stonewall 647 Posted November 25, 2020 Source: Tom Pelissero - NFL Network Tom Pelissero reports, "The NFL is closely monitoring the situation with the Ravens, who have had 10 confirmed new positive COVID-19 cases among players and Tier 1 - Tier 2 personnel in the past week. Expect decisions Wednesday before the team travels to Pittsburgh." We'll hopefully have clarity on this by tomorrow afternoon. In the meantime, if you have Ravens or Steelers in your lineups, be ready to make some moves if needed.....especially if they don't guarantee a move to Sunday or Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 558 Posted November 25, 2020 I hope they play the game Thursday. I've been a football fan my whole life, but never really cared about the Thanksgiving games unless the Minnesota Vikings were playing. When I started playing fantasy football in 2005, that changed. Now I enjoy watching them because most years, I have a player or 2 involved in each one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted November 25, 2020 As fun as Thanksgiving TNF is... they should move it to Sunday. Mainly Bal can’t practice right now, really the whole week so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,114 Posted November 25, 2020 Meh. Just play the game. It's not like the Ravens were going to win anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,545 Posted November 25, 2020 30 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: Meh. Just play the game. It's not like the Ravens were going to win anyway. Any given Thanksgiving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,114 Posted November 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, kutulu said: Any given Thanksgiving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted November 25, 2020 Steelers are 2-6 on turkey day, and 0-1 on turkey day vs Ravens , ol boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 25, 2020 Jerome Bettis? Nah...there's a new Bus in town. Gus the Bus And he is gonna roll over the Steelas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted November 25, 2020 30 minutes ago, stonewall said: Jerome Bettis? Nah...there's a new Bus in town. Gus the Bus And he is gonna roll over the Steelas Get off the Gus bus and find a new zone, Stone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 266 Posted November 25, 2020 1000% confirmation that Lamar was the "undisclosed" 5th player ... this league is a sh1show run by gutless turds - no balls - it shoulda been played with RGKnee at QB 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted November 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, NEWPOSTERGUY! said: it shoulda been played with RGKnee at QB It "should" have been played without COVID. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 25, 2020 Does that mean Dobbins and Ingram are no longer a lock to not play....or did they actually test positive for Covid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 266 Posted November 25, 2020 1 minute ago, AxeElf said: It "should" have been played without COVID. i get the grammar, chief ... "shoulda" is slang, "should of" (which most dunces use) is illiteracy. THEY SHOULD HAVE POSTPONED SAN FRAN - GREEN BAY ... the 49ers had to start some of their cafeteria staff that night - they were as hard hit as the RatBirds. ... but they can't have this game without LJax, i s'pose (<---- also slang) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted November 25, 2020 Not sure how this situation differs from a few weeks ago when San Francisco had to field a JV squad against the Packers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law 220 Posted November 25, 2020 As Steelers fan, and as a football fan, that's disappointing. I was looking forward to watching this Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted November 25, 2020 Well, here's a possible explanation... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 558 Posted November 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, stonewall said: Does that mean Dobbins and Ingram are no longer a lock to not play....or did they actually teat positive for Covid? Anything's possible. Look at Adam Thielen "NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports Adam Thielen tested positive and then tested negative for COVID-19" The tiny bit of conspiracy theorist in me, wonders if some of these players/people are testing positive for non-Covid influenza. It is flu season after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted November 25, 2020 Hate this mandemic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted November 25, 2020 Why 1:15? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 750 Posted November 25, 2020 Hoping it leads into the game of the week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 25, 2020 28 minutes ago, Mike FF Today said: Why 1:15? Gives them an extra 15 minutes to clear the Covid protocol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 144 Posted November 25, 2020 It's clear that someone in the NFL office doesn't like the Steelers. Other teams have had to play short-handed with a next-man-up mentality. This is twice now that the NFL has shifted schedules to accommodate a Steelers opponent. In their original schedule they were supposed to face the Ravens coming off a bye week - instead the Steelers never really got a full bye week at all. I wonder if this will be the chip on their shoulder that will motivate them to really go for an undefeated season. If this was truly about player and staff wellness, any Raven that would not be able to participate in a Thursday game due to COVID should be required to be in isolation through Sunday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 558 Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, stonewall said: Gives them an extra 15 minutes to clear the Covid protocol Then 15 minutes later they can breathe all over each other when they huddle up on every play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted November 25, 2020 28 minutes ago, Showboat said: It's clear that