2007 NFL Pick'Ems

[SpidermanHouston]

To keep all the pick ems talk away from the NFL thread, I started a new thread in which we can keep all the trash talk in here. Many of you played last season. Mysterious Mike won it all last season. I think I came in 5th but it's a whole new year.

If you did not play last season, it's very easy to play. This is not fantasy ball. It takes less than 5 minutes a week to pick what you think will be the winning teams for that week. You have until 5 minutes before the first game of the week to make all your picks. Which means that week 1, you have to select all your picks before the Thursday night season opener. Once the first game of the week starts, you can not make any picks or make changes for that week.

To join go here: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joinprivategroup


group id # is 742
password is lost815

[Hodgepodge]

I thought I tied with MM? :confused: You're like that NBA ref Spidey. :nanabobo:

You know I'm in. Go Saints!

[Brian]

Saints? Did I miss something?

Thanks for the thread Spidey. I think I might play along this year. :Cheers:

[SpidermanHouston]

I thought I tied with MM? :confused: You're like that NBA ref Spidey. :nanabobo:

You know I'm in. Go Saints!

I'm sure the final standings are somewhere in the NFL thread but I think you came in third. maybe second? or maybe fourth?


Are you actually following through with your promise that you are no longer a Cowboys fan? I can't make as much fun of a Saints fan. Or can I?

[Hodgepodge]

Saints? Did I miss something?

Thanks for the thread Spidey. I think I might play along this year. :Cheers:

...Are you actually following through with your promise that you are no longer a Cowboys fan? I can't make as much fun of a Saints fan. Or can I?I refuse to be drawn back into that quagmire of a team. :mad:

Go Saints!

[Mysterious Mike]

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Congrats to MM for winning our first annual Lost-TV Football Pool. He made some great picks at the beginning of the season. It took me awhile to come to grips with the picking method I was going to use throughout the season (damn LIW). But once I got the feel, I was right there. Also, congrats to my 2nd place compatriot JD. Spidey, lets make sure and do this next season. I had a lot of fun. :Cheers:


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The numbers aren't available anymore.


I am so ready for some football.



While I think the Vick thing will hurt the Falcons alot Harrington wasn't as bad as the Lions made him look. Granted he wasn't great in Miami last year but he is serviceable with a good running game which Atlanta has.


I think Baltimore has great potential again this year. McGehee adds speed and big play ability where Jamal Lewis is a bulldozer who's best years maybe behind him.

[Hodgepodge]

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The numbers aren't available anymore...MM, do you like keep that post in your wallet or something? :nanabobo:


...I am so ready for some football.



While I think the Vick thing will hurt the Falcons alot Harrington wasn't as bad as the Lions made him look. Granted he wasn't great in Miami last year but he is serviceable with a good running game which Atlanta has...Yeah, I'm getting a little hyped myself.

Speaking of the Falcons. Warrick Dunn had back surgery yesterday. According to rumors, he'll probably miss the beginning of the season. So, Harrington is going to have to carry the team. We'll see now whether he was the reason the Lions were so awful during the beginning of this decade.

[kd8ch]

Okay, I'm in again. Hopefully, I'll have a better year than the Browns!

[Brian]

All signed up and ready to go. Thanks again for the group Spidey. Good luck everyone! :Cheers:

[Hodgepodge]

I just signed up and left a post. :nanabobo:

[timbo910]

Fine, i'll lose at this too.

[IwannaBlost]

I am in again this year...can't wait. Did great last year until the end :(

[SpidermanHouston]

Cool, we now have 12 players. So that's eleven people that I get to beat.

Anyone else wants to join?

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[Hodgepodge]

I sure wish there was a way to change the Thursday game picks being included with the Sunday's. I need more time to go over the injury lists from the previous week. What about that Commish?

[LAN]

I will sign up tonight....this was a blast last year.

[LAN]

I am in. Posted a message wondering if we are going to have anything riding on it this year? Perhaps winner gets to choose a "badge" for the losers to wear around here for season 4.

[Hodgepodge]

I remember last season Spidey and I had a little interplayer rivalry when the Texans played "America's Team". Hmmmmm, I can't seem to remember who won? So, stuff like that will probably continue.

Do we all realize the season starts next Thursday? Which means, we all have to have our picks done by then. I still think the Commish should look into changing this aspect of the game next season. Even if we have to devise a whole new format.

And, I haven't kept up with preseason, so I have no idea how the individual teams look. And I so want to get out to a big lead this year so I can cruise through the rest. :nanabobo:

[Mysterious Mike]

I am finally signed up as Mega



I am with Hodge on the Thursday pick deal. I really follow the injury reports and they can sway my picks.

[SpidermanHouston]

I remember last season Spidey and I had a little interplayer rivalry when the Texans played "America's Team". Hmmmmm, I can't seem to remember who won? So, stuff like that will probably continue.

The Texans play your Saints this season. Let's see if Mario Williams can stuff Reggie Bush.

Do we all realize the season starts next Thursday? Which means, we all have to have our picks done by then. I still think the Commish should look into changing this aspect of the game next season. Even if we have to devise a whole new format.

The system won't let me exclude Thursdays games. I can change it to 5 minutes before each game if that's what most of you want.

And, I haven't kept up with preseason, so I have no idea how the individual teams look. And I so want to get out to a big lead this year so I can cruise through the rest. :nanabobo:

The Cowboys lost to the Texans and both of their starters played for three quarters. It's only preseason, but the Texans had the highest scoring offense of the preseason. Only team to have over 100 points for the preseason.

[LAN]

Stakes people, stakes!!!!

[Hodgepodge]

The Texans play your Saints this season. Let's see if Mario Williams can stuff Reggie Bush...
Stakes people, stakes!!!!Now, you know what happened last season. Or maybe you've forgotten about that T.O. avatar you donned last year? :D So, I'll say this! As my dearly departed mother used to say, "Make it light on yourself!"
:nanabobo:

[Hodgepodge]

Here's the early line for this weeks picks. Hometeam in bold.

Colts vs Saints +6

Texans vs Chiefs +3 (have the Texans ever been favored to win a game? :nanabobo: )
Bills +3 vs Broncos
Browns +41/2 vs Steelers
Jaguars vs Titans +61/2
Rams vs Panthers +1
Packers +3 vs Eagles
Vikings vs Atlanta +3
Redskins vs Dolphins +3
Jets +61/2 vs Patriots
Seahawks vs Bucs +6 (We should be using the points. I'd take the Bucs)
Chargers vs Bears +6 (Jesus H Christ)
Raiders vs Lions +2 (Jesus H Christ)
Cowboys vs Giants +51/2

Bengals vs Ravens +21/2 (How many Bengals will miss this game because of suspension?)
49ers vs Cardinals +3

[marshall2u]

Damn, yahoo won't take my picks....an error of some sorts.....I don't wanna forget to do it before Thurs. night.

[Hodgepodge]

I have no basis for my picks guys. :(


ETA: These are very scary games:

Jaguars vs Titans (Remember what happened to us last year?)
Vikings vs Falcons (Are the Falcons going to play above their heads?)
Seagulls vs Bucs (What's the weather look like for game day TBC?

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Just signed up. Doggy on da prowl...er picks. :D

[Hodgepodge]

Just signed up. Doggy on da prowl...er picks. :DCan't believe it took you this long! ;)

[IwannaBlost]

I got my picks in....tough opening week :(

[SpidermanHouston]

OK, 19 people have joined. Anyone else wants to join?

If you did not play last season, it's very easy to play. This is not fantasy ball. It takes less than 5 minutes a week to pick what you think will be the winning teams for that week. You have until 5 minutes before the first game of the week to make all your picks. Which means that week 1, you have to select all your picks before the Thursday night season opener. Once the first game of the week starts, you can not make any picks or make changes for that week.

To join go here: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joinprivategroup


group id # is 742
password is lost815


Also, 4 people have not made their picks. 3 hours left.

[Warthawg1]

Damn you....

[Mysterious Mike]

Week 1 is so hard to pick.


There were many games I was on the fence about.


I was trying to convince myself Houston could beat KC but LJ will be their undoing IMO.

I ended up taking Seattle over Tampa but I really think this could go either way. I expect Tampa to be extremely more efficient team on offense with Jeff Garcia at QB.

[Hodgepodge]

Just finished my picks. And you're right MM, this first week was extremely difficult. TBC wouldn't divulge the possible weather conditions for that game in Seattle. I went with the Bucs anyway! :nanabobo:

[Crandyman]

I signed up and made my picks. I figured, I bet on the games anyway, why not just do it here as well. Good luck gentlemen!

T Minus 14 minutes until kickoff

w00t w00t

[LAN]

OK, 19 people have joined. Anyone else wants to join?




Also, 4 people have not made their picks. 3 hours left.

:censored:

I had the whole setup, 5 pack in the fridge (one in hand of course) the big screen fired up....and thought back to when I signed up 3 weeks ago for our league, when it seemed like I had eons to make the picks.

Alas, realized 3 minutes to kick off that I hadnt made them, so now its comeback trail for this guy. Long season.... :D

[CENSORED]

damn Saints.....grumble

[Hodgepodge]

Lostagainnaturally, I don't envy your peril. A member did that last season and ended up sucking hind tit throughout. :baby:

[SpidermanHouston]

All of you that picked Kansas City over Houston are suckers. I have 12 correct picks if Dallas wins. And I'm actually in Dallas tonight till Thursday.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

I did pretty good in 1st week (so far). :coffeedunk:

[Brian]

I think the Houston game was one of the few I got right so far. Ya know what made me pick Houston? Spidey's comments (http://losttv-forum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1750124&postcount=3368) in the NFL thread.

[FSU_LOST]

I totally forgot to make my pics...I'll still come back to win.

[Hodgepodge]

All of you that picked Kansas City over Houston are suckers...Who knew the Texans would finally play football. :nanabobo:

What are you going to do this week? They play a pretty good team in the Panthers!


