The Giants and Titans are looking real good. As of this point I wouldn't doubt that it will be those 2 teams in the Superbowl.
True. As of this point, that's what it looks like.
And we all thought the Patriots would win the Super Bowl last year. Anything could happen.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on November 10, 2008, 07:15:44 PM
And we all thought the Patriots would win the Super Bowl last year. Anything could happen.
Also true. Just like the Rams beat the Redskins and Cowboys, but lost 47-3 to the Jets.
So, with that being said -- On December 7, they travel 30 miles to the north to play Baltimore.....any predictions? (I'll be there)
I could see that game going either way. I expect Washington to finish 10-6 or 11-5. Wins against Dallas, Seattle, Cincinatti, and San Francisco for sure, and then they will win either New York or Philadelphia, but I don't see them winning both of those games. The Baltimore game is also a tossup for me, especially if the Ravens keep playing the way they have. A win against New York would be huge should any tiebreaker scenarios need to come into play.
Quote from: landoverdivision on November 10, 2008, 07:19:53 PM
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on November 10, 2008, 07:15:44 PM
And we all thought the Patriots would win the Super Bowl last year. Anything could happen.
Also true. Just like the Rams beat the Redskins and Cowboys, but lost 47-3 to the Jets.
True indeed. The Rams started out slowly, had their way with the Redskins and Cowboys and yesterday they look really bad.
Quote from: coneyraven on November 10, 2008, 08:26:44 PM
So, with that being said -- On December 7, they travel 30 miles to the north to play Baltimore.....any predictions? (I'll be there)
That one is tough to call. The Ravens' defense has been solid for years, but in the last couple of weeks they seem to have learned to score some points. I think the Redskin offense is stronger than the Raven offense, but will the Redskins be able score on the Raven defense? It'll be the second time I ever rooted for the Ravens:-). The first time was last season when they were one of three teams to nearly beat the Patriots
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on November 10, 2008, 08:55:03 PM
I could see that game going either way. I expect Washington to finish 10-6 or 11-5. Wins against Dallas, Seattle, Cincinatti, and San Francisco for sure, and then they will win either New York or Philadelphia, but I don't see them winning both of those games. The Baltimore game is also a tossup for me, especially if the Ravens keep playing the way they have. A win against New York would be huge should any tiebreaker scenarios need to come into play.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on November 10, 2008, 08:55:03 PM
I could see that game going either way. I expect Washington to finish 10-6 or 11-5. Wins against Dallas, Seattle, Cincinatti, and San Francisco for sure, and then they will win either New York or Philadelphia, but I don't see them winning both of those games. The Baltimore game is also a tossup for me, especially if the Ravens keep playing the way they have. A win against New York would be huge should any tiebreaker scenarios need to come into play.
Washington definitely has a favorable schedule for the rest of the season. Unfortunately for the New York, they have tough opponents to the end of the season. The good thing for New York is obviously the 2-game lead over Washington, but also that they've already won once against the rest of the NFC East. Teams need not underestimate Washington. They're good, playing with confidence and could easily knock off some teams in the playoffs.
The Ravens are away in NewYork and home against Philadelphia.....we'll see
Ok - Week 11 is in the books (except the MNF game tonight). Not too many suprises, but I was lovin how the Jets squeaked out that win over Patriots.
Skins and Cowboys. Well, they're both our enemies. The difference that the 'Skins and Giants are simply division rivals, but the Giants and Cowboys indeed have some bad blood. The only good thing (for me) that came out of that game is that it gave us a 3-game lead over 2nd place, which we mayl need since our remaining games are against strong teams.
I though the Ravens would've been tougher.
How about Pittsburgh's near last minute 11-10 win San Diego.
I just can't get enough of the NFL and we're already winding down the regular season.
Quote from: WayneNYC on November 17, 2008, 11:14:43 AM
Ok - Week 11 is in the books (except the MNF game tonight). Not too many suprises, but I was lovin how the Jets squeaked out that win over Patriots.
Skins and Cowboys. Well, they're both our enemies. The difference that the 'Skins and Giants are simply division rivals, but the Giants and Cowboys indeed have some bad blood. The only good thing (for me) that came out of that game is that it gave us a 3-game lead over 2nd place, which we mayl need since our remaining games are against strong teams.
I though the Ravens would've been tougher.
How about Pittsburgh's near last minute 11-10 win San Diego.
I just can't get enough of the NFL and we're already winding down the regular season.
Hey you never mentioned my 10-0 Titans. And Giants, man gotta love them Giants.
Quote from: landoverdivision on November 17, 2008, 11:53:48 AM
Quote from: WayneNYC on November 17, 2008, 11:14:43 AM
Ok - Week 11 is in the books (except the MNF game tonight). Not too many suprises, but I was lovin how the Jets squeaked out that win over Patriots.
