The Marathon Continues.

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 19:04

Week 4 NFL Results
KC 21 - TB 14 :: LAR 41 - BUF 35 :: NE 49 - PIT 21 :: TOR 19 - CHI 13
PHI 24 - DET 10 :: JAX 42 - TEN 10 :: DAL 21 - NO 16 :: GB 28 - MIN 21
SF 33 - SEA 14 :: LAC 44 - IND 14 :: CAR 42 - LV 7 :: NYG 45 - BAL 7
MIA 38 - NYJ 21 :: ARI 28 - ATL 16
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Players of the Week
QB Will Castonzo (LAC): 26 of 35, 382 yards, 5 touchdowns.
QB Jared Goff (LAR): 26 of 37, 359 yards, 5 touchdowns.
CB Travon Mullen (NE): 9 tackles, interception.
DT Jay Tufele (PHI): 7 tackles, 2 sacks.
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Notable Injuries
HB Jonathan Taylor (PHI): Season (knee)
TE Noah Fant (CAR): Season (hip)
T Ryan Ramczyk (NO): Season (shoulder)
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Notable Transactions
Denver Broncos re-sign DE Zeke Hoskins (3yr, $47.8 million)
Cleveland Browns re-sign CB Denzel Ward (1yr, $11.9 million)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-sign DE Harmon Booth (3yr, $45.1 million)
Tennessee Titans re-sign DE Derrick Pope (3yr, $33.6 million)

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 19:15

Keaton, Chargers Agree on Extension
The Los Angeles Chargers announced on their social media page that they have re-signed pass rusher Rashard Keaton to a five-year extension.

The deal just comes one week after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the team had hit a road block with their former number one overall pick regarding the year over year money. In the report, Schefter detailed that the team wanted to keep Keaton wanted to go over the $13 million mark while the team was adamant on keeping him in a deal that was on par with the four year, $32.8 million deal that Toronto Huskies edge rusher Nolan Garrison received three years ago.

According to initial reports, the deal is somewhere in the middle with the reported number being $62.3 million over five years, stretching out the deal to give Keaton a cap hit of $11.1 million in 2029 and maxing out his deal in 2033 at $13.9 million. The low cap hit numbers until 2030 -- relatively speaking -- gives Los Angeles some flexibility as some other draft prospects will be due for extensions such as Vincent Zellner and quarterback Will Castonzo.

The timing of the detail is likely linked to Tennessee's Derrick Pope and Tampa's Harmon Booth receiving extensions. Both Pope and Booth were drafted after Keaton but have arguably been more productive. Booth's deal peaks at $15.8 million while Pope's peaks at $11.9 million. Both signed shorter, three year deals.

The extension still gives Los Angeles upwards of $45 million to potentially re-sign guys like Joey Bosa and Hunter Henry or potentially replace the 33-year old combo. They could opt to save some of that money to help re-sign their 2026 draft class which included the aforementioned Zellner along with defensive back Samuel Fleming and some potentially key free agents in offensive linemen Austin Griggs and Stephen Zeigler.

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 19:24

Week 5 Preview: Denver Broncos
Record: 3-0, T-1st AFC West

Team Leaders
Passing: D'Eriq King (73% completion, 778 yards, 5 TD, INT, 113.1 rating)
Rushing: Christian Bellamy (153 yards, 3.1 ypc, 2 TD)
Receiving: Courtland Sutton (12 receptions, 167 yards, TD)
Defense: Jayvon Harris (14 tackles, 2 TFL, 1.0 sack, INT)

Team Rankings
Total Offense: 5th
Total Defense: 7th
Points Per Game: 8th
Turnover Differential: T-5th

Injuries
DT Kaelin Sylvester

The AFC West is turning out to be football's best division with three undefeated teams in Kansas City, Denver and the defending champions Chargers. D'Eriq King was able to overcome a slow start last season and lead Denver to the playoffs where they would lose to the eventual champions.

For the first time since the Peyton Manning-led Broncos, Denver came into the year with expectations and have lived up to them just three games into the season. They improved their offensive line with the free agent acquisition of offensive guard Chris Lindstrom in hopes of better protecting King and added to an already good defensive line with the free agent signing of Greg O'Neal and the drafting of defensive end DaVonte Gates in the first round.

The Broncos have been a tough out for the Chargers recently but they do get A.J. Brown back into the mix and Will Castonzo has simply been one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Will that continue on the road, at night in front of a ruckus Denver crowd?

