[JayX]

Philly has some tough games coming up, but never thought I'd be so glad to see the Cowboys' name twice on the schedule given how last season ended! Really hope we're not the team they have a change of luck on, as two games against the Giants could be really painful.

Having Vick back is a massive boon, Kolb isn't a bad QB but the criticism levied against Reid now seems unjust. Love him or hate him, Vick is working really well for us. Game yesterday was tight, and the call on the Collie injury was a bit harsh (especially as it led to a TD) but I was expecting a loss against the Colts so the outcome is a pleasant surprise.

[IL Cattivo]

No guesses to where my allegiances lie here, but having once been the most prolific offensive machine the NFL has ever seen (10 Years ago) to self destructing and becoming the NFL laughing stock this past 4 years, I and my fellow fans at last have something to cheer about and the future now looks incredibly promising once again!

Yep, I'm talking about the once feared St Louis Rams (GSOT).

Here's a team thats picked 2nd, 2nd & 1st in the draft the last 3 years. That shows you just how bad this franchise had become. But now the RAMS have a new 100% owner in Stan Kroenke, famed for turning round flailing sports franchises like the NBA's Denver Nuggets & NHL's Colorado Avalanche into competitive teams. Already the Rams are starting to move in the right direction with their new Franchise QB at the helm (Sam Bradford). Half the season gone and he's knocked up 3 more wins in just 8 games than Peyton Manning had in his entire Rookie season! Bradford has done this work behind a good, but not great Offensive line with very little down field threat at the Wide Receiver position, which has been plagued by injuries to key personnel all season.

Lets not also forget the improving Defence of this team.. Chris Long is starting to really shine at DE in his 3rd season and James Laurinaitis (2nd Season) is showing his true form as the D's team captain. Pure raw talent right there... was also a great move from the team to re-sign Atogwe who is excelling as one of the leagues premium Safeties....

Here is a prominently young team with masses of potential yet to come, so look out for this franchise to start to get back to the GSOT days of old and become a regular face in the playoffs, which could realistically start this year with such a weak NFC West division...

[Dazza Cole]

Atogwe was a key retention for you guys, as well as Peppers he was the guy who I wanted my team (Bears) to pick up in Free Agency.

But Bradford really does look the real deal, with him and Steve Jackson you are set at the 2 critical skill positions for at least the next 5 years.

And being in the laughing stock NFC West certainly helps!!

[Scholes18]

Now for those of us that are in the nfl uk fantasy game and picked our team before the baltimore/atlanta game thursday night , how many knew that on friday the game was unfrozen for repicking for sunday?

So in theory you could load up on a team you know will win , keep under the salary cap , scalp a load of points and then reset with a spread for the sunday/monday games..

Its something to remember for next thursday..

[Scholes18]

whats up with the picture quality on the titans/jets game? its awful. Not as bad as the stutter vision of the bears at the dolphins from thrusday night but still...........

[Dazza Cole]

Following the Vikings hammering by the Packers, will they now switch to Jackson? Favre to retire mid-season?

[JimmyHart]

Originally Posted by Dazza Cole

Following the Vikings hammering by the Packers, will they now switch to Jackson? Favre to retire mid-season?

Did you watch the game? The last game a few weeks ago was a lot closer, but Favre was poor then, he must have been awful yesterday. Really surprised they are sticking with him.

[Dazza Cole]

Well now Childress has been given the boot, interesting to see what Frazier does. If he thinks he is auditioning for the role on a permanent basis, I wouldn't at all be surprised if he benches Favre.

And with Randy Moss being in Tennessee now, and Vince Youngs latest outburst, what odds Favre being a Titan next year

[Scholes18]

In a slap in the face to those of us that always enjoyed "Favre Watch ©" each year he's already said he wont be back for next year.


Wonder when singeltary will realise his tired old " have to watch the film" means nowt as he cant coach at that level.


on a side note , what a comeback from auburn at alabama last night.

[Dazza Cole]

Whilst thinking that a lot of the criticism aimed at the Bears has been unjustified this year, I was thinking we weren't really amongst the top echelon of the teams in the NFC. However, after beating the Eagles last night (in a game not really as close as the final score) i'm being turned into more of a believer. We finally seem to have corrected a lot of the line issues from earlier in the season, and the defense is really playing at an elite level.

Although the Eagles ended up outgaining us overall, 170 of their yards were in the fourth quarter when we were simply playing prevent cover 2 from being up by 18 and wanting to avoid the big play. By the time we had built our lead and backed off, Vick's stats were very ordinary.

[JimmyHart]

I think it could be a very close finish to the season in that conference Dazza. Both the Bears and Packers have roughly the same run in.

You've got Vikings and Lions, we've got 49ers and Lions, all winnable I think.

Both have Patriots, us playing them away, you playing them home, tough game.

You've got Jets, we've got Giants, tough games, but should be winnable.

Then final game we've got each other.

A lot is gonna ride on the games against the Pats I think, we probably need to win and you to lose to take it to the final game.

