OFFICIAL 2010-2011 NFL season & predictions thread:

[Enigma869]

I NEVER go into a game thinking the Pats will lose. And neither should they.

NO team should ever go into a game thinking that they're going to lose a game. That said, you simply lose all credibility if you actually believe that any team is never going to lose a game.

[S2M]

I NEVER go into a game thinking the Pats will lose. And neither should they.

NO team should ever go into a game thinking that they're going to lose a game. That said, you simply lose all credibility if you actually believe that any team is never going to lose a game.

Credibility isn't my goal....I'm a Cynical Realist.

[Enigma869]

Credibility isn't my goal

This is what we call stating the obvious!

[mikemarrs]

chiefs at texans will be interesting.

any chance mcnabb and the skins knock off manning and the colts? i doubt it.

dolphins at packers,a lot hinges on if rodgers plays


my predicton on pats/ravens is ravens 27 patriots 17

[mikemarrs]

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[Enigma869]

Another brilliant Bengal. I love the excuse that he accidentally took his wife's pills.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5687593

[Jonny B]

chiefs at texans will be interesting.

any chance mcnabb and the skins knock off manning and the colts? i doubt it.

dolphins at packers,a lot hinges on if rodgers plays

my predicton on pats/ravens is ravens 27 patriots 17

Chiefs could've beat the Colts if their offense wasn't so piss poor. Doesn't ANYONE know how to catch a ball on that team? Cassel may not be the best QB but his teammates aren't helping him out much either.

If the Jaguars' 29th ranked passing defense can beat the Colts, and if the Texans' dead last passing defense can beat the Colts, then there's no way I'm counting out the 30th ranked passing defense of the Skins either.


Likewise, I think the Ravens/Pats will be closer than people think. No Moss to stretch the field, so the Ravens' defense will have an easier day. Likewise, Pats' young defense is as inconsistent as Flacco's offense. Both teams match up really well, it'll stay close from start to finish. My prediction: Ravens 23, Pats 20.

[YoungJRNY]

NFL Week 6 Picks:

Falcons @ Eagles: The Falcons aren't as flashy and they aren't blowing out teams like they could and should have so far this season. Kevin Kolb is getting his 2nd start in a row and looked good last week. Everyone is so caught up on Vick's potential return that people are forgetting that it was Kolb the initial starter. The Eagles have a good team, Vick-less or not. Eagles by 10.

Josuha Cribbs @ Steelers: Colt McCoy is getting his first NFL start against a well rested Steelers team, fired up for the return in of Ben Roethlisberger, in Heinz Field. Peyton Hillis is banged up for the Browns as well so it's going to be up to Joshua Cribbs to take over the whole entire game. This isn't last season and Pittsburgh remembers how embarrassed Cleveland made them. I'd be surprised if Cleve makes it to mid-field more than twice. I don't care if the Steelers are playing the '85 Bears, no way they lose this week. Steelers by 24.

Seahawks @ Bears: The Bears are winning by defense. They won with Todd Collins throwing for 30 yards and 4 interceptions. They won't be so fortunate all season, and Pete Carrol is a good enough coach to make changes during the BYE. Plus, the 'Hawks have been playing solid defense under the new regime. I think Cutler coming off of a concussion could spell DOOM for the Bears. Seahawks by 7.

Dolphins @ Packers: Miami's desperate and they are coming off of 2 division loss's. Green Bay hasn't been playing too well, and the injury bug has hurt them significantly. Still, Rodgers will play and Green Bay will have to follow last week's loss and beat an AFC opponent that's not use to playing in the atmosphere of Lambeau Field. Packers by 13.

Lions @ Giants: I knew there was just something about the Giants. They started off very, very weak, but now they are finding their identity. They are playing fantastic defense and Eli and Hakeem Nicks sure do have a tight connection. Giants will be tough to play at home and could be the NFC's sleeper team. Lions could be in trouble coming off of an uncharacteristic like HUGE win. Giants by 20.

Saints @ Bucs: All of a sudden, this game matters. Tempted to pick the Bucs as an upset, but when it comes down to it, the Champs out-weigh the Bucs in every phase of the talent-pull. Saints should get back on track, but remember it was the Bucs who beat the Saints late last season. Saints by 8.

