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Greg Zuerlein (1 Viewer)

Bradford's dumb pick negated another FG and a penalty took the Rams outside of FG range as well.

He could have easily had a mid-teens game.

 
This thread is hilarious. Never seen so many people rooting so hard for a fantasy kicker so early in the fantasy week. :towelwave:

 
:lol: Regardless, Zuerlein is incredible. Looked like that 53-yarder would've been good for 70. Straight down the middle.
 
'Abrantes said:
:lol: Regardless, Zuerlein is incredible. Looked like that 53-yarder would've been good for 70. Straight down the middle.
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This is the part that a lot of people may not realize. His accuracy is staggering. I've seen all 13 of his FGs. (He is 13 for 13). If the uprights were literally HALF as wide, I believe he would still be 12 for 13. Every kick is dead. solid. perfect.
 
still 98 pages behind Rotoworld's thread. I feel positive he is the most talked about fantasy kicker of all time

 
Young GZ is at Miami next week. Definitely not an easy assignment.

You can't run on Miami, Amendola is out and Bradford is going to need to play MUCH better than he did tonight.

 
'Raider Nation said:
'Abrantes said:
:lol: Regardless, Zuerlein is incredible. Looked like that 53-yarder would've been good for 70. Straight down the middle.
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This is the part that a lot of people may not realize. His accuracy is staggering. I've seen all 13 of his FGs. (He is 13 for 13). If the uprights were literally HALF as wide, I believe he would still be 12 for 13. Every kick is dead. solid. perfect.
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Its ridiculous. And he's not a big corn fed guy like Sea Bass, what's his secret? How is his leg so damn powerful? Its like its spring loaded or something.
 
'knowledge dropper said:
'Raider Nation said:
Young GZ is at Miami next week. Definitely not an easy assignment. You can't run on Miami, Amendola is out and Bradford is going to need to play MUCH better than he did tonight.
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Many hope Bradford plays well but not TOO well.
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... no problem there, I'm sure :thumbup: As great as this kid is, we saw the biggest hindrance to his utter domination last night; the ineptitude of that offense. True, against a very stout D, and on the short week and all ... but, man ... now w/out Amendola? OOOfffaahhh :wall: In his favor, though, is that surprisingly decent defense. :boxing: HE CAN'T KICK 70 YARDERS FROM THE BENCH !!1!!Will drill every opportunity; but how many can that pathetic offense present? :rant:
 
If this is a bad week from Greg, I'll take him EVERY week!!! sucks that Amendola is hurt...

 
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I benched Akers for him. What the Hell, I know Thursday games generally underwhelm but it was pretty exciting to be so jacked up for a kicker for crying out loud. Even my wife commented on the arc of that 53 yarder.

And yeah, this thread is pure hilarity!

 
I was watching at a bar, and this guy sitting next to me is from STL. He won't shutup about "GREG THE LEG". Of course I kept encouraging him.

I still like "Legatron" for his nick-name....though "Young GZ" is pretty damn awesome too

 
'Raider Nation said:
I love how this becomes the game thread. :lol:
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This thread about a kicker is on its way to 1000 replies. Never seen anything like it. Reminds me of Fernandomania in the 80's. I go to the last unread from yesterday and the last 2 pages read like the game thread. Amazing bandwagon. The 53 yard kick where even the announcers were chuckling to each other that it was a chip shot was a WOW moment. First time I ever watched this guy kick and my jaw dropped. My wife even commented that his kickoffs look like he was flicking the football like it had flubber inside. GZ is a kicking stud. Only got me 7.3 points but I'm not complaining. Dude's a performance artist. I'm a fan. All his kicks should preempt other live action on the Red Zone channel for entertainment value. :popcorn:
 
'Raider Nation said:
What are you guys moaning about? Don't you get bonuses the longer the FGs are?He got 9 points in my league. I'm not unhappy at all.
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He got me 14 w the two PAT's. But another point is the possibiity to lose points for missed FG's (which makes him quite studly to date)
 
'Raiderfan32904 said:
The 53 yard kick where even the announcers were chuckling to each other that it was a chip shot was a WOW moment.
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Very well said. I love that the media and announcers are onto this guy now too. Nessler and Mayock started laughing about how automatic this 53-yarder was going to be..that it was going to look like an extra point. I'm like great you just jinxed him here comes our first miss of the season.Right. Down. The. Middle. With 10 yards of breathing room.Incredible.
 
