oh... and Polamalu is back !!!!!!!! 
The National Football League-that was the week that was
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Quote from armoured saint:
The Stillers are picking up momentum... LOOK OUT!!
Lol. They lose 2 games in a row against decent AFC teams, then beat a 3-11 NFC team, and you think they are "picking up momentum". Go back to the heavy metal threads Longshot/Overtooled/Armored Saint. At least you seem to know what you're talking about there.
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Big Ben's shoulder is healing up good and assuming he doesn't act like a fullback anymore...
Ward is indestructible
Parker's out for year but he and his fibulae will be back next year better than ever..
247lb! Davenport ! is finnaly finding those lanes and coming into his own
The Stillers are picking up momentum... LOOK OUT!!
Yeah, a broken fibula is nothing. Not even weight bearing. They heal up with no side-effects. Tibia woulda been a different story.
Use of Davenport on some key plays during the last two games woulda kept the score closer, so I'm glad to see him getting some time, but Parker will be missed for sure.
This last game shouldn't be too difficult, and going in 11-5 isn't too bad, but I had expected 12-4 at the very worst. The Jets loss really stung.
I read an article yesterday that claimed the only reason Pitt started off well was because of an easy schedule, and that their true colors are starting to show during the last few games. It's true that their schedule was easy at first , but nobody seems to be mentioning the fact that The Pats have one of the easiest schedules in the league. I mean c'mon, who wouldn't want two games each against NY Jets, Miami, and Buffalo? I'm not trying to discredit them, because they have shown that they can beat the best, but the only other division that can even challenge them for an easier division schedule is the NFC West.
And if we're talking about showing true colors in the final stretch, let's look at the Pat's last 4 games. Lucky wins against Eagles and Ravens, and a relatively horrible showing against the Jets. I used to think they would go unbeaten for sure, but the way things are going they might struggle to get that final W against the Giants.
Cache, at the start of the season the Pats schedule was considered amongst the toughest in the NFL, based on 2006 team results. Yes, they have had it relatively easy in their own division against Jets High School and Dolphins Kindergarten teams, but don't forget some of the teams outside their division that they've had to go through. Pitt, Indy, S.Diego, Dallas. All division leaders/winners.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2830466
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2830466
high fives on your analysis, cache..
Eli'ssss a coming!! "NE" you better hide .. but you'll never get away .. no no no never !! the card's say aaaa 'broken heart'
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QAnVaGv9d2s
Eli'ssss a coming!! "NE" you better hide .. but you'll never get away .. no no no never !! the card's say aaaa 'broken heart'
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QAnVaGv9d2s
My post noted the fact that they have beaten the best. Indeed, facing San Diego and Dallas early wasn't easy. I'm not saying they aren't good. I'm just surprised that nobody seems to be attacking them like everyone else. Pat's division is a cakewalk and it would appear that they are seriously losing steam over the past few weeks. They are barely getting past very easy teams.
But I guess that's blasphemy amongst analysts right now.
Quote from armoured saint:
one thing for certain the browns won't get past first playoff game assuming they get there which they won't
You know Saint, if we could, I would take this bet in a heartbeat with you. We beat Cinci, we are in. Tenn loses, we are in.
I like those odds.
So, when the Browns DO make the playoffs this weekend, I'll expect an apology right here on ET since you will be WRONG. You are blinded by your love for the Stoolers that you don't see the obvious...
Exactly macal!
AS - if you want to see what momentum looks like, take a look at the Browns this year. That is the very definition of momentum.
uh oh a brownie hound
what's the diff..
if they sneak in the backdoor, they won't make it any further
they are loosers
Little late with my picks this week as I was out of town. I didn't want any part of Steelers-Rams thursday night anyway, so nothing lost.
This is a tricky time of the year for bettors. Some teams are locked into the playoffs and resting key players or just not trying very hard. Like the Cowboys or choking dog pussy Seahawks. Other teams have folded for the year and their players just are hoping to avoid getting hurt. That would be the Atlanta Falcons. A few remaining teams are fighting for the playoffs and have a lot of incentive. I think you have to focus on them.
Tonight we get Dallas at Carolina as a 10 1/2 point favorite. Dallas has turned in two consecutive dud games, Romo may have a bad thumb, and Carolina, despite seemingly losing 12 games in a row, is 6-8. They beat the choking dog wussygirl Seahawks last week, even though they really do not have a functioning QB. No way I touch this game. Who knows if the Boys show up or not.
The entire nation will tune in Sunday night to see one of the biggest games of the year, the surging Washington Redskins facing the Vikes in the Metrodome. The Vikings are a 6 1/2 point favorite, which seems to give a lot of credit to a one dimensional team that was lucky to beat the Bears. If the Redskins win, they take a huge step toward the playoffs, and if they lose, see ya next year. The key to this game is simple. Can the injury-depleted Redskins defense bottle up the Viking run game? If they can shut down Adrian Peterson, they have an excellent chance to win. If not, they could face a long night. I like the Redskins to win this game, but my judgment can be suspect at times regarding them, so i'll pass on this one.
In other games, Cleveland visits Cincy and is a 2 1/2 point favorite. Cincy laid a huge egg last week at SF. Cleveland is the season's cinderella team. A win puts them in the playoffs. Actually, this is one of those spreads that looks so inviting, I am tempted to pass it because Vegas is not in the habit of giving away Christmas presents. What the heck, let's gamble. Taking the Browns here.
