IT'S ON !!!

Yankees vs. Dodgers

Game 1
Friday Oct. 25

Game 2
Saturday Oct.26

Game 3
Monday Oct.28

Game 4
Tuesday Oct. 29

Game 5
Weds. Oct.30

Game 6
Friday Nov.1

Game 7
Saturday Nov.2

Jaylen McCollough just got called up and in two games he leads the Rams with three interceptions. During the preseason, you could see that he was making crucial plays.

What was McVay or Shula saw in the other guy, TreWhite, besides the huge FA contract to have him be the starter?

WTF???

Three guys who mostly do nothing else can’t get that operation down? Kick the fucking thing 100 times a day, 200 if that’s what it takes.

Outside of a great defensive play, it can’t be that hard inside 40 yards can it?

Any kickers out there with perspective?

NFL Week 7 Sunday, October 20, 2024

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. on CBS

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Sunday Night Football October 20, 2024

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

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Week 7 Sunday October 20, 2024

*All times are listed as ET

LATE GAMES
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. on CBS
Carolina Panthers at Washington Commodes, 4:05 p.m. on CBS
Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. on Fox

MEGA EARLY
New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars (at Wembley, London), 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network

EARLY GAMES
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. on Fox
Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. on CBS
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. on CBS
Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. on CBS
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. on Fox
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants, 1 p.m. on Fox

SNF
New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:20 p.m. on NBC and Peacock

Monday October 21, 2024

MNF
Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. on ESPN
Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals, 9 p.m. on ESPN+

Week 7 Sunday October 20, 2024

*All times are listed as ET

MEGA EARLY
New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars (at Wembley, London), 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network

EARLY GAMES
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. on Fox
Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. on CBS
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. on CBS
Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. on CBS
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. on Fox
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. on Fox
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants, 1 p.m. on Fox

LATE GAMES
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m. on CBS
Carolina Panthers at Washington Commodes, 4:05 p.m. on CBS
Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m. on Fox

SNF
New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:20 p.m. on NBC and Peacock

Monday October 21, 2024

MNF
Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. on ESPN
Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals, 9 p.m. on ESPN+

After going with two D Linemen in the first two picks last year I know it is a long shot they draft him but I feel like he is the final piece to complete the D Line. 6 foot 6 and 350 pounds but moves like a much smaller player. Doesn't take plays off, leads the team in tackles as a D Lineman, durable. Plays in the toughest conference and leads one of the best defenses in the SEC. Not a huge sack getter but many tackles for loss, collapses pockets. A player to keep an eye on.

Riley with some Shanahan action:





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Can the Rams go on a run, like they did in 2023?

WIN Oct-20 Raiders
Oct-24 Vikings (TNF)
WIN Nov-03 @Seahawks
WIN Nov-11 Dolphins (MNF)
WIN Nov-17 @Patriots

If we stop there, that’s a record of 5-5.

What do you think? Looks doable to me!

Nov-24 Eagles (SNF)
Dec-01 @Saints
Dec-08 Bills
Dec-12 @49'ers (TNF)
Dec-22 @Jets
Dec-29 Cardinals
Jan-05 Seahawks

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What's everyone cooking up to beat da raiders. . . ?

My wife is having friends over tonight. I made a cheesecake and will be making a big dish of manicotti for their meal tonight.

I am betting there will be leftovers and that is what I will be having. Don't really have plans aside from that. . .

Maybe one of you will have an idea that rocks my socks!

Damn poor Browns fans....bad team and now the team is relocation to a dome stadium that's gonna cost alot of $$$

Ian Rapaport reports that the Panthers are releasing Troy Hill in an effort to "go younger".
Hill is 33 but might be able to shore up our defense regardless.
Hill played in all six games, making two official starts and had 32 tackles and one pass break up.
He's in his 10th season.

Some good games this week.

Detroit at Minnesota should be a great game!

Can KC stay undefeated and take down the 49’ers for us?


New England Patriots (+5.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (London)

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network, fubo)

This is the dog game of the week. Both teams have major issues, but at least the Patriots have the excuse of starting a rookie quarterback in Drake Maye. With Jacksonville being the last-ranked passing defense, he might hit them with some big plays. But Jacksonville is the better team and Trevor Lawrence will play a little better.

