NFC playoff race
1. New Orleans Saints (13-1, clinched South and first-round bye): Don't think losing to Dallas provided any sense of relief. Players and coaches were hurt. They should be at full strength defensively soon with DT Sedrick Ellis and solid cover corner Jabari Greer poised to return from injuries. They're closing in on homefield advantage and should have little trouble capturing it with Tampa Bay and Carolina on deck.
2. Minnesota Vikings (11-3, clinched North): If the Vikings win out over the Bears and Giants, they would need a monumental collapse by the Saints to gain homefield advantage. Not likely. Now they have to wonder if they can win at New Orleans; all three of their defeats this season -- including Sunday night's at Carolina -- have come on the road.
3. Philadelphia Eagles (10-4, first in East): Their victory over San Francisco puts them in position to win the division. Denver and the Cowboys, both trying to get into the playoffs, will push the Eagles. It is Andy Reid's style to rest players, so if Philly clinches next week, it could open the door for Dallas to get into the playoffs in the finale. Wow.
4. Arizona Cardinals (9-5, clinched West): This bipolar team could make a run back to the Super Bowl or be one and done. Arizona could ease back against St. Louis and Green Bay the next two weeks and lose its focus ... or play up to its potential. Finale vs. the Packers could be a first-round preview and a very vanilla game if neither team has anything to play for.
5. Green Bay Packers (9-5, second in North): Loss to Pittsburgh was heartbreaking but not backbreaking. Packers' superior conference mark (7-3) didn't take a hit against the AFC's Steelers. Realistically, one win in their final two against Seattle and Arizona should be enough to get them in. It's just a matter of if they'll go in as the No. 5 or 6 seed.
6. Dallas Cowboys (9-5, second in East): How big was that win against New Orleans? Call it a season saver. With questions about their December woes behind them, they can concentrate on beating Washington and Philadelphia to punch their ticket. It's all in front of them. Then again, we've heard that before.
New York Giants (7-6, third in East): They're all must-wins now, starting Monday night at the nation's capital. Even with victories against the Redskins, Panthers and Vikings, nothing's guaranteed. Dallas controls its destiny, as does Green Bay. The Giants could be on the outside looking in.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Seven and Seven make the AFC wild in the next two weeks
If anything the NFL is proving that the last two weeks will be very interesting in the AFC.
This week Tennessee, Huston and Pittsburgh won games, and New York, Jacksonville, and Miami lost leaving a seven and seven field of opportunity.
The Ravens and Broncos need to win the next two weeks making the record 10 wins and 6 losses, but if for some reason either team losses one game the field is wide open for a team with nine wins will represent the AFC in the post season.
The AFC playoff race looks like this:
1. Indianapolis Colts (14-0, clinched No. 1 seed): They finish against the Jets at home and at Buffalo, teams that could see plenty of Curtis Painter instead of Peyton Manning. A perfect regular season would be nice, but expect Indy to play things conservatively -- and still find a way to finish unbeaten.
2. San Diego Chargers (11-3, West winners): The Chargers' Christmas Day game against Tennessee on NFL Network could be a thriller with the Titans hanging on to their slim -- but remarkable -- playoff lives and San Diego trying to maintain its momentum going into the playoffs. The Chargers have a stranglehold on the No. 2 seed, so while they don't catch a break in the season finale against a dangerous Redskins team, that game might not have any meaning by the time it rolls around.
3. New England Patriots (9-5, first in East): The Patriots' escape in Buffalo and losses by the Jets and Dolphins pretty much greased the skids for a division title. New England still isn't playing like a team that scares anyone, but the team's history shouldn't make opponents feel comfortable either. The Patriots close against the Jaguars and Texans, 7-7 teams in desperation mode.
4. Cincinnati Bengals (9-5, first in North): It seems like we've been saying for weeks that their lead in the North is secure. Probably still is because of their 6-0 mark in the division, but the Ravens lay in the weeds a game back (actually two having lost twice to Cincinnati). Following the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to snap out of their funk and rally with heavy hearts to write a happy ending to their best season in years. The Chiefs and Jets will make them work, especially if New York is still alive in Week 17.
