So we're really doing this? The NFL is gonna go about their schedule like normal in a bubbleless, fanless (in select areas) way. These players know the risks and plenty of them have opted out of this season citing family/health reasons which I can't blame them for. I'd like to think that the players who will step on that field this season won't do anything stupid that could fuck it up for all of them like trying to sneak in some Instagram ho to the team facilities. Also, unlike the XFL, the NFL can survive just fine without ticket sales because TV/ad revenue, merchandise sales and licensing deals will make up for it no problem.
So how exactly will games look and sound like without fans? I would've loved for them to do the same thing they've always done and what ever the field mics picks up you just roll with it. Since this is the No Fun League and they don't want angry parents bitching about Little Billy hearing players calling each other "fags", "niggas", "fucktard" and "bitch ass white boy" during games, they will pump fake crowd noise into the stadium. Teams like the Falcons have been doing this for years, but the NFL warned teams not to go over 75 decibels or they will face fines, suspensions or lost draft picks. I don't despise laugh tracks in sitcoms like other people, but I fucking hate this fake crowd noise bullshit because they're only doing this so they won't offend these pussy ass viewers with the players/coaches/referees cursing.
Also, the league is going all in on pretending to care about racial injustice by playing the Black National Anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson before Week 1 games. The NFL says they support the players right to protest and will encourage them to use their platform to bring awareness to what's going on in the Black communities. I for one feel the NFL is full of shit and are only doing this so people won't keep comparing them to the "woke" NBA. Let it be known, this is still the same league that's blackballing Colin Kaepernick for starting the anthem protests and no team has even giving him the chance to prove if he still got it or not. All while the Eagles are paying a 41 year old scrub QB to sit on his couch for the practice squad making him the oldest practice squad player in NFL history.
With players opting out, no preseason games and all sorts of other restrictions, the first four, five weeks of this season are gonna be SLOPPY! Usually it takes about two, three weeks before players work the kinks out, but this year, it's gonna be penalties/blown coverage galore. You rather as well say the regular season will be 12 weeks long because the opening weeks are gonna feel like preseason games. Hope no one gets a major injury during that time even though there were fears Von Miller would be out for the season with a Achilles tear. Instead he could be only out for 3-6 months with a dislocated peroneal tendon.
THE GAMES
Since I finished .500 in my XFL predictions and the coronavirus throws in a giant monkey wrench into how teams will prepare and perform this season, i'm not gonna pretend to know what i'm talking about this time. I will leave it all up to NFLGameSim.com to decide the final score while I explain away the outcome.
Houston Texans 23
Kansas City Chiefs 35
A battle between two of the league's young QB stars to open up the season? What else could you ask for? It should be close but expect the defending Super Bowl champs to get this W.
Philadelphia Eagles 22
Washington Football Club 10
New name, Same Shittiness. Dwayne Haskins is expected to improve on The Team Formerly Known As Redskins, but he won't have much to work with weapons wise. Even though the Eagles have so little faith in their offensive line, they have a 41 year old Josh McCown as their emergency 4th string QB, they should be able to win this game easily.
New name, Same Shittiness. Dwayne Haskins is expected to improve on The Team Formerly Known As Redskins, but he won't have much to work with weapons wise. Even though the Eagles have so little faith in their offensive line, they have a 41 year old Josh McCown as their emergency 4th string QB, they should be able to win this game easily.
Miami Dolphins 10
New England Patriots 41
The Dolphins have been a bane of the Patriots' existence by winning games or causing all sorts of problems despite their poor record during most matchups. I expect the Pats to kick off the Post-Brady Era with a big win (Unless Fitzmagic strikes again).
The Dolphins have been a bane of the Patriots' existence by winning games or causing all sorts of problems despite their poor record during most matchups. I expect the Pats to kick off the Post-Brady Era with a big win (Unless Fitzmagic strikes again).
Green Bay Packers 28
Minnesota Vikings 7
Aaron Rodgers said on The Pat McAfee Show "This is the first time my arm hasn't hurt in 16 years". If he can stay healthy like that for the rest of the season, they have a good chance at making a deep playoff run.
Aaron Rodgers said on The Pat McAfee Show "This is the first time my arm hasn't hurt in 16 years". If he can stay healthy like that for the rest of the season, they have a good chance at making a deep playoff run.
Indianapolis Colts 13
Jacksonville Jaguars 10
Sure, Phillip Rivers is an improvement over Jacoby Brissett but I'm not sure how far they can go with him. Best case scenario if they don't win the championship this year is Jacoby learn from Phillip in becoming a better QB.
