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Lance in France
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Report duffy September 1, 2024 3:40 PM BST
AFC East betting

Jets 6/4
Bills 15/8
Dolphins 2/1
Patriots 22/1

Jets 6/4!!!, has everyone had a memory wipe of the past god knows how many years, yes they'll have a good D but Rodgers coming off a year out with an Achilles at his age, not for me.

Miami will look brilliant offensively but what happens when it gets cold in a play off??

Yes Josh Allen will throw the odd pick but he remains one of the top 3 QB's and will put the team on his back if need be with those busting 30 yard runs, Diggs and Davis both leaving is a bit of a question but Diggs best years are behind him and Davis never really has quite fulfilled the potential.

Kincaid and Shakir will need to continue their progression and there will need to be more from the RB option other than Allen, but all in all the Bills are the most trustworthy in this division and I think they should be favs.
Report duffy September 1, 2024 3:46 PM BST
I know the play off Miami point is post the division but aside from that they become unreliable as the season progresses and had a shocking run of form toward the end of last season. The bills are just the most reliable having won the last 4 divisional titles.
Report duffy September 1, 2024 4:21 PM BST
Apologies if I'm on the wrong sportLaughLaugh
Report GoBallistic September 2, 2024 11:19 AM BST
I'd take the Jets over the Dolphins. Maybe last season has convinced everyone that Tua is made of granite rather than balsa wood and Rodgers is retired already but in reality they both have durability concerns. Plus the Jets have a reliable backup QB now. I agree the Bills should be favs in that div.
Report HistoricWarwick September 3, 2024 12:11 PM BST
Looking forward as ever - fantasy leagues sorted and Red Zone ready!

I fear that the season revolves around a Chiefs three-peat as Roger. Sprinkle in a Half time Kelce/Swift proposal and you have nirvana for Roger and the powers that be.

I think the most improved teams will be Chargers or Eagles, especially the former as they have an elite QB and a really good HC even if he polarises opinion.  Eagles should be better - too many good players.

Re AFC East Jets look a good price to me - a fit Rodgers = a top 5 WR in Garret Wilson.  Bills have lost their wideouts and their D are getting older.

My Browns - 9-8 or 8-9 mediocrity...

Good luck all.
Report Lance in France September 5, 2024 7:37 PM BST
Thanks for your thoughts. I'm on Micah Parsons for DPOY

Enjoy the season chaps
Report tobermory September 6, 2024 1:22 AM BST
Maybe last season has convinced everyone that Tua is made of granite rather than balsa wood and Rodgers is retired already

I think Rodgers mentally checked out of this a couple of years back.

Losing that play off to the 49ers I thought would be devastating for him, but he was on Mcafees's show next day and seemed quite unbothered.

Then didn't seem to mind losing that crucial game to the Lions the next year.. and it seememd he was really close to retiring before he wearily finally signed with the Jets.

And the injury he had I think makes other injuries much more likely. I think the Jets will be a disaster.
Report GoBallistic September 6, 2024 6:41 PM BST
If that was the case I don't think Rodgers would have seemingly pulled out all the stops to try to return at the end of last season, rather than just retire at that point. Torn achilles would normally be 6 mths rehab minimum even for someone half his age but he was apparently close enough to a return that they activated him from IR and gave him a roster spot. Of course his body may well let him down again but he seems pretty driven to me.
Report england_v_south_afri September 6, 2024 8:09 PM BST
My favorite player. Hope he has a great season but he is getting on a bit to say the least.
Report tobermory September 6, 2024 8:55 PM BST
Thought 1st game lived up to billing, Lamar played well but then basically choked at the end.
Report england_v_south_afri September 7, 2024 12:38 AM BST
Decent game, Ravens a little unfortunate with the toe on the line at the end to get within 1 point.

Taken the odds against on the Packers tonight. Go Jordan Love. Wink
Report england_v_south_afri September 7, 2024 2:00 AM BST
Pitch in awful condition.
Report wondersobright September 7, 2024 2:31 PM BST
cannot stand tirico on nbc
Report wondersobright September 8, 2024 9:03 PM BST
pats win in cinci Shocked
Report tobermory September 8, 2024 10:45 PM BST
Shocking. Bengals seem to start slowly though.
Report england_v_south_afri September 9, 2024 1:34 AM BST
Agree Wonders !! On again tonight. CryCryCry
Report tobermory September 9, 2024 5:13 PM BST

Sep 6, 2024 -- 12:41PM, GoBallistic wrote:


If that was the case I don't think Rodgers would have seemingly pulled out all the stops to try to return at the end of last season, rather than just retire at that point. Torn achilles would normally be 6 mths rehab minimum even for someone half his age but he was apparently close enough to a return that they activated him from IR and gave him a roster spot. Of course his body may well let him down again but he seems pretty driven to me.


I get the sense he is transitioning to a media/podcasting career, and the attention he drew to his rehab was a 'reality TV' type move in itself. Of course it's just my take on it, and - though I am biggest red on Jets - it would be great to see him something like his best.