5. Baltimore Ravens (8-6, second in North): The Ravens might be the team that emerges from this glut of wild-card hopefuls but it will have to win in Pittsburgh next week, which won't be easy. Neither will the finale at Oakland; the Raiders have been successfully playing the role of spoiler for weeks. Should the Ravens fight their way in, they could be that "hot" team no one wants to play in the playoffs, like they were last year when they entered as a wild card.
6. Denver Broncos (8-6, second in West): The Broncos are hoping their schizophrenic season -- in which they won six straight, lost four, won two and now lost two -- takes yet another turn. They've lost six of their last eight and have no momentum heading into the next two weeks that will decide everything. You have to think they have last season's debacle still on their minds, at least the holdovers from a franchise that underwent an offseason facelift. Big game at Philadelphia before a breather against Kansas City in finale. A split might not be good enough.
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-7, tied for second in South): The good news for the Jaguars is that they sit in pretty good position with the best conference mark (6-4) among the 7-7 hopefuls. The bad news: Their final two games are on the road. Jacksonville has only won twice away from home and both remaining games will be played in un-Florida-like climates (New England and Cleveland).
Miami Dolphins (7-7, tied for second in East): No team has a more intriguing road, although the final two games are in South Florida. Houston and Pittsburgh, respectively, will either push Miami out of the playoffs or will be cast out of the 7-7 mix by a Dolphins team that has re-invented itself at quarterback and tailback. Conference mark: 5-5.
New York Jets (7-7, tied for second in East): New York's offense remains a huge issue, but the Jets could catch a two-tiered break. They face the Colts next week and the Bengals in the finale. The Colts have nothing to play for (except a perfect season) and the Bengals might be locked into their playoff spot by the finale. Conference mark: 5-5.
Steelers (7-7, third in North): Well, well, well. The defending champs might want to play ball after all. Beating Baltimore at home is a must, but so is holding off Miami in Florida. Pittsburgh could have safety Troy Polamalu back to provide inspiration and on-field production. Their 4-6 conference mark isn't going to help in tiebreakers.
Titans (7-7, tied for second in South): It is amazing Tennessee has worked itself to this point, and it might not be done. San Diego isn't going to be too keen on having to travel to Nashville for a Christmas night game, and the Titans end the season at Seattle. Problem for Tennessee is a 4-7 conference record -- worst among the playoff hopefuls and a likely death knell of a tie-breaker.
Houston Texans (7-7, tied for second in South): If there was ever a time for Matt Schaub to post a defining snapshot, this is it. The Texans face Miami and New England. Victories over both would still leave the team with six conference losses, which ultimately could be the downfall of both Houston and coach Gary Kubiak.
This week Tennessee, Huston and Pittsburgh won games, and New York, Jacksonville, and Miami lost leaving a seven and seven field of opportunity.
The Ravens and Broncos need to win the next two weeks making the record 10 wins and 6 losses, but if for some reason either team losses one game the field is wide open for a team with nine wins will represent the AFC in the post season.
The AFC playoff race looks like this:
1. Indianapolis Colts (14-0, clinched No. 1 seed): They finish against the Jets at home and at Buffalo, teams that could see plenty of Curtis Painter instead of Peyton Manning. A perfect regular season would be nice, but expect Indy to play things conservatively -- and still find a way to finish unbeaten.
2. San Diego Chargers (11-3, West winners): The Chargers' Christmas Day game against Tennessee on NFL Network could be a thriller with the Titans hanging on to their slim -- but remarkable -- playoff lives and San Diego trying to maintain its momentum going into the playoffs. The Chargers have a stranglehold on the No. 2 seed, so while they don't catch a break in the season finale against a dangerous Redskins team, that game might not have any meaning by the time it rolls around.
3. New England Patriots (9-5, first in East): The Patriots' escape in Buffalo and losses by the Jets and Dolphins pretty much greased the skids for a division title. New England still isn't playing like a team that scares anyone, but the team's history shouldn't make opponents feel comfortable either. The Patriots close against the Jaguars and Texans, 7-7 teams in desperation mode.
