NFL Week 14

[Figrin D'an]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis at Tennessee
St. Louis at Kansas City
Buffalo at New England
San Francisco at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh
Atlanta at Tampa Bay
NY Giants at Washington
Cincinnati at Carolina
Cleveland at Jacksonville

Sunday, Late

New Orleans at Baltimore
Detroit at Arizona
Philadelphia at Seattle
Oakland at San Diego
Denver at NY Jets

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami


All picks in by Sunday at 1PM Eastern. Just 4 weeks of the regular season to go.

[Taylor Millard]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis WIN at Tennessee

St. Louis at Kansas City WIN

Buffalo at New England WIN

San Francisco at Dallas WIN

Houston at Pittsburgh WIN

Atlanta WIN at Tampa Bay

NY Giants WIN at Washington

Cincinnati WIN at Carolina

Cleveland WIN at Jacksonville

Sunday, Late

New Orleans WIN at Baltimore

Detroit WIN at Arizona

Philadelphia WIN at Seattle

Oakland at San Diego WIN

Denver at NY Jets WIN

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay WIN

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami WIN

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis at Tennessee WIN
St. Louis at Kansas City WIN
Buffalo at New England WIN
San Francisco WIN at Dallas
Houston WIN at Pittsburgh
Atlanta at Tampa Bay WIN
NY Giants WIN at Washington
Cincinnati at Carolina WIN
Cleveland at Jacksonville WIN

Sunday, Late

New Orleans WIN at Baltimore
Detroit WIN at Arizona
Philadelphia at Seattle WIN
Oakland WIN at San Diego
Denver at NY Jets WIN

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay WIN
Monday Night

Chicago at Miami WIN


I'm hoping for another GOOD week. *crosses fingers, toes, arms, legs, eyes... falls over*

[Ishan Shade]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis (W) at Tennessee
St. Louis at Kansas City (W)
Buffalo (W) at New England
San Francisco (W) at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh (W)
Atlanta (W) at Tampa Bay
NY Giants (W) at Washington
Cincinnati at Carolina (W)
Cleveland (W) at Jacksonville

Sunday, Late

New Orleans (W) at Baltimore
Detroit (W) at Arizona
Philadelphia (W) at Seattle
Oakland (W) at San Diego
Denver (W)at NY Jets

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay (W)

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami (W)

[Dae Jinn]

I'm gonna have a go, good luck everyone :)
Sunday, Early

Indianapolis
St. Louis
Buffalo
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Washington
Carolina
Cleveland

Sunday, Late

New Orleans
Arizona
Seattle
San Diego
Denver

Sunday Night

Green Bay

Monday Night

Miami

Not sure how well I'll do, but I hope I get at least one right! :)

[JMK]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis at Tennessee (w)
St. Louis at Kansas City (w)
Buffalo at New England (w)
San Francisco (w) at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh (w)
Atlanta at Tampa Bay (w)
NY Giants at Washington (w)
Cincinnati at Carolina (w)
Cleveland (w) at Jacksonville

Sunday, Late

New Orleans (w) at Baltimore
Detroit (w) at Arizona
Philadelphia at Seattle (w)
Oakland at San Diego (w)
Denver at NY Jets (w)

I'm really going with homefield advantage this week. I'm either going to tank huge, or have good week.
Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay (w)

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami (w)

[imported_Blade Ice]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis(win) at Tennessee
St. Louis at Kansas City (win)
Buffalo at New England(win)
San Francisco(win) at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh(win)
Atlanta at Tampa Bay(win)
NY Giants(win) at Washington
Cincinnati at Carolina(win)
Cleveland at Jacksonville(win)


Sunday, Late

New Orleans(win) at Baltimore
Detroit at Arizona(win)
Philadelphia(win) at Seattle
Oakland at San Diego(win)
Denver(win) at NY Jets


Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay(win)

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami(win)

[Sene Unty]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis(W) at Tennessee
St. Louis at Kansas City(W)
Buffalo at New England(W)
San Francisco(W) at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh(W)
Atlanta at Tampa Bay(W)
NY Giants at Washington(W)
Cincinnati(W) at Carolina
Cleveland at Jacksonville(W)

Sunday, Late

New Orleans(W) at Baltimore
Detroit at Arizona(W)
Philadelphia(W) at Seattle
Oakland(W) at San Diego
Denver(W) at NY Jets

