Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
A Huge Comeback, A Tie, and other Results from Week 12!
Saints @ Falcons
This was closer than expected for me, but my prediction was right in the end. Saints won.
Jets @ Ravens.
Geno smith did not perform well at all in this game and the Jets mustered nearly no offense scoring only 3 points. I would say they should throw in the towel, but the Jets have been unpredictable week to week, so I guess you can't rule them out yet.
Steelers @ Browns
Well, before this game I wasn't quite buying in to the Steelers recent successes, and I still don't think I am. This was a good game for the Steelers though. Even though this was an "easy" opponent the Steelers looked strong. I still have my doubts though...
Panthers @ Dolphins
I was right, well kinda. The Panthers didn't look like themselves for much of this game. But Cam Newton once again lead the panthers to a last minute victory. Solid game by the Panthers. Crushing loss for the Dolphins.
Buccaneers @ Lions
Well, the Buccaneers seem to be on a roll lately. Well kinda. They just beat the Lions for their 3rd straight win. Not that it matters, because they have no chance at the playoffs. I can't understand the Lions. A couple weeks ago they looked dominant and now they seem to be collapsing, but they still have time to turn it around.
Bears @ Rams
The Rams were dominant in this game, but again it likely doesn't matter for them, because they have a slim chance at the playoffs. The Bears are starting to show signs of struggle without their starting QB Jay Cutler. He should be back soon, and then maybe the Bears can get back in the swing of things.
Vikings @ Packers
The Vikings started off strong, but after Matt Flynn came in for the Packers the Vikings had no answer. This game went into overtime and the winner was......no one, it was a tie. I hate ties in the NFL. It has no purpose at all. They should play till someone wins.
Jaguars @ Texans
That's it, I give up on the Texans after they lost their ninth straight game....to the Jaguars. Apparently I'm not the only one who has given up, as Andre Johnson said after the game about his own team "We suck". Well how about that. I guess Johnson is right, I just wouldn't expect that coming from him. In any event, the Jaguars really aren't any better. Both these teams should just look forward to the draft next year.
Chargers @ Chiefs
This game surprised me. It was back and forth action from start to finish with the Chargers just beating the Chiefs in the end. It's the second straight loss for the Chiefs but they're still the real deal. And the Chargers must have some big time confidence after this win. They could make a run for a wild card spot in the playoffs. I personally think its unlikely but hey, who knows?
Cowboys @ Giants
The Cowboys, with a banged up defense and all, shut the Giants down this week to move to a record of 6-5. The Giants did a whole lot of trash talking prior to this game, even guaranteeing a win, but in the end Romo lead the Cowboys down the field in the last minutes to put the Cowboys in position for the winning field goal. This crushes playoff hopes for the Giants but puts the Cowboys in first place in the NFC east.
Colts @ Cardinals
Well I mean, I predicted the Cardinals would win, I just didn't think it would be such a one sided game. The Cardinals are getting better each week, meanwhile the Colts are slowly collapsing. They need to do something to fix that or else it will be a short playoff run for them, if they get there.
Titans @ Raiders
The Raiders and Titans were neck and neck in this game but in the end, literally in the final seconds, the Titans pulled off the win with a touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick. If the season ended today the Titans would be in the playoffs as the final wildcard team. Maybe they can catch some momentum off of this win, my guess is they won't but hey, anything can happen. As for the Raiders, this is simply just a crushing loss.
Broncos @ Patriots
I've saved the matchup everyone was waiting for this week for the end. It was Manning vs Brady for the 14th time. Going into the matchup Brady had won 9 matchups against Peyton, and Peyton had the other 4. The Patriots looked awful in the first half and many people thought it was guaranteed that the Broncos would win. Well, Brady and the Patriots came out to start the second half on fire. Before you knew it the game was headed to overtime. The teams went back and forth trying to win but no one was making any mistakes, that is of course until Denver made the biggest mistake of the game. The Patriots were about to punt it with about 2 minutes left in overtime. The punt was good, Welker (the ex-Patriot) waved for a fair catch, but decided not to play the ball. But then the ball bounced and hit a Broncos player, making it a live ball for anyone to grab. The Patriots grabbed it, and all they needed to do was kick the field goal. And that's what they did. This was a very anti-climactic way for the game to end, but it was better than a tie. As I predicted the Patriots won. Now, in terms of, Brady vs Manning, Brady has 10 wins, Manning has 4.
