NFL Week 7 Picks

[Figrin D'an]

Sunday, Early

Carolina at Atlanta
Chicago at Detroit
Seattle at St. Louis
Buffalo at Miami
San Francisco at New Orleans
Minnesota at NY Jets
Denver at Kansas City
Jacksonville at Baltimore

Sunday, Late

San Diego at Oakland
Houston at Cleveland
Washington at Green Bay
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia
Dallas at Arizona

Monday Night

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh

Bye Week: Cincinnati, Tennessee, New England, NY Giants


Geez... this is going to be tough week to pick. A lot of touch matchups.

Anyway, same rules as always. First game kicks off at 1PM Eastern, so have the picks in by then.

[Taylor Millard]

Carolina

Chicago

Seattle

Miami

San Francisco

NY Jets

Denver

Jacksonville

San Diego

Cleveland

Green Bay

Tampa Bay (Gruden factor use Alstott Jon...Use Alstott!)

Dallas

Indianapolis

[sirdizzy]

Atlanta
Detroit
Seattle
Miami
New Orleans
Minnesota
Denver
Baltimore
Oakland
Cleveland
Green Bay
Tampa Bay
Arizona
Indianapolis

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Sunday, Early

Carolina at Atlanta WIN
Chicago WIN at Detroit
Seattle WIN at St. Louis
Buffalo at Miami WIN
San Francisco WIN at New Orleans
Minnesota at NY Jets WIN
Denver at Kansas City WIN
Jacksonville at Baltimore WIN (crosses fingers and toes)

Sunday, Late

San Diego WIN at Oakland
Houston WIN at Cleveland
Washington at Green Bay WIN
Tampa Bay WIN at Philadelphia
Dallas WIN at Arizona

Monday Night

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh WIN







*rubs Daiq's head for luck* :mischief

[dbn]

Atlanta
Detroit
Seattle
Miami
New Orleans
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Denver
Baltimore
Oakland
Cleveland
Green Bay
Dallas
Indianapolis

[Jedieb]

Carolina at Atlanta WIN
WINChicago at Detroit
Seattle at St. Louis WIN
Buffalo at Miami WIN
San Francisco at New Orleans WIN
Minnesota at NY Jets WIN
WIN Denver at Kansas City
Jacksonville at Baltimore WIN

San Diego at Oakland WIN
Houston at Cleveland WIN
Washington at Green Bay WIN
WIN Tampa Bay at Philadelphia
Dallas at Arizona WIN

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh WIN

Holy cow, this week is BRUTAL! I'm holding off on my Dolphin pick until Sat. or Sun. I'll probably stick with the Dolphins because they're at home, but a backup QB against one of the highest scoring teams in the league? Tough game. Denver AT KC and San Diego at Oakland are tough because you have 4 good teams all coming off losses. Which ones will lose 2 in a row?

[JMK]

Sunday, Early

Carolina at Atlanta (W)
Chicago (W) at Detroit
Seattle at St. Louis (W)
Buffalo at Miami (W)
San Francisco (W) at New Orleans
Minnesota at NY Jets (W)
Denver (W) at Kansas City
Jacksonville (W) at Baltimore

Sunday, Late

San Diego at Oakland (W)
Houston at Cleveland (W)
Washington at Green Bay (W)
Tampa Bay (W) at Philadelphia
Dallas at Arizona (W)

Monday Night

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh (W)


Wow, very tough week. Some of these are sure to change. Last week I was watching the scores and it always tell you who each team plays next and I was dreading making these picks, but here they are. Alot of them are toss-ups.

[Sene Unty]

lets do this:

Sunday, Early

Carolina at Atlanta (W)
Chicago (W) at Detroit
Seattle at St. Louis (W)
Buffalo at Miami (W)
San Francisco (W) at New Orleans
Minnesota (W) at NY Jets
Denver(W) at Kansas City
Jacksonville (W) at Baltimore

Sunday, Late

San Diego at Oakland (W)
Houston at Cleveland (W)
Washington at Green Bay (W)
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia (W)
Dallas at Arizona (W)

Monday Night

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh (W)

[JMK]

It seems that in this difficult week we're hoping that homefield advantage plays a deciding role in the outcome of the games...

