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Belichick feasting on another Rookie QB I think we have seen this script before Patriots could yet have a major say in the Afc East
 

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Belichick feasting on another Rookie QB I think we have seen this script before Patriots could yet have a major say in the Afc East

I think we can have a say in the sense that can see both yourselves and Miami (who we play in a couple of weeks) knowing we are more than capable of making life very difficult on any given day. Realistically in terms of actually winning the division that is gone, left ourselves too much to do having lost to Denver and Houston.

Either way 4 wins from 5 and you can see the team seems to have found its identity. The Defense right now is really shining and offensively the running game behind that O-Line is going well. Our problems happen if we fall behind in the score as then puts the onus on us to throw and that aspect is not up to scratch.

Huge win for the Giants over Seahawks. Definitely did not see that one happening.
 
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That's a hell of a flex from KC turning down a TD as you know will beat the Donks anyway. Does seem some uncharacteristic errors from them in general tonight.

One thing that was spotted at the end of our game was BB deep in conversation with Hunter Henry having spoken of how he had followed him since high school. We have cap space and he is a UFA end of the season, I'm in on that.
 

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The Fins conceded the first score for the second week running, and then shut the opposition out probably to do with the calibre of the opponent, but we have the 2nd fewest points allowed in the AFC.

Will be much tougher next week though.
 

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The Fins conceded the first score for the second week running, and then shut the opposition out probably to do with the calibre of the opponent, but we have the 2nd fewest points allowed in the AFC.

Will be much tougher next week though.

The Fins D has been excellent almost all the season. Only thing I really question is whether I'd have made the move to Tua and not just kept with Fitz but you keep winning regardless so if that's your biggest concern then things are going well I guess. Could be a very interesting game in a couple of weeks between the Pats and Fins in Miami.

Some pretty awful attempts at tackling by Washington on erm Washington for that 2nd Steelers TD. Probably got enough points already.
 
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I think that the Steelers can declare now, even if they don't get another 1st down.

Hoping for a 49ers win later, but not banking on it.
 

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Look at you two trying to jinx it. Steelers offense needs to hold the ball for a while now.
 

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Look at you two trying to jinx it. Steelers offense needs to hold the ball for a while now.

Actually genuinely wasn't (much anyway :hypo: ).

I know Conner is missing but your running game seems really ordinary. Not quite as bad as our passing game but it seems apart from Samuel who I like there's virtually nothing doing there.

Hard to be too critical of a team who are undefeated but certain trends you see suggest may eventually catch up.
 

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Actually genuinely wasn't (much anyway :hypo: ).

I know Conner is missing but your running game seems really ordinary. Not quite as bad as our passing game but it seems apart from Samuel who I like there's virtually nothing doing there.

Hard to be too critical of a team who are undefeated but certain trends you see suggest may eventually catch up.

Agreed, even with James Conner in the lineup, the running game has been non-existent.

Eric Ebron needs to be benched, 3 drops tonight (reverting to Detroit and Indy form) and can’t even be bothered to block when the team line up with 2 TE sets.

Can I also reiterate how much I can’t stand Randy Fichtner, an offensive co-ordinator completely out of his depth.
 

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Offensive ineptitude at its absolute finest. Deserved the L.
 

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On the one hand it's hard not to be happy for Alex Smith after all he has been through on the other it's a shame that Dan Snyder of all people is the owner who benefits from this. Guess you'd say with Pittsburgh the signs have been there on the offense. Still done incredibly well but always felt an undefeated record would be a little flattering.

That DPI call on the Bills there was ridiculous.
 
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The Turnover by Moss was horrible has to do better in securing the ball But Allen has been really impressive 80%+ completion and 2 touchdown should be interersting to see how 49ers adjust into the second half.
 

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On the one hand it's hard not to be happy for Alex Smith after all he has been through on the other it's a shame that Dan Snyder of all people is the owner who benefits from this. Guess you'd say with Pittsburgh the signs have been there on the offense. Still done incredibly well but always felt an undefeated record would be a little flattering.

That DPI call on the Bills there was ridiculous.

Absolutely, if the team were going to lose a game, I'd rather it be to an NFC team (still giving us the tiebreaker over Kansas City) and it be to Riverboat Ron and Alex Smith. There can be no excuses for what transpired last night, no disruption to the schedule in the run up to the game and the majority of players available too. I still can't get over the 5 plays within the 1 yard line in the second quarter - every play was in Jumbo formation and not one QB sneak with Big Ben, the mind boggles.

Washington used their personnel far more effectively in the redzone, spread the defense out in shotgun formation and then punch it in with Peyton Barber.

The offense needs to find it's groove and quickly or Buffalo are going to put the second L on the schedule next Sunday night.
 

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Good luck to the Rams this evening.
 

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The hell was that from Cam. Call this one a night already I think, they've come to play and we haven't for the most part.
 
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Perhaps the Pats can do the decent thing and lose to the Fins next week?
 

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To be honest I’m not against losing out now though our last game is the Jets and already tried to throw them one once and still they couldn’t do it so not sure how bad we’d actually have to get for that.

Suspect you won’t need our assistance in beating us though, Pats and Fins always end up 1 apiece every season. Only really question is whether I’d want Tua against BB for the first time or take safer option and have Fitz.
 

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We do have the Chiefs (tomorrow) and the Bills in our remaining games. The defence will need to be at their sharpest in those two.
 

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It's a tough ask for anyone to beat KC but this Fins Defense is seriously legit. Not good for the rest of us in the division looking ahead but props to Flores, done an incredible coaching job there.
 

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Shaky start but well and truly in control now.
 

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Derrick Henry is killing me in my fantasy play off game.
 

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Good response from KC, signs of a great team they have found a way against a D that has played really well.

More I see the more I do think Miami made a mistake not giving Tua the full year learning on the bench. They seemed to be on to a good thing with Fitz.
 

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Hardman has to secure the football with both hands there and take the hit. Very disappointing that.
 

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And now for almost the final insult on the Jets Geno Smith in at QB for the Seahawks. Revenge game!
 

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Both teams been dire on offence first half here Aberstone More surprised we have been than you though.

We really needed that pick 6 in a game like this. Problem is we really didn't need that missed extra point in a game like this.
 

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Even with Conner back in there 10 carries for 18 yards rushing. That's just not going to get it done. Not hard to see where Pittsburgh's biggest issue is right now.
 

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