NFL Week 8 - Enter the Who's who & Have and Have Nots...

[Tyche]

Week 7 sucked and we should just stop talking about it now. Onto week 8 already!

Any respectable gambler (oxymoron) can tell you that gambling NFL early season is ridiculous. It's easier to predict the lines after about week 7 or week 8. Why? Well, as teams have showed us in the past, you can get a chip on your shoulder and make a nice early run that is absolutely meaningless. Teams will come out thinking they are better than they really are, overachieve, and win some games. Bad teams can't sustain this for more than a half a season however. After week 7 and week 8, teams that are good will emerge, and teams that are overachieving will fall off. So who's overachieving? Who's going to emerge. What are your midseason picks. Let's have a look!

Oakland @ Baltimore - Neither of these teams are that great. Baltimore showed some early signs of life, and Flacco has played good enough to not lose them any games. This isn't going to be a shootout, so I'll have to take the better defense. Ravens win.

Arizona @ Carolina - Battle of two playoff teams! I'm not sure if the Panthers will take the division or the wild card, but I think they'll get there. They're moving the ball quite well, and Delhomme seems to be back to a respectable form. Warner is playing like a god...but then again, that WR trio could probably make Kyle Orton look good...shit, that doesn't fit. Two good 2 loss teams flying somewhat under the radar. Don't know who to pick here, so I'll lean to the home team.

Tampa Bay @ Dallas - Look, Dallas is riddled with injuries. They are bad, real bad, but they aren't out. I think both of these teams also make the playoffs. I also think that Brad Johnson is getting some much needed reps with the first team. Dallas avenges an embarassing loss last week and pulls it out.

Washington @ Detroit - Washington may be the best team in their division, they may be the worst. I don't know. This is one of the teams that had a great early season run and could possibly fall off. I'm not sure yet. Still, they're going to beat Detroit who stands a somewhat viable chance at going 0-16.

Buffalo @ Miami - Buffalo is the product of an easy schedule. Akin to the Browns of last year. Still, they are in the weakest division in football and their schedule doesn't get much harder. Possibly one of the easiest schedules in the NFL. With that said, they were a damn good team last year and they are a damn good team this year and they'll make the playoffs. I think Miami keeps this game interesting...actually, I think Miami wins.

St. Louis @ New England - The battle for the division is going to be fun. I don't know who's going to win it, New England or Buffalo. I think they both get in because of favorable schedules. New England is also riddled with injuries, however, Bellichick is brilliant at gameplanning around players. Sammy Morris is a pretty good back and Cassel isn't losing any games for them. New England ends the Rams short-lived run.

San Diego @ New Orleans - At New Orleans??? No, at London. This is a fucking horrible idea. Why the fuck do they do this stupd shit. Those god damned europeans don't give two shits about american football. Now you are fucking Nawlins out of a home game. I could rant on about this for days...it's so damned stupid. Oh, almost forgot...Bolts win the game and their division. Nawlins is sitting home in the post season.

Kansas City @ New York Jets - The Jets may be the worst team in their division. Not quite sure yet. I really don't think they are playing that well. Still, Kansas City is much worse than they are, and that saddens me...I love Herm. Nonetheless, no Johnson, no Croyle, no offense, nothing great on defense. Grats Jets on a gimme with the weeks largest point spread (13).

Atlanta @ Philidelphia - Atlanta is a hot early team who will begin their descent. It's not that they aren't good, I think they are much much improved. Mike Smith is easily the coach of the year. Still, Phili is about to make a huge push toward the top of that division. I don't know if they make the playoffs, but I don't think three teams from that division make it.

Cleveland @ Jacksonville - Cleveland is abysmal. Jacksonville is still hoping to nab a playoff spot. Jacksonville will take this game with a fair amount of ease. I don't think that Jacksonville ends up in the post-season however.

Cincinatti @ Houston - This could be one of Cinci's best chances to steal a win. Neither of these teams are special at all. Houston is giving up 9.5 for this game, which is a pretty big number for the Texans. I don't know, I'm going to go out on a limb and predict Cinci comes out with their first win.