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 20:49

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LAC (5-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 || 35
DEN (3-1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 || 3
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Chargers Blanket King, Broncos Offense For Three Quarters
In a match up between two of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league, it was the defense that stole the show.

Until the A.J. Brown - D.K. Metcalf Show began in the fourth quarter with the former college teammates combining for three touchdowns in twelve minutes as the Chargers end up blowing out the Denver Broncos 35-3.

With almost more punts (5) than points (7) in the first half, the Chargers somehow never trailed the entire game as they were able to limit D'Eriq King's effectiveness with his legs by spying him while their top corners were able to blanket the outside receiver. King eventually got it going, exploiting some bad matchups on the inside for the defense as tight end Mike Selvie finished with 11 receptions for 103 yards.

King would throw for 342 but most of it came in the offensive filled fourth quarter.

Will Castonzo and the Chargers offense got it going when on third down, D.K. Metcalf took a simple slant route 72-yards as the Broncos had brought pressure and played cover zero. Denver responded with their best drive of the day, reaching the endzone for the first time but opted to take the points on fourth down.

On the ensuing drive, Los Angeles drove down the field in a similar fashion but instead ended it with a touchdown to Brown, his first as a Charger.

Following a Bronco punt, Brown found the endzone once more in more spectacular fashion as Castonzo escaped the pocket and threw the ball down the field to Brown who leaped over a defender, made another man miss and sprinted into the endzone.

The next Bronco drive ended in a punt being blocked by Samuel Fleming which was recovered in the endzone by Ashtyn Davis for a touchdown.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1

Quarter 2
[LAC] D. Metcalf 37 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (4:05)

Quarter 3

Quarter 4
[LAC] D. Metcalf 72 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (14:11)
[DEN] M. Day, 21 Yd FG (9:18)
[LAC] A. Brown 5 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (4:21)
[LAC] A. Brown 52 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (2:34)
[LAC] A. Davis, returned fumble 1 Yds (1:33)
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Los Angeles Chargers
Will Castonzo: 21 of 34, 345 yards, 4 touchdowns, 4 carries, 23 yards.
Felix Whittaker: 10 carries, 43 yards.
D.K. Metcalf: 5 receptions, 155 yards, 2 touchdowns.
A.J. Brown: 4 receptions, 96 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Samuel Fleming: 9 tackles, tackle for loss, blocked punt.
DeAndre Bridge: 9 tackles, 1.5 sacks, forced fumble.
Vincent Zellner: 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.
Christian Childs: 5 tackles, tackle for loss, 1.5 sacks.
Willis Rayford: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.

Denver Broncos
D'Eriq King: 26 of 33, 342 yards, 1 carry, 1 yard, fumble.
Christian Bellamy: 15 carries, 26 yards.
Justin Boothe: 10 carries, 18 yards.
Mike Selvie: 11 receptions, 103 yards.
Tyler Boyd: 5 receptions, 48 yards.
Courtland Sutton: 3 receptions, 98 yards.
Zeke Hoskins: 4 tackles, sack.
Jonathan Allen: 2 tackles, tackle for loss, sack.

Post by **djp73** » 16 Dec 2020, 07:24

too easy

Post by **Captain Canada** » 16 Dec 2020, 14:56

Defense came to play :obama:

Post by **Soapy** » 16 Dec 2020, 17:41

Behind the Numbers: Breakdown of Chargers Week Five Win at Denver Broncos

Offensive Line Grades
LT Melvin McKinley: 56 snaps, 37 dropbacks, 19 rushes, 2 penalties, 69.3 PFF grade.
LG Chauncey Truman: 56 snaps, 37 dropbacks, 19 rushes, sack allowed, run stuff allowed, 53.4 PFF grade.
C Austin Griggs: 56 snaps, 37 dropbacks, 19 rushes, run stuff allowed, penalty, 58.9 PFF grade.
RG Stephen Zeigler: 56 snaps, 37 dropbacks, 19 rushes, 2 penalties, 69.3 PFF grade.
RT Jerron Bowman: 56 snaps, 37 dropbacks, 19 rushes, 2 sacks allowed, penalty, 53.0 PFF grade.
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Grade Scale :: 80+ ELITE | 79-70 ABOVE AVERAGE | 69-60 AVERAGE | 59> BELOW AVERAGE

