Game Thread W8 - Philadelphia V Denver (2 Viewers)

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

is this gonna be another kansas city game where the eagles come back? I hope not...

no way... Denver has a MUCH bette D and will not abandon the run like KC did..

Denver's MO has been falling apart late in the game this year. I wouldn't be completely surprised if this game came within 5-6 points.Forget the New England game already?

Hmm.

 

[the spanker]

I guess we know how well Philly will carry the momentum into the 2nd half.

I just need Westbrook to touch the ball please

There ya go! we've got a game folks. Unbelievably

HELL YESSSSSSSS I told YOU GIVE WESTBROOK THE DAMN BALL!!!

 

[Ghost Rider]

Injuries or not, there is no excuse for Denver's defense to continue to collapse week after week in the second half. Even if they win this game, their upside is really limited. You cannot win in the playoffs if your defense continuously tanks in the second half. On the offensive side, Shanahan needs to get aggressive again. Just running the ball and throwing dink passes did not work the last two drives.

 

[Elway Lives]

This could be a very interesting second half for Anderson and Bell owners. I'm guessing Denver is going to be the anti-eagles come 3rd quarter and we see 30 rushes with no passes. Show Philly how its done.

Forget it. Never mind....

 

[Hellfire Snail]

 

[Ghost Rider]

Oh, and how big is Putzier's pass interference penalty on Denver's first possession of the 2nd half looking? Elam would have had a 47 yard FG attempt (which he usually hits in the air in Denver). The penalty put them back and they had to punt. Instead of 31-7, it stayed 28-7. Philly then scored soon thereafter.

 

[swirvenirvin]

why is denver passing on every down

 

[Elway Lives]

Oh, and how big is Putzier's pass interference penalty on Denver's first possession of the 2nd half looking? Elam would have had a 47 yard FG attempt (which he usually hits in the air in Denver). The penalty put them back and they had to punt. Instead of 31-7, it stayed 28-7. Philly then scored soon thereafter.

Anyone else thinking Elam is no longer the automatic 3 point kicker like he has been in recent seasons? He seems to be struggling much more this season.

 

[thatguy]

This Jekyl/Hyde act is getting really ####### old. And, you're right 'elway lives', elam is no longer elite. He's average at best. I'm hoping Denver takes Mason Crosby, the Colorado kicker, in the draft.

 

[Kleck.]

Glad to see a Philly comeback and giving us a game to watch.

 

[Acme CEO]

Well ... it happens. Still up 2 TDs. Let's hope the offense still has a few tricks left.

Shanny's letting the Eagles get close so he can keep THROWING the ball instead of pounding MA, thus showing us all what a #######g *genius* he is.(Yes, MA owner)

To be fair, this isn't Shanahan trying to be a genius, it's him trying to put the opponent down for good.That said, I agree that there were probably a few more opportunities to run, whether it's MA or TB.

I dunno. Trying to put games away by switching away from what worked so well in the previously? (run/play pass).

 

[thatguy]

Glad to see a Philly comeback and giving us a game to watch.

Not me. Honestly, being a Denver fan these days is akin to being bipolar. It ####### sucks.

 

[Kleck.]

Glad to see a Philly comeback and giving us a game to watch.

Not me. Honestly, being a Denver fan these days is akin to being bipolar. It ####### sucks.

Maybe I spoke too soon.

 

[Elway Lives]

This Jekyl/Hyde act is getting really ####### old. And, you're right 'elway lives', elam is no longer elite. He's average at best. I'm hoping Denver takes Mason Crosby, the Colorado kicker, in the draft.

That and the fact that they are essentially burning a roster spot on someone who can only kick field goals averagely. Can't help but think Elam's days may be numbered.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Nice interception to prevent the Eagles from tying the game, but considering Denver intercepted Manning last week on the 2nd to last drive only to then allow the winning score on the next drive, I am not going to get too excited. Time for the offense to do SOMETHING.

 

[Elway Lives]

In addition to tanking every fourth quarter, doesn't Denver also always get some key turnover that for a second gets everyone thinking "YES....they should be golden now!!". .....as Foxworth gets an interception for the Broncos.

 

[Acme CEO]

Glad to see a Philly comeback and giving us a game to watch.

Not me. Honestly, being a Denver fan these days is akin to being bipolar. It ####### sucks.

Seriously. Den in the 4th quarter every game =

 

[Elway Lives]

Jake Plummer's bootlegs are just SICK. SICK.

 

[thatguy]

This Jekyl/Hyde act is getting really ####### old.  And, you're right 'elway lives', elam is no longer elite.  He's average at best.  I'm hoping Denver takes Mason Crosby, the Colorado kicker, in the draft.

That and the fact that they are essentially burning a roster spot on someone who can only kick field goals averagely. Can't help but think Elam's days may be numbered.

Well, the roster spot thing isn't a huge deal since they cut Ernster and have Sauerbrun doing kickoffs. But yeah, Elam is no longer powerful or accurate. I hope he hangs 'em up after this season. He was very good for so long, but he is more of a liability now than anything else. I'd hate to see him suffer from Jerry Rice syndrome.

 

[Elway Lives]

There ya go! 44 yard TD pass Plummer to Devoe.

 

[Acme CEO]

 

[Ghost Rider]

TD! That was HUGE! Had Denver not scored after having that drive stalled by penalties, that would have killed any momentum the INT had created. As it stands, the Broncos take a 14-point lead again.

