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Early Games Open Thread

Here are the early  games you should be watching, as you try to keep an eye on which AFC teams will make the playoffs (and could end up playing against the Chargers).

  • Jaguars at Browns (Don't overlook the Browns.  They've been playing pretty good football, and the Jaguars seem to fall into trap games quite a bit.)
  • Steelers at Dolphins (The Dolphins, with a healthy Ronnie Brown and an experienced Chad Henne, could be really good next season.)
  • Patriots at Texans (A Houston win makes the Patriots 2-6 on the road in 2009.  That could only help the Chargers.)

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Anybody else going to the game today?

Also, John, you haven’t replied to my threat.

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by matthewverygood on Jan 3, 2010 9:46 AM PST reply actions   1 recs

He caught his cleat on the turf

and twisted his knee. It didn’t look too bad. Assuming he didn’t tear anything, my guess is he’ll be back for the playoffs. It could even be Belichick having his guys fake injuries so he doesn’t catch heat for sitting them.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions  

Welker is crying on the sidelines.

He may actually be seriously hurt. That can’t be good for the Pats in the playoffs.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 10:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Now they're carting him off the field.

Anyone remember what his injury was earlier this year? This one is his left knee.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 10:21 AM PST up reply actions  

Brunell got the start for Breezer

vs. Carolina. Saints throwing in the towel on the regular season, just want to get everyone healthy it seems for the playoffs.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 10:17 AM PST reply actions  

Interestingly enough

Peyton Manning started for the Colts, and is 1 of 3 with a pick. Buffalo just scored a TD on the subsequent possession.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 10:18 AM PST reply actions  

TD Miami. 7-7 tie.

Chad Henne is really growing up. I agree with John—the Dolphins should be pretty good next year.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 10:23 AM PST reply actions  

The Pats defense, especially the pass defense, isn't very good.

If we see them, we should carve them up.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 10:24 AM PST reply actions  

I would be very very surprised

with someone other than the Colts or Chargers in the Super Bowl.

by Natrone Bomb on Jan 3, 2010 10:27 AM PST up reply actions  

I think I could take Pat White.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 11:49 AM PST reply actions  

Minnesota

is just WHALLOPING the Giants. What a meltdown for that team.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 11:50 AM PST reply actions  

That game is weird to watch

Silent crowd is strange.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 11:52 AM PST up reply actions  

Vikings up 41-0 now.

Unbelievable.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Houston has TERRIBLE ball-security problems.

Moats fumbled after a huge run, and was insanely lucky the first Patriot player missed the loose ball and his own teammate recovered it.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 11:52 AM PST reply actions  

And pick-6 for New England

off a tipped-ball.

It’s the story of the Houston franchise. So, so very close, and then fall just short.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 11:54 AM PST reply actions  

That was sad

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 11:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Yup.

I’m rooting for the Texans. I want to see them get a winning record, and make the playoffs. I’d certainly rather see them in the playoffs than the Ravens.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I visited Houston once

That’s my connection.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:03 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm crippled right now

My KFMB HD went out and I don’t have ESPN.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm using my Dad's DirecTV password

to watch Supercast. It’s pretty awesome.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions  

And as I typed that, Houston fumbled again.

But recovered it. Man, this team beats themselves more than any other.

"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds

by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:08 PM PST up reply actions  

And their kicker missed the FG again!!!

Geez, they just can’t catch a break. Can’t do anything right.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Pat White down

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:09 PM PST reply actions  

Helmet to helmet - out cold

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Looks like he wont be back in

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Pat White is moving a bit.

So he’s alive. Damn what a crappy situation.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Never mind, he's not coming back.

Our old pal Tyler Thigpen is getting ready!

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Yikes.

He’s out cold. There was a flag on the play, I thought.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Brady is back in for the Pats

after being pulled in the 2nd quarter.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:11 PM PST reply actions  

In Charger news

Jackson, Nanee, Merriman, and Weddle are all inactives.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:16 PM PST reply actions  

Don't worry

They’ll be practicing.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Pats just went up 26-13 pending PAT.

Looks like another futile 8-8 season for Houston.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 12:18 PM PST reply actions  

This should be the "Zach Open Thread"

:P

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 12:22 PM PST reply actions  

Miami is sad with Thigpen...

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:32 PM PST reply actions  

Oh, wait, he got a 1st down

That he earned.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions  

and a touchdown

I spoke too soon.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions  

More credit to the play call than Thigpen.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah I suppose I'm making it sound like it's him

It’s not.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:45 PM PST up reply actions  

THAT one was...

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Now that last touchdown

was all Thigpen

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Miami has the fire now

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:49 PM PST up reply actions  

and the ball!

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

nvm

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

I think Thigpen started to believe in himself too much

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

It's the "Big Ben is such a tough guy" show.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions  

When did Houston take the lead???

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 12:54 PM PST reply actions  

When Arian Foster decided that I needed fantasy points

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Houston's first winning season

Good for them.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions  

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