Week 11 starts tonight with the Dolphins at Panthers. Ronnie Brown is out for the season now, which really hurts the Dolphins. It ends any chances (which were slim to begin with) of them making it to the playoffs. Enough with this, lets get to the other games.
Game of the Week:
Eagles at Bears.
This a downgrade from last week. That said, the reason this is the game of the week is I think the loser of this one is out of the playoff race. One of these teams might have a chance to get there. The Bears D has been horrific, especially against the pass and thats all the Eagles know how to do. Also, the Eagles blitz a lot and Cutler has not dealt with the blitz well at all. I actually think that Da Bears win this in a close one because they've had an extra 3 days of work and motivation after the loss to the 49ers. Cutler will be better.
Worst Game of the Week
Browns at Lions
I like the Lions, but this is a bad game. Cleveland sucks all around. The offense is bad. The Lions offense is ok, the D is bad. I am picking the Lions. I think that they will win by 10 or more. I know thats a stretch with the Lions. But they are playing the Browns (who I think will have the #1 pick next year).
Lock of the Week
Jets at Patriots
I don't think this is a close one. Both teams are coming off of a close loss. The Patriots will rebound better. It is in Foxboro and Belichick and Brady will not lose a 2nd straight game. The Patriots should win this pretty comfortably. Mark Sanchez is going to turn it over a little. The Jets only chance is if the the D shows up like crazy and Thomas Jones gets going.
Upset Alert
Chargers over Broncos
I already picked the Bears over the Eagles, which is shakey, but thats what upsets are. The Chargers are the underdog, but I think they will win this one rather easily. The Chargers have a good offense and Denver's D has gotten worse. I think that San Diego is on the rise and Denver is on the decline. Thats it.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Week 10 Review
Belichick. Bill! What were you thinking? Ok, I get it you wanted to close out the game and keep it out of Peyton's hands. But consider this. Peyton had thrown 2 INTs. I would rather risk having Peyton go 70 yards instead of 30 yards. He obviously does not trust his defense. That it the message to his team. He doesn't believe in the defense. This was just one where I think he outsmarted himself. If they lose after punting than at least he says to his defense, I trusted you and you let me down. Three Super Bowl rings backing him up, so I guess you give him the benefit of the doubt. Colts have all but wrapped up a first round bye.
Who Dey, Who Dey, Who Dey think gon' beat them Bengals? Not the Steelers. For the first time since 1998 and the second time since 1990 that the Bengals have swept the Steelers in oone year. As someone who has followed and rooted for the Bengals for a long time, I still have a little doubt in my head that they will screw this up. But they are good. Anyone who beats the Steelers twice in one season is good. I'm liking this. Keep it up Bengals, you deserve this season.
On the flip side. What are they thinking signing Larry Johnson? You are on a roll and just got rid of the Jail Bengals moniker. Why would you do this to yourselves? He is not that good anymore. I know Cedric Benson may be hurt, but Bernard Scott is good and they could sign someone better than L.J.
Cutler. Wow, what a bad day. Cutler threw 5 INTs. That sucks. He was my fantasy QB. He is going to be benched by me. This was a horrible outing and it made me sick to watch it. I said at the time of the trade between the Bears and Broncos that Denver got the better of the trade. Cutler has a big arm, but is immature and not smart. Orton plays within himself and I like him better because he doesn't turn it over very often. Then the Bears gave up 2 first round picks. How does that taste Chicage? You like that.
Redskins. I just have to give love to the Skins for beating Denver. That was good to see. They probably don't win if Orton doesn't miss the 2nd half with injury. But they pulled together and did not let Denver score in the second half. Good work Skins.
Who Dey, Who Dey, Who Dey think gon' beat them Bengals? Not the Steelers. For the first time since 1998 and the second time since 1990 that the Bengals have swept the Steelers in oone year. As someone who has followed and rooted for the Bengals for a long time, I still have a little doubt in my head that they will screw this up. But they are good. Anyone who beats the Steelers twice in one season is good. I'm liking this. Keep it up Bengals, you deserve this season.
On the flip side. What are they thinking signing Larry Johnson? You are on a roll and just got rid of the Jail Bengals moniker. Why would you do this to yourselves? He is not that good anymore. I know Cedric Benson may be hurt, but Bernard Scott is good and they could sign someone better than L.J.
Cutler. Wow, what a bad day. Cutler threw 5 INTs. That sucks. He was my fantasy QB. He is going to be benched by me. This was a horrible outing and it made me sick to watch it. I said at the time of the trade between the Bears and Broncos that Denver got the better of the trade. Cutler has a big arm, but is immature and not smart. Orton plays within himself and I like him better because he doesn't turn it over very often. Then the Bears gave up 2 first round picks. How does that taste Chicage? You like that.
