NFL Pick 'em 2009: Week 12 (Happy Thanksgiving!)

[Dragon]

I wanted to get these up early since I'll be traveling tomorrow.

Thu Nov 26
GB @ DET
OAK @ DAL
NYG @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA @ BUF
IND @ HOU
CLE @ CIN
CAR @ NYJ
TB @ ATL
WAS @ PHI
SEA @ STL
KC @ SD
JAX @ SF
CHI @ MIN
ARI @ TEN
PIT @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO

[Shadow Storm]

Thu Nov 26
GB (W) @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W)
NYG (W) @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA (W) @ BUF
IND (W) @ HOU
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR @ NYJ (W)
TB (W) @ ATL
WAS @ PHI (W)
SEA @ STL (W)*
KC @ SD (W)
JAX @ SF (W)
CHI @ MIN (W)
ARI @ TEN (W)
PIT (W) @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO (W)

* = Upset Pick. <!-- / message -->

[Figrin D'an]

Thu Nov 26
GB (W) @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W)
NYG (W) @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA (W) @ BUF
IND @ HOU (W)
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR (W) @ NYJ
TB @ ATL (W)
WAS @ PHI (W)
SEA (W) @ STL
KC @ SD (W)
JAX @ SF (W)
CHI @ MIN (W)
ARI @ TEN (W)
PIT (W) @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
NE (W) @ NO

[Dragon]

Thu Nov 26
GB WIN @ DET
OAK @ DAL WIN
NYG WIN @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA WIN @ BUF
IND @ HOU WIN
CLE @ CIN WIN
CAR @ NYJ WIN
TB @ ATL WIN
WAS @ PHI WIN
SEA WIN @ STL
KC @ SD WIN
JAX @ SF WIN
CHI @ MIN WIN
ARI @ TEN WIN
PIT WIN @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
NE WIN @ NO

[Shadow Storm]

Although, since they don't play each other for the rest of the season, it would be kind of interesting to see an undefeated IND AFC champ vs undefeated NO NFC champ matchup for the Superbowl.

In other news, they are dropping like flies in TB. The Def Coordinator has been demoted and his duties will be taken over by the HC, Raheem Borris.

[Ryan Pode]

Thu Nov 26
GB Win @ DET
OAK @ DAL Win
NYG Win @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA Win @ BUF
IND Win @ HOU
CLE @ CIN Win
CAR Win @ NYJ
TB @ ATL Win
WAS @ PHI Win
SEA @ STL Win
KC @ SD Win
JAX Win @ SF
CHI @ MIN Win
ARI @ TEN Win
PIT @ BAL Win

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO Win

[Jedi Master Carr]

Thu Nov 26
W GB @ DET
OAK @ DAL W
W NYG @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
W MIA @ BUF
IND @ HOU W
CLE @ CIN W
CAR @ NYJ w
TB @ ATL W
WAS @ PHI W
W SEA @ STL
KC @ SD W
W JAX @ SF
CHI @ MIN W
ARI @ TEN W
W PIT @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
W NE @ NO

[Aurelias Kazaar]

Thu Nov 26
GB W @ DET
OAK @ DAL W
NYG @ DEN W

Sun Nov 29
MIA W @ BUF
IND W @ HOU
CLE @ CIN W
CAR W @ NYJ
TB @ ATL W
WAS @ PHI W
SEA W @ STL
KC @ SD W
JAX @ SF W
CHI @ MIN W
ARI W @ TEN
PIT @ BAL W

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO W

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Thu Nov 26
GB WIN @ DET
OAK @ DAL WIN
NYG WIN @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA WIN @ BUF
IND WIN @ HOU
CLE @ CIN WIN
CAR WIN @ NYJ
TB @ ATL WIN
WAS @ PHI WIN
SEA @ STL WIN
KC @ SD WIN
JAX WIN @ SF
CHI @ MIN WIN
ARI WIN @ TEN
PIT WIN @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO WIN

[Rutabaga]

Thu Nov 26
GB WIN @ DET
OAK @ DAL WIN
NYG WIN @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA WIN @ BUF
IND @ HOU WIN
CLE @ CIN WIN
CAR WIN @ NYJ
TB @ ATL WIN
WAS @ PHI WIN
SEA WIN @ STL
KC @ SD WIN
JAX WIN @ SF
CHI @ MIN WIN
ARI @ TEN WIN
PIT @ BAL WIN

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO WIN

[Liam Jinn]

Thu Nov 26
GB (W) @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W)
NYG (W) @ DEN

[Lykaios]

GB
DAL
DEN
MIA
IND
CIN
CAR
ATL
PHI
SEA
SD
SF
MIN
ARI
PIT
NE<o></o>

[Xavier Synik]

