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NFL Week #3
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jive1
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Didn't on 12/10/06.
But did on 1/21/07
As a consolation, Rex Grossman has won more playoff games than Tony Romo.
15-15 overall. Not so good.
Kansas City at Atlanta - Kansas City with the third string QB getting his first start, after being beat last week by a QB that completed something like 6 passes. But here's how Oakland won. They ran the ball. Very well. So, I can see Atlanta doing the same and getting the win.
Oakland at Buffalo - I like Buffalo right now. They're not great, but Trent Edwards is playing very safe, controlled football, and that should serve them well. Oakland can definitely run the ball, so look for Buffalo to put 8 in the box and dare Russell to beat them, which he can't yet do. Buffalo should win this game at home, and send Lane Kiffin packing. Al Davis is an idiot.
Tampa Bay at Chicago - Two strong defenses. It's funny how those games can somehow turn into higher scoring games than we would initially think. TB's strength is in their secondary, which is fine, because Chicago isn't all that strong in the pass game anyway. They are, however, running the bal decently and have remained patient with it. I like Chicago in this game, but not by much, say 17-14. Hester could be the difference, (in field position sense predominantly).
Carolina at Minnesota - So Jackson is on a timeout for a little while to think about what he did. I think Ferrote is a decent QB, but now I'm hearing something about Peterson being a little bit hobbled. No matter. Carolina is playing pretty well. Steve Smith will be back, but he is just getting his feet wet again, so while he is always capable of a big game, a handful of catches, (3 or 4), may be more realistic. Still, Carolina has the juice and confidence to win, while Minnesota regroups. They'll need to figure things out quickly though, because an 0-3 start, with the NFC looking good in general, most certainly means no Super Bowl.
Miami at New England -NE's defense is still playing well, and Miami still looks bad. New England will win. This will force people to talk about how they haven't lost a step w/o Brady, completely ignoring the fact that they've played KC and Miami, and a Jets team that couldn't get out of its own way. (See Jets review later).
Cincinnati at NY Giants - The Giants continue their preseason schedule against Cincy this week. NY will win this game because NY is playing very well right now, and because Cincy sucks. A lot. Very much.
Houston at Tennessee - Tennessee has two things going for them right now. A very good defense and a very good running game. Those two things, against Houston, means that Tennessee will win. Houston has nothing going for it right now, and their minds are probably still a bit on Ike. Very unfortunate.
Arizona at Washington - Pick 'em. No clue. Washington found some semblance of an offense last week, and their defense ain't that bad. They'll need to be able to run the ball, which a team can do a bit of against Arizona. Now, Arizona has a very nice passing attack. I'd like to know more about Zorn's offensive system and see Arizona play a little to be more educated about this. My guess right now is that Arizona can pull it out, but boy am I not so confident about that.
New Orleans at Denver - This will be a very good game. I hope it's televised where I live. New Orleans offense has been okay so far. Their defense has been only okay also. Denver's offense has been ridiculously good, and their defense not very good. I think that Denver's offense should do very well, and they'll win this game at home. Will it be 38-28?
Detroit at San Francisco - Detroit sucks. San Francisco sucks a little less. San Francisco should win.
St. Louis at Seattle - St. Louis sucks. Seattle sucks a little less. Seattle should win. (Do note, that these predictions would put Arizona in first place in the division, followed by SF, then Seattle, then St. Louis. Pathetic).
Cleveland at Baltimore - It's the Browns versus the Browns! Which Browns team will win? Well, who knows really. We only saw Baltimore in week 1. We now that Cleveland can't find an offense right now. I'm going to say that Baltimore, with two weeks to prepare and learn about how to beat Cleveland, should win.
Jacksonville at Indianapolis - Indianapolis is really hurting. Jacksonville is too. Lots of hobbled players. With Sanders out, I can see Jax trying to get its running game going. Indy found a way to win last week, and that was impressive. I'm not excited about Harrison's play right now. He isn't the same player, and it's changing the way that Indy can play. I think Jacksonvile can pull this out.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia - This will be a very good game. Philly looks very good, (although they do tend to play Dallas very well). Pittsburgh has looked good, particularly on defense. I can see Pittsburgh's defense playing well enough to control Westbrook, (in as much as a player that great can ever be controlled). I think that this game could go either way. McNabb is playing very well. I'm going to say Pittsburgh right now, because of their linebacker play and ability to get pressure on McNabb. Will Philly be deflated after last week or pumped?