Redskins. I just have to give love to the Skins for beating Denver. That was good to see. They probably don't win if Orton doesn't miss the 2nd half with injury. But they pulled together and did not let Denver score in the second half. Good work Skins.
Friday, November 13, 2009
New HTML
I know that it looks a little funny, but I have been teaching myself HTML code over the last couple of hours. I decided to try and use it for this weeks blog. It takes a little bit of time, especially when you are just learning what you are doing. There are links to the teams that are listed. Click on the team name and it will take you to the website.
Week 10 Preview
image taken from boston.com
Game of the Week
PatriotsatColts
This should be a great game. The Patriots and Colts meet for the seventh consecutive season as the rivalry grows bigger each season. The Colts have won 4 of the last 5. It is in Indy, but the Colts have 3 of 4 starting DB's out against Tom Brady and his receivers. That is huge for the Patriots. If the Colts are going to win they have to win it in somewhat of a shootout. I don't see it being low scoring anyways, but the Pats have a better chance of winning if they keep the game to a slow pace. All week there has been a debate about who you would rather have. I don't think you can go wrong with either. They are pretty close to equal...except Manning's commercials are better. I will definitely be watching this one on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
Worst Game of the Week
ChiefsatRaiders
This is a horrible game. Who will watch this outside of Raiders and Chiefs fans, and even some of them probably won't watch this. It is ugly. I pick the Chiefs to win it though.
Lock of the Week
SaintsatRams
The Saints offense is better, their defense is better. The only thing the Rams have better is Steven Jackson and he can't be the Aints by himself, oh wait, they aren't the Aints anymore. This shouldn't be close, but I've been wrong on this twice this year. Drew Brees is going to carve up the Rams.
Upset of the Week
I could choose the the Patriots over the Colts because technically they are underdogs, but its not really an upset. So here you go.
I don't think Atlanta is as good as everyone thinks and I think Carolina is better than everyone thinks. I like both running games, but I like Carolina's defense more. I know Matt Ryan is good, but he might get to know Julius Peppers very well this week. I like Carolina at home. It should be a good game, but Carolina takes it.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Week 9 Review
Buccaneers: Well, congrats to the Bucs. They destroyed my lock of the week. So for the 2nd time in 9 weeks, my lock of the week was wrong. It happens. Good work. The bigger question is, what is wrong with the Packers? Is there a more inconsistent team in the NFL? Don't get used to it Tampa. Its still going to be a rough season, but at least there will be no repeat of the 2008 Lions.
Bengals: Ok, they are for real. I think it is time to stop doubting them. I thought they would be ok and have a few nice wins but not a true threat. I think it is because I've always rooted for the Bengals and if you've watched and rooted for them you expect it all to fall apart. It is still possible, but I think this team is good, not lucky occasionally. They are very close to 7-1. They have a stout defense and a good running and passing game.
Undefeateds: Saints and Colts. They both got close to losing, but they won and that is all that matters. I believe both will lose at least a game this season. The Patriots are playing both over the next 3 weeks and I know that will be a tough one for both teams. The impressive thing is both teams have blown teams out and had to comeback and win.
Larry Johnson: The Chiefs cut him and I say good for them. They are trying to build something there and this clown keeps getting in trouble with the law or other things. He obviously does not want to be a part of the Chiefs and I would want him either. Someone might give him a chance, but he will probably get a very minimal contract. Think about it. He is 29 (30 is old for RBs), he hasn't produced in a while. He has a bad attitude and has had trouble with the law and has a personal bout with personal stupidity going on. The only teams that could take him and make it work in my opinion would have to be a team that is already good and has a strong enough front office to handle him. Probably New England, Pittsburgh, Indy, and maybe the Eagles or Giants. The problem is that for the most part these teams know they are good enough without him. Yes the Pats took a shot on Moss and the Eagles took a chance on Vick, but even those guys were not as big of pains as LJ. Plus, this is midseason. Those other guys were picked up in the offseason and the teams could feel them out before playing him. LJ's career is over for all intensive purposes...even if someone does take a flier on him. What a clown.
Bengals: Ok, they are for real. I think it is time to stop doubting them. I thought they would be ok and have a few nice wins but not a true threat. I think it is because I've always rooted for the Bengals and if you've watched and rooted for them you expect it all to fall apart. It is still possible, but I think this team is good, not lucky occasionally. They are very close to 7-1. They have a stout defense and a good running and passing game.