Chargers @ Rams: The Rams have been a pleasant surprise and aims to take their division, but how good are they really? The Chargers are pretenders right now but we are ALL waiting for them to explode off 12 straight wins. Chargers by 17.

Chiefs @ Texans: The Chiefs are better than advertised and have a GREAT defense, but they will soon prove to the league that they are just impersonating to be winners in this league, atleast for this year. Matt Cassell is still Matt Cassell and the Texans are still out to prove. The Texans are in Chiefs territory as well, doing their best imitations of a good team. Both need to prove something because they are nothing but question marks at this point. Texans by 10.


Ravens @ Patriots: Bill Bellichick and Tom Brady remember that thorough BEATDOWN the Ravens landed on them, in Foxboro, in the playoffs in front of their home fans. The Pats are the best team in the league with a chip on their shoulder, and they had an extra week to prepare. If Bellichick is as good of a coach everyone makes him out to be, he'll come up with a way to beat a highly flying, but yet, overrated Ravens team at this point. Pats by 6.

Raiders @ 49'ers: I'm taking the 9'ers until they win their first game. Teams that are searchin for this first win are dangerous. Other than week 1, San Fran has been in every game. That HAS to breakthrough to some W's somehow, and the Raiders might be that opponent that gives it up. 9'ers by 10.

Jets @ Broncos: UPSET- Kyle Orton has been phenomenal this season and Denver could have that offense that spreads the Jets out. The Jets are high above the radar and traveling to Mile High is no easy task. Jets are certainly beatable, but I can see Denver taking it to them to put points on the board to finally force Sanchez to do something coming from behind on the road. Denver by 7.

Cowboys @ Vikings: Whoever wins this one here will propel that certain team into a re-birth. They both still got time to recover, and time is winding down. Their season starts/ends now. With all of this Favre talk and his injuries and what not, I don't see how they can fight off a VERY desperate Cowboys team, esp with that vaunted short week of travel from playing on Monday Night. Dallas by 13.

Colts @ Redskins: The Redkins were my NFC team to land that final WC spot in the NFC, but the division is now open to them. The Colts could have very easily lost to the Chiefs and the Redskins play tough at home to the point to where it helps their style of defense with the crowd noise and what not. Manning will be Manning, but he just doesn't have a good team. Redskins by 6.

Titans @ Jags: Very good matchup. Lately, these teams have been putting up points, esp the Jags, who may be underrated, but still remain inconsistent weekly. Garrard could throw for 4 TD's, or he could throw for 3 INT's. The Titans have a tough offense to match up against and their defense plays well too when the time presents itself. Titans by 13.

I just can't wait to see what team comes out of nowhere and wins in a huge upset. Hard to pin-point, but it'll prob happen the way it's going thus far in the NFL.

[Enigma869]

NFL Week 6 Picks:

Falcons @ Eagles: On paper, the Falcons should win, but games aren't played on paper. Eagles by a touchdown.

Brownies @ Steelers: BLOWOUT OF THE WEEK! This game is the biggest mismatch I've seen in the NFL in eons. The Browns simply aren't a good team, and now they're rolling out a rookie QB against the best defense in the entire NFL. This is a recipe for disaster for Cleveland. Pittsburgh by 4 TD's.

Seahawks @ Bears: Pete the Poodle isn't an NFL coach and already needs to take his "ra ra" college BS back to Southern Cal. Bears by 10.

Dolphins @ Packers: I haven't been sold on Miami since week one and am still not. I'm also not one of the yahoos who thinks that Aaron Rodgers is Joe Montana and that the Packers are a runaway Super Bowl pick. That said, the NFC blows, so the Pack could get there by default. Pack by 3.

Lions @ Giants: The same old Lions. Endless top draft picks and they still suck. Giants by 17.

Saints @ Bucs: I'm still scratching my head over Tampa's 3-1 record. As far as I can tell, it's all being done with smoke and mirrors, because that team simply doesn't have the talent. Saints MUST win this game and will. Saints by 20.

Chargers @ Rams: Another game where the road team MUST win and has no excuse not to. Chargers by two TD's.

