Patriots-Eagles and the Rest of Sunday Football [NFL Open Thread]

The "dangerous and powerful" Jags are horrible on offense, but they had the 5th-ranked defense coming in to this game. We were down to our 3rd-string rookie QB Yates, with TE Owen Daniels in line to be next-QB-up for the remainder of the game. Yates was given the reins/playcalls to run the 2-minute offense at the end of the first half, and he got us into FG range. Rackers' kick gave us the two-score lead (20-10) with a half to play. Assuming Kubiak found out at least by halftime that Leinart would not be returning to the game, he knew that Yates could at least move the ball if needed. I think he then made the wise decision to rely first on our #1-ranked defense to hold the Jags offense and put the game away, rather than put Yates in a position to make mistakes that could cost us the game.

I don't see that it made any sense to throw Yates to the wolves today when we didn't need to in the end, and especially since we're going to need him to play a pretty big part in whatever is left of our tattered season.  Look at the job the team has done this year in overcoming a lot of injuries to key contributors...look at the fact that we won, on the road, with our rookie 3rd-string QB...c'mon Crash...cut Kubiak just a bit of a break. A season like this, in any previous year, and the Texans would've been out of the race long ago.

I get your point Jan, but Ol' Gary has a horrible habbit of playing "not to lose" instead of playing to win. I have no problem with taking your foot off the gas when the game is out of reach, but Kubiak quit too early for my tastes.Save Yates for later, but if you are gonna run the ball down their throats, do it with both barrells. Ben Tate was a non-factor all day. As great as our defense played yesterday had it not been for a bone-headded coaching move by Jack Del Rio at the end of the game it would have been even closer than it was. And if you can't put away a piss poor Jacksonville squad, what are we gonna do when we have to deal with the big boys of the conference in the playoffs?

The "dangerous and powerful" Jags are horrible on offense, but they had the 5th-ranked defense coming in to this game. We were down to our 3rd-string rookie QB Yates, with TE Owen Daniels in line to be next-QB-up for the remainder of the game. Yates was given the reins/playcalls to run the 2-minute offense at the end of the first half, and he got us into FG range. Rackers' kick gave us the two-score lead (20-10) with a half to play. Assuming Kubiak found out at least by halftime that Leinart would not be returning to the game, he knew that Yates could at least move the ball if needed. I think he then made the wise decision to rely first on our #1-ranked defense to hold the Jags offense and put the game away, rather than put Yates in a position to make mistakes that could cost us the game.

I don't see that it made any sense to throw Yates to the wolves today when we didn't need to in the end, and especially since we're going to need him to play a pretty big part in whatever is left of our tattered season.  Look at the job the team has done this year in overcoming a lot of injuries to key contributors...look at the fact that we won, on the road, with our rookie 3rd-string QB...c'mon Crash...cut Kubiak just a bit of a break. A season like this, in any previous year, and the Texans would've been out of the race long ago.

I'm gonna give a nod to KC's secondary.  They're the only thing keeping the Chiefs in this game.  If not for them the Steelers have 24 or more and the game is over already.

Me either.  I have to work something out for next season so that I can see the Steelers play somewhere.  My preference is in Pittsburgh, but whatever it takes....

And I'm surprised the score is no reflection of how poorly KC's offense has performed tonight.

I never thought I'd hear a "HEEEEATH!" chant at Arrowhead.

The Steelers have taken a 10-3 lead after Tyler Palko fumbles the snap and throws 2 INTs on 3 consecutive snaps.  Like I said, he's just not good.

The Chiefs get a field goal on their opening drive.  I remember the same thing happening in Foxboro a few nights ago and that's all they got the whole game.

Maybe, just maybe, we can get the economy now and cancer latter.

Right? Jesus is sooo dramatic, do they ALL have to be late game winners. He won't cure cancer until the Pope gets it. Gotta make a scene.

Can we get Tebow to lay his hands on cancer?

 Smart. 

/Tebow saves.

Damn it.

That "ice" is so going to bite Denver in the ass. It deserves to.

Tebow won the toss for overtime which gives the Tebows a chance to Tebow in order to win the Tebow. Tebow Tebow Tebow Tebow.

