2018 NFL - Week 1

[WIMUSKY]

Thursday Nite Football in America.....

The season is here! Saw a little college games to warm us up for the NFL. Many changes during the offseason. Check the offseason thread to catch up and that's not all that went on.

Suspensions:
Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston: Suspended three games for violating league's personal conduct policy.
Steelers WR Eli Rogers: Suspended 1 game for violating league policy on substance abuse.
Broncos WR Carlos Henderson: Suspended one game for violating league policy on substance abuse.
Jets WR ArDarius Stewart: Suspended two games for violating league policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Packers RB Aaron Jones: Suspended two games for violating league's policy on substance abuse.
Colts RB Robert Turbin: Suspended four games for violating league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Patriots WR Julian Edelman: Suspended four games for violating league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. He started last year on IR..
Saints RB Mark Ingram: Suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
49ers WR Victor Bolden: Suspended four games for violating league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Chiefs TE Demetrius Harris: Suspended one game for violating league's policy on substance abuse.
Vikings WR Cayleb Jones: Suspended four games for violating league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Saints WR Josh Huff: Suspended two games for violating league's policy on substance abuse.

And this is just the offensive players!

Tonites game is in a rain/storm delay and is expected to start at 9:05 eastern. What is this NASCAR????

Falcons vs your 2017 Champions EAGLES!

Foles has not looked very good during preseason. Wentz is still injured. I was too late to change my pick to Atl... sigh

Looking for a great, fun season!

Let's get it on!

Musky

PS. Some guy named Bell still hasn't signed his franchise contract for $14mil +

 

[WIMUSKY]

ALT 4th and goal. Rejected!

 

[GA_Boater]

Eagles stop the Falcons at the 1 yard line, including 4th and goal.

No score.

 

[GA_Boater]

Eagles stop the DBirds again, Falcon get 3 on a FG.

 

[WIMUSKY]

That was their problem last year, they couldn't close the deal with a TD.

 

[WIMUSKY]

I like the green zone...

 

[GA_Boater]

That was their problem last year, they couldn't close the deal with a TD.

Chokers, just like the SB loss. If the Falcons do lose, the sports reporters here will be insufferable.

 

[GA_Boater]

Tied up at 3. 6:09 left in the half.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Another FG in the redzone...

 

[WIMUSKY]

I see the just called the RODGERS rule. How on earth is a guy supposed to get off the QB when they're both going to the ground?

 

[WIMUSKY]

Dang, enough penalties...

 

[GA_Boater]

6-3 at the half, Philadelphia leading. 16 penalties! 9 by ATL and 7 by PHI. First game jitters?

 

[WIMUSKY]

Looks like a preseason game...

 

[GA_Boater]

1st TD of 2018 season. Eagles!

 

[GA_Boater]

Falcons about to score and Ryan tosses an INT.

 

[GA_Boater]

Eagles turn the ball over and Falcons drive 2 plays for the score and miss the XP 12-10 Falcons. Little over 8 minutes to go.

 

[GA_Boater]

Final - Atlanta choked. In the closing minutes on the Eagle 10 yard line, they couldn't put it over into the end zone.

Philly got a 2 point conversion on their 2nd TD of the night in the 4th and won 18-12.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Yup. Atl choked alright. They should have destroyed Philly. Terrible in the redzone all nite.....

 

[aspeck]

Naw, Philly was just letting Atlanta feel good about themselves ... didn't want to beat them up too badly ... you know, a kinder and gentler team that cares about it's opponents feelings ...

 

[WIMUSKY]

That's right, we live in the age of "feelings". We must be careful not to ruffle anyone's feathers. Screw that.....