Chiefs @ Texans: The Chiefs aren't nearly as good as their record says they are. Matt Cassel is a VERY average QB. The Texans are WAY too inconsistent and should be better than they are, based on pure talent. Talent wins out in this one and the Texans win a close game by a TD.


Ravens @ Patriots: Bellichick is 7-0 in games following his last 7 bye weeks, but I'm not buying into it. I'm still not sure how the Patriots are even favored to win this game. The guys in Vegas must know something that I don't. With Moss' departure, it is going to take the Patriots offense until Thanksgiving to establish a new identity and figure out who they are. The only way the Patriots win this game is to exploit an average Ravens secondary without Reed back there. I see this as a close game but see the Ravens pulling it off by a TD.

Raiders @ 49'ers: B O R I N G ! Who gives a fuck who wins this one. Just because I have to pick someone, I'll do what Vegas does and give the home team the 3 point advantage. Niners by 3.


Jets @ Broncos: UPSET OF THE WEEK - The Jets defense is every bit as good as advertised and probably even better. That said, they played on Monday night and now have to fly across the country to play in a stadium that is never easy to play in. I like the Broncos by a TD.

Cowboys @ Vikings: Fuck Favre The Douchebag. Two shitty teams that are poorly coached and both teams are the epitome of why football is soooo different than any other sport. On paper, these two teams should be meeting in the NFC Championship Game, but talent has never been enough in the NFL. It's all about heart, and these teams have ZERO heart between them. Because I have to pick someone, I'll pick the Cowgirls by 10.

Colts @ Redskins: I'm less than impressed with Colts thusfar. The Redskins aren't setting the world on fire either, in spite of being in first place in their division. I suspect that this game will turn into a shootout and shootouts play right into Manning's strength. Colts by 10.

Titans @ Jags: How shocking that we have two more 3-2 teams (Seems like everyone in the NFL has that record). In spite of having the same record, Garrard is too hit or miss for me. I know that Chris Johnson hasn't been his usual self (yet), but I still think that he's the best running back in the NFL. I like the Titans by a TD.

[RPM]

"Seahawks @ Bears: The Bears are winning by defense. They won with Todd Collins throwing for 30 yards and 4 interceptions. They won't be so fortunate all season, and Pete Carrol is a good enough coach to make changes during the BYE. Plus, the 'Hawks have been playing solid defense under the new regime. I think Cutler coming off of a concussion could spell DOOM for the Bears. Seahawks by 7. "

So the Bears are winning by defense, even with collins throwing 4 picks, they get the stud QB back and yet you
pick the seahawks by 7? I dont get the logic, but we shall see......

Ray

[YoungJRNY]

"Seahawks @ Bears: The Bears are winning by defense. They won with Todd Collins throwing for 30 yards and 4 interceptions. They won't be so fortunate all season, and Pete Carrol is a good enough coach to make changes during the BYE. Plus, the 'Hawks have been playing solid defense under the new regime. I think Cutler coming off of a concussion could spell DOOM for the Bears. Seahawks by 7. "

So the Bears are winning by defense, even with collins throwing 4 picks, they get the stud QB back and yet you
pick the seahawks by 7? I dont get the logic, but we shall see......

Ray

IF you would of quoted my entire statement, I said that even though the Bears are winning on defense, I don't expect them to carry the whole workload the entire season and the Seahawks sure could put many more points on the board than that AWFUL Panthers team they faced last week. Jay Cutler, since I've watched him, does nothing but makes bad decisions with the football and with him coming off of a concussion on top of that, and with a Seahawks defense playing well, I expect Cutler to have one of those outings. Seahawks might even score defensively. We'll see. I don't have a crystal ball, just write down what I think.

[Saint John]

If there's a worse fucking QB in the NFL than Tony Romo I haven't seen him. Somebody tell that asshole that 50 year-old E.J. Henderson isn't on his team. The defining moment in the game and he throws another pick to a linebacker. Way to go, loser.

[mikemarrs]

pretty much lights out on the cowboys season.will wade be fired shortly or is it still too early?

[YoungJRNY]

If there's a worse fucking QB in the NFL than Tony Romo I haven't seen him. Somebody tell that asshole that 50 year-old E.J. Henderson isn't on his team. The defining moment in the game and he throws another pick to a linebacker. Way to go, loser.

