2020 NFL Season - Week 1 thread

paulie21 · 07-09-2020 4:32pm #1

WE'RE BACK

:D:D

Thursday Night 1.20am

Texans @ Chiefs

Sunday 6pm

Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington

Sunday 9.25pm

Chargers @ Bengals (9.05pm)
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers

Sunday Night 1.20am

Cowboys @ Rams

Monday Night

Steelers @ Giants (12.10am)
Titans @ Broncos (3.20am)

Realt Dearg Sec · 07-09-2020 4:42pm

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

j8wk2feszrnpao · 07-09-2020 5:26pm

It's just good to see this thread created

Was pessimistic about the season going ahead, and while we'll have to see how it plays out, it's been a positive start.

CMcsporty · 07-09-2020 6:18pm

A positive start:pac:
Good one!

ArmaniJeanss · 07-09-2020 10:56pm

Sky Sports games are Dolphins @ Patriots 6pm, and Bucs @ Saints 9.25pm. Plus the Thursday, late Sunday and Mondays obviously.
Also UK station Channel 5 will be co-showing the Monday night games live this season.

Great to see Brady and the Pats taking up 7 hours of the schedule, instead of the 3.5 they were previously limited to.

Itssoeasy · 07-09-2020 11:06pm

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

This may be the worst week one I’ve ever had picking games even though week one is normally iffy from past experience on here. Just looking at some of these picks I do wonder why I’ve picked some of them. Normally we’d have had some live ball to judge things on but obviously we haven’t had a pre season and I can see there being some dog rough play this weekend.

Great to be back and hopefully we get a full season.

Itssoeasy · 07-09-2020 11:08pm

So how long before a commentator calls the Washington football team by its old name ? Do we get out of week 1 ? I’m curious to see if the non blackout of games continues.

BonnieSituation · 08-09-2020 12:04am

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Football Team
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

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No confidence in any of that.

Paleface · 08-09-2020 10:30am

Great to be back!!!

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

Hoki · 08-09-2020 10:44am

Will give this a go this season.

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

boccy23 · 08-09-2020 12:09pm

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

conor222 · 08-09-2020 3:08pm

Good to be back and looking forward to the TNF (or FMF for us) game.
Will be an interesting week of games,
Tom Brady vs Brees,
Green Bay at Minnesota is a big one too

Just so excited to have football back!

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

Lionbacker · 08-09-2020 7:28pm

Will try it this year too.

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

ipitydafool · 08-09-2020 8:47pm

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

Great to have NFL back, must admit about 6 weeks ago really thought it was a long shot to get up and running this month, cant wait now for TNF and redzone.

Realt Dearg Sec · 08-09-2020 9:56pm

ipitydafool wrote: »

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

Great to have NFL back, must admit about 6 weeks ago really thought it was a long shot to get up and running this month, cant wait now for TNF and redzone.

Yeah I'm on record here ranting and raving that there wasn't a hope it would happen. Glad to be wrong (although I think if handled better they could have had small crowds by now which would have been nice, and I'm still expecting a very bumpy season in terms of teams having outbreaks etc)

BonnieSituation · 09-09-2020 1:44am

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Football Team
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

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No confidence in any of that.

Even less now that Von might be out for the season.

Sake.

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-von-miller-suffers-ankle-235811964.html

cosatron · 09-09-2020 10:26am

Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Saints
49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

frostie500 · 10-09-2020 2:58pm

Happy New Year! Should be an interesting season. Hopefully we get it all to go ahead!

paulie21 · 10-09-2020 4:09pm

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

TheDoctor · 10-09-2020 5:25pm

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

Foxtrol · 10-09-2020 8:52pm

Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Saints
49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

BonnieSituation · 10-09-2020 10:16pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Football Team
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

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No confidence in any of that.

So I'm gonna do that again:

Texans @ Chiefs
Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Football Team
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

I guess...

D9Male · 10-09-2020 10:31pm

Chiefs tonight.

Irish94 · 10-09-2020 10:41pm

Red to win!

Texans @ Chiefs

Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington

Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers

Cowboys @ Rams

Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

Whitters22 · 10-09-2020 11:07pm

Texans @ Chiefs - Home
Dolphins @ Patriots - Home
Raiders @ Panthers - Away
Colts @ Jaguars - Away
Bears @ Lions - Away
Browns @ Ravens - Home
Jets @ Bills - Home
Packers @ Vikings - Home
Seahawks @ Falcons - Home
Eagles @ Washington - Away
Chargers @ Bengals - Away
Buccaneers @ Saints - Home
Cardinals @ 49ers - Home
Cowboys @ Rams - Home
Steelers @ Giants - Home
Titans @ Broncos - Home

Foxtrol · 11-09-2020 2:01am

First touchdown of the season. Texans looking pretty decent so far. Obviously Chiefs showed how they can turn a game.