Pick: Jaguars 29, Patriots 21

Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons (-3)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)

This is a long trip for a Seattle team coming off three straight losses. The defense is struggling. That's not a good thing against a good Atlanta offense. Look for a lot of points here as both quarterbacks play well. But it's Kirk Cousins who plays better for the Falcons.

Pick: Falcons 34, Seahawks 30

Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills (-9)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Bills are playing on a short week after beating the Jets. The Titans are coming off a bad loss to the Colts at home. Their offense has been lifeless for much of the season, while the Bills can roll up points. But I think the Tennessee defense will keep the Titans in this one. It's closer than expected.

Pick: Bills 23, Titans 17

Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5) at Cleveland Browns

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The battle of Ohio isn't what we thought it might be when the season started. The Browns are awful on offense, while the Bengals have struggled on defense. Something has to give here. I say Joe Burrow plays well and the Bengals defense will to continue what other defenses have done to the Browns this season, which is to make Deshaun Watson struggle. Bengals win it.

Pick: Bengals 21, Browns 17

Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers (-3)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

This is game featuring two of the better young passers in the league in C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love. Both can put up big numbers in the passing game. The Texans are playing consecutive road games, which is tough. The Packers will get the best of it as Love wins a shootout with Stroud.

Pick: Packers 34, Texans 30

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts (-3.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)

The Dolphins are off their bye, which they badly needed, while the Colts are coming off a road victory over the Titans. Anthony Richardson will be back for the Colts at quarterback, while Tyler Huntley will start for the Dolphins. Both of these teams have had defensive issues stopping the run, so look for the Colts with the better run game to find a way.

Pick: Colts 21, Dolphins 17

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings (-2.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)

This is for first place in the division with the Vikings coming off the bye and the Lions coming off a blowout of the Cowboys on the road. The Lions lost Aidan Hutchinson with a broken leg, which will impact their pass rush in a big way. Look for Sam Darnold to light it up throwing to ustin Jefferson. The Lions will get theirs as well with Jared Goff playing well. It will be a fun one to watch, but the Vikings will win it.

Pick: Vikings 31, Lions 26

Philadelphia Eagles (-3) at New York Giants

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)

The Eagles didn't look good in beating the Browns last week, while the Giants lacked offense in their loss to the Bengals. The Giants defense is playing well, while the Eagles offense is not. The Giants will get back receiver Malik Nabers in this one, which will matter in a big way. The Giants win it in an upset.

Pick: Giants 24, Eagles 20

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Rams (-6.5)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

The Rams are coming off a bye, which they needed for injury reasons. The Raiders have lost two straight and the change to Aidan O'Connell at quarterback improved the offense but didn't get a victory. How does the trade of Davante Adams impact this team? The Rams are the better team and Matt Stafford will be the better quarterback. Rams take it.

Pick: Rams 27, Raiders 19

Carolina Panthers at Washington Commodes (-7.5)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)

This is a game featuring two defenses that have issues with two offenses that can score. So look for a shootout of sorts between Jayden Daniels and Andy Dalton. In the end, I'm betting it's Daniels that gets the best of it as Washington bounces back from losing to the Ravens last week.

Pick: Commodes 35, Panthers 27

Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers (-1)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)

This is a big game for both teams, the Super Bowl rematch. The Chiefs are coming off a bye, while the 49ers played last Thursday so it negates it some. The 49ers have been struggling on defense, which isn't a good thing against Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are playing well on defense. That carries over as they win a tough road game.

Pick: Chiefs 27, 49ers 23

New York Jets (-1.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo try for free)

The Jets made a move to go get Davante Adams, who should help the offense if he plays. The Steelers have a quarterback issue again as it looks like Russell Wilson is taking first-team reps. No matter who plays, it will be the running game and defense that key this game for the Steelers. But the Jets will get back to playing good run defense and Aaron Rodgers will do enough to win a tough road game.

Pick: Jets 23, Steelers 17

Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN, fubo try for free)

This is a big game between two of the better teams in the league right now. Both offenses can roll up big points in a hurry. This might be one of those games where the last team with the ball wins. Being at home and on Monday, I'll go with Baker Mayfield to win a shootout.

