NFL Pick 'em Week 1

[Liam Jinn]

Thursday
WAS @ NYG

Sunday
SEA @ BUF
TB @ NO
NYJ @ MIA
HOU @ PIT
JAC @ TEN
DET @ ATL
KC @ NE
CIN @ BAL
STL @ PHI
ARI @ SF
CAR @ SD
DAL @ CLE
CHI @ IND

Monday
MIN @ GB
DEN @ OAK


Make sure your picks are in before the game starts.

Oh, and did they change the NFL website? I remember last year being a better set up for copy n paste.

[Yog]

Alright, as defending champion, I'll start.

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA (W) @ BUF
TB @ NO (W)
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET (W) @ ATL
KC @ NE (W)
CIN (W) @ BAL
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI @ SF (W)
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN @ GB (W)
DEN (W) @ OAK

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Thursday
WAS @ NYG win

Sunday
SEA win @ BUF
TB win @ NO
NYJ win @ MIA
HOU @ PIT win
JAC @ TEN win
DET @ ATL win
KC @ NE win
CIN win @ BAL
STL win @ PHI
ARI @ SF win
CAR win @ SD
DAL @ CLE win
CHI @ IND win

Monday
MIN win @ GB
DEN win @ OAK

[Aurelias Kazaar]

I see Holly is going for an upset special with the Cow/Browns game:

Thursday
WAS WIN @ NYG

Sunday
SEA @ BUF WIN
TB @ NO WIN
NYJ WIN @ MIA
HOU @ PIT WIN
JAC WIN @ TEN
DET WIN @ ATL
KC @ NE WIN
CIN @ BAL WIN
STL WIN @ PHI
ARI WIN @ SF
CAR @ SD WIN
DAL WIN @ CLE
CHI @ IND WIN

Monday
MIN WIN @ GB
DEN WIN @ OAK

[Miranda Tarkin]

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA (W) @ BUF
TB (W) @ NO
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET @ ATL (W)
KC @ NE (W)
CIN @ BAL (W)
STL (W) @ PHI
ARI @ SF (W)
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI (W) @ IND

Monday
MIN (W) @ GB
DEN (W) @ OAK

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA @ BUF (W)
(W) TB @ NO
(W) NYJ @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
(W) JAC @ TEN
DET @ ATL (W)
KC @ NE (W)
(W) CIN @ BAL
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI @ SF (W)
CAR @ SD (W)
(W) DAL @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN @ GB (W)
(W) DEN @ OAK

[Rutabaga]

Wheeeee, football is almost here! :dance

The first week is always a crap shoot, so here goes....


Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA @ BUF (W)
TB @ NO (W)
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET (W) @ ATL
KC @ NE (W)
CIN @ BAL (W)
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI @ SF (W)
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN @ GB (W)
DEN (W) @ OAK

[Liam Dunsirn]

stoopid cowboys... :shakefist

[Figrin D'an]

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA (W) @ BUF
TB @ NO (W)
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET (W) @ ATL
KC @ NE (W)
CIN (W) @ BAL
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI (W) @ SF
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN @ GB (W)
DEN (W) @ OAK

[Dragon]

Why, yes, good sir, as a matter of fact I am ready for some football! Let's get this party started!

(For those of you who don't frequent the RP forums, this is Kale/Tannis)

Thursday
WAS @ NYG WIN

Sunday
SEA @ BUF WIN
TB WIN @ NO
NYJ WIN @ MIA
HOU @ PIT WIN
JAC WIN @ TEN
DET WIN @ ATL
KC @ NE WIN
CIN WIN @ BAL
STL WIN @ PHI
ARI WIN @ SF
CAR @ SD WIN
DAL WIN @ CLE
CHI @ IND WIN

Monday
MIN @ GB WIN
DEN WIN @ OAK

EDIT: Wow, I just compared picks with my brother... we only picked seven games in common! :eek

[jjwr]

With all the Thursday games this year and people possibly forgetting can we come to a consensus that is someone misses the Thurs game they get an auto loss but can still do the rest of their picks?

Same if they miss a week they get the lowest Score -1 so at least they can stay in the game rather than fall completely out.

