NFL Week 9: Mid-Season Bandwagon

[tyven]

probably because he is capable of throwing twice as many touchdowns to roy williams as delhomme can to steve smith

[Chun Liroy]

Fun Facts for laughs: Although Tony Romo still has a few years left on his contract, Fox and Delhomme will still be with the panthers for twice that length.

[Conrad]

No, If the cowboys win they lead the division, but as noted if they loose, they'll be behind the giants due to the game 2 loss.

Ah, forgot the exact standings for whatever reason. Eagles would have a pretty big lead if they win tonight, they'd have the head to head over both contenders and a 3-0 division record.

I didn't know about that Romo thing. I thought #1 was Ron Mexico jerseys?

[Kyo]

I didn't know about that Romo thing. I thought #1 was Ron Mexico jerseys?

Not even close and lol.

[Chun Liroy]

Skirkle, what episode is that gif from? I missed a couple :/

[Conrad]

Was a webisode. I'll post the link in lieu of the youtube embed.

YouTube - The Office - Subtle Sexuality - Male Prima Donna

[Conrad]

A friend of mine sent me this just now:

Forget statistics, experts, history. The surest way to predict which team will win the Super Bowl is simply to see which one ESPN's Trey Wingo decided to visit that season with his son, Chappy. It's Wingo magic: Each season, father and son pick one game in one city at one stadium they have not visited together. In 2004, Wingo took Chappy to a Patriots-Ravens game in Foxborough, Mass; the Patriots won the Super Bowl. In 2006, Wingo took Chappy to a Colts-Bills game in Indianapolis; the Colts won the Super Bowl. In 2007, Wingo took Chappy to a Giants-Redskins game in New Jersey; the Giants won the Super Bowl. Last season, Wingo took Chappy to a Steelers-Chargers game in Pittsburgh; the Steelers won the Super Bowl. And last weekend, Wingo took the 14-year-old Chappy to the one and only game they opt to attend each season. The Wingos watched the Eagles rout the Giants in Philadelphia. So, with apologies to New Orleans and Minnesota, Philadelphia now becomes the favorite to win this season's Super Bowl. But anyone wanting the Wingos to visit their city next year is a little late. They've already planned their annual football pilgrimage to Green Bay.

[Chun Liroy]

Inb4Archibalde.
Yeah I thought it was a webisode but I couldn't find it on their site :/

[Chun Liroy]

Good News:

In an NFC East divisional showdown between Philadelphia and Dallas, Eagles running back Brian Westbrook is not expected to play, according to two league sources.

An Eagles official Sunday morning was non-committal.

Westbrook suffered a concussion two weeks ago against the Washington Redskins.

Many assumed that, after missing last week's game, Westbrook would play Sunday night against the Cowboys even though he was listed as questionable.

But to be safe, Eagles coach Andy Reid now is expected to rest Westbrook at least another week to recuperate from a severe blow to the head.

Without Westbrook, rookie second-round pick LeSean McCoy once again would start at running back.

[Kyo]

Looks like some dinner time for Ware tonight. Brown doesnt pick up the blitz so well, I expect us to blitz a ton tonight.

[Conrad]

Did you see McCoy's 66 yard TD run last week against the Giants? lol

Anyway, I'm not too worried. We have young talent that's tearing it up right now, with or without BWest. Really I'm just happy that the Eagles decided to run the ball at all.

[Chun Liroy]

Yeah, I coulda sworn you were a Giants Fan <_<;

[Kyo]

I personally am aware how well McCoy run's, he is a good talent, but he doesnt pick up blitz's like westbrook does, clear advantage.

[Conrad]

I can understand where you got that idea, since it's hard to tell where the part of New Jersey that's imitating Philadelphia ends and the part that's imitating New York begins.

[Tyche]

Washington at Atlanta (-9) - Atlanta comes off a tough battle against New Orleans and doesn't recover fully. Atlanta wins, Washington +9.

Arizona at Chicago (-2.5) - Don't think that Cutler will struggle forever, Chicago wins and covers.

Baltimore at Cincinnati (+3) - I get Cinci and 3 in this game, at home? Wow, I'll take 'em. Cinci wins.

Houston at Indianapolis (-8.5) - Wrecked and ravaged Indi secondary struggles to keep up in this shootout. Indi wins, Houston +8.5.

Miami at New England (-10.5) - Two rookie corners for Miami and a New England team that is finding it's groove. Miami will try to control the clock, but ultimately fail. New England wins, Miami +10.5.

Green Bay at Tampa Bay (+10) - Green Bay wins this one, but i love 10 point home dogs. I'll take tampa and the points.

Kansas City at Jacksonville (-6.5) - Two atrocious teams face off in a game that will be practically unwatchable. I'll take Jax to cover simply because MoJo is a beast.

Carolina at New Orleans (-12.5) - No question about it, Carolina will win the ToP battle int his game. I think that Brees will stay off the field, and the suspect run defense of New Orleans will get exposed. Upset of the week, Carolina wins.

Detroit at Seattle (-10.5) - And the second upset of the week, Detroit over Seattle. Calvin Johnson and Kevin Smith are going to have a filed day up at Qwest field, and upset the Seahawks.

Tennessee at San Francisco (-4.5) - I want to say that I like V. Young to have another good game, but I don't know if it'll be this week. Meh, fuck it, sure it will. Tennessee rides the Vince Young coat tail to another win.

San Diego at NY Giants (-5) - Three strait upsets, want to go for four? No, we don't, because we hate Norv Turner, he's a fucking pussy. Or, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, a turkey. NYG will finally open the game back up they lost 3 weeks ago. G-Men to cover.

Dallas at Philadelphia (-3) - Cannot wait to watch this game tonight. I think it's going to be exciting and very close. I love Philly to get after Romo and the secondary to give him fits. Philly will give Austin his well-deserved respect and hold him to an average game. Philly wins by a TD.

MON, NOV 9

Pittsburgh at Denver (+3) - Just because Miz is a fag, Pitt to cover.

Mid Season Predictions:
NFC East - Giants
NFC North - Minnesota
NFC South - New Orleans
NFC West - San Francisco
Wildcards - Philly, Green Bay

AFC East - New England
AFC North - Pittsburgh
AFC South - Indianapolis
AFC West - Denver
Wildcards - Cincinnati, Houston

AFC Championship - New England vs Indianapolis
NFC Championship - New Orleans vs Minnesota
Superbowl - Minnesota vs Indianapolis
Champs - Indianapolis

MVP - Brett Favre (or Peyton Manning)
Coach of the Year - Josh McDaniels

Relevant stats:
Last week:
ATS - 7-6
Strait up - 9-4

On the year:
ATS - 55-59-2
Strait up - 80-36

[Kyo]

I like your upset pick, it could easily happen and could make Miz cry because it will give jake another 5 years.

[Akiyama]

Wow. Way to go basically all chalk outside of the Giants (who I don't like as far as I can throw em, which isn't far since my arm strength is lol) Oh.. and San Fran I guess. I dunno, the NFC West is so... blah. Seattle is too hit and miss, Arizona looked good a couple weeks ago, and last week they got owned by Clutch, and SF can't win the big game.

[Conrad]

I can't see anyone outside of Peyton or Drew Brees winning MVP this year, I agree with McDaniels as Coach though.

[Akiyama]

Unless Denver goes into complete collapse mode and loses the AFC West to San Diego again.

[Tyche]

Saints success has more to do with defense than it does with Brees imo. Favre or Manning. I don't know how many wins Viking would have with Jackson, but it ain't 7.