1st 2020 NFL Game Observations

[NorthCoast]

What I seen in the HOU-KC game;

• power runners are coming back in style; both sides had big RBs (Johnson, Edwards-Helaire) and neither defense was well equipped to stop these guys

• KC looked in mid-season form, no sign of lack of preseason; HOU was ok but didn't have answers defensively

• KC defense is much improved (or HOU offensive line ain't all that; the RT was getting beaten like a man-child)

• Both QBs showed how important it is to be able to move around against pressure in the pocket, and frankly, this is a big worry I have about Roethlisberger. While he looks in great shape, he has never been known as a quick QB and he really can't afford to take many big hits

• The fake crowd noise was noticeable but not overly annoying; rewatched a few games from last season and there is a definite difference, almost like a white-noise

• The unders (54.5) were loving life for 80% of the game, they were crushed in the last 5 mins.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

The fake crowd noise was noticeable but not overly annoying; rewatched a few games from last season and there is a definite difference, almost like a white-noise

Actually, according to the broadcasters last night there was no additional crowd noise pumped in. All noise was generated by the fans in attendance.

[The Man of Steel]

Going forward I just need to know the official kickoff time of every game because I have zero interest in anything else but the actual playing of football. Even if I have to miss a couple of minutes of the first quarter it would be worth it.

[NorthCoast]

Actually, according to the broadcasters last night there was no additional crowd noise pumped in. All noise was generated by the fans in attendance.

Interesting. It was kinda like a low din for the most part, but for only 17,000 fans in a huge stadium, that's not bad.

[Starlifter]

Going forward I just need to know the official kickoff time of every game because I have zero interest in anything else but the actual playing of football. Even if I have to miss a couple of minutes of the first quarter it would be worth it.

That is my plan. Tuned in 2 minutes into the first quarter. watched for 15 minutes and then switched it off. Just no enthusiasm for the game right now. I'll certainly watch the Steelers on monday - but I'm not yet ready to commit time to other games. On the plus side, the NFL gave me 30% off on gamepass this year so i'll be able to watch any game I want - when I'm ready. The other good thing about game pass is, it is JUST the game. nothing else.

Perfect.

[NorthCoast]

What I seen in the HOU-KC game;

• power runners are coming back in style; both sides had big RBs (Johnson, Edwards-Helaire) and neither defense was well equipped to stop these guys

• KC looked in mid-season form, no sign of lack of preseason; HOU was ok but didn't have answers defensively

• KC defense is much improved (or HOU offensive line ain't all that; the RT was getting beaten like a man-child)

• Both QBs showed how important it is to be able to move around against pressure in the pocket, and frankly, this is a big worry I have about Roethlisberger. While he looks in great shape, he has never been known as a quick QB and he really can't afford to take many big hits

• The fake crowd noise was noticeable but not overly annoying; rewatched a few games from last season and there is a definite difference, almost like a white-noise

• The unders (54.5) were loving life for 80% of the game, they were crushed in the last 5 mins.

Typo; the line was at 53.5. Final total was 54.

[whisper]

Going forward I just need to know the official kickoff time of every game because I have zero interest in anything else but the actual playing of football. Even if I have to miss a couple of minutes of the first quarter it would be worth it.

Nailed it. I was actually pleasantly surprised that there wasn't more "covid fear, covid fear, stir up racism," going on. It was less than I assumed it would be. I DVR it so I can fast forward through the propaganda, but still have a handle on how much crap they push on us.

[NJ-STEELER]

clyde is listed at 5'8 209, and that might be stretching it. thought the draft pubs had him at 5'7

great addition for them but i wouldn't say he's a power back