Thu Nov 26
GB (W) @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W)
NYG (W) @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA (W) @ BUF
IND (W) @ HOU
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR (W) @ NYJ
TB @ ATL (W)
WAS @ PHI (W)
SEA (W) @ STL
KC @ SD (W)
JAX @ SF (W)
CHI @ MIN (W)
ARI @ TEN (W)
PIT @ BAL (W)

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO (W)

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Thu Nov 26
(W) GB @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W) <---tempted to pick the raiders though...
NYG @ DEN (W)

Sun Nov 29
(W) MIA @ BUF
IND @ HOU (W)
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR @ NYJ (W)
TB @ ATL (W)
WAS @ PHI (W)
(W) SEA @ STL
KC @ SD (W)
(W) JAX @ SF
CHI @ MIN (W)
ARI @ TEN (W)
PIT @ BAL (W)

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO (W)

[Miranda Tarkin]

Thu Nov 26
GB (W) @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W)
NYG @ DEN (W)

Sun Nov 29
MIA (W) @ BUF
IND (W) @ HOU
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR @ NYJ (W)
TB @ ATL (W)
WAS @ PHI (W)
SEA (W) @ STL
KC @ SD (W)
JAX (W) @ SF
CHI (W) @ MIN
ARI (W) @ TEN
PIT (W) @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
NE (W) @ NO

[jjwr]

Thu Nov 26
GB (W) @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W)
NYG @ DEN (W)

Sun Nov 29
MIA (W) @ BUF
IND @ HOU (W)
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR @ NYJ (W)
TB @ ATL (W)
WAS @ PHI (W)
SEA (W) @ STL
KC @ SD (W)
JAX (W) @ SF
CHI @ MIN (W)
ARI @ TEN (W)
PIT @ BAL (W)

Mon Nov 30
NE (W) @ NO

[Yog]

Thu Nov 26
GB (W) @ DET
OAK @ DAL (W)
NYG (W) @ DEN

Sun Nov 29
MIA (W) @ BUF
IND (W) @ HOU
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR (W) @ NYJ
TB @ ATL (W)
WAS @ PHI (W)
SEA (W) @ STL
KC @ SD (W)
JAX (W) @ SF
CHI @ MIN (W)
ARI @ TEN (W)
PIT (W) @ BAL

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO (W)

[Rutabaga]

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Just as an aside, the miserable game for me today is DAL-OAK. I hate both teams :shakefist.

[Shadow Storm]

Just as an aside, the miserable game for me today is DAL-OAK. I hate both teams

Thats when you would wish for a draw. :lol

[Liam Jinn]

Both of you can STFU. :)

[Jedi Master Carr]

I can understand her hate for the Cowboys, although I hate the Raiders more so I was glad to see them get humiliated. I didn't even bother watching the Giants-Denver game, I can't stand either team, but I was hoping Denver would continue imploding. I think it is safe to say now though that the Giants aren't making the playoffs this year.

[Shadow Storm]

Hey I said she could wish for a draw. I'm actually quite happy that DAL won tyvm.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I am changing my Steelers-Raven pick. I am picking the Ravens now.

[Ryan Pode]

I am changing my Steelers-Raven pick. I am picking the Ravens now.

Wuss. It's a team sport.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well I was only barely leaning to the Steelers before the injury to Ben. I just can't see them winning with Dixon who has never thrown a pass in the NFL. The Steelers are just a banged up team right now with too many people hurt.

[Liam Jinn]

Sun Nov 29
MIA (W) @ BUF
IND (W) @ HOU
CLE @ CIN (W)
CAR @ NYJ (W)
TB (W) @ ATL
WAS @ PHI (W)
SEA @ STL (W)
KC @ SD (W)
JAX (W) @ SF
CHI @ MIN (W)
ARI (W) @ TEN
PIT @ BAL (W)

Mon Nov 30
NE @ NO (W)

[Liam Jinn]

I'm gonna have to switch my Cardinals and Titans pick.

ARI @ TEN (W)

Yeah, that looks better.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I'm gonna have to switch my Cardinals and Titans pick.

ARI @ TEN (W)

Yeah, that looks better.


Did you make that pick in time?
What an an amazing game in Tennessee. Vince Young was amazing. 99 yards with 2 minutes left and he completed 3 4th downs. He looked like the player the Titans drafted after that brilliant Rose Bowl victory.

[Liam Jinn]

Yeah, it was about 25 mins before the game. Almost regretted doing it too, talk about coming down to the wire.

[Jedi Master Carr]

No problem being in a central time I forgot that was 2:50 here. I admit I was nervous about that pick too. It was a wild game best game of the day though. One thing poor Leinhart, he must have thought deja vu back to the Rose Bowl.

[Rutabaga]

I want to thank TEN for the last second comeback, it kept my picks from being a complete disaster. I still sucked overall, though.

And it figures that just when I gave up on the Niners in absolute disgust, they ended up playing a hell of a game.