Thank God the Giants aren't playing, I hate picking the games they're in. :mad

[JonathanLB]

Carolina
Detroit
St. Louis
Miami
San Francisco
NY Jets
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Oakland
Cleveland
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Arizona

Indianapolis

[ReaperFett]

Carolina
Detroit
Seattle
Miami
San Francisco
NY Jets
Kansas City
Baltimore
San Diego
Cleveland
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Dallas
Pittsburgh

[Jedi Master Carr]

Carolina W at Atlanta
Chicago at Detroit W
Seattle at St. Louis W
Buffalo W at Miami
San Francisco at New Orleans W
Minnesota at NY Jets W
Denver at Kansas City W
Jacksonville at Baltimore W

Sunday, Late

San Diego at Oakland W
Houston at Cleveland W
Washington at Green Bay W
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia W
Dallas at Arizona W

Monday Night

Indianapolis W at Pittsburgh

[Figrin D'an]

Sunday, Early

Carolina at Atlanta (W)
Chicago (W) at Detroit
Seattle at St. Louis (W)
Buffalo (W) at Miami
San Francisco at New Orleans (W)
Minnesota (W) at NY Jets
Denver at Kansas City (W)
Jacksonville at Baltimore (W)

Sunday, Late

San Diego at Oakland (W)
Houston at Cleveland (W)
Washington at Green Bay (W)
Tampa Bay (W) at Philadelphia
Dallas (W) at Arizona

Monday Night

Indianapolis (W) at Pittsburgh


I'm 50/50 on both Buffalo/Miami and Tampa Bay/Philadelphia... those picks may change by Sunday...

[JonathanLB]

These picks were really tough. So don't anyone say, "Do you really think so and so will beat so and so?" I DON'T KNOW! lol.

I picked home team a lot, and yes, I picked the Lions. I think it's their week again, and they're not playing that good of a team.

Otherwise, when in doubt, I picked home team, 'cept with the Niners where I had to pick them. I'd say they are the underdogs for sure, in most people's minds, but they're my team, and I hope they can pull off a win to prove their supremacy. :)

[Jedieb]

Wow, the Dolphins have just signed Cris Carter! Their recent rash of injuries at wide receiver forced them to go after Carter. Granted, Carter wont be able to make an immediate impact, but can you imagine how loaded the fins will be come December? Give Carter a few games to get back in football shape and learn the system and he could be a HUGE asset to the Dolphins come playoff time. Give Fielder Chambers, Oronde Gadsden (he may be out for the season), McMichael, Williams out of the backfield, AND Carter and they could be as balanced an offense as you can find in the league.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:lol Yeah, Jonathan, I had to pick the Niners too. ^_^; They can DOOO it!

[jjwr]

Carolina at Atlanta (W)
Chicago at Detroit (W)
Seattle at St. Louis (W)
Buffalo (W) at Miami
San Francisco at New Orleans (W)
Minnesota (W) at NY Jets
Denver at Kansas City (W)
Jacksonville at Baltimore (W)

Sunday, Late

San Diego at Oakland (W)
Houston at Cleveland (W)
Washington at Green Bay (W)
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia (W)
Dallas at Arizona (W)

Monday Night

Indianapolis (W) at Pittsburgh

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I still have time... yay.




Carolina
Chicago
Seattle
Buffalo
San Francisco
Minnesota
Denver
Jacksonville


Oakland
Cleveland
Green Bay
Philadelphia
Arizona

Monday Night

Indianapolis

[Jedi Master Carr]

Chiefs sure like to score points 34-20 right now over Denver, lets see if they can hold on this time.

[Jedieb]

34-27, what else did you expect from a Chiefs' game? Just unbelievable! They've run up and down on Denver's #1 rushing defense. Meanwhile, the Saints are up by 8 with less than 2 minutes. I'm still not that impressed by NO. I picked them to win, but their defense still hasn't shown me the ability to dominate or shut down good offensive teams. If not for 2 late turnovers SF could have easily put the game. Meanwhile, Ray Lucas has really hurt the Dolphins today. You turn the ball over like that and you're not going to win. The Chargers were the exception to that last week, not the rule.

[Jedi Master Carr]

2 Minutes Denver at the 20 of KC, I guess I shouldn't be surprised, still KC defense has played better, the main problem is Sharp is killing them that LB playing him, can't play him at all.

[Jedieb]

Carr, your Chiefs may not break .500 by the end of the season, but they're sure as hell going to give you your money's worth.
34-34

[Jedi Master Carr]

Of all things to lose to a block punt and then a pentality.

[JMK]

Ugh. What a tough week. I can't believe the Bears let that game get away. Their season is all but over I think...

And 5 Miami turnovers. Nuff said. Thank God they have a bye next week...

[Jedieb]

I was really surprised by how poorly Lucas played. He forced throws and seemed to be too pumped up.