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay(W)

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami(W)

GO FINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sirdizzy]

Indianapolis
Kansas City
New England
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
NY Giants
Carolina
Cleveland
New Orleans
Detroit
Philadelphia
San Diego
Denver
Green Bay
Miami

[Jedieb]

WINSan Francisco vs Dallas
WINIndianapolis vs Tennessee (Really tough game to pick. Tenn could easily win this game. But I'm going with the Colts because of Tenn's weak secondary and their recent close calls.
St. Louis vs Kansas City WIN
Buffalo vs New England WIN
Houston vs Pittsburgh WIN
Atlanta vs Tampa Bay WIN (This is a statement game for both teams. Whoever wins takes first place and makes a claim for best team in the league. I think the Bucs are going to rebound from their second close loss to NO and sweep the Falcons.)
NY Giants vs Washington WIN (The Skins should be able to take advantage of the G-Men's depleted secondary. Then again, Spurrier could forget he has a great RB in Stephen Davis and force too many passing plays.)
WIN Cincinnati vs Carolina
Cleveland vs Jacksonville WIN
WIN New Orleans vs Baltimore
WIN Detroit vs Arizona
WIN Philadelphia vs Seattle
WIN Oakland vs San Diego Another tough game. The Raiders are playing really well. As long as they don't shoot themselves in the foot by trying to become a running team they should win.
WINDenver vs NY Jets Griese and Sharpe are returning. Nuff' said.
Minnesota vs Green Bay WIN

Chicago vs Miami WIN

I'm leaving the tough games bland for now. I'll be making my final picks on Sat. Man this is gonna be a great week of football!

[jjwr]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis(W) at Tennessee
St. Louis at Kansas City (W)
Buffalo at New England(W)
San Francisco(W) at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh(W)
Atlanta at Tampa Bay(W)
NY Giants at Washington(W)
Cincinnati(W) at Carolina
Cleveland at Jacksonville(W)

Sunday, Late

New Orleans(W) at Baltimore
Detroit(W) at Arizona
Philadelphia(W) at Seattle
Oakland at San Diego(W)
Denver at NY Jets(W)

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay(W)

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami(W)

Man a lot of us picked Cinncinati....scary!

[Daiquiri Van-Derveld]

1. Im going to leave this spot open for another day or two...its really a tough call to make :(

2. Chiefs

3. Patriots

4. 49ers

5. Steelers

6. Buchs

7. Skins

8. Panthers

9. Jaguars

10. Saints

11. Cardinals

12. Eagles

13. Chargers

14. Broncos

15. Packers

16. Dolphins

[Nathanial K'cansce]

Indianapolis
Kansas City
Buffalo
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay
NY Giants
Carolina
Jacksonville



New Orleans
Detroit
Philadelphia
Oakland
Denver



Green Bay



Miami

[JonathanLB]

Indianapolis
Kansas City
New England
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay
Washington
Carolina
Jacksonville

New Orleans
Detroit
Philadelphia
Oakland
Denver

Green Bay

Miami

[Ishan Shade]

Originally posted by Jedieb
I'm leaving the tough games bland for now. I'll be making my final picks on Sat. Man this is gonna be a great week of football!


Your not kidding man.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Indianapolis W at Tennessee
St. Louis at Kansas City W
Buffalo at New England W
San Francisco W at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh W
Atlanta W at Tampa Bay
NY Giants at Washington W
Cincinnati at Carolina W
Cleveland W at Jacksonville

Sunday, Late

New Orleans W at Baltimore
Detroit W at Arizona
Philadelphia W at Seattle
Oakland at San Diego W
Denver at NY Jets W

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay W

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami W

[JMK]

So far me and LD are the only one who have taken the Titans over the Colts. Either we're lucky, crazy or dumb!

We'll show 'em LD! :lol

[ReaperFett]

Hmm, should I agree with you two to give you the support of the know-it-all-European? ;)

COnsidering they're the two I have NO idea about (Were Tennessee even around ten years ago?:))...


Tennessee
Kansas City
New England
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay
Washington
Carolina
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Detroit
Philadelphia
San Diego
Denver
Green Bay
Miami

[Taylor Millard]

Yes but they were the Houston Oilers.

