NFL 2013/14 General Discussion Thread

[Tal]

Left Stephen Hill on my bench last night for my fantasy team. The WRs who made the cut now must each make 87 yards to  avoid me looking like a donut

[Marky147]

I almost feel sorry for Tom Brady.

This is a shadow of the Patriots teams we've seen for the previous decade of his career.

And yet they're still 2-0 despite two terrible performances.

They have an incredible ability to do just enough, more than any other team I can think of at the moment.  I'd have said the Steelers until last season, but they seem to have lost the ability since then.

The NFL version of Fergie's United

[Tal]

I almost feel sorry for Tom Brady.

This is a shadow of the Patriots teams we've seen for the previous decade of his career.

And yet they're still 2-0 despite two terrible performances.

They have an incredible ability to do just enough, more than any other team I can think of at the moment.  I'd have said the Steelers until last season, but they seem to have lost the ability since then.

The NFL version of Fergie's United

Oh Marky, that is so passé; such a Page 6 comparison to make...

[Marky147]

Ha, went to reply when Curtis posted, but got distracted by the Racing Post

They do say 'great minds'

However, I'm definitely not one who falls into that category...

[Sheriff Fatman]

Left Stephen Hill on my bench last night for my fantasy team. The WRs who made the cut now must each make 87 yards to  avoid me looking like a donut

Or maybe just 67yards without fumbling?

[Tal]

Left Stephen Hill on my bench last night for my fantasy team. The WRs who made the cut now must each make 87 yards to  avoid me looking like a donut

Or maybe just 67yards without fumbling?

Oh yeah! Didn't see that! That should be nice and easy for Woods, VJax and Givens then...

Hill will get plenty of time against our secondary next weekend.

[Marky147]

Left Stephen Hill on my bench last night for my fantasy team. The WRs who made the cut now must each make 87 yards to  avoid me looking like a donut

Or maybe just 67yards without fumbling?

Oh yeah! Didn't see that! That should be nice and easy for Woods, VJax and Givens then...

Hill will get plenty of time against our secondary next weekend.

If it's close, you can always hope for the delayed stat adjustment

[Tal]

Left Stephen Hill on my bench last night for my fantasy team. The WRs who made the cut now must each make 87 yards to  avoid me looking like a donut

Or maybe just 67yards without fumbling?

Oh yeah! Didn't see that! That should be nice and easy for Woods, VJax and Givens then...

Hill will get plenty of time against our secondary next weekend.

If it's close, you can always hope for the delayed stat adjustment

Like that would ever happen

[Tal]

A couple of betting questions, if you don't mind...

Miami seem to me to have bolstered the DL and Indy's OL has holes, which, coupled with some injuries to the Colts, makes me wonder whether the Dolphins might be a bet. The line is Miami +2. They're 21/20 for the straight win. Is either bet better than the other (my thinking is 2 not being a particularly important number suggests I'm better off taking the outright price)?

I saw an interesting stat that AP only ran 15 yards after his TD from 17 subsequent carries. Maybe a stingier defence could make the Vikings struggle? Line is +5.5 for Minnesota against Chicago. Should I feel interested in backing Chicago?

[redarmi]

A couple of betting questions, if you don't mind...

Miami seem to me to have bolstered the DL and Indy's OL has holes, which, coupled with some injuries to the Colts, makes me wonder whether the Dolphins might be a bet. The line is Miami +2. They're 21/20 for the straight win. Is either bet better than the other (my thinking is 2 not being a particularly important number suggests I'm better off taking the outright price)?

I saw an interesting stat that AP only ran 15 yards after his TD from 17 subsequent carries. Maybe a stingier defence could make the Vikings struggle? Line is +5.5 for Minnesota against Chicago. Should I feel interested in backing Chicago?

The true price for a team lined at +2 is 2.15 (assuming an average total which this game has) so 21/20 is about right given the juice.  If you think that the game hinges on the relative strengths of the Dolphins DL and weakness of Indy's OL you might be better looking at a sacks market though.  They are likely to be less efficient and still based on averages from last year.  Not sure if anyone outside of the spreads offer a teams sacks but worth a look.

[Tal]

A couple of betting questions, if you don't mind...

Miami seem to me to have bolstered the DL and Indy's OL has holes, which, coupled with some injuries to the Colts, makes me wonder whether the Dolphins might be a bet. The line is Miami +2. They're 21/20 for the straight win. Is either bet better than the other (my thinking is 2 not being a particularly important number suggests I'm better off taking the outright price)?

I saw an interesting stat that AP only ran 15 yards after his TD from 17 subsequent carries. Maybe a stingier defence could make the Vikings struggle? Line is +5.5 for Minnesota against Chicago. Should I feel interested in backing Chicago?

The true price for a team lined at +2 is 2.15 (assuming an average total which this game has) so 21/20 is about right given the juice.  If you think that the game hinges on the relative strengths of the Dolphins DL and weakness of Indy's OL you might be better looking at a sacks market though.  They are likely to be less efficient and still based on averages from last year.  Not sure if anyone outside of the spreads offer a teams sacks but worth a look.

Oooh good angle! Cheers

[bobby1]

A couple of betting questions, if you don't mind...

Miami seem to me to have bolstered the DL and Indy's OL has holes, which, coupled with some injuries to the Colts, makes me wonder whether the Dolphins might be a bet. The line is Miami +2. They're 21/20 for the straight win. Is either bet better than the other (my thinking is 2 not being a particularly important number suggests I'm better off taking the outright price)?

I saw an interesting stat that AP only ran 15 yards after his TD from 17 subsequent carries. Maybe a stingier defence could make the Vikings struggle? Line is +5.5 for Minnesota against Chicago. Should I feel interested in backing Chicago?

Ballard out for the season now Tal so a less than fully fit Bradshaw and Don Brown likely to be the main rb's for Indy. 5/6 +3  with Sportingbet still available if you bet with them mate

[TightEnd]

which is decent news for Luck passing yards, season bets. Fewer worthwhile running options, will have to air it out more

I would avoid Chicago -5.5. Yes favourites but AP always pulls it out the bag against Chicago

[Tal]

which is decent news for Luck passing yards, season bets. Fewer worthwhile running options, will have to air it out more

I would avoid Chicago -5.5. Yes favourites but AP always pulls it out the bag against Chicago

Always dangerous betting against him, I know...

[Tal]

105 yard kick off return from Daryl Patterson in Chicago.

Superb start for my bet on the Bears.