Dallas at Green Bay - The pundits say that because Rodgers played well against Dallas last year and it was in Dallas, that GB should win this game. The Dallas talk is interesting. Many think them the best team in football and criticize every flaw as if they're no good. Others criticize every flaw and say that they're not that good. What I think is that Dallas' offense is particularly strong, perhap the best in the league. Owens, Witten, Barber, and F. Jones, all led by Romo, are amazing. GB will try and shut down Owens and Witten, which leaves Barber to have a solid game. I think Crayton could do well this game also. (Of course, Owens played exceptionally well against GB last year). Rodgers plays a very disciplined game. He'll be able to find spots underneath as Dallas protects against the big gain. ALthough Rodgers will still try and take some deep shots. I think that the Dallas offensive line and their pass rush against GB will win this game for them.
NY Jets at San Diego - The Jets are a bit of a tease. After the first week we thought that they might be decent. Now, it seems that they're really lacking some important pieces. Seeing GB play now, we know that that is a good team, and that Favre's contribution to that team last year might have been exaggerated. San Diego will get a big confidence boost winning this game.
Kansas City at Atlanta - Kansas City with the third string QB getting his first start, after being beat last week by a QB that completed something like 6 passes. But here's how Oakland won. They ran the ball. Very well. So, I can see Atlanta doing the same and getting the win.
Oakland at Buffalo - I like Buffalo right now. They're not great, but Trent Edwards is playing very safe, controlled football, and that should serve them well. Oakland can definitely run the ball, so look for Buffalo to put 8 in the box and dare Russell to beat them, which he can't yet do. Buffalo should win this game at home, and send Lane Kiffin packing. Al Davis is an idiot.
Tampa Bay at Chicago - Two strong defenses. It's funny how those games can somehow turn into higher scoring games than we would initially think. TB's strength is in their secondary, which is fine, because Chicago isn't all that strong in the pass game anyway. They are, however, running the bal decently and have remained patient with it. I like Chicago in this game, but not by much, say 17-14. Hester could be the difference, (in field position sense predominantly).
Carolina at Minnesota - So Jackson is on a timeout for a little while to think about what he did. I think Ferrote is a decent QB, but now I'm hearing something about Peterson being a little bit hobbled. No matter. Carolina is playing pretty well. Steve Smith will be back, but he is just getting his feet wet again, so while he is always capable of a big game, a handful of catches, (3 or 4), may be more realistic. Still, Carolina has the juice and confidence to win, while Minnesota regroups. They'll need to figure things out quickly though, because an 0-3 start, with the NFC looking good in general, most certainly means no Super Bowl.
Miami at New England -NE's defense is still playing well, and Miami still looks bad. New England will win. This will force people to talk about how they haven't lost a step w/o Brady, completely ignoring the fact that they've played KC and Miami, and a Jets team that couldn't get out of its own way. (See Jets review later).
Cincinnati at NY Giants - The Giants continue their preseason schedule against Cincy this week. NY will win this game because NY is playing very well right now, and because Cincy sucks. A lot. Very much.
Houston at Tennessee - Tennessee has two things going for them right now. A very good defense and a very good running game. Those two things, against Houston, means that Tennessee will win. Houston has nothing going for it right now, and their minds are probably still a bit on Ike. Very unfortunate.
Arizona at Washington - Pick 'em. No clue. Washington found some semblance of an offense last week, and their defense ain't that bad. They'll need to be able to run the ball, which a team can do a bit of against Arizona. Now, Arizona has a very nice passing attack. I'd like to know more about Zorn's offensive system and see Arizona play a little to be more educated about this. My guess right now is that Arizona can pull it out, but boy am I not so confident about that.
New Orleans at Denver - This will be a very good game. I hope it's televised where I live. New Orleans offense has been okay so far. Their defense has been only okay also. Denver's offense has been ridiculously good, and their defense not very good. I think that Denver's offense should do very well, and they'll win this game at home. Will it be 38-28?
Detroit at San Francisco - Detroit sucks. San Francisco sucks a little less. San Francisco should win.
St. Louis at Seattle - St. Louis sucks. Seattle sucks a little less. Seattle should win. (Do note, that these predictions would put Arizona in first place in the division, followed by SF, then Seattle, then St. Louis. Pathetic).
Cleveland at Baltimore - It's the Browns versus the Browns! Which Browns team will win? Well, who knows really. We only saw Baltimore in week 1. We now that Cleveland can't find an offense right now. I'm going to say that Baltimore, with two weeks to prepare and learn about how to beat Cleveland, should win.
Jacksonville at Indianapolis - Indianapolis is really hurting. Jacksonville is too. Lots of hobbled players. With Sanders out, I can see Jax trying to get its running game going. Indy found a way to win last week, and that was impressive. I'm not excited about Harrison's play right now. He isn't the same player, and it's changing the way that Indy can play. I think Jacksonvile can pull this out.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia - This will be a very good game. Philly looks very good, (although they do tend to play Dallas very well). Pittsburgh has looked good, particularly on defense. I can see Pittsburgh's defense playing well enough to control Westbrook, (in as much as a player that great can ever be controlled). I think that this game could go either way. McNabb is playing very well. I'm going to say Pittsburgh right now, because of their linebacker play and ability to get pressure on McNabb. Will Philly be deflated after last week or pumped?