[Rutabaga]

I can't help but feel bad for Dixon, I thought this game would be a joke, but he actually played a good, poised game. Too bad an interception led to the loss.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well the Ravens also needed to win the game, so I think the Ravens wanted it more.

[jjwr]

Pats are getting spanked, their D looks horrible...completely lost out there. I know its a lot of young guys but they just look bad.

On the bright side I like the Saints, they are fun to watch and making it look easy.

[Figrin D'an]

When looking at the schedule about a month ago, I figured if the Saints were going to get tagged at some point, it would have been against the Pats (hence why I picked New England in the game).

I probably should have known better, given how the Saints have played at home this year. If New Orleans gets home field in the NFC playoffs, they'll be in the Super Bowl. When they play in the Superdome, it's like a flashback to the '99 Rams and the Greatest Show on Turf. They're just unstoppable on that fast field with that loud crowd behind them.

I still think the Saints will get tagged for a loss yet... I'm thinking maybe at Atlanta in two weeks or the last game of the season at Carolina. But it's at least conceivable for them to run the table, as every remaining game is very winnable.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I think Atlanta might beat them. I don't see them losing their last two home games and the Redskins have no chance. I suppose Carolina could beat them if the Saints rest their starters. The key here is Minnesota, and the Saints are going to have to play hard between now unless the Vikings lose. They want to play the Vikings in the Superdome.

[Dragon]

Well the Ravens also needed to win the game, so I think the Ravens wanted it more.

Sorry, but that's bull. The Steelers didn't have any less desire than the Ravens did. And they didn't lose because of Dennis Dixon, either. They lost because they made the critical mistakes on defense that cost them the game, particularly in the secondary. I think they'd have had a better chance to win with Ben Roethlisberger, but, for this game, I think Troy Polamalu would have made an even bigger difference cutting out some of those deep passes. Hats off to the Ravens. Barring any more injuries, I don't think the outcome will be the same when they meet again in Pittsburgh.

The Saints played out of their minds tonight. As awesome as the offense was, I'm really blown away by their defense, especially with veteran ringers Chris McAlister and Mike McKenzie. Even allowing a few close shaves, I think this is the best a team has looked this deep into the regular season since the 2007 Pats.

[Rutabaga]

The Saints looked phenomenal tonight. Great game!

[Dragon]

The results for Turkey Weekend:

Aurelias Kazaar: 13-3
Nathanial K'cansce: 13-3
Xavier Synik: 13-3
jjwr: 12-4
Dragon: 11-5
Jedi Master Carr: 11-5
Liam Jinn: 11-5
Lykaios: 11-5
Rutabaga: 11-5
Ryan Pode: 11-5
Shadow Storm: 11-5
Yog: 11-5
Figrin D'an: 10-6
Miranda Tarkin: 10-6
Lilaena De'Ville: 9-7


And the gravy goes to:

1. Liam Jinn: 121-55 (110)
1. Xavier Synik: 121-55 (108)

3. Jedi Master Carr: 120-56 (109)
4. Dragon: 119-57 (108)
5. Ryan Pode: 118-58 (107)
6. Nathanial K'cansce: 116-60 (103)
6. Rutabaga: 116-60 (105)
8. Aurelias Kazaar: 115-61 (102)
8. jjwr: 115-61 (103)
8. Yog: 115-61 (104)
11. Lykaios: 111-65 (100)
12. Figrin D'an: 110-66 (100)
13. Miranda Tarkin: 104-72 (94)
14. Lilaena De'Ville: 103-73 (94)
15. Shadow Storm: 96-80 (85)

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well the Ravens also needed to win the game, so I think the Ravens wanted it more.

Sorry, but that's bull. The Steelers didn't have any less desire than the Ravens did. And they didn't lose because of Dennis Dixon, either. They lost because they made the critical mistakes on defense that cost them the game, particularly in the secondary. I think they'd have had a better chance to win with Ben Roethlisberger, but, for this game, I think Troy Polamalu would have made an even bigger difference cutting out some of those deep passes. Hats off to the Ravens. Barring any more injuries, I don't think the outcome will be the same when they meet again in Pittsburgh.

The Saints played out of their minds tonight. As awesome as the offense was, I'm really blown away by their defense, especially with veteran ringers Chris McAlister and Mike McKenzie. Even allowing a few close shaves, I think this is the best a team has looked this deep into the regular season since the 2007 Pats.

Well I was thinking that more because the Ravens were more desperate, if they lost that game they had no chance at the playoffs, IMO. The Steelers get to play Oakland and Cleveland next who are both horrible, so they are going to be fine. One thing I want to know why was Hines Ward being an ass on National TV calling out Roethlisberger? I think they did the right thing to sit him. Playing with a concussion is just asking for trouble and the NFL is going about it the right way with regards to the rules. Also, we need to get next week's picks up since there is a game tomorrow night.

[Shadow Storm]

Also, we need to get next week's picks up since there is a game tomorrow night.

Ask and ye shall recieve.