New York Giants @ Pittsburgh - The #1 and #2 teams in the league in my opinion. GREAT FUCKING MATCHUP, and possible Superbowl precursor. Man, it sucks for the West Coast who won't get to see this game. Pitt is pretty banged up, losing their top 2 RBs, although Parker could come back. I really don't even think it matters, Pitt wins regardless.

Seattle @ San Francisco - Another meaningless game. I feel bad for Holmgreen, it's his last year and I sure bet he wishes he could be in Cabo right now. I think Hasselbeck could come back this week, not sure on latest reports. If Hasselbeck plays, Seattle wins...if not...49ers.

Indianapolis @ Tennesee - Man, it's like fucking christmas this week. Makes up for the terrible fucking week we had this past week. OK, so Tennesee is running the ball as good as anyone and Indianapolis couldn't stop Weltall if he was rushing for the Titans. Manning was terrible against a mediocre Green Bay defense and the Titans are playing the best defense in the league. This is just screaming route. What's that you say LVSC? Titans -4? Wut? Tennesee gets about a 3 point boost just from being at home, you think they are practically even on a neutral field? Damn vegas people are idiots with their millions and millions of dollars and fancy hotels. MANNING COMES OUT WITH AN AMES NASA INSTALLED ROCKET ARM AND TURBO BOOSTER KNEES. ALBERT HAYNESWORTH GETS SHOT AND HIS HEAD IS BLOWN OFF IN CROSSFIRE BETWEEN MANNING AND WAYNE. COLTS PUT UP 187 POINTS ON TENNESEE AND WIN 32 - 17.

Is it Sunday yet? I will basque in the oncoming posts of justufied reasons why the Colts will get blown out and I cannot argue against other than sticking my thumbs in my ears and screaming "NA-NA-NA-BOO-BOO"

[_chuchu]

Death to ze Colts

[Akiyama]

Indianapolis @ Tennesee - MANNING COMES OUT WITH AN AMES NASA INSTALLED ROCKET ARM AND TURBO BOOSTER KNEES. ALBERT HAYNESWORTH GETS SHOT AND HIS HEAD IS BLOWN OFF IN CROSSFIRE BETWEEN MANNING AND WAYNE. COLTS PUT UP 187 POINTS ON TENNESEE AND WIN 32 - 17.

Carl from Aqua Team Hunger Force. Oh god, I fucking lol'd hard. On to the picks!

Oakland @ Baltimore
Arizona @ Carolina - These are the games the Cardinals lose. I'd be surprised if they beat the Panthers.
Tampa Bay @ Dallas - Curious game here for me. Can TB smother Brad Johnson? I mean if the Rams could, why not Tampa Bay?
Washington @ Detroit
Buffalo @ Miami
St. Louis @ New England
San Diego @ New Orleans - I think Brees and co. will be more in sync here. Gotta remember; both teams travel. It won't hurt just one team. Colston has a good game (bastard better)
Kansas City @ New York Jets
Atlanta @ Philadelphia - Atlanta's schedule hits a rough patch here.
Cleveland @ Jacksonville
Cincinatti@ Houston
New York Giants @ Pittsburgh - I'd normally pick the Steelers, but Big Ben is getting sacked a ton. That and the Giants are still a good road team.
Seattle @ San Francisco
Indianapolis @ Tennesee - I'm picking the Colts because I have blind faith in them. I'll probably change my pick. The Colts are just horrible on defense.

[Weltall]

You both will fall victim to that Indy pick...........

LONG LOVE THE STOMP (what we call Haynesworth here in TN)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fistandantilus]

The Texan's offense will destroy the Bengals defense, and despite the fact that they make Fitzpatrick look like a good QB Houston will pull out a victory.

[Demosthenes11]

every time I pick the patriots, they lose. To pick them or not to pick them D:

[aurik]

Tyche be hatin on my saints again!

