NFL Picks: AFC/NFC Championship Games

[oVo]

I don't feel sad for Tony, it was another team loss
with many contributors.

[AndyDufresne]

If only the Bronocos team would play a practical joke on everyone, and show up to some pre-game workout all wearing Tebow jerseys. Ha.


--Andy

[oVo]

week 14
CLE @ PITT ... no surprise here, Big Ben hangs tough
IND @ BAL ...underachievement perfection is on the horizon
ATL @ CAR ... nice comeback by the dirty birds
HOU @ CIN ... Rookie QB puts up 300 yds with a last second TD for the win
MIN @ DET ...Lions hang on to win, saved by a missed face mask call
TB @ JAX ...Jags dominate with FOUR 2nd Qter TDs
PHI @ MIA ... Eagles make a rare appearance and Sporano is toast
KC @ NYJ ... Oops... Chiefs coach is a goner too
NO @ TEN ... Rookie QB fails to pull the Rabbit out of the Hat
NE @ WAS ...Whoa, Skins hang tough, but a late give-a-way spares the Pats
SF @ ARI ...a Stunner as the Cards pull it out
CHI @ DEN ...Barber Blunders extend Tebow Time into OT
OAK @ GB ...Packers cruise over Raiders speed bump
BUF @ SD ...Bills skid continues as Chargers pass 'em by
NYG @ DAL ...a missed Romo connection opens the door for more Manning Magic
STL @ SEA ...Colts may be winless, but the Rams are the worst team in the league right now
11 - 5 ... 133 - 74

Week 15 Road Warrior Week
ATL @ JAC
DAL @ TB
CIN @ STL
MIA @ BUF
TEN @ IND ...a chance for the Colts to spoil perfection
WAS @ NYG ...Skins played well against the Pats which could mean trouble in NY
NO @ MIN
GB @ KC
CAR @ HOU
SEA @ CHI
DET @ OAK
NYJ @ PHI
CLE @ ARI
NE @ DEN ... Brady bursts Tebow bubble
BAL @ SD
PIT @ SF ... this one's a tough call

I think it's quite possible the Road Teams could win every game this week,
with just one exception... the Browns.

[pancakemix]

Atlanta
Dallas

More to come. And, I believe I went 13-3.

[Army of GOD]

I throw up in my mouth when I see the Jags with another primetime game.

At least this weeks SNF and MNF games are going to be good. Or hopefully they are.

[safariguy5]

Week 15 Road Warrior Week
ATL @ JAC
DAL @ TB
CIN @ STL
MIA @ BUF
TEN @ IND
WAS @ NYG
NO @ MIN
GB @ KC
CAR @ HOU
SEA @ CHI
DET @ OAK
NYJ @ PHI
CLE @ ARI
NE @ DEN
BAL @ SD
PIT @ SF

[AndyDufresne]

Only a few games I am looking forward to this week, but those few I think will be pretty good ones.


--Andy

[Crazyirishman]

ATL > JAC
DAL > TB
CIN > STL
MIA < BUF
TEN > IND
WAS < NYG
NO > MIN
GB > KC
CAR < HOU
SEA < CHI
DET > OAK
NYJ > PHI
CLE < ARI
NE < DEN
BAL > SD
PIT < SF

[Crazyirishman]

Also the patriots are favored by a TD on the road when brady has had a history off not winning against Denver. I'm not saying they shouldnt be favored, but not by that much, especially after the last two week vs indy and washingotn.

[Army of GOD]

Also the patriots are favored by a TD on the road when brady has had a history off not winning against Denver. I'm not saying they shouldnt be favored, but not by that much, especially after the last two week vs indy and washingotn.

I don't know, I think it's fair.

Our defense has been somewhat inconsistent this year. We gave up 32 to the Vikes (with Christian effing Ponder passing; we couldn't tackle Percy Harvin for our lives) and about 700 to both the Lions and Packers. In our winning streak, the only high-powered offense we faced was San Diego. And I'm not convinced Tebow will be able to keep up with Brady in a shoot-out.

