The Official 08\09 NFL Football Thread

[jflip2002]

So lets get this weeks predictions:
Pittsburgh dominates San Diego
Baltimore upsets Tennessee
Carolina beats Az (Im pulling for AZ)
Eagles Upset Giants

I dont think the Pittsburgh game will be very good. Even if Big Ben doesnt play, Leftwich can lead that team past SD. SD wont be able to do anything on that defense (though that defense isnt as good as the Ravens).

I think Tennessee Baltimore will be one of those dirty, nasty games, thats boring for most fans to watch (unless youre a true fan). But Baltimore looks real good, I lust for that defense. I think it'll be a question on how healthy Tennessee's Dline is to stop all 3 Baltimore RBS, and I dont think they can do it all game.

AZ isnt that good, Carolina is overrated. Id imagine Carolina wins, but Id love to see AZ win, just incase Philly wins Vs. NYG, its an easier road to the SB.

I think whoever wins Philadelphia Vs. New York goes to the Superbowl. Both games were close, both games Philly could have won. The first game NYG won, but couldnt have won the last meeting. We are on a roll in Philly, and I think we can pull this off. We held Eli to 37 passing yards throughout the first 3 quarters in our second meeting this season. If Asante is healthy, I dont see them doing anything in the passing game against us. Mikell was a key to us beating Minnesota, and Id expect him to tear it up again, stopping the smaller RBs. Jacobs will be held in check by our big boys in the middle. The thing I hate is the fact people are starting to pick Philly. The NYG defense isnt really all that intimidating. I think as long as we run the ball 40% and incorporate some screens, and get Djacks the ball, we should impose our will.

Philly Wins.

[jflip2002]

:giggle:

I dont own a house fortunately, lol. I definitely didnt see that coming. I am happy to see AZ win, hopefully they beatCar, and we beat NYG. We can kill AZ again.

This should be another tough game, though. Hopefully we can get Bwest and Buck on track real early. The way our defense is playing, as long as no mistakes are made, we should be in the ball game all day long. It should be a matter of who makes the least amount of mistakes.

[Collin]

Hey Vikings, congrats on a well played second half! Sorry that Philly had to randomly be so totally fucking awesome again.

Now I eagerly await some more 2 inch passes from McNabb against the giants, since he has apparently gained the super throwing powers of a second grade girl.

[Jb325is]

Wow Arizona played defense! Great game by them, they did everything they weren't supposed to be able to do.. Yet another great Colts/Chargers game also.

[TwoJ's]

Colts beat the chargers
Falcons beat the Cardinals
Ravens beat the Dolphins
Eagles destroy the Vikings

Bet the house on it.

:giggle:

[bmmf]

CHARGERS woot woot!!

[(:Jordan:)]

How about them Cards!! Great game by them!

[Jb325is]

I didn't disagree, just said its hard to be confident enough to say its a given. My picks this week were:

Falcons
Eagles
Colts
Dolphins

I wanted to pick the Chargers but couldn't do it

To your edit:

Arizona has had some huge offensive games this year and the Falcons have been gapped up in the secondary in a few. I think ATL will win, but I don't expect it to be a defensive struggle.

That's why I said Flacco is the key, he's the quarterback. If he can take care of the ball I think they should win, although I hope they don't

Jackson has been playing well since coming back and if he can throw the ball the Peterson might have some room to run. If Dawkins plays like he did last week there is no chance either way.

[jflip2002]

So you chose all the teams we chose, while appearing to disagree.

Id just say that Joe Flacco wont have much to do with the game. It'll be all defense, and all running. Atlantas secondary can be suspect, but what does that matter if AZ cant block, and cant stop the run? 8 in a row for the colts, and SD hasnt looked impressive in any wins (denver doesnt count, their Defense blows).

As far as philly... one week we look amazing, the next we look like shit.... They looked like shit one game out of the last 4. If Minn is counting on Tavaris to win the game, there's zero chance. For them to beat Philly, AD WILL HAVE TO do it all himself. If I ran 50 plays as a viking, 46 would be runs, 4 would be play actions. Philly can pretty much have 8 in the box, and make sure Berrian doesnt get by you.

[Jb325is]

I don't think there is any "givens"... SD always plays the Colts hard and now that Tomlinson is 100% healthy they may be able to actually score some points. If the Colts offense plays like it should they will win.

On paper the Falcons should beat the Cardinals.. Atlanta's secondary is suspect though, if John Abraham isn't 100% and they can't get pressure on Warner then it could be a good game. But I do believe that Atlanta will be able to put up a lot of points in this game.

Ravens/Dolpins may be the closest game. Miami is going to have to do some crazy shit to move the ball much on Baltimore though. I'd say this game hinges on Joe Flacco.

I have no idea about the Eagles. One week they look amazing and the next they look like complete shit. Tavaris Jackson needs to have a big game for Minnesota because AP can't do it by himself against the Philly defense.

[jflip2002]

I thought the only real givens were the Colts and the Eagles. But I understand I am biased. This is going to be an ugly game. The Vikings' dline is very scary, but nothing else on their team (besides AD) is intimidating in the least. If AD goes off, we're screwed. Keep him in check, and I dont see there being a way we lose this game.

[Turf1600]

The only one that's iffy is the eagles and the vikings - imo. Barring a huge upset the rest are a given.

[jflip2002]

Colts beat the chargers
Falcons beat the Cardinals
Ravens beat the Dolphins
Eagles destroy the Vikings

Bet the house on it.

[jflip2002]

Jay Cutler is a scumbag, I dislike him very much.

So like I predicted... Eagles beat the Colts in the SB.

[MikeK]

Goooooooooooo broncos!