@atom said:

honestly its not like i pay attention to other teams schedules especially that far in advance also i just assumed that the all mighty nfl could move any game to any day that they like

Not the case... Because of contracts with the networks, they're somewhat limited as to what they can do...  As mjp noted, they're flexing the Broncos Chiefs game over to SNF.  However, don't quote me on the exact number (I'm not going to look it up) but the NFL is only allowed to flex a limited number of games over to SNF.  For obvious reasons. No one would tune in if the Sunday night national game was a potential yawn fest, like say Texans- Jaguars.  FWIW, they used to be able to flex games over to MNF not anymore.  

@hoorta said:

Because they weren't in the "TBD" list... The games that were possibly going to be flexed were known for a long time... 

honestly its not like i pay attention to other teams schedules especially that far in advance also i just assumed that the all mighty nfl could move any game to any day that they like

@dutch-oven said:

What's your go-to place for dinner downtown?

Tremont Tap House on Scranton Rd., near Starkweather Ave. (a tad south of downtown up the hill) is a small tavern with great beer/booze selection. Maybe give that a try someday. 

Johnny's on Fulton Rd. & Town Hall near the West Side market are good ones as well. 

On a side note, the Raiders win vs the Cowboys was huge for them, bad for us. 

Beat the Ratbirds.

The NFL has filled the blanks for its previously scheduled Week 15 Saturday doubleheader by moving the Raiders at Browns and Patriots at Colts from Sunday.

Las Vegas will be at Cleveland at 4:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 18, followed by New England at Indianapolis at 8:20 p.m. ET. Both games will be televised by NFL Network.

The league also made a change to Week 13, flexing the 49ers at Seahawks game out of the Sunday night slot in favor of the Broncos at Chiefs matchup. San Francisco at Seattle will be played at 4:25 p.m. ET on Dec. 5 and televised by CBS, and Denver at Kansas City will be played at 8:20 p.m. ET and be televised by NBC.

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The three other Week 15 games that potentially could have been moved will remain on Sunday, Dec. 19. They are the Jets at Dolphins, Washington Football Team at Eagles, and Panthers at Bills. All three games will be played at 1 p.m. ET.

NFL schedule makers frequently place games on Saturdays in mid-to-late December when college football's regular season has concluded. On Christmas Day, also a Saturday, the league will have Browns at Packers, followed by Colts at Cardinals.

@atom said:

love this holiday weekend I hope you have a great weekend with some awesome eats and of course football so after The Game is over switch over to espn to cheer on Oregon State to beat the ducks

My favorite holiday of the entire year Syd, family friends football........ and plenty of delicious leftovers.

You can't beat that, happy holiday to you and yours.  

@atom said:

why wouldnt titans vs pit or packers vs ravens or bengals vs broncos  be considered ?

Because they weren't in the "TBD" list... The games that were possibly going to be flexed were known for a long time... 

@mjp28 said:

Yes this NFL season is winding down for sure.  Three NFL games Thanksgiving Thursday.

Same with the college football ? football...... this is rivalry weekend,  some good Friday games.  And Saturday NOON EDT "THE GAME" Ohio State -8 at Michigan.

GO FOOTBALL ?    Turkey, football, leftovers, more football........ 

......... and much to be thankful for.

love this holiday weekend I hope you have a great weekend with some awesome eats and of course football so after The Game is over switch over to espn to cheer on Oregon State to beat the ducks

@hoorta said:

The other options for the Saturday games were:  These games had been announced as Saturday possibilities..  New York Jets at Miami Dolphins (CBS), Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles (FOX), and Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills (FOX) will take place on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. ET. Bunch of relative stinkers.. 

why wouldnt titans vs pit or packers vs ravens or bengals vs broncos  be considered ?

@dutch-oven said:

So you are hoping that I become "woke"?

Oh, the irony, my dearest pal.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with family, happiness, and delicious food. 

No I'm totally against the woke.. I wouldn't wish that on you lol... Hope ya have a super day!

@nickers said:

May God wake you from your obvious stupor one day 

So you are hoping that I become "woke"?

Oh, the irony, my dearest pal.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with family, happiness, and delicious food. 

@dutch-oven said:

Your assertion that you didn't want to end up bitter like your father isn't going well, is it? 

Which is peculiar, from reading your posts for years it is obvious you have a great life. Once again, congratulations on all your success, my friend. 

I have great friends and Family... Which is more than I can say for some... You misconstrue bitterness for utter sarcasm.. Success isn't measured by what a person accrues monetarily... You know nothing about my life... Or my struggles... And frankly... It's none of your Goddamn business... Having said all that.. May God wake you from your obvious stupor one day while your trying so hard to convince everyone how brilliant you think you are..Because you are really not all that swift...... Happy Thanksgiving , Mr Churl!

@nickers said:

Fuck off!

Your assertion that you didn't want to end up bitter like your father isn't going well, is it? 

Which is peculiar, from reading your posts for years it is obvious you have a great life. Once again, congratulations on all your success, my friend. 

@dutch-oven said:

You know how in the movie 'Speed' the bus has to go at least 50 mph or it explodes?

Do you have a bomb strapped to you, and if you don't write the word "woke" at least five times a day, it goes off? 