[pancakemix]

Also the patriots are favored by a TD on the road when brady has had a history off not winning against Denver. I'm not saying they shouldnt be favored, but not by that much, especially after the last two week vs indy and washingotn.

I don't know, I think it's fair.

Our defense has been somewhat inconsistent this year. We gave up 32 to the Vikes (with Christian effing Ponder passing; we couldn't tackle Percy Harvin for our lives) and about 700 to both the Lions and Packers. In our winning streak, the only high-powered offense we faced was San Diego. And I'm not convinced Tebow will be able to keep up with Brady in a shoot-out.

Keep in mind that they were missing Von Miller in the Minnesota game, though. Not having your star pass rusher will skew the numbers.

[Army of GOD]

Also the patriots are favored by a TD on the road when brady has had a history off not winning against Denver. I'm not saying they shouldnt be favored, but not by that much, especially after the last two week vs indy and washingotn.

I don't know, I think it's fair.

Our defense has been somewhat inconsistent this year. We gave up 32 to the Vikes (with Christian effing Ponder passing; we couldn't tackle Percy Harvin for our lives) and about 700 to both the Lions and Packers. In our winning streak, the only high-powered offense we faced was San Diego. And I'm not convinced Tebow will be able to keep up with Brady in a shoot-out.

Keep in mind that they were missing Von Miller in the Minnesota game, though. Not having your star pass rusher will skew the numbers.

True, but the Vikings were without the best running back in the league.

Also, Mario Haggan, Miller's replacement, played pretty damn well including getting the pick-six.

[Army of GOD]

Has anyone seen NFL Turning Point on Vs./NBC Sports?

It's pretty awesome. They just did a thing on the Broncos/Bears game and it was great to see what Tebow and everyone else was saying during the game.

[safariguy5]

Has anyone seen NFL Turning Point on Vs./NBC Sports?

It's pretty awesome. They just did a thing on the Broncos/Bears game and it was great to see what Tebow and everyone else was saying during the game.

Probably Tebowing when Barber gave them the game back.

[Army of GOD]

Has anyone seen NFL Turning Point on Vs./NBC Sports?

It's pretty awesome. They just did a thing on the Broncos/Bears game and it was great to see what Tebow and everyone else was saying during the game.

Probably Tebowing when Barber gave them the game back.

haha, no, he only did that after the game. It was funny to see everyone wait for him to be done Tebowing before they started hugging him.

After Thomas dropped that one pass, he was pretty much on the verge of crying on the sideline and Tebow was like "don't worry, you'll catch the winning touchdown" or some shit. It was pretty cool.

I understand if you hate how he plays, but I can't understand how someone can hate his character. He's one of the most humble guys in the league.

[safariguy5]

Has anyone seen NFL Turning Point on Vs./NBC Sports?

It's pretty awesome. They just did a thing on the Broncos/Bears game and it was great to see what Tebow and everyone else was saying during the game.

Probably Tebowing when Barber gave them the game back.

haha, no, he only did that after the game. It was funny to see everyone wait for him to be done Tebowing before they started hugging him.

After Thomas dropped that one pass, he was pretty much on the verge of crying on the sideline and Tebow was like "don't worry, you'll catch the winning touchdown" or some shit. It was pretty cool.

I understand if you hate how he plays, but I can't understand how someone can hate his character. He's one of the most humble guys in the league.

The over the top Christianity may be aggravating to some people (especially non-Christians) but I agree, he's a stand-up guy.

What I really dislike is how some people are viewing him as the next great quarterback. Some of it is luck, and some of it is skill, but I'd say the change in offensive game plan and a very stout defense contributes more to the wins than Tebow's play. If he was in a regular offense instead of a read-option, then I think he'd be more hard pressed to get all the wins.

Also, part of his ability is novelty. When the Dolphins debuted the Wildcat, they won some games due to the fact that nobody had gameplanned for that. After a year or two, everyone adjusted and that's more or less a gimmick play now. Give the defensive coordinators a year to review the tape on Tebow, and I'm sure they're going to be able to exploit his flaws as a QB.