Sanchez Tebow is going to lead the Jets Broncos to victory because the football gods love laughing at our incredulation.

/fixed for the late games

Tim Tebow is the best Wildcat running back in the league.

 Sebastian Janikowski is field goal kicking the Bears to death. 

awesomeness! The messiah never fails to amuse me.

 Eagles got off to a quick start.  Patriots have responded with 3 straight touchdowns.

Chicago Bears fans have to be feeling queasy after watching Caleb Hanie's first quarter of play as the starting quarterback.  

Karma is a b*tch for Stevie Johnson  

Good afternoon. Welcome to Sarcasm. 101. Enjoy. The Houston Texans, after losing first and second string QB's defeat the always dangerous and powerful Jacksonville Jaguars 20-13 behind the masterful play calling of Coach of the Year front runner Gary Kubiak. (The code of conduct won't allow me to give my true feelings but a win is a win I guess).

 Riley Cooper starting strong.

 Sorry Jess, but GO REDSKINS!!! 

 Buffalp should've had the TD...twice already. Goodness.

*Buffalo, I'd change it but it made me laugh.

 2nd time this season the Rams have allowed a running back to set his team's all time single game rushing record.  

It was not backhanded , how dare u !    

Simple knew Atl would win cause well vikings would screw up anykind of come back

Colts are 0 - 11.

Who didnt see that comin

What did I just say?

Graphic   Its the viking they always screw it up

Are you supporting me cause somehow it sounds backhanded...

Graphic   Its the viking they always screw it up

 Omg, my defense came through... I almost just fainted I think

 hmmmmm went outside and the Jets/Bills were tied.  Come back in and the Bills are ahead.  Wah happen?

G**damn, sh**. f*** Percy Harvin!!

 Pittsburgh at Kansas City: Not recommended for those who hate the Steelers.

Thank God I have a CFL Grey Cup game to watch.

Well, it took 8 quarters but that prolific Rams offense has finally scored a touchdown against the Cardinals

Sanchez is going to lead the Jets to victory because the football gods love laughing at our incredulation*.

* This is apparently not a word, but it should be.

Got to wonder if there was another QB option in Jets land besides the ancient one Brunell , if Sanchez wouldn't have been benched already , or at least a whole lot more heat being put on him and the team media wise !

LMAO....

Jags QB Gabbert is bearing the brunt of the Texans D's efforts to close out this game.

Sacks 6
Hurries 23
Knockdowns 13

Jags?

huh...


2 Notes:
1. The only difference between Arizona and St Louis is .... Patrick Peterson plays for Arizona.
2. When are the Jets gonna finally admit that Mark Sanchez BLOWS?  And, the announcers quit talking like he's a rookie?

Ochocinco is out today against the Eagles.

Can someone kindly explain to me, how in the blue hell you injury yourself during your season off?

Not scared this week...only because we're not playing each other. Wait, what? Anyway I type that it comes out wrong, f**k it.

I thought Wayne started Social Security in 2009, no?

But the Panthers are still in the lead.

You called?

 Painter!!

Ummm, Painter to Wayne for a 55 yard TD! wait, what?

Well, it is Reggie Wayne.
And,  the Panthers DO suck.

Although not yet confirmed by the team, reports are coming out that Texans QB Leinart has a broken collarbone. 

The Leinart Era was more like a moment...it's TJ Yates Time now.

Ummm, Painter to Wayne for a 55 yard TD! wait, what?

Colts game isn't even being broadcast locally.

That about says it all.

Christian Ponder!!

F'ing Hilarious

 Stupid falcons...

Vikes go for it on 4th and 13... TD Harvin. 

 ****!

 Rams might have the dumbest coaching staff in football.  Once again they punt to Patrick Peterson and once again, it blows up in their face.  2-14, here come the Rams

Rams offense for 2-3 weeks looks like it was coming together somewhat , insert Bradford back in and they seem as lost as ever

Falcons allowing the Adrian Peterson-less Vikings to hang around is nothing short of.....