This was closer than expected for me, but my prediction was right in the end. Saints won.
Jets @ Ravens.
Geno smith did not perform well at all in this game and the Jets mustered nearly no offense scoring only 3 points. I would say they should throw in the towel, but the Jets have been unpredictable week to week, so I guess you can't rule them out yet.
Steelers @ Browns
Well, before this game I wasn't quite buying in to the Steelers recent successes, and I still don't think I am. This was a good game for the Steelers though. Even though this was an "easy" opponent the Steelers looked strong. I still have my doubts though...
Panthers @ Dolphins
I was right, well kinda. The Panthers didn't look like themselves for much of this game. But Cam Newton once again lead the panthers to a last minute victory. Solid game by the Panthers. Crushing loss for the Dolphins.
Buccaneers @ Lions
Well, the Buccaneers seem to be on a roll lately. Well kinda. They just beat the Lions for their 3rd straight win. Not that it matters, because they have no chance at the playoffs. I can't understand the Lions. A couple weeks ago they looked dominant and now they seem to be collapsing, but they still have time to turn it around.
Bears @ Rams
The Rams were dominant in this game, but again it likely doesn't matter for them, because they have a slim chance at the playoffs. The Bears are starting to show signs of struggle without their starting QB Jay Cutler. He should be back soon, and then maybe the Bears can get back in the swing of things.
Vikings @ Packers
The Vikings started off strong, but after Matt Flynn came in for the Packers the Vikings had no answer. This game went into overtime and the winner was......no one, it was a tie. I hate ties in the NFL. It has no purpose at all. They should play till someone wins.
Jaguars @ Texans
That's it, I give up on the Texans after they lost their ninth straight game....to the Jaguars. Apparently I'm not the only one who has given up, as Andre Johnson said after the game about his own team "We suck". Well how about that. I guess Johnson is right, I just wouldn't expect that coming from him. In any event, the Jaguars really aren't any better. Both these teams should just look forward to the draft next year.
Chargers @ Chiefs
This game surprised me. It was back and forth action from start to finish with the Chargers just beating the Chiefs in the end. It's the second straight loss for the Chiefs but they're still the real deal. And the Chargers must have some big time confidence after this win. They could make a run for a wild card spot in the playoffs. I personally think its unlikely but hey, who knows?
Cowboys @ Giants
The Cowboys, with a banged up defense and all, shut the Giants down this week to move to a record of 6-5. The Giants did a whole lot of trash talking prior to this game, even guaranteeing a win, but in the end Romo lead the Cowboys down the field in the last minutes to put the Cowboys in position for the winning field goal. This crushes playoff hopes for the Giants but puts the Cowboys in first place in the NFC east.
Colts @ Cardinals
Well I mean, I predicted the Cardinals would win, I just didn't think it would be such a one sided game. The Cardinals are getting better each week, meanwhile the Colts are slowly collapsing. They need to do something to fix that or else it will be a short playoff run for them, if they get there.
Titans @ Raiders
The Raiders and Titans were neck and neck in this game but in the end, literally in the final seconds, the Titans pulled off the win with a touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick. If the season ended today the Titans would be in the playoffs as the final wildcard team. Maybe they can catch some momentum off of this win, my guess is they won't but hey, anything can happen. As for the Raiders, this is simply just a crushing loss.
Broncos @ Patriots
I've saved the matchup everyone was waiting for this week for the end. It was Manning vs Brady for the 14th time. Going into the matchup Brady had won 9 matchups against Peyton, and Peyton had the other 4. The Patriots looked awful in the first half and many people thought it was guaranteed that the Broncos would win. Well, Brady and the Patriots came out to start the second half on fire. Before you knew it the game was headed to overtime. The teams went back and forth trying to win but no one was making any mistakes, that is of course until Denver made the biggest mistake of the game. The Patriots were about to punt it with about 2 minutes left in overtime. The punt was good, Welker (the ex-Patriot) waved for a fair catch, but decided not to play the ball. But then the ball bounced and hit a Broncos player, making it a live ball for anyone to grab. The Patriots grabbed it, and all they needed to do was kick the field goal. And that's what they did. This was a very anti-climactic way for the game to end, but it was better than a tie. As I predicted the Patriots won. Now, in terms of, Brady vs Manning, Brady has 10 wins, Manning has 4.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Week 12 Predictions.
Week 12 predictions: Time for my weekly predictions, last week my record was (7-8)
(7 right, 8 wrong). Hopefully more will be right this week!