Reply with: "The black bird flies east at midnight" and I'll alert the authorities, buddy.

Fuck off!

@dutch-oven said:

What's your go-to place for dinner downtown?

Went to Mabel's last Saturday night. Michael Symon's bbq place doesn't disappoint. 

See below...  

@nickers said:

Worst fucking BBQ in the World!!... I hope that woke mother fucker closes his doors...

We went to Mabel's this past summer.  I'll assume since nickers shares my distaste of seafood- he's not much a fan of Carolina style BBQ that's heavy on mustard either.  Yeah it's an artsy Craftsy menu. OK, I suppose- if that's your thing. One thing I will comment on as the board's resident wino\booze connoisseur. The bar menu is impressive... AND outrageously overpriced....  IIRC they were asking $200 bucks for a two ounce pour of Whistle Pigs top of the line "Boss Hog Rye"... RIP OFF ALERT!!!  You can buy an entire bottle of the stuff online for $500 bucks at several retail spots. 

@nickers said:

Worst fucking BBQ in the World!!... I hope that woke mother fucker closes his doors...

You know how in the movie 'Speed' the bus has to go at least 50 mph or it explodes?

Do you have a bomb strapped to you, and if you don't write the word "woke" at least five times a day, it goes off? 

Reply with: "The black bird flies east at midnight" and I'll alert the authorities, buddy.

@dutch-oven said:

What's your go-to place for dinner downtown?

Went to Mabel's last Saturday night. Michael Symon's bbq place doesn't disappoint. 

Worst fucking BBQ in the World!!... I hope that woke mother fucker closes his doors...

@ballpeen said:

That was a game I thought might get flexed to Sunday night, so I will be staying downtown both Saturday and Sunday.  I may dump the Sunday reservation, but will probably stay.  Maybe make that a night at the casino with my wife.

What's your go-to place for dinner downtown?

Went to Mabel's last Saturday night. Michael Symon's bbq place doesn't disappoint. 

@dutch-oven said:

That was a game I thought might get flexed to Sunday night, so I will be staying downtown both Saturday and Sunday.  I may dump the Sunday reservation, but will probably stay.  Maybe make that a night at the casino with my wife.

@sdbacker80 said:

What do you think about that OSU line?  I’ve watched both teams this year a lot…I was thinking it would start around -13.    Expecting three potential outcomes a 41-27 type game.  52-17…if Buckeyes play like they have last couple weeks.  Worst case scenario 34-24…UM slows it down and runs a little on our defense.  UM hasn’t played any offense like OSUs not even close.  But I think the key is OSU stopping UMs run game which I think will from what I’ve seen of the UM Oline.   It is a Fishy line.

Iowa -1.5 with Martinez out love Iowa.

Purdue -15 over Indiana.  Love Purdue here 

From the college forum................... Ohio State -8½   O/U is about 64½.   It came out according to VI at OSU -6  so the betting public is going toward Ohio State.

I'm going for Ohio State by 10+ and around 40-26.     Note: this might be Harbaugh's best shot to beat the BUCKEYES but they are loaded on offense...... we'll see.       

  https://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/las-vegas.      

I think this will be another Ohio State/Michigan game but Ohio State has way more 5★ and 4★ players.

Michigan needs a few breaks, play error free ball and the crowd to have a shot...... the same in any upset.   I'm watching !

@mjp28 said:

Yes this NFL season is winding down for sure.  Three NFL games Thanksgiving Thursday.

Same with the college football ? football...... this is rivalry weekend,  some good Friday games.  And Saturday NOON EDT "THE GAME" Ohio State -8 at Michigan.

GO FOOTBALL ?    Turkey, football, leftovers, more football........ 

......... and much to be thankful for.

What do you think about that OSU line?  I’ve watched both teams this year a lot…I was thinking it would start around -13.    Expecting three potential outcomes a 41-27 type game.  52-17…if Buckeyes play like they have last couple weeks.  Worst case scenario 34-24…UM slows it down and runs a little on our defense.  UM hasn’t played any offense like OSUs not even close.  But I think the key is OSU stopping UMs run game which I think will from what I’ve seen of the UM Oline.   It is a Fishy line.

Iowa -1.5 with Martinez out love Iowa.

Purdue -15 over Indiana.  Love Purdue here 

@nero said:

I was damning my bad luck until I realized it is a Saturday game. That will work perfectly for me

Yes this NFL season is winding down for sure.  Three NFL games Thanksgiving Thursday.

Same with the college football ? football...... this is rivalry weekend,  some good Friday games.  And Saturday NOON EDT "THE GAME" Ohio State -8 at Michigan.

GO FOOTBALL ?    Turkey, football, leftovers, more football........ 

......... and much to be thankful for.

@atom said:

there are some other good games on that sunday wonder why we got moved up ?

does the nfl know something we dont ?

Maximum interest in a prime viewing spot ATOM... The Late game Saturday is Colts- Patriots.  The crap part of it- unless you live in the Cleveland or Las Vegas viewing areas- you had better have access to NFLN.   

The other options for the Saturday games were:  These games had been announced as Saturday possibilities..  New York Jets at Miami Dolphins (CBS), Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles (FOX), and Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills (FOX) will take place on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. ET. Bunch of relative stinkers..