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA (W) @ BUF
TB @ NO (W)
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET @ ATL (W)
KC @ NE (W)
CIN (W) @ BAL
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI (W) @ SF
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN @ GB (W)
DEN (W) @ OAK

[Liam Jinn]

If you miss the Thursday pick, you can still do your other picks. It wouldn't make sense to destroy the whole week because you missed one game. As for missing the whole week, I don't really have a problem with what you suggested. What does everyone else think?

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA (W) @ BUF
TB @ NO (W)
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET @ ATL (W)
KC @ NE (W)
CIN @ BAL (W)
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI @ SF (W)
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN (W) @ GB
DEN (W) @ OAK

[Jedi Master Carr]

Thursday
WAS @ NYG W

Sunday
SEA @ BUF W
TB @ NO W
W NYJ @ MIA
HOU @ PIT W
JAC @ TEN W
DET @ ATL W
KC @ NE W
CIN @ BAL W
STL @ PHI W
W ARI @ SF
CAR @ SD W
W DAL @ CLE
CHI @ IND W

Monday
W MIN @ GB
W DEN @ OAK

[Ryan Pode]

Thursday
WAS @ NYG Win

Sunday
SEA @ BUF Win
TB @ NO Win
NYJ @ MIA Win
HOU @ PIT Win
JAC Win @ TEN
DET Win @ ATL
KC @ NE Win
CIN @ BAL Win
STL @ PHI Win
ARI @ SF Win
CAR @ SD Win
DAL Win @ CLE
CHI @ IND Win

Monday
MIN @ GB Win
DEN @ OAK Win

[Jedi Master Carr]

If you miss the Thursday pick, you can still do your other picks. It wouldn't make sense to destroy the whole week because you missed one game. As for missing the whole week, I don't really have a problem with what you suggested. What does everyone else think?

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA (W) @ BUF
TB @ NO (W)
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET @ ATL (W)
KC @ NE (W)
CIN @ BAL (W)
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI @ SF (W)
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN (W) @ GB
DEN (W) @ OAK

I am cool with this.

[Yog]

Same if they miss a week they get the lowest Score -1 so at least they can stay in the game rather than fall completely out.

I like that idea.

[Yog]

Are you ready for some football!!! :crack


Giants looking good so far...

[Nathanial K'cansce]

You know it's going to be a long season on defense when you get faked out by a running Eli Manning.

Go Giants!

[Yog]

Manning, Burress and Jacobs have been great so far.

[Adraudia Basillie]

Woot for the Giants! :dance

[Park Kraken]

I missed this topic until now. Missed the Thursday game obviously, but it's only Sat evening, so I'll make pics for the rest of the weekend -

Sunday
SEA @ BUF (W)
TB (W) @ NO
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU (W) @ PIT
JAC (W) @ TEN
DET (W) @ ATL
KC @ NE (W)
CIN @ BAL (W)
STL (W) @ PHI
ARI (W) @ SF
CAR @ SD (W)
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI @ IND (W)

Monday
MIN (W) @ GB
DEN @ OAK (W)

[Jedi Master Carr]

Opening weekend, should be some exciting games today.

[Yog]

Incomplete pass to Moss and Brady hit on the knee!!

[Jedi Master Carr]

Sounds like Brady is hurt pretty bad too. Also KC has two fumble recoveries. Now if the Offense could actually gain yards.

[Yog]

He was limping really bad. And even with Brady on the field, Patriots did not look that impressive. Are we up for a shocking season upset? Despite my hatred, I almost hope not, because I picked them in survivor...

[Jedi Master Carr]

If Brady can't come back the Chiefs might actually have a chance.

[Jedi Master Carr]

He was limping really bad. And even with Brady on the field, Patriots did not look that impressive. Are we up for a shocking season upset? Despite my hatred, I almost hope not, because I picked them in survivor...

Well the Chiefs defense is playing pretty good. They are actually getting pressure on the QB. They do have a good defense, but their offense is another problem.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I have the Chiefs broadcast of the game if you are curious
http://www.101thefox.net/listenlive.asp

[Yog]

I have the Chiefs broadcast of the game if you are curious
http://www.101thefox.net/listenlive.asp

I watch them live here

http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.r9389.swf?channel=sportcenter3

[Jedi Master Carr]

cool I saw that but the buffering sucks for me for some reason, must be my net connecting here.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

AFC East is open for the pickings! *waves Bills banner like a mad man*

[Yog]

ahahahahaha, Lions... :lol

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well Moss saved them there.