4. Cincinnati Bengals (9-5, first in North): It seems like we've been saying for weeks that their lead in the North is secure. Probably still is because of their 6-0 mark in the division, but the Ravens lay in the weeds a game back (actually two having lost twice to Cincinnati). Following the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to snap out of their funk and rally with heavy hearts to write a happy ending to their best season in years. The Chiefs and Jets will make them work, especially if New York is still alive in Week 17.
5. Baltimore Ravens (8-6, second in North): The Ravens might be the team that emerges from this glut of wild-card hopefuls but it will have to win in Pittsburgh next week, which won't be easy. Neither will the finale at Oakland; the Raiders have been successfully playing the role of spoiler for weeks. Should the Ravens fight their way in, they could be that "hot" team no one wants to play in the playoffs, like they were last year when they entered as a wild card.
6. Denver Broncos (8-6, second in West): The Broncos are hoping their schizophrenic season -- in which they won six straight, lost four, won two and now lost two -- takes yet another turn. They've lost six of their last eight and have no momentum heading into the next two weeks that will decide everything. You have to think they have last season's debacle still on their minds, at least the holdovers from a franchise that underwent an offseason facelift. Big game at Philadelphia before a breather against Kansas City in finale. A split might not be good enough.
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-7, tied for second in South): The good news for the Jaguars is that they sit in pretty good position with the best conference mark (6-4) among the 7-7 hopefuls. The bad news: Their final two games are on the road. Jacksonville has only won twice away from home and both remaining games will be played in un-Florida-like climates (New England and Cleveland).
Miami Dolphins (7-7, tied for second in East): No team has a more intriguing road, although the final two games are in South Florida. Houston and Pittsburgh, respectively, will either push Miami out of the playoffs or will be cast out of the 7-7 mix by a Dolphins team that has re-invented itself at quarterback and tailback. Conference mark: 5-5.
New York Jets (7-7, tied for second in East): New York's offense remains a huge issue, but the Jets could catch a two-tiered break. They face the Colts next week and the Bengals in the finale. The Colts have nothing to play for (except a perfect season) and the Bengals might be locked into their playoff spot by the finale. Conference mark: 5-5.
Steelers (7-7, third in North): Well, well, well. The defending champs might want to play ball after all. Beating Baltimore at home is a must, but so is holding off Miami in Florida. Pittsburgh could have safety Troy Polamalu back to provide inspiration and on-field production. Their 4-6 conference mark isn't going to help in tiebreakers.
Titans (7-7, tied for second in South): It is amazing Tennessee has worked itself to this point, and it might not be done. San Diego isn't going to be too keen on having to travel to Nashville for a Christmas night game, and the Titans end the season at Seattle. Problem for Tennessee is a 4-7 conference record -- worst among the playoff hopefuls and a likely death knell of a tie-breaker.
Houston Texans (7-7, tied for second in South): If there was ever a time for Matt Schaub to post a defining snapshot, this is it. The Texans face Miami and New England. Victories over both would still leave the team with six conference losses, which ultimately could be the downfall of both Houston and coach Gary Kubiak.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
AFC/NFC WILD CARD PLAYOFFS PICTURE.
Indianapolis is the only team left with out a loss after Dallas beat the Saints 24-17 on Saturday. The Colts clinched the top seed in the AFC with a win over the Broncos.
San Diego Chargers have a 5-1 record vs AFC West opponents but Broncos may be able to match that.
Cincinnati Bengals failed to clinch AFC North title with a loss to Vikings and Ravens win over the Lions.
New England Patriots must win at Buffalo on Sunday to have a chance at winning a tie breaker against the Dolphins.
Dolphins already have clinched three-way tiebreaker with Patriots and Jets.
Denver Broncos are not out of the playoffs yet with games left against the Chiefs and Raiders.
DO THE JAGUARS HAVE A SHOT STILL????
