NFL Week 9

[HarleyQuinn 0]

It's interesting to see the duality of the Colts and Patriots D...

 

Patriots

- 3rd in PPG allowed and 3rd in rushing yards per game allowed

- 11th in total yards per game

- Tied for 6th in sacks

 

Colts

- 22nd in PPG allowed and 32nd in rushing yards per game allowed at 167.9. The only reason they have low passing yards is cause teams don't need to throw.

- 2nd to last in sacks with 11

- 20th in total yards per game

 

My prediction: Patriots win this one 27-10

[The Man in Blak 0]

The early 90s Oilers are probably one of the best teams to never make a conference championship game, let alone a Super Bowl. They had a good, albeit pass-heavy, offense behind Warren Moon and they defended the run pretty well in those years. The problem is that they were very unbalanced - they never really committed to the run and, more importantly, teams tended to tear them up through the air (see the Frank Reich comeback game in the playoffs for a good example of that).

[sfaJack 0]

That Buffalo game is probably my third favorite sports moment of my life. Just a beautiful game and the resulting chaos and disbelief around here was a comedy goldmine. One guy somewhere in town literally set fire to all of his Oilers gear on his front lawn--got him on the evening news and everything.

 

It was just as well they lost they game though because if they had accidentally made it to the Super Bowl that year, the Cowboys would have beaten them worse than they beat Buffalo.

[bob_barron 0]

I get the Bills every week, and if its not the Bills its infomercials.

 

Same here, I hate the Bills because of this

[cabbageboy 0]

I don't think it's possible for the Cowboys to beat someone worse than they did Buffalo.

 

I'm perplexed as to why so many ESPN pundits think the Colts will have home field locked up so easily. The Patriots have both Indy and Chicago at home and check out the rest of their schedule: Jets, at Green Bay, Detroit, at Miami, Houston, at Jacksonville, at Tennessee.

 

You gotta be kidding me. Of those teams only Jacksonville has any hope in hell of winning.

 

The Colts have the Cowboys on the road, Jacksonville in a rematch, Cincy, Philly.

[Failed Bridge 0]

How competitive were the Houston Oilers when they were around?

They had a head coach who's first name was Bum.

[sfaJack 0]

I'm perplexed as to why so many ESPN pundits think the Colts will have home field locked up so easily. The Patriots have both Indy and Chicago at home and check out the rest of their schedule: Jets, at Green Bay, Detroit, at Miami, Houston, at Jacksonville, at Tennessee.

 

You gotta be kidding me. Of those teams only Jacksonville has any hope in hell of winning.

 

The Colts have the Cowboys on the road, Jacksonville in a rematch, Cincy, Philly.

Yeah, but Cincy and Philly are both 1) overrated and 2) in the Dome. I honestly don't see Indy losing either of those games. I'd say they still have the inside track for home field.

 

Not that it mattered last year.

[Black Lushus 0]

the only thing you really need to know about the Oilers is that they were a 1 and done playoff team in the early 90s, they had Warren Moon, they lost in the greatest comeback of all time and their offensive and defensive coordinators got in a fist fight on the sidelines one time.

[The Man in Blak 0]

Yeah, I forgot about the Buddy Ryan fight. Between that and Bud Adams threatening to disintegrate the team every year or so, that organization was really one big soap opera.

[MFer 0]

Here we go...

 

Atlanta (5-2) at Detroit (1-6)-Detroit actually beat Atlanta in '04. I know better. Falcons 30-21

 

Green Bay (3-4) at Buffalo (2-5)-G.B.'s got some momentum. Pack 20-13

 

Houston (2-5) at NY Giants (5-2)-Based on Houston's performance last week, things could get ugly here. G-Men 31-10

 

Miami (1-6) at Chicago (7-0)-Uh-oh. Bears 38-6

 

Cincinnati (4-3) at Baltimore (5-2)-I think Carson goes off here. Bengals 28-21

 

Dallas (4-3) at Washington (2-5)-'Skins will make it interesting but Brunell won't be able to make that final drive. Cowboys 28-24

 

Tennessee (2-5) at Jacksonville (4-3)-Jags will grind another one out, 20-7

 

Kansas City (4-3) at St. Louis (4-3)-Tough one but the Rams should light it up at home, 34-27

 

New Orleans (5-2) at Tampa Bay (2-5)-Saints have shown some chinks in their armor and they're going into a pretty tough environment. I'm just not sure if T.B. can put up enough O. Saints 20-14

 

Minnesota (4-3) at San Francisco (2-5)-Vikes should bounce back 24-12

 

Denver (5-2) at Pittsburgh (2-5)-Better effort by the Steelers, but they're still done. Broncos 24-13

 

Cleveland (2-5) at San Diego (5-2)-I think the Browns will pull out a couple big plays but that's it. Chargers 35-14

 

Indianapolis (7-0) at New England (6-1)-Indy's shitty run D will finally catch up to them. Pats control the clock and win 27-24

 

Oakland (2-5) at Seattle (4-3)-Fuck it, I'm calling the upset. Da Raaaiduhs 17-16

[hyperchord24 0]

I get the Bills every week, and if its not the Bills its infomercials.