Skins and Cowboys. Well, they're both our enemies. The difference that the 'Skins and Giants are simply division rivals, but the Giants and Cowboys indeed have some bad blood. The only good thing (for me) that came out of that game is that it gave us a 3-game lead over 2nd place, which we mayl need since our remaining games are against strong teams.
I though the Ravens would've been tougher.
How about Pittsburgh's near last minute 11-10 win San Diego.
I just can't get enough of the NFL and we're already winding down the regular season.
Hey you never mentioned my 10-0 Titans. And Giants, man gotta love them Giants.
Yup - My bad. Got give the Titans their props. Just when they went to halftime possibly facing their first defeat - they turned it on in the third quarter to remain undefeated. The Giants. What can I say. That's my team and I'm loving that we're alone in first in the NFC East. We waited some time for Eli to come out of his shell and now he's confident and doin his thing. However, as I sad earlier, the tough part of this years' schedule is from week 12 to the end.
I watched a few games myself this weekend, the Ravens vs Giants was dissapointing!! The Ravens defense (which is what there known for) was a joke. Giants are looking REAL strong and solid though.
Then the Redskins, They are my team but the last two games were SAD!! Marion Barber was walking all over us. I don't see us at the superbowl as of late yall :(
I'm pretty sure they blew it as of yesterday. I didn't see the game but I opened my front door and saw the Post with a pretty sad looking player holding his helmet on the front cover.
I never saw the Redskins playing in the Super Bowl, but they are certainly a playoff contender. The upcoming schedule for the Redskins is pretty easy, they should be able to go 10-6 still.
HAHA i know yall gonna hate me for this but
COWBOYS RULES!!!!!!
Go move to Texas then LOL
Seriously, why are there so many Dallas fans in DC?
Because were taking over!!!
Quote from: DE40LFR on November 17, 2008, 06:27:14 PM
HAHA i know yall gonna hate me for this but
COWBOYS RULES!!!!!!
They can rule as long as they stay behind the G-Men in the standings.
Quote from: Tristan on November 17, 2008, 06:36:58 PM
Seriously, why are there so many Dallas fans in DC?
I've been curious about that since I moved to the area. I can't imagine not rooting for my hometown team.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on November 17, 2008, 05:46:57 PM
I never saw the Redskins playing in the Super Bowl, but they are certainly a playoff contender. The upcoming schedule for the Redskins is pretty easy, they should be able to go 10-6 still.
Agreed. Their remaining schedule is in their favor. One worry for me is that the 'Skins could easily end up battling the Giants for the division since they have tough opponents ahead.
I think the Redskins have some soul searching to do. I still believe that if they get back to playing the way they do they have a chance to go to the playoffs. I mean the Skins kept the "high powered" Cowboys offense down to 14 points and the only reason why Barber got over 100 yards, if your offense doesn't do squat and your defense stays on the field for a longer time, overtime they are going to get tired and most of Barber's yards came in the 4th quarter when the defense was worn down.
The Redskins need to open up the playbook more, the offense is looking as conservative as it did last year. The defense, though they looked good, needs a better pass rush. And one last thing, this team could have easily been 9-1 or 8-2 if they didn't blow opportunities and could have even lost a few more games by letting Dallas (first game) and Cleveland hang around.
Tristan,
I have no idea why there are so many Dallas fans in the DC area. I am a hometown man and I love my HOMETOWN teams, in my opinion if you don't support your hometown teams, then you aren't from here, even if you were born here. I mean people who like the Detroit Lions still like their hometown team, even though they could easily lose to some high school varsity teams, but those fans will still be Detriot Lion fans. I know a few Cowboy fans and to me they are not too bright, I am not kidding on that either, they are literally not too bright.
Don't worry Dallas fans you'll be watching your team........well you'll be watching your team watching other teams in the playoffs from home, hopefully one of those playoff teams being the Skins.
Quote from: WayneNYC on November 17, 2008, 08:01:58 PM
'Skins could easily end up battling the Giants for the division since they have tough opponents ahead.
Well I guess that is in your favor Wayne ;D Because the Giants crushed us in the first game of the season.
Quote from: rideonrulez on November 17, 2008, 10:44:30 PM
Quote from: WayneNYC on November 17, 2008, 08:01:58 PM
'Skins could easily end up battling the Giants for the division since they have tough opponents ahead.
Well I guess that is in your favor Wayne ;D Because the Giants crushed us in the first game of the season.
Chris,
I do think the Giants are stronger than the 'Skins this season. That said, the Redskins are still very much in it. When they bring their A-game, they can whip any team. I think their problem this weekend is that they were just flat. Usually when they score first at home, the crowd gets into it and they tend to not look back.