#1,Sorry for not getting back to you, Dan. I was hell-a-busy but we ended up no going since my dad couldn't get off.

#2. I knew it was coming, it was way too obvious and it's so easy to pin-point when he's going to gag the entire game away because that's what he's been doing since his first start in the league. JUST BEFORE Homo threw the pick, I told my bro that Dallas is finally utilizing their running back core. 3rd and 1 the next play, they pass..intercepted. So much for that.

I took Dallas in my damn poll. I could be in good position to win it this week but of coarse, Romo has to throw the game, so now I have 4 losses instead of 2(Denver also blew a late lead.) I need Washington tonight and Tenn on Monday just to have a prayer on winning some dough.

[Saint John]

If there's a worse fucking QB in the NFL than Tony Romo I haven't seen him. Somebody tell that asshole that 50 year-old E.J. Henderson isn't on his team. The defining moment in the game and he throws another pick to a linebacker. Way to go, loser.

#1,Sorry for not getting back to you, Dan. I was hell-a-busy but we ended up no going since my dad couldn't get off.

#2. I knew it was coming, it was way too obvious and it's so easy to pin-point when he's going to gag the entire game away because that's what he's been doing since his first start in the league. JUST BEFORE Homo threw the pick, I told my bro that Dallas is finally utilizing their running back core. 3rd and 1 the next play, they pass..intercepted. So much for that.

I took Dallas in my damn poll. I could be in good position to win it this week but of coarse, Romo has to throw the game, so now I have 4 losses instead of 2(Denver also blew a late lead.) I need Washington tonight and Tenn on Monday just to have a prayer on winning some dough.

No worries, Trav. I wouldn't have paid to see the Steelers in another bye week anyway.

Romo ... that's just how fucking bad he is. The team gets EVERY 3rd and 4th and short the entire game, and they need ONE play from him, and he throws it to a guy that's old enough to be his dead-beat dad. I can't believe he starts in the NFL. He is, by far, the worst starting QB in the entire league.

[Ehwmatt]

Another rollercoaster day in the NFl... lost 3 pick em games by a combined 9 points and another two games in fucking OT. Goddamnit.

[Saint John]

Another rollercoaster day in the NFl... lost 3 pick em games by a combined 9 points and another two games in fucking OT. Goddamnit.

Today was easy money for me. I bet the farm on the Vikings -1 and a half. Thanks, Romo. Way to choke ... again.

[Jonny B]

I got the score right on the Pats/Ravens game...but as usual, I pick the wrong team. Gah! Now I know why I gave up predicting games in other forums.

[Enigma869]

Just one more example of why the officiating in the NFL is atrocious! This is one of the absolute worst pass interference calls I've ever seen in my life. If anything, it's offensive pass interference because Johnson pushed off. Unreal. By the way, keep the video running so you can see the instant replay to see how AWFUL this call is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x0lJhhlB2A

[YoungJRNY]

Just one more example of why the officiating in the NFL is atrocious! This is one of the absolute worst pass interference calls I've ever seen in my life. If anything, it's offensive pass interference because Johnson pushed off. Unreal. By the way, keep the video running so you can see the instant replay to see how AWFUL this call is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x0lJhhlB2A

Didn't get a chance to catch all highlights, but they called defensive PI? No way....

[Rick]

pretty much lights out on the cowboys season.will wade be fired shortly or is it still too early?

They need to do something. There's no discipline, too many penalties, broken routes and turnovers. That glory whore Jerry Jones needs to hire a new coach, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and stay out of the way. The whole team is a fucking disgrace.

[Saint John]

pretty much lights out on the cowboys season.will wade be fired shortly or is it still too early?

They need to do something. There's no discipline, too many penalties, broken routes and turnovers. That glory whore Jerry Jones needs to hire a new coach, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and stay out of the way. The whole team is a fucking disgrace.

He should swallow his pride, open the wallet (which, to his credit, is never an issue) and try to bring back Jimmy Johnson. With all of that talent, I have no doubt that Johnson would make them a top 5 team in the league. Top to bottom, they're as talented as any team in football.