[archibaldcrane]

No Packers, no Bears, no Vikings = no interest.

Ok ok maybe I can cheer for the Chiefs to beat the Favres...erm I mean the Jets. Fine.

[Soa]

Oakland @ Baltimore - Baltimore's D will be the deciding factor in this one

Arizona @ Carolina - I don't trust the Cards to keep playing as good as they have been so far

Tampa Bay @ Dallas - I think Dallas gets their shit together this week

Washington @ Detroit - yeah, this one is easy

Buffalo @ Miami - Buffalo is better, plain and simple

St. Louis @ New England - Rams run ends here, Pats still a very good team

San Diego @ New Orleans - the battle of who has the worse D, SD in a squeaker

Kansas City @ New York Jets - This game will be ugly, both teams blow

Atlanta @ Philadelphia - Reid never loses after a bye week

Cleveland @ Jacksonville - I don't trust Cleveland and Jags aren't half bad even with their run game doing squat this season.

Cincinatti@ Houston - Cincy is fighting it out for worst team in the league right now, will be all year. Houston is on the cusp of being a very good team in my opinion.

New York Giants @ Pittsburgh - If they couldn't stop Philly's pass rush they sure as shit ain't gonna stop the Giants

Seattle @ San Francisco - Seattle is terrible, San Fran is better than their record

Indianapolis @ Tennesee - I can concievably see 400 yards on the ground by the Titans this week.

[Norelco]

Ouch, Tyche hatin' on Buffalo this week.

Is it because Miami wins against hard teams and sucks against teams it should beat?

[Headspace]

One t, two n's in Cincinnati, faggots.

Cincinnati @ Houston 0-16 bitches. You're either first or last.

[Kyo]

I agree with all of tyche's picks, pulling for indy this week for sure.

[Mizango]

Nice try on Kyle Orton, this slight shalt not go unnoticed you diabolical wench!


Sorry, it's early that's all I had. I agree with your picks also, except Dallas will lose to Tampa and Jeff Garcia extending that LOSING streak to 3 :D

I need Tampa to lose since they are in the NFC south, but my hatred overrides my desire to sit alone atop the NFC south.

GO BUCS!!

[Tyche]

Why is everyone agreeing with Miami over Buffalo, that is such a homer pick.

[jmc]

every time I pick the patriots, they lose. To pick them or not to pick them D:

Don't pick them!

[Callisto]

From yesterday's TMQ:

Stat of the Week No. 1: The Chicago Bears lead the NFL in scoring.

WAT

[Izzy]

Oh you so did NOT pick Miami over the Bills....

[Tyche]

From yesterday's TMQ:



WAT

That's a bullshit stat, this week is their bye week.

[Callisto]

That's a bullshit stat, this week is their bye week.

Yeah I know, still amusing to say that at some point in the season they did though, lol. Just seeing them higher than the middle of the pack is kind of wtf.

[Saphirea]

Oakland @ Baltimore

Arizona @ Carolina - I don't know about this one, but I think that Carolina should win.

Tampa Bay @ Dallas - I think Dallas gets their shit pushed in this week

Washington @ Detroit - yawn...

Buffalo @ Miami - Due to fantasy injuries ... Buffalo I'm hoping destroys Miami.

St. Louis @ New England - You saw what they did on Monday... NE will destroy them

San Diego @ New Orleans - In England... SD

Kansas City @ New York Jets - Who really cares both teams suck

Atlanta @ Philadelphia - Hopefully we see Philly put up the offense they're capable of putting up.

Cleveland @ Jacksonville - MJD will run all over Cleveland's suspect D

Cincinatti@ Houston - Can we say 0 and 7? Fuck the bungles.

New York Giants @ Pittsburgh - I'm a Pittsburgh homer... but I seriously think that Pittsburgh can get their act together and maybe protect Ben

Seattle @ San Francisco - San Fran is a decent team and Seattle is riddled with injuries.

Indianapolis @ Tennesee - A change of domination in the AFC ... Go go go !