'Raiderfan32904 said:
'Raider Nation said:
I love how this becomes the game thread. :lol:
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This thread about a kicker is on its way to 1000 replies. Never seen anything like it. Reminds me of Fernandomania in the 80's. I go to the last unread from yesterday and the last 2 pages read like the game thread. Amazing bandwagon. The 53 yard kick where even the announcers were chuckling to each other that it was a chip shot was a WOW moment. First time I ever watched this guy kick and my jaw dropped. My wife even commented that his kickoffs look like he was flicking the football like it had flubber inside. GZ is a kicking stud. Only got me 7.3 points but I'm not complaining. Dude's a performance artist. I'm a fan. All his kicks should preempt other live action on the Red Zone channel for entertainment value. :popcorn:
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Flubber.Yep.

 
'Raider Nation said:
Young GZ is at Miami next week. Definitely not an easy assignment. You can't run on Miami, Amendola is out and Bradford is going to need to play MUCH better than he did tonight.
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Don't ruin this, man! I think they can get to the 50 on a regular basis, which all Z needs.
 
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'Wingnut said:
'Raider Nation said:
'Abrantes said:
:lol: Regardless, Zuerlein is incredible. Looked like that 53-yarder would've been good for 70. Straight down the middle.
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This is the part that a lot of people may not realize. His accuracy is staggering. I've seen all 13 of his FGs. (He is 13 for 13). If the uprights were literally HALF as wide, I believe he would still be 12 for 13. Every kick is dead. solid. perfect.
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Its ridiculous. And he's not a big corn fed guy like Sea Bass, what's his secret? How is his leg so damn powerful? Its like its spring loaded or something.
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Leg. Speed.
 
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?

But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far.

Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.

Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.

 
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
 
'12punch said:
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
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Yeah, I get it. 58 and 60. That's the part about kickers being unpredictable. The question that I need to answer before another waiver period is whether I believe week 4 or week 5 is the typical performance. I'm not going to race over to analyze his schedule now, but I know there's another game with Arizona and two with SF ahead. Can I trust the Rams to spend much time across midfield?
 
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'Apeman said:
'12punch said:
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
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Yeah, I get it. 58 and 60. That's the part about kickers being unpredictable. The question that I need to answer before another waiver period is whether I believe week 4 or week 5 is the typical performance. I'm not going to race over to analyze his schedule now, but I know there's another game with Arizona and two with SF ahead. Can I trust the Rams to spend much time across midfield?
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I've been told by Raider Nation that I'm stupid for thinking such thoughts. I suggest you keep your irrational concerns regarding the St. Louis offense to yourself. Just be happy you're not rostering Justin Tucker. :P
 
'Not Sleeping said:
'Apeman said:
'12punch said:
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
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Yeah, I get it. 58 and 60. That's the part about kickers being unpredictable. The question that I need to answer before another waiver period is whether I believe week 4 or week 5 is the typical performance. I'm not going to race over to analyze his schedule now, but I know there's another game with Arizona and two with SF ahead. Can I trust the Rams to spend much time across midfield?
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I've been told by Raider Nation that I'm stupid for thinking such thoughts. I suggest you keep your irrational concerns regarding the St. Louis offense to yourself. Just be happy you're not rostering Justin Tucker. :P
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You keep looking for reasons to not play Zuerlein. So don't play him. :shrug:Have fun with Tucker. Extra points count too.
 
'Not Sleeping said:
'Apeman said:
'12punch said:
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
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Yeah, I get it. 58 and 60. That's the part about kickers being unpredictable. The question that I need to answer before another waiver period is whether I believe week 4 or week 5 is the typical performance. I'm not going to race over to analyze his schedule now, but I know there's another game with Arizona and two with SF ahead. Can I trust the Rams to spend much time across midfield?
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I've been told by Raider Nation that I'm stupid for thinking such thoughts. I suggest you keep your irrational concerns regarding the St. Louis offense to yourself. Just be happy you're not rostering Justin Tucker. :P
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You seem hellbent on not believing. Which is fine, but your reasoning is curious. You say you want a guarantee of points and a down week worries you. What of this week? It was pretty crappy and Legatron still boots 7. Yet you don't seem to acknowledge Tucker's crappy outing last week of 3. Or Gostowski's whopping 4.
 
'Apeman said:
'12punch said:
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
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Yeah, I get it. 58 and 60. That's the part about kickers being unpredictable. The question that I need to answer before another waiver period is whether I believe week 4 or week 5 is the typical performance. I'm not going to race over to analyze his schedule now, but I know there's another game with Arizona and two with SF ahead. Can I trust the Rams to spend much time across midfield?
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Thursday night games are generally low scoring and QB's generally play terrible on the very short week. I don't think I'd make any predictions based on either the STL or ARI offense based on what happened on Thursday.
 