ETA: You'll come back down to earth this week. :nanabobo:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Well considering the Saint's got Big Brothered, the Ravens imploded, & those pesky Texans. I still did pretty good. :Cowdance:
BTW good start:
http://media.ohio.com/images/browns+01.jpg

[Hodgepodge]

You know I love you Spidey, but I'm going with Carolina Sunday. I also went with the Chargers over the Pats. Belicheat won't be able to shout, "Action"! :nanabobo: Although, I did break my rule and went with Detroit this weekend. They better come through MM! :mad:

[Hodgepodge]

Here's the early odds: Home team in bold

Colts vs Houston +6
Chargers vs Packers +41/2
Chiefs vs Vikings +21/2
Eagles vs Lions +61/2
Patriots vs Bills +161/2
Jets vs Dolphins +3
Steelers vs 49ers +9
Ravens vs Cardinals +8
Bucs vs Rams +31/2
Broncos vs Jaguars +3
Seahawks vs Bengals +3
Raiders vs Browns +3
Panthers vs Falcons +4
Redskins vs Giants +4
Bears vs Cowboys +3
Saints vs Titans +41/2


ETA: Spidey, I truly think your team is over the hump, but they can't beat the Colts. Sorry! :sorry:

[SpidermanHouston]

ETA: Spidey, I truly think your team is over the hump, but they can't beat the Colts. Sorry! :sorry:


You're going to be in for a big surprise. Get ready to call them "The First Place Texans" next week.

[Hodgepodge]

...Eagles vs Lions +61/2...MM, give me your sage advice?

[Brian]

I went against most experts and picked Atlanta and Houston to win. I'm a Falcons fan for one and I think the Texans can pull it off, especially at home. We'll see I guess. I think the only other game that was a toss-up for me again involved Green Bay but since they're at home against the Chargers and they proved me so wrong last week I'm going with them. For me, that game was a toss of the coin and in those instances I usually give the extra credit to the home team. Good luck everyone.

[Mysterious Mike]

MM, give me your sage advice?



This is a tough one. Normally I would pick Philly but they have been so ineffective offensively and also have a starting CB out I am taking the Lions.

The Lions can be a hard team to match up with at WR and missing a starting CB is only going to help them match up wise.



With no Andre Johnson I don't think Houston has much of a shot , sorry Spidey.




This is one hard week to pick. I am still undecided on the Green Bay vs San Diego game.

[Brian]

The Texans kept it close and I was really hoping for them to pull it out. They're the only game I missed of all the early games today. Green Bay had me worried there until about the very end of the game. Now I just hope the Falcons can pull a win against Carolina. Looking good so far but there's a lot of game left to go.

[Hodgepodge]

This is a tough one. Normally I would pick Philly but they have been so ineffective offensively and also have a starting CB out I am taking the Lions...MM, I left early for the weekend so I didn't get your post. Boy am I glad I didn't. :nanabobo:

[Hodgepodge]

Early line! Home team in bold.

Dolphins vs Raiders +3 1/2
Texans vs Falcons + 3
Ravens vs Browns +4 1/2
Bears vs Lions +3
Packers vs Vikings +2
Cowboys vs Rams +11
Jets vs Bills +3 1/2
Panthers vs Bucs OFF
Seahawks vs 49ers +1 1/2
Steelers vs Cardinals +5 1/2
Chargers vs Chiefs +12
Colts vs Broncos +9 1/2
Eagles vs Giants +3
Patriots vs Bengals +7

Spidey, the Texans will have to prove they can get back on that horse. It shouldn't be a problem against their competition, but the Falcons are going to win at least one game this season. I'm hoping it won't be against the Texans. :nanabobo:

That Bears/Lions game is interesting. The Bears are hurt at every position, but the Lions were completely humiliated by the Eagles. Not sure who shows up Sunday!

And why can't I pick the Seagulls? :confused: It probably has something to do with last years playoff game against the 'Boys. I've got to go with the 49ers against the scavengers.

Anyone other than me have a problem with the spread in that Chargers/Chiefs game? I'm not sure San Diego is 12-points better than Kansas City.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Man I lost so many close ones I could cry doggy tears....on other hand....
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/200709/20070924_08_160.jpg 3-0!!!

[IwannaBlost]

Man I lost so many close ones I could cry doggy tears....on other hand....
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/200709/20070924_08_160.jpg 3-0!!!


WOOT!!!!!

[TheWatcher]

Dolphins vs Raiders +3 1/2
Texans vs Falcons + 3
Ravens vs Browns +4 1/2
Bears vs Lions +3
Packers vs Vikings +2
Cowboys vs Rams +11
Jets vs Bills +3 1/2
Panthers vs Bucs OFF
Seahawks vs 49ers +1 1/2
Steelersvs Cardinals +5 1/2
Chargers vs Chiefs +12
Colts vs Broncos +9 1/2
Eagles vs Giants +3
Patriotsvs Bengals +7

Its away team victories this week

[Hodgepodge]

Okay Spidey, I'm going with the Houston Texans this Sunday. Don't make me regret it. :mad:

[shoop_puveler]

Oakland
Houston
Baltimore
Detroit
Green Bay
Dallas
NY Jets
Tampa Bay
Seattle
Pittsburgh
San Diego
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
New England

tough picks this week. alot of these games could go either way. homefield advantage doesn't mean what it used to; I'm taking 10 away teams this week!

*crosses fingers*
GO PACKERS!

[Hodgepodge]

Shoop_Puveler, that Packers/Vikings game scares me to death. :scared: I took the Vikings, I'm not convinced the Packers are for real yet. :pray:

[IwannaBlost]

I haven't done mine yet...still undecided on a few games.

[Mysterious Mike]

Shoop_Puveler, that Packers/Vikings game scares me to death. :scared: I took the Vikings, I'm not convinced the Packers are for real yet. :pray:




The Vikings have Adrian Peterson and thats it on offense , I just don't see that being enough to beat the upstart Packers defense. They need it to be a 14 - 10 game and the Packers have been pretty good on offense and I don't think Minnesota will be able to stop them.





I had a horrid week and struggled with many picks. Congrats to those who did so well.


I think it possible the Lions could beat the Bears by outscoring them this week but I can't convince myself to pick them.

[shoop_puveler]

Shoop_Puveler, that Packers/Vikings game scares me to death. :scared: I took the Vikings, I'm not convinced the Packers are for real yet. :pray:

Whether or not the Packers are for real, the Vikes are definitely NOT...but the game scares me too. There is so much extracurricular hype with the Favre stuff on top of the obvious stuff; division rivalry.

[shoop_puveler]

Packers remain undefeated!

cluster bomb. Cluster Bomb! CLUSTER BOMB!

[Warthawg1]

lolol

I couldn't have tried to do as badly as possible and done any worse than I did!

I took a lot of those home dogs with the points, and did well...but straight up I just couldn't make myself take Detroit, Cleveland, KC, and many others.

[Hodgepodge]

This was the worse week for picks. I'm at 6 wins, and I'm in second place. WTF! :rolleyez:

Warty, I'm with you on the points. I think we should use them next season.

Damn Spidey! :mad: Damn Texans! :mad:

:Hugglepounce: (man-hug) MM! Detroit! :Cheers:


ETA: Finally picked the Seagulls and they came through for me. Thanks TBC! :nanabobo:

[Warthawg1]

I certainly would prefer picking against point spreads.

I have not done straight pick 'ems in years, and now I remember why.

Home dogs are always a good pick using the points, and I did quite well yesterday with that...but wow on the straight game picks. The only thing I did well was picking the Falcons. I knew they had to win sometime this year, so this week was as good as any to go with them.

[Hodgepodge]

...The only thing I did well was picking the Falcons. I knew they had to win sometime this year, so this week was as good as any to go with them.That was a great pick! I was close to picking them as well Warty (see post #50), but I figured I go with my buddy SpidermanHouston. He wouldn't lead me astray. :rolleyez:

Damn Spidey! :mad: Damn Texans! :mad:

[Warthawg1]

Hey I give the Texans their props... they are now in the mix with all the rest of the mediocres. Plus...several of the mediocres will rise to the top of the mediocre pile and make the playoffs. The Texans may very well be one of those teams, and the Falcons should be so lucky! The Texans are a better team than Atlanta this year, but I knew the 'Cons would win at least a couple of games and any wins we get this year will probably be against a better team.

[shoop_puveler]

I don't know how y'all do it. I couldn't pick a spread to save my life. W/L is my best bet, and I didn't do well with that this week at all; picked all the wrong upsets. Oh, well. Still 12 more games...and then the playoffs! Damn, I love football. :)

[Warthawg1]

Well.. I was 6-2 this week in the games with a point spread underdog being the home team...but without being given points... I think I went 1-7 picking those same games... so you tell me which one is harder, lolol

[shoop_puveler]

Yeah, you definitely know what you're doing. It just seems that even if I pick all winners, if the spread is off I stand to lose games I picked the winner in. I'm not a gambler, so it's all for bragging rights in my little world...not that I have a lot so far. :)

[Hodgepodge]

...W/L is my best bet, and I didn't do well with that this week at all; picked all the wrong upsets. Oh, well. Still 12 more games...and then the playoffs! Damn, I love football. :)None of us did well this past week Shoop_Puveler. There were like five of us tied for first with 7 wins. Then, about the same amount tied for second with 6. I'm just glad Spidey was way down on the list. :rolleyez:

IwannaBlost has a seven game cushion over me, but this closes my gap to Spidey in second. :nanabobo: Have I mentioned, Damn Spidey? :mad: Damn Texans?

[Warthawg1]

Yeah, you definitely know what you're doing. It just seems that even if I pick all winners, if the spread is off I stand to lose games I picked the winner in. I'm not a gambler, so it's all for bragging rights in my little world...not that I have a lot so far. :)

Well the key to point spreads in my opinion is understanding the meaning of a point spread. It has nothing to do with someone thinking that team A will actually beat team B by 6 points. Point spreads are calculated to get an equal amount of money bet on either team in order to lessen the bookies exposure to a big payout. If the money is equal on both teams, then the bookie pays the winners with the losers bets, and makes his living off the juice. (Usually a 10% fee/commission or thereabouts). The bookies then don't have to care who wins, and their financial situation isn't affected negatively by the outcome.

If Indy is favored by 6 points over Baltimore, then that 6 point total is what was needed to get an equal amount of money bet on both teams. Once you know that, you have a heads up on who to pick. For example.. small market teams usually have less money bet on them than large market teams, so usually a favored team from New York will have a few needless extra points tagged onto the spread when playing Arizona. A team coming off a huge win playing a team coming off a bad loss will usually be favored by a few too many points as well. If you see a point spread move from what it was at the beginning of the week, the reason is the money is coming in heavy on one particular side, and they needed to bump it up or down to get the money back even. You then have to make a note that a lot of big money is coming down on one particular team, and remember the big money betters who can affect an opening spread usually know what they are doing, and bet accordingly.

The bottom line to it all is just understanding the factors that make a point spread be set at what it is, and it's not that team A is predicted to be 6 points better than team B this week. It's so many people are betting on team A that you have to give team B 6 points to get the money being bet evenly distributed on both teams.

