Author Topic: NFL Power Rankings and 1st quarter NFL discussion topics (Read 69852 times)

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #350 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:31:49 AM »

Quote from: STAMP on January 03, 2010, 11:42:31 PM

Colts, then Bengals, give half-hearted effort to allow Jets into the playoffs. What could be more ironic than if the Jets then beat them in four consecutive weeks?

I like how you think. I made that exact comment to my friends during the game, haha.

Alright, everyone make your playoff predictions.

Wild Card Round:

NFC:
Cowboys over Eagles
Packers over Cardinals

AFC:
Ravens over Patriots
Jets over Bengals

Divisional Round:

NFC:
Packers over Saints
Vikings over Cowboys

AFC:
Ravens over Colts
Chargers over Jets

Championship Round:

NFC:
Vikings over Packers

AFC:
Chargers over Ravens

Super Bowl:

Vikings over Chargers
I will edit this more later as I think on it.

Kirk

lightningninja · « **Reply #351 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:33:38 AM »

Packers play Cardinals AGAIN!? Wow... Cardinals better step up their game.

I agree with Kirk's predictions but put Bengals over the Jets.

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #352 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:40:44 AM »

I like the Iggles over the Boys, I think they had a wake up call today.
I'll take the Pack over Arizona.
J-E-T-S over Bungals.
Pats over Ravens. (Contingent on Welker)

Then I like the Colts over Jets
Pats over Bolts
Vikes over Eagles
Saints over Pack

For the Conference champs I like the Colts and the Vikes, and then I'll take the Vikes in the Superbowl, oh wait, its a night game, I'll take the colts

sk · « **Reply #353 on:** January 04, 2010, 11:29:53 AM »

Round 1 - NFC:
- Cowboys over Eagles. As much as I like McNabb, I'm not convinced the Eagles can snap back after a shutout game. That defense just wasn't annoying them Cowboys.
- Packers over Cardinals. Warner isn't playing as well as he can, Leinart looks no better, and they lost a WR to injury. Hopefully they can step it up for the playoffs, but the Packers look so much better. Speaking of stepping it up...

Round 1 - AFC:
- Jets over Bungals. It was a bad smashing last week. I can't see them improving enough to beat the Jets.
- Ravens over Patriots. I don't think the Patriots' defense can hold 'em, and even if Welker plays, it won't be at 100%. Also, the Patriots don't rush... putting too much into the air... and the Ravens seem to do well picking off the interception.

Round 2 - AFC:
- Colts over Ravens. I can't see the Colts making the mistakes the Patriots did, and although I am impressed by the Ravens' offense, I think the Colts will control the game after seeing what the Ravens have up their sleeves, especially after a bye. Plus, I need the Colts to win in order to attend their annual whooping by the Chargers.
~~- Chargers over Jets. Chargers have the best offense in the league, plus 11 straight wins. The Jets don't, but Reves (that one defender) might make the passing game difficult.~~

Round 2 - NFC:
- Vikings over Cowboys. Vikings are the strongest, most consistent team IMO. The Cowboys can't do it, although I think it will be close.
- ~~Packers over Saints~~. Saints over Cardinals. Drew Brees is awesome, but I think the Packers are the team to stop him. It'd have to be a high scoring game for the Saints to win, and their offense has slowed, and the Saints defense isn't holding up, while the Packers seem more consistent, though not perfect. The Cardinals can't do it again.

Round 3:
- Vikings over ~~Packers~~ Saints. Favre and Brees have amazing arms and receivers. I think it'll come down to defenses, and the Vikings will do better at stopping the pass, especially if AP shines through.
- ~~Chargers over Colts.~~ Colts over Jets. Both offenses are slow and careful, but the Jets can't stop a second-half rally.

