Thursday Night Football - Denver VS Indy

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First off, you have to subscribe to Amazon Prime to get this game at all. I kind of hate that these sporting events are requiring you to pay for something that used to be free but that is my old man rant.

So as a Bronco fan I decided to have a little get together last night and watch the game and lots of food was made.

I made a meat tray with delish salamis, pepperonis, and other cured meats.
I made a cheese tray with cheddar, colby jack, aged Irish cheddar, Gruyere, and Gouda for those that are lactose intolerant.
I also made a 5 meat (pep, sausage, hamburger, ham, and bacon) pizza with mozzarella and some ricotta cheese to just give a little different flavor.
I made a fruit and veggie tray with grapes, strawberries, fresh cut pineapple, baby carrots, celery and a little ranch dipping sauce.
Oh and I bought some of those frozen mini tacos to heat up in the oven. Everything else I either prepared, sliced or flat out made (pizza).
I started cooking, slicing and dicing at 5PM and put the pizza in the oven at kick off. It was two hours of go go go in the kitchen to get ready.

Guests arrived and ate all the goodies as we rooted on our Broncos.

Then the game started.

Then people got sick. Not because of my food but the play on the field.

At the end of the game, I think my daughter threw up at Russ' last interception and complained of uneasiness, anxiety and double vision as she could not believe he did not see the cornerback shadowing the projected receiver when there was a wide open guy on the other side of the end zone.

One of guests fainted just as they were enjoying a sweet strawberry when Denver decided to try to go for a fourth down conversion and THREW THE BALL incomplete into the end zone. He complained of stomach cramps and felt like he needed to throw up when he came too.

I was feeling a little queasy after the game as well. My mind was foggy, my legs a little sluggish and I had a sick empty feeling in my stomach.

As I pondered these things after we cleaned up lamenting the loss, I wondered.
Maybe that gruyere cheese was bad?
 

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Ugly game of the year so far. I could believe it either. I wanted Denver to do well coming into Sofi next week for a big game against the Chargers. I was all ready for the W and the freakin' interception from Wilson just about made me want to call the stadium and ask to speak with him. At that point I knew they would lose in regulation or overtime. I have a very good friend who lives in Southern California and has season tickets to the Broncos. Him and wifey fly or drive to the games. He always buys my seats at Sofi when the Bronks come to town. I think he might buy them just to go and boo at Wilson this time.
 

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Back in the day, Bronco fans would wear paper bags over their heads, so you wouldn’t be identified as a fan.

Looks like we’ll need to get out the paper bags again.

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It was pretty bad. I was thinking that Indy got fleeced by giving up a third round pick for Matt Ryan, then the announcers reminded the viewing audience what the Broncos gave up to get Wilson. I don't think it's all on Wilson though, the coach is not good and it seems like the players just aren't on the same page.
 

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The game was so boring, I went to bed at halftime. But I would say that the video quality on Prime was superior to any of the NFL games I've watched on network TV so far.
 

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I kept quiet and smiled to myself when Denver got Russ....... although it was with a bit of mixed feelings.... :lol:

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schmee from Seattle
Prime football is mostly unwatchable, but we did watch some. Like watching through an aquarium.

Frankly though, my wife is from Colorado and we root for Denver some. We were both sitting there saying "they HAVE TO make Russ roll out with the run pass option." He didn't run all game, The Colt's would have never expected it, he probably would have walked into the end zone doing that at the right time. But NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Personally, I think Denver needs to fire that coach. He has no idea what he's doing. They are very lucky to be 2-2.
 
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As a die hard Colts fan it was horrible. I have no idea why they thought Mr. Ryan would be a good signing.
But I am a Denver hater so that part was good.
Same as denver there is a reason teams let the old QB's go.....exception is Mr. Brady.
Even when Denver got Mr. Manning it was that defense that won the superbowl.
 

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As a die hard Colts fan it was horrible. I have no idea why they thought Mr. Ryan would be a good signing.
But I am a Denver hater so that part was good.
Same as denver there is a reason teams let the old QB's go.....exception is Mr. Brady.
Even when Denver got Mr. Manning it was that defense that won the superbowl.
.... and don't forget, Russ and the Seahawks beat Mr Manning and the Broncs in his first Bronco's Superbowl 43-8!
They got Ryan cheap for just a 3rd round draft choice. Denver gave an arm and a leg for Russ.
 