Saints @ Falcons: The Saints are on fire and the Falcons are the exact opposite, expect a saints victory here. Official prediction: Saints win
Cowboys @ Giants: This one will be close. The Giants, since coming off a bye, have won 4 in a row and stand at (4-6), but believe it or not they still have a chance to win the NFC east, a division that has been struggling. The Cowboys are an even .500 on the year (5-5), and they're coming off a bye. You name a defensive player on the Cowboys, and they've probably either been injured, or currently are injured. Key Linebackers Sean Lee and Justin Durant are missing for the Cowboys in this game, and that could be a huge factor In this game. However, I have my doubts on the Giants being able to slow down Dez Bryant. Even though the Cowboys are banged up defensively, I think their offense alone can win this game for them. Cowboys win a close one. Official Prediction: Cowboys Win.
Broncos @ Patriots: The Broncos will be on Sunday night football for the second straight week after handing the Chiefs their first loss last week, and the Patriots could use a win after their contraversial loss to the Panthers on Monday. The talk of this game will be Brady vs Manning. I strongly believe that the Patriots come out with the win in this game, they'll be extra motivated based on that loss Monday that left a sour taste in their mouth. Patriots win by 3. Official Prediction: Patriots Win.
Panthers @ Dolphins: The Panthers are on top of the world after beating the Niners and Patriots the past 2 weeks. This has "trap game" written all over it. The Panthers are good, but they're young and they could easily fall victim to the Dolphins if they don't take them seriously. The Panthers slip up and lose to the Dolphins. Official Prediction: Dolphins Win.
Buccaneers @ Lions: The Buccaneers aren't the worst team in the league but they're close to it. And with that being said the Lions lost to a struggling Steelers team last week, so they'll be fired up going into to this one. And I don't care who is covering Calvin Johnson, he's going to have a field day against anyone. Official Prediction: Lions Win.
Jaguars @ Texans: Man, this is a battle between two pretty awful teams. Last week Texans star wide receiver Andre Johnson got into a argument with his QB Matt Schaub. The constant losing is starting to ruffle some feathers on the Texans, but you really can't get worse than the Jaguars. Expect the Texans to win this one. Not because they're a great team, but because they're just not as bad as the Jaguars. Official Prediction: Texans Win.
Vikings @ Packers: The Vikings have struggled all season, and the Packers are still without Rodgers, however the Packers overall are the better team. Official Prediction: Packers win
Chargers @ Chiefs: Although the Chiefs lost their first game last week I believe that loss will only make them stronger. Chiefs will win this one easy. Official Prediction: Chiefs Win.
49ers @ Redskins: The Niners will get the win this week against a Redskins team that has struggled immensely this season. Official Prediction: 49ers Win.
Bears @ Rams: The Bears, as I predicted last week, one a close one. Well, this one will not be as close, and the Bears will win easily. Official Prediction: Bears Win.
Jets @ Ravens: The Ravens suffered a heartbreaking defeat after a long day last Sunday and they're going against a Jets team that has alternating Wins & Losses through the first 10 games of the season. So if their pattern continues this week, the Jets will win. And that's also my prediction, as the Ravens have struggled as of late. Official Prediction: Jets Win.
Steelers @ Browns: The Steelers are coming off a big win for them this season but I think the browns will best them this week. Official Prediction: Browns Win.
Titans @ Raiders: The Titans lost a key game to the Colts last Thursday, and that crushed their playoff hopes. The Raiders are having a similar season in terms of disappointment, but I think they'll win this week. Official Prediction: Raiders Win.
Colts @ Cardinals: The Cardinals have been a surprise this season and are currently tied for 2nd in the NFC west (with the Niners) at a record of (6-4). And as for the Colts they've been very inconsistent as of late. Call me crazy, but I like the Cardinals to win this one. Official Prediction: Cardinals Win.
