September 06, 2013

I hate QBR so much. "Yeah, he threw more TDs than anyone has in the lifetime of any player in the league, but it wasn't 'perfect.'"

posted by Etrigan at 08:04 AM on September 06, 2013

If you both love the game, both of you are correct.

posted by Scottymac at 08:22 AM on September 06, 2013

In every fantasy football league in America someone hates and someone loves Manning today. I am in the HAte group.

I know this win doesnt erase last years playoff loss, but Damn they looked like world beaters last night. wait till they get Miller and Champ back.

posted by Debo270 at 08:26 AM on September 06, 2013

Etrigan: If it helps, I never knew Welker had the nickname of Welkah.

Rock Steady: So, you watched episodes of Spaced all night, then? (sorta like me. but only when the wife was sitting in front of the TV with me.)

posted by NoMich at 09:19 AM on September 06, 2013

In my league, Peyton rolled up 65. I'm pretty sure the rest of my opponent's team could stay in the locker room Sunday with the shits and beat me.

posted by wfrazerjr at 09:39 AM on September 06, 2013

I had Demaryius Thomas vs. Peyton Manning in one of the MeFi leagues, so I'm only down 18 points.

In another (more customized) league that I'm in, I had Manning throwing to Welk[er|ah] and am now 78.9 points up, going from a 17.5 point underdog to a 30.9 favorite.

It's going to be an interesting year -- I'm still afraid that having Manning on my fantasy team means I'm going to end up witnessing a death on live TV when his neck gives out, but he's worth so many points.

posted by Etrigan at 09:45 AM on September 06, 2013

With even an average defense

Prior to the arrival of Manning the Broncos D was the only element that kept them competitive. All anyone seems to associate with the Broncos D is the fluke Flacco heave completion in the 2013 playoff game. It should be pointed out that Manning threw 2 picks in that game that directly led to 10 Ravens points. All the Denver offense needed to do was control the ball with the lead and they win.

posted by cixelsyd at 09:58 AM on September 06, 2013

That was a huge win for Denver just for the psyche of the fans. Clears out some of the misery that's been hanging in the air around here for the last 7 months. It doesn't erase the playoff loss but it sure is nice that we got to beat the living crap out of the Ravens in front of the entire country.

I went with "Welkah" on his first touchdown. It seems like a name that once you drop the R you can never find it again. Maybe it rolled under the couch?

posted by tron7 at 11:02 AM on September 06, 2013

I aver that he made his name in That Fair City and that said name ought reflect its origin

If you find you are pronouncing his name solely for effect,
then you may be morally, but never technically, correct.

posted by yerfatma at 12:07 PM on September 06, 2013

Also, a philosophical/lexigraphicological question for the group: My spouse is of the opinion that it is no longer acceptable to call a certain receiver "WELKAH," as he is from Oklahoma, went to Texas Tech, and has not actually played the majority of his career in nor currently plays anywhere near Bahston. I aver that he made his name in That Fair City and that said name ought reflect its origin (or its ahhrigin, as the case may be).

Which of us is morally, linguistically and/or technically correct?

Welker came into the league in 2004 and has played 3 seasons in Miami (plus played in one game of his first season for San Diego), 6 in New England, and now part of 1 in Denver. So, he has actually played the majority of his professional career in New England. Plus, 672 of 777 career catches (divide by 7, multiply by 6 and what do you get? -- Whoreslayer's Younger Brother?) came in NE, 37 of his 40 touchdowns receiving TDs, etc. and there you go. Safe to associate him with New England for the foreseeable and likely for the entirety of his career. If he was a Hall of Famer (I suspect he's not, although tack on a couple of years catching 70-100 passes from Manning and who knows) and the Pro Football HoF enshrined players as members of a certain team (it does not), my money would be on him going in as a Patriot.

posted by holden at 02:37 PM on September 06, 2013

...once you drop the R you can never find it again.

As a native Bostonian, I've been dropping Rs all my life. My wife says I can't find them because my head is up my Rs. Or maybe she meant to spell that "arse"? Anyway, half of New England is mumbling and grumbling about how cheap, dumb, or insensitive Patriots were to let Welker go. This will last until sometime Sunday afternoon, at which time, the half will be reduced to 10% or increased to 90%, depending on Pats vs Bills outcome.

For me, it's not so much about Manning's greatness but more about where Baltimore's defense went. As good as Ray Lewis or Ed Reed were, they were important but not vital to the Ravens D. WTF, Ravens?

My dislike of Peyton Manning stems from the feeling that watching a Denver game -- and before that, Colts -- is watching Peyton Manning and a bunch of other guys rather than watching a team perform. OK, I get it. Manning is indeed good and deserves all of the many accolades thrown his way. Perhaps it's the broadcasters and writers who seem to put all of the team's success on Manning's credit. Perhaps it's Manning's way of running the offense, with his gestures, looks, hand waving, and the like, that make it look like the other 10 guys in the offense are just not worthy of being on the same field as he. Anyway, I still dislike him and wish nothing but evil upon his endeavors, while simultaneously recognizing that his success contributes greatly to the overall appeal of football.

posted by Howard_T at 04:38 PM on September 06, 2013

Etrigan, if you were Buddha I'd be in Nirvana right now.

posted by yerfatma at 05:43 PM on September 06, 2013