NFL Week 9: It's half way gone. Let's look back and laugh.

[Tyche]

Time to take a look back at the week 1 predictions, and see where we stand at the half-way mark...

Division Champion:
AFC East: New England Patriots Looking good
AFC South: Indianapolis Colts Looking good
AFC West: San Diego Chargers Who the fuck knows
AFC North: Cincinnati Bengals LOL

NFC East: New York Giants Looking good
NFC South: Atlanta Falcons Looking good
NFC West: San Francisco 49ers LOL
NFC North: Green Bay Packers Looking good

Wildcard Spots: Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys (Fucking lol), Minnesota Vikings

AFC Title game: Houston Texans @ Indianapolis
NFC Title Game: Atlanta Falcons @ Green Bay Packers
Superbowl Champion: Indianapolis over Green Bay Packers

Rookie of the year: Eric Berry (Suh is a lock, and may become only the 2nd rookie ever to become Defensive player of the year [Lawrence Taylor].)
Most Valuable Player: Aaron Rodgers

Five bold predictions:
1. The Jets don't make the playoffs (understood above) (Too soon to call)
2. Tom Brady throws for 4500 yards and 35+ TDs (Too soon to call, not looking good)
3. Tony Romo has his best statistical year ever (LOL)
4. Chris Johnson doesn't rush for more than 1400 yards. (On pace for just over 1400)
5. Ladanian Tomlinson ends with the best fantasy stats on his team. (Damn near a lock)

So most of my laughable predictions are Cowboys related. I feel pretty good about the division winner predictions. Only one really has no chance in hell, The niners is doubtful, but it's the NFC west, so anything can happen. Most all of the wildcard spots are still anyone's guess at this point. Most of my bold predictions are off, although I nailed LT being in beast mode. He's helping carry my team in BG Money league.

Onto week 9.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta (-8.5) - Matty ice is a much better player at home. Turner may finally be starting to warm up a bit, and the WR core is as deadly as it's been in a long time. Josh Freeman is, imo, leaps and bounds above every QB in his draft class. Blount is looking like a UFA steal, and Mike Williams is a damn fine receiver for where they got him. They drafted well, and it's showing. I think Tamps is damn good, and I don't think ATL is as good as advertised. ATL wins, TB covers.

Chicago at Buffalo (+3) - In 2 weeks, Buffalo has taken, for all intents and purposes, two really good teams to the edge. Two strait overtime losses. It seems that Fitzy is a good QB for that terrible offensive line, as he can make things happen outside of the pocket. They're getting some good production out of their WR core, including a no-name Steven Johnson. Chicago, well, they're just terrible. Buffalo finally puts a win on the board after getting oh-so-close the past two weeks against very good teams.

New England at Cleveland (+4.5) - The Brown have had a pretty tough schedule, and their record shows. They've played some teams really close, and took it to New Orleans at the Superdome. Are they good enough to catch New England asleep? I think not. NE has a tough two game stretch comeing up, and I think they know they have to win this game as they may not get through the next two unscathed. NE comes out sharp and focused and pulls out a win they may ultimately need...cover.

NY Jets at Detroit (+4) - Sort of shocked that the spread is this close. Detroit is allowing a lot of running yards, and their secondary sucks. Only positive note I see from this game is that the 5'11 Revis will be covering Ryan as opposed to Cromartie, who has handled the taller receivers quite well thus far. At 6'4 and an almost 4ft vertical, CJ should be able to come down with quite a few balls when facing the much smaller Revis. I don't think that Suh will have quite the game he's had against a stout Jets offensive line. I think the Jets come out looking for blood and win big.

New Orleans at Carolina (+6.5) - I think Fox is already looking at potential suitors for his next gig. The team just hasn't been great. DWill has been injured. They have had a lot consistency at the QB position...sadly, it's consistently terrible. New Orleans, after an embarrassing loss to Cleveland followed by a big win against Pitt, I think knows they have to be more consistent themselves. I look for them to start righting the ship this week. Nawlins to win big.

Miami at Baltimore (-5.5) - Useless stat of the week. Miami is 9-0 ATS since 2007 against teams with winning records on the road. What's that mean? Well, nothing really, just interesting. Miami is 4-0 the road this season. They've lost to NYJ and NE, both because of special teams (which has been better since the ST coach was fired). They lost to Pitt on a bullshit play. If they fix their terrible red zone offense, this is going to be a tough team. Henne should have no probably pitching the ball around here. Baltimore gets absolutely no QB pressure, and the Ravens have allowed damn near 1,000 yards through the air in their last 3 games. I don't really know if this is an upset pick, but I honestly think Miami pulls this off.

San Diego at Houston (+3) - This is a great matchup. Two teams that are hungry, and probably playing for wildcard spots (unless SD pulls a SD). Both teams really need wins in this situation. The Chargers will be getting VJAX back, but I think he'll be serving a suspension for a few games before he comes back. Rivers is leading the league in passing yards, and the Houston pass D is atrocious. I can see why San Diego is favored, but I don't think they're as good as Houston. I like Houston for the outright win coming off a big loss.

