The NFL Thread
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Yeah. And the Bills didn't play well but I knew that game would be close despite what Vegas had the spread (15.5 a few hours before game time, I could have made some money had I bet on the Giants to beat it).
Hurts hasn't looked good at all this season and it's been the defense that's been the star of the team. That game-losing interception surpassed his total last year, his touchdown and yards per attempt percentages are way down, his quarterback rating so far is worse than his first full season, and his total rating is way down from last year. Yes, his completion percentage is near even but he's not the guy he was last year. This game might have proved it but Sirriani and company might have to see what's going on. One possibility is that Hurts is hurt again but is trying to tough it out like Aaron Rodgers last year. Another possibility is that he's turning into Carson Wentz 2.0 and going from an MVP-level season to mid-level and declining before our very eyes.
If I were Nick, I'm make sure to get Mariota ready if Hurts continues to hurt his team's chances of winning.
Hurts hasn't looked good at all this season and it's been the defense that's been the star of the team. That game-losing interception surpassed his total last year, his touchdown and yards per attempt percentages are way down, his quarterback rating so far is worse than his first full season, and his total rating is way down from last year. Yes, his completion percentage is near even but he's not the guy he was last year. This game might have proved it but Sirriani and company might have to see what's going on. One possibility is that Hurts is hurt again but is trying to tough it out like Aaron Rodgers last year. Another possibility is that he's turning into Carson Wentz 2.0 and going from an MVP-level season to mid-level and declining before our very eyes.
If I were Nick, I'm make sure to get Mariota ready if Hurts continues to hurt his team's chances of winning.
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Went 11-4 and had another top ten finish but I'd have rather gone 4-11 and remained in Last Man Standing. I'm still kind of salty about that.
This week looks to be among the hardest, as many of the better teams are on the road this week. But, any given Sunday.
My picks:
Jacksonville
Detroit
Las Vegas
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Giants
Tampa Bay
Rams
Seattle
Green Bay
Kansas City
Miami
San Francisco (27-22 tiebreaker score)
This week looks to be among the hardest, as many of the better teams are on the road this week. But, any given Sunday.
My picks:
Jacksonville
Detroit
Las Vegas
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Giants
Tampa Bay
Rams
Seattle
Green Bay
Kansas City
Miami
San Francisco (27-22 tiebreaker score)
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That was some regular season. Didn't win any weekends but I had some good weeks. For the entire season, I got close to 60% of games right and had a better total result than both my sister and brother-in-law. Not bad for me.
My least favorite part was picking NFC South games. I don't think any of those teams wanted to win that division.
Meanwhile, my Super Wild Card Weekend picks.
Buffalo
Kansas City
Cleveland
Dallas
Los Angeles
Tampa Bay
The last two could go either way.
My least favorite part was picking NFC South games. I don't think any of those teams wanted to win that division.
Meanwhile, my Super Wild Card Weekend picks.
Buffalo
Kansas City
Cleveland
Dallas
Los Angeles
Tampa Bay
The last two could go either way.
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LaFleur did Jordan Love dirty at the end.
And I wonder if this is the end for Mike McCarthy in Dallas.
And I wonder if this is the end for Mike McCarthy in Dallas.
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You know, I think the Commanders should pick a waffle at #2.
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A new season begins on Thursday.
(probably me on the ESPN and NFL sites following the Gamecast, but I only had to pay $50 to enter the Pick 'Em league)
You hope it will be good.
But it's not going to end well for 31 teams.
Anyway, my picks.
Chiefs
Packers
Steelers
Bills (Last Man Standing pick, don't let me down, Josh Allen's limbs)
Bears
Bengals
Texans
Dolphins
Saints
Giants
Raiders
Seahawks
Cowboys
Buccaneers
Lions
Monday night tiebreakers: 49ers, 28-10
(probably me on the ESPN and NFL sites following the Gamecast, but I only had to pay $50 to enter the Pick 'Em league)
You hope it will be good.
But it's not going to end well for 31 teams.
Anyway, my picks.