[Figrin D'an]

Sunday, Early

Indianapolis (W) at Tennessee
St. Louis at Kansas City (W)
Buffalo at New England (W)
San Francisco (W) at Dallas
Houston at Pittsburgh (W)
Atlanta (W) at Tampa Bay
NY Giants at Washington (W)
Cincinnati at Carolina (W)
Cleveland at Jacksonville (W)

Sunday, Late

New Orleans (W) at Baltimore
Detroit (W) at Arizona
Philadelphia (W) at Seattle
Oakland at San Diego (W)
Denver at NY Jets (W)

Sunday Night

Minnesota at Green Bay (W)

Monday Night

Chicago at Miami (W)

[JonathanLB]

So far, I feel sorry for anyone who chose Atlanta...

Or St. Louis (this was an obvious pick, no offense -- the Rams SUCK and the Chiefs have been playing some incredible football).

I really don't care for the Bucs, I've always hated them, stupid uniforms, stupid logo, stupid mascot, idiotic style of play that is boring to watch, never can play offense well, they're an ugly football team with lame fans. Nonetheless, I figured they would pummel Atlanta. I like Atlanta now, but I hated them a few years ago with that STUPID, gay dirty bird dance. Made me want to puke. Jamal Anderson, can't stand that guy. I like them better now because Vick is cool and they're really a different team. Plus, the "Falcons" is a cool name -- Jamal just tainted it with his idiotic dirty bird dance when a falcon is anything but a dirty bird. It's a graceful, powerful hunter. Damnit. That fool. :)

[Jedi Master Carr]

I don't think anybody picked St Louis, I still had my doubt, the Chiefs defense has been chaotic this season so I had no clue what to make of that Arizona game. Now they are winning 35-10 and there defense is playing great, a DE returned a fumble for a TD (42 yards wow) and Hall (who should make the pro Bowl as a KR) had a Punt return a Kick return for a touchdown. Now why haven't the Chiefs defense played like this before the last few games?? And if they hadn't blew that Seattle game there chances would be really great. Still with Buffalo losing, Cleveland losing both help KC. Indy losing only helps if they lose another game.
And what about Pittsburgh, they are not very good, IMO. I wish KC was in that division they would have won it easily.

[JonathanLB]

I picked Washington? Ok, I must be an idiot...

WTF is wrong with me? LOL, my god that was horrible. Uhh... here's hoping for some massive comeback?

[Jedi Master Carr]

Well the Giants and Redskins have been the most unpredictable teams in the NFL, I haven't been able to figure out either.

[Figrin D'an]

On paper, the Redskins looked like a good pick this week because the Giants are without both of their starting cornerbacks. Unfortunately, I think Spurrier got over-zealous in that knowledge... they're forcing the ball and making poor decisions.

once again... no pick is safe. Houston beating Pittsburgh at Heinz Field? Good lord, and the Steelers are supposed to be a contender?

[Jedi Master Carr]

Its not over yet for Washington the Giants are falling apart again they could easily give that game up.

[Jedieb]

I really don't care for the Bucs, I've always hated them, stupid uniforms, stupid logo, stupid mascot, idiotic style of play that is boring to watch, never can play offense well, they're an ugly football team with lame fans.
Lame fans! You deserve the upset the Cowboys are layin' on your Niners. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! ;) But those Bucs have a much better shot at making it to the Superbowl than the Niners. You're dreamin' if you think that's happening this year.

Poor Bungles. Those first 16 points were all produced by the defense I believe. They just can't catch a break. The Redskins had the Giants reeling until Bailey fumbled a punt that led to a Giant TD. Ughh.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Redskins are still in it only down by 6. Cleveland and Buffalo are both done basically. Kansas City is still alive need to probably win 3 straight. If their defense keeps this up they could do it. They had I think their best game this year, why couldn't they have been playing this way all year? Barring a miracle it looks like Tennessee will be in the driver seat for the South Division title. This is going to be a wild final 3 weeks.

[Jedieb]

Cowboys 27
Niners 17
CAN YOU FEEL THAT BABY!?!? YEAH! yEAH!
:crack

[Jedi Master Carr]

LOL Jedieb well we know S.F is still going to win the division they could go 8-8 and win that one it is the weakest division in the NFL though the AFC North isn't far behind. And did you see Cleveland came back. They were down by 6 with like 30 seconds left and Couch threw a hail mary to win the game that is unbelievable, they have a chance to win their division and it might only take 9 wins, the way Pittsburg is playing.