Updated Rankings
Updated Rankings:
- Seattle Seahawks
- Denver Broncos
- Kansas City Chiefs
- New Orleans Saints
- Carolina Panthers
- New England Patriots
- Chicago Bears
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Detroit Lions
- San Francisco 49ers
- Indianapolis Colts
- Arizona Cardinals
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- New York Jets
- Baltimore Ravens
- New York Giants
- San Diego Chargers
- Miami Dolphins
- Oakland Raiders
- Tennessee Titans
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Cleveland Browns
- St. Louis Rams
- Buffalo Bills
- Houston Texans
- Washington Redskins
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Atlanta Falcons
- Minnesota Vikings
- Jacksonville Jaguars
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday night football results
The Patriots faced the Panthers this Monday and boy was it an entertaining game. As you'll recall in my predictions for this game, I said that the panthers would crumble under the pressure of the spotlight. But I could not have been more wrong. Cam newton and the panthers played toe-to-toe with the patriots all night long. Trailing 20-17 with a little over 6 minutes to go cam newton lead the panthers offense down the field to score a touchdown with only a minute left for Brady to try and come back. The score being 24-20 the patriots needed a touchdown to win. With 3 seconds left it came down to Brady vs. the panthers defense. Brady throws and it's intercepted by the panthers. A flag was thrown but later picked up. Needless to say Brady was pissed. From what I saw it was a good non-call. Both teams are 7-3 now. The panthers are the real deal. This was a statement game for them. Wow. Player of the game goes to cam newton, no doubt.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Week 11 Predictions:
Colts @ Titans: I like the Colts to win tonight. They have more star power on the offensive side, and a better defense. Official Prediction: Colts get the win on the road.
Jets @ Bills: Ed reed will make his debut for the Jets on sunday, and his first game as a member of gang green is going to be a win. Official Prediction: The Jets win easily.
Ravens @ Bears: The Bears have been a little banged up as of late, and will be without Jay cutler when they face the defending super bowl champions on sunday. The ravens are coming off a clutch win last sunday against the Bengals, and that could give them some confidence heading into Chicago. This will be a close one, but I give the edge to the home team. Official Prediction: Bears win a nail-biter.
Browns @ Bengals: The Bengals are coming off a depressing loss against their division rivals last sunday, but they'll rebound this sunday with a blowout victory against another of their divisional rivals, in the Browns. Official Prediction: Bengals win easily.
Raiders @ Texans: Both of these teams have struggled this season but I like what Case Keenum has been doing for the Texans lately. Official Prediction: Texans win.
Cardinals @ Jaguars: The Jaguars should be proud as they won their first game of the season last week. That being said they'll return to their losing ways this week. Official Prediction: Cardinals win.
Redskins @ Eagles: This will be a top game of the week without question. An NFC east showdown in Philadelphia. Foles looks to have seized control of this offense, but don't count out the Redskins. This game has upset written all over it. Official Prediction: Redskins win in the final seconds.
Lions @ Steelers: The Lions lost to Chicago last week but they'll come out firing on all cylinders against a struggling Steelers team on sunday. Official Prediction: Lions win.
Falcons @ Buccaneers: Both of these teams from the NFC south have struggled this season, the Buccaneers obviously being more of a victim. Even though they got their first win this past monday, I like the Falcons in this game. Official Prediction: Falcons win.
Chargers @ Dolphins: The Dolphins have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately with the recent bullying allegations coming out. It was too much of a distraction against Tampa Bay last week, and it will continue to interfere with them this week. Official Prediction: Chargers win.
49ers @ Saints: The Saints are on a roll, and I mean a roll. Drew Brees cannot be stopped, and lately Rob Ryan's Defense has looked unstoppable. This is a no-brainer for me. Official Prediction: Saints Win.
Packers @ Giants: Rodgers is out due to injury, and Mike Mccarthy says Scott Tolzien will start against the Giants sunday. We'll have to see how he fairs against a Giants team on a winning streak. This might be a close game but I'm going to go with the Packers to get a big win against the Giants. Official Prediction: Packers Win.
Vikings @ Seahawks: The Seahawks have Percy Harvin returning this week and that will only make them more dangerous. Easy pick here. Official Prediction: Seahawks win.
Chiefs @ Broncos: Oh boy, this matchup will prove to be a good one, and its on the perfect stage, Sunday night football. Primetime. The Chiefs are undefeated, but by the time this game is over they will have lost their first game. The '72 Dolphins can rejoice in knowing that they will still be the only ever undefeated team in NFL history. Official Prediction: The Chiefs Lose their first game to the Denver Broncos.
Patriots @ Panthers: The Panthers are looking very good lately, and this is a huge game for them. They have a strong defense, but will they be able to stop Tom Brady and the Patriots? It's certainly going to be a close one, but the Panthers won't be able to handle the pressure of being on the big stage of Monday night football. Official Prediction: Panthers crack under pressure and the Patriots take advantage. Patriots win.
