NFL live from Germany **Colts at Patriots** (+1.5, 43) 9:30/6:30am, set your alarms (1 Viewer)

[rockaction]

By that I mean not having a returner back there. It changes the whole punt. Guys can forget about hang time and just drive the ball low and long and hope for a good bounce.

70 yard net.

Good job, Bill.

 

[efactor]

Alec Pierce has played 94 percent of snaps this season and the Colts have not scored less than 20 points in a game all season. 17 catches, 243 yards and zero TDS.

Must be a hell of a blocker

 

[rockaction]

So stupid.

I remember he started doing it in wintry and windy weather. That made sense, maybe. This doesn't.

 

[rockaction]

Mac Jones is stepping up into pressure.

 

[efactor]

Bad o-line and crappy receivers. Jones may be sacked 10 plus times today

 

[SoBeDad]

Remember when Mac Jones had a really good rookie season, and then seemingly got worse by the week?

Just feels like it needs to be brought up when considering QB development, and another case of the guy who looks best first, doesn't mean they are.

ETA: He looks like a guy who should be a #2 to me.

At least NE didn't mortgage the future like SF and CAR. Give him a Tyreek and Mac would be much better.

 

[massraider]

Felt bad for Gesicki there.

He jumped up, hoping to do his first down celebration (his career highlight) but it wasn't a 1st.

Sorry Mike.

 

[travdogg]

Almost picked up and started the Colts D. Looking like that may have been a wise move.

 

[travdogg]

Remember when Mac Jones had a really good rookie season, and then seemingly got worse by the week?

Just feels like it needs to be brought up when considering QB development, and another case of the guy who looks best first, doesn't mean they are.

ETA: He looks like a guy who should be a #2 to me.

At least NE didn't mortgage the future like SF and CAR. Give him a Tyreek and Mac would be much better.

Still have no idea what SF was thinking. I can at least get Carolina, even though I felt they overpaid.

 

[travdogg]

3 series in, and Taylor hasn't left the field once. I think we can say his workhorse role is back.

 

[BobbyLayne]

By that I mean not having a returner back there. It changes the whole punt. Guys can forget about hang time and just drive the ball low and long and hope for a good bounce.

70 yard net.

Good job, Bill.

chess checkers eh

I think older gentlemen prefer checkers

probably bad form to dogpile septuagenarians but I’m invoking the Sith Lord exception

 

[dmac37]

To predictable on that 3rd down call, Pats were ready for it.

 

[travdogg]

To predictable on that 3rd down call, Pats were ready for it.

Never really been a fan of those shotgun runs on short yardage plays.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Starting to think that loaded up QB sneak (tush push) only works with Hurts and Josh Allen. Seems like it fails unless the QB is really strong.

Maybe Richardson could have made it work, but not Minshew.

but every team could do it if they wanted! and it's so dangerous!

Agreed. Eagles are just the best

 

[efactor]

Jesus. Pats keep getting sacked on 3rd and short plays. Get the friggin ball out faster

 

[SoBeDad]

Who played the Colt D?
In my 14 team league, only Taylor, Stevenson, and Pittman are starting.

 

[travdogg]

I'd go for it here

ETA: Surprised NE accepted the penalty

 

[Alex P Keaton]

By that I mean not having a returner back there. It changes the whole punt. Guys can forget about hang time and just drive the ball low and long and hope for a good bounce.

70 yard net.

Good job, Bill.

Had the same conversation with my son. We were both like wtf BB??

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Jesus. Pats keep getting sacked on 3rd and short plays. Get the friggin ball out faster

Is it the blocking? Play calling? Does Mac just suck?

 

[efactor]

Jesus. Pats keep getting sacked on 3rd and short plays. Get the friggin ball out faster

Is it the blocking? Play calling? Does Mac just suck?

Yes

 

[rockaction]

See, that's where you don't have anybody back to catch the punt while your guys up front try to block it.

That situation.

I've never gotten what Belichick sees out of that play (the absent return man) in normal conditions.

 

[Raging weasel]

Who played the Colt D?
In my 14 team league, only Taylor, Stevenson, and Pittman are starting.