[Jedieb]

D'OH!!!!!
Cowboys 27
Niners 24

I wouldn't be surprised to see Campo's boys blow it. At least it was fun while it lasted. :)

[Jedi Master Carr]

Is Carolina trying to set a point record or something they are on the goal line and already have 52 points, are they trying to go for 60.

[Jedieb]

Great bootleg for a first down!!!

[Jedieb]

STUPID, STUPID CAMPO!!!!! He goes for a 47 yard field goal instead of a 4th and 1 that would have sealed the game. You're out of the playoffs. Why are you being conservative? Of course they missed and now they've got great field position. It's probably over. Son of a .....

[Jedieb]

I KNEW IT!!!! STUPID, STUPID CAMPO!!!! First he had Hambrick in on 3rd and short instead of Emmit (who only had 2TD's today) and then he blows the 4th down call. I swear, the Cowboys will never get back to anything resembling a contender until Jones fires not only Campo, but himself as GM. Unbelievable.

[JonathanLB]

The Niners have just clinched their division and now just need to work on winning the next game, which is going to be very hard. Heck yeah to this win, though. This is very good indeed. :)

Now they need to win out and see if they can get home field... that'll be really tough.

This was a key comeback because it proves, once again, Garcia's ability to make plays when the game is on the line. He is a great competitor and Owens is one of the best receivers in the NFL, maybe ever. Time will tell that, though.

Go Niners!

[JonathanLB]

EB, Tampa Bay is playing very good football and I do think right now they'd beat the Niners, but thankfully there are a few weeks left in this season and the Niners will be ready.

Make no mistakes, the Niners are a serious Superbowl contender. They are one of the league's top teams and will be ready when the time comes.

[Taylor Millard]

Originally posted by Jedieb
I swear, the Cowboys will never get back to anything resembling a contender until Jones fires not only Campo, but himself as GM. Unbelievable.

You know there are times I hate living in Wash cause I couldn't see this game.

So Cowboys blow a 4th and 1? Figures.

I wouldn't fire Campo...I kinda like him. But we need a GM. And need one bad!

[Jedieb]

Houston 24
Steelers 6
Total Yards
Houston 47
Steelers 422

WTF? The Texans scored 3 defensive TD's! I don't think Maddox should have played the second half. He was obviously off the mark. The Steelers D only gave up a FG and they lost by 18 points. Unbelievable. The Steelers are going to limp into the playoffs and play the part of canon fodder for whoever they go up against. Man, this team has taken a slide.

[Figrin D'an]

Looks like LD kicked everyone's butt this week... she'll win the week, the standings are basically finalized because everyone has taken Green Bay and Miami for the Sunday Night and Monday Night games.

How the hell did you pick Houston to beat Pittsburgh?!?!?!?!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

what?! I did!? AWESOME!!! Happy birthday to ME!

[Jedieb]

I can't get over how well the Eagles have been playing. The Bucs stepped up big to beat one of the hottest teams and QB's in the league, but Eagles have really rallied together after McNab's injury. I didn't think they had it in them. They've got the tie breaker so even if the Bucs win out, the Eagles would have home field. Tampa won't beat Philly at Philly. The Bucs are playing great, but I don't know if they can get past Philly or NO. Those 4 teams are the class of the conference. Maybe GB can get it going tonight, and they probably will, they've had so many injuries that I don't see them going that far. They'll have trouble taking on the Niners next weekend and home is pretty much on the line for them next week. Without it, they can't make a run.

Oakland looked really good today. They handled a tough SD team and have really been on a roll now. The Chiefs are scary, but they've got a brutal schedule here on out. Tenn. looked tough today so I wouldn't be surprised to see them go deep in the playoffs either. Denver is done.

[Jedi Master Carr]

If KC wins out they will make it to the SB and win it all, I just have that kind of feeling about them if they can get get through at Denver, SD, and Oakland. I think they will win two of those games for sure but 9-7 wouldn't satisfy me like playoffs would. This is how crazy the AFC is, but KC could win out and then win their division, Oakland would have to lose to either Miami or Denver. And then KC could get a first round bye that is how crazy the AFC is.

[Figrin D'an]

At this point, I'm not convinced home-field advantage means much for any team in either conference. It's all going to come down to who gets hot these last few weeks and starts playing complete games going into the playoffs. Those will be the teams to beat.

