2012 NFL Week TWO Game Thread

Post #421 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 2:58 am

Atlanta continues to move the ball extremely well.

Matt Ryan with a nice run.

Bank Shot · Post #422 » by **Bank Shot** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:10 am

Who is Bailey covering? I think the plan was to have him on the left aka Roddy but if so, Roddy is eating his lunch.

This Atlanta offense is real nice.

Post #423 » by **Icness** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:15 am

Matt Ryan has taken the proverbial next step. This is a different ATL team with the new offensive coordinator and Tony Gonzalez looking like he's 27 again. Very impressed tonight.

Post #424 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:19 am

This games gonna end at 12:15

blazza18 · Post #425 » by **blazza18** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:25 am

Icness wrote:Matt Ryan has taken the proverbial next step. This is a different ATL team with the new offensive coordinator and Tony Gonzalez looking like he's 27 again. Very impressed tonight.

Until week one of the playoffs where it all turns to **** again.

Post #426 » by **studcrackers** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:53 am

Icness wrote:Matt Ryan has taken the proverbial next step. This is a different ATL team with the new offensive coordinator and Tony Gonzalez looking like he's 27 again. Very impressed tonight.

i dont completely buy it

RIPskaterdude · Post #427 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:55 am

I'm only up by 1 point in my league and he has Decker and Thomas, while I have McGahee. Dammit Broncos, don't score here!

RIPskaterdude · Post #428 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:58 am

Wahoo! I'll take it.

Post #429 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:03 am

Excellent conversion. Third times a charm for ATL.

Post #430 » by **jr lucosa** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:04 am

Big catch by Julio

Post #431 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:20 am

Icness wrote:Matt Ryan has taken the proverbial next step. This is a different ATL team with the new offensive coordinator and Tony Gonzalez looking like he's 27 again. Very impressed tonight.

Ryan has more certainly been looking good, but I still doubt him, and I need to see him keep his composure during the playoffs. Overall, most underestimated the Falcons tonight, but they have more talent, and yet they have a key injury on defense.

High 5 · Post #432 » by **High 5** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:05 am

It wouldn't be a real Falcons win without a stressful 4th quarter. First three quarters were beautiful, though. On to San Diego...

LAKESHOW · Post #433 » by **LAKESHOW** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:16 am

They needed a change. too many early round or first round exits. Attacking down the field with the weapons they have is a logical next step. heck, if they didnt with those receivers, they should fire the coach immediately.

FlipTSO · Post #434 » by **FlipTSO** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:26 am

Mike Smith reminds me of a ventriloquist dummy. He always looks like he's smiling even when he's pissed off. Plus his cheeks are always red, lol.

Lucky Striker · Post #435 » by **Lucky Striker** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:22 am

Just read the $.10 from Risdon article for week two.

Jeff, why no mention of the SF-DET game? You always seem to put in a Lions tidbit on us, as you are a self-acknowledged Lions fan, and yet you don't mention them getting beat up by the Niners, arguably the NFL's best team. I would've thought that amongst your other game reports, you would've put in some ink on one of the best matchups of week 2.

Not to ride you too hard, but could this be a case of you not wanting to spotlight the success of SF after you failed to give them much credit in your preseason rankings?

Post #436 » by **Icness** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:58 pm

Lucky Striker wrote:Just read the $.10 from Risdon article for week two.

Jeff, why no mention of the SF-DET game? You always seem to put in a Lions tidbit on us, as you are a self-acknowledged Lions fan, and yet you don't mention them getting beat up by the Niners, arguably the NFL's best team. I would've thought that amongst your other game reports, you would've put in some ink on one of the best matchups of week 2.

Not to ride you too hard, but could this be a case of you not wanting to spotlight the success of SF after you failed to give them much credit in your preseason rankings?

Only 10 spots, 1 is for college/draft, 1 is for quickies, 1 is for non-football, 1 is for Thursday game, 1 is for awards. Other games/stories struck me as more interesting this week. NYG/TB finish, ARI in NE, the Saints collapse and the refs were far more important, and the concept that TEN is throwing away a season on Jake Locker fascinates me. The Lions game actually went down almost exactly as I thought it would, not very dramatic. I haven't even watched the 2nd half yet to be honest.

Lucky Striker · Post #437 » by **Lucky Striker** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:04 pm

Okay, thanks. I really appreciate your writing so was looking forward to a Niners synopsis! I guess we won't get one in the coming weeks since their opponents are pretty underwhelming with Minnesota, NYJ, and Buffalo. Although the Jets game could be closer than expected due to two long haul away games in a row. But if the defense plays up to par they should decimate the Jets paltry offense by just clamping down on their run game completely.

Quick question: Do you think the NFC West is underrated this year? AZ has a VERY strong defense, SEA is nearly a lock at home against 90% of the league, and the Rams look pretty potent on offense as long as Sam Bradford can be protected.

Post #438 » by **Icness** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:08 pm

Lucky Striker wrote:Okay, thanks. I really appreciate your writing so was looking forward to a Niners synopsis! I guess we won't get one in the coming weeks since their opponents are pretty underwhelming with Minnesota, NYJ, and Buffalo. Although the Jets game could be closer than expected due to two long haul away games in a row. But if the defense plays up to par they should decimate the Jets paltry offense by just clamping down on their run game completely.

Quick question: Do you think the NFC West is underrated this year? AZ has a VERY strong defense, SEA is nearly a lock at home against 90% of the league, and the Rams look pretty potent on offense as long as Sam Bradford can be protected.

NFC West is better than three of the four divisions in the AFC but you'll never hear that from ESPN. The Cards D is so good; if they were the Jets or Ravens there would be two-hour specials on NFL Network for how awesomely impenetrable they have been for the last 10 games. And Seattle's D at home might be better than them. And the Niners might have a better D than both of them.