Week 2 discussion thread

by mikeygnfl Thu 13 Sep 2012, 11:57 pm

Week 2 kicks off with the oldest rivalry in pro-football as the buoyant Bears visiting the 'panicking' Packers at Lambeau Field in what surely is the game of the weekend?

Chicago look like an attacking force to be reckoned with the running power of Forte and Bush plus the passing game of Cutler, Marshall and Jeffery. The Packers struggled against the 49ers defence last weekend but will face a different proposition tonight. Bears' QB Cutler has already said 'good luck' to the Packers DBs emphasizing the Bears confindence ath the start of the season.

It wouldn't surprise me to see the 2011 Super Bowl winning to find themselves 0-2 after two home games this season.

by CFCNick Fri 14 Sep 2012, 12:02 am

Greg Jennings inactive. James Jones will take his place as WR1.

by BamBam Fri 14 Sep 2012, 1:07 am

I can see the Packers coming out and scoring a couple of TDs, they will not be happy about losing to the niners last weekend, and the Bears secondary isn't exactly dominant.

Key matchup might be Julius Peppers against Newhouse, if Peppers doesn't get to Rodgers he might be able to pick them off. Looking forward to watching Cutler and Marshall go to work though

by mikeygnfl Fri 14 Sep 2012, 2:42 am

Nice play by the Packers on the 4th down/ FG attempt for the 1st TD.

by GSC Fri 14 Sep 2012, 8:43 am

And why I'm not taking the Bears that seriously. Cutler while a good QB, doesn't really crack the top 10 and the OL is poor

by Guest Fri 14 Sep 2012, 9:39 am

I don't know whether I feel sorry for cutler or not

So many sacks and keeps getting rushed, but then I don't really rate him either

Just finishing last nights game, these stand in refs are frustrating

by bluestonevedder Fri 14 Sep 2012, 9:45 am

Good win for Packers, and glad that the petulant little Cutler was hushed. I really can't stand the guy. Matthews seems to have his mojo back after last season, and I think Perry's inclusion is giving him a lot more space and time to work with. Good defensive game plan from McCarthy.
Williams and Woodson continue to shine- defence as a whole looked a lot better than the 49ers game.

I'm concerned by Rodgers though. He doesn't seem to have that 'spark' he did last season. Anyone else got the same feeling?

by GSC Fri 14 Sep 2012, 9:45 am

He had time last night, he just held it too long. The Bears OL wasn't great, but they weren't awful yesterday

by GSC Fri 14 Sep 2012, 9:48 am

Rodgers has gone up vs 2 very good defenses, give it time.

by bluestonevedder Fri 14 Sep 2012, 9:57 am

Hopefully you're right GSC

by adams_legend Fri 14 Sep 2012, 12:38 pm

Me to, i took Rogers first pick in the fantasy and he is not scoring me points

by mikeygnfl Fri 14 Sep 2012, 1:34 pm

adams_legend wrote:Me to, i took Rogers first pick in the fantasy and he is not scoring me points

There's quite a few players that haven't set the fantasy football world alight just yet this season.

I was disappointed with the Bears offence last night, although there wasn't much in the game until the 1st TD. I did say last weekend somewhere that I thought the Giants, Packers and Saints seemed to be suffering hangovers from last season. Randall Cobb also seems to be breaking out quietly.

by twelve283 Fri 14 Sep 2012, 2:01 pm

Neil Reynolds needs to STFU.

by prop_lyd Fri 14 Sep 2012, 7:24 pm

Sounds like a better Packers performance, will have to catch up on it on Sunday!! Hopefully that means the niners match has been put to bed, onwards and upwards

by GSC Fri 14 Sep 2012, 7:27 pm

No Revis, Polamalu or Harrison sunday

by crazy_dave23 Fri 14 Sep 2012, 9:16 pm

bluestonevedder wrote:
I'm concerned by Rodgers though. He doesn't seem to have that 'spark' he did last season. Anyone else got the same feeling?

About to watch the game on gamepass now. It doesn't look like he is putting up the stats, but i'm still not concerned in the slightest!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 14 Sep 2012, 10:50 pm

crazy_dave23 wrote:
bluestonevedder wrote:
I'm concerned by Rodgers though. He doesn't seem to have that 'spark' he did last season. Anyone else got the same feeling?

About to watch the game on gamepass now. It doesn't look like he is putting up the stats, but i'm still not concerned in the slightest!

All I want for is for him to put up some good goddamn numbers Laugh

by The Mangler US_UK Sat 15 Sep 2012, 12:09 am

Well, the Bears came crashing back to earth. So much for their new era of offence. Tice did a terrible job of calling the game IMO. They needed to adjust their game plan to try and not let Clay Matthews have a track meet to the QB but they failed to adjust. Spreading out was not the solution. GB is a scheming defense and the 49ers handled them, but the Bears didn't.

Loved GB's execution of the fake field goal, particularly since it did not result in any of my fantasy foes earning any points. Very Happy

Forte's leaving with a high ankle sprain had me screaming "Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!" as he is my Number 1 RB on my fantasy team. I already lost my Number 3 RB (Jonathan Stewart) to a gimpy ankle DURING my league's draft (talk about rotten luck).