[Jedieb]

I think HF is important for some teams. The Bucs aren't going to win on the road against certain teams, especially Philly. Even NO would be a tough road game for them. Take the Packers, with HF they'd be a clear favorite for a trip to SD. Two NFC teams that I think can go on the road and win are NO and Philly, but the Bucs and GB are pretty much out of luck without HF. Now in the AFC HF is probably useless. Even the Dolphins, who you'd think would be lost without warm weather, now have a running game that can carry them in the cold weather. Oakland can play well anywhere as can SD. But going over the AFC playoff scenario is useless until the last week of the season so I'm not even going to bother!

[JMK]

It's your B-day LD? Happy birthday then!

You made 2 crazy picks with Pittsburgh and Tennessee winning.

I'm 9-5 at this point and I'm already sweating at the importance of tomorrow night's MNF game! :(

[jjwr]

Wow, ugly week! 7-7...d'oh! Some ugly upsets and I lost a few late in the game(Damn those Browns!!!!).

I was really pulling for Indy to knock off the Titans, that would be one less AFC Wild Carm team in serious contention but the Titans had to make it interesting.

Course the Jets win too, I picked them but I was really hoping they would lose the game, that would have made things that much easier in the AFC East.

I'm seroiusly hoping for a Bears upset on Monday, come on Bears!!!!

[Jedieb]

Go Fins!!! Next week they'll be in one of the biggest games to date; Oakland at Miami. If Oakland wins that one they'll make a claim to being the best team in the conference. Oooo man that's going to be goooooood.

[Figrin D'an]

Brett Favre saves the day again... ^_^;

[Servant]

How about Farve???

Some of his passes tonight were unbelivable.

[Figrin D'an]

The real unsung hero of that game was WR Robert Ferguson. He's been, really, the 4th receiver for the Packers, and has not gotten much playing time, but he had a career game. He got hot in the second half, Favre saw that, and kept going back to him.

And how about that shoe-string, falling backward catch by Donald Driver?! He's quickly becoming one of the best receivers in the league.

I hope Ahman Green and Tyrone Williams are healthy for next week... Green Bay will need them against San Francisco.

[JMK]

In a shocking turn of events, I guessed the Giants' game wrong!!
[/sarcasm]
It's too bad Detroit didn't hang on to beat the Cards, that would have made it a very good week.
How about Pittsburgh getting their dead carcasses handed back to them? How on Earth can you be in a playoff race and lose to an expansion team in front of your own fans?? They didn't even show up!

Edit: Thanks to Taylor for pointing out my brain cramp. Although the Lions do find ways to beat themselves, today the Cards beat them. :)

[Taylor Millard]

Detroit beat the Lions? Don't they do that almost every week? ;)

[JMK]

Damn. hold on! :x :x

[Jedieb]

Whoever wins the AFC East is going to EARN it.

Miami:
Dec. 15 Oakland 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 21 @Minnesota 1:30 PM ET
Dec. 29 @New England 1:00 PM ET

New England:
Dec. 16 @Tennessee 9:00 PM ET
Dec. 22 NY Jets 8:30 PM ET
Dec. 29 Miami 1:00 PM ET

Jets:
Dec. 15 @Chicago 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 22 @New England 8:30 PM ET
Dec. 29 Green Bay 4:15 PM ET

Providing the Dolphins win tonight, you'll have an 8-5 log jam at the top of the division. The Dolphins could win out, but I don't know how they'd fare in a tie breaker against the Jets. They've split the season series, but the Jets have a better division record while the Dolphins have a better conference record. If any of these teams manages 11 wins they'll be heading into the playoffs as hot as can be. I don't see how any of them can manage it, the schedules are just too tough. In fact, I think the Pats could easily lose all 3 of their games. I don't see a Wild Card coming out of here because the AFC West is even tougher. Someone else can cover that division, I don't have the time or the resources. :rolleyes

[Sene Unty]

*prays that Pats lose three straight...*

[Jedieb]

The Dolphins could easily lose 2 of those 3. But that's the thing, if you're going to make a run for the Superbowl you should be able to beat the best the league has to offer.

