The results for the Wild Card Games. Arizona 51, Green Bay 45 (OT), Baltimore 33, New England 14, Dallas 34, Philadelphia 14, N.Y. Jets 24, Cincinnati 14.
My picks for week one came out 2/2
This week the games get even more intense as the Divisional Rounds decide who will go to the AFL and NFL Championship games. The question is who will be going there?
So here are my predictions for the Divisional Games.
Sunday 17TH 1PM on FOX
Dallas Cowboys VS Minnesota Vikings
Vegas odds have Vikings favored between -2.5 to -3 points.
This is another game that should be packed with offense.
It will be up to the defense on either team to create turn overs that will determine the outcome of this game. Well at least thats what I think.
The Dallas offense averages 399 yards per game, while the Vikings average is 379 yards per game.
Dallas averages 367 passing yards per game, while Vikings average is 259 yards per game.
Dallas also averages 131 rushing yards, while the Vikings average 119 rushing yards.
Dallas averages 22 points per game, while the Vikings average 29 points per game.
The story is pretty much similar on the defensive side of the ball between these two teams.
Dallas Defenseive averages 315 yards allowed per game, while Vikings allowed 305 yards.
Dallas allowed an average of 225 passing yards per game, while the Vikings allowed 218 yards per game.
Dallas allowed an average of 15 points per game, and the Vikings allowed 19 points per game.
I had a hard time with this pick becuase I would like to see Brett Farve in the Super Bowl with the Vikings, but at the same time would like to see the Cowboys advance in the play offs. I believe it will come down to interceptions so I give the edge to Dallas.
MY PICK: COWBOYS
Sunday 4:30PM on CBS
New York Jets VS San Diego Chargers
Vegas has the Chargers favored by -7.5 to -8 points.
The New York Jets will need to pull out all the stops to beat the San Diego Chargers.
Looking at the averages on both sides of the field San Diego Chargers should win this game but stranger things have happened in the NFL.
The Offesive stats favor the Chargers:
Chargers averages 360 total yards per game, while the Jets average 321 Yards per game.
Chargers average 271 passing yards, and the Jets average only 148 yards.
Chargers average 88 rushing yards, while the Jets average 172 yards per game.
Chargers average 28 points per game, while the Jets average 21 points per game.
On the defensive side of the ball the averages favor the JETS however.
The Jets only allowed an average of 252 yards, while the Chargers allowed 327 yards.
Jets only allowed an average of 153 passing yards, while Chargers allowed 209 yards.
Jets only allowed an average of 14 points per game, while the Chargers allowed 20.
Jets only allowed 31% of third down conversions, the Chargers allowed 40%.
I think this will set up a classic offense vs defense game, and I feel the Jets have been under estimated up to this point.
The Jets would be the headline story if they can manage to beat the Chargers.
I like San Diego and would like to go with the Vegas odds but I am going to pick an upset in this game and say the Jets pull off a win in San Diego.
My Pick: JETS
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Monday, January 11, 2010
NFL Divisional Round Saturday Game Predictions
The results for the Wild Card Games. Arizona 51, Green Bay 45 (OT), Baltimore 33, New England 14, Dallas 34, Philadelphia 14, N.Y. Jets 24, Cincinnati 14.
My picks for week one came out 2/2.
This week the games get even more intense as the Divisional Rounds decide who will go to the AFL and NFL Championship games. The question is who will be going there?
So here are my predictions for the Divisional Games.
SATURDAY 16th 4:30PM on Fox
Arizona Cardinals VS New Orleans Saints
This should be a high scoring game because both teams have an offense that can move the ball down the field, I think the defense will decide the game.
Offensive Stats:
Cardnials average 344 yards per game while the Saints average 403 yards per game.
Cardinals average passing yards per game are 251 yards, and the Saints average 272 yards.
Cardinals average rushing yards per game 93, and the Saints average 131 yards.
The game should be very offensive, but I give the edge to the Saints on defense.
Vegas odds have the Saints favored by -7 points.
MY PICK: SAINTS
SATURDAY 16TH 8:15PM on CBS
Baltimore Ravens VS Indaipolis Colts
Vegas odds have the Colts favored by -6.5 points, and most people are picking the Colts to move to the Super Bowl. I have a different type of view about the Colts.