Anyway, we'll see how the Bears bounce back. Green Bay has faced two good defenses and is 1-1 so they can take the life preservers off for now, the ship isn't sinking.

Hoping for a miracle as my Cards play the Patsies. I expect to watch Kevin Kolb running for his life most of the game.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 16 Sep 2012, 2:27 pm

Sunday's are so much better now football is back!

My Pats play the Cards today, should be a good game, they are a solid team. I think a lot for them depends on how Kolb plays, because I think Fitzgerald and even Floyd could cause us problems.

However I hope we will win to go 2-0 at the start of the season. I reeckon Ridley could have a big game again

by crazy_dave23 Sun 16 Sep 2012, 6:09 pm

Made a bold decision to pick up the Bengals at 5:55pm in an league i'm in and they have a Return TD already Smile

by crazy_dave23 Sun 16 Sep 2012, 7:32 pm

Oh Eli... you want us to believe you're elite... and then you go and and have games like this!

Buccs guys should be happy Smile

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 7:42 pm

As should my fantasy opponent.. I think its me who has cursed him. Last year I had Rivers on a lot of teams and he threw the most picks he ever has, looks like Eli is on pace for the same thing lol

by mikeygnfl Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:21 pm

What has happened to the Patriots passing game from last year?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:23 pm

The OL isn't giving Brady the time in the pocket that he needs. And to be fair Arizona's defence are playing like beasts at the minute

by crazy_dave23 Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:24 pm

mikeygnfl wrote:What has happened to the Patriots passing game from last year?

In fact, based on limited experience, the Packers (low yards), Saints (loosing), Patriots (low yards) and Lions (INTs) have been much more sloppy this year.
Top 4 from last year.

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:25 pm

Anyone see Trent Richardson's touchdown just now? What a beast!

by GSC Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:40 pm

Flacco is 2/11 for 24 yards and a pick in the 2nd

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:53 pm

Can someone explain to me why Baltimore are throwing it on 3rd and 1? They have one of the best if not the best RB in the league, hand the ball off and let him do the rest!!!!

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:56 pm

Cam Cameron is a moron would be the best answer to that Olly .. then again the Eagles defence has been insane in the second half

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:57 pm

Yeah they have been great, but you have RAY FREAKIN RICE!!! My god some coaches are boneheads

by sodhat Sun 16 Sep 2012, 8:58 pm

To anyone that has a Miami RB in fantasy football, you are welcome, on behalf of the Raiders.

We have been terrible.

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:00 pm

Lol .. DMC is stinking out the place for me in 1 league, while Reggie Bush has scored something like 30 points :|

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:03 pm

Got the Ravens and Giants to win at a 5/1 double just after half time .. I can't possibly win my bets for 2 weeks in a row can I??

by sodhat Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:07 pm

bambamwillis wrote:Lol .. DMC is stinking out the place for me in 1 league, while Reggie Bush has scored something like 30 points :|

We haven't run it much but when we have it's been stuffed by Miami. He's had butterfingers with receptions too.

I'm glad Cam is lighting up, might have a hope in my fantasy match!

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:10 pm

What a TD catch by Mike Williams!

by crazy_dave23 Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:11 pm

bambamwillis wrote:What a TD catch by Mike Williams!

Lush catch.
Was just about to sya this myself

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:13 pm

This is going to be some finish to the early games today.. so many games within 1 score

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:19 pm

Eli has 510 yards passing Shocked

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:20 pm

Gostkowski misses! Pats lose to Cardinals!!

by Dave. Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:21 pm

YESSSSSSSS

Go Cards Go!

by crazy_dave23 Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:22 pm

Shanked it!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:22 pm

WHAT THE HOLY HELL GOSTKOWSKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You score 2 50+ ones and miss the 41 yard one!!!

by Dave. Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:23 pm

by adams_legend Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:24 pm

Good to see that the Rams have started well this week Doh

by mikeygnfl Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:25 pm

bambamwillis wrote:Gostkowski misses! Pats lose to Cardinals!!

I can't help feeling it serves them right for not trying to get a TD.

by crazy_dave23 Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:25 pm

bambamwillis wrote:Eli has 510 yards passing

Thats snuck up on me!
Nicks has 199 yards... I have him in one league, but i'm getting obliterated in another where someone has Nicks, Bush, Brees and Ben Tate

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:26 pm

mikeygnfl wrote:
bambamwillis wrote:Gostkowski misses! Pats lose to Cardinals!!
I can't help feeling it serves them right for not trying to get a TD.

They got a TD, but was called back for 'holding'

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:26 pm

Giants win .. pick off Freeman in the last 10 seconds

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:27 pm

Now I know what it was like to be a Ravens fan. But in a less important game. Sad

by BamBam Sun 16 Sep 2012, 9:28 pm

crazy_dave23 wrote:
bambamwillis wrote:Eli has 510 yards passing

Thats snuck up on me!
Nicks has 199 yards... I have him in one league, but i'm getting obliterated in another where someone has Nicks, Bush, Brees and Ben Tate

In the keeper league, I have Cruz (179 yards and a TD) and Forward Pass has Nicks

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