[Jedieb]

What the hell;

Colts
Dec. 15 @Cleveland 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 22 NY Giants 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 29 Jacksonville 4:05 PM ET

Titans
Dec. 16 New England 9:00 PM ET
Dec. 22 @Jacksonville 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 29 @Houston 1:00 PM ET

Oakland
Dec. 15 @Miami 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 22 Denver 4:15 PM ET
Dec. 28 Kansas City 5:00 PM ET

Chargers
Dec. 15 @Buffalo 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 22 @Kansas City 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 29 Seattle 4:15 PM ET

Chiefs
Dec. 15 @Denver 4:05 PM ET
Dec. 22 San Diego 1:00 PM ET
Dec. 28 @Oakland 5:00 PM ET

Denver (Stick a fork in them, they're DONE!)
Dec. 15 Kansas City 4:05 PM ET
Dec. 22 @Oakland 4:15 PM ET
Dec. 29 Arizona 4:15 PM ET


The Colts and Titans have the easiest schedules. Tenn. should be able to win 2 out of 3 of their games. If they take out NE next week they'll be in great shape to possibly steal HF from Oakland, which has a really tough schedule. All of the AFC West teams are going up against each other down the stretch. This is really a great schedule if you look at it. These last weeks are going to have some awesome match ups. I don't think any of the 7 win teams have a realistic shot. Someone from West (besides Denver) may end up getting left out of the playoff hunt. I really think the Chiefs have the toughest road to the playoffs. But if they can win those 3 tough games then they could ride that momentum all the way to SD. This really is turning into one of the more entertaining seasons in recent years. Provided SF loses in the playoffs. >D

[Sene Unty]

Originally posted by Jedieb
The Dolphins could easily lose 2 of those 3. But that's the thing, if you're going to make a run for the Superbowl you should be able to beat the best the league has to offer.

Well now you've jinxed them!!!!! :lol

[Jedi Master Carr]

LOL, Jedieb. I agree with you on KC, I am glad at least they have a chance, still they should blew a couple of games because of their Defense, I think they probably should have won 8 or 9 games by now, if their Defense hadn't blown a few games (Seattle, Denver, SD, and NE) they probably would be looking at home field. Maybe the way the defense is playing now will be a postive thing for next season.

[Jedieb]

Your mouth has to be watering for next season. They made some improvements as the season went along. A free agent here and there, a solid draft, and who knows how far KC could go next season.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Yeah plus they had two huge injuries this year on defense, Jerome Woods a great FS and their #1 pick last year Ryan Sims a great DT, who I think is going to be pro Bowler in the future. Both of those players will be back next year to join Greg Wesley who is developed into a great SS (should make the pro Bowl this year with 6 INTs) Eric Hicks a great pass rusher, Mike Masowloski who has deveolped into a very good LB as the season has worn on. The only thing I am worried about is the CBS, neither one of them thrill me, I am hoping we can steal one next offseason, I hear one of the Rams CBs is a FA maybe we take that guy.

[jjwr]

AFC East is gonna be tough, I know the Pats can beat all 3 teams that they're facing. As it is if they win all 3 they're in so its really up to them, if they can pull it off then they're going to earn their ticket to the playoffs.

Vs Tennesee should be interesting, they've had some problems vs mobile QB's but I have a feeling they're going to do very well in this game. The biggest problem will be getting going on Offense, Titans have always had a strong D.

Pats can definetly beat the Jets, Pennington is young and you know its a game that Belechik is going to have a field day with.

Then theres the Dolphins, thats gonna be a great game and a tough one. Its in New England which is a bonus as the Pats always do well against the Dolphins at home late in the year.

Sadly they could easily lose the next 3 but they could win them as well. Dolphins I think should go at least 2-2, wins vs Vikings and Bears with losses vs Pats and Raiders.

Jets, at a game back and a upcoming game against NE I don't see them making the playoffs, its definetly possible but a final game against GB who is fighting for home field will be a tough game.

The NFC is so boring this year, things are already set for the playoffs as there are so many crappy teams that the top teams have whooped up on to infalte their schedules. Lots of tough calls there, Atlanta is reliant on Vick, take him out and they're done. New Orleans is very balanced on offense bug hasn't given up less than 20 a game on Defense and that can seriously bite them in the playoffs. Packers, great record and its hard to go against Favre but it took a lot of luck to pull of a win against the Vikings last night, had they lost that they would have lost 3 of their last 4. Eagles are scary, people would say they'd be done without McNaab but they're cruising with him gone. Niners, I could see a one and done for the SF boys this year, just like the Packers, took a huge amount of luck to pull off a win against someone they should have crushed, lots of lackluster games lately as well. Then theres the Bucs. The offense is coming around, the defense is nasty, if they get home field they've gotta be the pick for the SB right now. If they lose it, well they better hope they break that 30 something streak of losses in games -32 degrees or it'll be a short off-season.