Meanwhile, the Bucs and Eagles are battling. The Bucs defense has already scored a TD, Derrek Brooks' 4th of the season. This is going to be a tough, close game.

[Figrin D'an]

Week 7 Totals (minus Colts/Steelers):


Taylor Millard: 5-8
SirDizzy: 8-5
LD: 5-8
dbn: 8-5
Jedieb: 9-4
JMK 7-6
Sene Unty: 7-6
JLB 7-6
ReaperFett 7-6
Jedi Master Carr: 10-3
Figrin D'an 7-6
jjwr 10-3
Darth Snack: 6-7


Updated Season Totals:

Sene Unty: 64-37
Jedieb: 62-39
SirDizzy: 62-39
Jedi Master Carr: 61-40
JMK: 60-41
Darth Snack: 58-43
jjwr: 58-43
dbn: 57-44
ReaperFett: 56-45
Figrin D'an: 54-47
JLB: 49-52
Lady Daiquiri: 47-41
LD: 28-27
Taylor Millard: 19-24

[JonathanLB]

Another week where I should have been right on about 3 more of those, but my team BLEW IT in the last minute.

I did pick the Lions game, though, you guys underestimate Harrington. :) He's a good QB, and I figured they would win that game... Obviously, that is why I picked it. :)

[Jedi Master Carr]

Wow I did pretty good, if my darn Chiefs would have won I would have done even better.

[Bette Davis]

:lol:lol LD went down like the Titanic!

[Taylor Millard]

I think I went faster though...thank you whoever the snapper for the Cowboys is...

Freaking bad snap...:grumbles

[Daiquiri Van-Derveld]

I forgot to post my picks!!! :cry

[Nathanial K'cansce]

I think getting a job gave me bad luck for this... I don't have the time anymore to actually analyze each game like I did before...

stupid full weeknds.. *mumbles*

[Figrin D'an]

I need to start putting more time and thought into my picks. The past several weeks, I've picked as I posted, putting a total of maybe 5 minutes per week on them. Although, I lost four games because of OT this week...

[ReaperFett]

:lol:lol LD went down like the Titanic!
.......right :)


I need to catch up :)

[JonathanLB]

I don't even spend 5 minutes on my picks, and past seasons, when I have done very well, I haven't spent any time either.

Why would I? You either know what team is good or you don't, and if you follow the NFL, you already know who to pick well before you see the matchups, or you figure them out based on chance.

There is no real skill involved here. I'm not an expert, yet I beat ESPN's 8 experts two weeks ago, tied one of them I guess, and last week I beat 5 of them, lost to the other 3. I am not even doing well here, I am dead last, so if I can beat these fools, then it just proves there is really not much skill involved.

With a movie critic, obviously an experienced movie critic knows a lot more about movies than some random person, but with picking who is going to win an NFL team, nobody knows anything. It's that old saying in the movie business that surrounded Star Wars, "NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING!" They really don't.

Why did the lowly Rams beat Oakland when the Rams were using a backup QB, had a depleted line, and unlike the past weeks, were playing an even better team with an even worse lineup. Does that make ANY logical sense? Of course not. It's just what happens in the NFL... "Any Given Sunday."

There is only a little bit of research you need to do each week, if you don't really know: you must know who is injured and who is not going to play each game, and figure out who is at home, who is on the road. If you know those two things, it's all guessing from there.

I did make one huge mistake this week. I picked Miami because they were at home, but I knew they were missing their QB and were having WR problems, so I should have picked Buffalo. That was just an idiotic mistake, one I never should have made, and I deserved to lose that for that reason.

Now as far as Carolina losing 30 to 0, I don't think I made a mistake in my pick at all. I based my pick on what I knew, which is to say that Carolina lost 3 games by 3 points or less, and I felt they were not going to let another game slip by because I thought they were a good team this year, but with just a few close games that made their record pretty average. Well, they got blown away, so I was wrong, but I wouldn't go back and change that pick if I had it to do over, either. I picked who I thought I would win.

Same goes with any other game. I didn't feel Oakland would lose a second game in a row, but they did, and just barely. I still support the pick I made and I feel Oakland is the better football team.

Other than a few simple pieces of data, it's all a guessing game. That's why I couldn't even pick like 40% of the games correctly in the first two weeks, yet I watched the NFL every sunday last year, followed the teams during pre-season and thought I knew maybe what I was talking about, but instead I was more inaccurate than a coin flip. Just goes to show what little real skill is involved. If there were that much skill involved, I never would beat any ESPN analyst. They all know far more about the game than I do!

[Jedieb]

Good week Carr, we're going head to head tonight. If the Steelers win we tie for the week with jjwr. If you win we're tied in the overall standings for second place.