[IwannaBlost]

I just wanna pickem...points make it even more complex. Football to me is win or lose. I would try it, but I doubt I will do as well in the pickem if the spread was involved.
Hmmmmm
*smells a conspiracy*
My damn team played like crap this week. :( Very disappointing.

[Hodgepodge]

...*smells a conspiracy*
My damn team played like crap this week. :( Very disappointing.And who in the hell have you paid off. :nanabobo: Where did you end up last season IwannaBlost?

[IwannaBlost]

And who in the hell have you paid off. :nanabobo: Where did you end up last season IwannaBlost?


Did pay anyone :nanabobo:. Can't a woman love football as much as you guys do? I think I ended up in 4th. I did well until the last few weeks, then my picks fell apart on me.

[Hodgepodge]

Did pay anyone :nanabobo:. Can't a woman love football as much as you guys do? I think I ended up in 4th. I did well until the last few weeks, then my picks fell apart on me.Well, here's hoping it happens again. The falling apart bit! :nanabobo:

Last year I stopped trying to analize each of the games and went with which uniform looked the best. I think I'm going back to that this season. Maybe I'll have better luck. But, congrats so far! :Cheers:

[CENSORED]

Point spreads mean nothing unless there is money on the table.

In the end all that matters is who wins and loses.

I feel cheap if I pick a team that loses by 6, yet win because they got an "imaginary" 7 points.

Just my thought...

[Warthawg1]

The competition of picking the games is still intact.

The problem with straight pickems is that every week there are going to be
probably at least half the games where almost every single person picks the exact same team.

If New England was playing the Dolphins at home this week... every single person except maybe for one Miami homer would pick New England. Make New England a 13 point favorite, and then you everyone will have an interesting decision to make. Yeah yeah... there are always heavy favorites who get upset by a big underdog every so often, but for the most part heavy favorites win a majority of the time and as I noted above... almost everyone would choose NE in that scenario.

[Hodgepodge]

Forgot to post the early point spreads this week. Home team as usual is in bold.

Saints vs Panthers +3
Jaguars vs Chiefs +2
Redskins vs Lions +3 1/2
Titans vs Falcons +8 1/2
Texans vs Dolphins +5 1/2 (damn Spidey! :mad: damn Texans! :mad:)
Steelers vs Seahawks +4 1/2
Patriots vs Browns +16
Cardinals vs Rams +3 1/2
Giants vs Jets +3 1/2
Colts vs Bucs +10
Broncos vs Chargers +1 1/2
Ravens vs 49ers +3
Packers vs Bears +3
Cowboys vs Bills +10

[Warthawg1]

It would be interesting to see....

How many of us pick NE straight up.. I would venture a guess almost everyone will, so that pick will be basically irrelevant in our competition.

vs.

How people would pick this game with the Brownies getting 16 points, which I dare venture to say would make that game a bit more relevant.

[Hodgepodge]

It would be interesting to see....

How many of us pick NE straight up.. I would venture a guess almost everyone will, so that pick will be basically irrelevant in our competition.

vs.

How people would pick this game with the Brownies getting 16 points, which I dare venture to say would make that game a bit more relevant.I thought the same thing Warty. Although, I still might give the points and take the Pats. :nanabobo: I think I'd take the points in that Falcons/Titans game.

With all of the injuries to the Colts, that game against the Bucs is interesting. So is the Steelers/Seagulls. Oh TBC! Honestly, who you taking in this game?

[Warthawg1]

Well I agree.. You wont make a living giving 16 points in the NFL, but I might do it here anyway. You also wont make a living taking road favorites in a MNF game either, but I did last week. (Home dogs on MNF historically cover the spread at around a 79% clip, also winning outright at about a 55% clip... but last week involved the Pats... so I gave the points anyway)

[shoop_puveler]

Well the key to point spreads in my opinion is understanding the meaning of a point spread. It has nothing to do with someone thinking that team A will actually beat team B by 6 points. Point spreads are calculated to get an equal amount of money bet on either team in order to lessen the bookies exposure to a big payout. If the money is equal on both teams, then the bookie pays the winners with the losers bets, and makes his living off the juice. (Usually a 10% fee/commission or thereabouts). The bookies then don't have to care who wins, and their financial situation isn't affected negatively by the outcome.

If Indy is favored by 6 points over Baltimore, then that 6 point total is what was needed to get an equal amount of money bet on both teams. Once you know that, you have a heads up on who to pick. For example.. small market teams usually have less money bet on them than large market teams, so usually a favored team from New York will have a few needless extra points tagged onto the spread when playing Arizona. A team coming off a huge win playing a team coming off a bad loss will usually be favored by a few too many points as well. If you see a point spread move from what it was at the beginning of the week, the reason is the money is coming in heavy on one particular side, and they needed to bump it up or down to get the money back even. You then have to make a note that a lot of big money is coming down on one particular team, and remember the big money betters who can affect an opening spread usually know what they are doing, and bet accordingly.

The bottom line to it all is just understanding the factors that make a point spread be set at what it is, and it's not that team A is predicted to be 6 points better than team B this week. It's so many people are betting on team A that you have to give team B 6 points to get the money being bet evenly distributed on both teams.

Dude, best explanation of point spreads I've ever seen. I actually think I get it a little now. :)

[Mysterious Mike]

I was embarrassed with my picks last week and so far this season. I simply have been unable to get a point in any Philly or St. Louis games at all this year. I really thought St. Louis would be a much much better team and Philly has been hard to get a read on , they have one of the most dominating offensive first halfs I have seen in years against the Lions and then can't do anything at all against the Giants who aren't exactly the greatest defensive team either.

I knew the Lions had an explosive offense but not even I expected an NFL record 34 points in the fourth quarter. That being said their offensive pass protection is God Awful and Kitna won't last the year if things don't change. They already replaced False Start Machine George Foster at RT with John Scott who started some last year. Foster is a decent player he simply has too many penalties called on him every game. Kitna is great when he has any sort of time but far too often he is hammered or has to throw it away. Mixing in the run once more than every 8 plays couldn't hurt either.


For the record I prefer it without the point spread.

[CENSORED]

It would be interesting to see....

How many of us pick NE straight up.. I would venture a guess almost everyone will, so that pick will be basically irrelevant in our competition.

vs.

How people would pick this game with the Brownies getting 16 points, which I dare venture to say would make that game a bit more relevant.

But take your point about maybe one person picking the team going against New England. I did this last year when Tennessee beat Indianapolis. I was the only one to pick it. I think it's more exciting to see when there is an upset and to see the few who picked them.

[SpidermanHouston]

I'm beginning to think that Wart is a bookie or a serious gambler.

[Brian]

Maybe he learned it all on Wikipedia. ;)

[Hodgepodge]

Talking about the Pats/Browns game, did anyone do the math?

Patriots - 34 Browns - 17 (plus 16 1/2, point spread) = 33 1/2. :nanabobo:

[CENSORED]

Not to drag this topic on and on, yet I wold like to point to the USC Stanford game this past Saturday as to why I don't like the point spread.

USC was favored by 41 points! Yes, 41. Do you know how many people picked Stanford just because they felt that they wouldn't lose that bad?
A ton. (Just ask any bookie who looked stressed out on Sunday)

Yet now ask how many people would pick them heads up. I bet you would get very few to step forward.....yet a very happy few. It makes that victory so much more meaningful.

[shoop_puveler]

Stupid Packers.
Stupid Lions.
Stupid Saints.

Good job, everyone else. I don't know about spreads, but I picked ya to win and ya came through. Stupid Packers. 5 turnovers and 12 penalties? Geez!

[Warthawg1]

But take your point about maybe one person picking the team going against New England. I did this last year when Tennessee beat Indianapolis. I was the only one to pick it. I think it's more exciting to see when there is an upset and to see the few who picked them.

That's true, but you're talking about one person making what was probably a silly choice even though it came through for them. Maybe it was even a brilliant choice... but still.. What I am talking about is making every game pick a real competition amongst everyone. I don't however really give a darn though... keep them straight pick-ems.. I'm not running the show.

Maybe he learned it all on Wikipedia. ;)

I can not control what people think, but I rarely utilize the services of Wikipedia. I happen to be close friends with a rather large bookie, but if you
like to think I paraphrase Wiki... that's your choice.

Not to drag this topic on and on, yet I wold like to point to the USC Stanford game this past Saturday as to why I don't like the point spread.

USC was favored by 41 points! Yes, 41. Do you know how many people picked Stanford just because they felt that they wouldn't lose that bad?
A ton. (Just ask any bookie who looked stressed out on Sunday)

Yet now ask how many people would pick them heads up. I bet you would get very few to step forward.....yet a very happy few. It makes that victory so much more meaningful.

I don't think you are getting it... There were no stressed out bookies. The point spread gets the money even on both sides so the bookies pay the winners with the losers money. No legit bookie is EVER stressed out about the result of a game. The spread exists so that they don't have to be stressed.

[shoop_puveler]

My picks - Oh, boy, am I feeling risky this weekend.

Cincinnati
Houston
Cleveland
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Tampa Bay
Green Bay
Arizona
New England
San Diego
Seattle
Atlanta

[Hodgepodge]

Those are some daring picks Shoop_Puveler. :nanabobo:

My upset pick this week, Saints over the Seagulls. Sorry TBC! :nanabobo:

[marshall2u]

Upset pick of the week.....Dallas over New England......

I made quite a few upset picks....*crossing fingers*

[shoop_puveler]

Those are some daring picks Shoop_Puveler. :nanabobo:

My upset pick this week, Saints over the Seagulls. Sorry TBC! :nanabobo:

Yeah, after last week, I'm throwing caution to the wind. I apparently have no nose for upsets. Coin flip, ftw. :Cheers:

Saints could use an upset! It could happen, but I know how Holmgren likes to win @ home - he was the same way in Green Bay. I'm banking on the Texans and Falcons to play tough against good-but-sloppy teams (Jax and Gaints).

Cincy will be too much for KC to handle for 4 quarters.
Miami has no chance against a bruising Browns team with a new identity.
Chicago is not that good and Minnesota is not that bad. Nail-biter. Purple upset.
Philly and the Jets. Coin flip.
Titans and the Bucs. Coin flip.
Skins and the Pack. Coin flip.
Panthers and the Cards. Coin flip.
The Rams are due, but they are too beat up to even overcome the mediocrity of the Ravens.
Same with Oakland. They always play tough D, but they are banged up and won't be enough to compete with the flip-flop Chargers @ home.
Duel in the Desert = A Draw!