 

[zamboni]

You know Berman is going to call him "Bell Biv Devoe"Or maybe "Are We Not Men, No We Are Devoe"

 

[thatguy]

That was huge... I can breathe easy again--at least for a while. I have my doubt about it lasting, though.

 

[Elway Lives]

This Jekyl/Hyde act is getting really ####### old. And, you're right 'elway lives', elam is no longer elite. He's average at best. I'm hoping Denver takes Mason Crosby, the Colorado kicker, in the draft.

That and the fact that they are essentially burning a roster spot on someone who can only kick field goals averagely. Can't help but think Elam's days may be numbered.

Well, the roster spot thing isn't a huge deal since they cut Ernster and have Sauerbrun doing kickoffs. But yeah, Elam is no longer powerful or accurate. I hope he hangs 'em up after this season. He was very good for so long, but he is more of a liability now than anything else. I'd hate to see him suffer from Jerry Rice syndrome.

Oh yes. Good point. And I agree with you on Elam hanging em up. One more superbowl perhaps???

 

[♥♠♣◊]

 

[Ghost Rider]

Is anyone else tired of seeing ####### punt returners run backwards on returns?

 

[Kevin Ashcraft]

This is AWESOME.....as a KC fan it sucks but I played ball with Todd @ Central Missouri State, a D2 school. Its VERY COOL to see him get his shot in the league.I will be calling him tomorrow.....awesoem for him, sucks as a KC fan.

 

[Elway Lives]

This is AWESOME.....as a KC fan it sucks but I played ball with Todd @ Central Missouri State, a D2 school. Its VERY COOL to see him get his shot in the league.

I will be calling him tomorrow.....awesoem for him, sucks as a KC fan.

Devoe has been very impressive from what I"ve seen of him here. Filling in nicely for Watts as he's been having his problems this season. Tell him I said

 

[cowboyz]

forget priest and lj, tatum and mike are the combo to have

 

[Acme CEO]

 

[Elway Lives]

This could be a very interesting second half for Anderson and Bell owners. I'm guessing Denver is going to be the anti-eagles come 3rd quarter and we see 30 rushes with no passes. Show Philly how its done.

Forget it. Never mind....

Ok, forget THAT. Never mind. Again. Nice run TATER!!!

 

[yankobb]

Bell took it to the house again. Where are those "Bell will be the starter by week <insert a number>" posts? Does anybody still think this way? Just curious.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Tatum Bell = better DeShaun FosterMike Anderson = much better Stephen Davis

 

[Elway Lives]

You know, it doesn't matter how good A and B are. Kyle Johnson will STILL get 1 TD reception every game. Bet on it.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Tatum Bell's 67-yard TD run gives the Broncos a 42-21 lead! *starts to breathe again*Also, this is definitely a year where RBBC is the best thing for Denver. Bell has the ability to hit the home run (as he jus showed), which Anderson does not (unless he gets a huge hole), but Anderson is better at sustaining drives by grinding out yards than Bell.

 

[jacksmack]

forget priest and lj, tatum and mike are the combo to have

I agree.And, dang, Bell can fly! That guy is fun to watch. What's even more fun is that TD gave me the win!!!!

 

[Football Jones]

Imagine what Tater could do with 25 carries. I have him in 3 of my 4 dynasty leagues & I can't wait 'til next year.

 

[duece2626]

Bell took it to the house again. Where are those "Bell will be the starter by week <insert a number>" posts? Does anybody still think this way? Just curious.

Nope. Like I said before. Bell is "high risk, high reward" every week. He either breaks a long one or he does very little . I'll take the more consistant RB (Anderson) every day of the week.

 

[scott72]

forget priest and lj, tatum and mike are the combo to have

Hell yeah...I own them both and have been riding this train for the last few weeks..I'm screwed next week for the bye tho...

 

[faulkfan]

Nice adjustments at halftime Johnson.

 

[♥♠♣◊]

Tatum is fast

 

[The_Hunchback]

Tatum Bell = better DeShaun Foster

Mike Anderson = much better Stephen Davis

Wouldn't you do the comparisons the other way? I would be insulted if I were Anderson/Bell

 

[thesurfshop19]

Strictly from the perspective of a Broncos fan, I think this rushing combo is fantastic. I completely agree that Anderson bashes the D and gets the tough 3-4 yards, and Bell then comes in and knocks them out.Both players are probably flawed, so it's a great adaptation by Mike Shanahan to change his traditional RB setup in order to get his traditional production.

 

[thatguy]

Imagine what Tater could do with 25 carries.

I have him in 3 of my 4 dynasty leagues & I can't wait 'til next year.

Well, that's the thing. Shanahan doesn't think Bell can handle anything more than 15 carries per game.

 

[♥♠♣◊]

Big 4th down here for Denver D

 

[Elway Lives]

That combo has the best situation going. You know both of them wanted to be "the man" early this season, so both want to show the other up (privately of course...publicly they are getting along great). They are both allowing the other to rest, and both are licking their chops when it is their turn to play. Fortunately they've both been stellar so the RBBC can continue.

 

[thatguy]

Anyone know when the last time was that two RBs from one team topped 1000 yards? It is very very likely that it happens for Anderson and Bell. That would be awesome.

 

[thatguy]

I agree with all of you guys... I love watching Tatum break those long runs. But how can you not love watching Anderson move the pile like he does.

 

[♥♠♣◊]

Anyone know when the last time was that two RBs from one team topped 1000 yards? It is very very likely that it happens for Anderson and Bell. That would be awesome.

I want to say it was a Browns team in the mid 80's