[JonathanLB]

Well I think you are wrong about SF, JJWR, I think they will have their stuff together by playoff time. But if they keep playing like this, you are right, they will not beat anyone with a good record in any playoff game...

Well d'oh! Final tonight at 6-8 p.m. I am going to be like, "Dude, please hurry up with passing out the tests, I really want to get back to Monday Night Football. Thanks." Haha, no seriously though it'll take me like 50 minutes. The first midterm was the same length and took me 50 minutes, yet this one looks a lot easier from the description and outline, I can't wait. :) I've studied 8 minutes so far. Hoping to increase that to double digits here before I take the test. ;)

I took my Anthro 210 final at 7:30 a.m. today and that was just hilarious. I haven't been to lecture in 4 weeks, obviously didn't bother to get notes or anything because this is a video lecture class (taped lectures) and the book for the class sorta outlines it all anyway. Well I studied about 2 hours, took the test this morning, I only needed a 16/45 to get my C- in the class to pass and I'm sure I got a C on the test at least. The reason I only needed a C- is because I S/Ued the class so I just receive a "pass/fail" grade, meaning my actual grade doesn't matter whatsoever. I did that after I got a B- on the last test after like 4 hours of studying and attending every lecture. I may have done better this time without doing anything, haha.

[Jedieb]

Ricky Williams is freakin' awesome! Despite the turnovers, the Dolphins are dominating the depleted Bears. If Fiedler can just get back into game shape and provide the Dolphins with steady and dependable QB play I don't see a better team coming out of the AFC East. The Dolphins can run better than both the Pats and Jets and their defense is better. Their weakness over the last 2 months has been QB play. But with Carter as a 4th or 3rd option and Williams running like a beast Fieldler should be able to lead this team past the Pats and Jets. Miami's big hurdle may end up being that game against Oakland. Fiedler is going to have to be near perfect because you know Gannon probably will. BIG game next week.

[JMK]

I love seeing Ricky run wild like this! It's going to be his 2nd consecutive 200+ yard week! He might even break 1500 for the year tonight if he breaks for another big run tonight, giving him a chance at 2000 for the year!

[Jedi Master Carr]

Who is the leading rusher right now? I know Holmes has over 1500 yards but wasn't sure where Tomblison stood, man what a year we are going to have 3 backs over 1500 yards in the AFC alone and two of them will be close to 2000. Who would you guys say is the best back though? I may be biased but I will go with Holmes mostly because he is a great reciever as well, if the Chiefs make the playoffs I think he should be named MVP he is the reason they are even close to the playoffs, plus he has 24 (21 rushing) total TDS he could still get 30 total for the season. I am curious I know the record for total is 26 by Faulk who has the one for rushing, Emmitt smith?

[Jedieb]

They showed the stats earlier tonight. Williams just passed Holmes and Tomlinson is in 3rd place. Emmit has the rushing record and Holmes has a shot at both Emmit's and Faulk's records. I'd say that Holmes has had the best season. I wouldn't put Williams too far behind him though. Ricky hasn't had the benefit of great QB play all season.

[Jedi Master Carr]

How many TDs did Emmitt have that season 24 or 25?

[Jedieb]

I think it was 25, but I'm not sure. The Dolphins have wisely taken Williams out. Stick a fork in this one, it's done. Hell, it was done before halftime. Poor Bears and poor Jim Miller. That's guy is just a wreck.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Its hard to believe that this Bears team won 12 games last year, they are pathetic, I think its a combination of the fact that they were really lucky last year and that they basically are playing 16 road games, I don't consider games played an 1 and half away from Chicago home games.