Jaguars are only here by virtue of a three way tie against the Ravens and Dolphins. The Dolphins win the AFC East tiebreaker with the Jets based on a head to head sweep.
Though the Dolphins beat the Jaguars neither team played the Ravens.
The Jaguars have a 6-3 conference record, which beats the Ravens 6-4, and Dolphins 5-4.
NFC PLAYOFF PICTURE
Saints clinched first round playoff bye. Clinch top seed with a win and Minnesota loss.
Minnesota Vikings clinched a play off berth with a win over the Bengals.
Clinch NFC North with a win or Packers loss.
Philadelphia Eagles have a one game lead over the Cowboys in the NFC East, but the Cowboys currently win tiebreaker.
Arizona Cardinals Lead the 49ERS by two games in the NFC west, but the 49ERS win tiebreaker based on head to head sweep.
Green Bay Packers lose tiebreaker with Vikings based on head to head sweep.
Dallas Cowboys have a one game lead over the Giants for the final wild card spot, but the Giants have a tiebreaker because of the head to head sweep.
The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
Outlaw Sports Radio
www.outlawsportsradio.com
San Diego Chargers have a 5-1 record vs AFC West opponents but Broncos may be able to match that.
Cincinnati Bengals failed to clinch AFC North title with a loss to Vikings and Ravens win over the Lions.
New England Patriots must win at Buffalo on Sunday to have a chance at winning a tie breaker against the Dolphins.
Dolphins already have clinched three-way tiebreaker with Patriots and Jets.
Denver Broncos are not out of the playoffs yet with games left against the Chiefs and Raiders.
DO THE JAGUARS HAVE A SHOT STILL????
Jaguars are only here by virtue of a three way tie against the Ravens and Dolphins. The Dolphins win the AFC East tiebreaker with the Jets based on a head to head sweep.
Though the Dolphins beat the Jaguars neither team played the Ravens.
The Jaguars have a 6-3 conference record, which beats the Ravens 6-4, and Dolphins 5-4.
NFC PLAYOFF PICTURE
Saints clinched first round playoff bye. Clinch top seed with a win and Minnesota loss.
Minnesota Vikings clinched a play off berth with a win over the Bengals.
Clinch NFC North with a win or Packers loss.
Philadelphia Eagles have a one game lead over the Cowboys in the NFC East, but the Cowboys currently win tiebreaker.
Arizona Cardinals Lead the 49ERS by two games in the NFC west, but the 49ERS win tiebreaker based on head to head sweep.
Green Bay Packers lose tiebreaker with Vikings based on head to head sweep.
Dallas Cowboys have a one game lead over the Giants for the final wild card spot, but the Giants have a tiebreaker because of the head to head sweep.
The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
Outlaw Sports Radio
www.outlawsportsradio.com
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Sun Cruz Casino Closed 12/2009
A Casino company called Sun Cruz Casino close on Dec 16th 2009 with out notice leaving three casino boats and nearly 300 employees with no jobs.
The company had made no attempt to tell the employees or clients of the casino boats about the closure. I think companies like this should be accountable for some of the actions they took. Instead of coming out and explaining to employees and clients that the company was in trouble they lied. They continued to lie stating weather, audits and other factors where the reason for not operating the three boats the company owners.
Whats even worse is that the news did not even put very much pressure on the company to explain itself. No federal or state agency stepped up to find out what was going on.
The company owes the port fees of over $200,000 in one location.
Local news channels 9 and 6 did a small story on it and an article in the Jacksonville Times on 12/18/2009. Here are the web pages for you if you would like to view them:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21986276/detail.html
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/sun-cruz-casino-cancels-cruises-127260.html?cxtype=ynews_rss
http://www.wftv.com/news/21990597/detail.html
According to Sun Cruz Casino they are in the process of selling the company but there is no news on whom is buying, or if the sale is going to really happen. The company refuses to give out any information.
They had no problem however leaving employees with no jobs.
In one report some of the employees had not been paid.