Chiefs
Packers
Steelers
Bills (Last Man Standing pick, don't let me down, Josh Allen's limbs)
Bears
Bengals
Texans
Dolphins
Saints
Giants
Raiders
Seahawks
Cowboys
Buccaneers
Lions
Monday night tiebreakers: 49ers, 28-10
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Was kind of checked out after LaFleur's terrible clock management and Love's injury (the Packers were my Super Bowl pick and now, they're probably missing the playoffs with tank commander Malik Willis starting). I still went 12-4 even with a few setbacks.
Anyway, my picks.
Miami
Detroit
Dallas
Indianapolis
Tennessee
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington
Chargers (Last Man Standing pick)
Jacksonville
Baltimore
Rams
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
Houston
Philadelphia (24-17 final)
Anyway, my picks.
Miami
Detroit
Dallas
Indianapolis
Tennessee
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington
Chargers (Last Man Standing pick)
Jacksonville
Baltimore
Rams
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
Houston
Philadelphia (24-17 final)
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Packers will be fine. Love is only projected to be out for 2-4 weeks (him avoiding IR is a great sign) and it would be the most Packers thing on the planet for them pick up some wins with Malik F'n Willis under center.
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That was a train wreck. 6-10 but I remain in Last Man Standing (Baltimore losing took out nearly half the field).
My picks:
Jets
Cleveland
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Houston
New Orleans
Chargers
Tampa Bay (Last Man Standing pick, which probably means they'll lose)
Las Vegas
Seattle
Baltimore
Rams
Detroit
Atlanta
Buffalo
Cincinnati (21-10 score)
My picks:
Jets
Cleveland
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Houston
New Orleans
Chargers
Tampa Bay (Last Man Standing pick, which probably means they'll lose)
Las Vegas
Seattle
Baltimore
Rams
Detroit
Atlanta
Buffalo
Cincinnati (21-10 score)
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My season so far has been...
Still went 8-8 though, even though I'm out in Last Man Standing (the NFC South sucks again).
Picks this week:
Dallas
Atlanta
Chicago
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Jets
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Houston
Arizona
New England
Cleveland
Kansas City
Baltimore
Miami
Detroit (34-31, though I could see both teams hitting 40 points)
Get ready for another 8-8 weekend.
Still went 8-8 though, even though I'm out in Last Man Standing (the NFC South sucks again).
Picks this week:
Dallas
Atlanta
Chicago
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Jets
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Houston
Arizona
New England
Cleveland
Kansas City
Baltimore
Miami
Detroit (34-31, though I could see both teams hitting 40 points)
Get ready for another 8-8 weekend.
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I undersold myself and did one game better. 9-7 this week.
This week:
Atlanta
Jets (the hardest game to pick this week as the Jets' travel schedule is unknown but I have to imagine they'll hit London before the Vikings do)
Chicago
Baltimore
New England
Washington
Jacksonville
Houston
Las Vegas
San Francisco
Green Bay
Seattle
Dallas
New Orleans (28-20)
This week:
Atlanta
Jets (the hardest game to pick this week as the Jets' travel schedule is unknown but I have to imagine they'll hit London before the Vikings do)
Chicago
Baltimore
New England
Washington
Jacksonville
Houston
Las Vegas
San Francisco
Green Bay
Seattle
Dallas
New Orleans (28-20)
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8-6 this week. The definition of mediocre.
My picks this week.
Seattle
Chicago
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Houston
New Orleans (yes, the Saints are starting Spencer Rattler but the NFC South is pure chaos every year, it seems like)
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chargers
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Buffalo (23-16)
My picks this week.
Seattle
Chicago
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Houston
New Orleans (yes, the Saints are starting Spencer Rattler but the NFC South is pure chaos every year, it seems like)
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chargers
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Buffalo (23-16)
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11-3 this week. Of course, everyone seemed to go at least 11-3.
This week.
New Orleans (still can't trust a Broncos team with The King of MILF Island and Got Benched at Auburn at quarterback)
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Buffalo
Cleveland
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Rams
Washington
Kansas City (though San Francisco could surprise in this Super Bowl rematch)
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Chargers (27-20)
This week.
New Orleans (still can't trust a Broncos team with The King of MILF Island and Got Benched at Auburn at quarterback)
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Buffalo
Cleveland
Green Bay
Indianapolis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Rams
Washington
Kansas City (though San Francisco could surprise in this Super Bowl rematch)
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Chargers (27-20)
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