What Are People Going To Say When Denver Wins?

[BeenHereBefore 1,704]

On the spread lol. I actually like them to win out right ML but playing it safe and just spread.

[League Champion 1,993]

New England -4.5  last time I checked. 

I can't help but love NE at that number. I don't think Stidham will do anything against the NE defense. 

[dogcows 1,499]

Who’s even gonna watch it? The real Super Bowl is Rams/Seahawks. Winner of that should easily roll over whoever wins the AFC. 

[League Champion 1,993]

Just now, dogcows said:

Who’s even gonna watch it? The real Super Bowl is Rams/Seahawks. Winner of that should easily roll over whoever wins the AFC. 

You trust Darnold in a Superbowl? I don't 

 

[lickin_starfish 2,061]

The Patriots have been selected to be the champs for America's 250th birthday.

[Voltaire 5,569]

Next week, when I unbox, "I've told you for years that Stidham is a top flight quarterback" for the first time, I'm going to expect you all to act like it's true.

Thanks in advance.

[edjr 7,159]

6 minutes ago, lickin_starfish said:

The Patriots have been selected to be the champs for America's 250th birthday.

like 9/11

[League Champion 1,993]

3 minutes ago, Voltaire said:

Stidham is a top flight quarterback"

Based on what? His career stats are less than impressive 

[Voltaire 5,569]

Just now, League Champion said:

Based on what? His career stats are less than impressive 

I'm waiting until after he does something impressive to pretend to have said it.

I hate ruining my joke by explaining it. 

[League Champion 1,993]

1 minute ago, Voltaire said:

I'm waiting until after he does something impressive to pretend to have said it.

I hate ruining my joke by explaining it. 

Ahhh, I hear ya. Just curious, I was hoping that you knew something that I didn't. I was ready to load up on the Broncos. 

[Voltaire 5,569]

11 minutes ago, League Champion said:

Ahhh, I hear ya. Just curious, I was hoping that you knew something that I didn't. I was ready to load up on the Broncos. 

He had enough success in college to get drafted in the 4th round and since then has demonstrated enough talent to bounce around earning/winning backup jobs for eight years. The teacher in the classroom next to mine exudes Denver orange and blue through his pores, he claims the Broncos O-line is solid and should be strong enough to give him time to make plays, plus playing at home in the thin air is always an advantage to Denver teams that are use to the unique environment.  I don't know much more than that.

[League Champion 1,993]

6 minutes ago, Voltaire said:

He had enough success in college to get drafted in the 4th round and since then has demonstrated enough talent to bounce around earning/winning backup jobs for eight years. The teacher in the classroom next to mine exudes Denver orange and blue through his pores, he claims the Broncos O-line is solid and should be strong enough to give him time to make plays, plus playing at home in the thin air is always an advantage to Denver teams that are use to the unique environment.  I don't know much more than that.

While it would surprise me, it wouldn't shock me if the Broncos won. I just don't see Stidham putting up enough points to keep up with Maye. NE would have to be bad 

[MDC 8,338]

1 hour ago, League Champion said:

New England -4.5  last time I checked. 

I can't help but love NE at that number. I don't think Stidham will do anything against the NE defense. 

I love the Broncos at that number. 

[Strike 6,195]

1 hour ago, Voltaire said:

Next week, when I unbox, "I've told you for years that Stidham is a top flight quarterback" for the first time, I'm going to expect you all to act like it's true.

Thanks in advance.

Remember how earlier this season you were doing your weekly rankings and consistently ranked Denver like 12th in the league and 3rd in the AFC West even when they were leading their division?  I do, Nostradamus.

[League Champion 1,993]

2 hours ago, MDC said:

I love the Broncos at that number. 

Why? How? 

[MDC 8,338]

Just now, League Champion said:

Why? How? 

Home field advantage, a D that can keep games close, and an elite offensive coach who’s going to game plan to something up to protect Stidham. 

[League Champion 1,993]

1 minute ago, MDC said:

Home field advantage, a D that can keep games close, and an elite offensive coach who’s going to game plan to something up to protect Stidham. 

I hear you. You're not wrong but I don't see Stidham keeping this close. I don't doubt Payton, I doubt the QB. 

[MDC 8,338]

2 minutes ago, League Champion said:

I hear you. You're not wrong but I don't see Stidham keeping this close. I don't doubt Payton, I doubt the QB. 

I’m not a gambler and I could be wrong. I just think the spread is very rich for a 1 seed that’s built on D and lost one home game all year. The over/under of 42-43 implies a lower scoring close game.

[League Champion 1,993]

Just now, MDC said:

I’m not a gambler and I could be wrong. I just think the spread is very rich for a 1 seed that’s built on D and lost one home game all year. The over/under of 42-43 implies a lower scoring close game.

Fair enough. 

[HellToupee 2,448]

I like the Pats . I don’t see how Denver scores much

[Bier Meister 1,789]

6 hours ago, League Champion said:

You trust Darnold in a Superbowl? I don't 

 

I think he is fine. They have enough other elements to overcome the rams.