It's not too bad for the 'Skins. Although they're now tied with the Cowboys, I think they'll finish with a better record this year. Given their remaining games we can easily expect the Redskins to finish at 10-6 (and possibly better). If they happen to win their next game against the Giants (which is at FedEx field), that will put them in a better position to challenge the Giants for the division. On top of all this the Eagles helped out everyone by having their game end in a tie this week. It should be interesting over the next few weeks.
Quote from: WES on November 17, 2008, 10:41:26 PM
I think the Redskins have some soul searching to do. I still believe that if they get back to playing the way they do they have a chance to go to the playoffs. I mean the Skins kept the "high powered" Cowboys offense down to 14 points and the only reason why Barber got over 100 yards, if your offense doesn't do squat and your defense stays on the field for a longer time, overtime they are going to get tired and most of Barber's yards came in the 4th quarter when the defense was worn down.
The Redskins need to open up the playbook more, the offense is looking as conservative as it did last year. The defense, though they looked good, needs a better pass rush. And one last thing, this team could have easily been 9-1 or 8-2 if they didn't blow opportunities and could have even lost a few more games by letting Dallas (first game) and Cleveland hang around.
Tristan,
I have no idea why there are so many Dallas fans in the DC area. I am a hometown man and I love my HOMETOWN teams, in my opinion if you don't support your hometown teams, then you aren't from here, even if you were born here. I mean people who like the Detroit Lions still like their hometown team, even though they could easily lose to some high school varsity teams, but those fans will still be Detriot Lion fans. I know a few Cowboy fans and to me they are not too bright, I am not kidding on that either, they are literally not too bright.
Don't worry Dallas fans you'll be watching your team........well you'll be watching your team watching other teams in the playoffs from home, hopefully one of those playoff teams being the Skins.
My sister has been a die-hard Cowboys fan since she was little. She has NEVER been a Redskins fan. However, I WAS a Redskins fan. Don't get me wrong I like the Redskins, but I like the Giants and Titans better. My Titans need some credit where credit is due. Even at 10-0, we still don't get attention from the media. It's sad but true. Hopefully, we can make it to the superbowl and win. Then we'll probably get some kind of credit.
Nothing in Tennessee really gets any credit...
The titans? Brandon are you lunching?
Hey they are 10-0, like he said, credit's due.
Two reasons why they aren't getting attention here at least:
1. Titans are AFC, this is an NFC town
2. Short of a presidential impeachment, the Redskins are going to be the lead story Monday morning in this city under almost any circumstance. Listen to WTOP on Sunday evening and Monday morning during football season and the lead story coming out of the CBS Hourly News will be about the Redskins more than 95% of the time. They also always get a spot on the front page of the Washington Post every Monday morning during the season. It is just the way it is around here.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on November 19, 2008, 09:47:37 PM
Two reasons why they aren't getting attention here at least:
1. Titans are AFC, this is an NFC town
2. Short of a presidential impeachment, the Redskins are going to be the lead story Monday morning in this city under almost any circumstance. Listen to WTOP on Sunday evening and Monday morning during football season and the lead story coming out of the CBS Hourly News will be about the Redskins more than 95% of the time. They also always get a spot on the front page of the Washington Post every Monday morning during the season. It is just the way it is around here.
Not talking about local news i'm talking about ESPN and NFL Network. Around here, all they talk about is the Redskins.
Quote from: landoverdivision on November 21, 2008, 09:34:55 AM
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on November 19, 2008, 09:47:37 PM
Two reasons why they aren't getting attention here at least:
1. Titans are AFC, this is an NFC town
2. Short of a presidential impeachment, the Redskins are going to be the lead story Monday morning in this city under almost any circumstance. Listen to WTOP on Sunday evening and Monday morning during football season and the lead story coming out of the CBS Hourly News will be about the Redskins more than 95% of the time. They also always get a spot on the front page of the Washington Post every Monday morning during the season. It is just the way it is around here.
Not talking about local news i'm talking about ESPN and NFL Network. Around here, all they talk about is the Redskins.
I've found that they talk alot about the NFC East teams. I can see why they'd talk about the Redskins. Before this season most had them being lucky to finish with a winning record. I'm no 'Skins fan, but I have to say they've looked very good many times this season. They're also talking about the Jets and Patriots too, again since the Jets has exceeded expections even with Favre.
Just wait till December 7th -- the REAL Maryland team will show who rules the roost.. ;P
But I don't think the Terps play in December, Mark. :-)
HAHA -- funny -- We'll have another WIN this weekend when we beat Philadelphia -- that'll put us one game behind the Squeelers --- We'll be playing them in Bawlmer on Dec. 14th -- can't wait
This topic was split as we continue to talk about general NFL action.