I was dissapointed they did not go for the perfect season and lost the last two games of regular season. I do not feel the Colts are unbeatable I saw the Jaguars almost beat them in Jacksonville, Florida. The game came down to the last play of the fourth quarter. IF Jacksonville Jaguars can nearly beat the Colts than the Ravens have a very good chance to win this game in my book.
It will come down to turn overs and defense in this game and I give that edge to the Ravens.
On Defense the Ravens only allowed an average of 300 yards per game, while the Colts allowed 339 yards per game.
Ravens only allowed 207 passing yards per game, while the Colts allowed 212.
Ravens only allowed 93 rushing yards per game, while the Colts allowed 126.
Ravens allow an average of 16 points per game while the Colts average 19 points.
Ravens also only allowed 36 percent of third down conversions, while Colts allowed 45percent of third down conversions.
MY PICK: RAVENS
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My picks for week one came out 2/2.
This week the games get even more intense as the Divisional Rounds decide who will go to the AFL and NFL Championship games. The question is who will be going there?
So here are my predictions for the Divisional Games.
SATURDAY 16th 4:30PM on Fox
Arizona Cardinals VS New Orleans Saints
This should be a high scoring game because both teams have an offense that can move the ball down the field, I think the defense will decide the game.
Offensive Stats:
Cardnials average 344 yards per game while the Saints average 403 yards per game.
Cardinals average passing yards per game are 251 yards, and the Saints average 272 yards.
Cardinals average rushing yards per game 93, and the Saints average 131 yards.
The game should be very offensive, but I give the edge to the Saints on defense.
Vegas odds have the Saints favored by -7 points.
MY PICK: SAINTS
SATURDAY 16TH 8:15PM on CBS
Baltimore Ravens VS Indaipolis Colts
Vegas odds have the Colts favored by -6.5 points, and most people are picking the Colts to move to the Super Bowl. I have a different type of view about the Colts.
I was dissapointed they did not go for the perfect season and lost the last two games of regular season. I do not feel the Colts are unbeatable I saw the Jaguars almost beat them in Jacksonville, Florida. The game came down to the last play of the fourth quarter. IF Jacksonville Jaguars can nearly beat the Colts than the Ravens have a very good chance to win this game in my book.
It will come down to turn overs and defense in this game and I give that edge to the Ravens.
On Defense the Ravens only allowed an average of 300 yards per game, while the Colts allowed 339 yards per game.
Ravens only allowed 207 passing yards per game, while the Colts allowed 212.
Ravens only allowed 93 rushing yards per game, while the Colts allowed 126.
Ravens allow an average of 16 points per game while the Colts average 19 points.
Ravens also only allowed 36 percent of third down conversions, while Colts allowed 45percent of third down conversions.
MY PICK: RAVENS
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
NFL to review policy on playoff teams resting starters
Coach Jim Caldwell played by the rules when he opted to pull quarterback Peyton Manning and other starters in the third quarter of the Indianapolis Colts' loss to the New York Jets last Sunday.
Those rules will come under review during the offseason, in part because of fan outrage following the Colts' 29-15 setback.
"We are aware of the fan reaction and that is a factor to be considered," NFL senior vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said.
"Some teams that have everything clinched, like the Giants and Patriots two years ago, choose to play all out to continue or gain momentum for the playoffs."
The current rule was endorsed by the league's competition committee, adopted by the 32 teams and reviewed in 2005. It states that a team that has clinched its division title "has earned the right" to rest its starters for the playoffs, and that preparing for the postseason is as important as "protecting some other team's playoff opportunity."
The Colts are expected to play Manning and other starters sparingly Sunday at Buffalo in a game that has no playoff ramifications. There's a chance San Diego, Cincinnati and New England will limit the playing time of some of their high-profile players in games that could determine another team's playoff fate.
"We expect to continue to review this issue," Aiello s
Those rules will come under review during the offseason, in part because of fan outrage following the Colts' 29-15 setback.
"We are aware of the fan reaction and that is a factor to be considered," NFL senior vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said.
"Some teams that have everything clinched, like the Giants and Patriots two years ago, choose to play all out to continue or gain momentum for the playoffs."
