Week Two: Washington Commanders (1-0) @ Detroit Lions (0-1)

[Motown Bombers]

4 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

I just saw the 2 point conversion.   Do you think the 29 on the scoreboard just confused Rivera?   

If they convert, they are down 6 and a TD wins instead of tie if they stop the Lions. If they fail, they are still one score down. It's like going for it at the end of the game to win instead of playing for the tie.

[Motown Bombers]

The Fox people are gushing about the Lions right now.

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Hongbit]

Salaries don’t really matter.  Good teams figure out how to maneuver the system.  

[buddha]

34 minutes ago, Hongbit said:

Salaries don’t really matter.  Good teams figure out how to maneuver the system.  

not really.  the chiefs and packers both traded their #1 receivers this year because of the cap.

youre right that the cap is circumventable, but it eventually catches up to you and youre starting jameis winston or marcus mariota at qb.

[MichiganCardinal]

I’m also of the opinion that the cap shouldn’t stop you from making big name signings.

The salary cap does seem to prevent any NY Yankees approach from appearing in the NFL though so that must mean it means something.

[Hongbit]

18 minutes ago, buddha said:

not really.  the chiefs and packers both traded their #1 receivers this year because of the cap.

youre right that the cap is circumventable, but it eventually catches up to you and youre starting jameis winston or marcus mariota at qb.

Maybe the Chiefs and Hill but that was a unique situation.  Adams wanted a new start.  GB made him a huge offer and he didn’t take it.   Having no backup plan for an aging QB is why NO and ATL are starting those guys and not cap.  

[RandyMarsh]

I think the Lions broke the Cardinals team after destroying them last year, not only did they finish the year terribly the are about to be 0-2 this year after being down 20-0 at halftime to the Raiders. 

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Motown Bombers]

1 minute ago, RandyMarsh said:

I think the Lions broke the Cardinals team after destroying them last year, not only did they finish the year terribly the are about to be 0-2 this year after being down 20-0 at halftime to the Raiders. 

They've been kneecapped.

[NYLion]

I missed the game unfortunately but caught up on the highlights and Amon Ra is confirming what I've already known about him, that he will be an elite receiver in this league if he's not already. He's basically another Cooper Kupp with his uncanny ability to always get open and evade defenders despite the lack of any elite athletic traits.

He has a special competitive drive as well, you can just see when he interviews that he has that intensity that few others have. Hell of a pick Brad Holmes, it makes up for the 2nd round miss in that draft.

Edited September 18, 2022 by NYLion

[NYLion]

2 hours ago, ben9753 said:

Its concerning, but as long as they did enough to win, I can't complain. If they didn't have stretches where they looked bad, they'd be the greatest team of all time. 

It's an imperfect team so there will be imperfect performances. The fact that the offense is humming like this with more than half of their offensive line starters out (and their top backup guard) as well as their prized rookie receiver is a really good sign going forward I'd think.

The defense is going to have issues all season especially with the injuries on the D-line so just have to hope the offense outscores their problems going forward. Next week should be another shootout.

[Motown Bombers]

 

[NYLion]

Also, Goff has 17 TDs and 2 INTs in his last 7 games. I know the competition hasn't been great but....damn.

[Motown Bombers]

Stafford has 5 INTs already this year.

[Motown Bombers]

The Falcons may win this thing.

[buddha]

29 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

The Falcons may win this thing.

nope.

[MichiganCardinal]

Raiders are Raidering despite Kliff doing everything possible to lose.

[Motown Bombers]

I hate Josh McDaniels so I'm fine with the Raiders losing.

Edited September 18, 2022 by Motown Bombers

[Jason_R]

6 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

Raiders are Raidering despite Kliff doing everything possible to lose.

How do you get a delay of game on a two point conversion attempt? 

[MichiganCardinal]

16 minutes ago, Jason_R said:

How do you get a delay of game on a two point conversion attempt? 

How do you fumble the ball twice in an OT possession?

it was a game of who wanted to lose more.

[TP_Fan]

What a fun day downtown Detroit. First experience at ford field was awesome.

Was feeling so good I put $50 bucks on the cardinals at +1200 when they were down 17-0.  Covered all my expenses plus some. Fun day. Now do I go to the game In Minnesota next weekend?

This team still has some talent holes, but they work. They move. Let’s go win some more.  

[Cruzer1]

 

[Jason_R]

1 hour ago, Cruzer1 said:

 

A fraction of the starting OL. It’s about time for Hank Fraley to get some credit. 

[Motown Bombers]