Report england_v_south_afri September 10, 2024 1:00 AM BST
We will know more in about 4 hours time. Grin
Report SamuelMertensBertens September 10, 2024 1:31 AM BST
Yay, Betfair finally unsuspended.
Report SamuelMertensBertens September 10, 2024 1:37 AM BST
Aaron Rodgers being 40 makes me feel really old. I remember when he was just a prospect finally getting a shot when Brett Favre left.
Report wondersobright September 10, 2024 8:36 PM BST
snf is unwatchable now imo eng
Report wondersobright September 10, 2024 8:38 PM BST
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zaKTCO98Ow

michaels & collinsworth great partnership, there's no chemistry at all now on nbc or prime
Report GoBallistic September 10, 2024 10:49 PM BST
I'd take Al Michaels with virtually anyone. Him and the late Pat Summerall are the two great voices of the NFL in my lifetime.
Report tobermory September 11, 2024 12:28 AM BST
I think Al Michaels was done in by that Jacksonville/Chargers play off game year before last.

It was a comeback for the ages but he just seemed to have no energy for it. Was absolutely slaughtered online as being totally past it.
Report tobermory September 13, 2024 5:16 PM BST
Poor Tua got KO'd again Sad

Most pundits calling on him to retire, but just started a 5 year mega deal Confused
Report grayhawk September 13, 2024 11:12 PM BST
Yep ..GoBallistic...but the current Al Michaels is a pale imitation, father time catches up with everyone sadly.

The spark has gone out of his voice and he's slow to pick things up.
Report wondersobright September 14, 2024 4:21 PM BST
he'll be 80 in november would be nice to see him go out on his own terms
Report GoBallistic September 15, 2024 9:51 PM BST
A few interesting Week 2 results.

Baltimore losing at home to the Raiders to drop to 0-2
Minnesota beat the 49ers to move to 2-0
Detroit loses at home to Tampa
New Orleans puts up 40+ again, this time in Dallas
Report tobermory September 15, 2024 11:18 PM BST
Tampa were the outsider I backed.

Couldn't understand how they were 200+. A good play off team last year and the main cast were all still there.

Very surprised by Minnesota though.

I also backed Dallas and was optimistic after last week, not so much after today.
Report tobermory September 15, 2024 11:20 PM BST
Broncos look bad and no Russell Wilson to blame.
Report tobermory September 15, 2024 11:21 PM BST
Arizona a shocker!
Report GoBallistic September 15, 2024 11:34 PM BST
I had Tampa as favs to win the division again (someone has to).
The Jags are the biggest disappointment to me. They're almost as bad as they were with Urban Meyer.
The Rams are very well coached but without Donald I just don't see they have the talent (and that was before Kupp and Nakua got injured).
Report tobermory September 15, 2024 11:49 PM BST
I backed the Rams a bit, yeah bad news there
Report wondersobright September 22, 2024 9:14 PM BST
are there any overs men still alive? #stretchers Grin
Report tobermory September 22, 2024 10:25 PM BST
The Dallas Cowboys are horrific Surprised

Imagine giving out all those new contracts for this ****how
Report GoBallistic September 22, 2024 11:17 PM BST
All you needed to do to turn Carolina from the worst team in the league to potential division winners was bench Bryce Young.
Report england_v_south_afri September 29, 2024 9:37 PM BST
Bills @ Ravens not to be missed. Grin
Report england_v_south_afri September 30, 2024 4:59 PM BST
What a terrible effort by the Bills. Sad Thought it would be a cracking game.
Report wondersobright September 30, 2024 7:52 PM BST
plenty of points in this week's games, the recs in america have won for a change Grin
Report wondersobright September 30, 2024 7:52 PM BST
but for the end in houston game would have been more
Report wondersobright October 6, 2024 9:12 PM BST
total brain damage from buffalo
Report wondersobright October 6, 2024 9:12 PM BST
f.all left on the clock & 3 passes from their own goal line Shocked
Report themightymac October 6, 2024 11:54 PM BST
I used to do that. Talk to myself on the American forum.
Report GoBallistic October 8, 2024 5:33 PM BST
Jets head coach Saleh sacked already Laugh

Maybe a case of only enough room for one of those egos - I'm sure Rodgers is going to get the blame anyway. Saleh reminded me of Rob Ryan - better suited to being a defensive coordinator and whichever D he gets to run next season wil be one to watch.
Report Lance in France October 10, 2024 10:53 AM BST
Hi Mac, how are you?
Report themightymac October 13, 2024 2:53 PM BST
Hi Lance! I am fine mate, hope you are well too and winning a small fortune on the NFL.

Everyone seems to have disappeared from the good all days when the forum was informative with good banter.

Good to see you back posting.

On the Jaguars here (-2.5). Thought game would be on normal council telly but seems not.

All the best mate!
Report GoBallistic October 14, 2024 3:50 PM BST
Awful injury for Aiden Hutchison, arguably the best defensive player in the league. Puts a big dent in Detroit's chances.
Report tobermory December 9, 2024 12:22 AM GMT
Some game this Bills@Rams!
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