[Rick]

pretty much lights out on the cowboys season.will wade be fired shortly or is it still too early?

They need to do something. There's no discipline, too many penalties, broken routes and turnovers. That glory whore Jerry Jones needs to hire a new coach, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and stay out of the way. The whole team is a fucking disgrace.

He should swallow his pride, open the wallet (which, to his credit, is never an issue) and try to bring back Jimmy Johnson. With all of that talent, I have no doubt that Johnson would make them a top 5 team in the league. Top to bottom, they're as talented as any team in football.

It would take a huge paycheck to bring Jimmy back. Then it would be contingent that Jerry stay the fuck out of the way. Jerry Jones makes it almost impossible to remain a Cowboys fan. From the way he let Landry go (I know how long ago that was) to the way he ran off Jimmy, to bringing in divisive assholes like Deion Sanders and Terrel Owens. I wished awful things on those two scumbags even when they made touchdowns for the Cowboys.

Whatever the issue, it's a classic case of lack of discipline. They have enough talent for two teams and can't fucking win.

I work at a place that has a ton of transfers from other stations. If you take a poll in any breakroom there are more people from anywhere else than people from this area, probably 8 or 10 to 1. So it's a bitch of a place to be a Cowboys fan. They ride me like a rented mule. But I give it right back, and fuck those carpet baggers.

[YoungJRNY]

IMHO, as long as Jerry Jones is in the picture, the Cowboys will always be pieces of shit. The only thing the dude cares about is money and publicity. It could be all black and white, but I bet Phillips is such a whipping boy, that Jones's influence on the team squanders any chance of Phillips coaching style. This has been typical Dallas for YEARS now and Jone's only adds more fuel to the fire by his on-screen antics as well as man in charge and it's hurting the team as a whole.

These critics and sports commentators want Dallas to win so bad that they will hold out hope to the slightest thread all season until they are mathematically out of it. I literally heard one guy say " You know, Dallas, at 1-4, still has a shot at going far. There's still a 3rd of the season left to be played so they aren't out of it as of right now and could still make the playoffs." Really? At 1-4? The Giants are quickly becoming the class of the NFC East but how could someone honestly defend Dallas's performances, with all that talent, when they look nothing short of lost? Baffle's me that today's sports anchors spends so much time talking about a Dallas team that hasn't won anything since 1995.

[Rick]

IMHO, as long as Jerry Jones is in the picture, the Cowboys will always be pieces of shit. The only thing the dude cares about is money and publicity. It could be all black and white, but I bet Phillips is such a whipping boy, that Jones's influence on the team squanders any chance of Phillips coaching style. This has been typical Dallas for YEARS now and Jone's only adds more fuel to the fire by his on-screen antics as well as man in charge and it's hurting the team as a whole.

These critics and sports commentators want Dallas to win so bad that they will hold out hope to the slightest thread all season until they are mathematically out of it. I literally heard one guy say " You know, Dallas, at 1-4, still has a shot at going far. There's still a 3rd of the season left to be played so they aren't out of it as of right now and could still make the playoffs." Really? At 1-4? The Giants are quickly becoming the class of the NFC East but how could someone honestly defend Dallas's performances, with all that talent, when they look nothing short of lost? Baffle's me that today's sports anchors spends so much time talking about a Dallas team that hasn't won anything since 1995.

I've suffered Jerry Jones since his bombastic overtaking of the team. I've disliked him the first day, and I dislike him more now. He has no idea of pride, nor any care for the fans. If it translates into dollars, in his eyes, he'll do it. He's made a mockery of a once great franchise.

[Rockindeano]

pretty much lights out on the cowboys season.will wade be fired shortly or is it still too early?

They need to do something. There's no discipline, too many penalties, broken routes and turnovers. That glory whore Jerry Jones needs to hire a new coach, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and stay out of the way. The whole team is a fucking disgrace.

He should swallow his pride, open the wallet (which, to his credit, is never an issue) and try to bring back Jimmy Johnson. With all of that talent, I have no doubt that Johnson would make them a top 5 team in the league. Top to bottom, they're as talented as any team in football.

Except at the QB position, the most demanding position in sports. With Romo, they will never win anything of signifigance, and you yourself said as much. He sucks. You bring Johnson in there, or Cowher, or anyone of name power, Romo is history.