The Bucs just devasted me. They looked as inept on offense as they ever have. There's something wrong with Brad Johnson. I've seen him play since his days in Minnesota and he's lost a lot of arm strength. The problem is I don't see Rob Johnson doing much better. He makes poor decisions in crunch tiime, he holds on to the ball too long and takes too many sacks, and his losing record as a starter isn't a fluke. The Bucs offensive line isn't going to help whoever is at QB, but a mobile guy like Johnson or even King may be the only chance the Bucs have. But something's gotta change.

The Dolphins loss can be placed squarely on the shoulders of Ray Lucas. The fins could have easily taken control of that game early but they couldn't take opportunities of turnovers, and answered by giving the ball right back. They need to weather this tough time with Lucas at QB and they should be in good shape for a stretch run.

The Cards and the Niners are TIED for second place, WTF? SF has nothing to worry about though because that Cowboys & Cardinals game was simply pathetic. The Cards should have buried Dallas. For the umptienth time, Quincy Carter SUCKS. As a second round pick he was a WASTED pick. The Cowboys could have picked him up in the 3rd or 4th round if they had wanted to. Carter is nothing but a misguided Jerry Jones project that the Cowboys will eventually give up on. Meanwhile, they're WASTING the last years of Emmit's career and a pretty good defense.

I'm still not convinced the Saints are the best the NFC has to offer, but I'm not surprised the beat SF and no one else should be. That's how they've played the whole year. Deficits mean nothing to them, their defense, while inconsistent, steps up when it has to, and they have an offense that can put up points on anyone. The Bucs are going to be hard pressed to take the division away from them.

San Diego stepped up and made believers out of many yesterday. I never expected them to fold like they did last year, but I didn't think they'd be able to take Oakland, at Oakland, after the Raiders had fallen asleep the week before at St. Louis. That was an impressive win. But what does that mean in a season like this? Week to week the league has a new "hot" team in the league. We have to wait until Dec. to see who's for real.

[jjwr]

Woohoo! 10-3....for once my total reaches....ahem...I mean expert picks panned out.

Actually I think this is one of the first weeks I really paid attention to the games and went by momentum of the team, vs opponent, injuries, etc. I still only took a few minutes on the picks but there can be more to it. Which teams are hot, divisional games, how they played last week, coming off the bye, etc. Just gotta decide if one wants to spend that much time on it :)

Saints, they look like the real deal, they're what 5-1, 6-1? At this point its hard to say they're not the NFC's best team when they're playing so well and they've taken down good teams in the process, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, SF, etc

As for the AFC, still a major crap shoot, all of a sudden Oakland isn't as scary and Miami is hurting something serious. Though when they come back in 2 weeks I would expect a better game plan and a more conservative Lucas. He just tried to do too much, just run Ricky 35 times and don't let Lucas throw for more than 10 yards and you should be safe.

Those Chargers are hot, but their biggest drawback is all the young talent on the offense, will they have the experience to win down the stretch and in the playoffs? Should be interesting. By the time the AFC west is done beating on itself there may only be one team going to the playoffs.

Ravens first in their division....go figure!

[Jedi Master Carr]

Knowing Schottenhiemer's luck they will lose in the playoffs to a fumble or something :p As far as the Saints I think they are the best team now and heck they could get the Superbowl consider how weak the NFC is this year, the AFC who knows it is a crap shoot, personally I think the Colts might take it, they have looked good so far this year and that offense should start rolling as the season goes on, I guess we will have to see how well they play against the Steelers tonight.

[JonathanLB]

I think the Packers and Niners are both better than New Orleans. The Niners proved they were better on Sunday, too, then they decided to prove they could also blow a large lead, so whatever. Playoff time, they'll be ready.

[Jedieb]

Quincy Carter has been BENCHED!!! THANK THE MAKER!!!! :crack

Chad Hutchinson, who hasn't a pass in a game that mattered since 97! IN COLLEGE!!! will be starting. Now, shouldn't someone fire the Cowboys' GM for such a wretched state of affairs? Something tells me that guy's job is safe. Idiot. :mad

[Jedieb]

The Steelers just went up 21-0. Now THAT was the Steeler team that I saw ride roughshot over the AFC for most of the regular season last year. That's what I expected from them opening weekend when they laid that egg against New England. The Steelers are in a weak division. All they have to do is get hot at the right time and they'll be assured of a playoff spot. If Maddux can do what Kordell couldn't, avoid big mistakes, and Bettis can stay healthy, then they might be a force come playoff time. I don't think they'll make it all the way, but they may scare a few teams.