The current rule was endorsed by the league's competition committee, adopted by the 32 teams and reviewed in 2005. It states that a team that has clinched its division title "has earned the right" to rest its starters for the playoffs, and that preparing for the postseason is as important as "protecting some other team's playoff opportunity."
The Colts are expected to play Manning and other starters sparingly Sunday at Buffalo in a game that has no playoff ramifications. There's a chance San Diego, Cincinnati and New England will limit the playing time of some of their high-profile players in games that could determine another team's playoff fate.
"We expect to continue to review this issue," Aiello s
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Will the NFL go to a 18 game set up next year or in 2011?
More games that count, perhaps as early as August 2011?
That's exactly what NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants.
There are several hurdles before the league can expand its regular season from 16 to 17 or 18 games. Among them is reaching a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union.
Still, the commissioner hopes to present a proposal to the owners in May after the matter was discussed at length this week at the owners meetings.
"It's possible that we could vote in May, but we want to have core discussions on this," Goodell said Wednesday. "Anytime you have change, there is some reluctance. But it's clear we don't need four preseason games anymore."
Goodell said the league has not seriously discussed the subject with its broadcast partners. He couldn't imagine them not being interested in more meaningful games.
"I think the quality of NFL programming, that every one of our network partners would say, if they have the chance to have more regular-season programming, they'd be interested in it," Goodell said. "A key point is the fans also recognize players they want to see are not in those preseason games; that's why they are not attractive. They want to see those players play."
As for those players and their union, Goodell recognizes an expanded schedule will be part of CBA negotiations. Owners opted out of the current deal last year, and it expires after the 2010 schedule, which would be an uncapped season.
"Under the current agreement, additional regular-season games would not be covered," Goodell said. "I think our most important priority after we get done with our internal analysis is talking to our key partners, and that includes the players. I think we want to make sure that the right dialogue takes place before we make any final votes."
DeMaurice Smith, the NFLPA's incoming executive director, wants any decision that affects the players to happen collaboratively.
"His hope is that the concerns and interests of the players will be seriously considered," said George Atallah, a director at the public relations firm Qorvis Communications and a spokesman for Smith during his transition. "He was elected by the players to be their advocate on such issues and is more than ready to serve them."
Among the issues team owners must discuss is when the regular season would begin; how many bye weeks would be scheduled; how deep into February the playoffs and Super Bowl would go; and when the offseason programs -- including the combine and the draft -- would be held.
Plus, where would the extra games be played, particularly with 17 of them?
One possibility, an idea Goodell and senior vice president of sales and marketing Mark Waller first mentioned several years ago, would be 17 neutral-site games, including some abroad. That would enable the league to step up its efforts internationally, a particular goal of Goodell's.
"There's been some discussion about that," Goodell said. "That's been one of the appealing features of converting preseason games into regular-season games is it gives you more inventory, more games that you can take to neutral sites, either internationally or domestically. So that is a compelling feature."
Another option would be having one conference play nine home games during a season, and the other conference do so the next year.
An 18-game schedule, obviously, would eliminate such concerns. It also would mean dropping two preseason contests.
"Fans don't believe preseason games are up to our standards," Goodell said.
Clearly, neither does he.
The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
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That's exactly what NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants.
There are several hurdles before the league can expand its regular season from 16 to 17 or 18 games. Among them is reaching a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union.
Still, the commissioner hopes to present a proposal to the owners in May after the matter was discussed at length this week at the owners meetings.
"It's possible that we could vote in May, but we want to have core discussions on this," Goodell said Wednesday. "Anytime you have change, there is some reluctance. But it's clear we don't need four preseason games anymore."
Goodell said the league has not seriously discussed the subject with its broadcast partners. He couldn't imagine them not being interested in more meaningful games.
"I think the quality of NFL programming, that every one of our network partners would say, if they have the chance to have more regular-season programming, they'd be interested in it," Goodell said. "A key point is the fans also recognize players they want to see are not in those preseason games; that's why they are not attractive. They want to see those players play."
As for those players and their union, Goodell recognizes an expanded schedule will be part of CBA negotiations. Owners opted out of the current deal last year, and it expires after the 2010 schedule, which would be an uncapped season.
"Under the current agreement, additional regular-season games would not be covered," Goodell said. "I think our most important priority after we get done with our internal analysis is talking to our key partners, and that includes the players. I think we want to make sure that the right dialogue takes place before we make any final votes."
