Retire before he takes a snap? Good call.Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase Join the TNF Desk
After Win vs. Steelers | Prime Video | 8:24
Sports On Prime | 147K subscribers | 52,892 views | October 17, 2025
Posted on 12/12/2006 10:07:00 AM PST by SunkenCiv
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero on Whether Joe Flacco Is an Upgrade for the Bengals | The Rich Eisen Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDLC4tw6rtQ
“Joe Flacco May Retire Before Taking A Snap For The Bengals” | Pat McAfee Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53tIAes21wk
Retire before he takes a snap? Good call.Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase Join the TNF Desk
After Win vs. Steelers | Prime Video | 8:24
Sports On Prime | 147K subscribers | 52,892 views | October 17, 2025
ESPN's Ryan Clark and Rich Eisen discuss Joe Flacco's stunning 3-tuddy performance in the Cincinnati Bengals' MNF win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Detroit Lions' chances to reach the Super Bowl this season, why Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the team to beat in the AFC, and more.ESPN's Ryan Clark Talks Joe Flacco, Lions, Chiefs,
Ravens & More with Rich Eisen | Full Interview | 19:36
The Rich Eisen Show | 1M subscribers | 216 views | October 17, 2025
[Brave AI results]
The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a Monday Night Football matchup on October 20, 2025, at Ford Field, marking a significant win for the Lions as they improved their record to 5-2.
The game was a high-stakes NFC showdown, with the Buccaneers entering with a 5-1 record and the Lions at 4-2, and featured a dramatic 78-yard touchdown run by Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who reached a speed of 23.23 mph on the play.
[’Civ’s remarks: The game is about halfway through the 3rd quarter, and that ain’t the score. But anyway, I don’t generally watch the games, I look for a ‘real’ highlights vid on YouTube. Helmets off to Baker Mayfield, he’s carrying an entire NFL franchise on his back, and will lead them to the playoffs. Another great move by Cleveland, running Baker out of town.]
Live box score, graphics to entertain us:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401772816
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich Eisen discuss the Dolphins' big shakeup and what it means for head coach Mike McDaniel's future in Miami.Tom Pelissero on How Long the Dolphins
Could Stick with Tua/McDaniel Pairing | 9:07
The Rich Eisen Show | 1.01M subscribers | 2,033 views | October 31, 2025
Y'know, it's time to come out of the closet -- not the gay one, the NFL one. The posting of new topics dropped to near-nothin' sometime before kickoff time.
(my predictions from before the season, with current reality)
NFL winners of divisions, 2025
NFC North: Detroit Lions
NFC South: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC East: Philadelphia Eagles
NFC West: Los Angeles Rams (currently 7:2 tied for 1st with Seahawks)
NFC Wildcards:
Chicago Bears (currently 6:3, 2nd due to loss to Lions; to play Vikings, Steelers, Eagles, Packers, Browns, Packers, 49ers, Lions)
Dallas Cowboys (currently 3:5:1; to play Raiders, Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, Chargers, Commanders, Giants)
Washington Commanders (currently 3:7; to play Dolphins, [bye], Broncos, Vikings, Giants, Cowboys, Eagles)
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens (currently 2nd place; to play Browns, Jets, Bengals, Steelers, Bengals, Patriots, Packers, Steelers)
AFC South: Jacksonville Jaguars (currently 2nd place; to play Chargers, Cardinals, Titans, Colts, Jets, Broncos, Colts, Titans)
AFC East: Buffalo Bills (currently 2nd place; to play Buccaneers, Texans, Steelers, Bengals, Patriots, Browns, Eagles, Jets)
AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs (currently 3rd place; to play Broncos, Colts, Cowboys, Texans, Chargers, Titans, Broncos, Raiders)
AFC Wildcards:
Houston Texans (currently 4:5; to play Titans, Bills, Colts, Chiefs, Cardinals, Raiders, Chargers, Colts)
Las Vegas Raiders (currently 2:7; to play Cowboys, Browns, Chargers, Broncos, Eagles, Texans, Giants, Chiefs)
Pittsburgh Steelers (currently 1st place at 5:4; to play Bengals, Bears, Bills, Ravens, Dolphins, Lions, Browns, Ravens)
Those were sensible choices. In the NFC, it’s amazing how well Seattle has played. You nailed it with the Rams, who also look great. The NFC East has melted down other than Philadelphia. In the AFC, Denver has outperformed expectations, as have Indianapolis and New England, and JAX and Las Vegas have lagged. The remainder of the season is going to be interesting, to say the least.
Thanks, and ditto. More than is usual there have been surprise outcomes in games.