Dallas at Green Bay - The pundits say that because Rodgers played well against Dallas last year and it was in Dallas, that GB should win this game. The Dallas talk is interesting. Many think them the best team in football and criticize every flaw as if they're no good. Others criticize every flaw and say that they're not that good. What I think is that Dallas' offense is particularly strong, perhap the best in the league. Owens, Witten, Barber, and F. Jones, all led by Romo, are amazing. GB will try and shut down Owens and Witten, which leaves Barber to have a solid game. I think Crayton could do well this game also. (Of course, Owens played exceptionally well against GB last year). Rodgers plays a very disciplined game. He'll be able to find spots underneath as Dallas protects against the big gain. ALthough Rodgers will still try and take some deep shots. I think that the Dallas offensive line and their pass rush against GB will win this game for them.
NY Jets at San Diego - The Jets are a bit of a tease. After the first week we thought that they might be decent. Now, it seems that they're really lacking some important pieces. Seeing GB play now, we know that that is a good team, and that Favre's contribution to that team last year might have been exaggerated. San Diego will get a big confidence boost winning this game.
Lotta secrets regarding the severity of Roethlisberger's throwing shoulder. I think how effective he is will be key here. His O line hasn't been stellar, and he's been playing safe. If they can improve protection, and if he begins to air it out some more I can see Pittsburgh taking this one.
If not, as much as it pains me to say, I've gotta stick with the Eagles.
I am a creature of habit, so once again, my Friday ritual follows on Adam's Friday ritual.
I haven't kept track of my record, but it ain't good...sigh...maybe I'll count 'em up this weekend...
Uh...bad plays bad...toss a coin...homefield advantage, maybe??? Ugh...Atlanta. Barely.
Absolutely agreed on all points. Particularly about Al Davis being an idiot.
Yes, Chicago will be pissed at themselves after their poor showing in the 2nd half last week at Carolina, and take it out on the Yucks. Chicago by 7, say 17-10.
I think the Vikes get a little "bounce" from Frerotte coming in, their run defense is solid, and their pass defense is OK. If they can get pressure on Delhomme and Peterson plays, Vikes win by 3.
Yeah, one more "W" for the pseudo-Pats. One more week listening to how they're still going to beat the world, even without Brady. How long until they play a decent opponent? Closer than Patsie fans will like, NE by a TD.
How bad can Cincy be? Very bad. Maybe even Lions bad. Giants by double digits.
Yeah...nothing to add. Tennessee by 10.
I still say that the Washington win was more of a Saints loss. Arizona by 10, 'Skins come back to earth. Hard.
I do not feel good about my team right now. I worry that THEY don't feel good about themselves.
If they feel good about themselves, shootout, Saints eke out a 3 point win.
If they don't, ugh...Denver by 14.
Yeah...but even a blind squirrel occasionally gets his nut...upset special, in a who gives a **** win, Lions by 6
"Who gives a **** win", part deux....well, who cares? It's in Seattle...Seattle wins.
...er...uh...home team....I think?
...but, uh...yeah, Baltimore.
Tough call here...I'm going against Adam, Indy at home, squeaker, 3 point game.
Very good game indeed! Strength (Philly offense) against strength (Pitt defense), cross-state rivalry....nod to the home team again, close game though, Philly by 6.
Tough call, close game, nod to the home team yet again. GB by 4.
San Diego shakes off the cobwebs, buries the Jets, by 14.
CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
Dallas 35
Green Bay 17
I do have concern about the Dallas Secondary. The corner formally known as Pacman is still a little rusty, but his play is improving. Newman did play in the Nickel and Dime last week, but I am not sure if he can go man to man the whole game. Roy Williams being out will really hurt, but Watkins is a big guy and at 6'-5" can defend the pass really well and we will see how he handles the run.
As for the D-line, Rogers is not McNabb, McNabb is like a fullback that can throw the ball. I forgot how good he is when he is healty. Rogers will not be able to escape the rush play after play.
The Cowboys O-line is big and strong and will push the GB line and wear them down. I know we are without a fullback due to Anderson being hurt, but we have tight ends that can block to take up the slack. I think both Marion Barber and Felix Jones have the potential to break 100 yards. Felix Jones is going to be a Pro-Bowl back.
My concern is Romo, and I have to agree with Gard on this. He thinks his arm can get him out of trouble (he is no Favre) and he will try to force a ball that becomes an interception. When was the last game he played that he did not throw one? He seems to fumble in key moments as well. When Jerry gave him that huge contract I was blown away, that was a lot of money for someone who hasn't really proven himself.