And for the sake of being a goof - I'll pick Indy and Pitt to have the most productive bye weeks. :nanabobo:

GO PACKERS!

[Hodgepodge]

...My upset pick this week, Saints over the Seagulls. Sorry TBC! :nanabobo:

...Saints could use an upset! It could happen, but I know how Holmgren likes to win @ home - he was the same way in Green Bay...I have to pat myself on the back. Picking the Saints to upset the Seagulls was a stroke of genius. :Cheers: Shouldn't I get two points for that pick? Oh Commish! :nanabobo:

[SpidermanHouston]

I have to pat myself on the back. Picking the Saints to upset the Seagulls was a stroke of genius. :Cheers: Shouldn't I get two points for that pick? Oh Commish! :nanabobo:

Yeah, but you picked the Cowboys so they cancel each other out.

[Hodgepodge]

Yeah, but you picked the Cowboys so they cancel each other out.:rotfl: That's really funny Spidey! :rotfl:

[shoop_puveler]

I can't believe I'm going to do it, but I may just have to pick the Texans @ home over the Titans if Vince Young doesn't play. But I swear, if they lose, this is the last time I pick Houston! I don't care if they play the St. Louis Lambs! I almost want to pick Atlanta with Byron Leftwich @ QB over the Saints too, but I'm not sure if they have figured out how to win or if they just played a stoned Seattle team on Monday night.

[Hodgepodge]

I can't believe I'm going to do it, but I may just have to pick the Texans @ home over the Titans if Vince Young doesn't play. But I swear, if they lose, this is the last time I pick Houston! I don't care if they play the St. Louis Lambs!...SP, I'm going to be :pray:ing for ya! :nanabobo:


...I almost want to pick Atlanta with Byron Leftwich @ QB over the Saints too, but I'm not sure if they have figured out how to win or if they just played a stoned Seattle team on Monday night.The Saints looked pretty good against the ailing Seagulls. I think they maybe over the hump, and ready to start putting some wins together.

[SpidermanHouston]

I can't believe I'm going to do it, but I may just have to pick the Texans @ home over the Titans if Vince Young doesn't play. But I swear, if they lose, this is the last time I pick Houston! I don't care if they play the St. Louis Lambs! I almost want to pick Atlanta with Byron Leftwich @ QB over the Saints too, but I'm not sure if they have figured out how to win or if they just played a stoned Seattle team on Monday night.
The Texans are going to win if they play the Titans with or without Vince Young. I would prefer if Vince Young plays because the Texans defense wants revenge.

[shoop_puveler]

The Texans are going to win if they play the Titans with or without Vince Young. I would prefer if Vince Young plays because the Texans defense wants revenge.

That would be awesome. I'd love to see Houston have a great 2nd half of the season. Even if they miss the playoffs, if they can thwart other teams' records I'd be happy for them and send out my positive NRG for next year.:Hippy:

[Hodgepodge]

I can't believe I'm going to do it, but I may just have to pick the Texans @ home over the Titans if Vince Young doesn't play. But I swear, if they lose, this is the last time I pick Houston! I don't care if they play the St. Louis Lambs!...SP, I can't believe I'm going with them as well. :pray: But if they loose, I say we go to Houston and kick Spidey's butt! :nanabobo:

I need help with the Bears vs Eagles game! Not sure which teams are going to show up. Chicago got run over last week and the Eagles are coming off a bye. :confused:

[shoop_puveler]

SP, I can't believe I'm going with them as well. :pray: But if they loose, I say we go to Houston and kick Spidey's butt! :nanabobo:

I need help with the Bears vs Eagles game! Not sure which teams are going to show up. Chicago got run over last week and the Eagles are coming off a bye. :confused:

Good call! I almost want them to lose now - I could use a little trip to the South. :D

I know what you mean - you never know who is going to show up for Chicago, and the Eagles are having a bit of flip-flop season so far too. I'm taking the home team, Philly. They each have strong defenses, but Philly's offense is decidedly more talented; Westbrook ftw!

[shoop_puveler]

Coming to getcha, Spidey! :D

1. I can't believe how bad Houston played for 3 quarters.
2. I can't believe they scored 29 points in the 4th quarter.
3. I can't believe they lost on a last second bomb to set up a field goal.

It's official. There are no football teams in the state of Texas I will ever root for. Boo Lone Star State!

[Warthawg1]

I too am now completely over the so called "new" Texans.

They suck.

Blah blah.. I don't want to hear anything about how they came back and made it close. That was after the entire Titans team had fell asleep and were mentally on the bus headed to the airport. With the woeful Kerry Collins at the helm for the Titans, the upstart Houston team got it handed to them 8 ways to Sunday. Yeah yeah.. 29 points in the 4th quarter after the entire Titans team was yucking it up about how many people thought the Texans had a shot in this game. Those 29 points were the aberration. The reality of the situation for Houston was the first 3 quarters.

[Hodgepodge]

Good call! I almost want them to lose now - I could use a little trip to the South. :D

I know what you mean - you never know who is going to show up for Chicago, and the Eagles are having a bit of flip-flop season so far too. I'm taking the home team, Philly. They each have strong defenses, but Philly's offense is decidedly more talented; Westbrook ftw!

I too am now completely over the so called "new" Texans.

They suck.

Blah blah.. I don't want to hear anything about how they came back and made it close. That was after the entire Titans team had fell asleep and were mentally on the bus headed to the airport. With the woeful Kerry Collins at the helm for the Titans, the upstart Houston team got it handed to them 8 ways to Sunday. Yeah yeah.. 29 points in the 4th quarter after the entire Titans team was yucking it up about how many people thought the Texans had a shot in this game. Those 29 points were the aberration. The reality of the situation for Houston was the first 3 quarters.Damn Spidey! :mad: Damn Texans! :mad:

And, I went back-and-forth before finally picking the Eagles. I should've stuck with my credo: Hate every team in the NFC-East. :mad:

SP, I'll send you a PM about exterminating our Spidey problem. I mean spider problem! :nanabobo: Warty, let me know if you want to go on a road trip. :nanabobo:

[SpidermanHouston]

So I guess you all are not picking the Texans over the Chargers this week.

[Brian]

Hmm, that depends. How's Schaub doing? I haven't had a chance to catch up on him today. Last I heard, he had left the game after helmet-to-helmet contact.

[SpidermanHouston]

Hmm, that depends. How's Schaub doing? I haven't had a chance to catch up on him today. Last I heard, he had left the game after helmet-to-helmet contact.

"All the tests were negative, all the x-rays were fine," said Texans' head coach Gary Kubiak. "He's really, he's just beat up. He's got an extremely beat up hip, a lower leg, he's got the thigh that he's been nursing for a couple of weeks. So he's just generally beat up but we think he's going to be okay. We will say that he's day-to-day right now and hopefully he's out there Wednesday and can do something, but he's just very beat up right now."

Sage Rosenfels replaced Schaub against the Titans and completed 22-of-35 passes for 290 and four touchdowns with four turnovers (three interceptions and a fumble). Schaub completed 5-of-9 passes for 23 yards.


Sage Rosenfels already has the same amount of TD passes as Matt Schaub for the season and Sage has played less than four quarters. So you can imagine what the local sports talk radio sounds like. Sage is a good backup but his four turnovers cost them the game. Many fans and many in the local media wanted him to be the starter last year over David Carr.

[Warthawg1]

Trust me man... there should be no QB controversy between Sage Rosenfels and Matt Schaub. Let Sage start a couple of games for you, and I'm sure that talk will come to an end.

[Hodgepodge]

Damn Texans can start both Schaub and Rosenfels and I'd still pick the Chargers. :mad:

Damn Spidey! :mad: Damn Texans! :mad:

[Warthawg1]

Hmm, that depends. How's Schaub doing? I haven't had a chance to catch up on him today. Last I heard, he had left the game after helmet-to-helmet contact.

Helmet to helmet hit? I didn't see the game but I did note that today on fox sports radio they were talking about Schaubs hip injury.

I guess this means he really was playing this game with his head up his ass.

[SpidermanHouston]

Trust me man... there should be no QB controversy between Sage Rosenfels and Matt Schaub. Let Sage start a couple of games for you, and I'm sure that talk will come to an end.
Yeah, I know that. But you know how some fans are when they start calling the sports radio shows. They want results ASAP and Schaub basicallly is still a rookie.
Helmet to helmet hit? I didn't see the game but I did note that today on fox sports radio they were talking about Schaubs hip injury.

I guess this means he really was playing this game with his head up his ass.

Ha-ha. He was actually knocked out twice from the game. The first was the hip injury early in the first quarter. He was taken to the locker room. Sage come in and throws an interception on his first play. Schaub comes back in the middle of the second quarter. He is shortly hit with the helmet to helmet hit. He is taken out of the game for good. Sage comes in again and fumbles the ball on his first play.

[Warthawg1]

Don't mind me... I'm just very down on the Texans right now for failing to show up against the Titans with V Young out. The score indicates a 2 point loss, but they really didn't even show up for the game at all. As I noted earlier.. take out the aberration and they got it handed to them Sunday. I'm just being bitter about it.

[Brian]

Warty bitter? Never. ;)

[Warthawg1]

Ya know... I get absolutely no pleasure whatsoever in the process of sitting down and picking the games each week. None.. zilch...nada.

[Hodgepodge]

Is Jerry Jones a great owner or what? Making Texas Stadium available for another team is going far beyond the call of duty. They must really want me back as a fan bad. ;)

Yeah, whatever. The Texans owner made his stadium available also but for some reason the Chargers did not like that idea. The game is being played as scheduled at San Diego on Sunday 3:05pm central time. Matt Schaub starting will be a game time decision.I hope you don't expect me to pick'em. I've lost both times I've picked that sorry team of yours. :mad: Not sure they'll be another time. :nanabobo:

[shoop_puveler]

I'll never pick Houston again, period. Hopefully, that'll help 'em win...they aren't doing much to take care of that themselves. :nanabobo:

Good Monday Night game coming up! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Packers. I don't really understand why the "experts" are all on the Denver bandwagon; they're 3-3 with each win being 3 points or less and each loss being of significantly more while the Packers are sitting at 5-1, coming off a bye week. Strength of schedule is arguably even.

GB @ 19-19 and DEN @ 21-15 (which includes the 6-0 Colts). Not to mention their only common opponent (San Diego, 3-3) had a field day at Mile High in a 41-3 rout, but struggled against a stingy Packer D in Lambeau to lose by a TD.