[Rockindeano]

It would be funny if Jones has to host the Super Bowl in that new killer stadium, and Philadelphia or the NY Giants are the NFC rep. That will burn the entire city of Dallas to the ground. That would kill them. To watch their rivals represent the conference in the biggest game on Earth would be hilarious. I bet you Jones wouldn't even show up. I hate Dallas. Way to let a good president get shot, Dallas. How proud you must feel. LOL, the Dallas PD bumping around like retarded Oompa Loompas looking for Oswald; and they manage to find dude in a theatre watching a movie, mowing down popcorn. LOL at the fucking stupidity of that day in '63. That was a sham if there ever was one. I wonder what the over under was on shots fired at JFK's dome? If you had money on a "kill" then you were going to the window to cash a winning ticket. That day never should ahve happened. LOL, Oswald? Dude didn't have a clue what was going on. Screw you, Dallas.

[Enigma869]

The Giants are quickly becoming the class of the NFC

Which is great news for the AFC. The entire NFC Conference looks less than impressive after 5 weeks of NFL football. In my opinion, the class of the NFL after 5 weeks (in no particular order) are Pittsburgh, New England, The Jets, and Baltimore. You can never rule the Colts out, due to Manning, but I've seen several of their games this season and am not remotely impressed with their team. Patriots haters better pay attention. It's too early to make any predictions, but if their defense comes together, it will be VERY bad news for the NFL. Their win yesterday was their biggest win I've seen in years for that team. I can't remember the last time they came back 10 points down in the 4th quarter, let alone coming back against a team who almost never gives up leads.

[YoungJRNY]

The Giants are quickly becoming the class of the NFC

Which is great news for the AFC. The entire NFC Conference looks less than impressive after 5 weeks of NFL football. In my opinion, the class of the NFL after 5 weeks (in no particular order) are Pittsburgh, New England, The Jets, and Baltimore. You can never rule the Colts out, due to Manning, but I've seen several of their games this season and am not remotely impressed with their team. Patriots haters better pay attention. It's too early to make any predictions, but if their defense comes together, it will be VERY bad news for the NFL. Their win yesterday was their biggest win I've seen in years for that team. I can't remember the last time they came back 10 points down in the 4th quarter, let alone coming back against a team who almost never gives up leads.

I agree word for word. It doesn't matter how bad or how mediocre a team could look, but when you take an organization like Pittsburgh or New England, you don't sleep on them. They are an incredibly well coached and well managed football teams from top to bottom, suites to the sidelines and each team goes into every season with a chance for an Lombardi because as long as Brady and Bellichick are maning the system and as long as Steelers play the kind of defense they are playing as well as Ben in the lineup, those two teams will be in it until week 17.

I don't think I've ever slept on New England this season. I know what their capable of, even though they are a cracked shell of their former selves. They aren't dominant, but people seem to just wait for them to lose, but yet, they are a quiet 4-1 football team in the AFC. Baltimore isn't the football team everyone makes them out to be. I expect at the end of the season for it to be Pittsburgh, New England and the Jets as the NFL's top leading threats, but who knows, things change after week 8 on. Long season but thus far, the teams you've mentioned above are the cream of the crop right now. It's them, and everybody else.

[RedWingFan]

It would be funny if Jones has to host the Super Bowl in that new killer stadium, and Philadelphia or the NY Giants are the NFC rep. That will burn the entire city of Dallas to the ground. That would kill them. To watch their rivals represent the conference in the biggest game on Earth would be hilarious. I bet you Jones wouldn't even show up. I hate Dallas. Way to let a good president get shot, Dallas. How proud you must feel. LOL, the Dallas PD bumping around like retarded Oompa Loompas looking for Oswald; and they manage to find dude in a theatre watching a movie, mowing down popcorn. LOL at the fucking stupidity of that day in '63. That was a sham if there ever was one. I wonder what the over under was on shots fired at JFK's dome? If you had money on a "kill" then you were going to the window to cash a winning ticket. That day never should ahve happened. LOL, Oswald? Dude didn't have a clue what was going on. Screw you, Dallas.

nice break from the usual football talk!!