Arizona at Minnesota (-9) - No moss, possibly no Harvin. Derek Anderson will be starting for AZ. It's like a professional cripple fight. Look for Shiancoe and Peterson to have pretty big games here. I like Minnesota to come out swinging after a controversial week.

NY Giants at Seattle (+6.5) - I'm not a buyer on the Giants. Maybe I should be, but I'm not. I'm buying up Seattle like there's not tomorrow, especially at Qwest field. The Giants should be able to get pressure, and should be able to stop the lacking run game of Seattle...but I have a feeling here. With absolutely no justification for doing so, I like Seattle to win outright.

Indianapolis at Philadelphia (-3) - Vick returns. I don't know how in the fuck Philly is favored here. I guess Vegas is really buying the VIck hype train. DJAX may be making his return, although it's not assured at this point. Vick and McCoy may have a field day against Indi here, but Manning has the firepower to keep up with the running game all day long. I like Indi in this game.

Kansas City at Oakland (-2.5) - AH Oakland, you sneaky bastards. You hid away for a third of the season, only to creep back into the conversation. KC is just starting to get back on track after losing two tough road game to Indi and Houston. KC is very fast on defense, and they only allow 3.8 YPC on the ground. They rank top 10 in rushing defense. I like the to put a hold on McFadden and eek out a win in Oakland.

Dallas at Green Bay (-8) - The highest rated passer in the NFL right now is....drumroll please...Vince Young. No, that's not a typo. Word on the street is that Aaron Rodgers is pissed the fuck off. Unfortunately, he'll have to be pissed off without Donald Driver this week. Talk about a fucking walking injury report. Still, it's better than anything Dallas can roll out right now. Green Bay to win and cover....No...fuck that. I hate Dallas and they lose when I pick them. DALLAS WITH THE UPSET!

MON, NOV 8

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (-5) - Palmer is terrible. Benson will be a non factor. It took two crazy ass bounces to keep them in the game against Miami. Pitt will come out looking for revenge after losing a tough game down in the superdome. I like Pitt to come out ready to head hunt in a divisional game. Maybe we'll get to see Ward break some jaws. Pitt to win and cover.

[Rhinox]

That Seattle and Dallas picks are trbl and you should feel bad about it.

Detroit is more likely to upset the jets then Dallas beating Green bay

[Chun Liroy]

Fuck you tyche.

[Chun Liroy]

That Seattle and Dallas picks are trbl and you should feel bad about it.

Detroit is more likely to upset the jets then Dallas beating Green bay

You are fucking dumb and/or illiterate.

[Dimmauk]

Fuck you tyche.

Co-signed. Why does tyche hate the Bears? WTF?!

[Rhinox]

You are fucking dumb and/or illiterate.

Or I Don't bother reading. Nigga ain't Adam Schefter that I need to reading all that.

[Ishido]

Co-signed. Why does God hate the Bears? WTF?!

fixed.

Do the Bears have to give up any more draft picks this year for Clutchler? This could be a depressing year in every way.

[Rhinox]

Its all good. Jay's bags are already packed. He heading to Washington in the off season.

book it

[Rhinox]

On a related note. Bills have 11 Sacks through 8 weeks. By the end of the night on sunday they might lead the league.

[Mertron]

my picks

Division Champion:
AFC East, New England Patriots (looks good)
AFC South, Indianapolis Colts (also looks good)
AFC West, San Diego Chargers (still possible, herpaderp)
AFC North, Baltimore Ravens (still also looks good)

NFC East, Dallas Cowboys (FAITH AND BEGORRAH)
NFC South, New Orleans Saints (yet still also looks good)
NFC West, San Francisco (BEGORRAH AND FAITH)
NFC North, Green Bay (verily yet still also looks good)

Wildcard Spots: Eagles (possible), Giants (likely to win division), Jets (possible), oakland raiders, yeah thats right, wanna fight about it?!? (still possible, bitches)

AFC Title game, Colts - Ravens (shur)
NFC Title Game, Packers - Cowboys (HERP)
Superbowl Champion, The Philadelphia Packers. (possible if the eagles and packers team planes crash into each other in a lightning storm and the planes are carrying drums of radioactive sludge, and they become a super team)

Rookie of the year, Jahvid Best (hey, still possible)
Most Valuable Player, Aaron Rodgers (meh)

5 Surprising predictions
1. Motherfuckers I just picked the Raiders to make the playoffs, eat that. (looks good)
2. I also picked the Vikings to not make the playoffs, have some of that for dessert if there is room left over. (eat that, bitchfaces)
3. Donovan McNabb dies from scurvy. (still in play)
4. Andy Reid eats Donovan McNabb's corpse. (his hunger knows no bounds)
5. I probably shouldnt have picked the Eagles to make the playoffs, but fuck it. (probably true :< )

[Rhinox]

Bills have one interception on defense this year? Rofl

Cutler gonna change that

[Mertron]

anonymous source btw

"You heard it here first...Brett Favre will be in trouble starting tomorrow. He's got more than his ankle and chin to worry about..."