Landoverdivision - I know it's a bad day since the Titans are no longer undefeated at the hands of the Jets. I was saying to my wife before the game that IMO, undefeated status in football is overrated seeing as it all goes out the window once the playoffs start. Good example: Last years' Patriots who won every game except the most important one. I was unhappy went the Giants lost to the Browns a few weeks ago, but my thinking is... It allows a team to focus on winning and not trying to go undefeated.
Saw some of the Dolphins-Patroits game which was pretty wild before the Pats managed to runaway with the game.
Eagles-Ravens - I don't know what's going on with the Eagles. They have so much potential, but they can't seem to get it done.
Go Ravens!! There defense was on point today!! Eagles got some issues to work out though. I mean sidelining Mcnabb in the first half when Kolb was just coming across the same problems in the second half. Good move.....
Redskins game was actually good today. They played real well and to see Zorn beat out his old team was even better.
Giants are going strong, watched the end of that game also. Sorry Wayne but I wanted the Giants to lose (Dallas too but that didn't happen), but we'll see you guys next week here in DC.
Titans finally lost and Favre is a monster!!
Quote from: rideonrulez on November 23, 2008, 08:48:28 PM
Go Ravens!! There defense was on point today!! Eagles got some issues to work out though. I mean sidelining Mcnabb in the first half when Kolb was just coming across the same problems in the second half. Good move.....
Redskins game was actually good today. They played real well and to see Zorn beat out his old team was even better.
Giants are going strong, watched the end of that game also. Sorry Wayne but I wanted the Giants to lose (Dallas too but that didn't happen), but we'll see you guys next week here in DC.
Titans finally lost and Favre is a monster!!
Chris,
No problem, because I certainly root against the Redskins (Cowboys too). The one thing I think all New York sports fans are used to is that nearly everyone else hates our teams.
I have to say that I was impressed with the Ravens today. Their D hasn't been consistent this season, but today they looked quite the force. Then, the Eagles just looked bad. I like McNabb, but I think he's on his way out of Philly. I'm hopeful that someone he'll do well elsewhere.
The Redskins game was good, but I'm thinking they have some issues to adress too. It was anybody's game to win well into the fourth quarter and Seattle is a much weeker team. I'm looking forward to the Giants-Redskins next week, especially if we have our big guns back.
Agreed - Favre is having a great time. It's even better for him because back in the preseason the Jets were widely thought to not have much success this season.
That's the problem with the Redskins, they don't have the "killer" instinct that a team that has as much talent as they do seem to have.
Really they should have creamed the Rams, the Seabags, the Browns and YES, the Cowgirls the second time. They just do enough to keep their opponents in the game. They did that and lost to the Rams on a last second field goal and the Cowbums on a late fourth quarter touchdown.
The Titans looked for a couple of games that they might lose but they managed to win those games late.
Now the superbowl matchups could be interesting especially if a few things happen. Think about these possibilities:
Titans vs Giants -Would have been the most likely but with the Jets whooping their butts, the next possibility would be.........
Jets vs the Giants- Would this even be called a subway superbowl since both play in NJ?
Ravens vs the Skins-This is probably the one mostly everyone on this board and on the Btco.net board would like to see.................eh very unlikely but who knows it could happen.
Ravens vs Giants- A rematch of the 2000 superbowl that Baltimore put a whoopin on the Giants...and oddly enough wasn't Kerry Collins the G-men's quarterback back then?
Steelers vs Giants- An interesting superbowl and a rematch of the earlier season game that the G-men pulled out at the last second. If this was the case and the Steelers won they would be the first team to win 6 superbowls.
And the most unlikely superbowl, this season.........or maybe any season within the next 10 years........
The Lions vs the Raiders.......the sad thing about this superbowl would be if an elementary girls football team would come in and beat both of these teams. With this said will the Lions go 0-16. PLAYOFFS!!!, PLAYOFFS!!!!, You kidding me PLAYOFFS, We are trying to win a game.
Quote from: WES on November 24, 2008, 08:58:09 PM
Ravens vs the Skins-This is probably the one mostly everyone on this board and on the Btco.net board would like to see.................eh very unlikely but who knows it could happen.
Except me, the New Yorker.
This week for me was great. Then it was also lots of fun as I've never seen so many wild high scoring games. I was hoping the Packers would've done more against the Saints tonight.
Quote from: rideonrulez on November 23, 2008, 08:48:28 PM
Go Ravens!! There defense was on point today!! Eagles got some issues to work out though. I mean sidelining Mcnabb in the first half when Kolb was just coming across the same problems in the second half. Good move.....
Redskins game was actually good today. They played real well and to see Zorn beat out his old team was even better.