Chicago Bears 3
Detroit Lions 13
Big Dick Nick is here in Chicago living off the successes of his Super Bowl LII MVP run. But Mitchell Trubisky is still starting so they will lose against their former QB Chase Daniel.
Big Dick Nick is here in Chicago living off the successes of his Super Bowl LII MVP run. But Mitchell Trubisky is still starting so they will lose against their former QB Chase Daniel.
Las Vegas Raiders 24
Carolina Panthers 17
The Raiders FINALLY moved to Las Vegas but they will open the season on the road vs the Panthers. It's nice to see Teddy Bridgewater starting again after that exploded leg thing, however, the Raiders just might squeak out a upset victory here.
The Raiders FINALLY moved to Las Vegas but they will open the season on the road vs the Panthers. It's nice to see Teddy Bridgewater starting again after that exploded leg thing, however, the Raiders just might squeak out a upset victory here.
New York Jets 21
Buffalo Bills 7
Sam Darnold had an eventful season last year from developing a kissing disease to seeing ghosts on the field. So he could use a opening week win against his AFC East rival.
Sam Darnold had an eventful season last year from developing a kissing disease to seeing ghosts on the field. So he could use a opening week win against his AFC East rival.
Cleveland Browns 17
Baltimore Ravens 23
For Lamar Jackson's sake, the Madden Curse stays within the game itself instead of transfer all that bad mojo onto him. Seriously, Madden 21 is so bad, EA is literally giving it away for free!!!
For Lamar Jackson's sake, the Madden Curse stays within the game itself instead of transfer all that bad mojo onto him. Seriously, Madden 21 is so bad, EA is literally giving it away for free!!!
Seattle Seahawks 41
Atlanta Falcons 24
Those new ATL jerseys are not gonna help the Falcons beat DangeRuss and his Seahawks in this bird brained fight.
Those new ATL jerseys are not gonna help the Falcons beat DangeRuss and his Seahawks in this bird brained fight.
Los Angeles Chargers 21
Cincinnati Bengals 34
Will Joe Burrow help the Bengals go from worst to first? Probably not, but there is more optimism in their future than the Chargers who also ditched their long time starting QB.
Will Joe Burrow help the Bengals go from worst to first? Probably not, but there is more optimism in their future than the Chargers who also ditched their long time starting QB.
Arizona Cardinals 3
San Francisco 49ers 27
I expect the 49ers to build off of last season by getting a easy win over their NFC West rival.
But nevermind that shit, check out what's going on outside!
California is always on fire but with orange skies like this, is it really a good idea to play football in that environment? At least the Rams & Chargers play in a closed stadium.
I expect the 49ers to build off of last season by getting a easy win over their NFC West rival.
But nevermind that shit, check out what's going on outside!
California is always on fire but with orange skies like this, is it really a good idea to play football in that environment? At least the Rams & Chargers play in a closed stadium.
New Orleans Saints 33
Both teams are in win now mode with the Bucs and Saints starting QBs who are on their last legs. Tampa Bay may have put together a all star team but I see the Saints getting this win.
Both teams are in win now mode with the Bucs and Saints starting QBs who are on their last legs. Tampa Bay may have put together a all star team but I see the Saints getting this win.
Dallas Cowboys 10
Los Angeles Rams 31
I don't like their logo but I'm still choosing the Rams over the Cowboys on Sunday Night.
I don't like their logo but I'm still choosing the Rams over the Cowboys on Sunday Night.
Pittsburgh Steelers 0
New York Giants 49
The Week 1 Monday Night doubleheader have always been a mixed bag in quality games and announcing. In light of the coronavirus fucking up the college football season, ESPN has their lead college announcers Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit calling the first game. I never watched any of their games so I wouldn't know if this is a good thing or not. But they should bring some of that Saturday Night energy to this unexpected blowout.
The Week 1 Monday Night doubleheader have always been a mixed bag in quality games and announcing. In light of the coronavirus fucking up the college football season, ESPN has their lead college announcers Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit calling the first game. I never watched any of their games so I wouldn't know if this is a good thing or not. But they should bring some of that Saturday Night energy to this unexpected blowout.
Tennessee Titans 0
Denver Broncos 27
Was last year a fluke? If they are frauds like the Jaguars were proven to be after their 2017 AFC Championship appearance, then this shutout prediction makes more sense.
Well there you go, lets "get back to normal" by shit talking players/teams/owners you don't like!
Well there you go, lets "get back to normal" by shit talking players/teams/owners you don't like!
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