[Figrin D'an]

Week 14 Results:

Taylor Millard: 9-7
Lilaena De'Ville: 13-3
Ishan Shade: 10-6
Dae Jinn: 6-10
JMK: 11-5
Blade Ice: 11-5
Sene Unty: 10-6
sirdizzy: 10-6
Jedieb: 9-7
jjwr: 9-7
Lady Daiquiri: 10-5 (missed one game)
Darth Snack: 10-6
JonathanLB: 10-6
Jedi Master Carr: 10-6
ReaperFett: 10-6
Figrin D'an: 9-7


Updated Season Totals:

Jedi Master Carr: 129-79
ReaperFett: 127-81
JMK: 126-82
Jedieb: 126-82
jjwr: 126-82
Sene Unty: 125-83
sirdizzy: 124-84
Darth Snack: 122-86
Figrin D'an: 119-89
JonathanLB: 116-92
Lilaena De'Ville: 101-61
dbn: 97-79
Lady Daiquiri: 95-84
Taylor Millard: 83-67
Ishan Shade: 36-24
Blade Ice: 29-19
Dae Jinn: 6-10

[JMK]

Slowly but surely moving up the ladder...2 weeks ago I was in 5th...keep looking in your rearview JMC! :D

[Taylor Millard]

If I win 100 games I'll be happy. :)

[jjwr]

Right not Holmes is the best back, I'm curious what numbers he would have put up if Vermeil hadn't taken him out early of the last two blowouts. I think it was 3rd Quarter against the Cardinals and halftime against the Rams. Could easily have another 150-200 total yards and a few more touchdowns.

After seeing this guy play in Baltimore and knowing he was available I kept hoping the Pats would pick him up, he was a solid back who just hadn't had a chance. Though I doubt anyone thought he would do anywhere near this good.

[Sene Unty]

Run Ricky Run.

Man this guy is awesome. Not only does he have the power, but he also as a great combinatin of speed and agility. He bouces around the front Defensive lineman like they aren't even there! I just love watching him break out those big gains! And now he's got the most rushing yards! Pretty impresive if you ask me :D

I think they got a good chance of beating the Raiders on Sunday. With Jay back, the Offense is looking pretty good. I really thing Norv Turner is going to open the playbook big time on Sunday. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a multitude of trick plays and deep throws. With Ricky able to kick up the running game it leaves the Dolphins with all kinds of weapons. :D

I am really looking forward to seeing Chris Chambers have a big day against the Raiders....I think all the signs point to them doing that....

[Jedieb]

3 weeks to go, 3 games to make up. It can be done!!!

[Jedi Master Carr]

Just 3 weeks? We still have the playoffs right, there is no reason to quit until after the Super Bowl, heck if it comes to one game lead the Super Bowl could be the difference.

[Dae Jinn]

Yay. got 9 right :lol
(just had to check today :lol....)

[Jedieb]

I don't know if we should count the playoffs. Those are kind of different aren't they? They'll only be a handful of games and the contest may even be out of reach by then. We can keep going if everybody wants to. I'm just use to fantasy football where everything has to take place within the course of the season. Most fantasy leagues will be starting playoffs next week I think.

[Nathanial K'cansce]

...How Can I catch up if I get the same record as those whom I am trying to catch?

Fricken conundrums.o_O

[JonathanLB]

Who has the most receiving TDs in the league ?

TERRELL OWENS! :)

[ReaperFett]

I can win this. Must win, for comedy value. Must win...



:)

[Jedieb]

Soccer boy must not win, soccer boy must not win...
:)

[ReaperFett]

Ahh, to be a football fan that knows more about American Football than the Americans ;)

[Taylor Millard]

Originally posted by Jedi Master Carr
Just 3 weeks? We still have the playoffs right, there is no reason to quit until after the Super Bowl, heck if it comes to one game lead the Super Bowl could be the difference.

Where I used to work we did football picks. I won by one game. The Patriot-Oakland Snow Game.

I gotta steak dinner outta it too. :)

[JMK]

With Ricky dominating the way he is lately, and with Fiedler back, it's a totally different offense. I think its going to be a high-scoring game next week, but with the Dolphins on top. :)

I don't know if we should count the playoffs, there's just so few games. I'd prefer to have a separate pool for that.

[Jedi Master Carr]

Hey the Playoffs would make it more of a challenge :) I guess we could keep them seprerate its up to everybody else.

[Ishan Shade]

Doesn't matter to me.

I kinda like to see a regular season winner and a playoffs winner as well.

[Jedieb]

Ahh, to be a football fan that knows more about American Football than the Americans

"COnsidering they're the two I have NO idea about (Were Tennessee even around ten years ago?)..."

Yes, we're all in awe. :lol

[ReaperFett]

Only two! ;)