... and people thought I was crazy when I traded up in my rookie draft to pick him in my 20 team league, followed by Blair Walsh (40 something...!!!!)

:fro: :thanks:

 
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'Dr. Awesome said:
'Not Sleeping said:
'Apeman said:
'12punch said:
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
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Yeah, I get it. 58 and 60. That's the part about kickers being unpredictable. The question that I need to answer before another waiver period is whether I believe week 4 or week 5 is the typical performance. I'm not going to race over to analyze his schedule now, but I know there's another game with Arizona and two with SF ahead. Can I trust the Rams to spend much time across midfield?
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I've been told by Raider Nation that I'm stupid for thinking such thoughts. I suggest you keep your irrational concerns regarding the St. Louis offense to yourself. Just be happy you're not rostering Justin Tucker. :P
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You seem hellbent on not believing. Which is fine, but your reasoning is curious. You say you want a guarantee of points and a down week worries you. What of this week? It was pretty crappy and Legatron still boots 7. Yet you don't seem to acknowledge Tucker's crappy outing last week of 3. Or Gostowski's whopping 4.
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We're clearly playing with different scoring systems, which might explain some of the disconnect. Gostkowski's worst week in my league is 10 points. Tucker's worst is 6. Zuerlein's worst is 7. They are all good kickers. I just value the good kickers on high-powered offenses more. And I think Zuerlein is much more likely to give me a 0 in any given week than Tucker is.Scoring: 0-39 = 3pts, 40-49 = 4pts, 50+ = 5pts, PAT = 1 pt, no penalty for missed FGs
 
'Not Sleeping said:
'Dr. Awesome said:
'Not Sleeping said:
'Apeman said:
'12punch said:
'Apeman said:
So here's the thing- I dropped Hansen for him this week and planned on not looking back. The seven points he got me were underwhelming, but I get that kickers are unpredictable. Who would've thought Bradford was capable of throwing 2 TDs in a single game?But my concern is the offense. Aside from the opening drive, the Rams only got into Legatron's range (which I'll call 63 yards for now) three times the rest of the way- on drives that started on the 50, their own 43 and their own 37. The rest of the way, they started pinned back deep in their own territory and didn't move the ball too far. Sure, the game was against a capable Arizona defense, but it was also against a sad Arizona offense that couldn't shift field position.Zuerlein is clearly special, but how often will his team- now without their top receiver for 6-7 weeks- give him the chance? I'd rather have three 43-yard FGs than one from 53.
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how many did he get last week?
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Yeah, I get it. 58 and 60. That's the part about kickers being unpredictable. The question that I need to answer before another waiver period is whether I believe week 4 or week 5 is the typical performance. I'm not going to race over to analyze his schedule now, but I know there's another game with Arizona and two with SF ahead. Can I trust the Rams to spend much time across midfield?
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I've been told by Raider Nation that I'm stupid for thinking such thoughts. I suggest you keep your irrational concerns regarding the St. Louis offense to yourself. Just be happy you're not rostering Justin Tucker. :P
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You seem hellbent on not believing. Which is fine, but your reasoning is curious. You say you want a guarantee of points and a down week worries you. What of this week? It was pretty crappy and Legatron still boots 7. Yet you don't seem to acknowledge Tucker's crappy outing last week of 3. Or Gostowski's whopping 4.
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We're clearly playing with different scoring systems, which might explain some of the disconnect. Gostkowski's worst week in my league is 10 points. Tucker's worst is 6. Zuerlein's worst is 7. They are all good kickers. I just value the good kickers on high-powered offenses more. And I think Zuerlein is much more likely to give me a 0 in any given week than Tucker is.Scoring: 0-39 = 3pts, 40-49 = 4pts, 50+ = 5pts, PAT = 1 pt, no penalty for missed FGs
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The Rams are getting better on defense. Often teams with very good defenses with decent but sputtering offenses produce very good kickers.Zuerlein could have had at least a couple more FGs, one got taken by way of the fake FG TD and another on the deep bomb to Givens which was pretty unexpected, he could have at least another 8 on his season total. And last week's 7 was not far from being a 12.
 
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I see the early projections have our man Zuerlein ranked dead last this week.

Sooner or later FBG will realize he's the real deal.

 
'Abspara said:
I see the early projections have our man Zuerlein ranked dead last this week.Sooner or later FBG will realize he's the real deal.
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I'm convinced now they're just doing it for the traffic.
 
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