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Deck the League

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And just like that…COVID is back in the NFL!
Did you miss it?

Still more entertaining than a Sex & the City revival, COVID is the Carrie Bradshaw of the NFL, shredding the careers of fully grown men.

So what does this mean for Week 15 in the NFL?
We will break it all down for you in our Deck the League podcast.

Wade & Ryan are back and virus free, as they offer you a Christmas Party of a podcast.
Don’t worry about missing out on the pub, just crank this up to 11 and see what knowledge drip feeds into your lineups.

COVID Games

Thus far, 3 of the NFL games for Week 13 have been moved due to COVID, but more could come.

Sean Payton is already out for the big game against the Bucs after testing positive, too bad the trailer for his new Netflix movie had no tests of positivity.

We will let you know anything that we hear about the games, and when they might be played.

Among some of the games the guys look at in the episode include:

Patriots (9-4) vs -2 Colts (7-6) +45.5

The Patriots are one of the few teams not to get sidelined by the virus this weekend, as we all know that Bill Belichick plans for the biggest threat against them.
See ya virus.

The Colts are favoured by 2 points, despite having a worse record than New England? What does Las Vegas know that we don’t?

Ryan and Wade both like the Pats to keep moving on here, as they seem to dink and dunk enough to get the job done.

Ryan thinks that the game will be a low scoring one, and Wade thinks it will be a back and forth, tight chess match that could get boring for a late night UK fan.

Ryan-Pats 21 Colts 17
Wade-Pats 27 Colts 24

Panthers (5-8) vs -10.5 Bills (7-6)

Oh how the mighty have fallen, a statement that echoes for both of these teams.

Carolina started strong on the back of Christian Mc, and a solid defence.
Now the Panthers are struggling to stay in games, and Cam Newton is atrocious.

Buffalo has gone from number one on the division, to hoping to make a shot at the playoffs.
They need to win this one to stay in it!

Ryan likes his Bills to blow out the lowly Panthers, and get back to their winning ways at home.

Wade struggles to see the Bills covering such a large spread given injuries, COVID and western New York weather.

Ryan-Bills 35 Panthers 13
Wade-Bills 24 Panthers 14

Seahawks (5-8) vs -5 LA Rams (9-4) +45.5

Russ is cooking once again on the back of a rejuvenated running game, and Tyler Lockett getting his groove back.
The Seahawks are in a deep playoff hole, and the chances of them making a post season run fall deeper every week.

LA Rams finally got a win, batting down the pesky Cardinals in a game that saw them still stay in contention for a solid playoff chance. They also got COVID. A lot of it.

Ryan thinks that Seattle will continue their winning ways, sticking it to Matt Stafford and his bad back of infected team mates.

Wade thinks that even an LA Rams team covered in COVID is still better than a healthy Seattle team.

Ryan-Seahawks 30 Rams 24
Wade-Rams 26 Seahawks 23

Sports Bar Sunday

Join us at the Sports Bar & Grill Old Street and Clapham this Sunday to catch all the NFL games.

Book a table in advance, and you can even watch your own game on your own TV.

Just make a booking and you’re good to go!

https://www.sportsbarandgrill.co.uk/oldstreet/party-booking

https://www.sportsbarandgrill.co.uk/clapham/party-booking

Watching NFL Games

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Looking to watch the NFL for week 4 in London? Not going to lie, things have changed dramatically thanks to Covid 19, so watching the NFL the way you use to is going to be tough.
Bars and pubs have to close by 10pm, which means drinks and food are cleared even earlier.
You will also need to book seats in advance, and table time is generally limited to 2 hours, which isn’t ideal for NFL fans.

The Premier League has also had to adapt to the new normal, which means there are now more games on a Sunday. In previous years the PL would be done and dusted by 5:45, which was perfect timing to get the start of the first series of games.
Now football/soccer has games at 4:30 and 7:15 pm, which totally screws the NFL over. Most pubs will be packed with punters looking to watch footie, so you would have a better chance of buying a Sun newspaper in Liverpool than you would getting them to switch channels.
Week 4 competes with Man U vs Tottenhams at 4:30pm, and Aston Villa vs Liverpool at 7:15pm, so it will be very hard to get a pub that shows the games with sound.

There are some pubs that will be showing NFL, we thought we would point you to a few we know.

