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Week 1! Thursday Night Football

Sep 07, 2023

Hey there! Can you believe it? It's the fourth year of Betting Antelope.

Heading into our Senior Year, let’s take a look at four stories that were popular heading into the 2019 season, and we make four predictions for the 2027 season.

2019

Antonio Brown Saga: The offseason leading up to the 2019 season was dominated by the antics of wide receiver Antonio Brown. His tumultuous exit from the Pittsburgh Steelers, brief stint with the Oakland Raiders, and eventual signing with the New England Patriots generated constant headlines.
Andrew Luck's Retirement: In a shocking turn of events, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announced his retirement just before the season began. This decision had a significant impact on the Colts' prospects for the season.
Cleveland Browns Hype: The Cleveland Browns were hyped as a potential playoff contender with the addition of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and the emergence of young quarterback Baker Mayfield. The "Dawg Pound" was buzzing with anticipation.
Oakland Raiders' Final Season: The Raiders played their final season in Oakland before relocating to Las Vegas, marking the end of an era for the franchise.

2027

Virtual Reality Integration: The NFL will fully embrace virtual reality technology, offering fans an immersive game-day experience from the comfort of their homes. Virtual season tickets and VR-enhanced broadcasts will become the new norm.
AI-Enhanced Coaching: NFL teams will increasingly rely on artificial intelligence and machine learning for in-game decision-making. AI coaches will assist human coaches in real-time, making split-second decisions for optimal game strategies.
Super Bowl in a Non-Traditional Location: The Super Bowl will be hosted in a non-traditional location, such as a cold-weather outdoor stadium or a destination outside the continental United States, adding a unique twist to the biggest game of the year.
International Expansion: The NFL will announce plans for further international expansion, with the introduction of a new division featuring teams based in Europe and Asia. This bold move will mark a significant step in the league's global growth strategy.

What did we miss? What did we get wrong? Sound off in the comments.

Numbers

13: The top 13 statistical Seasons for QB’s in NFL history have all occurred after the “illegal contact” rule was put into effect in 2004.

4: Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle needs 75 receptions and 1k receiving yards to become the fourth player ever to reach those marks in each of his first three seasons, joining Odell Beckham Jr., Justin Jefferson and Michael Thomas.

10: Brandin Cooks is entering his 10th NFL season. Brandin Cooks is 29 years old. Calvin ridley is a year younger and on his rookie deal. He's a month younger than Mike Evans, who is also entering his 10th season.

9 [TRIVIA]: Nine of the last 10 Super Bowls had a team that didn’t win a playoff game the season before. How many can you name?

Quotes

“How?! Who are you letting down, for asking your boss for a raise? All I’m doing is asking for a raise.”

Chris Jones doesn’t believe he’s let his teammates down

"I'm 100 percent on the Sam Howell Bandwagon. He's a silent killer. He never looks fazed. It's crazy."

Commanders WR Jahan Dotson.

“I didn’t have to send it around. I can make that trade in 5 minutes.'“

Jerry Jones said because he’s owner and GM he can make quick decisions like trading for Trey Lance. He said he already had all the information he needed, so he didn’t have to speak with anyone else before making the move. "

"It's what I do. ... It beats working."

What keeps Bill Belichick going as he enters his 49th season as an NFL coach?

"I heard a quote from Tom Brady a few years ago. He said, 'I'm only getting better as a quarterback [as I age]. Mentally, emotionally, my leadership, everything is better, and that hit home with me. I'm going, 'Wait a minute: If I can still make all the throws, I can take the hits and stay healthy, I can still move, I'm way better at 38 than I was at 28.”’

Kirk Cousins

“Will you fucking stop kissing all the babies? You’re not running for public office.”

Sean Payton to Russ Wilson on caring less about his public image

Picks

Thursday, 9/7 @ 8:20pm

Lions (+5.5) at Chiefs (U53.5)
- The Lions (+5.5) have 44% of the bets and 68% of the money.
- The Under has 46% of the bets and 45% of the money.