DeMaurice Smith, the NFLPA's incoming executive director, wants any decision that affects the players to happen collaboratively.
"His hope is that the concerns and interests of the players will be seriously considered," said George Atallah, a director at the public relations firm Qorvis Communications and a spokesman for Smith during his transition. "He was elected by the players to be their advocate on such issues and is more than ready to serve them."
Among the issues team owners must discuss is when the regular season would begin; how many bye weeks would be scheduled; how deep into February the playoffs and Super Bowl would go; and when the offseason programs -- including the combine and the draft -- would be held.
Plus, where would the extra games be played, particularly with 17 of them?
One possibility, an idea Goodell and senior vice president of sales and marketing Mark Waller first mentioned several years ago, would be 17 neutral-site games, including some abroad. That would enable the league to step up its efforts internationally, a particular goal of Goodell's.
"There's been some discussion about that," Goodell said. "That's been one of the appealing features of converting preseason games into regular-season games is it gives you more inventory, more games that you can take to neutral sites, either internationally or domestically. So that is a compelling feature."
Another option would be having one conference play nine home games during a season, and the other conference do so the next year.
An 18-game schedule, obviously, would eliminate such concerns. It also would mean dropping two preseason contests.
"Fans don't believe preseason games are up to our standards," Goodell said.
Clearly, neither does he.
The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
WHAT is wrong with the NFL and Eagles Players?
Shutdown Corner Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:24 am EST
Eagles players honor Michael Vick with award for courage
By Chris Chase
According to Philadelphia Eagles players, the most courageous man on the team in 2009 was one who started the year serving time in prison for an act of extreme cowardice.
Today, the Eagles announced that Michael Vick was the 2009 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award, an honor given to a player who shows courage in the face of adversity. Vick's teammates voted for the award, thus demonstrating how tone-deaf and out-of-touch NFL players are with reality.
According to the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation Web site:
Each year, the Ed Block Courage Awards honors those National Football League players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. Recipients are selected by their teammates for team effort, as well as individual performance.
The Ed Block Courage Award recipient symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication. He is also a community role model.
One recipient is selected from each NFL team, usually for things like coming back from injury, doing good work in the community or long, dedicated service to a franchise. I'd be surprised if the award's founders intended for the honor to be given to someone doing community service as part of the terms of his parole or for showing courage in the face of reporters asking legitimate questions about federal crimes.
The Eagles' vote is not only a slap in the face to the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation, but to the other 31 players who won the award for their respective teams. Some men are truly deserving of the honor, like Ravens safety Dawan Landry(notes) who was nearly paralyzed last year, but has come back in '09 with four interceptions and a touchdown or Mike Furrey(notes) of the Browns, who does extensive volunteer work in his community. Adding Vick's name to the roll makes the award seem illegitimate and meaningless.
Apparently Philadelphia players confuse Vick handling dogfighting questions and booing with a measure of class as some sort of courage. That Vick only got a chance to show this mild courageousness because of the extreme cowardice it takes to murder helpless animals isn't something that crosses their mind. They confuse Vick's desperation with some sort of integrity.
I'm all for second chances and find myself rooting for Vick to redeem himself both on and off the football field. He's served an appropriate sentence (and then some) and I see no reason for him to keep paying for his past transgressions. But I also see no reason to celebrate his character.
Michael Vick(notes) is very much a work in progress. A few years from now, I hope he will be deserving of such an honor. At this time, however, he has only just started down the path to redempt
Eagles players honor Michael Vick with award for courage
By Chris Chase
According to Philadelphia Eagles players, the most courageous man on the team in 2009 was one who started the year serving time in prison for an act of extreme cowardice.
Today, the Eagles announced that Michael Vick was the 2009 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award, an honor given to a player who shows courage in the face of adversity. Vick's teammates voted for the award, thus demonstrating how tone-deaf and out-of-touch NFL players are with reality.
According to the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation Web site:
Each year, the Ed Block Courage Awards honors those National Football League players who exemplify commitments to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. Recipients are selected by their teammates for team effort, as well as individual performance.
The Ed Block Courage Award recipient symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication. He is also a community role model.