[Yog]

Monster catch by Moss.

[Jedi Master Carr]

The Chiefs can't move the ball too much run right and run up the middle and then try to pass at 3rd and 6. They should pass on 1st and second down.

[Yog]

This must be frustrating to watch as a Chiefs fan, Carr. Patriots look awful with Brady out, yet the Chiefs don't seem to create anything.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well the defense for the Chiefs is playing great. The offense has been rough, part of it is NE is putting 8 in the box and daring them to throw. The Chiefs just don't have any WR outside of Gonzalez and Bowe and they are covered most of the time. Although Bowe dropped two which hurt.

[Jedi Master Carr]

KC did get on the board thanks to Gonzalez catching several passes on that drive. I think caught 5 receptions in the first half.

[Yog]

At least the game is close. 7-3 now.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Yeah and they finally started throwing the ball downfield. It is interesting listening to the Chiefs broadcast, they have Len Dawson commentating, and he keeps saying that they they to challenge the DBs.

Edit, Huard comes and gets the Chiefs back in the game. Big catch by Dwayne Bowe. Now they need to hold the Pats.

[Yog]

Bah, interception, then unnecessary roughness after the play.

Watch them win now. Maybe now you see why I hate the Pats so much..

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Buf with a fake field goal into a TD. SEattle coughs it up on the return, and the next play Edwards connects with Royal for a second TD in 30 seconds. Go Bills!

[Jedi Master Carr]

Bah, interception, then unnecessary roughness after the play.

Watch them win now. Maybe now you see why I hate the Pats so much..

If the Chiefs lose it will because they couldn't move the ball. Larry Johnson played ok and Gonzalez and Bowe did their job but they had some bad play calling which killed them.

[Yog]

HOLY COW!!! What a run!!

Game is still way open. 1st and goal from the 5.

[Jedi Master Carr]

that was an amazing run. Can they get it in.

Some strange things going on here with the down makers. The Refs are looking poor out there.

[Yog]

Almost intercepted...

It had to happen. Pats wins.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Game over just couldn't get the ball into the end zone.

[Yog]

Big question now of course, what is going on with Brady and his knee.

[Jedi Master Carr]

That is a big question, speculation on that radio cast I heard is 6-8 weeks but that is a lot of speculation there. Honestly the Chiefs should have ran the ball on 1st and second down there with Johnson they could have gotten in. Well, at least it isn't all bad for the Chiefs. I liked what they did defensively and there is some promise on the offense with Darling and Charles. They have a good chance at beating the Raiders next week.

[Yog]

Apparently, Steelers & Eagles rock, while... yes.. you guessed it, Dolphins suck.

[Dragon]

Ouch - I just dropped five of the early games. Don't know what I was thinking picking St. Louis over Philly, but I just didn't count on Cincinnati and Detroit being THAT awful.

Heh, LeBron James is in Cleveland Browns Stadium. I wonder if he's wearing a Cowboys hat.

[Yog]

Willie Parker scored 2 TDs last season (I had him). Go figure he scores 3 TD's the one game I play against him in fantasy..

[Liam Jinn]

Go Cowboys!!!!

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Willie Parker scored 2 TDs last season (I had him). Go figure he scores 3 TD's the one game I play against him in fantasy..

I have Willie in two of the 3 leagues (swfans being the one I *don't* have him in) and he is keeping me in those games.

[Yog]

Go Cowboys!!!!

^^ This man got good taste.

Sup Cowboys buddy.

[Liam Jinn]

Go Cowboys!!!!

^^ This man got good taste.

Sup Cowboys buddy.


:wave

Romo is looking good today. Gotta love them Cowboys!

Edit: 35 yard TD pass to TO!

[Yog]

I have a good feeling about Cowboys game :)

I am watching the Carolina - Chargers game right now, as it is more relevant for me right now in some fantasy leagues. Although, I keep my eye on that Cowboys scorepad.

