2019 NFL Regular Season Thread

posted by like_that

I hate to admit this, but I was actually hoping Pittsburgh pulled that win off smh. NFL scheduling really did the Ravens some favors for the first half of the season. They get Cincy next. Meanwhile the browns toughest part of the schedule is front loaded and they get to play the niners coming off a bye and the Seahawks coming off a bye (on a short week).

I wouldn't be too concerned. This division might be the worst in football. Browns should win this division. Baltimore has Cincy next but if you look at their schedule after that, they have a rough stretch.

That Bengals pic is a growing trend in a majority of professional, and even college live sporting events.  There are definitely exceptions to this rule, but attendance is declining.  I've had friends that have said OSU games are even declining drastically.  The way ticket prices are, I have zero sympathy, either.  

posted by ernest_t_bass

That Bengals pic is a growing trend in a majority of professional, and even college live sporting events.  There are definitely exceptions to this rule, but attendance is declining.  I've had friends that have said OSU games are even declining drastically.  The way ticket prices are, I have zero sympathy, either.  

Don't shoot the messenger here but I think a lot of that has to do with the current fan demographic.  A lot of the old guard are dying off and it seems like Millennials don't want to be confined to an event for that long. Plus the digital technology makes things easier for viewing.

Hopefully it forces their (team owner's) hands to make game day more affordable. Piss off with your $15 beer and $9 hot dogs.

posted by justincredible

Hopefully it forces their (team owner's) hands to make game day more affordable. Piss off with your $15 beer and $9 hot dogs.

As far as the Bengals go, and I can only speak as an outsider, I think their fans boycott games because of the owner.

posted by ernest_t_bass

That Bengals pic is a growing trend in a majority of professional, and even college live sporting events.  There are definitely exceptions to this rule, but attendance is declining.  I've had friends that have said OSU games are even declining drastically.  The way ticket prices are, I have zero sympathy, either.  

True, but bengals fans have always been shitty and fickle.

posted by ernest_t_bass

 I've had friends that have said OSU games are even declining drastically.  

your friends are wrong, as this simply isn't true

posted by vball10set

your friends are wrong, as this simply isn't true

Friend is an alumnus.  Said this is the first time that they'd ever offered the full slate of Big Ten games to him b/c of season ticket sales declines.  Maybe I misspoke in "overall attendance" in reference to OSU games, rather he meant alumni season tickets.  I have not been, so I cannot offer anecdote. 

Events are simply better on TV.

This is slowly starting to change as leagues started finally allowing in house production a few years ago. Now they are demanding even better production and graphics/replays. Stadium directors are in fights in a lot of places because they want the eyes on the field, not the Jumbotron, but leagues want eyes in the stadium period. 

posted by Laley23

Events are simply better on TV.

The beer and the food is cheaper.  The view is [usually] better.  And in the case of football, the living room chair beats 4 hours of sub-freezing temps all day.

I still love going to a live game, occasionally, for the ambience and excitement.  But for that, it's hard to beat going to a team bar.

posted by Laley23

Events are simply better on TV.

 

Only if you DVR them, because the amount of commercials is nauseating--and I hate DVR'ing live sporting events unless I'm unable to watch them live. I love going to live sporting events, especially football games--but I do agree that it's becoming more and more cost prohibitive.

I'm going to start another thread.

posted by vball10set

Only if you DVR them, because the amount of commercials is nauseating--and I hate DVR'ing live sporting events unless I'm unable to watch them live. I love going to live sporting events, especially football games--but I do agree that it's becoming more and more cost prohibitive.

So you enjoy watching nothing on the field instead? Most people turn the channel during commercials. Its not like they keep playing through them if youre at the game.

posted by Laley23

So you enjoy watching nothing on the field instead? Most people turn the channel during commercials. Its not like they keep playing through them if youre at the game.

I'm not sure what games you go to, but there's always something going on on the field. Yes, you make a valid point regarding switching the channel, and there are a lot of pros for watching the game on TV--but for me these are valid points only when you're watching at home...jmo, buddy, jmo.

posted by vball10set

I'm not sure what games you go to, but there's always something going on on the field. Yes, you make a valid point regarding switching the channel, and there are a lot of pros for watching the game on TV--but for me these are valid points only when you're watching at home...jmo, buddy, jmo.

I haven't been to a pro football game in a couple years but I don't remember any type of side entertainment. Sure with baseball there's usually something inbetween innings, but not with football. 

posted by vball10set

I'm not sure what games you go to, but there's always something going on on the field. Yes, you make a valid point regarding switching the channel, and there are a lot of pros for watching the game on TV--but for me these are valid points only when you're watching at home...jmo, buddy, jmo.

I’m at football games every weekend. There isn’t anything going on.

I know Pittsburgh is 1-4, without Ben the rest of the way, maybe no Rudolph for a week or two and really not very good...but this division is open. Ravens very fortunate to beat Pittsburgh. Could easily be 3 2-3 teams atop the division.

Should've beaten Seahawks and had 49ers beat but couldn’t hold them off. PI’s overturned in both games hurt.

Steelers are going to go 4-12 and I’m going to feel like they blew it lol. Oh well, at least the Patriots are having some success for once.

posted by Ironman92

I know Pittsburgh is 1-4, without Ben the rest of the way, maybe no Rudolph for a week or two and really not very good...but this division is open. Ravens very fortunate to beat Pittsburgh. Could easily be 3 2-3 teams atop the division.

Should've beaten Seahawks and had 49ers beat but couldn’t hold them off. PI’s overturned in both games hurt.

Steelers are going to go 4-12 and I’m going to feel like they blew it lol. Oh well, at least the Patriots are having some success for once.

Even for the Bengals??!!

posted by friendfromlowry

Even for the Bengals??!!

Only 3 games out...if Pittsburgh could finish a game Bengals only 2 out. All the team have a lot of work to do.

posted by Ironman92

Only 3 games out...if Pittsburgh could finish a game Bengals only 2 out. All the team have a lot of work to do.

Yeah, I'm skeptical on the Bengals. They have shown no signs of life and looks like they are close to a fire sale.