[Army of GOD]

The over the top Christianity may be aggravating to some people (especially non-Christians) but I agree, he's a stand-up guy.

Yea, I've been wondering about this. I'm a Broncos fan, so obviously I'd love him even if he killed children and harvested their organs to feed his race of mutant mice, but I wonder how atheist non-Bronco fans view him.

What I really dislike is how some people are viewing him as the next great quarterback. Some of it is luck, and some of it is skill, but I'd say the change in offensive game plan and a very stout defense contributes more to the wins than Tebow's play. If he was in a regular offense instead of a read-option, then I think he'd be more hard pressed to get all the wins.

I hate that too. Just recently I started going onto the Broncos fan forum and it's absolutely ridiculous what people are saying. In a thread about the Lloyd trade, everyone is like "we're 7-1 since so we're all good". What the f*ck are you talking about we're all good? We BARELY won most of them.

I think it's too early to make a call on Tebow either way. But even if he does end up sucking, I still want him on the team as sort of a "specialty player" that could be a run/pass dual threat (like the wildcat but obviously Tebow is a better passer than the wildcatters). But he inspires the team and I love that about him.

Also, part of his ability is novelty. When the Dolphins debuted the Wildcat, they won some games due to the fact that nobody had gameplanned for that. After a year or two, everyone adjusted and that's more or less a gimmick play now. Give the defensive coordinators a year to review the tape on Tebow, and I'm sure they're going to be able to exploit his flaws as a QB.

Well people will say that the Bears went into a "prevent" at the end of the game (though it was a deep Tampa 2, not a prevent) but even then, he still drove down the field in OT and put us into FG range. I think Tebow's biggest problem is confidence in the pocket. Against the Vikes, he pretty much looked sure in the pocket all game...his footwork was spectacular. In the first 3 quarters of the game, he looked like the Tebow Miami faced...very "Blaine Gabbert"ish. He was falling back in the pocket and throwing away like it was in-style.

Give him time...we'll see what happens.

[oVo]

We BARELY won most of them.

The vast majority of NFL games this year have been really close
and there are only a couple blow outs --if any-- weekly.

The Pats being favored by a TD only feels like a lot this year
with so many slim margin wins all across the board.

Tebow's spiritual convictions don't bug me at all and what people
refer to as Tebowing has been occurring in mass at mid-field for
many years in the NFL. Christian athletes on both teams always
gather at the end of events for a group prayer.

[oVo]

This would be a real shocker...
IF the Giants and Cowboys both stumble and the Eagles win out,
Philly would make the playoffs by winning the NFC East.

[pancakemix]

Week 15 Road Warrior Week
ATL @ JAC
DAL @ TB
CIN @ STL
MIA @ BUF
TEN @ IND
WAS @ NYG
NO @ MIN
GB @ KC
CAR @ HOU
SEA @ CHI
DET @ OAK
NYJ @ PHI
CLE @ ARI
NE @ DEN Here, AoG. They're underdogs.
BAL @ SD
PIT @ SF

[oVo]

Even after 2 Rex Grossman picks in the First Quarter
the Redskins are dominating the Giants in New York.
17- 0

In Kansas City the Chiefs lead the Packers 6-0 late 2nd Quarter
and Carolina is up in Houston 21-0.

[Army of GOD]

Classic Giants.

After a big win against Dallas, everyone thinks they're gonna win the division. And now they suck against the Redskins.

when we expect them to suck, they play well. When we expect them to play well, they suck.

[Army of GOD]

Wow.

Orton starts his first game, beats the best team in the NFL.

I don't even

[maasman]

Wow.

Orton starts his first game, beats the best team in the NFL.

I don't even

Heart breaking. We didn't get single interception, which was the difference.

[Army of GOD]

Wow.

Orton starts his first game, beats the best team in the NFL.

I don't even

Heart breaking. We didn't get single interception, which was the difference.

It was depressing. I was forced to watch the Giants/Washington game, but from what I watched in the GB/KC game, GB just got straight up beat. I looked at the games stats before the Packers' last drive and saw Rodgers was around a 40% completion percentage.

Teams like NO are going to look at this game and be ecstatic.