CAR vs. HOU Preseason Week 1 (1 Viewer)

[SameSongNDance]

Let's go.

 

[Dez]

What is the reason the game isn't being shown on NFL network ?  It says it is supposed to be shown but isn't.

 

[JohnW1970]

I'm watching it on NFL network. 

 

[SameSongNDance]

Early observations..

Savage has the pocket awareness of a mailbox.

Benjamin looks good, he doesn't look to be at all overweight. 

 

[Dez]

Not me......wtf

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

If DA hits CMC on that 3rd down play, CMC gets a 1st b

 

[Gopher State]

What is the reason the game isn't being shown on NFL network ?  It says it is supposed to be shown but isn't.

Did you pay your cable bill?

 

[East Coast Bias]

Not me......wtf

Local channel?

 

[Biabreakable]

Early observations..

Savage has the pocket awareness of a mailbox.

This is a pretty funny analogy.

The mailbox does get frequent updates of information, but they are always several days behind the message being sent. 

 

[pantherclub]

Jstew is terrible 

 

[pantherclub]

Kb is not

 

[meanjoegreen]

Jstew is terrible 

No, he isn't.

 

[SameSongNDance]

It's just preseason but that is pretty much all I needed to see from Benjamin. At his current price (something like WR32) I'll gladly buy in.

 

[pantherclub]

No, he isn't.

Slow and indecisive.  Always has been 

 

[Dez]

Local channel?

I live in Ohio.

 

[Ilov80s]

It's just preseason but that is pretty much all I needed to see from Benjamin. At his current price (something like WR32) I'll gladly buy in.

lol my friend who is still pretty new to FF just texted me, "Benjamin is going to be unstoppable this year"

 

[Ilov80s]

I live in Ohio.

There are 2 different versions of the NFLN. One of them doesn't get the games. You must have that version. 

 

[meanjoegreen]

Vernon Butler down. Hopefully it is just something minor.

 

[pantherclub]

Preseason sucks.  Just stupid unnecessary injuries in the name of money

 

[pantherclub]

There is no purpose at all for 4 preseason games.   Teams should go straight from training camp right to week 1

 

[Ilov80s]

Vernon Butler down. Hopefully it is just something minor.

Preseason sucks.  Just stupid unnecessary injuries in the name of money

I really liked Butler in the draft, hopefully it's minor

 

[Biabreakable]

Sadly I am not able to watch this game. Just following the play by play, it seems that Savage has gone to Braxton Miller a lot in the early going.

What has this looked like? How is Braxton Miller doing?

 

[Ilov80s]

Sadly I am not able to watch this game. Just following the play by play, it seems that Savage has gone to Braxton Miller a lot in the early going.

What has this looked like? How is Braxton Miller doing?

Nothing special at all- not sure Miller has ran a route more than 1 yard down field.

 

[SameSongNDance]

lol my friend who is still pretty new to FF just texted me, "Benjamin is going to be unstoppable this year"

Show him film from that week 3 game against MIN last year. 

But for real, I thought his ADP was pretty deflated this year. His finished WR16 and WR27 in two full season and yet is being drafted as a WR4 in some instances. Given the requisite volume (120-140 targets) and I like his odds of finishing as a WR2 this year. 

 

[Ilov80s]

Show him film from that week 3 game against MIN last year. 

But for real, I thought his ADP was pretty deflated this year. His finished WR16 and WR27 in two full season and yet is being drafted as a WR4 in some instances. Given the requisite volume (120-140 targets) and I like his odds of finishing as a WR2 this year. 

I agree, he's reasonable this year in ADP and I'm a pretty big KB hater

 

[Cowboysfan8]

There is no purpose at all for 4 preseason games.   Teams should go straight from training camp right to week 1

I agree.  But the coaches don't have to play starters either. Especially in week 1

 

[pantherclub]

I agree.  But the coaches don't have to play starters either. Especially in week 1

Butler isn't a starter

 

[Ilov80s]

There is no purpose at all for 4 preseason games.   Teams should go straight from training camp right to week 1

No, it's good to ease players back and to get some kinks worked out. Maybe they could do it in 2 or 3 games, but a preseason is good imo. 

 

[BassNBrew]

DA doing his Cam impersonation on that play.

 

[pantherclub]

No, it's good to ease players back and to get some kinks worked out. Maybe they could do it in 2 or 3 games, but a preseason is good imo. 

No offense but you are completely wrong and tge players say as much 

 

[Ilov80s]

No offense but you are completely wrong and tge players say as much 

Are there survey results showing that the coaches do not want any preseason? 

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

3 for 21 for McCaffrey and his 2nd run he was 'this' close to busting it, imo.  He gained 12 or so yards on that play.  Extremely small sample but nothing but confirmation from this game so far.  There was a 3rd down play where Anderson chose a different option (CMC was open in the flat) and they didn't get the 1st down, I'm certain CMC would have.  Wish this was an actual game.  I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a rookie.

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

Make that 7 for 33 now.

 

[Ilov80s]

Make that 7 for 33 now.

Looked good. Only negative would be that I think most of it came with 2nd team. 

 

[pantherclub]

Enough for the first game 

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

Looked good. Only negative would be that I think most of it came with 2nd team. 

I don't even see that as a negative.  He was in with the firsts plenty, starting with the 2nd play.  

 

[Cowboysfan8]

3 for 21 for McCaffrey and his 2nd run he was 'this' close to busting it, imo.  He gained 12 or so yards on that play.  Extremely small sample but nothing but confirmation from this game so far.  There was a 3rd down play where Anderson chose a different option (CMC was open in the flat) and they didn't get the 1st down, I'm certain CMC would have.  Wish this was an actual game.  I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a rookie.

I'm not watching but I'm just wondering, are you a Panthers fan?

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Looked good. Only negative would be that I think most of it came with 2nd team. 

2nd team defense?

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

I'm not watching but I'm just wondering, are you a Panthers fan?

Not at all.  Just been hyping McCaffrey for the last 18 months and really excited about him as a RB in the NFL.  Will be drafting him with my 1.01 dynasty pick here in a few days.

 

[Zyphros]

Just tuned in, and saw a Foreman 15 yard gain or so, has he looked good previous carries too?

 

[Shutout]

Watson looking rookie-isa but also making it look very easy to move and snap that ball out there. I didn't know he would look like that.

 

[ffldrew]

Watson looking like Jameis Winston did as a rookie - you can see that it will work once he calms down

ETA - Savage better be renting a home in houston area

 

[Shutout]

Watson looking like Jameis Winston did as a rookie - you can see that it will work once he calms down

That's a good comp.

 

[Zyphros]

I was a Savage fan when he came out and I was really hoping Watson looked like he didn't belong but if they call plays to fit Watson when/if he starts the regular season, he could very well be set up for success this year and the future.  

 

[BassNBrew]

Watson going to be a steal in 4 pt TD and 1/25 pass leagues.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Watson going to be a steal in 4 pt TD and 1/25 pass leagues.

It's kinda late and I'm tired, but what about 6 pt td and 1/20 pass leagues?

 

[BassNBrew]

It's kinda late and I'm tired, but what about 6 pt td and 1/20 pass leagues?

Probably not an option in std 12 team leagues that appreciably better than Bradford, Cutler, etc.  He's going to get enough rushing yards be startable in the devalue QB passing leagues.

 

[BassNBrew]

Just as I finish typing that...15 yd rushing TD.

 

[Ilov80s]

2nd team defense?

And offense 

 

[ffldrew]

That drive from Watson makes you realize why Osweiler was sent packing - of course the Browns were insane to save Houston - but it may have set Texans back only a year at most on to a better path forward.