 Rams defense making Beanie Wells look like Eric Dickerson.  Wells over 140 yards rushing, a career high, halfway thru the 3rd quarter

Stevie Johnson= Darrelle Revis kryptonite.

ya know im slow , cheap shot !   

still holding a grudge from that beat down we gave ya'll

 Not at all!






(absolutely)

Leinart out for day. TJ Yates will finish the game, with TE Owen Daniels the Texans next-QB-up if Yates is hurt. 

ya know im slow , cheap shot !   

still holding a grudge from that beat down we gave ya'll

Then your doing it wrong !  

 Or you're slow... whatever.

Then your doing it wrong !  

Check our record compared to the falcons boo,  TY ,  and i guess your right a couple bad checkdowns and ya'll could lose to just about anyone

I wasn't talking bad about y'all. I'm saying everyone thought the same when y'all played the Rams. Everyone was wrong. Ugh.

Jets/Bills awful game. 
I may nap now.

Looking forward to the Steelers game at the bar (Rooneys)
 

Check our record compared to the falcons boo,  TY ,  and i guess your right a couple bad checkdowns and ya'll could lose to just about anyone

Typical Leinart...

Leinart hurt during a sack.  Texans 5th round 2011 draft pick, T.J. Yates, in at QB for Texans. 

Leinart hurt. Someone named TJ Yates is now quarterbacking the Texans.

LMAO! I think we would've had to fight after that. How rude!...and wonderful. 

Best Touchdown Celebration EVER!
Stevie Johnson mocking Plaxico Burress getting shot in the leg. Here

Your playing the Vikings of course your winning

If you've been paying attention to us, you would know that means nothing... We should be 9-1 but we are not. So, thanks for the confidence, but what happened when y'all played the Rams?

Your playing the Vikings of course your winning

Mark Sanchez still sucks.
After the bye week, Painter is still Painter.
Matt Ryan needs to figure out Julio Jones is back, quickly.
Peyton Hillis looks totally healthily to me.
The Bradford/ Skelton show is, well, not much.

An hour plus late, but my Sunday snark has been off for too long. Assume these for written before the games kicked off.

1:00 PM GAMES:

Minnesota at Atlanta: No Purple Jesus equal No Chance for the Vikes.

Cleveland at Cincinnati: While they didn't beat either Pittsburgh or Baltimore, the Bengals at least showed that they weren't total flukes early in the season. Now they get the AFC North's red headed step-child. Easy win or classic trap game?

Tampa Bay at Tennessee: I'd be more inclined to believe the Titans can take advantage of the Houston injury issues if they hadn't showed next to nothing the previous week. Tampa meanwhile can just be happy not to have a super tough opponent.

Carolina at Indianapolis: Cam Newton versus a horrid Colts defense keeps this from the dog designation. Just be sure to watch only when Carolina has the ball.

Buffalo at N.Y. Jets: An elimination game of sorts. The winner will be 6-5 and at least in the conversation for the playoffs, while the loser will be 5-6 and be muttering to themselves what went horribly horribly wrong.

Arizona at St. Louis: Woof.

Houston at Jacksonville: Just when Texans fans thought it was safe to think playoffs, here comes Matt Leinart! Making things worse, Jacksonville's bad, but still just good enough to muck up a game and keep it close (ask the Ravens).

4:00 PM GAMES:

New England at Philadelphia: The way the Eagles season has gone, would anyone be surprised if Vince Young led them to a bunch of wins in a row?

Denver at San Diego: The voodoo magic of Tim Tebow meets the special ability of Norv to mess things up means the outcome here is preordained.

Washington at Seattle: If you love seeing Mike Shanahan get red faced and pissed off after Rex Grossman throws another interception, this is the game for you!

SUNDAY NIGHT GAME:

Pittsburgh at Kansas City: Not recommended for those who hate the Steelers.

 14-0 Falcons and Colts still in it, 10 all.

 Rams juggernaut of an offense has scored 1 touchdown in 6 quarters against the Arizona Cardinals defense.  Oh, did I mention that touchdown was on a punt return?  Yes, the Rams are that damn good

Falcons up 7-0 over Vikes right now. Go Us!
Go Colts!! and Texans!
The Ohio game should be good.

I have to say overall this schedule this week is pretty ####ty for games.