Giants are going strong, watched the end of that game also. Sorry Wayne but I wanted the Giants to lose (Dallas too but that didn't happen), but we'll see you guys next week here in DC.
Titans finally lost and Favre is a monster!!
Undefeated record really doesn't matter though. Besides, it's all about seeing who could make it all the way am I right?
Quote from: landoverdivision on November 25, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Undefeated record really doesn't matter though. Besides, it's all about seeing who could make it all the way am I right?
That has been my feeling. IMO, the goal is to win the big one. If you happen to go undefeated along the way, then it's a nice extra set of bragging rights.
The Patriots are a good example of that. They steamrolled a lot of teams last year and even held on for those tough ones. I still think the Eagles should have been able to do a better job of beating them, but then they get to the Super Bowl and met their match. One of the few times I'll ever root for the Giants. LOL At that point it's like that t-shirt I only like two teams, " The X and whoever beats the Patriots." :-)
LOL - Yeah took so much heat from the Pats fans on campus (which were mostly students from New England). I still say that as dominant as the Pats were last year, they could've easily have been 13-3. It was the Eagles game, but also the Ravens and Giants also nearly beat them. It was extra sweet for the Giants because they played the Patroits in the last game and lost on a so-so call.
I agree with 13-3 but they got the easy breaks. It almost isn't worth fighting for undefeated because the season is just so long that by the time you get to the Super Bowl, it's anyone's game. Maybe they should go back to having only one week between the last game and the Super Bowl rather than two?
Quote from: landoverdivision on November 25, 2008, 09:33:04 AM
Undefeated record really doesn't matter though. Besides, it's all about seeing who could make it all the way am I right?
I've always felt that way. Being undefeated during the regular season means nothing.
Quote from: Perry on November 25, 2008, 02:03:33 PM
I agree with 13-3 but they got the easy breaks. It almost isn't worth fighting for undefeated because the season is just so long that by the time you get to the Super Bowl, it's anyone's game. Maybe they should go back to having only one week between the last game and the Super Bowl rather than two?
It's a thought. I like the current format, probably because you get to see more games. Last season it was clear that the Patriots had decided to chase the undefeated season/playoffs. Near the end when they had locked up the division with the first round bye, they were still using their starters a lot. I think they should've started using those guys sparingly just enough to keep them sharp and go into the playoffs somewhat rested.
Raiders getting their heads handed to them by the Chargers. Too bad I can't see it as we don't have the NFL channel
Wayne, come on over to my place we have it here. I'm sure Nicole won't mind if you're gone for a couple of days. LOL
!!!!!COWBOYS!!!!
;D
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And Brandon guess what?
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/RaidersBoi/calvin_titans.gif) Titans suck
In that game I'll be pulling for the Steelers for my own selfish reasons.
Quote from: WayneNYC on December 05, 2008, 09:06:30 PM
In that game I'll be pulling for the Steelers for my own selfish reasons.
And me for the Cowboys for the same selfish reasons. LOL! And I've always HATED the Cowboys - I feel so tawdry!
Quote from: DE40LFR on December 05, 2008, 06:06:17 PM
!!!!!COWBOYS!!!!
;D
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And Brandon guess what?
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e18/RaidersBoi/calvin_titans.gif) Titans suck
We suck? But we won and clinched the division title and Cowboys lost once again. Sucks to be you lol.
To add to my reply, the Titans once again win and the Cowboys, Redskins, AND Giants loose. It would suck to be a fan of the Cowboys and Redskins. Not the Giants though because they clinched their division.
Ravens fans... I was with you all last night as they beat up on the Cowboys - at Texas Stadium and the last game at Texas Stadium:-).
My boys are behind the 8-ball tonight as our offense is really hurting against a very good Carolina Panthers team.
The Cowboys are not out of it, but they need a lot of things to happen to win the NFC wildcard spot.
How about the 'Skins win over the Eagles at the last second today?
They showed the Redskins/Eagles game out here. I'm not sure why I watched it. The Eagles looked awful and the Redskins just looked their same predictable self. I'm so glad I didn't invest in the NFL package this year! Thankfully the 'late' games are on at 1PM so I still had an evening left.
I dunno what's going on with the Eagles this year. They are doing so badly it's embarrassing to watch them (or even listen to game results). Hard to believe that just a few years ago they were in the Superbowl...
You would've thought that the Eagles were going to play hard last night so they can get one of the wild card spots BUT they were not doing ANYTHING against the Redskins defense. And yes it was a victory for the Skins BUT who cares, were not making the playoffs and even if we did we would be out the first round since we can barely get double digit points on the scoreboard!! ::) The only reason we got a touchdown last night was because Jason Taylor stripped the ball from Mcnabb!! Our Offense SUCKS!!