[Figrin D'an]

Week 7 Totals:


Taylor Millard: 5-9
SirDizzy: 8-6
LD: 6-8
dbn: 8-6
Jedieb: 10-4
JMK 8-6
Sene Unty: 8-6
JLB 7-7
ReaperFett 8-6
Jedi Master Carr: 10-4
Figrin D'an 7-7
jjwr 10-4
Darth Snack: 6-8


Updated Season Totals:

Sene Unty: 65-37
Jedieb: 63-39
SirDizzy: 62-40
Jedi Master Carr: 61-41
JMK: 61-41
Darth Snack: 58-44
jjwr: 58-44
dbn: 57-45
ReaperFett: 57-45
Figrin D'an: 54-48
JLB: 49-53
Lady Daiquiri: 47-41
LD: 29-27
Taylor Millard: 19-25

[JonathanLB]

Well, good for the Steelers. I do like them. The reason I didn't choose them had nothing to do with me liking them, hehe, I've always been a Steelers guy as far as AFC teams go, but I thought the Colts would manage to win. No way...

[Taylor Millard]

Ugh...better start calling me the Redskins since I live in DC. Or the Cowboys since I used to live in Dallas.

Or hte Bungles 'cause I'm that terrible at picks. :lol

[JMK]

So Cris Carter joins the Dolphins to replace injured guys like Gadsen. I wonder how much he will help...

[Jedieb]

I really think that the aquisition of Carter could propel the Dolphins to the AFC championship game, maybe even the Superbowl. Just look at the impact he had on Minnesota. I mean look at the impact his absence is having right NOW. Their offense is a shambles. Moss is getting double teamed on nearly every play, there's no established second receiver so Culpepper is throwing one interception after another trying to force the ball into places he shouldn't. Last Sunday Moss didn't even have a reception until the 3rd quarter.

Don't expect any of Carter's sideline antics to repeat themselves in Miami. The Vikings were just a dysfunctional mess centered around Moss. The focus of the Dolphins is now their running game. Last week was an aberration in every sense of the word. Lucas has been in similiar situations before and he's never played that poorly. His poor play threw the Dolphins out of their rhythm and forced them to abandon their game plan. Carter isn't even going to be the featured receiver. He's going to be the second or third option. Aside from Rice and Ed McCaffrey, is their a better second option than Carter in the league? You'd be hard pressed to find one. The Dolphins are basically swapping Carter for Gadsen, and it's a switch that could put them in the Superbowl.

[Jedieb]

BTW, do you hear those footsteps Sene? We're comin' for ya' big boy!!:evil

[JMK]

Yeah, his lucky shoes didn't quite work so well this week! :p
I really think Buffalo will bite someone in the rear though. If they find any kind of defence they will be a problem.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Buffalo and Kansas City are the two teams nobody will want to play the rest of the year because they are so unpredictable and both can score at will, I am not sure if either will make the playoffs but they might keep a few teams out.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

That's good enough for a Bill's fan like me. :)

[Sene Unty]

I hate the Bills.....I was at the game. I have never been so disappointed in the Dolphins. I would have rather it be a shoot out where we lost like in KC than what happened on Sunday. I can't wait to see Carter though. The man is a big impact player.....we'll see though.....

Oh and I'm not scared of the footsteps.......they just make me want to do better :D

[JMK]

I was very disappointed too Sene, but clearly not as much as you since you were there in person. They made some really poor play calling choices. Overall they just didn't seem focused.

[Figrin D'an]

Carter will help Miami, but it won't be until later in the season. He isn't going be a huge immediate impact player. He still has to adjust to Norv Turner's offense, and get back into football shape.

More importantly, though... for Carter to make plays, you have to get him the ball. That means Ray Lucas has to shake off his bad performance against the Bills and get back to the basics. Having two weeks to get better established as the starting QB will help. But he's going to need a big game to get the team confidence level back up. He'll be hard pressed to do that against the Packers at Lambeau Field.


Don't get me wrong... the Dolphins have a pretty good team, and barring a total collapse, they'll win the AFC East. There are so many land mines in the AFC this year, though... San Diego, while young, is probably the best team in the conference right now. Oakland is a veteran club. Pittsburgh is starting to turn things around. Buffalo could make a run at the playoffs soley on the strength of their offense. When it gets to December and January, you need a QB that can make plays. Sorry, but I'm still not convinced that Fielder is that guy. We'll see when he gets back from injury, but in my mind, he has to prove that he can be a playmaker down the stretch of the season.