Princess Alexandra-Crouch End

This North London boozer is one of our faves, and is an NFL venue with a traditional pub feel. Only 10 minutes from Finsbury Park station, this pub has 4 TVs, loads of room and two patios.
The Alex shows both the Sky game, as well as Redzone.
The owner Nick is a real gem, and his staff are very warm and accommodating. They also have two Alaskan Malmutes, who will help you clean your plate.
The pub is usually open until 1am, but with new Covid it must close at 10pm.
You will need to make a reso, and football rules, but he will deffo have Sky or Redzone up by 6:20pm.

https://princessalexandran8.co.uk/

Maple Leaf-Covent Garden

You like Canadian pubs eh? Well this little hoser is a real treat of a pub. Located smack dab in the middle of Covent Garden, this Canucklehead bar has lots of TV, and traditional Canadian fare & beer.
The pub also must close at 10pm, and you will need a reservation, but its central location means that you can meet with friends, and all split to grab the tube home.
The Maple Leaf shows the Sky game and Redzone on numerous TVs, so you have lots of angles to view the games.
Say hi to Zach the manager, he’s the man.

https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/maple-leaf/

Sports Bar & Grill-Farringdon

Farringdon is usually a dead zone on the weekends, which makes going to the SB&G a perfect place for your Sunday Funday. Just a short walk from the tube station, this sports bar is heaving with TVs and loads of beers on tap. They also have a pool table, great outdoor space, and plenty of wings to make your Sunday stuffed.
They show both the Sky game and Redzone, and you will need a reservation. Like all pubs, it closes at 10pm, so you will need to book ahead.
Luckily they have loads of TVs, so you will be able to get a game on if you ask the manager Martin nicely.

https://www.sportsbarandgrill.co.uk/farringdon

Leicester Arms Pub-Piccadilly Circus

In the heart of central London, this traditional pub has sports galore on the weekends. It is more of a football/ soccer pub, so you will need to book ahead to see if you can secure a space to watch NFL.
The food is traditional pub fare, and they have loads of beers on tap so you can wash down your team’s loss.
The pub does close at 10pm due to Covid, so you will only be able to watch the first set of games.
Book your table here.

https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/leicester-arms-piccadilly/

We will continue to update the list of bars and pubs that show the NFL. If you’re a bar or pub who shows the NFL in the UK, or would like to in the future, please get in touch.

Have a great week, and hopefully all this virus nonsense is behind us soon. Stay safe and sane!

Jeremy Hill in London

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Remember when London use to host NFL games? Good times. We brought back those good times with a TBT interview with former Bengals running back Jeremy Hill.

In 2016 the Bengals hosted the Washington team (formerly Redskins) in a fun filled affair at Wembley stadium. The game ended in a 27-27 tie, with Hill scoring the last TD for the Bengals.
It was the second tie of the season, which hadn’t happened previously in 1997.

We were fortunate to interview Hill at the Saracens Rugby ground in North London where we talked to him about numerous NFL things.
We chatted about the rise of Fantasy football and how players deal with it, as well as if he plays Madden, and which RB he uses in games.

Lastly we touched on the big issue…who does he think is the best player in the game.
The answer might surprise you.

We will be uploaded interviews from previous NFL in London games throughout this season, as we wipe a tear away from our eyes and think about the season that would have been here.

Which game did you think was the best of the NFL in London series thus far?

Sky Week 4

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UPDATE-New Game announced!
Are you ready for some Sky NFL? They have released their games for Week 4, and there are some great games and a few stinkers.

Thursday is a real stink fest as the NY Jets host the Denver Broncos. Both are 0-3 and have been riding the suck wave since the start of the season. Luckily it’s on at 1:30 am so you can sleep.

Sunday brings us Steelers vs Titans at 6pm…or does it..NOPE. You know get to watch the Browns vs the Cowboys. You know you want it.
9pm is the Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs, which should factor in as one of the best of the week and high scoring.
Just a note that these games are unavailable on NFL Gamepass.

Late Sunday/ early Monday is the Eagles and 49ers in another snooze-a-thon, so you might want to wake up for this one.

Monday Night/ Tuesday morning is the Green Bay Packers hosting the Atlanta Falcons in a high scoring affair. How much of a lead will the Falcons blow this time?

 

All Time QBs

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Who is the best all time passing yards leader of all time? Well, it’s still on-so let’s take a look at the top leaders in NFL passing yards.

Brees vs Brady, as the 2020 season brings us two veterans who are poised for Hall of Famedom. Brees has the definite advantage in this contest & it’s hard to see Tommy beating him. Tommy is a fighter though, so it might be his last chalice of victory to achieve before he retires.

Brees

Brees is younger, faster, & has more to prove, continuing to blast huge yardage up every season. Sure he rips up domes, but he also knocks out the turf as well.

Brady

Brady is durable. It might be his last season in the NFL but his move to the Bucs seems to be the perfect fit. He has speedy legs, Gronk, & a punishing D. Could he rip a huge passing season or more with this corp?

It will be interesting in week 1 when these guys duke it out for QB supremacy. What a game that will be. There will be no fans, beer, or atmosphere…so this will be fun & new.

The Others

There aren’t many big legacy guys nipping at these titles. Mahomes is young, Wilson is inconsistent, & Rodgers doesn’t have the potential. These numbers could last for decades given the current climate of the NFL.

For now, at least we can play them in Madden.