Yeah GG Pitt, doesn't get much closer than that, shame that had to be a loser there.
On my secondary, I'm not sure what the heck was going on there for your last TD, WIDE open. Guarantee you that Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Strong will not be used again, odd because its been a really good play for us for a while now, just a completely blown play.
Maybe we'll meet in the POs ;)

GG Buf,

Was worried you would run wild on me after that first quarter. Luckily my D buckled down a bit and prevented that rushing attack from killing us. Had me worried there with that onside kick at the end of 4th as well. Was a close game all the way.

GG CHi.

GG Jersey. Those punt returns were the difference in this one. We out played you guys in every phase otherwise. Oh well!

Except STs

That's what I just stated.😳

I dunno, so many folks go on as if its just O and D and STs just 'gets in the way'. Three phases to the game, I know its nit picking, but the second part of your statement is just irrelevant, that's all.

Irrelevant but fact.

For months now equally matched teams have been decided by STs. But more alarming is the frequency. Not are punt return yards too high but field goals are off the charts. Some general cause and effect reflects this pattern of too many 4th downs. Too many opportunities to punt and kick. It's slightly askew. Kickers routinely getting 200 point a season would be nullified quick by the NFL. It's about the money and nobody wants a game decided by a kick. It happens but far too much here.

On Punt returns: I know a few owners here on MFN that work hard on STs and its reflected on how their teams play. Its not only about running them back for TDs, its all about field position as well and if you can consistently punt to within a opponents 10 yard line, you're going to be in trouble, most likely.

I disagree about too many 4th downs as well, ha ha I wish I could run a 3rd down offense all day as them amount of 3rd and long conversions are off the charts, eg: 3rd & 28 - The QB has struggled all game to hook up and miraculously starts playing like Joe Montana.

There are definitely formulas to being successful in this game, just like real football, for me its how you get there. Look at the likes of Ares (not playing right now) he consistently won in multiple leagues, taking teams that hadn't won anything and turning them into championship teams, great O, great D and great STs.