(friend of mine works for the jets, lets see how reliable he is)

[Lucavi]

Fuck you tyche.

Hahaha.

[Tajin]

Mert dropping bombs in here

[Gregorio]

Tampa Bay at Atlanta (-8.5) - Ryan's been looking sharp, and Atlanta's running game is good. Tampa's rush D is bad. Atlanta gets ahead early and pounds the ball on the ground, controls the game clock to win and cover.

Chicago at Buffalo (+3) - Aside from last week, Fitzpatrick has been putting up some pretty great numbers. Buffalo has a pretty good pass defense and Cutler has really been stinking it up. I love home underdogs, and Buffalo is due for a win. Buffalo to win outright, Cutler throws 12 interceptions and 7 are returned for TDs.

New England at Cleveland (+4.5) - Browns stink, Pats have been rolling. NE in a blowout.

NY Jets at Detroit (+4) - Another home underdog I like. Detroit is not a bad team and has been playing close with everyone. Jets pass defense isn't all it's been cracked up to be this year, and Calvin Johnson is obviously a stud. It's tough to take the Jets here after the offensive embarrassment last week. Detroit covers, maybe wins outright.

New Orleans at Carolina (+6.5) - Bush and possibly Thomas back this week, Meachem due for a big game. Carolina's offense is putrid (are we still using that word every other post?). Saints win and cover.

Miami at Baltimore (-5.5) - Gunna agree with Tyche and go Miami here

San Diego at Houston (+3) - Houston's pass defense is terrible, and Rivers has been throwing all over teams even without his best receivers. Floyd might be back for this one too. Even without Floyd I think San Diego wins in a close one.

Arizona at Minnesota (-9) - I really don't know about this one. My gut says Vikings win but Arizona covers, but my gut is also hungry.

NY Giants at Seattle (+6.5) - I'm not buying the Giants either, but that's just the Philly fan in me. Giants coming off a bye week and their defense is pretty damn solid while Seattle's offense hasn't been so impressive lately. Giants to win, but I think Seattle will keep it close and cover.

Indianapolis at Philadelphia (-3) - Philly coming off a bye week and Indy is on a short week. Vick's back, he loves Jackson (if he plays) and Maclin, so look for a few early deep balls to take the lead. Then couple Vick's ability to run along with Shady running the ball well vs the Colts terrible rush defense and I think the Eagles win this one and cover.

Kansas City at Oakland (-2.5) - Oakland has been impressive lately, especially at home. KC has some decent wins but they were over crappy teams. Oakland to win and cover.

Dallas at Green Bay (-8) - GB in a possibly record setting blowout. Final score will be 105-2, with Dallas scoring a safety because of a bad snap out of the end zone and over the punters head.

MON, NOV 8

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (-5) - lolBengals, I have no idea how Cincy is favored here. Pittsburgh will be coming out looking for a statement game, and will take advantage of a weak and beat up Cincy secondary. Plus my friend Phil is a Bengals fan and is going to the game, and he's a mush.

[Marootsoobutsu]

Thank you for not picking Denver to win this week, Tyche. I don't give a crap that it's a bye; your curse would have found a way to work.

Also, please keep picking the Cowboys. Their tears don't quite erase my own bitterness, but it's a solid consolation.

[Stiker]

Also, please keep picking the Cowboys. Their tears don't quite erase my own bitterness, but it's a solid consolation.

Fuck tears, keep picking us. I'm in it for the draft picks this season.

...even though Jerry will fuck it up again, but whatever.

[Plow]

If you're gonna do this, op definitely needs link to week 1 thread.

[Plow]

Division Champion:
AFC East: Pats (likely)
AFC South: Titans (toss-up)
AFC West: Broncos (yeahno)
AFC North: Ravens (toss-up)

NFC East: Redskins (toss-up)
NFC South: Saints (toss-up)
NFC West: 49ers (lol... no)
NFC North: Packers (likely)

Wildcard Spots
Dolphins, Colts, Eagles, Vikings (all in good position for at least wildcard)

AFC Title game: Titans def. Broncos
NFC Title Game: Packers def. Vikings

Superbowl Champion
Titans

Rookie of the year
Jahvid Best (if he could stay healthy he might have... but yeah, suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh)

Most Valuable Player
Vince Young (of course, he's MVP rather he wins it or not duh)

5 Surprising predictions

1. VY and CJ become first duo to have 3500 yards with no other involvement. I.E. 2500 rush/rec from CJ, another 1000 rush from VY. Not to mention another 2500 passing from VY to other people (totally still gonna happen)

2. The Bucs are the best of last year's terribads. Chiefs, Lions, Hawks, Rams, Redskins, Browns all win 5 games or less. Bucs manage 6 or 7. (what is this I don't even)

3. Jets miss the playoffs... by 3 or more games, and are last in the East. (not likely)

4. Bengals are sub-500 despite Palmer actually putting up the numbers he's capable of. (yerp)

5. Kenny Britt is a top 3 receiver. (gdi I knew I should have gone with Bess)

Decent.

[Kurp]

I wouldn't say that the Vikings are in good position for a Wild Card spot.