NFL: ***Official Week Nine Thread***

[jbindm]

Niners @ Cardinals tonight. I expect SF to handle them pretty easily. The 49ers might be legit but their schedule gets considerably tougher the rest of the way, including two games against the Seahawks.

Best of the weekend:

MIN @ KC - I like KC if Mahomes is a go. Another measuring stick game for Kirk Cousins.

CHI @ PHI - Loser is going to have a really difficult time getting back into the playoff race. Not an elimination game, but not far off.

NE @ BAL - First significant test for the Pats. We'll see just how good that defense really is.

 

[jbindm]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/01/cam-newtons-foot-reportedly-isnt-improving/

Uh-oh. The Panthers are right in the mix for the playoffs right now but they're one Christian McCaffrey injury away from being ******.

Gotta wonder about Carolina starting over after this season if they miss the postseason. Rivera has been there a long time. Cam would be in demand around the league if he was to become available (if he's healthy, of course).

 

[Mr Janny]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/01/cam-newtons-foot-reportedly-isnt-improving/

Uh-oh. The Panthers are right in the mix for the playoffs right now but they're one Christian McCaffrey injury away from being ******.

Gotta wonder about Carolina starting over after this season if they miss the postseason. Rivera has been there a long time. Cam would be in demand around the league if he was to become available (if he's healthy, of course).

I think the Panthers are in for a bit of a slide in the second half of the season. I see 4-5 losses on that schedule. I'm guessing they finish 9-7 at best and miss the playoffs.

 

[jbindm]

I think the Panthers are in for a bit of a slide in the second half of the season. I see 4-5 losses on that schedule. I'm guessing they finish 9-7 at best and miss the playoffs.

I think so, too. I've got them at 9-7 or 8-8 depending on what the Saints do with their starters in Week 17. More power to McCaffrey for putting up a legit MVP season but the schedule only gets tougher, plus I think we'll see some serious regression from Kyle Allen that'll torpedo the season for them.

 

[Dandy]

Last Friday they ruled him out. Now he's questionable.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[heitclone]

That's a decent pick up for them, they have a nice WR corp, might be RW's best of his career.

 

[Dandy]

Well that sucks for my fantasy team and Tyler Lockett.

 

[Dandy]

Can't believe the fell that far in the waiver priority.

 

[cmjh10]

How long till he gets busted for dope?

 

[cycloneG]

How long till he gets busted for dope?

It's legal for recreational use in Washington.

 

[cmjh10]

It's legal for recreational use in Washington.

But its not in the NFL. Should have specified fail a drug test.

 

[jbindm]

Can't believe the fell that far in the waiver priority.

Yeah, hard to believe nobody else put in a claim. This has to be Gordon's last chance in the NFL.

 

[jbindm]

Mahomes out today per Schefter.

 

[Dandy]

Mahomes out today per Schefter.

Definitely safe and right thing to do.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

The coverage of the Vikings game looks like I am watched an animated gif and not a TV broadcast.

 

[jbindm]

Definitely safe and right thing to do.

Sure. High profile opponent but not even a conference or divisional game. Take your chances with Moore and play for the big picture with Mahomes.

 

[Acylum]

After 1 qtr, the Bears with 0 first downs, and negative yards.

 

[cycloneG]

After 1 qtr, the Bears with 0 first downs, and negative yards.

But Nagy isn't an idiot. He said so himself!

 

[jbindm]

Brissett just left the game for Indy. Looks like a knee injury. Enter Brian Hoyer.