[Dazza Cole]

Agreed - to be honest I think we have a maxiumum of 3 wins left, and with the games against the Vikes and Lions being road games I am less confident than if they were at Soldier field. The Pats game being at home doesn't really give us a great weather advantage as they are used to cold weather winter games anyway.

So I do actually predict the Pack to win the division, and hopefully for us to sneak in as a wildcard alongside the Saints. I think the Giants will fall away as the injuries to their WR corps take their toll

[Miron]

this season is getting better and better. two big games this week in baltimore and foxborough ... means a lot of fun ... and little sleep

[Scholes18]

Another 26 points off mike vick , course of id put in foster , johnson and akers like i was going to id have 85 points...oh well.

Just have to hope bowe , forte and marin do the honours. I need a good week to take my mind off the fact the niners are quite likely to get a good malletting at lambeau...

[Dazza Cole]

Forte usually has really good games against the Lions, so should be a safe bet.....hopefully

[Scholes18]

Im torn between him and jamaal charles at time of post. My other RB is a no brainer at the moment, peyton hillis is just a beast so ya gotta ride the hot streak..

[Scholes18]

Games , and even the studio segments , not in HD yet again. Not happy

[Miron]

Originally Posted by Scholes18

Another 26 points off mike vick , course of id put in foster , johnson and akers like i was going to id have 85 points...oh well.

Just have to hope bowe , forte and marin do the honours. I need a good week to take my mind off the fact the niners are quite likely to get a good malletting at lambeau...

wow. it seems fantasy is taking over ... people start chat more and more about fantasy and less about real games in NFL threads .. not only here i heard this yesterday on ESPN, they said fantasy football is second most popular sport in the states, just second to the real football

btw, brady is on fire .... haven't seen him like that since 07 season ... will be very interesting to see how it ends this year

[Smudger14]

Josh McDaniels is out the door at the Broncos. Been replaced with running back coach Eric Studesville.

Also heard somewhere that Dez Bryant has got a broken ankle and is out for a while. Being a Cowboys fan, this isn't good news. Bryant has easily been our best player this season, and considering he missed camp, he's done very well. Once he knows more routes, he'll be even better next season.

As for Brady, best QB in the NFL right now.

Nice victory of the Colts I may add.

[JimmyHart]

NFL Red Zone is on Sky on weeks 15, 16 and 17. Should be interesting!

NFLUK.com - News List - Sky to air RedZone

[Miron]

Originally Posted by Smudger14

Josh McDaniels is out the door at the Broncos. Been replaced with running back coach Eric Studesville.

Also heard somewhere that Dez Bryant has got a broken ankle and is out for a while. Being a Cowboys fan, this isn't good news. Bryant has easily been our best player this season, and considering he missed camp, he's done very well. Once he knows more routes, he'll be even better next season.

As for Brady, best QB in the NFL right now.

Nice victory of the Colts I may add.

wow, i always thought only true texans and members of us army are cowboys fans and everyone else hates them

brady is looking very good indeed since moss trade and re-acquirement of deion branch. from the moment the patriots lost deep threat he simply turned back into midrange passing game, and noone can do it better than him! still, i do not see patriots as favorites, not even after that demolition of jets on MNF! btw, this year i will be in new orleans on super bowl weekend, i can only hope the saints make it to the big game again, it would certainly be great fun watching the game there

[Smudger14]

Originally Posted by Miron

wow, i always thought only true texans and members of us army are cowboys fans and everyone else hates them

I'm looking to brake that trend

[Dazza Cole]

Not looking forward to facing Brady this weekend !

[MikeeP84]

Originally Posted by JimmyHart84

NFL Red Zone is on Sky on weeks 15, 16 and 17. Should be interesting!

NFLUK.com - News List - Sky to air RedZone

Sounds goods. But not sure if showing this instead of a full game is a good idea. Why can't they put it on the red button

[Smudger14]

Anybody here download the 'Inside the huddle' podcast from NFLUK?

Well worth a listen.

[Scholes18]

Originally Posted by MikeeP84

Sounds goods. But not sure if showing this instead of a full game is a good idea. Why can't they put it on the red button

Listening to the Podcast | NFL Rants & Raves podcast ( 6.40 ) they mentioned it and Jeff said he'd been sent info from sky about it , they do a quick piece for SSN on friday evenings , and when the other presenter , steven , mused out loud that he wondered wny it wouldnt be on the red button Jeff made a point of saying that they hadnt discussed it at all and that he hadnt told him anything.

From all that id guess that it will be a red button option for next year. I really cant wait to see it . After they had it on the big screens at wembley ive been hoping they would show it over here. In fact im making the folks get sky sports so when i go round there for the roast on sunday evenings i dont miss the redzone stuff...

[MikeeP84]

The Giants, Vikings game has been moved to Monday night now. So Sky will have to change their 5.30pm game. Please be Pats v Bears

[Scholes18]

Naaaaah

Lets have the packers and lions , if only so i can see how many points greg jennings gets me this week hehe



Might need cheering up in advance of our trip to the chargers to get mullered on TNF

[Scholes18]

Sky now showing tampa and the redskins . Vikings game moved to detroits ford field on monday night ( 8pm Eastern )

[MikeeP84]

In actual fact the Pats game is the later game.