GB is an 8 1/2 point favorite at Chicago. GB and Dallas are tied for the best record in the NFC, so one would think they have a big incentive. Didn't seem to work that way with Dallas last week, or maybe the Cowboys just like the idea of playing the conference championship game on the frozen tundra. Last time they did that, it didn't work out so well. Who can forget Bart Starr taking it into the endzone behind Jerry Kramer on a sneak to win the 1967 championship and put coach Vince Lombardi in Canton? Known as the infamous Ice Bowl game, over 50,000 hardy Packer fans sat through the coldest game in league history. The temperature was -13 at kickoff and the windchill was -46. Don't expect Jessica Simpson to be in attendance if they repeat that one. Anyway, the Bears are not a bad team, but they cannot get a handle on the QB position. Maybe they should just punt on first down? At least that would hold down their turnovers. 8 1/2 is a lot to give on the road, but I think the Packers take care of business here. Take the Packers.
Indy hosts Houston and gives 7. Not sure if we see the full Indy roster this week, so I'm passing.
NE is a 22 point favorite at home against the Dolphins. I will try to work up some jokes about Tuna and Dolphins. Until then, staying away from this one.
The Giants go upstate to visit the Bills as 2 1/2 point favorites. Interesting game. The Bills are still alive for the playoffs, and the Giants have gone from locks to needing to win a game to clinch a spot. The small spread looks about right to me. The Giants are struggling, and the Bills have played surprisingly well. An upset here wouldn't shock me, but I can't see an edge so I'll pass.
Red hot Jacksonville is at home against Oakland as a 13 point favorite. Lot of points for a team that is not an offensive superpower. I'm going with the hot team however and taking the Jags.
TB visits SF as 5 1/2 point favorites. SF burned me last week, but I can't see them doing much against TB. Not sure how much incentive TB has, as they've clinched. Probably wiser to leave this one alone, but I'm going with the Bucs here.
The Monday night game features SD hosting Denver as 8 1/2 point favorites. This probably looked like a great matchup when they drew up the TV schedule, but as it turns out, SD has clinched their division and Denver will be watching the playoffs. As with TB, not sure how much enthusiasm the Bolts will bring to this one. They have some injury issues as well, so not even tempted to get involved here.
This is a tricky time of the year for bettors. Some teams are locked into the playoffs and resting key players or just not trying very hard. Like the Cowboys or choking dog pussy Seahawks. Other teams have folded for the year and their players just are hoping to avoid getting hurt. That would be the Atlanta Falcons. A few remaining teams are fighting for the playoffs and have a lot of incentive. I think you have to focus on them.
Tonight we get Dallas at Carolina as a 10 1/2 point favorite. Dallas has turned in two consecutive dud games, Romo may have a bad thumb, and Carolina, despite seemingly losing 12 games in a row, is 6-8. They beat the choking dog wussygirl Seahawks last week, even though they really do not have a functioning QB. No way I touch this game. Who knows if the Boys show up or not.
The entire nation will tune in Sunday night to see one of the biggest games of the year, the surging Washington Redskins facing the Vikes in the Metrodome. The Vikings are a 6 1/2 point favorite, which seems to give a lot of credit to a one dimensional team that was lucky to beat the Bears. If the Redskins win, they take a huge step toward the playoffs, and if they lose, see ya next year. The key to this game is simple. Can the injury-depleted Redskins defense bottle up the Viking run game? If they can shut down Adrian Peterson, they have an excellent chance to win. If not, they could face a long night. I like the Redskins to win this game, but my judgment can be suspect at times regarding them, so i'll pass on this one.
In other games, Cleveland visits Cincy and is a 2 1/2 point favorite. Cincy laid a huge egg last week at SF. Cleveland is the season's cinderella team. A win puts them in the playoffs. Actually, this is one of those spreads that looks so inviting, I am tempted to pass it because Vegas is not in the habit of giving away Christmas presents. What the heck, let's gamble. Taking the Browns here.
GB is an 8 1/2 point favorite at Chicago. GB and Dallas are tied for the best record in the NFC, so one would think they have a big incentive. Didn't seem to work that way with Dallas last week, or maybe the Cowboys just like the idea of playing the conference championship game on the frozen tundra. Last time they did that, it didn't work out so well. Who can forget Bart Starr taking it into the endzone behind Jerry Kramer on a sneak to win the 1967 championship and put coach Vince Lombardi in Canton? Known as the infamous Ice Bowl game, over 50,000 hardy Packer fans sat through the coldest game in league history. The temperature was -13 at kickoff and the windchill was -46. Don't expect Jessica Simpson to be in attendance if they repeat that one. Anyway, the Bears are not a bad team, but they cannot get a handle on the QB position. Maybe they should just punt on first down? At least that would hold down their turnovers. 8 1/2 is a lot to give on the road, but I think the Packers take care of business here. Take the Packers.
Indy hosts Houston and gives 7. Not sure if we see the full Indy roster this week, so I'm passing.
NE is a 22 point favorite at home against the Dolphins. I will try to work up some jokes about Tuna and Dolphins. Until then, staying away from this one.
The Giants go upstate to visit the Bills as 2 1/2 point favorites. Interesting game. The Bills are still alive for the playoffs, and the Giants have gone from locks to needing to win a game to clinch a spot. The small spread looks about right to me. The Giants are struggling, and the Bills have played surprisingly well. An upset here wouldn't shock me, but I can't see an edge so I'll pass.
Red hot Jacksonville is at home against Oakland as a 13 point favorite. Lot of points for a team that is not an offensive superpower. I'm going with the hot team however and taking the Jags.
TB visits SF as 5 1/2 point favorites. SF burned me last week, but I can't see them doing much against TB. Not sure how much incentive TB has, as they've clinched. Probably wiser to leave this one alone, but I'm going with the Bucs here.
The Monday night game features SD hosting Denver as 8 1/2 point favorites. This probably looked like a great matchup when they drew up the TV schedule, but as it turns out, SD has clinched their division and Denver will be watching the playoffs. As with TB, not sure how much enthusiasm the Bolts will bring to this one. They have some injury issues as well, so not even tempted to get involved here.