Scores:
Browns 24 | Raiders 10 Buccaneers 7 | Rams 34 Colts 20 | Chiefs 23 Eagles 21 | Cowboys 24 Falcons 24 | Saints 10 Giants 27 | Lions 34 Jaguars 27 | Cardinals 24 Jets 10 | Ravens 23 Patriots 26 | Bengals 20 Seahawks 30 | Titans 24 Steelers 28 | Bears 31 Vikings 6 | Packers 23
Couldn't get just four more points, could ya, Colts?
[Expletive deleted] Vikings, couldn't just beat the Packers, could ya? One of the worst-managed teams in the NFL, IMHO. But I'd picked them for 4th in the North because of it.
Baker Mayfield is carrying the Buccaneers on this back. They'll win the division, but that kind of setup doesn't win in the playoffs. Cleveland's also one of the worst-managed teams, IMHO.
If the Raiders keep Pete Carroll, they're nuts. A third team for the worst-managed list. Oh, and nice job and a cookie for the Browns.
The Bears -- I can't be happy about their narrow win, but not surprised at all that their head coach has turned them around. The other former Lions coordinator has had a much bigger job with [snicker] the Jets. Number four for the WML. The Ravens shot 'em, tied 'em to the bumper, and drove home.
I had Dallas for a wild card spot, basically no one seems to have agreed with me, but they just eked out a win against the Eagles. Seems like the latter is in the same boat as a lot of teams that burned it up last season -- uneven play, uneven results. The Ravens won but have been like that as well.
I had the Lions winning NFC North. Now I'll just be happy if they make the playoffs. Clearly the Giants are really just a few late scores away from a much better record, but Detroit is on an every-other-one performance curve, which means, fix it or miss the playoffs. Same kind of uneven play.
If the Falcons hadn't beaten the Saints they would have made themselves look even more ridiculous. With 9 losses, along with the Raiders and Jets, it's now safe to say they've been eliminated from the playoffs.
Cards are also uneven, but have done unexpectedly well in close contests.
Titans also have come on a bit later in the season, but not enough of course. Ten losses, same for the Giants. Eliminated like a witness in a mobster's trial.
I didn't pick the Bengals to make the playoffs. Number one, the management there also kinda sucks. Number two, the QB is both overrated and injury prone. Number three, the QB advocates gun-grabbing. Oh, and they lost again. They're tied with the Browns at 3 and 8, but hold that tiebreaker I think. That and $4 will getcha a cup of Starbucks (if they weren't on strike).
Current standings:
NFC East W L T Pct GB PF PA Eagles 8 3 0 .727 N/A 255 225 Cowboys 5 5 1 .500 2.5 320 314 Commanders 3 8 0 .273 5.0 236 296 Giants 2 10 0 .167 6.5 264 334 NFC West W L T Pct GB PF PA Rams 9 2 0 .818 N/A 306 179 Seahawks 8 3 0 .727 0.0 324 217 49ers 7 4 0 .636 1.0 261 252 Cardinals 3 8 0 .273 5.0 248 283 NFC North W L T Pct GB PF PA Bears 8 3 0 .727 N/A 289 292 Packers 7 3 1 .682 0.5 263 202 Lions 7 4 0 .636 1.0 326 243 Vikings 4 7 0 .364 4.0 224 255 NFC South W L T Pct GB PF PA Buccaneers 6 5 0 .545 N/A 259 284 Panthers 6 5 0 .545 2.0 207 249 Falcons 4 7 0 .364 4.0 219 249 Saints 2 9 0 .182 6.0 165 274 AFC East W L T Pct GB PF PA Patriots 10 2 0 .833 N/A 318 226 Bills 7 4 0 .636 0.0 311 252 Dolphins 4 7 0 .364 3.0 226 269 Jets 2 9 0 .182 5.0 219 291 AFC West W L T Pct GB PF PA Broncos 9 2 0 .818 N/A 257 192 Chargers 7 4 0 .636 0.0 246 238 Chiefs 6 5 0 .545 1.0 277 201 Raiders 2 9 0 .182 5.0 165 277 AFC North W L T Pct GB PF PA Ravens 6 5 0 .545 N/A 275 261 Steelers 6 5 0 .545 1.0 274 263 Bengals 3 8 0 .273 4.0 248 360 Browns 3 8 0 .273 4.0 186 244 AFC South W L T Pct GB PF PA Colts 8 3 0 .727 N/A 341 229 Jaguars 7 4 0 .636 0.0 267 250 Texans 6 5 0 .545 1.0 243 182 Titans 1 10 0 .091 6.0 167 303
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