DirtyCashDylan
Footballguy
I worked all last night and slept through most games today. Any notable observations you guys wanna share?
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Week 8 - What Did We Learn? (1 Viewer)
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
The Denver D is very legit
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
oh and injuries suck
DirtyCashDylan
Footballguy
I've been trying to trade for them for awhile. They get the Bengals in week 16 though.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
I think Rodgers will be ok. He's still Rodgers and his Wrs are getting healthier, and so is lacy.
Cobb otoh, is showing that he is not a true #1 wr. He needs Jordy back to draw defensive coverage away from him. He's more of a matchup play now. Next week I'm curious if josh norman will be covering him in the slot. If so it will mark 2 weeks in a row on the pine for me.
Pipes
Footballguy
The Packers offense has been off but Denver's defense is legit especially that secondary. GB's WR's just weren't getting opening tonight.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
I didn't mean Rodgers isn't a must start "anymore", but his weapons are subpar and will stay that way all year. I'm also not saying he's not a starter anymore, I just wonder if just for this year, he's not a "set it and forget it" at QB like in years past.
Like against tough defenses on the road, maybe you need to check the matchups of your backup, assuming you have a relatively strong one.
oddsbodkins
Footballguy
Cobb had a lot of targets but Denver's defense is insane. I think Norman will be on him so he rides the pine for me too.
ffldrew
Footballguy
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
The Raiders have officially turned a corner.
ILUVBEER99
Footballguy
dcgangstas
Footballguy
That Jordy Nelson may be the most underrated fantasy superstar in the game. Packers aren't the same without him.
Drew Brees is back to elite status.
Todd Gurley is the consensus number 1 pick in 2016 Fantasy Drafts.
Drew Brees is back to elite status.
Todd Gurley is the consensus number 1 pick in 2016 Fantasy Drafts.
For me it was less about the stat lines and more about deeper analysis:
Hill was the primary ball carrier today. Very little gio. Coaches have been talking up hill last few weeks and are committed to him. He's only going to get better for fantasy from here imo. Great buy low.
Lacy looked healthy, scored a td, and was also in command of the backed for most of the night. Disregard the low yardage. The entire gb offense looked horrible and got smoked by Denver d.
Also, re read what I wrote: they aren't DEAD YET. That just means there is still some life. Not a ringing endorsement. I view both players as excellent buy lows. Rt now. Window is closing.
We learn fast around here.Is this what we learned the whole week or just tonight? Every post is about Denver or Green Bay
DoubleG
Footballguy
This - but we knew this already.
Gary Barnidge is a legit #1 TE?
No Dallas WR/TE is worth starting until Romo is back,
FF Maestro
Footballguy
Andre Ellington is now droppable and has officially been relegated to....gulp...Chris Johnson insurance.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
A decent QB will beat Green Bay's defense like a drum. But I already knew that. Manning and Rivers both setting records against this sham of a Capers D.
Underachievers
Footballguy
Capers is a god to most Packer fans because of his one SB ring he got with them. Realistically, he should have be fired 2 years ago.
pantherclub
Footballguy
Peyton's throws looks like he is chucking watermelons out there. He has absolutely no zip on his balls. That has to catch up with them at some point right?
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Totally agree. The defense made one play. And that was Clay Matthews and Kevin Greene responsible. They were getting the roughshod treatment from Mendenhall. Matthews forced that fumble and Mendenhall never got another carry.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
The Broncos a DST is must start stud lineup choice regardless of matchup.
We actually learned this Week 1, but 6 more games of confirmation helps reinforce the notion.
Also,
McManus.
We actually learned this Week 1, but 6 more games of confirmation helps reinforce the notion.
Also,
McManus.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Yeah, he's got a weird throwing motion & arc this year. The spirals were a little tighter last night but he still looks like dog #### at times. Almost a guarantee he'll throw 1-3 picks a game.
But great win for the Broncos team last night.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
What a #### show of a division.
Meanwhile we're looking at Minnesota and Oakland as WC teams. The Vikings were a popular pick to move up this year, but damn, gotta give Del Rio some credit here. Carr to Cooper is pretty fun to watch.
MattFancy
Footballguy
That next year the 1st round is going to be Gurley, a bunch of WRs, and Gronk.
Look at the leaders so far at RB: Freeman, Ingram, Chris Johnson, Doug Martin, Ivory, Dion Lewis, Woodhead. No reason to take RBs early when so many mid to late round guys are having solid years.
Meanwhile, WR continues to have the most consistency among the top drafted guys. And as always, Gronk is Gronk.