Super Bowl:
- Vikings over ~~Chargers~~ Colts. No idea why.

crustpope · « **Reply #354 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:01:42 PM »

Round 1 - NFC:
- Cowboys over Eagles. As much as I like McNabb, I'm not convinced the Eagles can snap back after a shutout game. That defense just wasn't annoying them Cowboys. I agree

- Packers over Cardinals. Warner isn't playing as well as he can, Leinart looks no better, and they lost a WR to injury. Hopefully they can step it up for the playoffs, but the Packers look so much better. I agree

Round 1 - AFC:
- Jets over Bungals. ~~It was a bad smashing last week.~~ Because the Bengals werent tipping their hand knowing they would ge the same opponenet. This was a gimmie by the Bengals but they wont pull thier punches in the Playoffs. This will be the first Playoff game @ Cincinnati since Polomau Crushed palmers Knee. They want this much more than Sanchez and the Jets want this one. With or without Chad, the bengals will win this one.

- Ravens over Patriots. I don't think the Patriots' defense can hold 'em, and even if Welker plays, it won't be at 100%. Also, the Patriots don't rush... putting too much into the air... and the Ravens seem to do well picking off the interception. I agree. The ravens want Revenge for the regular season and the Patriots are damaged goods after their loss to the Colts. the only wild card is how much will it snow in Foxboro ?

Round 2 - ~~NFC:~~ AFC
- Colts over ~~Jets.~~ Bengals ~~See: who's playing.~~ There is no way the Jets win this game (especially since I have the Bengals beating them. But if the Jets get this far, do NOT expect a repeat of week 16. The Colts will be playing at home, in front of their fans, with no hands tied behind their back. They would beat the Jets by at least three touchdowns. Now the Bengals pose a different problem. The Colts will have to score early and often to get the Bengals away from their vaunted Rushing attack and force them to throw. I just dont know it they can do it against the Bengals Secondary. I give it to the Colts in a close on....because Manning specializes in close wins this season.
- Chargers over Ravens. ~~Chargers have the best offense in the league, plus 11 straight wins. I can't see the Ravens being the ones to stop them, even if they can smash the Patriots.~~ Saddly I agree.

Round 2 - ~~AFC:~~ NFC
- Vikings over Cowboys. ~~Vikings are the strongest team IMO. The Cowboys can't do it, although I think it will be close.~~ I dissagree. I think the Cowboys are paking at the right time and the Vikes are struggling at the right time. This will be an upset.

- Packers over Saints. Drew Brees is awesome, but I think the Packers are the team to stop him. I'd have to be a high scoring game for the Saints to win, and their offense has slowed, and the Saints defense isn't holding up, while the Packers seem more consistent, though not perfect. Also, the Saints' last five have been close games against iffy teams, or losses to decent teams... I don't see that improving, even with the bye. I may flop on this prediction once I see Green Bay play next week. I agree with this. The Saints look listless and the Pack looks hungry. The Packers hit them hard and often and win by at least 10.

Round 3:
- ~~Vikings~~ Cowboys over Packers. I pick the Packers over the Cowboys here.
Chargers over Colts. This is probably stupid, but the Colts can't come from behind in every game. It's likely that one of these teams will stumble in round 2, but I'd like to see a Cali team be the ones to spank the Colts. I think the Chargers magic runs out in Indianapolis. They have no running game that is troublesome this year ( unlike previoius times they upset the colts) and Rivers will be throwing against a very good secondary (even if it contains two rookies). I pick the colts here Cause I love them!

Super Bowl:
- ~~Vikings over Chargers~~Colts over Packers. The Chargers are good, but I think the Vikings defense will shake them up. Odds are, the Chargers won't make it this far, but the Vikings are too strong to lose it here to just about anyone. Besides, who doesn't want to see the two Californias' best teams squaring off?

I think the Colts will win this year against any NFC team except probably the Vikings. If the Vikings make it, then exect a good game, but the Pack wont be able to hold the Colts back.

lightningninja · « **Reply #355 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:08:09 PM »

I'm glad you pick the Packers so highly in the playoffs... I must say I'm very worried that the Vikings could lose to them. However, your Colts should be scared of the Packers. The Packers are (2nd?) in interceptions and Peyton has been known to throw interceptions against good teams in the playoffs.