Undefeateds: Saints and Colts. They both got close to losing, but they won and that is all that matters. I believe both will lose at least a game this season. The Patriots are playing both over the next 3 weeks and I know that will be a tough one for both teams. The impressive thing is both teams have blown teams out and had to comeback and win.
Larry Johnson: The Chiefs cut him and I say good for them. They are trying to build something there and this clown keeps getting in trouble with the law or other things. He obviously does not want to be a part of the Chiefs and I would want him either. Someone might give him a chance, but he will probably get a very minimal contract. Think about it. He is 29 (30 is old for RBs), he hasn't produced in a while. He has a bad attitude and has had trouble with the law and has a personal bout with personal stupidity going on. The only teams that could take him and make it work in my opinion would have to be a team that is already good and has a strong enough front office to handle him. Probably New England, Pittsburgh, Indy, and maybe the Eagles or Giants. The problem is that for the most part these teams know they are good enough without him. Yes the Pats took a shot on Moss and the Eagles took a chance on Vick, but even those guys were not as big of pains as LJ. Plus, this is midseason. Those other guys were picked up in the offseason and the teams could feel them out before playing him. LJ's career is over for all intensive purposes...even if someone does take a flier on him. What a clown.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Week 9 Preview
I can't believe the season is already half over. So lets get into this week.
Game of the Week: This was tough. There were a few games I was going between. But here is what I decided. Eagles vs. Cowboys. First, it is a division game. Second, this is for first place and the Giants are falling apart and have a tough game against San Diego. So you have the Cowboys who have been up and down and the Eagles who have done the same. I think it will be a good game, but the Eagles pull it out. They have more playmakers and a better defense I think. I do think much has to do with Tony Romo. Will he keep doing what he's been doing the last few weeks or will he try and force it to Roy E. Williams to shut him up. If he tries to force it the 'Boys will lose for sure.
Worst game of the week: This was an easy choice. Chiefs vs. Jaguars. This could be ugly and I expect Maurice Jones-Drew to have a big game, but it won't be a fun game to watch.
Lock of the week: Packers over the Buccaneers. It seems like a no brainer. They have a better offense and defense. The only reason it might be half close is it is in Tampa and maybe that affects the Packers. I think its at least a 14-point Pack win.
Upset Alert: I don't see anything that would be a big upset. So I will say the underdog Chargers over the Giants. The Giants are at home and I think that gives them the advantage, but I don't like how Elisha Manning (yes that is his real name) has been playing. I'm not guaranteeing this, I just think it is a real possibility.
I think the Cardinals have a shot at the Bears too. Cutler has looked bad and the D is going to be in it deep against the Cards receivers.
Game of the Week: This was tough. There were a few games I was going between. But here is what I decided. Eagles vs. Cowboys. First, it is a division game. Second, this is for first place and the Giants are falling apart and have a tough game against San Diego. So you have the Cowboys who have been up and down and the Eagles who have done the same. I think it will be a good game, but the Eagles pull it out. They have more playmakers and a better defense I think. I do think much has to do with Tony Romo. Will he keep doing what he's been doing the last few weeks or will he try and force it to Roy E. Williams to shut him up. If he tries to force it the 'Boys will lose for sure.
Worst game of the week: This was an easy choice. Chiefs vs. Jaguars. This could be ugly and I expect Maurice Jones-Drew to have a big game, but it won't be a fun game to watch.
Lock of the week: Packers over the Buccaneers. It seems like a no brainer. They have a better offense and defense. The only reason it might be half close is it is in Tampa and maybe that affects the Packers. I think its at least a 14-point Pack win.
Upset Alert: I don't see anything that would be a big upset. So I will say the underdog Chargers over the Giants. The Giants are at home and I think that gives them the advantage, but I don't like how Elisha Manning (yes that is his real name) has been playing. I'm not guaranteeing this, I just think it is a real possibility.
I think the Cardinals have a shot at the Bears too. Cutler has looked bad and the D is going to be in it deep against the Cards receivers.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Week 8 Review
Poor sport Jets. Bart Scott and Rex Ryan have given me reason to hate the Jets. I used to like them, not any more.
Rex Ryan basically said that the Jets lost even though they are better. They had more offensive yards than the Dolphins. Well guess what, yards do not win games, points do. If you want to go that route, the Dolphins special teams had more yards so they were better. If you are the better team, you do not lose twice to the same team in 20 days. Maybe your offense played better, but your team did not play better or you would have won. Miami played an all around better game. Their return game was superior and their defense came up with a fumble return for a TD. Bart Scott then was very sarcastic say that the Dolphins are a Super Bowl contender and have a great QB, RB's, TE, etc. He continued to say that the Dolphins are "stacked at every position" and they will probably win the Super Bowl.