Denver has the worst defense against the run, but Green Bay doesn't have a running game, so that point is pretty mute.

Denver's passing may have more opportunities than usual with the Packers nursing 4 injured CB's (although Al Harris and Charles Woodson will start). Of course, Champ and Bly are hurting too.

Favre got the job done last time against a tough Redskins pass defense despite 2 INTs (and they should have had a few more, I M O), but failure to capitalize on 2 FGs and the rain/mist making the ball a little heavier/slower on those long passes (for both sides actually) made the game a lot closer on the scoreboard. Against Denver, the Packers have a good chance of locking up their first 100 yard rushing game to keep 'em honest, but if they want to utilize 3-4 receiver sets I think they'll be able to nickel and dime the Broncos into respecting a couple of big plays.

Funny thing is, the media is making such a big deal about Green Bay not having a rushing game. Granted, but even in last place with a 65 ypg average, they have enough of a game to keep defenses honest with decent play calling. What is not being covered is that only Donald Driver has a 100+ yard receiving game for the Packers this year. One. I say, "If 'Receiver by Committee' works, then so can 'Running Back by Committee'".

Packers by 7. :D

[Hodgepodge]

Well, I'm clearly in third place in our Pick'Ems. With only IwannaBlost and Spidey in front. Wait a minute! How in the world does our League's Commissioner end up in first place. :nanabobo: And BTW--that sound behind you guys is the Hodgepodge Express heading down the track.

Oh, has anyone seen or heard from Mysterious Mike? I went back-and-forth between the Lions and the Bears, he could've been the deciding vote. :mad:

[scotpgot]

I'm just getting into this, and have nowhere near the understand most of you...

I heard the initial spread on the Colts/Pats game is 4. I'll be interested to see how that moves throughout the week...

[SpidermanHouston]

Ha-Ha! I got every game correct on Sunday. If Green Bay wins, I will be a perfect 13 for 13.

Oh, has anyone seen or heard from Mysterious Mike? I went back-and-forth between the Lions and the Bears, he could've been the deciding vote. :mad:

Not really. Mike aka Mega in our Pick Ems picked Chicago also.

[Hodgepodge]

Ha-Ha! I got every game correct on Sunday. If Green Bay wins, I will be a perfect 13 for 13.


Not really. Mike aka Mega in our Pick Ems picked Chicago also.Spidey, taking into consideration the two seasons we've been doing this, has anyone ever won all the games before? :Cheers:

Well, if MM picked the Bears too, I don't feel to bad! :rolleyez:

[SpidermanHouston]

Spidey, taking into consideration the two seasons we've been doing this, has anyone ever won all the games before? :Cheers:

Well, if MM picked the Bears too, I don't feel to bad! :rolleyez:

I don't think anyone did it in our league last year but I have a bad memory.

[Hodgepodge]

I don't think anyone did it in our league last year but I have a bad memory.Well, congrats! :Cheers: *Damn Spidey! Damn Texans! :mad:*

[Hodgepodge]

Just looked at our picks for this week. Boy, we've got some tough games. :(

Bucs vs Cardinals
Lions vs Broncos
Bengals vs Bills
Raiders vs Texans (Damn Spidey! Damn Texans! :mad:)

[Hodgepodge]

Harrison hasn't practiced any this week. And, according to coach Dungy, will probably not be available for the game Sunday.

I hate it more than I hate spinach, but I'm going to have to go with the Pats.

Damn CENSORED! :mad: Damn Patriots! :mad:

[CENSORED]

^You know you love it Hodge....don't hide it.















BWAAA AA AAAHHHHH!!!!!

[shoop_puveler]

First, let's start with "THE PACKERS RULE!"

Packers over KC - which allows Favre to join Peyton and Brady in the league of QB's that have beaten every team in the NFL, but only Favre has beaten the opposing 31 teams AND the team he plays for - dark times - let's not go there. :D

'Skins over the Jets
Chargers over Vikings
JAGs over Saints
Titans over Panthers
Bengals over Bills
Bucs over Cards
Niners over Falcons
Lions over Broncos
Browns over Seattle
Raiders over Texans
Patriots over Colts
Cowboys over Eagles
Steelers over Ravens

Over. Under. Under. Done.
:)

[Hodgepodge]

This had to be my worst week of picking. :mad:

I picked the Pats over the Colts, but I hated seeing them win.
Damn CENSORED! :mad: Damn Patriots! :mad:

How do the Browns beat the Seagulls? We haven't heard from TBC. Good riddence!
Damn TBC! :mad: Damn Seahawks! :mad:

And why won't I believe the Packers are for real? Favre is having a Pro Bowl season.
Damn Hodgepodge! :mad: Damn Packers! :mad:

[CENSORED]

I picked the Pats over the Colts, but I hated seeing them win.
Damn CENSORED! :mad: Damn Patriots! :mad:

Hey, you're welcome!! Here's another guarantee. The Pats wont lose next week!

[shoop_puveler]

This had to be my worst week of picking. :mad:

And why won't I believe the Packers are for real? Favre is having a Pro Bowl season.
Damn Hodgepodge! :mad: Damn Packers! :mad:

Same here. 9-5 on picks. :rolleyez: 7-7 on spreads.:mad:

My problem is I always think the Packers are for real. That Dallas game and 4 more in the upstart NFC North are going to be tough. GREEN BAY MUST PREVAIL. There is no one else that even has a chance against the Patriots but Favre.

[Luxord]

Well i just wanna say one thing. COLTS. Explains it all.

[Hodgepodge]

Well i just wanna say one thing. COLTS. Explains it all.You should've stopped by earlier in the season Luxord. You could've joined our little pick'em party. :Hippy:

And how can you say anything bad about the reigning Super Bowl Champions? :confused: Well, :welcome: anyway! :nanabobo:

[Budman]

Ok...

Here are my thoughtless picks for week 10:

Carolina over Atlanta

Green Bay over Minnesota

Buffalo over Miami

New Orleans over St. Louis

Pittsburgh over Cleveland

Tennessee over Jacksonville

Washington over Philadelphia

Cincinnati over Baltimore

Detroit over Arizona

Dallas over New York Giants

Chicago over Oakland

Indiana over San Diego

Seattle over San Francisco

Denver over Kansas City - My upset pick of the week.

[Hodgepodge]

Hey, you're welcome!! Here's another guarantee. The Pats wont lose next week!Ha, ha, ha, very funny! *Why in the hell do they need a bye week? :mad: *

CENSORED, the only team that has a slight chance are the Steelers. I'll be watching that game Dec. 09. :nanabobo:

Damn CENSORED! :mad: Damn Patriots! :mad:

[Brian]

:throw:

Dammit. It's weeks like this that make me hate even participating in things like this. If I wasn't a Falcons fan I think I would have only gotten 1 game right this morning.

[Ace]

The Eagles need to promise to never wear those Throw Back uniforms they wore a couple of weeks ago. Even Stevie Wonder said: "Damn!"

[Hodgepodge]

:throw:

Dammit. It's weeks like this that make me hate even participating in things like this. If I wasn't a Falcons fan I think I would have only gotten 1 game right this morning.Another tough week of picks Brian. I think we tied along with Warty.

How in the HELL did you and Crandy pick Arizona over Detroit? I decide to go with the Lions and they lose. That's what I hate most about picking.

How do the Saints lose to the winless Yams. :rolleyez: And the 'Boys keep rolling along. That's going to be a good game against the Packers on Nov. 29th.

Damn Mystery Mike! :mad: Damn Lions! :mad:

[shoop_puveler]

Ditto, y'all. My picks SUCKED this week..., but I really don't care. My Green Bay Packers put a smack-down on the Vi-Queens and Adrian Peterson. 34-0! Carolina on deck? LOL. Smoke 'em and prepare for two tough road games. Short week prep for Thanksgiving @ Detroit, and then down to the REAL cheaters, in Dallas. I recommend they take out some refs like the KC game. Bastards! The Pack is undefeated on the road though. And McCarthy has the best Packers record EVER for the first 25 games. EVER! Impressive. :)

[Hodgepodge]

This was another tough week for picks. :confused: Hometeam in bold.

Giants vs Lions
Seahawks vs Bears
Rams vs 49ers
Titans vs Broncos

[TheBigCat]

Read your schedule again, Hodge. Seahawks were the home team. Best play of the game: After a Seahawks touchdown in the 3rd quarter Josh Brown kicked off to Devin (Nobody ever made it to Canton as a kick returner) Hester who caught the ball two yards deep. Now usually when the kicker makes the tackle it somewhere in the kicking team's end of the field, we all know that. But on this one Brown knifed in and dropped Hester on his own 27 and then sprang up into the "Degeneration X". Seahawks 30, Da Bores 23.

[shoop_puveler]

...Brown knifed in and dropped Hester on his own 27 and then sprang up into the "Degeneration X"...

:rotfl: Classic!

My pix gave me 7-7-2 this week. :mad:

Only one thing matters though; Favre gets 3 TDs, no INTs and another win! WooHoo! 9-1 for Green Bay!?!?!?! Gotta whoop those Lions now. I think Aaron Rouse starting for Nick Collins at Safety should help with the size of Detroit's WRs...although he is a Rookie. Regardless, I think the Packers offense can win a 'Point War' if the D struggles. Dallas/GB is going to be the Freakin' GAME of the NFC season! And I bet it even has a Part II the way both teams are playing.

[Hodgepodge]

I want to make one thing clear before I continue. I'm not a male-chauvinist-pig. I love women! :itmdrool: But, I'm beginning to hate IWannabeLost. :mad: I think she's beaten me every week so far, and I'm tired of it. :mad: She now leads our group with 109 points. WTF!

[SpidermanHouston]

I want to make one thing clear before I continue. I'm not a male-chauvinist-pig. I love women! :itmdrool: But, I'm beginning to hate IWannabeLost. :mad: I think she's beaten me every week so far, and I'm tired of it. :mad: She now leads our group with 109 points. WTF!

Remember, she led all of last season also until she choked in the last couple of weeks.

[Hodgepodge]

Remember, she led all of last season also until she choked in the last couple of weeks.I suppose it was your idea to invite her too? :rolleyez:

I thought of this while having coffee this morning. We've got to have all of our picks in by the first game Thursday, so try not to forget. This is the part of the season I hate. League games! :mad: I'm barely over last Sunday's games before I've got to go through the whole process again. I'm sure it's not a problem for some of us. :nanabobo: *I say we kidnap IWBL*

Do we have any MS Excell experts out there? I think we could bring the picks inhouse next year without to much of a problem. Eliminate the need to have all picks in by Thursday during this part of the season.

