*** Official NFL Preseason Games - Observations Thread *** (7 Viewers)

[Faust]

Shark Pool,

Week one of the preseason is underway!

Please add any game commentary based on what you are watching either live or broadcast here.

 

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[Faust]

@TheDraftNetwork
First career preseason catch for Colts rookie TE Tyler Warren. He’s tackled by Ravens rookie Malaki Starks.

#ForTheShoe | #RavensFlock

https://x.com/thedraftnetwork/status/1953595685640843413?s=61

 

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[calcinorjones]

Mitchell looking solid

 

[travdogg]

Cooper Rush is a bad QB. Mike McCarthy did an AMAZING job getting anything from that guy. Ravens season is over if Lamar goes down. Probably not a bigger dropoff from QB1 to QB2 in the NFL.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Richardson already out with an arm injury after taking a big sack

 

[calcinorjones]

Richardson got creamed and left the field w right arm taking the brunt of the hit

 

[Cobbler1]

Ojabo is a big boy for a DE might wanna block him.

Ravens had 3 of the starting OL in first couple drives. Opening big holes for Mitchell.

 

[travdogg]

Mitchell looking solid

I think Mitchell (and not Hill) is the Ravens #2 RB. Hill is a the 3rd down guy for sure, but if Henry goes down, I think Mitchell is the handcuff.

Richardson already out with an arm injury after taking a big sack

He managed to get blindsided from the front. Impressive.

 

[Cobbler1]

Mike Green with a couple pressures already. Stud

 

[calcinorjones]

Wow - Wester w two nice returns and takes one to the house 87 yards very impressive speed

 

[calcinorjones]

Jones and Warren playing pitch and catch. Jones is getting the ball out quickly. Warren living up to his big play ability getting open and has 3 catches for 40.

 

[travdogg]

Jones and Warren playing pitch and catch. Jones is getting the ball out quickly. Warren living up to his big play ability getting open and has 3 catches for 40.

Great to see. Warren is my 2nd most drafted player. Daniel Jones is better for everyone in the offense.

 

[calcinorjones]

Bengals first unit offense not missing a beat and takes the ball down the field w a Burrow TD pass to Hudson

 

[Insein]

Is this the Bengals starters on Defense?

 

[travdogg]

I'm loving Sydney Brown absolutely trying to destroy Chase Brown in a preseason game. Sibling rivalry>anything else.

 

[calcinorjones]

Jones and Warren playing pitch and catch. Jones is getting the ball out quickly. Warren living up to his big play ability getting open and has 3 catches for 40.

Great to see. Warren is my 2nd most drafted player. Daniel Jones is better for everyone in the offense.

Yes they both look good. Interesting team for sure.

 

[calcinorjones]

Burrow and Chase doing what they do best

 

[Ilov80s]

What are the Bengals doing? Were they worried Burrow and Chase might be out of sync and needed the reps?

 

[bro1ncos]

What are the Bengals doing? Were they worried Burrow and Chase might be out of sync and needed the reps?

Heard they were playing a quarter tonight and more preseason week 2. Bengals determined not to start the year in a hole. Heard Zac Taylor is 1-11 in games 1&2 each of his seasons.

 

[Ilov80s]

What are the Bengals doing? Were they worried Burrow and Chase might be out of sync and needed the reps?

Heard they were playing a quarter tonight and more preseason week 2. Bengals determined not to start the year in a hole. Heard Zac Taylor is 1-11 in games 1&2 each of his seasons.

I don't know whatever is gained from 2 TD passes against the vanilla 2nd team Eagles D vs what is lost from Burrow, Chase or Higgins blowing a wheel and missing multiple months just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Keaton Mitchell is very quietly one of my favorite dynasty sleepers. That touchdown run was pretty awesome for a guy who destroyed his knee.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I don't know whatever is gained from 2 TD passes against the vanilla 2nd team Eagles D vs what is lost from Burrow, Chase or Higgins blowing a wheel and missing multiple months just doesn't make sense to me.

The Bengals continuously get off to slow starts and then end up missing the playoffs by a game or two. I believe the rationale is to get them some PT to help them hit the ground running in game one when it really counts.

 

[Faust]

Brett Kollmann
Nothing is everything, but everything is something.

And filed under “something” today is the Eagles backup offense getting yards at will against the Bengals starting defense.

https://x.com/brettkollmann/status/1953610045213798902?s=61

 

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[TripItUp]

Keaton Mitchell is very quietly one of my favorite dynasty sleepers. That touchdown run was pretty awesome for a guy who destroyed his knee.

ah yes, announcing a "sleeper" after a big preseason game.

The Shark Pool is back baby!

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

ah yes, announcing a "sleeper" after a big preseason game.