 

Same here, I hate the Bills because of this

Heh, try living in Buffalo. The Bills infest your system like a disease.

[cabbageboy 0]

I guess my point comparing the schedules is that Cincy and Philly are still better than most of the gimps that NE plays down the stretch (Bears aside).

 

As far as the Colts' run D goes, it might be so bad that the Patriots may bust a few long runs and thus not eat up as much time as they want.

[USC Wuz Robbed! 0]

I guess my point comparing the schedules is that Cincy and Philly are still better than most of the gimps that NE plays down the stretch (Bears aside).

 

As far as the Colts' run D goes, it might be so bad that the Patriots may bust a few long runs and thus not eat up as much time as they want.

 

Jacksonville has a better chance of beating New England than Chicago does? Really? The same team that lost to Houston by double digits? Really?

[tominator89 0]

Eagles sign Mike Patterson to a seven year extension.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2647220

[2GOLD 0]

I guess my point comparing the schedules is that Cincy and Philly are still better than most of the gimps that NE plays down the stretch (Bears aside).

 

As far as the Colts' run D goes, it might be so bad that the Patriots may bust a few long runs and thus not eat up as much time as they want.

 

Jacksonville has a better chance of beating New England than Chicago does? Really? The same team that lost to Houston by double digits? Really?

 

Pretty sure he meant other than the Indy and Chicago games.

Once you exclude those, JAX is probably considered the best of the bunch. But Brady in Miami worries me cause he tends to absolutely suck against the Dolphins there.

[snuffbox 0]

Charles Woodson, who has been looking really good the last couple weeks, is doubtful for Green Bay on Sunday.

[CanadianChris 0]

Sometimes I really hate the NFL:

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2647613

 

He lost his golden mohawk and now, unless Chad Johnson prevails on appeal, the colorful Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver is going to lose some pesos as well.

 

The league has fined Johnson $5,000 for wearing "Ocho Cinco" on a Velcro nameplate across the back of his uniform jersey before last Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. "Ocho Cinco," signifying his uniform No. 85, is the name by which Johnson said he wanted to be called the day leading up to the game.

 

ESPN's Chris Mortensen first reported Monday evening that the league planned to fine Johnson.

 

Johnson wore the faux nameplate over his real surname on the uniform for pre-game warmups, and it was conspicuous when he met with Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall, against whom he vowed to score two touchdowns, in practice. Just before kickoff, quarterback Carson Palmer ripped off "Ocho Cinco" nameplate, revealing "C. Johnson" on the back of the receiver's jersey.

 

It's expected that Johnson, who has been fined repeatedly in past seasons for his end zone choreography, will appeal the league's action.

 

The sixth-year veteran appeared at Wednesday's practice minus the mohawk he has been sporting since training camp. Johnson said last week that he would shave his head if he didn't score at least two touchdowns against the Falcons. He scored only once.

[Art Sandusky 0]

I usually endorse things that cut down on the more flamboyant behaviors of players, but this was completely harmless. What the fuck.

[Guest Princess Leena]

I'm fine with the decision.

 

The NFL was right not to set a precedent here that any players can't use whatever name tags.

 

They have all week to wear what they want.

 

Wear what the NFL tells you to, and collect your huge paycheck.

[Art Sandusky 0]

It wasn't worn during the game. Where's the problem?

[Brett Favre 0]

That's like getting fined for wearing a jacket on the sidelines.

[KingPK 0]

Check out the injury reports for the Colts-Patriots game. Gamesmanship 101 there.

[Kinetic 0]

Let Chad be Chad. All the stuff he does is invariably entertaining, and he seems like a good guy. And, shit, I hope he does hit Ray Lewis in the mouth. I miss the Sinbad haircut already.

[UseTheSledgehammerUh 0]

"Now hold on, hold on a second. The hurricane's name is Hurricane Ditka..."

[nl5xsk1 0]

Check out the injury reports for the Colts-Patriots game. Gamesmanship 101 there.

It'd have been easier for the Pats to list who ISN'T questionable for Sunday's game.

[Black Lushus 0]

Check out the injury reports for the Colts-Patriots game. Gamesmanship 101 there.

It'd have been easier for the Pats to list who ISN'T questionable for Sunday's game.

 

those lists are actually pretty funny

[cabbageboy 0]

They'll probably just prepare as if those guys are healthy so it likely won't matter either way.

 

And yes, I did say aside from the Bears I don't think the Pats play much of anyone down the stretch. Jacksonville is the only sorta competent team they have left, and they have been up and down.

[Guest Princess Leena]

It wasn't worn during the game. Where's the problem?

The players are still representing the NFL in the pre-game proceedings. And he's besmirching NFL apparel.

 

But, again, the problem is the precedent it causes. You know someone would have "He Hate Me" or some variant in a couple weeks, and eventually it would lead to some over-the-top "gangsta" shit where the NFL is in a no-win situation.

[Black Lushus 0]

the only things I was kinda surprised about was when they wouldn't let Peyton Manning wear the black shoes for Johnny Unitas and Jake Plummer wear the #40 on his helmet...but rules is rules.

[Art Sandusky 0]

"Ocho Cinco" is "gangsta?" I think this is about something else.

 

Both Colts kickers have right groin issues. That's awesome.