[SpidermanHouston]

I suppose it was your idea to invite her too? :rolleyez:

I thought of this while having coffee this morning. We've got to have all of our picks in by the first game Thursday, so try not to forget. This is the part of the season I hate. League games! :mad: I'm barely over last Sunday's games before I've got to go through the whole process again. I'm sure it's not a problem for some of us. :nanabobo: *I say we kidnap IWBL*

Do we have any MS Excell experts out there? I think we could bring the picks inhouse next year without to much of a problem. Eliminate the need to have all picks in by Thursday during this part of the season.

I have went in there and changed the deadline. The new deadline is five minutes before each game instead of five minutes before the first game of the week. That means you can still edit Sunday's picks after Thursday. So also if you forget to pick before Thursday's games, you can still play and pick the Sunday and Monday games but automatically lose the Thursday games.

[Hodgepodge]

I have went in there and changed the deadline. The new deadline is five minutes before each game instead of five minutes before the first game of the week. That means you can still edit Sunday's picks after Thursday. So also if you forget to pick before Thursday's games, you can still play and pick the Sunday and Monday games but automatically lose the Thursday games.I didn't know that Spidey! Have you mentioned this before?

[SpidermanHouston]

I didn't know that Spidey! Have you mentioned this before?

No, I just changed it this afternoon. I mentioned that I could change it to that before the season started when you brought it up but nobody responded to my post. But since the Thursday games start this week and many people would forget to make their picks before the Thursday night game last year, I went ahead and changed it.

[Hodgepodge]

No, I just changed it this afternoon. I mentioned that I could change it to that before the season started when you brought it up but nobody responded to my post. But since the Thursday games start this week and many people would forget to make their picks before the Thursday night game last year, I went ahead and changed it.:Hugglepounce: (man-hug)


ETA: I'd sure like to pick Detroit against the Packers. Is anybody contemplating the same thing?

[SpidermanHouston]

:Hugglepounce: (man-hug)


ETA: I'd sure like to pick Detroit against the Packers. Is anybody contemplating the same thing?
Nope, not contemplating it at all. Green Bay all the way.

[IwannaBlost]

I want to make one thing clear before I continue. I'm not a male-chauvinist-pig. I love women! :itmdrool: But, I'm beginning to hate IWannabeLost. :mad: I think she's beaten me every week so far, and I'm tired of it. :mad: She now leads our group with 109 points. WTF!
:sadwalk:

Does it help that I grew up playing football with my brothers and I have always loved the game?

How about that I have met a lot of professional football players....past and present?

Okay, maybe free booze and pole dancing in the Oasis? :Cheers:


Remember, she led all of last season also until she choked in the last couple of weeks.
I bet you are praying for a repeat:nanabobo:
I suppose it was your idea to invite her too? :rolleyez:


*I say we kidnap IWBL*

I would find a way to get my picks in ;)

[Hodgepodge]

...How about that I have met a lot of professional football players....past and present?I bet there's a story you could only tell on your death-bed. :nanabobo:


Okay, maybe free booze and pole dancing in the Oasis? :Cheers:...You sure know the way to a man's heart. :love2:

[IwannaBlost]

I bet there's a story you could only tell on your death-bed. :nanabobo:

Actually more than one :naughty: I didn't wait for my death-bed though...I already spilled a few stories in Truth or Dare and in Goddess chat ;) You should come some time. ;)


You sure know the way to a man's heart. :love2:
:Hugglepounce: :kiss:

[shoop_puveler]

Actually more than one :naughty: I didn't wait for my death-bed though...I already spilled a few stories in Truth or Dare and in Goddess chat ;) You should come some time. ;)



:Hugglepounce: :kiss:

C'mon Hodge. She likes football, really likes football players and can pick'em with the best. Add on a smokin' hot avatar and I'd say she's a "keeper" ...um, as far as internet buddies go...:Hippy:

I can relate a little bit; kind of got a thing for cheerleaders...w/o the "kind of".:rolleyez::D

[shoop_puveler]

10-1 Packers!

'Nuf said! :D

[Hodgepodge]

I can't believe I finally beat her. :Cowdance: Maybe she's going into her end-of-season skid. :pray:

I'm five picks behind Spidey and six behind IWBL. Hey you guys! That sound you hear is the "Hodgepodge Express" heading your way. :nanabobo: Better move to a slower track. :D

[IwannaBlost]

C'mon Hodge. She likes football, really likes football players and can pick'em with the best. Add on a smokin' hot avatar and I'd say she's a "keeper" ...um, as far as internet buddies go...:Hippy:

I can relate a little bit; kind of got a thing for cheerleaders...w/o the "kind of".:rolleyez::D
Awwww thanks :D :Hugglepounce:
I can't believe I finally beat her. :Cowdance: Maybe she's going into her end-of-season skid. :pray:

I'm five picks behind Spidey and six behind IWBL. Hey you guys! That sound you hear is the "Hodgepodge Express" heading your way. :nanabobo: Better move to a slower track. :D

An off week does not mean that I am done :nanabobo:

[Hodgepodge]

...An off week does not mean that I am done :nanabobo:As far as I'm concern, we can stick a fork in ya. You're done! :nanabobo:

[shoop_puveler]

Ugh! I finished 8-8 this week against the spreads. (10-6 on W/L picks though)

RIP Sean Taylor!

[Hodgepodge]

This weeks picks will tell the tale! There are some really tough ones. :confused:

I'll either be in the lead Monday evening, or totally busted. :scared:

You feel lucky IWBL? :nanabobo:

[IwannaBlost]

As far as I'm concern, we can stick a fork in ya. You're done! :nanabobo:
Still 5 weeks left...a lot can happen :nanabobo:
Ugh! I finished 8-8 this week against the spreads. (10-6 on W/L picks though)

RIP Sean Taylor!
Yeah, that is so sad. God Bless his family and friends.
This weeks picks will tell the tale! There are some really tough ones. :confused:

I'll either be in the lead Monday evening, or totally busted. :scared:

There are some tough ones. Been going back and forth in my head on who I think will pull it out in the end. A lot of Division games.

You feel lucky IWBL?:nanabobo:

I always am lucky ;)

[shoop_puveler]

Yeah, that is so sad. God Bless his family and friends.

Geeez! It's only 8-8!

Oh, Sean Taylor, yeah...um, Bless them...all, yes, ...with God...my bad... :rolleyez::D

[Hodgepodge]

Tough picks this week. Hometeam in bold.

Dolphins vs Jets
Eagles vs Seahawks
Rams vs Falcons
Saints vs Bucs
Giants vs Bears

These picks will go along way in deciding who wins our year long Pickems. I bet Spidey and IWBL are biting their respective nails. I know I am! :scared:

[SpidermanHouston]

Yeah, this week is the hardest yet. I will be happy if I get half of them right and I will still be ahead of Hodge.

[Hodgepodge]

Yeah, this week is the hardest yet. I will be happy if I get half of them right and I will still be ahead of Hodge.I was beat like a :drum:

I hate Pickems! :mad:

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

This season is too krazy for pick'ems....atleast my Steelers are 9-3.

[Hodgepodge]

This season is too krazy for pick'ems...:yeah:

[SpidermanHouston]

Tough picks this week. Hometeam in bold.

Dolphins vs Jets
Eagles vs Seahawks
Rams vs Falcons
Saints vs Bucs
Giants vs Bears

These picks will go along way in deciding who wins our year long Pickems. I bet Spidey and IWBL are biting their respective nails. I know I am! :scared:
I got all of those games you mentioned above right. I guess you were right about this week as I am now in first place and I can't even see you in the rear view mirror anymore.

[Warthawg1]

Damn Texans... Damn Spidey... Damn Cowboyz...

DAMN PICKEMS!!!! Sheesh.. I don't think I could have tried to go in the tank and done worse the past 2 weeks!

[SpidermanHouston]

Damn Texans... Damn Spidey... Damn Cowboyz...

DAMN PICKEMS!!!! Sheesh.. I don't think I could have tried to go in the tank and done worse the past 2 weeks!
Hey don't blame the Texans. You didn't pick them this week. I haven't picked the Texans since they played the Raiders. I know they're bad. They are doing a lot right except turning over the ball. They already have more turnovers then last year and easily lead the league this season in turnovers. I'm always expecting a fumble.

[Warthawg1]

I'm just blaming every one! I'm about to go into an expose where I blame global warming for my picks the last two weeks. There I was...meandering along in 3rd, and then whammo... right in the crapper, and I'm the one pulling the chain!

[SpidermanHouston]

A lot can happen in 4 weeks. Week 17 will be a hard week because some teams will have their playoff spots and sit their starters. I had a 5 game lead one year going into week 17 in my work pool and I ended up losing the season by one game.

[Hodgepodge]

I got all of those games you mentioned above right. I guess you were right about this week as I am now in first place and I can't even see you in the rear view mirror anymore.

A lot can happen in 4 weeks. Week 17 will be a hard week because some teams will have their playoff spots and sit their starters. I had a 5 game lead one year going into week 17 in my work pool and I ended up losing the season by one game.

Warty, the only game I got right was the Giants vs Bears. And, I was actually pulling for the Bears. :rolleyez: A lost would've given the Cowboys the NFC-East title.

And I still say, the Dolphins will win before the Patriots lose! I'll go to my grave with that one. :nanabobo:

Yeah, a lot can happen in four weeks, but it doesn't bode well for me. Damn Spidey! :mad: Damn IWBL! :mad:

[SpidermanHouston]

Warty, the only game I got right was the Giants vs Bears. And, I was actually pulling for the Bears. :rolleyez: A lost would've given the Cowboys the NFC-East title.
But you're not a Cowboys fan, you're a Saints fan.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

I'm just blaming every one! I'm about to go into an expose where I blame global warming for my picks the last two weeks. There I was...meandering along in 3rd, and then whammo... right in the crapper, and I'm the one pulling the chain!
After a week where I picked like 4 rite and ALL lost were close I was about to quit. A week or 2 later I forgot & missed the 1pm deadline & threw in the towel.

[Warthawg1]

Meh.. I would never quit, but when you are doing straight pick-ems, your opportunity to make up ground is limited. Out of lets say 16 games in a given week, there are about 5 or 6 games where you know most everyone is going to pick the same team, so those games become a wash. So if your behind, you have to start taking some chances on the other games... trying to pick an underdog that stands a chance and one that you don't think the others ahead of you will be picking.