Barber scores another TD :D

[jjwr]

Ugh...figures week 1 Brady gets injured.

Hard to say what the injury is, 6-8 weeks and the Pats are fine but he's out for the reason I still say they win the division but doubt a SB will be anywhere near in sight.

Cassell can win with this team, much improved Defense that should only get better and Moss & Welker on offense will make it easy for Cassell and give him some options.

[Liam Jinn]

Felix Jones scores a TD with an 11 yard run. Not too bad for the first carry in the NFL. Goooo Cowboys!

[jjwr]

Not taking anything away from the Cowboys as they are a top 3 offense but this Cleveland D, especially the secondary is horrible.

[Moreth]

This is really what I expected - the Browns have offensive weapons, but they haven't yet matured as a team. Case in point - with a 4th and 3 deep in Cowboys territory, down by 21 with just over ten minutes to go, they kick a field goal instead of going for the TD.

They are not getting three more scoring possessions in this game. They've already given up.

[Yog]

I still think Cowboys are one of the best teams today, maybe Eagles and Steelers were better, but that is about it.

[Moreth]

Obviously hard to judge the competition at this point, but, yes, those are the three teams that came in and took care of business in all phases of the game. I'm disappointed that the Steelers allowed a pair of garbage TDs late in the game - they seemed to slip into a preseason mentality rather than just closing the deal on a thoroughly beaten team.

:eek:eek:eek:eek

Jake Delhomme connects with Dante Rosario on a TD pass from 14 yards out with no time left to beat the Chargers on the final play of the game! I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW!!!

[Yog]

LOOOOL Chargers! :lol

[Aurelias Kazaar]

Report: Brady out for season. It's Yahoo! sports so take it with a grain of salt, but still...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AoxIIzeuy.nc7hfc8TfWQBo5nYcB?slug=ms-bradyoutforyear090708&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

[Jedi Master Carr]

Probably won't know till tomorrow. I can't believe the Chargers lost.

[Jedi Master Carr]

So who is the best team in the AFC now? Have to see how Manning looks for the Colts if he isn't 100% it is really up for grabs. The Steelers and Titans both look good right now.

[Yog]

Colts game starting now... watching.

[Moreth]

Wow. It's just like Super Bowl LXI so far.

Except, you know, without any of the exciting parts.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Bears dominating the game, the Colts don't seem to be the same team for some reason.

[Figrin D'an]

Pats without Brady, Colts can't play defense, San Diego was somewhat lackluster, Jacksonville looks terrible against Tennessee...

At this point, it looks like Pittsburgh might be the best team in the AFC.



And yes, everything I'm hearing/reading is saying that Brady tore the ACL in his left knee. He's done for the year if that's the case.

[Dragon]

That's terrible news. :( Eager as I've been to see the Patriots knocked off the top, I never wish injury on a player. I wish Tom Brady as speedy a recovery as possible.

That said, I still don't think winning the division with Matt Cassel at the helm is out of the question. Last year, I'd still be predicting it. One game just isn't enough to predict the season's outcome for anybody.

I will say that this week made Pittsburgh's hardest schedule in NFL history look a bit easier with the Colts collapsing, the Chargers choking, and the Jaguars ja...losing. I will also say, to play devil's advocate, that the Steelers looked just about this dominant against the Browns, the Bills, and the 49ers to start off last season before they were struck by injuries to the likes of Ryan Clark and Aaron Smith, who are each a lot more vital to the defense than anybody was giving them credit for. Improved line play is encouraging, especially against a powerful pass rusher like Mario Williams, but they still need time to establish themselves as a unit.

Still, 10-6 doesn't look at all out of reach, even figuring in a couple of dud games. Here's hoping they can give Cleveland their second pounding at home in a row and push their winning streak against the Browns to 10. :)

(Oh, and I'm looking pretty bad right now... 8-6 heading into Monday Night. But we all missed the Colts-Bears game.)

[Yog]

Wow, I fell asleep over the Colts game. Could someone tell me what happened there? Was it the Chicago defense, or did the Colts just suck?

[Figrin D'an]

Wow, I fell asleep over the Colts game. Could someone tell me what happened there? Was it the Chicago defense, or did the Colts just suck?


