O'Brien says JJ Watt could play in Week One
Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien says that injured star J.J. Watt is feeling much better and that it "looks decent" for him to play in the season opener against Chicago on Sept. 11.

 

Patriots' Ninkovich suspended 4 games for PEDs
New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances.

 

Brady plays first half as Pats fall to Giants


Tom Brady , The Canadian Press

See you again in five weeks, Tom Brady. With a four-game suspension for his role in the "Deflategate" scandal beginning in just a few days, Brady had an NFL going-away party Thursday night, playing the first half in the New England Patriots' preseason finale against the New York Giants.

 

Just in case anyone cares who won their last preseason game yesterday:

And Washington beat Tampa Bay 20-13 on Wednesday as well.

 

Now the fun starts and I will be on the ball (pun intended) and be posting scores and stats as well as keeping an eye on the odds makers for the Super Bowl favorites.

On a sidenote: my Calgary Stampeders are odds on favorites to repeat as Grey Cup Champions this season ...

 

Next Thursday 9/8 @ 8:30 Carolina @ Denver !! Are you Ready for some Football ??

 

I take Carolina by 17 ...

 

Shooter has Denver up by 7.
They don't have a reliable quarterback, but then, they don't need one with that defense.
Cardinals game not withstanding ............

 

People keep saying Rex Ryans heart remains in Baltimore.I,myself,as a Ravens fan,have no love for Ryan,and Baltimore better play like it too!

 

Go Ravens!!!

 

Halftime:Ravens-v-Bills..Ravens on top 10-7..Just Do it Baltimore!!!

 

Kaepernick tellingly silent as Seahawks unveil anthem ‘unity’


The Seahawks are sending a message as a team for the national anthem on Sunday, Sept. 11, in a message bent on unity instead of protest.

Wide receiver Doug Baldwin posted a video Saturday afternoon announcing the team would link arms and stand in light of Colin Kaepernick’s growing movement of athletes sitting or taking a knee during the playing of the song celebrating America. Kaepernick cited oppression of blacks and minorities in choosing to make a stand, while the Seahawks — apparently including cornerback Jeremy Lane, who sat during the anthem in their final preseason game — will stand as one.

In the video, which quotes Martin Luther King Jr., the players are joined together, predominantly alternating white and black players.

Martin Luther King Jr. once famously said “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”#BuildABridge pic.twitter.com/n1qP5c2RGM

— Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) September 10, 2016

“We are a team comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds,” Baldwin said in the video, unveiling a motion honoring the nation and flag in what some previously believed would be a team-wide protest. “And as a team, we have chosen to stand and interlock arms in unity. We honor those who have fought for the freedom we cherish. And we stand to ensure that the riches of freedom, and the security of justice for all people. Progress can and will be made only if we stand together.”

Kaepernick has been retweeting athletes who adopt his national anthem stance, along with messages from other athletes who support him. The 49ers quarterback hasn’t made any mention of the Seahawks’ plans, though.

“I’m extremely proud,” Baldwin told reporters Friday about what the Seahawks had in mind. “I’m excited. Extremely proud. Like I said, it makes me want to cry almost, just how our team has handled this and the discussions we’ve had and how we’ve come together. It’s been absolutely amazing.”

 

Dallas is currently up 3-0 near the end of the 1st quarter against the Giants and Prescott looks comfortable in his new QB position.

Looks like Romo's days in Dallas are numbered ...

 

The Panthers lost by one stinken point????? *sigh*

 

Bunch of tight games to start. Parody is raising it's head to start the season. Will it continue come week 2?