Colts @ Titans: I like the Colts to win tonight. They have more star power on the offensive side, and a better defense. Official Prediction: Colts get the win on the road.
Jets @ Bills: Ed reed will make his debut for the Jets on sunday, and his first game as a member of gang green is going to be a win. Official Prediction: The Jets win easily.
Ravens @ Bears: The Bears have been a little banged up as of late, and will be without Jay cutler when they face the defending super bowl champions on sunday. The ravens are coming off a clutch win last sunday against the Bengals, and that could give them some confidence heading into Chicago. This will be a close one, but I give the edge to the home team. Official Prediction: Bears win a nail-biter.
Browns @ Bengals: The Bengals are coming off a depressing loss against their division rivals last sunday, but they'll rebound this sunday with a blowout victory against another of their divisional rivals, in the Browns. Official Prediction: Bengals win easily.
Raiders @ Texans: Both of these teams have struggled this season but I like what Case Keenum has been doing for the Texans lately. Official Prediction: Texans win.
Cardinals @ Jaguars: The Jaguars should be proud as they won their first game of the season last week. That being said they'll return to their losing ways this week. Official Prediction: Cardinals win.
Redskins @ Eagles: This will be a top game of the week without question. An NFC east showdown in Philadelphia. Foles looks to have seized control of this offense, but don't count out the Redskins. This game has upset written all over it. Official Prediction: Redskins win in the final seconds.
Lions @ Steelers: The Lions lost to Chicago last week but they'll come out firing on all cylinders against a struggling Steelers team on sunday. Official Prediction: Lions win.
Falcons @ Buccaneers: Both of these teams from the NFC south have struggled this season, the Buccaneers obviously being more of a victim. Even though they got their first win this past monday, I like the Falcons in this game. Official Prediction: Falcons win.
Chargers @ Dolphins: The Dolphins have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately with the recent bullying allegations coming out. It was too much of a distraction against Tampa Bay last week, and it will continue to interfere with them this week. Official Prediction: Chargers win.
49ers @ Saints: The Saints are on a roll, and I mean a roll. Drew Brees cannot be stopped, and lately Rob Ryan's Defense has looked unstoppable. This is a no-brainer for me. Official Prediction: Saints Win.
Packers @ Giants: Rodgers is out due to injury, and Mike Mccarthy says Scott Tolzien will start against the Giants sunday. We'll have to see how he fairs against a Giants team on a winning streak. This might be a close game but I'm going to go with the Packers to get a big win against the Giants. Official Prediction: Packers Win.
Vikings @ Seahawks: The Seahawks have Percy Harvin returning this week and that will only make them more dangerous. Easy pick here. Official Prediction: Seahawks win.
Chiefs @ Broncos: Oh boy, this matchup will prove to be a good one, and its on the perfect stage, Sunday night football. Primetime. The Chiefs are undefeated, but by the time this game is over they will have lost their first game. The '72 Dolphins can rejoice in knowing that they will still be the only ever undefeated team in NFL history. Official Prediction: The Chiefs Lose their first game to the Denver Broncos.
Patriots @ Panthers: The Panthers are looking very good lately, and this is a huge game for them. They have a strong defense, but will they be able to stop Tom Brady and the Patriots? It's certainly going to be a close one, but the Panthers won't be able to handle the pressure of being on the big stage of Monday night football. Official Prediction: Panthers crack under pressure and the Patriots take advantage. Patriots win.
Ed reed
Ed Reed has been signed by the New York Jets after being released by the Texans earlier this week. This will prove to be a big boost to the Jets secondary as Reed is a future hall of famer. We'll have to see how successful his run is with the jets, as the texans did not quite work out as anyone expected.
So is this a good fit for Reed? What do you think?
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Here are my current rankings.
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Seattle Seahawks
- Denver Broncos
- New Orleans Saints
- Carolina Panthers
- New England Patriots
- Detroit Lions
- Chicago Bears
- San Francisco 49ers
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Indianapolis Colts
- New York Jets
- Green Bay Packers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Arizona Cardinals
- Baltimore Ravens
- Washington Redskins
- San Diego Chargers
- Miami Dolphins
- Tennessee Titans
- Oakland Raiders
- Cleveland Browns
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- St. Louis Rams
- Houston Texans
- Atlanta Falcons
- New York Giants
- Buffalo Bills
- Minnesota Vikings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Jacksonville Jaguars
Thoughts?
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