One recipient is selected from each NFL team, usually for things like coming back from injury, doing good work in the community or long, dedicated service to a franchise. I'd be surprised if the award's founders intended for the honor to be given to someone doing community service as part of the terms of his parole or for showing courage in the face of reporters asking legitimate questions about federal crimes.
The Eagles' vote is not only a slap in the face to the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation, but to the other 31 players who won the award for their respective teams. Some men are truly deserving of the honor, like Ravens safety Dawan Landry(notes) who was nearly paralyzed last year, but has come back in '09 with four interceptions and a touchdown or Mike Furrey(notes) of the Browns, who does extensive volunteer work in his community. Adding Vick's name to the roll makes the award seem illegitimate and meaningless.
Apparently Philadelphia players confuse Vick handling dogfighting questions and booing with a measure of class as some sort of courage. That Vick only got a chance to show this mild courageousness because of the extreme cowardice it takes to murder helpless animals isn't something that crosses their mind. They confuse Vick's desperation with some sort of integrity.
I'm all for second chances and find myself rooting for Vick to redeem himself both on and off the football field. He's served an appropriate sentence (and then some) and I see no reason for him to keep paying for his past transgressions. But I also see no reason to celebrate his character.
Michael Vick(notes) is very much a work in progress. A few years from now, I hope he will be deserving of such an honor. At this time, however, he has only just started down the path to redempt
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Jacksonville Should be proud of how the Jaguars played the Colts
If at any time Jacksonville Jaguars thought they had no fans in Jacksonville the Colts game on Thursday Dec 17Th 2009 hopefully changed the mind of Wayne Weaver the owner.
Fans packed the stadium!
It was one of the best games I have seen in a long time.
Jacksonville offense took to the field like it was nothing.
I had thought a repeat of last weeks game against Miami would be in store.
Where the Jaguars offense would not move the ball.
This game however proved to be quite a show on both sides of the ball.
Jaguars took the lead several times during the game.
The Jaguars defense also did a bang up job holding the Colts on several key plays.
A 65 yard pass in the 4Th Quarter put the Colts on top by 4 points over the Jaguars.
With less than 2.o minutes left in the game the Jaguars marched down the field looking like they wanted to end the winning streak of the Colts.
With 53 seconds left however the Colts defense got an interception that ended the game
35 to 31.
Jacksonville lost the game but I saw a real hungry team that wanted to win and they came to play!
I think if Jacksonville Jaguars would play every game like this the winning record would be a little bit better next year if they do not move away or get sold to LA.
Fans should support the team they played great both on offense and defense.
I was happy I watched the game live.
However in one of my other post we may have to talk about the prices for food, drinks and the parking at Jacksonville Stadium.
I hope the Jaguars continue to play with that heart of fire I saw tonight and that the fans in Jacksonville will step up and show the team we support you win or lose if you give it your best shot and out it all on the line!
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS YOU MADE MY MOST WANTED LIST FOR THIS GAME TONIGHT!
Fans packed the stadium!
It was one of the best games I have seen in a long time.
Jacksonville offense took to the field like it was nothing.
I had thought a repeat of last weeks game against Miami would be in store.
Where the Jaguars offense would not move the ball.
This game however proved to be quite a show on both sides of the ball.
Jaguars took the lead several times during the game.
The Jaguars defense also did a bang up job holding the Colts on several key plays.
A 65 yard pass in the 4Th Quarter put the Colts on top by 4 points over the Jaguars.
With less than 2.o minutes left in the game the Jaguars marched down the field looking like they wanted to end the winning streak of the Colts.
With 53 seconds left however the Colts defense got an interception that ended the game
35 to 31.
Jacksonville lost the game but I saw a real hungry team that wanted to win and they came to play!
I think if Jacksonville Jaguars would play every game like this the winning record would be a little bit better next year if they do not move away or get sold to LA.
Fans should support the team they played great both on offense and defense.
I was happy I watched the game live.
However in one of my other post we may have to talk about the prices for food, drinks and the parking at Jacksonville Stadium.
I hope the Jaguars continue to play with that heart of fire I saw tonight and that the fans in Jacksonville will step up and show the team we support you win or lose if you give it your best shot and out it all on the line!
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS YOU MADE MY MOST WANTED LIST FOR THIS GAME TONIGHT!
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