Poor form from the Chiefs fans booing the moment of silence. Proves that complaints were never about the flag or anthem.

thomond2006 · 11-09-2020 3:12am

Bedtime. I can't see Houston coming back.

Edwards-Helaire has had quite the debut. The Chiefs offense is frightening.

kmart6 · 11-09-2020 3:36am

That should be that. Really don't think Watson is worth what they paid him.

Oat23 · 11-09-2020 3:51am

This game as a Bears fan

Foxtrol · 11-09-2020 4:03am

Foxtrol wrote: »

First touchdown of the season. Texans looking pretty decent so far. Obviously Chiefs showed how they can turn a game.

Poor form from the Chiefs fans booing the moment of silence. Proves that complaints were never about the flag or anthem.

Texans had nothing once they got through their initial string of planned plays and Mahomes got a read of the defensive formations they were putting out.

Chiefs are as good as ever but the Texans could be in line for a big drop off this year if the Colts improve as expected and Titans keep up their standard of the back end of last year.

Itssoeasy · 11-09-2020 4:27am

Caught the very end and I don’t know what the rest of the game was like but it was real football which is great. So let’s see how fast the condensed version is up on gamepass.

Xavi6 · 11-09-2020 7:32am

Nice to see the Chiefs pick up where they left off. As if the offense didn't have enough weapons already, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is added to the mix and looks very good.

Very satisfying win and it was nice to have some real crowd noise (even if there was some booing pre-kick off).

thomond2006 · 11-09-2020 11:40am

Foxtrol wrote: »

Texans had nothing once they got through their initial string of planned plays and Mahomes got a read of the defensive formations they were putting out.

Chiefs are as good as ever but the Texans could be in line for a big drop off this year if the Colts improve as expected and Titans keep up their standard of the back end of last year.

I think the Texans will be ok this year. They play the NFC North and AFC North out of division and I think they'll pick up 5 or 6 wins there. In the division I expect they'll get 4 wins. The Jags are tanking, I'm not sure about the Colts improving under Rivers and I think the Titans are about the same level. With an extra wildcard they're a good shout to make the playoffs. After that they won't challenge.

The issue for the Texans and BoB will be the roster makeup next year. They only have a third and fifth round pick in 2021 and are in cap bother (OTC has them 7m over the cap next year as is stands). Like the Rams and Jalen Ramsey, the Texans screwed up on the Tunsil trade by not making a new contract a condition of the trade. Tunsil's cap hits after this year are 19m, 21m and 22m. They'll almost certainly have to restructure this. In 2022 Watson's mega cap hit kicks in and he'll count for 40m.

On last night, the 6 point turnaround on the Texans missed FG at the end of the first was a killer. The game felt over with a HT score of 17-7 vs. 14-10.

AbusesToilets · 11-09-2020 2:25pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

I think the Texans will be ok this year. They play the NFC North and AFC North out of division and I think they'll pick up 5 or 6 wins there. In the division I expect they'll get 4 wins. The Jags are tanking, I'm not sure about the Colts improving under Rivers and I think the Titans are about the same level. With an extra wildcard they're a good shout to make the playoffs. After that they won't challenge.

The issue for the Texans and BoB will be the roster makeup next year. They only have a third and fifth round pick in 2021 and are in cap bother (OTC has them 7m over the cap next year as is stands). Like the Rams and Jalen Ramsey, the Texans screwed up on the Tunsil trade by not making a new contract a condition of the trade. Tunsil's cap hits after this year are 19m, 21m and 22m. They'll almost certainly have to restructure this. In 2022 Watson's mega cap hit kicks in and he'll count for 40m.

On last night, the 6 point turnaround on the Texans missed FG at the end of the first was a killer. The game felt over with a HT score of 17-7 vs. 14-10.

Felt like a mistake at the time to not go for the 4th Down. Even if it failed , it wouldn't have changed much, given how poorly their defense did.

Foxtrol · 11-09-2020 2:59pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

I think the Texans will be ok this year. They play the NFC North and AFC North out of division and I think they'll pick up 5 or 6 wins there. In the division I expect they'll get 4 wins. The Jags are tanking, I'm not sure about the Colts improving under Rivers and I think the Titans are about the same level. With an extra wildcard they're a good shout to make the playoffs. After that they won't challenge.

Disagree with you on the strength of their out of division games. Out of the 8 games I'd only put them down as comfortably better than 2 of them. With the expanded playoffs they might squeak in at 9-7 but I'd expect an 8-8 season from them.