It aint over though till the thin-challenged lady sings, so everyone should just keep on a tryin'. Being behind may result in me making some questionable decisions, but I'll either catch up or finish in last. There is only one spot that means anything, and that is first place. Other than that I would just as soon finish in 10th place as I would 2nd. (Until such time as we start handing out
monetary rewards for finishing 2nd.) Plus it's all in fun, so it's all sehr gut.

[Hodgepodge]

I really thought I had a chance picking the Dolphins over the Jets. They were at home. They'd come close the previous week. And, as I've mentioned before, they'll win a game before the Pats loose.

The Eagles almost beat the Pats the previous week. It wasn't hard picking them over the Seagulls at home.

And who would've expected the Saints to lose against the Bucs? Yeah, the Bucs were leading the division, but they were just holding it for the Saints.

Bulger was out of the Rams game, so the Falcons was another great pick, I thought!

Damn Pickems! :mad:

[Warthawg1]

Yeah I tried the Miami route as well.... Big mistake there... won't happen again. (Of course it will happen again)

I also missed the Bucs/Saints game, but the Saints had that game in the bag before they decided to pull one of the most bone-headed moves in the NFL this season. (A wide receiver reverse that resulted in a fumble recovered by the Bucs when all they were trying to do was run out the clock)

The Falcons and Eagles were not good picks... I at least got those right.

Hodge... news alert.. the Falcons are awful. They have no QB. Their efforts to cover that weakness by being small and slow as well has.. strangely.. not worked out for them.

[Hodgepodge]

...Hodge... news alert.. the Falcons are awful. They have no QB. Their efforts to cover that weakness by being small and slow as well has.. strangely.. not worked out for them.I know what you mean Warty, but we are talking about the St. Louis Rams. A team which lost their first 8 games. Bulger was out with a concussion. Gus Farotte (spl) is as old as I am. Everything was in the Falcons favor. They should've won that game! :rolleyez:

Damn Falcons! :mad:

[Brian]

I'd probably be a couple spots higher if I wasn't so hard-headed about picking against the Falcons early on. I learned my lesson though. They don't give points for who I want to win.

Rumor has it (and Warty can confirm/deny) that Redman will be starting this week against New Orleans. If that's the case, I think it's likely to be a very painful Monday Night Football for Falcons fans.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

I'd probably be a couple spots higher if I wasn't so hard-headed about picking against the Falcons early on. I learned my lesson though. They don't give points for who I want to win.

Rumor has it (and Warty can confirm/deny) that Redman will be starting this week against New Orleans. If that's the case, I think it's likely to be a very painful Monday Night Football for Falcons fans.
Redman the rapper? :D

[IwannaBlost]

I was beat like a :drum:

I hate Pickems! :mad:
I did not do so hot either :(
This season is too krazy for pick'ems....atleast my Steelers are 9-3.
YAY Steelers!!! :yahoo:
Damn Spidey! :mad: Damn IWBL! :mad:

Hey, I LOST ground....you should be praising me ;) :awwhug:

[shoop_puveler]

7-9 on my picks this week. :( = Worst Ever

I know I picked some oddball upsets, but c'mon...

...Oakland over Denver?!?!
...NYG over Chicago?!?!

It was my bad picking Miami and Detroit, but Washington was a let down on soooooooooo many levels. And Philly?! That's two weeks in a row they've thrown away a chance at a hard-earned 'W'.

I...I just....I.....ugh.

I love football! :D

[Hodgepodge]

7-9 on my picks this week. :( = Worst Ever

I know I picked some oddball upsets, but c'mon...

...Oakland over Denver?!?!
...NYG over Chicago?!?!

It was my bad picking Miami and Detroit, but Washington was a let down on soooooooooo many levels. And Philly?! That's two weeks in a row they've thrown away a chance at a hard-earned 'W'.

I...I just....I.....ugh.

I love football! :DS_P, I didn't include those because they were givens. Like you, no way do the Broncos loose to the Raiders. And the Eagles look like giant killers one week, then they can't beat the Seagulls. WTF! :mad:


ETA: Don't forget we've got a Thursday night game. Picks must be made within 5 minutes of the start.

[Warthawg1]

I know what you mean Warty, but we are talking about the St. Louis Rams. A team which lost their first 8 games. Bulger was out with a concussion. Gus Farotte (spl) is as old as I am. Everything was in the Falcons favor. They should've won that game! :rolleyez:

Damn Falcons! :mad:

Yeah but look at it like this Hodge... St Louis was supposed to be a pretty good team this year. They were just decimated by offensive line and running back injuries early on....

The Falcons on the other hand... were going to suck, even when completely healthy.

I'd probably be a couple spots higher if I wasn't so hard-headed about picking against the Falcons early on. I learned my lesson though. They don't give points for who I want to win.

Rumor has it (and Warty can confirm/deny) that Redman will be starting this week against New Orleans. If that's the case, I think it's likely to be a very painful Monday Night Football for Falcons fans.

That's right... that's what the rumor mill is saying, but come on... It really can't be any worse than Herrington and/or Byron Sandwich. Redman actually looked decent last week after he came in to replace Joey, and he played really well in the pre-season.

I really wished DJ Shockley wasn't out with injury. He's got some game, and an arm that can actually throw the ball more than 30 yards downfield.

[Brian]

That's right... that's what the rumor mill is saying, but come on... It really can't be any worse than Herrington and/or Byron Sandwich. Redman actually looked decent last week after he came in to replace Joey, and he played really well in the pre-season.

You're very right there. I have to admit that I don't know that much about Redman other than he was out of the league for a couple of years and once played for Petrino in college (Louisville?). I guess I need to do some more homework on him but at this point, just about any change would be good.

[shoop_puveler]

It was all looking so good a few weeks ago; now the Packers have to host the Raiders, then go on the road to another dome-team in St. Louis. Their records suck, but they are starting to play some really good ball lately; not the easy wins as "planned".

Ach! I'm delusional and suffering from the Dallas hangover, just like Indy did after the Patriots got the better of them. Green Bay should prevail the rest of the season. Detroit is falling apart (as usual) and the Bears are DUE for an a$$-whooping at home.

After all that comes to pass, though, the AFC side of the equation is rather daunting....:(

Damn Patriots!:(
Damn Colts!:(
Damn Steelers:(!
Damn Jaguars!:(
Damn....AFC!:( I guess I should include the Browns and Chargers if I'm going to mention the best...

[Hodgepodge]

S_P, which team shows up Thursday, Bears or Redskins? The reigning NFC Champions, or the team that almost beat Dallas in week 11? :confused:

[Warthawg1]

You're very right there. I have to admit that I don't know that much about Redman other than he was out of the league for a couple of years and once played for Petrino in college (Louisville?). I guess I need to do some more homework on him but at this point, just about any change would be good.

From what I saw this past week; he made quick decisions and got the ball out in a timely fashion. That's better than the current alternatives. His arm isn't appreciably stronger than Harringtons, but he doesn't put so much air under his throws that people from the stands can get to them. Byron's got the big arm but he doesn't make quick decisions, and when he finally does decide; it takes him about a month to wind up and actually let go of the ball.

S_P, which team shows up Thursday, Bears or Redskins? The reigning NFC Champions, or the team that almost beat Dallas in week 11? :confused:

Actually I wonder which coach will show up for Washington... the guy that won a few superbowls, or the guy that doesn't even know the current NFL rules. Being that we haven't seen the guy who won superbowls since the 90's, I'm betting on the latter.

[shoop_puveler]

Well, the "reigning NFC Champs" haven't really shown up since the NFC Championship Game last year, and while Gibbs isn't getting the same results he did years ago I expect the 'Skins to be playing with more emotion than the Bears and more focus now that the initial sorrow of the loss of Sean Taylor has been digested. Gibbs may have made a bad call with that double time-out stuff, but did it cost them the game?...maybe. I can't think of anyone that would want to make that kick knowing how many are wishing against it ... and why. It would have been an "acceptable miss" for lack of a better phrase; distance, pressure and heavy heart is a lot to overcome, but not from barely over 30 yards at the professional level (compared to almost 50). Now, Lovie Smith...you want to talk about bone-head calls - how many times did we hear "Rex Grossman is our Quarterback."? Yeah, how'd that work out for ya, Lovie? At least now he's got the excuse that neither Grossman nor Griese are all that healthy...and Cedric Benson actually isn't able to carry the load as a primary ball-carrier...and the defense doesn't have the depth to fight through their injuries, which weren't all that significant anyway...and the players you lost to free agency....Lovie, Lovie, Lovie. What happened? The Bears biggest trouble may be the coaching. Go 'Skins - they've got alot of fight in them yet and plenty of fuel...plus a home crowd.

[Hodgepodge]

I could've won this weeks Pickem's if I trusted in the Giants. I figured with the return of McNabb, the Eagles wouldn't let him loose. Boy was I wrong! :rolleyez:

[SpidermanHouston]

Looks like it was a fairly easy week since seven people got 13 games right this week and it might be 14 out of 16 if New Orleans wins. And I see one person will automatically win this week if Atlanta wins (Wart.)

And some people forgot to make the Thursday pick. This week there will be a Saturday night game along with the great Thursday night game (Texans vs Broncos). I finally get to see a Thursday game as it will be televised on local TV.

[Hodgepodge]

...And some people forgot to make the Thursday pick. This week there will be a Saturday night game along with the great Thursday night game (Texans vs Broncos). I finally get to see a Thursday game as it will be televised on local TV.Thanks for the heads up Spidey. :wave2:

I guess I don't have to tell you who I'll be pulling for in the Texans vs Broncos game? Damn Spidey! :mad: Damn Texans! :mad:

[shoop_puveler]

Damn Lions! :( Why'd they have to make it so close?!

...oh, yeah. They're the Lions.... :(

...but just like Patriots/Eagles and Patriots/Ravens, it made Dallas look very beatable...plus, they have moderately tough games ahead against Philly, Carolina (meh) and Washington.

