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Thursday Night Football sucked last night

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Last night’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts was terrible.

It was not too long ago that a primetime game featuring Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan would have been must see TV. Unfortunately it is 2022 and what we got on Thursday Night Football last night was abysmal. If you were one of many (including myself) who sat through last night’s field goal contest, disappointment in the product that was broadcast was an overwhelming feeling. Well that, and shame for sitting through it.

Wilson and Ryan were unable to find the end zone as all 21 points in the contest came courtesy of field goals. A combined 10 sacks and four interceptions between the two quarterbacks highlighted the disappointing night. Ryan also fumbled twice while Wilson fumbled once, just the cherry on top of terrible outings for both. Wilson did manage to do his best Baker Mayfield impression at the end of the contest, becoming a common talking point about his future in Denver.

This was the type of Thursday Night Football contest one would expect from a team like the Cleveland Browns or Detroit Lions not too long ago. A 12-9 final score in an NFL game in 2022 is simply embarrassing. The good news is that next week’s Thursday Night Football contest is between Washington and Chicago. Did I say good, I’m sorry, I meant cannot possibly be worse right, right? It is not like this is a high bar to climb over. In fact, it is so low a baby can crawl over it. Let’s hope that they can at least score one touchdown, that is not too much to ask is it?

Browns defeat Broncos 17-14

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Backed by performances from D’Ernest Johnson and Case Keenum, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Denver Broncos.

The Cleveland Browns were without Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt, and Jack Conklin Thursday night, but that did not matter as they took down the Denver Broncos 17-14.

D’Ernest Johnson was the breakout player of the game for Cleveland. Johnson rushed for 146 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries.The 146 yard performance from Johnson is the third-highest total in the first career start for a running back.

Without Baker Mayfield it was Case Keenum time. Keenum completed 21 of 33 pass attempts for 199 yards and one touchdown. While the yardage total is not impressive, Keenum was decisive and executed the offense as instructed. Being able to step in on short notice with about a half day of real preparation and guide the offense to a win is no small feat. Keenum stepped up when the Browns needed him to.

If there is one player the Browns offense missed the past four games it was Jarvis Landry. Landry finished with five receptions for 37 yards and was the much needed safety blanket for the thrust into action Keenum. Like it or not, Landry is the most important receiver on the Browns currently and his presence changes how they can operate in the passing game.

The Browns have a mini-bye as their next game is October 31st against Pittsburgh. This will give the team some time to get healthy and Keenum, if still the starter, a bit more time to become more comfortable in the starting role.

With A Jimmmitude: Thursday 10/1/2020

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With A Jimmmitude Thursday October 1, 2020: Thoughts about Thursday Night Football and the teams eliminated from the MLB Postseason.

1. Thursday Night Football

The Denver Broncos are facing the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football and I couldn’t be less interested. Even if both teams were at full strength I would have limited interest. The fact of the matter is that both teams have a ton of injured players and that will impact the quality of play. The game may be entertaining, but for different reasons entirely. It might be due to poor play or absolutely hilarious mistakes from either team. The Jets are apparently not prepared to fire Adam Gase, but a disastrous showing might be in the best interest of the team as it might actually lead to his firing.

2. Eliminated from the MLB Postseason

Wednesday saw three teams eliminated from the 2020 MLB Postseason, the Cleveland Baseball Club, Minnesota Twins, and the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Twins are frauds, enough said. Minnesota dazzles during the regular season, but becomes choke artists once the word “Postseason” appears.

Toronto is a team a year away that needs some more experience and to add a few more players to the mix. They have a great core and are a team on the rise. While they may not compete for a division title immediately, Wild Card berths seem to be the path for Toronto for the time being.

Cleveland just drew a bad matchup in the New York Yankees and were outclassed in both of their games. They are just not quite equipped to compete with the best teams in baseball at this time.

3. Decisive Game 3 in Oakland

The Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox are playing a winner take all Game 3 on Thursday. Oakland is the better team and should be able to make their way through the Wild Card round. The White Sox are not pushovers, but there is a clear difference between them and the Athletics. Either team could win and that is what makes this game a must watch.