The issue for the Texans and BoB will be the roster makeup next year. They only have a third and fifth round pick in 2021 and are in cap bother (OTC has them 7m over the cap next year as is stands). Like the Rams and Jalen Ramsey, the Texans screwed up on the Tunsil trade by not making a new contract a condition of the trade. Tunsil's cap hits after this year are 19m, 21m and 22m. They'll almost certainly have to restructure this. In 2022 Watson's mega cap hit kicks in and he'll count for 40m.

GM BoB is worse than coach BoB and that is a serious indictment.

On last night, the 6 point turnaround on the Texans missed FG at the end of the first was a killer. The game felt over with a HT score of 17-7 vs. 14-10.

Outside of the initial few scripted drives and initial confusion they caused Mahomes, I never felt the Chiefs were challenged at all, even when the game was tight. The Chiefs never seemed to need to take it out of 2nd gear.

11-09-2020 3:02pm

Dolphins @ Patriots
Raiders @ Panthers
Colts @ Jaguars
Bears @ Lions
Browns @ Ravens
Jets @ Bills
Packers @ Vikings
Seahawks @ Falcons
Eagles @ Washington
Chargers @ Bengals
Buccaneers @ Saints
Cardinals @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Rams
Steelers @ Giants
Titans @ Broncos

Browns in the opener. Lovely hurling!

Foxtrol · 11-09-2020 3:45pm

Xavi6 wrote: »

Very satisfying win and it was nice to have some real crowd noise (even if there was some booing pre-kick off).

Idiots that would go to a game during a pandemic are the same type that would boo/shout at players linking arms in a moment of unity. It was so awkward seeing the players when they realised what was happening, especially Mahomes.

I'm not going to pretend that it wouldn't happen at most stadiums but it is extra ironic in this case when the same fans booing are the ones that shout their own words over the anthem at every home game.

Foxtrol · 11-09-2020 5:17pm

There is potential that we could lose a game this weekend.

The air quality in Santa Clara is steadily getting worse due to all the fires and it is creeping towards the level where they won't be allowed to play. It can change quickly enough dependent on wind direction but is going in the wrong direction at this point.

Itssoeasy · 12-09-2020 9:59pm

Miles sanders and derek Barnett have been ruled out for the eagles against Washington tomorrow. I mean of course they are because the eagles can’t keep players healthy. Miles sanders being out is a big blow.

Oh and lane Johnson is a doubt. Haha oh it could be a long evening if Lane Johnson doesn’t start.

Itssoeasy · 13-09-2020 1:38pm

Foxtrol wrote: »

There is potential that we could lose a game this weekend.

The air quality in Santa Clara is steadily getting worse due to all the fires and it is creeping towards the level where they won't be allowed to play. It can change quickly enough dependent on wind direction but is going in the wrong direction at this point.

The cowboys vs rams game will also potentially be affected by these fires.

Foxtrol · 13-09-2020 2:24pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

The cowboys vs rams game will also potentially be affected by these fires.

Must be a serious design flaw if a brand new roofed stadium is impacted like that

Masked Man · 13-09-2020 2:33pm

Those Mo Gaba cutouts at the Ravens are brilliant

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/09/11/us/baltimore-ravens-mo-gaba-section-trnd/index.html

Itssoeasy · 13-09-2020 2:58pm

Foxtrol wrote: »

Must be a serious design flaw if a brand new roofed stadium is impacted like that

Well it might be a roofed stadium but it’s not air tight and the air quality in California is awful. I mean the pictures are frightening.

Oat23 · 13-09-2020 4:54pm

Long off-season but I'm refreshed and ready to have all my hopes and dreams crushed again.

Do your worst, Chicago.

Itssoeasy · 13-09-2020 4:57pm

Lane Johnson is out for the game against Washington so rookie jack Driscoll gets the start at RT.

Itssoeasy · 13-09-2020 5:10pm

Fox and CBS pre game shows are live and in studios together if a little spread out. It’s a small thing but it helps to make the opening weekend a bit more like normal. I understand why people aren’t in studios and that’s their choice but it’s just a nice touch.

Itssoeasy · 13-09-2020 5:35pm

Btw Adam shefter is reporting that all personal on all teams and all refs tested negative for COVID before this opening weekend. More of this please NFL teams.

ScrubsfanChris · 13-09-2020 6:01pm

Scott Hanson you beautiful man.....

Itssoeasy · 13-09-2020 6:02pm

Eagles stayed in the Locker room during the national anthem.

TheDoctor · 13-09-2020 6:02pm

Oh Redzone how I’ve missed you so much

VillaMad · 13-09-2020 6:03pm

"7 hours of commercial free football starts now"

God I've missed that.

2020 NFL Season - Week 1 thread

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