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The NFL is really spreading itself thin. The Thursday night games are virtually never worthwhile. Teams have a short week to prepare. The players may not be fully recovered from Sunday’s game. Same with the 17 game season. The product is being diluted. Teams are trying to survive the season. Look at all the quarterback injuries so far. I don’t see Matt Ryan surviving too much longer. Seems that he got sacked every other play last night! I’m a big fan, but I’m not sure how much more I’m going to watch.
 

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The NFL is really spreading itself thin. The Thursday night games are virtually never worthwhile. Teams have a short week to prepare. The players may not be fully recovered from Sunday’s game. Same with the 17 game season. The product is being diluted. Teams are trying to survive the season. Look at all the quarterback injuries so far. I don’t see Matt Ryan surviving too much longer. Seems that he got sacked every other play last night! I’m a big fan, but I’m not sure how much more I’m going to watch.
Agreed 4 day is not long enough to recoup. NFL just being greedy.
 

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Your snacks sound wonderful.

Hands down the worst football game I have watched in my life. And that includes when my kid was in middle school and 80% of the 7th graders had never played the sport before.
Both teams, both sides of the ball. Unbelievably incompetent coaching too. It got to the point my wife and I were just laughing the whole 2nd half.

High point - Caden Sterns. He is fantastic. 2 interceptions. But he was on the ball all game.

Low point - as a lifelong Falcons fan I think Indy fans are realizing what has become of Matt Ryan since 2017. This is as good as it gets. And y’all have Foles and Ehlinger on the roster, all they can do is watch. Hey Colts, Ehlinger completed 91% and 2 TD against the Bills in pre. Definitely consider giving him a chance if you feel like winning.
 

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As a die hard Colts fan it was horrible. I have no idea why they thought Mr. Ryan would be a good signing.
But I am a Denver hater so that part was good.
Same as denver there is a reason teams let the old QB's go.....exception is Mr. Brady.
Even when Denver got Mr. Manning it was that defense that won the superbowl.
If 10 guys play perfectly, only then you see Ryan is an outstanding quick release pocket passer. But 10 other guys don’t always play perfectly and 11 opponents only have 1 job. You got Matt for a song but he’s honestly not worth more than that pick. You are still paying a fortune for Wentz IIRC. Wentz is the second best quarterback at Washington. My wife is from Franklin and loves the Colts so we watch when we can. It’s going to be a long season. You have 2 significantly better quarterbacks on your roster. I feel your pain. My team is in the same boat.
 

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If 10 guys play perfectly, only then you see Ryan is an outstanding quick release pocket passer. But 10 other guys don’t always play perfectly and 11 opponents only have 1 job. You got Matt for a song but he’s honestly not worth more than that pick. You are still paying a fortune for Wentz IIRC. Wentz is the second best quarterback at Washington. My wife is from Franklin and loves the Colts so we watch when we can. It’s going to be a long season. You have 2 significantly better quarterbacks on your roster. I feel your pain. My team is in the same boat.
Start the rookie!!!!!
I cannot forget the 28 to 3 superbowl loss. Granted the Atlanta D fell apart. But Mr. Ryan done nothing in the second half. That games was bad I found myself rooting for Brady. As a Colts fan.....lol

The Colts have 3 pretty good tight ends, that are not used the way they should be.
 

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I don't think the players like the Thursday games at all, and it shows. First rule of any entertainment is "always leave them wanting more". Too much of a good thing can kill the allure.

By the way, either team from last night could still beat the Lions.
 

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It was pretty bad. I was thinking that Indy got fleeced by giving up a third round pick for Matt Ryan, then the announcers reminded the viewing audience what the Broncos gave up to get Wilson. I don't think it's all on Wilson though, the coach is not good and it seems like the players just aren't on the same page.

When I heard that we got Russ I was excited. When I heard that we gave us Lock, I was even more excited. I was a little disappointed we lost our TE and NT in the trade but you have to give something to get something.
Then I heard about the draft picks... shudder.

The Seahawks at this point have won that trade for sure!
 

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He is a relatively new qb to their program. That may take awhile
 
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