Hahaha - @Gally is my witness and can vouch for me.

I’ve drafted him in 2/2 startups. At the 25.11/26.02 of my current one I went Hill/Mitchell.

ETA: not planting a flag, I just see an old Henry, a not young Hill & a 23 y/old speed demon.

 

[Gally]

ah yes, announcing a "sleeper" after a big preseason game.

Hahaha - @Gally is my witness and can vouch for me.

I’ve drafted him in 2/2 startups. At the 25.11/26.02 of my current one I went Hill/Lock.

ETA: not planting a flag, I just see an old Henry, a not young Hill & a 23 y/old speed demon.

He has been on Mitchell for awhile.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

ah yes, announcing a "sleeper" after a big preseason game.

Hahaha - @Gally is my witness and can vouch for me.

I’ve drafted him in 2/2 startups. At the 25.11/26.02 of my current one I went Hill/Lock.

ETA: not planting a flag, I just see an old Henry, a not young Hill & a 23 y/old speed demon.

He has been on Mitchell for awhile.

Dunno why I typed “lock”. Was watching this raider game.

 

[fatness]

Report: Bilhal Kone tore his ACL, MCL in Thursday’s preseason game

Crummy break for a 6th round pick for the Ravens.

 

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[Snotbubbles]

Is this the Bengals starters on Defense?

Wait, the first quarter the Bengals defensive starters played? Gonna be a long year for them if that's the case.

 

[Gatorade]

ah yes, announcing a "sleeper" after a big preseason game.

Hahaha - @Gally is my witness and can vouch for me.

I’ve drafted him in 2/2 startups. At the 25.11/26.02 of my current one I went Hill/Lock.

ETA: not planting a flag, I just see an old Henry, a not young Hill & a 23 y/old speed demon.

He has been on Mitchell for awhile.

I hope Mitchell likes Hot Sauce

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I hope Mitchell likes Hot Sauce

lol - I’m not hoping for injury to Henry, but he’s no spring chicken. Mitchell feels like a good target for dynasty bargain hunters. Hill too, for that matter.

I’m not sure if he’ll be relevant this year or not, but he sure looks like he’s 100% after that knee injury, and Hill isn’t anything special. It’ll probably be a time-share if Henry goes down, but Mitchell could do a lot without a ton of touches.

I dunno - it’s a good offense, he’s a nice weapon. I could see a role emerging. Certainly not a lock, but he’s a dude I like.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Is this the Bengals starters on Defense?

Wait, the first quarter the Bengals defensive starters played? Gonna be a long year for them if that's the case.

Gonna be an awesome year for Burrow and all the pass catchers too if that’s the case.

 

[TripItUp]

Hahaha - @Gally is my witness and can vouch for me.

I’ve drafted him in 2/2 startups. At the 25.11/26.02 of my current one I went Hill/Mitchell.

ETA: not planting a flag, I just see an old Henry, a not young Hill & a 23 y/old speed demon.

Fair enough, I like Mitchell too.

 

[Faust]

What to watch for in Steelers' first preseason game

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

What to watch for in Steelers' first preseason game

1. Kaleb
2. Kaleb
3. How’s Kaleb look?
4. Let’s go Kaleb

 

[Ilov80s]

What to watch for in Steelers' first preseason game

1. Kaleb
2. Kaleb
3. How’s Kaleb look?
4. Let’s go Kaleb

100%. Roman Wilson intrigues me as well.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

100%. Roman Wilson intrigues me as well.

Austin isn’t gonna play but I wish he would.

 

[Ilov80s]

What are people watching for tonight?

Lions- Falcons

Browns-Panthers

Commanders-Patriots

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Brett Kollmann
Nothing is everything, but everything is something.

And filed under “something” today is the Eagles backup offense getting yards at will against the Bengals starting defense.

https://x.com/brettkollmann/status/1953610045213798902?s=61

Bump all the Bengals' offensive players (except Chase if you already have him at #1 overall). They're gonna be in shootouts all year.

 

[BoltNlava]

What are people watching for tonight?

Lions- Falcons

Browns-Panthers

Commanders-Patriots

Shedeur Sanders. Want a little glimmer of hope.

 

[Ilov80s]

What are people watching for tonight?

Lions- Falcons

Browns-Panthers

Commanders-Patriots

Shedeur Sanders. Want a little glimmer of hope.

Did they announce who is starting today for Cleveland?

 

[BoltNlava]

What are people watching for tonight?

Lions- Falcons

Browns-Panthers

Commanders-Patriots

Shedeur Sanders. Want a little glimmer of hope.

Did they announce who is starting today for Cleveland?

yes- Sanders

 

[Max Power]

Bryce Young is just going to throw jump balls to Tet McMillan all year.