Pick: Bucs 34, Ravens 31

Los Angeles Chargers (-2.5) at Arizona Cardinals

Monday, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

The Chargers are out on the road for the second straight week after winning at Denver. The Cardinals are home for the first time in three weeks. Arizona is undermanned on defense, which shows up weekly — even if they play hard. I'm betting that the Chargers win it behind their offense. Kyler Murray won't keep up as the Chargers defense continues to play well.

Pick: Chargers 27, Cardinals 14

Rams Player’s Stolen iPad Contains Team Playbook​

Los Angeles Rams lineman Conor McDermott is not a name fans hear about commonly unless he is screwing up badly in a game.

His name is all over the news this week after something valuable was stolen from him.

Conor McDermott reportedly had his team-issued iPad stolen from his car this week. The iPad contains the team’s playbook and footage for review.

According to TMZ Sports, the Los Angeles Rams star’s car was parked in a residential area when the device was taken.

He now has the Los Angeles Police Department investigating the matter after they were contacted.

No arrests have been made in the case, per TMZ.

The Los Angeles Rams are facing an uphill battle as they enter Week 7 with a disappointing 1-4 record. Their playoff hopes, reignited by a surprise run in 2023, are fading fast.

The absence of rookie sensation Puka Nacua, sidelined since Week 1 with a sprained PCL, has significantly hampered the team. Nacua, who had one of the best rookie seasons ever, is not expected to return for their matchup against the Raiders, despite already serving the minimum four-game stint on injured reserve.

Head Coach Sean McVay needs to find a spark for his team, whose remaining schedule offers a glimmer of hope with games against beatable opponents like the Dolphins, Patriots, Seahawks, and Raiders. Despite the challenging start, the Rams are looking to recapture the magic that propelled them to the playoffs just last season.

Facing a challenging road ahead, the team will need to overcome significant obstacles to achieve success.

Thursday Night Football October 17, 2024

Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints 8:15pm ET

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Decent listen actually. Probably gonna catch hell for saying this, but if you put a beard on Kelly Stafford, she could go as Cooper Kupp for Halloween, haha.

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This just looks like a game we should dominate. Raiders have given up 18 sacks and our Rush group should be looking to hunt. I don't know, I'm just feeling really confident on this Wed as we gear up to play this team at home. Of course LA probably has more Raider fans than Ram fans but it's been that way since the 80's.
Feels like we'll come out and pound the Raiders with Williams and Corum and get after their QB. I feel a blowout is coming. Go Rams.

Just a different train of thought.The Lions sign players early. I know Goff & Gurley were signed early which I thought they over paid though ? That 5th year.

Football Life Origins on the NFL Network tonight at 8PM EDT, in my area at least. I hadn't heard of this prior to today. A half hour show.

Tom Brady’s bid to buy a piece of the Raiders is approved​

It’s a day of future Hall of Fame quarterbacks getting what they wanted.

Aaron Rodgers got former Raiders receiver Davante Adams. And Tom Brady got a piece of the Raiders formerly held by Mark Davis.

The NFL has announced (basically) that Brady’s bid to buy a piece of the Raiders finally has been approved, more than a year and a half after he struck a deal with Davis to buy it.

It’s still a mistake. Not because Brady shouldn’t have been permitted to do what very well might have be a sweetheart, below-market deal (the details haven’t been released) but because he works for Fox, calling games involving (in theory) all teams.

Brady now has a duty to the Raiders. Which is at odds with his duty to Fox and its audience.

The Fox audience is already getting short shrift, given that Brady can’t watch practices, attend production meetings, or even set foot in a team facility (other than the Raiders). He also can’t criticize officiating, even when officiating needs to be criticized.

Look at last night’s Bills-Jets game, with 22 penalties and 204 penalty yards. Criticism at times was justified. ESPN’s Troy Aikman, for example, at one point disagreed with rules analyst Russell Yurk’s attempt to justify a roughing the passer foul. Brady can’t do that, without having to potentially give up a piece of his $37.5 million per year salary.

Again, Brady shouldn’t want to do both. The league shouldn’t have let him do both. And voices in the media shouldn’t be afraid to say so.