I was watching one of the ESPN channels and they were talking about Jerry Jones, doing things to keep Dallas in the media, like hiring contraversial players, so Gard this is for you, I know you hate when people call Dallas "America's Team", so I give you permission to call them "America's Chain Gang", lol.
Green Bay 17
I do have concern about the Dallas Secondary. The corner formally known as Pacman is still a little rusty, but his play is improving. Newman did play in the Nickel and Dime last week, but I am not sure if he can go man to man the whole game. Roy Williams being out will really hurt, but Watkins is a big guy and at 6'-5" can defend the pass really well and we will see how he handles the run.
As for the D-line, Rogers is not McNabb, McNabb is like a fullback that can throw the ball. I forgot how good he is when he is healty. Rogers will not be able to escape the rush play after play.
The Cowboys O-line is big and strong and will push the GB line and wear them down. I know we are without a fullback due to Anderson being hurt, but we have tight ends that can block to take up the slack. I think both Marion Barber and Felix Jones have the potential to break 100 yards. Felix Jones is going to be a Pro-Bowl back.
My concern is Romo, and I have to agree with Gard on this. He thinks his arm can get him out of trouble (he is no Favre) and he will try to force a ball that becomes an interception. When was the last game he played that he did not throw one? He seems to fumble in key moments as well. When Jerry gave him that huge contract I was blown away, that was a lot of money for someone who hasn't really proven himself.
I was watching one of the ESPN channels and they were talking about Jerry Jones, doing things to keep Dallas in the media, like hiring contraversial players, so Gard this is for you, I know you hate when people call Dallas "America's Team", so I give you permission to call them "America's Chain Gang", lol.
GB is a talented team. If they score some TDs, let's not overreact this week. While the media celebrate NEs apparently amazing defense, don't forget who they played.
Exactly. Rodgers is playing well, but Dallas got 4 sacks on McNabb while he had one of his best games. The Dallas pass rush is pretty good.
People forget how good the O-line is. They want to reduce games to "Oh Romo can't win the big one," or "Romo is dating somebody famous," but in actuality, one of the keys to Dallas' success, (along with the talent of other players), is the O-line.
Please do not fall into this trap. Man. Do you want the guy to be perfect? I'll admit, he doesn't play as well as Brady has recently, but that doesn't make him a bad QB. Yes, Romo should've fallen on the ball in the end zone, and if he did perhaps the game wouldn't have been as close, I don't know. But, please please please quit listening to these sad-sack announcers and writers that have to find something wrong with a team that, let's face it, is actually pretty good, and pick on Romo about this, as if he's the worst QB in the league. Yes, the Favre comparisons can be accurate, sometimes Romo can become to loose with the ball, but it's still his second year as a starter, and I would strongly argue that Romo is a much more dedicated and harder worker than Favre, (I just want to mow my lawn in the offseason), ever was. Romo is a great QB, with some flaws, but he does not "concern me." In fact, I wouldn't trade him for anything. And in my mind, he has earned his contract, and then some.
Oh man, quit listening to ESPN. Dallas signed players with troubled pasts, (just like nearly every other team in the league, including the loved Patriots). Seems to me like they've kept themselves quite clean during their Dallas tenure. Perhaps instead of vilifying the Cowboys' for signing players with bad pasts, maybe we should acknowledge that perhaps they've done something by helping keep people in line.
We need more support from the Dallas fans! There's plenty of bashers out there.
Dallas fan reporting!
I can't wait for sunday, my dad is a huge GB fan and it'll be a shootout. I think with the way Dallas' pass rush has been lately, Rodgers is gonna have more pressure than he can handle and that will be the weak link. It should still be close, don't expect the 35-17 posted above.
I can't wait for sunday, my dad is a huge GB fan and it'll be a shootout. I think with the way Dallas' pass rush has been lately, Rodgers is gonna have more pressure than he can handle and that will be the weak link. It should still be close, don't expect the 35-17 posted above.
Mike Irvin...yeah, there was a first rate reclamation job!
Let's not even start digging into the "North Dallas Forty" era!
Mike Irvin...yeah, there was a first rate reclamation job!
I would say so. Finally, something Gard and I agree on.
He's become a standup citizen who left his partying days behind him and has become a mentor to people like Owens and Adam Jones. All the while Irvin has stayed closely tied to Dallas.Of course, we all know Dallas is the only team with players with problems. Rae Carruth was a Cowboy his whole life. Chris Henry too. Don't forget Michael Vick. And ... oh it doesn't matter. People will always see the Cowboys as a team of criminals. I don't mind that people hate on the Cowboys, it makes it more fun. I just hate having this argument instead of the argument about whether or not the Dallas pass rush will be effective against Rodgers. But, that's not a sexy topic, so I get it.
Bringin' this thread back because we've already kicked off week three games. Vike with the big play on the corner blitz, sack, forced fumble returned for a TD. All tied at 10.