The Eagles and Redskins have me a bit confused. I know the Eagles had issues early with injuries and such, but the last two games before this weekend, they looked good. The Redskins were clearly struggling and I expected it to be a victory for the Eagles.
The Redskins looked strong most of the season. They had a couple of lucky wins, but for about two thirds of the way, they managed to stay right behind the Giants. Suddenly, they seem to just fall off the wagon. The Redskins do really strange things. On paper, they always look to be a contender, the season starts and they even play like it, but at some point they always seem to stop playing. If the regular season was 10 games, they'd probably make the playoffs every year.
The Redskins, post-Gibbs first tenure, have always reminded me of a one half team. They either play well one half the season or one half the game. They can never do things 100%. Many games I've seen them dominate for 2-3 quarters, then play soft and lose the game. Same thing with their seasons. One year they started something like 0-8 and ended up finishing 8-8. They can't just play a complete season. It's so frustrating and why I just don't pay them any attention anymore. I don't even know why I bothered watching as much of that game as I did.
This game that they won was only due to dumb luck and the Eagles total lack of enthusiasm. A really good team would have put them away big time. I'm shocked it didn't just end in a 3-3 tie.
What a GREAT game that was Saturday night.....Oh, let Jerry Jones and T.O. cry together while Blomo goes and plays with Whitten
All I have to say is this: Titans gained home-field advantage and got a first-round bye. With Lindell White and Kerry Collins, we'll be unstoppable mwuhahaha!
To sum up the end of the regular season:
Dallas, um ain't in. They got pimp slapped by Philly 44-6. I think Wade Phillips is G-O-N-E. Well at least Terrell Owens can enjoy his popcorn.........while watching other teams play in the playoffs. ;D
The Redskins season is over (thank god-now waiting for the Wizards' season to be over). They are 8-8 with a loss to the late surging 49ers. This 49ers team if they play the way next year, they are playing at the end of this season, they might be the team to beat next season.
The Ravens are in the playoffs with a win and the Jets who kicked their last year's starting quarterback Chad Pennington to the curb in favor of Brett Farve, got beat by said kicked-to-the-curb-quarterback Chad Pennington. Now the Dolphins who were the laughing stock of last year's season is now heading into the playoffs and the Jets.........aren't.
Good news for Patriots fans......wait good news for Tom Brady, he might have gotten married to Giselle Bunchen. Oh yea, the Patriots aren't in the playoffs this year. Can anyone say KARMA. They beat the s*** out of almost everybody only to 1)Lose in the superbowl to the G-men 2)Lost their pretty boy quarterback 7 minutes into the season and 3)They will not be going to the playoffs this year.
KARMA IS A B****, ain't it Patriots fans.
Well even though the Redskins, Cowboys, Jets and Patriots are not going to the playoffs, take solace.........at least you don't root for the Lions.
0-16 Lions, didn't win a game, they live in infamy as the WORST team ever in the NFL. Heck they could have been replaced by some college football teams, they could have played some college football teams and still lost.
Oh well there is next year.........wait news just in the Lions have been disqualified from the playoffs for next year, why wait till the season starts to say that. :P
.....and on Black Monday, three coaches have already been shown the door, which really aren't a surprise.....
.....The Lions, Browns and the Jets are now int he market for new coaches....along with the Seahawks, but we saw that one coming with Mike Holmgren leaving.....
OK - So now that the wildcard round is past, what's your thinking on the whole NFL playoff picture. No disrespect meant, but I think Arizona is probably the weakest team to (1) make the playoff and (2) make it to the next round. Who will win it all? That's tough. Of course I'd love to see my NY football Giants repeat, but I think The Giants, Steelers or Titans will win it all. The Panthers, Ravens and Eagles also look strong, but I'm betting that they'll get eliminated.
Giants - Defense is still pretty solid, but I'm sure we're weaker without Burress.
Eagles are just doing all the right things now and they could knock off anyone.
Ravens - Of course their defense is leaps and bounds over the others, but I'm still not sold on their offense. This weekend, I think Miami was the more talented team, but they simply gave the game away. With all the Dolphin turnovers, that game should've been a blowout, yet they still had a fighting chance in the fourth quarter. I don't see the Titans rolling over like this and their passing game will make the Raven's D work hard.
This is a good year as there's a lot of talent in the playoffs this year and there's no clear winner. It will be interesting.
Well let's start with the defending superbowl champions. They looked impressive most of the season but after the victory over the Redskins something weird happened. They lost to the Cowboys, Eagles, nearly lost to the Panthers, and lost to the Vikings. Even though they were probably resting some players, going in losing 3 of their last 4 isn't good. Look what happened to the Cowboys last year---Teehee( that Terrell Owens press conference still cracks me up).