STAMP · « **Reply #356 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:37:35 PM »

Okay, my team is not in the playoffs, so I'm only a semi-curious observer at best. I'm not going to give my prognostications, because let's face it, this year I stink.

But I will give you my nirvana-state and hell-state versions of the playoffs:

	Nirvana-state
Ravens beat Patriots	Wild	Eagles beat Cowboys
Bengals beat Jets	Card	Cardinals beat Packers
Colts beat Ravens	Divisional	Eagles beat Saints
Chargers beat Bengals	Round	Cardinals beat Vikings
Chargers beat Colts	Conf. Champ.	Eagles beat Cardinals
	Super Bowl
	Eagles beat Chargers

	Hell-state
Patriots beat Ravens	Wild	Cowboys beat Eagles
Bengals beat Jets	Card	Packers beat Cardinals
Colts beat Bengals	Divisional	Packers beat Saints
Patriots beat Chargers	Round	Cowboys beat Vikings
Patriots beat Colts	Conf. Champ.	Cowboys beat Packers
	Super Bowl
	Cowboys beat Patriots

sk · « **Reply #357 on:** January 04, 2010, 01:24:40 PM »

Quote from: crustpope on January 04, 2010, 12:01:42 PM

- Jets over Bungals. ~~It was a bad smashing last week.~~ Because the Bengals werent tipping their hand knowing they would ge the same opponenet. This was a gimmie by the Bengals but they wont pull thier punches in the Playoffs. This will be the first Playoff game @ Cincinnati since Polomau Crushed palmers Knee. They want this much more than Sanchez and the Jets want this one. With or without Chad, the bengals will win this one.

Fair enough. I don't see either team being particularly strong, but knowing that the Jets can smash 'em, regardless of their efforts in last game, has me lean their way. Either way, the winner here will lose their next game.

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Round 2 - ~~AFC:~~ NFC

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- Vikings over Cowboys. ~~Vikings are the strongest team IMO. The Cowboys can't do it, although I think it will be close.~~ I dissagree. I think the Cowboys are paking at the right time and the Vikes are struggling at the right time. This will be an upset.

I can see the Vikings falling to the Cowboys if they played this week, but not after a bye. The Vike defense is pretty good, but I think a week off will give them a strong edge, especially if the Eagles manage to bring the heat this week.

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- Chargers over Colts. This is probably stupid, but the Colts can't come from behind in every game. It's likely that one of these teams will stumble in round 2, but I'd like to see a Cali team be the ones to spank the Colts. I think the Chargers magic runs out in Indianapolis. They have no running game that is troublesome this year ( unlike previoius times they upset the colts) and Rivers will be throwing against a very good secondary (even if it contains two rookies). I pick the colts here Cause I love them!

You've seen the Chargers play the Colts in the playoffs before, right?

crustpope · « **Reply #358 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:39:08 PM »

Quote from: sk on January 04, 2010, 01:24:40 PM

You've seen the Chargers play the Colts in the playoffs before, right?

Dont remind me. ugh!

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #359 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:43:56 PM »

Polamalu never did anything to Palmer's knee. It was Kimo van Olhauffen.

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #360 on:** January 04, 2010, 04:49:04 PM »

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Cowboys over Eagles
Packers over Cardinals

AFC:
Ravens over Patriots
Jets over Bengals

I completely agree.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #361 on:** January 04, 2010, 05:08:30 PM »

FYI, Ravens fans, the Patriots are 8-0 at home.

Not that stats matter....

sk · « **Reply #362 on:** January 04, 2010, 05:20:38 PM »

They're also 3-3 in their last 6, and 5-4 since the bye. The Ravins are 4-2 and 6-4 in the same period. Those numbers interest me a bit more than location. I think somebody's getting tired.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #363 on:** January 04, 2010, 05:25:28 PM »

Quote from: sk on January 04, 2010, 05:20:38 PM

They're also 3-3 in their last 6, and 5-4 since the bye. The Ravins are 4-2 and 6-4 in the same period. Those numbers interest me a bit more than location. I think somebody's getting tired.