 

both strong teams

[MikeMatt 555]

9 hours ago, League Champion said:

You trust Darnold in a Superbowl? I don't 

 

I’d “love” to see high NYJ draft pick win it all before Jets make playoffs or even .500 record. 
 

I can’t believe Sam is on his 5th NFL team by 28 years old. 

[League Champion 1,993]

1 hour ago, MikeMatt said:

I’d “love” to see high NYJ draft pick win it all before Jets make playoffs or even .500 record. 
 

I can’t believe Sam is on his 5th NFL team by 28 years old. 

Yeah, it would be crazy if he won it all. I hope he's not still "seeing ghosts". 

[BeenHereBefore 1,704]

16 hours ago, League Champion said:

New England -4.5  last time I checked. 

I can't help but love NE at that number. I don't think Stidham will do anything against the NE defense. 

I feel good with that and should have been -7 and will sucker betters to the Pats.

[listen2me 23 1,978]

22 hours ago, League Champion said:

Why? How? 

Home dogs in playoffs of 4.5 or more are 9-0 vs the spread all time.   Some of those were backup qbs.   Doesnt mean that matters in this game but its definitely a trend of sorts.   

Im having a hard time putting money on Stidham here but..

[Fnord 2,754]

I expect Denver to win outright. I hope I'm wrong, cuz fock Sean Payton.

[Fnord 2,754]

1 minute ago, listen2me 23 said:

Home dogs in playoffs of 4.5 or more are 9-0 vs the spread all time.   Some of those were backup qbs.   Doesnt mean that matters in this game but its definitely a trend of sorts.   

Im having a hard time putting money on Stidham here but..

IIRC Two of those were games in which the Vikings were favored on the road in the NFCCG. Final composite score of those two games, one of which featured backup QB Nick Foles: 79-7

[cmh6476 1,207]

Good job Broncos

[HellToupee 2,448]

New England 20-6 

[League Champion 1,993]

2 minutes ago, HellToupee said:

New England 20-6 

I think it'll be ugly like that to 

[Flipper 76]

If Maye doesn't turn the ball over often he should have time to take advantage of the Denver DBs.

[Alias Detective 1,483]

23 hours ago, MDC said:

Home field advantage, a D that can keep games close, and an elite offensive coach who’s going to game plan to something up to protect Stidham. 

I think that game plan is to keep the clock ticking on offensive with a running game and long handoff type pass plays and Denver is going to get sacks keeping ALL keeping the clock running.  I expect a low scoring game from an offensive perspective.  

[MDC 8,338]

Just now, Alias Detective said:

I think that game plan is to keep the clock ticking on offensive with a running long handoff pass plays and Denver is going to get sacks keeping the clock running.  I expect a low scoring game from an offensive perspective.  

I think you’re right. Peyton seems like an a-hole but he’s a great coach and Denver’s D can keep them in any game. I’m not a betting man but I’d take the points 100% and won’t be shocked if the Broncos win outright.

[League Champion 1,993]

Did people forget how good NE's defense is? They almost killed Stroud last week. 

How is Stidham supposed to be better? 

[Alias Detective 1,483]

1 minute ago, League Champion said:

Did people forget how good NE's defense is? They almost killed Stroud last week. 

How is Stidham supposed to be better? 

Legs

[cmh6476 1,207]

7 minutes ago, League Champion said:

Did people forget how good NE's defense is? They almost killed Stroud last week. 

How is Stidham supposed to be better? 

Denver has a stout o-line, where Houston traded two of their better o-lineman in the offseason. And they weren't even that great last year.   These two things are not the same. 

[League Champion 1,993]

Just now, cmh6476 said:

Denver has a stout o-line, where Houston traded two of their better o-lineman in the offseason. And they weren't even that great last year.   These two things are not the same. 

You're not wrong, but it's Stidham. 

Nobody here can make a serious argument for him. He's done nothing in the NFL

[cmh6476 1,207]

1 minute ago, League Champion said:

You're not wrong, but it's Stidham. 

Nobody here can make a serious argument for him. He's done nothing in the NFL

Oh for sure.   But d and a conservative gameplan with a decent line stands a better chance than defense and a line where the qb who doesn't do well under pressure is running for his life. 

[League Champion 1,993]

Just now, cmh6476 said:

Oh for sure.   But d and a conservative gameplan with a decent line stands a better chance than defense and a line where the qb who doesn't do well under pressure is running for his life. 

I don't think Denver was that good to begin with. That's more my point. Taking away Nix doesn't make them better in my mind. 

I'm not saying that Denver can't win, I think they'll need a terrible performance from Maye for that to happen, that's all. It's more about Maye than Stidham IMO

[listen2me 23 1,978]

13 minutes ago, League Champion said:

I don't think Denver was that good to begin with. That's more my point. Taking away Nix doesn't make them better in my mind. 

I'm not saying that Denver can't win, I think they'll need a terrible performance from Maye for that to happen, that's all. It's more about Maye than Stidham IMO

I mean how many times did Maye put the ball on the ground last week?  Like Ed has said if Davis Mills plays that game Houston wins.