The Eagles. Could they be pulling a Giants from last year. This seems to be the thing with the Eagles every year. Some castrophe happens in the middle of the season, but at the end they always seem to come back and either make the playoffs or get close to making it. Can the offense get it going again this weekend, because the defense will be tested and to a point you can run on the Eagle defense.
The Cardinals. Yea they are the weakest link, and probably the team that might be the surprise of these playoffs if they beat the Panthers. With Boulden possibly out beating the Panthers with just Fitzgerald might be more difficult.
The Panthers. They look pretty good, but their only problem might be Delhomme, if he is not on his game, they won't go further and would be upset by the Cardinals.
Now for the AFC
The Titans. One dimensional offense that if, defenses cue in on the running game, that would mean that Kerry Collins would have to win the game. One team tried that and it didn't work. Well that team didn't have a defense that the Ravens has.
The Ravens. In my opinion, probably one of the scariest defenses out there. And what is worse or better if you are a Ravens' fan, the offense is getting pretty good also.
The Chargers. Indianapolis is hoping that they never play the Chargers again and if history repeats itself, Pittsburgh will be hoping for that same thing. The only thing that might cost them is if Tomlinson can't play. I don't think that Rivers can withstand that Steeler defense for the whole game, we'll see.
The Steelers. If Baltimore's defense wasn't scary enough, Pittsburgh's might be scarier. The offense, in my opinion, it too inconsistent to be a real threat. Not much of a running game, and Roethisberger has been up and down the whole year.
After this weekend the final four will be set.
Quote from: WES on January 05, 2009, 09:05:02 PM
Well let's start with the defending superbowl champions. They looked impressive most of the season but after the victory over the Redskins something weird happened. They lost to the Cowboys, Eagles, nearly lost to the Panthers, and lost to the Vikings. Even though they were probably resting some players, going in losing 3 of their last 4 isn't good. Look what happened to the Cowboys last year---Teehee( that Terrell Owens press conference still cracks me up).
The Eagles. Could they be pulling a Giants from last year. This seems to be the thing with the Eagles every year. Some castrophe happens in the middle of the season, but at the end they always seem to come back and either make the playoffs or get close to making it. Can the offense get it going again this weekend, because the defense will be tested and to a point you can run on the Eagle defense.
The Cardinals. Yea they are the weakest link, and probably the team that might be the surprise of these playoffs if they beat the Panthers. With Boulden possibly out beating the Panthers with just Fitzgerald might be more difficult.
The Panthers. They look pretty good, but their only problem might be Delhomme, if he is not on his game, they won't go further and would be upset by the Cardinals.
Now for the AFC
The Titans. One dimensional offense that if, defenses cue in on the running game, that would mean that Kerry Collins would have to win the game. One team tried that and it didn't work. Well that team didn't have a defense that the Ravens has.
The Ravens. In my opinion, probably one of the scariest defenses out there. And what is worse or better if you are a Ravens' fan, the offense is getting pretty good also.
The Chargers. Indianapolis is hoping that they never play the Chargers again and if history repeats itself, Pittsburgh will be hoping for that same thing. The only thing that might cost them is if Tomlinson can't play. I don't think that Rivers can withstand that Steeler defense for the whole game, we'll see.
The Steelers. If Baltimore's defense wasn't scary enough, Pittsburgh's might be scarier. The offense, in my opinion, it too inconsistent to be a real threat. Not much of a running game, and Roethisberger has been up and down the whole year.
After this weekend the final four will be set.
I think there's more to it in the Giants recent losses. I'll be the first to admit that they're weaker without Plaxico Burress. However, in the Eagles game they were also without Brandon Jacobs who is almost a wrecking crew alone in the running game. I think if Jacobs is truly healthy, the Eagles could get a taste of Earth, Wind and Fire. Not saying that's enough because Westbrook is a force too. In the game against the Vikings they rested a bunch of starters and Manning himself sat out the second half. It's a loss, but I'm guessing they had already decided to concede that game in the name of being rested and healthy as possible.
I agree that the Eagles could easily be the Giants of 2008. They have some seroius momentum, but if they eliminated the Giants and made it to the Super Bowl, I'd bet the Steelers, Chargers or Titans would be waiting. If this scenario played out... my money is on the AFC.
In the AFC I think the Ravens is done. I like Flacco and I think he has awesome instincts to be so young, and though they're scoring more points, their offense is not all that powerful.
The Ravens game was great today although they got away with a big one when the refs didn't call a delay of game penalty in the 4th.
I can't believe Arizona is kicking the Panther's tail like they are.