I did because Eagles are on the bye

 

[Alex P Keaton]

See, that's where you don't have anybody back to catch the punt while your guys up front try to block it.

That situation.

I've never gotten what Belichick sees out of that play (the absent return man) in normal conditions.

Truly a horribly constructed and coached team all around

 

[rockaction]

Truly a horribly constructed and coached team all around

They're not very good. BB has not done a good job lately with his personnel. I don't know about the coaching part. I'm a bit hesitant to label him a bad coach right now given all he's done in the league. But the game bypasses everybody at some point.

 

[rockaction]

Baffling clock management by Indianapolis here.

I guess they're going for it.

And running a real play to get a first down.

 

[travdogg]

Baffling clock management by Indianapolis here.

I guess they're going for it.

And running a real play to get a first down.

Other than taking the TO with 7 seconds left, I liked it.

 

[PIK95]

Awful game, please go Bill.

 

[belljr]

Germany says thanks but no thanks for next year

 

[SoBeDad]

Baffling clock management by Indianapolis here.

I guess they're going for it.

And running a real play to get a first down.

Should've tried for 5 more yards on a sideline pattern.

 

[Snoopy]

Was ist das?

 

[boilerdave]

You can’t ask for anything more from the Colts D. Need the offense to produce in the second half But I’m not sure that Minshew is capable of it today.

 

[Raging weasel]

Truly a horribly constructed and coached team all around

They're not very good. BB has not done a good job lately with his personnel. I don't know about the coaching part. I'm a bit hesitant to label him a bad coach right now given all he's done in the league. But the game bypasses everybody at some point.

If it was any other coach their seat would be a 3 alarm fire right now. If nothing else,NE needs a real GM

 

[SoBeDad]

You can’t ask for anything more from the Colts D. Need the offense to produce in the second half But I’m not sure that Minshew is capable of it today.

He came close on many plays. More Josh Downs in the 2nd half.

 

[TakiToki]

Always nice to have a pure fantasy request come into reality. I said, "Just throw a screen to Pop and let him get 30 yards." And bam, there you go.

 

[rockaction]

Always nice to have a pure fantasy request come into reality. I said, "Just throw a screen to Pop and let him get 30 yards." And bam, there you go.

I came very close to playing Demario Douglas today and would have loved that. I'm waiting on Ja'Marr Chase's status. I hope he goes or I have to start Odell Beckham or Christian Watson. Or Andrei Iosivas.

I don't want to do that.

As long as we're talking fantasy here.

 

[massraider]

Always nice to have a pure fantasy request come into reality. I said, "Just throw a screen to Pop and let him get 30 yards." And bam, there you go.

I cherish these moments

 

[karl.Racki]

Has there been more than a handful of decent games this season? Seems like all the International games have been pretty bad overall.

 

[Insein]

Got JT and Moss and Colts come out throw throw throw. They deserved the pick.

 

[travdogg]

Minshew once again showing why he's not a starter. Absolutely stupid INT, he could have gained 7-8 yards if he just kept running forward.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Always nice to have a pure fantasy request come into reality. I said, "Just throw a screen to Pop and let him get 30 yards." And bam, there you go.

Do it about 3-4 more times please

Tia

 

[Drake Hater]

Has there been more than a handful of decent games this season? Seems like all the International games have been pretty bad overall.

Have to think a majority of fans and probably the players too would be ok with no more Thursday night or international games. NFL just forcing those square pegs though

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Do these Europeans get a free jersey with each ticket purchase??

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Wow great cut Stevenson

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Mac just keeps taking sacks (or near-sacks) on 3rd down. Wtf is wrong with him?

 

[SoBeDad]

Caleb and Drake still in play for Bill with a loss.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Mac….you had Douglas wide open right in front of you for a first down

 

[JohnnyU]

Lol Patriots kicker

 

[Deamon]

Let's get a heavy dose of JT this drive please.

 

[rockaction]

I have no idea what to say about that penalty. It's the new NFL.

 

[efactor]

Penalty for tackling too hard