OT: Guess the NBC Sun Night opener... - New England Patriots Forums

DisgruntledTunaFan · 03-30-2008, 07:29 PM

That, the Mon Nighters, and the T-Giving games will be announced tom.

Anyhow-here are my guesses on the opening Sun nighter...

1. Balt @ Dallas...there's been rumblings recently of McNabb being traded to the Ravens. I doubt if McNabb is going anywhere, however-IF this is the game, then obviously there is some meat to this rumor.(another TO vs. McNabb clash hyped up by the national media)

2. Philly @ Balt...See above

3. NE/Rams...rematch of the SBXXXVI

4. Indy/GB...if this is played at Lambeau, then before the Packers' game where they retire #4 in front of everyone, they'll treat everyone to an opponent against an AFC Powerhouse.

5. Dallas @ Pitt...NFC vs AFC classic matchup

BradfordPatsFan · 03-30-2008, 07:50 PM

I doubt we see Fox give up one of its two Pats games without a fight. They can only broadcast the games with the Rams and the Cardinals. Fox will make sure they get BOTH of those.

Disco Volante · 03-30-2008, 08:01 PM

http://www.seahawkaddicts.com/2008/0...-delemias.html

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Well, we know that the Seahawks won't be playing in the Thursday night opener at the Meadowlands. That however doesn't mean the Hawks won't be part of the prime time lineup. In years past, there have been two MNF games, usually one featuring left coast participants.

Also there is this, excellent Patriots beat writer Mike Reiss has been doing some tinkering of his own. He thinks the Pats at the Hawks would be a nice ratings draw for the opening weekend too.

So you tell me...Do you want our crack at the Patriots early, mid season, or late in the year? Something tells me it will have a Wild Card feel to it. I think it might benefit the Hawks to play them early. They are going to have several new players in their secondary, and they won't be able to scout our improved run scheme. Tell me what you think....

UPDATE--John Clayton just said on his KRJ radio program that there is a lot of talk in the league that the Pats Hawks will be played opening weekend, probably Sunday Night

JoePats · 03-30-2008, 08:15 PM

If it's Pats/Hawks I'd be cool with that, get one of the west coast trips out of the way, though ideally all the west coast trips would be 4:00 games.

Can you imagine if the made it Pats/Rams and then something actually happened with the golf pro?

JoePats · 03-30-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordPatsFan

I doubt we see Fox give up one of its two Pats games without a fight. They can only broadcast the games with the Rams and the Cardinals. Fox will make sure they get BOTH of those.

Excellent point.

***SoCal Pmen*** · 03-30-2008, 08:16 PM

Patriots at San Diego - will either be Sunday or Monday nighter

DocE · 03-31-2008, 12:24 AM

I wouldn't like it if the Pats had to travel to the West Coast for Sunday Night game. That's a rough travel schedule and they should get to play a day when they go out West so they can get back at a somewhat decent hour.

That said, I'd rather they have the West Coast trip for a night game in week 1 than have it any other time during the season.

Early prediction: Patriots win when they go to Seattle, but lose in San Diego. The Chargers are going to be sky high to beat the Patriots whenever that game occurs.

Sean Pa Patriot · 03-31-2008, 12:27 AM

Refuse to listen to Clayton, but it makes sense.. Still going with San Diego on sun nite

***richpats*** · 03-31-2008, 10:22 AM

Pats/Seahawks on Sunday night would be a logistical nightmare since the M's are hosting the Yankees that day too.

I'm calling Pats/Seahawks on Monday night, 10 EST on ESPN.

Oh, for the Sunday nighter it will be Chicago @ Indy to open Lucas Oil Field - count on it.

dhamz · 03-31-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by richpats

I'm calling Pats/Seahawks on Monday night, 10 EST on ESPN.

I see no chance. They use that spot for a west coast only match-up (SF/AZ and SD/Oak are the previous 2) as no one on the East Coast will watch it.