The Dolphins are not true Super Bowl contenders and won't even win their own division. But neither will the Jets. It may only be two guys on the team acting that way, but its your defensive leader and your coach. It makes your whole organization look bad. Rex Ryan is just bent because all his preseason yapping against the Dolphins has come back to bite him in his backside. Keep on talking Rex and you'll win as many Super Bowls as your dad did as a head coach. ZERO. You can say whatever you want. Just remember to check the scoreboard before you do that. As for the Dolphins, all you need to say is scoreboard.
Now lets move on to something else. Obviously the previous subject is one I feel strongly about.
Rams and Titans. Congrats on getting off the schnide. Always good to see a team get their first win halfway through the season. I expected the Titans to win, not the Rams, but mostly glad they did.
Cutler and Eli Manning. What is wrong with them. They look pretty bad lately, and I've paid attention. I have them on my fantasy team. I used to think I could put either one in and I felt comfortable. Now I'm just trying to see which one will suck less. This week they both looked not good again and the worst thing is Cutler was playing the Browns. Da Bears better figure this out.
Favre goes to Green Bay. This time he was wearing purple. It looked weird. Lots of fans booed and lots cheered. I can see both sides of the argument. He is playing for your rival. He has been trying to get to Minnesota since he left Green Bay so he could stick it to Ted Thompson, Packers GM. I think that Green Bay fans have a right to boo if they want. I don't feel sorry for Favre and his $13M a year salary. That said, Favre has nothing to be ashamed of. Think about if you worked for a company for 16 years and were one of their all time greats. You think you want to retire, and they bring in a young kid to take your spot. You decide you want to come back but they say nope, we've moved on. So then you get an offer from their top competitor that is going to pay you a lot of money for a year or two. You telling me you wouldn't take it. BS. You're going to work for someone who wants you and is willing to pay up, and maybe someone who gives you a chance to stick to your old company. Now its over and we don't have to hear about Favre and the Packers anymore this year.
Rex Ryan basically said that the Jets lost even though they are better. They had more offensive yards than the Dolphins. Well guess what, yards do not win games, points do. If you want to go that route, the Dolphins special teams had more yards so they were better. If you are the better team, you do not lose twice to the same team in 20 days. Maybe your offense played better, but your team did not play better or you would have won. Miami played an all around better game. Their return game was superior and their defense came up with a fumble return for a TD. Bart Scott then was very sarcastic say that the Dolphins are a Super Bowl contender and have a great QB, RB's, TE, etc. He continued to say that the Dolphins are "stacked at every position" and they will probably win the Super Bowl.
The Dolphins are not true Super Bowl contenders and won't even win their own division. But neither will the Jets. It may only be two guys on the team acting that way, but its your defensive leader and your coach. It makes your whole organization look bad. Rex Ryan is just bent because all his preseason yapping against the Dolphins has come back to bite him in his backside. Keep on talking Rex and you'll win as many Super Bowls as your dad did as a head coach. ZERO. You can say whatever you want. Just remember to check the scoreboard before you do that. As for the Dolphins, all you need to say is scoreboard.
Now lets move on to something else. Obviously the previous subject is one I feel strongly about.
Rams and Titans. Congrats on getting off the schnide. Always good to see a team get their first win halfway through the season. I expected the Titans to win, not the Rams, but mostly glad they did.
Cutler and Eli Manning. What is wrong with them. They look pretty bad lately, and I've paid attention. I have them on my fantasy team. I used to think I could put either one in and I felt comfortable. Now I'm just trying to see which one will suck less. This week they both looked not good again and the worst thing is Cutler was playing the Browns. Da Bears better figure this out.
Favre goes to Green Bay. This time he was wearing purple. It looked weird. Lots of fans booed and lots cheered. I can see both sides of the argument. He is playing for your rival. He has been trying to get to Minnesota since he left Green Bay so he could stick it to Ted Thompson, Packers GM. I think that Green Bay fans have a right to boo if they want. I don't feel sorry for Favre and his $13M a year salary. That said, Favre has nothing to be ashamed of. Think about if you worked for a company for 16 years and were one of their all time greats. You think you want to retire, and they bring in a young kid to take your spot. You decide you want to come back but they say nope, we've moved on. So then you get an offer from their top competitor that is going to pay you a lot of money for a year or two. You telling me you wouldn't take it. BS. You're going to work for someone who wants you and is willing to pay up, and maybe someone who gives you a chance to stick to your old company. Now its over and we don't have to hear about Favre and the Packers anymore this year.
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