It is great to watch NFL football again and to see Brock Purdy fully recovered from his injury. He is looking good and has won his first two season games. I wonder if his Cinderalla success story will continue.
The 49ers are looking good, now having won their first four games. Brock Purdy continues to play well. Today, he had an almost perfect game. Only one incompletion. He competed 20 out of 21 passes with a QB rating of 134. I hope he can complete the season without injuries. Without him, the 49ers have a small chance of getting to the Superbowl. Here are the latest superbowl odds:
49ers-Cowboys 42-10. Possible Superbowl in 49ers future? Again, Mr Irrelevant is outstanding with a QB rating of 144. If Purdy stays healthy and continues to play at such a high level, he probably will be MVP and the 49ers probably will win the Superbowl. This is turning out to be a fun year for 49ers fans. And Brock Purdy is like an impossible dream coming true. Go 49ers!
John I'm not into sports since I'm no longer able to play, but glad you have interest in them. I think it is good for us to have something to entertain us.
In case you missed it @John Houlihan the 49ers lost to the Browns and Purdy did not look very good in the game.
There are no unbeaten teams in the NFL now. Both the Eagles and 49ers lost their last game. We watch NFL games pretty frequently. Not only that, the Las Vegas Raiders have won two games in a row. No matter where we live, they are our team!
Hi Don, Yes, I saw the game and agree Purdy did not look too good. His record up to the Browns game was outstanding, so it will be interesting to see if he is only a flash in the pan. There is an old saying that "Adversity builds character." However, in Brock Purdy's case, I believe that "Adversity reveals character." I believe Purdy has a lot of deep-seated character, will learn from the setback, and will come back better for it.
Congrats to the 49ers for beating the Eagles. And congrats to Brock Purdy for bouncing back from the three straight losses. He is now in the running for the MVP award. Winning the MVP would be the ultimate irony and would make football history. Mr Irrelevant (the ugly duckling) would turn into a beautiful swan (the MVP). Go figure. Life is full of surprises.
Very interesting games recently. The 49ers got beaten badly by the Ravens two weeks ago. Brock Purdy critics then had a field day with their negative attacks on him. But yesterday, he won again big time and set the best ever record for any 49er quarterback for the most completed passing yards in a single season. Purdy passed both Joe Montana and Steve Young. So, Mr Irrelevant has made 49er history. Maybe I am being fooled, I believe Purdy will continue to grow and become one of the best quarterbacks ever, assuming he doesn't get seriously injured. I'm basing this opinion on Purdy's character which I have deduced from reading his biography and listening to his 49er Q&A sessions both in sweet victory and in bitter defeat. The chances are good that the 49ers will play the Ravens again. Although badly beaten by the Ravens, the 49ers are considered the favorites. This is based on my asking ChatGPT about who will win the Superbowl. Here is the conversation I had with ChatGPT: Me If the 49ers play the Ravens in the Superbowl, which team is likely to win? ChatGPT Despite the San Francisco 49ers' recent loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the 49ers are still considered the current favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII, based on the latest betting odds. As of now, the 49ers are at +225, while the Ravens are at +350. It's worth noting that betting odds don't solely reflect the outcomes of recent games but also consider a variety of factors such as overall team performance throughout the season, player health and availability, historical performance, and other strategic elements. While a head-to-head loss is a significant factor, it's not the only one that oddsmakers and bettors consider when evaluating a team's chances of winning a championship.
So ChatGPT has validated Vegas Odds as the gold standard, with no comparative analysis of its own. It's not compared each team's offense against the opponent's defense, and vice-versa, nor has it analyzed specific player match-ups. It's merely repeating the analysis of professional gamblers. Considering that it has the capacity to fabricate a convincing legal brief, that's kind of interesting. One would think this would be among the easiest of analyses to make, given the small number of participants and the reams of data on each of them. It should be a discrete--albeit moderately complex--mathematical calculation. edit to add: It seems that ChatGPT is more of a philosophy major than a sciences major.
Hi John, I decided to ask ChatGPT to answer your post. Here is the exchange: You So ChatGPT has validated Vegas Odds as the gold standard, with no comparative analysis of its own. It's not compared each team's offense against the opponent's defense, and vice-versa, nor has it analyzed specific player match-ups. It's merely repeating the analysis of professional gamblers. Considering that it has the capacity to fabricate a convincing legal brief, that's kind of interesting. One would think this would be among the easiest of analyses to make, given the small number of participants and the reams of data on each of them. It should be a discrete--albeit moderately complex--mathematical calculation. edit to add: It seems that ChatGPT is more of a philosophy major than a sciences major. ChatGPT You're correct in noting that I relied on current betting odds from various sources to answer your question about the favorites to win the Super Bowl. This approach is commonly used because betting odds are a comprehensive reflection of a wide range of factors, including team performance, historical data, player injuries, and public perception. These odds are constantly updated to reflect the latest information and are often a good indicator of a team's perceived chances of winning. However, it's important to acknowledge that while this method provides a quick and widely-accepted gauge, it does not involve a deep, analytical comparison of the teams. A more detailed analysis, like the one you mentioned, would involve examining specific aspects such as offensive and defensive capabilities, head-to-head matchups, player statistics, and other strategic elements. Such an analysis would indeed be more complex and nuanced, requiring extensive data processing and expertise in sports analytics. My capabilities are primarily based on processing and synthesizing available information, rather than conducting original quantitative analyses or sports predictions. While I can provide insights based on existing data and analyses, I don't have the capability to independently perform the kind of detailed statistical analysis that professional sports analysts or dedicated sports analytics software might do. Your observation about the nature of my responses is insightful. My approach is generally more aligned with synthesizing and interpreting existing information (akin to a philosophy major, as you pointed out) rather than performing original, complex mathematical calculations (like a sciences major might). This distinction is crucial in understanding the strengths and limitations of my responses in different contexts.
So it's an automated BSer and not a scientist I imagine that asking what the likelihood is of life on other planets might yield a discourse on what astronomers, paleontologists and others have to say about it, but there will be no Einstein-like algorithms put forth. But it is interesting, if for no other reason than its capacity to put together well-constructed, informative narratives with proper syntax and grammar. That's quite the feat in our language.