[Hodgepodge]

I'm falling further and further behind the leader of our Pick'ems. The Cowboys can't beat the Eagles! :rolleyez: The Seagulls can't beat the Panthers! :rolleyez: The Ravens can't beat the Dolphins! :rofl1:

Whose in the lead anyway? Spidey! :rolleyez: *Somethings funny!*

[Hodgepodge]

I'm going all out this week. I won last nights game, and I plan on winning the rest as well. :nanabobo:

[shoop_puveler]

I'm going all out this week. I won last nights game, and I plan on winning the rest as well. :nanabobo:

...but, Hodge ... you picked the Cowpies, didn't ya...? Rather contradictory don't ya think? :Cowdance::nanabobo::Cowdance:

[Hodgepodge]

...but, Hodge ... you picked the Cowpies, didn't ya...? Rather contradictory don't ya think? :Cowdance::nanabobo::Cowdance:Hardee, har, har! Very funny. :rofl1: Not! :rolleyez:

[shoop_puveler]

HU-GI-MUNG-NORMOUS LoL @ my Packers. That game went from bad to worse to hilarious. So, the Bears get the sweep (from a 6-9 pedestal) and Dallas gets home field for the playoffs. C'est la vie! I'd rather the Packers play the big game (if they make it past the first playoff game in Lambeau, that is...) in a more controlled environment - Texas Stadium - as the team obviously can not perform under inclement weather conditions. While the same conditions @ Lambeau may have made some difference, once it got into their heads, it was over. Not only did the offense and special teams embarrass themselves, but the defense was uninspired. Better wake up Green Bay. No more room for any errors.

The rest of my picks this week were just as sad. 7-7-1 (pushed the Lions game w/ a 5-point spread). :( But held on to 10-5 for W/L. C'mon San Diego! (by 8.5 if you can, please) :)

[SpidermanHouston]

Boo-yaaa!!!!!!! It was fun beating all of you. Maybe next year, Hodge.

[IwannaBlost]

Congrats....I am gonna get you next year. ;)

[SpidermanHouston]

Congrats....I am gonna get you next year. ;)

Thanks. I was a little worried when I saw that you and me had opposite picks on six of the early Sunday games. But I got five of those six game right. :) It would have been all six if it wasnt for those inconsistent Saints.

[IwannaBlost]

Thanks. I was a little worried when I saw that you and me had opposite picks on six of the early Sunday games. But I got five of those six game right. :) It would have been all six if it wasnt for those inconsistent Saints.


I had to take a shot at the win. I knew it would be tough to make up that spread...but I had to take a chance. I tried to pick ones I felt you would not....maybe not a great stragedy

[Hodgepodge]

I didn't take enough chances in the final week. :mad: I should've taken into consideration a lot of the playoff teams would rest their starting players and forget about winning the game. Although, I did pick the Redskins over the 'Boys.

So, congrats Spidey for winning the 2007 edition of NFL Pick'ems! :Cheers: I ended up fourth! :( *I hate when I loose! Especially when I loose to a girl. :nanabobo:*

[SpidermanHouston]

Wild card games:

Seattle over Washington
Giants over Tampa
Pittsburgh over Jax
San Diego over Titans

[shoop_puveler]

Holy different picks ... Spiderman!

I'm taking...
Jacksonville over Pitt
Washington over Seattle
Tampa Bay over NYGiants
San Diego over Tennessee

Then...
Jacksonville over New England
Indianapolis over San Diego
Washington over Dallas
Green Bay over Tampa Bay

Bringing us to...
Indianapolis over Jacksonville
Green Bay over Washington

To finish with...
Green Bay over Indianapolis


I know, I know - silly, delusional Packer fans. Still, ya gotta believe!

[Warthawg1]

I was out of town and didn't pick the last week. I couldn't have caught up anyway, so meh... 2nd or 20th are the same thing to me..They are both not first. Until we start getting paid for how we finish, first is all that matters.

Regarding the playoffs.... My dream scenario involves the Packers going to the big game by beating the 'Boys and then defeating the Patriots in the
Super Bowl. Probably wont happen, but it's nice to dream.

[Hodgepodge]

...Being a past Cowboys fan, I don't want to see any NFC-East opponents in the playoffs. So, I'll be pulling for the Seagulls and the Bucs this weekend.

That will bring the Bucs to Texas Stadium, and send the Seagulls to the "Frozen Tundra" of Lambeau Field. Whichever team comes out the winner, won't be able the beat the 'Boys in the NFC Championship game.

On the AFC side, I think the Chargers are going to win a first-round game at last. They'll score to many points for the Titans. Now in that other game, I think the Jaguars will finally beat the Steelers in a playoff game.

But, it won't matter when it comes to the team that will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. New England Patriots!Looks like I was 3 for 4/75%, over the weekend. :Cheers:

The one I missed maybe the end of the Cowboys. Not sure you can beat a team three times in a season. Plus, Manning has been earning his name over the last couple of weeks.

You can't let a QB have time to sit back and look over the whole field. If the 'Boys can put him under pressure, he'll throw a couple of INTs. That's the only way the Cowboys win! :pray:

[SpidermanHouston]

3/4 on my wild card picks. Pittsburgh almost pulled off the great comeback.


Next round picks:
New England over Jax
Colts over San Diego

and my NFC upsets:
Giants over Cowboys
Seahawks over Packers

[Hodgepodge]

Here's mine:

New England Patriots over the Jacksonville Jaguars (This game could get interesting if the weather is like Chicago when the Pack paid a visit)
Indianapolis Colts over the San Diego Chargers


Obviously, Dallas Cowboys over the New York Giants
Green Bay Packers over the Seattle Seagulls

[Hodgepodge]

Well, not as good as last week. I was 50%, 2-4. And, one of those loses is devastating! :weeping: :weeping: :weeping:

[wickedsweet]

I got them all this week!!!! Yay!!! But only because I hate the Colts and the Cowboys, there was no real knowledge in my picks

[Hodgepodge]

But only because I hate the ... and the Cowboys...Kick a man while he's down why don't ya! :sadwalk:

[wickedsweet]

:Hugglepounce::Hugglepounce:


Hey it could have been worse, it's not like Terrel owens went on TV and cried about it or anything....oh wait;):Hugglepounce:


Besides they would have just lost to New England eventually anyway:D

[Hodgepodge]

:Hugglepounce::Hugglepounce:


Hey it could have been worse, it's not like Terrel owens went on TV and cried about it or anything....oh wait;):Hugglepounce:


Besides they would have just lost to New England eventually anyway:D:nanabobo: *And just think, I used to have a warm spot for Wickedsweet.*

[wickedsweet]

Good thing I have a talent for rewarming cold warm spots:D

[Hodgepodge]

Good thing I have a talent for rewarming cold warm spots:D:itmdrool: *Damn, that didn't take long!*

[wickedsweet]

It never does:makeout:

[shoop_puveler]

Hey it could have been worse, it's not like Terrel owens went on TV and cried about it or anything....oh wait;)

Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL moment in sports history! That takes the new lead over Hasselbeck's "We want the ball; We're gonna score!"

Go Pack Go! :Cowdance:

[Hodgepodge]

Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL moment in sports history! That takes the new lead over Hasselbeck's "We want the ball; We're gonna score!"

Go Pack Go! :Cowdance:Isn't there a rule against piling on? :mad: Isn't it like a 15 yard penalty? :rolleyez:


My Conference picks are as follows:

New England Patriots over the San Diego Chargers (the Bolts had a nice run, but it's time for reality to set in)

Green Bay Packers over the New York "football" Giants (we all know it should've been the 'Boys in this game :cry:)

[Brian]

Are you planning on doing this again this year, Spidey?

ETA - I just realized that he hasn't logged on since May. Does anyone else know how to set up a pick'em league in the event he doesn't see this?

[IwannaBlost]

I hope he is back before camp starts. I know how to make a Yahoo league. I was in 2 last year. No hurry though, I feel he will be back when camp gets underway.

[Brian]

Cool. Thanks IwBl. I hope he's back in time as well. I didn't realize that he started it in July last year. :)

[iluvjack]

I will join too. Go Dallas Cowboys!

Last year was unbelievable.. they pretty much threw that season away after that lost to Philadelphia. OMG not to mention that 17-21 lost to the Giants back in January :no:

I really believe this season will be it for them! So excited, This should be fun though... I never miss a game. can't wait! :Cheers:

[TheBigCat]

Great. If Hodge never returns ( :( ) we still have a Cowbabies fan to needle. ;)

[shoop_puveler]

OMG, I am so excited about football!

...although, this may not be the best year to be a Packer fan. It certainly has not been the best off-season to be one...

[iluvjack]

OMG, I am so excited about football!

...although, this may not be the best year to be a Packer fan. It certainly has not been the best off-season to be one...

too bad Packers :nanabobo:

besides... Brett needs to sit his bleep down somewhere, move over and give someone else a chance.

Ugh.

[shoop_puveler]

too bad Packers :nanabobo:

besides... Brett needs to sit his bleep down somewhere, move over and give someone else a chance.

Ugh.

Maybe ... but he can still play. Therein lies the whole problem; the rest of it is "icing on the cake", but it ain't icing and it's not on any kind of cake...

[SpidermanHouston]

I have been so busy keeping up with Arena Football. :) I will come back and defend my title. I will set it up as soon as Yahoo lets me and I will create a new 2008 thread with all the instructions. Someone get Hodge to join.

[TheBigCat]

Great to see you back, Spidey. :D

I don't think Hodge is coming back. He resigned from the staff saying that it wasn't fun for him anymore here and he hasn't logged in since, and that was in January. I miss him every day. :(

[Brian]

Good to see you again Spidey!

Once you have everything set up, I'll drop Hodge an email. Hopefully he'll join us.

[vincentstuntdbl#23]

Great to see you back, Spidey. :D

I don't think Hodge is coming back. He resigned from the staff saying that it wasn't fun for him anymore here and he hasn't logged in since, and that was in January. I miss him every day. :(
NOOOOOOOoooooooooooo
dagnabbit
I wondered where he was. Tell him I said HI!

[TheBigCat]

Once you have everything set up, I'll drop Hodge an email. Hopefully he'll join us.

*crosses fingers*

[shoop_puveler]

NOOOOOOOoooooooooooo
dagnabbit
I wondered where he was. Tell him I said HI!

ditto! hmpf, that's not good enough for me.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOO!

Well, I feel a little better. His avatar always made me smile; I friggin' loved it.

Come back, Hodge! Hmm. I guess that probably won't be heard by him. :rolleyez: Ah well, football is upon us and my Packers are as unfavored as ever. I'll have to go back to my childhood years and just start hoping the Bears lose every week instead of paying attention to what the Pack does. :coffeedunk:

[LAN]

Oh hell yeah!!!

I cant wait to start off mediocrely, and then try to climb back into the hunt after forgetting to make my picks in week 5.

[LAN]

Hey Spidey, you going to set us up again?

[Prender]

http://www.losttv-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52131

:)

[LAN]

http://www.losttv-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52131

:)

thanks prender......

[TheBigCat]

Yeah. Thanks for helping out, prender. :D