But all of the games played during those periods in Foxboro were Patriot victories.

Remember that the Patriots have been dogging it on the road to save their strength for the playoffs. They had to play for real when at home because Kraft said so.

The Guardian · « **Reply #364 on:** January 05, 2010, 05:40:18 PM »

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Round 2 - AFC: NFC
- Vikings over Cowboys. Vikings are the strongest team IMO. The Cowboys can't do it, although I think it will be close. I dissagree. I think the Cowboys are paking at the right time and the Vikes are struggling at the right time. This will be an upset.

If the game were in Dallas, I'd be somewhat worried, but no matter who they play, the Vikings will not lose at home. I'm definitely pulling for the Packers to beat the Cards and then upset the Saints to set up a Packers Vikes Championship in the Metrodome.

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #365 on:** January 05, 2010, 09:54:01 PM »

I think it will be Packers CHargers in the Super Bowl. I hope it is not since I am not too fond of either team.

lightningninja · « **Reply #366 on:** January 05, 2010, 09:55:58 PM »

Packers are looking good... but Adrian Peterson has some catchup to do against the Packers... you're not gonna keep a running back like him contained for 3 games straight... the next one isn't gonna look good for the Packers.

New Raven BR · « **Reply #367 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:42:33 PM »

my prediction is gonna be short and sweet
Ravens beat everyone simple as that, take care now bye bye then

Professoralstad · « **Reply #368 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:53:31 PM »

Quote from: New Raven BR on January 06, 2010, 03:42:33 PM

my prediction is gonna be short and sweet
Ravens beat everyone simple as that, take care now bye bye then

That didn't sound very sweet...just sayin'

lightningninja · « **Reply #369 on:** January 06, 2010, 08:50:53 PM »

Can't wait for the playoffs to start....

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #370 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:50:27 PM »

Quote from: lightningninja on January 06, 2010, 08:50:53 PM

Can't wait for the playoffs to start....

For the first time in recent history (say the past decade) I am really excited about the playoffs. I am especially pumped because I have no clue who will emerge to defend the honor of the NFC.

Go Pack!

STAMP · « **Reply #371 on:** January 06, 2010, 11:07:03 PM »

I can't wait for the draft.

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #372 on:** January 06, 2010, 11:15:41 PM »

What pick do your Niners have Scott? Like 10nth?

Professoralstad · « **Reply #373 on:** January 07, 2010, 10:15:04 AM »

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on January 06, 2010, 09:50:27 PM

Quote from: lightningninja on January 06, 2010, 08:50:53 PM
Can't wait for the playoffs to start....

For the first time in recent history (say the past decade) I am really excited about the playoffs. I am especially pumped because I have no clue who will emerge to defend the honor of the NFC.

Go Pack!

No kidding. In the regular season:

The Saints beat the Eagles but lost to the Cowboys.
The Vikings beat the Pack twice but lost to the Cardinals
The Cowboys beat the Eagles twice and the Saints once, but lost to the Pack
The Eagles beat no NFC playoff teams and lost to the Saints once and Cowboys twice, but were probably the hottest NFC team going into last week.
The Cardinals beat the Vikings but lost to the Packers
And the Packers beat the Cowboys and the Cardinals, but lost to the Vikes twice

All that said, all of these teams have played games at a high enough caliber to beat any of the other teams, and all have played games where any of these teams could beat them. It just depends on which team shows up to play. It'll be an exciting postseason, that's for sure. And the possibility of a Favre vs. Packers championship game? Talk about ratings.

Captain Kirk · « **Reply #374 on:** January 10, 2010, 12:04:02 AM »

Well I'm 2-0 so far on my picks.

Kirk

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