Agreed. I can't believe the refs missed that one. Some for Arizona and Carolina. Delhomme just couldn't get it together and neither could the rest of the team. The Panthers looked really good when marched down the field to score the first TD, but then it was over from there. I was very wrong about today's games. Got my fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Well I'm a HAPPY Ravens fan thats for sure! The surprise was Cardinals crushing the Panthers! Now I hope the Eagles win (sorry Wayne) today and the Steelers. So my results I hope will be for the Championship is:
AFC: Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC: Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals
In the end I want Ravens vs Eagles in the Superbowl!!
Let's see if my predictions turn out right.
Ravens/Eagles or Ravens/Cardinals: That game would really be for the birds!! LOL
I have a coworker that's from Philly but she has season tickets to the Cardinals and is really going to have to choose carefully who she roots for if the Cards and Eagles are in the NFC Championship.
Giants not looking too good. But I love this game, it's just like the Ravens/Titans game yesterday.
I would love for the Chargers to win. I don't like the Steelers at all, never have.
Quote from: rideonrulez on January 11, 2009, 10:59:44 AM
Well I'm a HAPPY Ravens fan thats for sure! The surprise was Cardinals crushing the Panthers! Now I hope the Eagles win (sorry Wayne) today and the Steelers.
No problem. As a New Yorker I'm very much used to everyone either hating New York City, New York sports teams or both. The part I found funny is all of the people at work jumping on the Ravens bandwagon.
I'm no Steelers fan, but I'm hoping they send the Raven's home. They blow my predictions after the refs blew that call against the Ravens.
RAVENS RULE!!!
HAPPY FESTIVUS!!!
BALTIMORE STYLE
OK - Games over and Super Bowl XLIII teams decided. After going 0 for 4 last week in my picks (and desired results), I've bounced back and was predicted both winners of the conference championship. The fact that I wanted the Eagles and Ravens to lose was a nice bonus. For the big dance, I'm thinking the Steelers have the best shot, but I'm not at all counting out the Cards. In fact I'd like to see the Cardinals win the Super Bowl.
It will definitely be an interesting Super Bowl to watch. I'd like to see Arizona win too, but I think they may be in over their heads at this point.
Nevertheless, it will be fun to watch it on my birthday. This is the second time it's been on Feb. 1 since they added the second off week between the last playoff game and the Super Bowl while still having the bye weeks. It used to be that they'd have the two weeks off, but no bye and the game would have been next weekend. I think the format changed for a few years where they had the bye during the regular season, but then one week off.
Quote from: rideonrulez on January 11, 2009, 10:59:44 AM
In the end I want Ravens vs Eagles in the Superbowl!!
Let's see if my predictions turn out right.
Well both my wishes are gone. So I guess I got to root for the Steelers in this case. I hope McGahee is ok because he took a REAL HARD HIT yesterday.
Quote from: Perry on January 19, 2009, 01:26:35 AM
It will definitely be an interesting Super Bowl to watch. I'd like to see Arizona win too, but I think they may be in over their heads at this point.
Nevertheless, it will be fun to watch it on my birthday. This is the second time it's been on Feb. 1 since they added the second off week between the last playoff game and the Super Bowl while still having the bye weeks. It used to be that they'd have the two weeks off, but no bye and the game would have been next weekend. I think the format changed for a few years where they had the bye during the regular season, but then one week off.
There is a Wikipedia article that explains all the changes in that regard somewhere, I've read it. The current format of byes during the season and prior to the Super Bowl started in 2004 IIRC and was the result of 9/11 on scheduling, when there was no extra week between the conference finals and Super Bowl, which made fitting everything in difficult. Now, they can lose a week of the season and not need to reschedule the Super Bowl the way they did after 9/11.
I think I've said it before, but football is not the sport I follow. I guess I have some allegience to Baltimore since it is close to DC, but I'm not really all that interested in who wins or who plays. I would have guessed that Pittsburgh and Philadephia would be the Super Bowl teams, so I guess one pick was right. My guess is Pittsburgh wins it all, but again, I'll probably just watch the game and see it as a social event to hang out with friends more than anything else.
I am not going to say it is going to be a lock for the Steelers to win superbowl #6, because everytime the Cardinals are counted out in these playoffs, they find a way to pull games out.
With that said I am picking the Steelers to win their sixth superbowl.
Edgerin James might want to rethink getting out of Arizona after this year, because if the Cardinals don't win and he leaves it could happen to him again where he leaves a team and they win the superbowl like the Colts did when he left.
Quote from: Tristan on November 17, 2008, 06:36:58 PM
Go move to Texas then LOL
Seriously, why are there so many Dallas fans in DC?
When you think of DALLAS, think of the name of the t/a there
Dallas Area Regional Transit
or. .
Dallas Aint Real Team