Employees that where not paid should contact the Federal Labor Wage Department at: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/
Also you can file unemployment in Florida at:
http://www.floridajobs.org/unemployment/
Also you can file a complaint against the company if your an employee or patron to these state and federal agencies:
http://www.myfloridalhttp://
www.bbb.org/icense.com/dbpr/pmw/index.html
The employees and clients await the fate of Sun Cruz Casino, also Nevada Gold Casino is not responding to any questions.
The company had made no attempt to tell the employees or clients of the casino boats about the closure. I think companies like this should be accountable for some of the actions they took. Instead of coming out and explaining to employees and clients that the company was in trouble they lied. They continued to lie stating weather, audits and other factors where the reason for not operating the three boats the company owners.
Whats even worse is that the news did not even put very much pressure on the company to explain itself. No federal or state agency stepped up to find out what was going on.
The company owes the port fees of over $200,000 in one location.
Local news channels 9 and 6 did a small story on it and an article in the Jacksonville Times on 12/18/2009. Here are the web pages for you if you would like to view them:
http://www.wftv.com/news/21986276/detail.html
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/sun-cruz-casino-cancels-cruises-127260.html?cxtype=ynews_rss
http://www.wftv.com/news/21990597/detail.html
According to Sun Cruz Casino they are in the process of selling the company but there is no news on whom is buying, or if the sale is going to really happen. The company refuses to give out any information.
They had no problem however leaving employees with no jobs.
In one report some of the employees had not been paid.
Employees that where not paid should contact the Federal Labor Wage Department at: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/
Also you can file unemployment in Florida at:
http://www.floridajobs.org/unemployment/
Also you can file a complaint against the company if your an employee or patron to these state and federal agencies:
http://www.myfloridalhttp://
www.bbb.org/icense.com/dbpr/pmw/index.html
The employees and clients await the fate of Sun Cruz Casino, also Nevada Gold Casino is not responding to any questions.
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!
Friday, December 11, 2009
OUTLAW SPORTS MOST WANTED LIST!
THIS YEAR WE HAVE STARTED TO CREATE OUR MOST WANTED INTERVIEW LIST FOR 2010:
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Browns Beat Steelers
Who would have guessed that the Cleveland Browns would beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6 on a Thursday Night in December.
The 1-11 Browns pull of a win against the 6-6 Steelers.
This does not go well for the Steelers in a race for the Wild Card Spot.
It also is the 5Th loss for the Steelers!
Well in this game the funny part is that Roethlisberger had a better game than Quinn if you look at the stats:
Roethlisberger had 18 completed passes to Quinn only having 6 completed passes.
Roethisberger has 201 yards compared to Quinn only 90 yards.
Defense was main part of the Steelers losing to the Browns as they sacked Roethisberger 8 times compared to Quinn only being sacked once!
Rushing yards Cleveland 171 the Steelers 75
Total net yards Cleveland 255 and Steelers 216.
Also the Steelers only got two field goals and no Touchdowns.
The Browns Defense defiantly won this game or the lack of the Steelers offense lost the game!
However you want to look at it I can imagine that Steeler Fans will be in a roar after this game!
The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
http://www.outlawsportsradio.com/
The 1-11 Browns pull of a win against the 6-6 Steelers.
This does not go well for the Steelers in a race for the Wild Card Spot.
It also is the 5Th loss for the Steelers!
Well in this game the funny part is that Roethlisberger had a better game than Quinn if you look at the stats:
Roethlisberger had 18 completed passes to Quinn only having 6 completed passes.
Roethisberger has 201 yards compared to Quinn only 90 yards.
Defense was main part of the Steelers losing to the Browns as they sacked Roethisberger 8 times compared to Quinn only being sacked once!
Rushing yards Cleveland 171 the Steelers 75
Total net yards Cleveland 255 and Steelers 216.
Also the Steelers only got two field goals and no Touchdowns.
The Browns Defense defiantly won this game or the lack of the Steelers offense lost the game!
However you want to look at it I can imagine that Steeler Fans will be in a roar after this game!
The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
http://www.outlawsportsradio.com/
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