Look at the leaders so far at RB: Freeman, Ingram, Chris Johnson, Doug Martin, Ivory, Dion Lewis, Woodhead. No reason to take RBs early when so many mid to late round guys are having solid years.
Meanwhile, WR continues to have the most consistency among the top drafted guys. And as always, Gronk is Gronk.
ffldrew
Footballguy
2 weeks ago it was who have the Broncos beaten? Now the victories at Oakland and against the Vikings are being looked at in different light.
What a #### show of a division.
Meanwhile we're looking at Minnesota and Oakland as WC teams. The Vikings were a popular pick to move up this year, but damn, gotta give Del Rio some credit here. Carr to Cooper is pretty fun to watch.
jurb26
Footballguy
The real #### show is that the NFL will send one of those sorry teams to the postseason... With a home game! Meanwhile, actual good teams with winning records, will sit at home.
What a #### show of a division.
Meanwhile we're looking at Minnesota and Oakland as WC teams. The Vikings were a popular pick to move up this year, but damn, gotta give Del Rio some credit here. Carr to Cooper is pretty fun to watch.
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gethugefast1
Footballguy
Learned SD will do anything, including lose games, as long as they make sure their 1st round RB gets as much experience as possible?
Melvin Gordon 23 touches, Danny Woodhead 5 touches.
I know SD can fill many beds in a hospital, but yards per carry and receptions and TDs, Woodhead is far above Gordon.
Does SD just want to make sure Gordon regains confidence with fumbling issues? Is it SD is 2-6 and getting Gordon experience for next year? Were they hiding a Woodhead injury?
Thought the whole idea was, "You play the game to win."? Does the coaching staff know something more? Does the staff contracts have a 'Can not fire' stipulation?
Uneducated guess would be all the injuries, but damn, how do you give Woodhead only 5 touches? Seems SD plays better with him in there periodically.
Melvin Gordon 23 touches, Danny Woodhead 5 touches.
I know SD can fill many beds in a hospital, but yards per carry and receptions and TDs, Woodhead is far above Gordon.
Does SD just want to make sure Gordon regains confidence with fumbling issues? Is it SD is 2-6 and getting Gordon experience for next year? Were they hiding a Woodhead injury?
Thought the whole idea was, "You play the game to win."? Does the coaching staff know something more? Does the staff contracts have a 'Can not fire' stipulation?
Uneducated guess would be all the injuries, but damn, how do you give Woodhead only 5 touches? Seems SD plays better with him in there periodically.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Gostkowski should have been a first round pick. On pace to outscore Adrian Peterson and Eddie Lacy (and due to injury, Le'Veon Bell and Jamaal Charles).
Fat Nick
Footballguy
"More touches" my ###.
This guy has been the bane of my team this season. I know as soon as I drop him, CJ1K will tear something.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Aren't you the homer who's consistently said in here that GB is going to the Super Bowl?
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
DoubleG
Footballguy
I learned that "gethugefast1" owns Danny Woodhead and NOT Melvin Gordon. 
Oh - and as a Rivers owner I don't care either way. I hope they keep the fumbling rookie in there - and Rivers has to chuck it 50+ times a game to catch up. Every ####### Sunday (or Monday)
One other thing. As a Bears fan, it was nice to see what Aaron Rodgers "WTF?!?!?" look is - instead of that smug "Yeah, I'm beating your ### again" grin he usually has when playing the Bears.
Oh - and as a Rivers owner I don't care either way. I hope they keep the fumbling rookie in there - and Rivers has to chuck it 50+ times a game to catch up. Every ####### Sunday (or Monday)
One other thing. As a Bears fan, it was nice to see what Aaron Rodgers "WTF?!?!?" look is - instead of that smug "Yeah, I'm beating your ### again" grin he usually has when playing the Bears.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Aaron Rodgers, playing the quarterback position better than anyone in history: net 50 yards on 22 PA.
2.27 YPA
pantherclub
Footballguy
On the first couple of series last night Rodgers got absolutely leveled 2x and that had to set the tone for the rest of the night.Aaron Rodgers, playing the quarterback position better than anyone in history: net 50 yards on 22 PA.
2.27 YPA
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
gethugefast1
Footballguy
Live in La Jolla, but appreciate the props.I learned that "gethugefast1" owns Danny Woodhead and NOT Melvin Gordon.
Oh - and as a Rivers owner I don't care either way. I hope they keep the fumbling rookie in there - and Rivers has to chuck it 50+ times a game to catch up. Every ####### Sunday (or Monday)
One other thing. As a Bears fan, it was nice to see what Aaron Rodgers "WTF?!?!?" look is - instead of that smug "Yeah, I'm beating your ### again" grin he usually has when playing the Bears.
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