Both. The Bears D played well and forced turnovers, but the Colts offense was somewhat gimped without Dallas Clark for most of the game (not to mention the entire interior of the Colts O-line is a little suspect until Jeff Saturday can return).

[Jedi Master Carr]

Pats without Brady, Colts can't play defense, San Diego was somewhat lackluster, Jacksonville looks terrible against Tennessee...

At this point, it looks like Pittsburgh might be the best team in the AFC.



And yes, everything I'm hearing/reading is saying that Brady tore the ACL in his left knee. He's done for the year if that's the case.

I'd throw the Titans there too. Their defense looked incredible against Jacksonville. They were all over the QB. They also have a great rookie RB in Chris Johnson. If Vince Young would do more I would make them the favorites.

[Calleh]

Wow. The Raiders are turning in the worst performance of the week. By far. They're making Jay Cutler look like John Elway and anyone who lines up behind him look like Tarrell Davis.

Is there any team in any major American sport that has been more dismal over the past five years? They've had 19 wins since they lost the Super Bowl before the 2003 season. They have finished last in their division each of those years. They've had four head coaches, none of whom, arguably, has been really allowed to coach under Al Davis's regime.

If they weren't the Raiders, I'd really feel sorry for them.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am glad they are looking awful makes me not so worried about the Chiefs chances against them this coming sunday.

[Yog]

9-7? Ugh, not doing too great.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

8-8

I think.

Could be worse!

[Park Kraken]

Eek. 6-10. Should be an interesting year.

[Jedi Master Carr]

heh 13-3 here really only those two upsets messed me up and the fact I picked Minnesota. who is going to update the standings?

[Yog]

Ok, since no one else is, I can do it. Give me a few :)

Actual results:

Thursday
WAS @ NYG (W)

Sunday
SEA @ BUF (W)
TB @ NO (W)
NYJ (W) @ MIA
HOU @ PIT (W)
JAC @ TEN (W)
DET @ ATL (W)
KC @ NE (W)
CIN @ BAL (W)
STL @ PHI (W)
ARI (W) @ SF
CAR (W) @ SD
DAL (W) @ CLE
CHI (W) @ IND

Monday
MIN @ GB (W)
DEN (W) @ OAK

Week 1
Jedi Master Carr 13-3
jjwr 11-5
Rutabaga 11-5
Figrin D'an 10-6
Liam Jinn 10-6
Nathanial K'cansce 10-6
Aurelias Kazaar 9-7
Dragon 9-7
Ryan Pode 9-7
Yog 9-7
Lilaena De'Ville 8-8
Miranda Tarkin 8-8
Park Kraken 6-10
Jedieb 5-11

Check your results, and notify me of mistakes.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

At least Rutabaga is doing well for the girls. :p Not that its girls against boys but of course it is. :mischief

[Miranda Tarkin]

pfft ... all that matters is we're the cool girls that like footbal :cool:

[Aurelias Kazaar]

pfft ... all that matters is we're the cool girls that like footbal :cool:
You'd be cooler if you liked football and hockey. ;)

[Jedieb]

Sorry I missed opening week. I can provide a dated e-mail that shows I went a craptacular 8-8 in my local football pool. How about it Satan, wanna let me play? :evil

[Yog]

Sorry I missed opening week. I can provide a dated e-mail that shows I went a craptacular 8-8 in my local football pool. How about it Satan, wanna let me play? :evil

I have no problem with that. In fact, there is nothing more delicious than having my archfiend suffer in defeat. Come and get some whopping! :spank

Edit: It is really Liam's call though, as he is running it, I think.

[Liam Jinn]

Same if they miss a week they get the lowest Score -1 so at least they can stay in the game rather than fall completely out.


Didn't we agree on this? So Eb, you'd have 5-11 for this week.

[Jedieb]

Like I said, I've been away. What I really wanted was a chance to play. 5-11 is fine with me. Satan needs all the help he can get. Put me down for 5-11 and add me to the fray! :shootin

[Yog]

Like I said, I've been away. What I really wanted was a chance to play. 5-11 is fine with me. Satan needs all the help he can get. Put me down for 5-11 and add me to the fray! :shootin

Bah, your feeble skills is no match for my powers! :evil

(added 5-11 score)