someone in the NFL office doesn't like the Steelers. Other teams have had to play short-handed with a next-man-up mentality. This is twice now that the NFL has shifted schedules to accommodate a Steelers opponent. In their original schedule they were supposed to face the Ravens coming off a bye week - instead the Steelers never really got a full bye week at all. I wonder if this will be the chip on their shoulder that will motivate them to really go for an undefeated season. If this was truly about player and staff wellness, any Raven that would not be able to participate in a Thursday game due to COVID should be required to be in isolation through Sunday. Yeah that’s it, someone in the NFL doesn’t like one of their best organizations. The fix might be on. Happy Thanksgiving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted November 26, 2020 7 hours ago, NEWPOSTERGUY! said: i get the grammar, chief ... "shoulda" is slang, "should of" (which most dunces use) is illiteracy. True enough, but I wasn't being a grammar nazi. I was contrasting your notion of how the game "should" have been played (i.e., "with RGKnee at QB") with my notion that the game "should" have been played in a universe without COVID. I think mine is a more fundamental level of shouldness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted November 26, 2020 Quote The Ravens have multiple new positive Covid test results today. NFL continues to closely monitor the situation to determine if this game is still played Sunday. No changes to status yet. CBS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 26, 2020 1 hour ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: The Ravens have multiple new positive Covid test results today. NFL continues to closely monitor the situation to determine if this game is still played Sunday. No changes to status yet. Yup: the Ravens had additional positive tests for COVID-19 on Wednesday. The team was originally scheduled to play the Steelers on Thursday, but following the placement of several Baltimore players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the game was moved to Sunday at 1:15 p.m ET. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the NFL "continues to closely monitor the situation" in order to decide whether the contest will even proceed as currently scheduled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 266 Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 12:55 PM, NEWPOSTERGUY! said: 1000% confirmation that Lamar was the "undisclosed" 5th player ... this league is a sh1show run by gutless turds - no balls - it shoulda been played with RGKnee at QB gee, looks like i called that one perfectly ... i just knew it had to be Lamar - they weren't gonna fool NPG, ya hear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 558 Posted November 27, 2020 Tests positive for COVID-19 November 26, 2020 Jackson has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. ANALYSIS Assuming Jackson's positive test is confirmed by the Ravens, he'll likely miss Sunday's game against the Steelers if the game is played as scheduled. If he misses game action, Robert Griffin could take over under center for Baltimore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted November 27, 2020 In my superflexes looks like I need 2 backup QBs pronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted November 27, 2020 If this games gets pushed then the whole NFL season gets pushed right? No more byes for these teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, NEWPOSTERGUY! said: . i just knew it had to be Lamar - they weren't gonna fool NPG, ya hear? Nice call. You are NEWPOSTERGUY!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted November 27, 2020 The Madden Curse continues for Lamar Jackson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted November 27, 2020 Nfl is facing a tough and interesting decision on this game. N Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 144 Posted November 27, 2020 40 minutes ago, weepaws said: Nfl is facing a tough and interesting decision on this game. N Shouldn't be that tough. Ravens cases started showing up Sunday and Monday. With already delaying the game - that's a nearly a full week for isolation and testing. They should be able to play with those who have cleared testing and contact tracing. That's why they implemented special expanded practice squad rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted November 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, Showboat said: Shouldn't be that tough. Ravens cases started showing up Sunday and Monday. With already delaying the game - that's a nearly a full week for isolation and testing. They should be able to play with those who have cleared testing and contact tracing. That's why they implemented special expanded practice squad rules. The first time I’ve heard that Jackson had texted positive is today, so I’ll say it again, tough decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huskyhater75 242 Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 2:36 PM, weepaws said: Yeah that’s it, someone in the NFL doesn’t like one of their best organizations. The fix might be on. Happy Thanksgiving. I agree weepaws, if anything the NFL favors the Stealers-probably the dirtiest (Hines Ward?) team, and the first to use steroids back in 70's. Give me a break, I've seen Stealers benefit from many bad calls over the decades-"holding" (SB 'win' over Seattle) anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,037 Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, weepaws said: The first time I’ve heard that Jackson had texted positive is today, so I’ll say it again, tough decision. It’s not about Lamar having Covid, it’s about the Ravens not having it contained. As long as the Ravens keep getting new players turning up positive, they can’t play the game. They have to prove it’s contained and go with who they got just like New England and SF had to do. Otherwise, the NFL can’t risk spreading it to the Steelers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites