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I think the NY Jets could be that annoying team might that sneaks into the playoffs as a wildcard. I just had a look at their schedule and there's nobody really on it apart from Kansas and New England, all the other games I give them a chance of hanging in there and maybe winning. A 9-7 record isn't an impossibility for them although I doubt it. Like you say with a decent Quarterback that team could be a contender, I see the Jets are going after Kirk Cousins now that Garopollo has landed in San Francisco, they think he is the missing piece to their puzzle.
To be truthful I'm more excited about the 2018 draft than I am on who is going to win the Super Bowl. The Redskins are doing nothing this year.
Yeah I remember Mark Sanchez getting the Jets deep into the playoffs. Around 2009-2011 the New York Jets were a Super Bowl contender, they were just unfortunate they ran into an white hot Peyton Manning who was throwing an average of three Touchdowns a game and a solid Pittsburgh defense.
Interesting to see what happens to Cousins, I can't believe Washington are just going to let him walk away after all the time and money they have invested in him. The Redskins should have got rid of him last year when his stock was sky high and there was talk of San Franciso's no2 overal pick of the 2017 draft being on the table in exchange for him.
I'm literally holding my breath and hoping the Redskins draft the Quarterback of the future in the 2018 draft. Cousins going to NY Jets is a good fit for the Jets.
Dallas and Jerry Jones cheated their way out of Elliot's suspension, again. At this rate Dallas will win the Superbowl before he's suspended. I also have them upsetting KC now. Poor Alfred Morris still doesn't get a start.
Even though they are risking losing Elliot for playoffs, I doubt it will happen. This time it was almost officially said he would sit out this week, and bam they delay it further. This WILL continue and Dallas will now make playoffs *sigh*. 10-6 seems very likely now; even 12-4 and a division title could be achieved.
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I'll laugh if Dallas get into the Divisional playoffs and the NFL impose the ban on Elliot then. That would be hilarious. Alfred Morris is a better running back than the three Washington currently have, it's annoying they got rid of him, to Dallas of all teams.
If I were Dallas I'd take the six week ban now and go with McFadden in the meantime, he's a proven 1,000 yard runner and they've also got Albert Morris who is also capable of getting 1,000 yards in a season like he did when he played for the Redskins.
They don't have to take the ban. They'll just keep skipping it for the next few years, until it turns into a 1-match suspension. If they wanted to take it thy would've done it straight away and had him back & suspension free at week 7.
Elliot will now torch the poor KC defense for 150 yards & 2TDs.
God I just hate everything about that team. I mean I don't mind Dak, but he's a bit overrated. Elliot gets under my skin, & don't get me started about Jerry Jones. He said he'll bench any player that protests during the national anthem. I'd love to see Dak & Zeke kneel this week lol.
« Last edited by Matt77 on Nov 4th 2017 »
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I hope so. But Dallas lost to the red-hot Packers on the last possession 31-35, before destroying SF 40-10 (who had been very competitive in their last 5 games) away from home, and easily accounting for Washington away from home 33-19. In that time period, Elliot has rushed for 413 yards (137 yards per game) for 4TDs.
They play KC (pretty bad defense) at home after 2 stints away from home. Homeground advantage made me pick Dallas. And that I'm a pessimist & hate Dallas, therefore I expect them to win and pisss me off. Plus, KC only beat Denver by 10 (at home) even though they forced 5 turnovers. 0TDs in their last 3 quarters too.
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LOL Washington are currently leading 10-2 over Seattle (after trailing 0-2) and Blair Walsh has missed 3/3 FGs!!! It's played IN SEATTLE too!
Do not blow this lead again Washington. PLEASE!
Seattle scored, but luckily Wilson's 2-point attempt was intercepted. That's technically 3 from him so far. Washington leading 10-8 but the offense is flailing. Hopefully Blair Walsh missed FG #4, otherwise it looks dire.
Lucky. Cousins lost a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown but it was reversed. Still screwed though.
Defense made a great 3rd & 1 stop, but when Washington got into Seattle territory the stupid defense gave away penalties, & Cousins got sacked, again. Then they made an awful 29 yard punt. With just over 2 minutes left, watch Seattle steamroll their way to a TD.
...and they scored a TD. Only took 5 plays. Missed the 2-point attempt but Washington trail 10-14, away from home, with an inept offense, & 90 seconds left.
My God. Came back from my exam to an amazing surprise. Cousins supposedly crumbles under pressure? 2 bombs on their way to stealing it. Then there was a hail mary that a Seattle receiver fumbled in the end zone!
Wonderful to see that scum Seattle go down, at home.
« Last edited by Matt77 on Nov 5th 2017 »
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Well, overall an interesting week so far. Houston's season was already over, and now after that horror loss, they have 0 chance. Jacksonville proved they CAN win at home, even without Fournette. New Orleans are definitely a Superbowl contender now. At 6-2 I don't see Drew Brees choking & missing playoffs. A 50-burger by LA Rams, away from home, was nice. They too are a contender, at least for a good position in playoffs. Atlanta are screwed while Carolina is back on track, somehow at 6-3? Philly also put up a 50-burger, against Denver's 'no fly zone' defense. They are confirmed SB favourites, I'm sorry. Tennessee are also somehow 5-3 even though their form has been mediocre at best. Baltimore are so bloody inconsistent, and will NOT get close to playoffs. Poor San Francisco are 0-9, simply because they were beaten solely by Adrian Peterson's 150+ yards. And just when I thought Seattle were the 2nd best NFC team, & that Washington could not beat a contender, bam. Kansas City are also pretenders, & Dallas sadly contenders. Elliot rushing for 100+ yards & 1TD. Oakland are also a mystery, impressing against Miami & breaking Miami's 12 game winning streak of one possession games. Jay Cutler actually played well (311 yards, 3TDs, 0INTs) and Drake averaged 7.7 yards per carry.
4-8 so far this week. Knew I shouldn't have picked Cincy, but then again I got Dallas correct. After being 23-5 in 2 weeks I've already been worse than that in 12 games.
« Last edited by Matt77 on Nov 5th 2017 »
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I see J. Ajayi has fitted straight into the Philadelphia offense handling the ball 8 times for 77 yards at a 9.6 yard average and 1 Touchdown. Pretty goods stats for a debut performance, the longeset run was a 46 yard Touchdown run. Philadelphia are looking like a dangerous team, they've got Dallas to play twice so that should be interesting, I need Dallas to lose twice and the Redskins to beat Dallas in Texas to have any chance of Washington reaching the playoffs.
Washington's run game is pathetic, Rob Kelley handled the ball 14 times for 18 yards at a 1.3 yard average. The longest run was for 5 yards. He can be forgiven though because he scored 2 Touchdowns. I have a horrible feeling Dallas are going to be that team after a dodgey start that will emerge as the NFC favourites by the end of the season, the two key games are against Philadelphia, whoever wins those you have to say is the favourite to represent the NFC against the Patriots in the Super Bowl. I'm hoping it's Philadelphia.
I was hoping the Dolphins would beat the Raiders, looks like Miami are going to be a mid leage team and miss the playoffs. New Orleans are starting to look dangerous, I hope they trip up in a couple of weeks time against Washington.
Not that I'm complaining but how comes NY Giants have got so bad so suddenly? I know Beckham jr is injured but surely that wouldn't affect the team that much? I think they'll be looking at the Quarterbacks on draft day to replace Ely Manning who obviously is not getting the job done these days.
How did the Patriots manage to get their bye week so late into the season?
I swear I blink & I've already written a massive paragraph whenever I post in this thread. Good luck reading it all ;)
Really hope Philly destroy Dallas both times. The amount of cocky Dallas fans I've seen who are bragging about their upcoming sweep of Philly is really getting to me.
I feel like if Washington got an elite RB they could upgrade to a regular playoff team who is seeking to be a SB contender. Another WR would help too. Their defense played really well minus the majority of the 4th quarter. They also nearly scored a defensive two-point conversion. Seattle put up 41 points last week (5TDs) at home, & this week put up 14 points (2TDs) at home. If Washington can escape from this brutal part of the schedule with perhaps a 5-7 or 6-6 record, they have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs considering they have injured, beat up players. Next up are Minnesota & New Orleans (to follow Kansas City, Philadelphia, & Dallas), but then there's a reprieve in NY Giants, before Dallas again. After that, it's LA Chargers, Arizona, Denver, & NY Giants. In 2 weeks time even if they're 4-6 they should go 5-1 to finish, leading to a 9-7 finish, which will give them a chance. If they can snag an upset 10-6 will be fine.
Miami gave up over 100 yards in penalties. They didn't do too much wrong actually, but at 4-4 and no bye it's getting desperate. Tampa Bay at 2-6, boy oh boy they could get spanked by some teams at the end of the season when they're tired & have no motivation. Same with Miami. Their schedule is brutal. Carolina, Tampa Bay, New England, Denver, New England, Buffalo, Kansas City, Buffalo. That's looking like 2-6, and 6-10 overall.
And yes New Orleans are legit. A couple of weeks ago I brought them up out of no-where cause I saw a speck of hope, but it's real. Brees, Ingram, Kamara, & an improving defense (lead 30-3 at 3QT yesterday). And like I said, playoff experience will be important, & NO have some of that.
New York Giants haven't changed that much imo. Last season they started 2-3 before going on a 6-game winning streak against really weak opposition. Their offense was always terrible; their defense got them through a lot of games. But this season yes they've had injuries, but the defense has really dropped off. 1-8 since the wild card round last season when they lead the red-hot Packers 6-0 away from home on the cusp of half time, but leaked 2 late TDs and got destroyed 13-38. That probably sucked a lot of confidence out of the team. I mean look at the responses of the last 2 SB runner ups. 6-10 Panthers (down 9 wins) and 4-4 Falcons (down 1 win at this stage last season).
And didn't you know. It's WWNFL. Jk. But speaking of bye weeks, I hate how the NFL do the byes. Teams can have their bye week as early as week 5 (WAY too early), and as late as week 11 (good timing). Denver, Washington, Atlanta, & New Orleans have to play 11 straight games, & then playoffs if they make it, while NY Jets, Indianapolis, San Francisco, & Carolina play 5 games and then it's end of season. Oh, and don't forget that the NFL can give you a bye week in week 1 if there's a disaster instead of playing at a different stadium on a Tuesday night. Miami & Tampa Bay have to play 16 straight games leading up to playoffs; ELEVEN less than Carolina will have to. I really wish 16 teams had a bye in week 9, & the other 16 have their bye in week 10. Yes there's half the games & the NFL will have a cry cause they'll lose ratings for a fortnight, but it's unfair to the players.
« Last edited by Matt77 on Nov 6th 2017 »
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Broncos quit this season Giants did one worse and quit on their coach Philly still overrated KC showing they were overrated from day uno 49ers using Beathard as sacrificial lamb One more loss for each, and Seattle & Atlanta are in trouble Miami is in trouble from here on out Cowboys proved that with Elliott, they are still the team to beat in NFC East
Warrior13, you still think Philadelphia is overated with the addition of Ajayi in their ranks, a proven back who is capable of producing a 200 yard game on any given week. The Dolphins only got rid of him because he was causing unrest in the locker room and has a bad knee which looked fine on Sunday when he was disecting the Denver defense on only 8 carries.
Do you think Dallas will beat Philadelphia home and away? That to me is the game that decides who is the best team in the NFC let alone the East.
Out of interest, how many teams do you think will dog-it for the rest of the season in the hope of picking up one of the touted franchise Quarterbacks next season? I'm a bit suspicious of the NY Giants and the Denver Broncos who don't even look like they're trying.
The Redskins now have had two miracle wins this season (San Francisco and Seattle), I think they need more than a running back and wide reciever, they should really be sitting at 2-6.
I think he thinks Philly are overrated, based on early season results (they scraped past some awful teams). However now they're having really impressive results. They cannot be overrated anymore. Maybe they're not playing at a 8-1 level, but what team can? I'd day their level is at that of a 7-2 team.
I think if Elliot plays both matches, Dallas will win their home game against Philly, but lose away. They both seem fairly evenly matched, but Dallas are 3 games behind.
It looks like Cleveland & NY Giants are looking for a new QB, & Denver seem to be giving up like Warrior said. Imo San Francisco have made a mistake getting Garoppolo. He's played 1 & 1/2 games and already they think he's their franchise QB. Look at what Washington thought with RGIII. Arizona also need a new QB. While Drew Stanton is much better than I thought, he's not a starter. However Arizona are actually trying hard to win matches (are 4-4 somehow) which I think is better than tanking and losing all confidence.
I agree Seattle was a miracle (but then again Seattle had scored 0TDs in 50 minutes and magically scored two in 5 minutes, so you could argue that was a miracle) but San Francisco was merely luck. That game was controlled by Washington all day until a frantic last 2 minutes or so. They were also extremely unlucky against Kansas City (while they were in red-hot form). Just remember, their losses have been Philadelphia (8-1), Kansas City (6-3), Philadelphia (8-1), & Dallas (5-3). They are all quality teams which would've been expected to be losses. On the flip side, their wins have been Los Angeles Rams (6-2), Oakland (4-5 but improving), San Francisco (0-9 yes, but have been very competitive and close in at least 5 matches), & Seattle (5-3). They have had ONE easy game. The other seven have been difficult. I mean geez, LA Rams just scored 51 away from home, & Washington beat them. 2-6 from that schedule would be acceptable in my eyes.
I feel really bad for CJ Beathard, the 49ers QB who will soon lose his job after 3 starts which haven't been terrible (even though his WRs are mostly terrible, & he has an awful o-line). The kid nearly passed for 300 yards yesterday, and only threw his interception because time was running out & he had to force something. You watch, when Garoppolo plays he'll pass for 2TDs & 3INTs.
« Last edited by Matt77 on Nov 6th 2017 »
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Dennis: Yeah, Philly is overrated. Some are saying Super Bowl with them, but the won?t even reach the NFC Championship. I think Dallas can win both with Elliott, split if he doesn?t. As for Denver and NY Giants, they quit, simple as that. Denver more so over since we know their Defense is better than that.
Matt: Yeah, I feel bad for CJ. No wideouts. No o-line. Mediocre defense with many holes. And more injuries with the passing weeks. Garoppolo couldn?t, can?t and won?t do any better, and the 49ers know this. I have a feeling they?re either going to save Garoppolo?s head for next year, or they?ll trade him to Cleveland for numerous first round picks. At least that would give them more young talent to build around CJ or another young franchise quarterback.
San Fransisco did give up their 2nd round pick (currently #34 pick) for Garoppolo so I don't see them getting rid of him. That said, they should play him for the last 4-6 games and if he's a bust, get rid of him.
And Warrior, if Philly won't reach the NFC Championship game, who does? Dallas? Playoff chokers. Seattle? Terribly inconsistent. Green Bay? Lol. Atlanta? Lol. LA Rams? Possibly. Minnesota? Overrated. New Orleans? I think so. Washington? Terribly inconsistent. Personally I see a New Orleans @ Philadelphia NFC Championship game, with the only team who can replace Philly in that game being LA Rams.
I get you're a football mastermind, but how I don't see Philly missing out. They just look too solid a team. Last season's 13-2 when trying Dallas featured a rookie QB and a rookie RB (alongside a mediocre defense). This Philly team features 2nd year QB, a veteran RB, a 3rd year RB, a 2nd year RB, & a rookie RB. Philly aren't playoff chokers either.
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My Super Bowl Pick remains the same at this point: New England vs Atlanta
If Atlanta loses this upcoming week, I might reconsider. Philly hasn't beat anyone, so I'd still pick Seattle and Dallas over them; shoot, I'd even put more money on the Rams instead of Philly. I get it, Philly looks good. But it's easy to do that against mediocre teams and ones that up and decide to quick in that very match up.
As for Garoppolo... Don't be surprised if the 49ers don't play him this year. I just say that because this year is already shot. There is no need to lose out on the top pick in the draft, as well as risk his health with that dreadful O-line. If he looks good in practice, you should have all the reassurance you need for him being your future. If he impresses enough in practice, Franchise Tag him and save him for next year. Also, as I mentioned, don't play him in case the 49ers have some thoughts of trading him for more. The 49ers literally stole picks from the Bears in the last draft to move up just one spot in the first round, and, as I alluded to, the 49ers might be able to get multiple First Round Picks if they don't play Garoppolo and keep other teams thinking he is some great thing. (Just something to keep in mind.)
If Elliot plays Atlanta will lose to Dallas. If Elliot doesn't play they might still lose. I swear no team can have an elite offense and elite defense. Atlanta last season had an amazing offense, but an awful defense. This season the defense has improved, but the offense has dropped right off. Atlanta are lucky though, that they get 2 automatic wins against Tampa Bay eventually, but they'll have some tough ones. Dallas - L @ Seattle - L Tampa Bay - W Minnesota - W/L New Orleans - W/L @ Tampa Bay - W @ New Orleans - L Carolina - W/L I'd say best case scenario they finish 9-7, but could finish as low as 6-10. And remember, they had an escape against Chicago & a lucky reversed Detroit game-winning TD. They could've been 2-6 right now if luck had gone against them. Also they choke. 17-0 HT lead against Miami, at home, and they lose. 10-0 lead against Carolina at QT, and they lose. The way they got dispatched by New England (0-23 before garbage time) says they can't contend with the big guns. Week 2 (the Green Bay win) was a long time ago. Matt Ryan is turning the ball over too often, & not making the big throws he did last season.
Philly's wins have been:
@ Washington (30-17) - Washington are 0-5 in season openers. Win meant nothing. New York Giants (27-24) - Miracle 61-yard FG to avoid going to overtime against the now 1-7 Giants. Lucky win. @ LA Chargers (26-24) - Scraped past a at the-time 0-4 Chargers outfit, but they went on to win their next 3 games, so it's misleading to say they were weak opposition. Arizona (34-7) - Thrashed the lifeless Cardinals, keeping them to one score. Weak opposition but still a big scoreline. @ Carolina (28-23) - Impressive away victory against a decent Panthers team, & against the refs, who gave Carolina 126 yards in penalties compared to Philly's 1 yard given. Also overcame a deficit early. Washington (34-24) - Fairly decent win given they came from an early deficit to win, and considering that team just beat Seattle IN Seattle. San Francisco (33-10) - Big win against the no-confidence 49ers. Denver (51-23) - Huge win against the 'no fly zone' Denver D. Putting up a 50-burger against any team, no matter how good or bad they are, is a massive achievement.
From what I see from this, early on they were having wins that weren't convincing, but they're slowly becoming more meaningful. Yes blame the fact they've played barely any good teams matters, but they can only play who's on their schedule.
Imo then, San Francisco should trade him away for the #1 overall pick, & pick a franchise QB. Then with other draft picks, build a young o-line that can protect the new QB.
What's your predictions for playoff spots? I'd say: (First team=#1 seed etc)
Boy oh boy. The NFC has some bloody good teams.
« Last edited by Matt77 on Nov 7th 2017 »
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The only problem is though Matt the AFC have a team that is head and shoulders better than all of them in New England
Why does everyone rank Seattle so highly? That is a team on the way down, their time as a contender is over. Atlanta are flawed, they choke under pressure, they will never win the Super Bowl with their current team. Not sure what to make of the LA Rams, I think they need another season before they can become serious contenders for the Super Bowl but they look like a team on the rise. New Orleans like Matt says are a possibility, Drew Brees knows there are not many seasons left in him and he'll be desperate to get another Super Bowl victory to solidyfy his legacy, he has a team around him that is capable of going deep into the Playoffs. Other teams like Washington, Carolina and Minnesota are above average teams capable of beating anyone on the day but are not good enough to put together a Championship run.
That leaves Dallas and Philadelphia, two up and coming young teams that in my opinion are the solid favourites to represent the NFC, which one is the question though? Until they play each other it looks like a coin toss. If I had to choose I'd go Dallas.
My prediction for the Super Bowl is New England vs Dallas with New England winning a close game which Brady pulls out the hat in the final 2 minutes.
As for Garopollo, he has to be the most overated Quarterback of all-time, the guy has only played one and a half games in the NFL and everyone is talking about him as if he is a superstar. The Patriots got rid of him because they know he is not that good, he only got his current status because he was Tom Brady's understudy at the Patriots. I personally think the guy is in for a rude awakening in San Francisco when it will become apparent early on he is average at best.
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