Defensive Grades
DE Christian Childs: 67 snaps, 5 tackles, tackle for loss, 1.5 sacks, run stuff, 72.2 PFF grade.
NT Cedric Darius: 43 snaps, 4 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 run stuffs, 81.3 PFF grade.
DE Vincent Zellner: 64 snaps, 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 QB hurries, 2 run stuffs, 96.0 PFF grade.
EDGE Joey Bosa: 38 snaps, 3 tackles, tackle for loss, 0.5 sack, 74.5 PFF grade.
EDGE Rashard Keaton: 65 snaps, 2 tackles, sack, run stuff, 57.2 PFF grade.
EDGE Willis Rayford: 36 snaps, 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, QB hurry, run stuff, 80.9 PFF grade.
LB Layne Scott: 45 snaps, 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 pass breakups, 2 run stuffs, 4 catches allowed, 68.3 PFF grade.
LB DeAndre Bridge: 70 snaps, 9 tackles, 1.5 sacks, run stuff, 4 catches allowed, 65.4 PFF grade.
CB Jalen Ramsey: 65 snaps, 5 tackles, 2 run stuffs, 2 catches allowed, 71.0 PFF grade.
CB Malik Truman: DNP.
CB Donovan Bigby: 71 snaps, 8 tackles, pass breakup, run stuff, 5 catches allowed, 68.3 PFF grade.
S Samuel Fleming: 69 snaps, 9 tackles, tackle for loss, pass breakup, QB hurry, 3 run stuffs, catch allowed, 77.3 PFF grade.
S Derwin James Jr: 69 snaps, 8 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, run stuff, catch allowed, 75.3 PFF grade.
S Sean Butler: 65 snaps, 9 tackles, pass breakup, run stuff, 6 catches allowed, 52.8 PFF grade.
S Nick Steward: DNP.
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Grade Scale :: 80+ ELITE | 79-70 ABOVE AVERAGE | 69-60 AVERAGE | 59> BELOW AVERAGE

Class of 2028 Report Card
EDGE Willis Rayford: 36 snaps, 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, QB hurry, run stuff, 80.9 PFF grade.
S Nick Steward: DNP.
TE Don Willson: 21 snaps, no stats.
FB Teryan Vanover: 25 snaps, 2 receptions, 14 yards.

Injury Report
CB Malik Truman: Probable (shoulder)
HB Clinton McDonald: Probable (ribs)
S Nick Steward: Doubtful (elbow)

Post by **Soapy** » 17 Dec 2020, 07:36

djp73 wrote: ↑
16 Dec 2020, 07:24
too easy

Captain Canada wrote: ↑
16 Dec 2020, 14:56
Defense came to play

The defense is even better than last season when it was a borderline elite unit. I still have questions about the rushing defense which is strange considering how many first round picks are on that front seven and DeAndre Bridge is a liability in coverage but been able to overcome those.

Hopefully, Kansas City is healthy in a few weeks because that'll the real test and then Watson the week after.

Post by **djp73** » 17 Dec 2020, 07:39

if you win another lombardi you capping it?

Post by **Soapy** » 17 Dec 2020, 07:42

Week 5 NFL Results
KC 38 - LV 31 :: PIT 24 - NYJ 17 :: CAR 49 - SEA 14 :: ARI 28 - NE 9
BAL 24 - CIN 21 :: JAX 24 - DET 14 :: TOR 27 - NYG 24 :: LAR 31 - MIA 21
ATL 28 - NO 21 :: IND 20 - TEN 10 :: PHI 24 - CLE 7 :: DAL 31 - CHI 27
LAC 35 - DEN 3 :: MIN 28 - HOU 21
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Players of the Week
QB Will Castonzo (LAC): 21 of 34, 345 yards, 4 touchdowns.
HB Christian McCaffrey (CAR): 18 carries, 156 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 60 yards.
DE Vincent Zellner (LAC): 8 tackles, 3 sacks.
S Julian Blackmon (CHI): 12 tackles.
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Notable Injuries
HB Jonathan Taylor (PHI): Season (knee)
TE Noah Fant (CAR): Season (hip)
T Ryan Ramczyk (NO): Season (shoulder)
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Notable Transactions
Carolina Panthers re-sign LB Shaquille Quarterman (1yr, $2.09 million)
Toronto Huskies re-sign DT Da'Ron Payne (1yr, $11.1 million)
Tennessee Titans re-sign TE Brevin Jordan (4yr, $28.4 million)

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