NFL Week 4 - Start of the Bye Weeks

NFL Week 4 is here. By the end of Monday night, the season will be 1/4th of the way complete. After having a terrible week 2, I rebounded in week 3 to go 13-3. Bye weeks start this week, which sucks for teams that have a bye week in the first week. 

Thoughts from Week 3:

1. Is anyone going to be able to stop Julio Jones? Might we see the first 2,000 receiving yard season ever?
2. On that note, can anyone stop Aaron Rodgers from just being insanely good? Doesn't matter who his receivers are, he just finds a way to be awesome.
3. Look, as far as I'm concerned, passes that bounce off of someone's hands and is an interception, really shouldn't be counted against the QB. With that said, Mariotta has 8 td's and 1 interception this year. Kid is pretty good.
4. Adrian Peterson looked like old AP on Sunday.
5. Can we all take a minute to look at Brandon Weeden and realize he didn't cost Dallas the game? Sure he had one interception, but 22 of 26, is pretty good. the Defense is what cost Dallas on Sunday.
6. Tom Brady, all he does is win. Poor Jaguars on the receiving end of that beatdown.
7. Glad to see the Chiefs finally threw a touchdown to a receiver. Thankfully it was to Maclin who helped me win my fantasy football game this week.
8. We should be looking closer at that Oakland team, they are playing really good football right now.
9. Arizona looks amazing. Two back to back blowouts. Carson Palmer playing out of his mind. They have the look of a team that can go deep into the playoffs. 
10. How bad does Chicago look? Yowza.
11. Ravens 0-3 for the first time ever. 
12. A week after the Jets look good, they look like crap against the then winless Eagles.
13. Our first quarterback controversy could be brewing, in Cleveland no less.
14. Lot of star players going down in the first three weeks.

Top 5: Lombardi Division (unchanged)

1. Patriots - They are still the reigning champs, and they beat down the lowly Jaguars.
2. Packers - They are pushing for that top spot. I mean, Rodgers looks really good right now.
3. Cardinals - Carson Palmer + that defense = Winning formula.
4. Bengals - Dalton looks really good right now.
5. Falcons - Found a way to win, and look good in the process.

Bottom 5: The Participation Ribbon Division

32. Bears - Unbearably bad.
31. Saints - Might they be 0-4. There's a good chance of that being the case.
30. Lions - So bad.
29. Ravens - Certainly aren't as bad as their record indicates.
28. Buccaneers - Yeah, they belong down here.






The Ingersoll Pick of the Week

Team guaranteed to win this week:

Carolina Panthers - A combination of defense, and Cam Newton should propel them to victory over the Buccaneers, who by the way have shown improvement, but not enough to win this game.

Next week: Coaches on the hot seat


Bye Week Teams: Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots

Thursday October 1st

8:25PM EST

(NFL/CBS) Ravens (0-3) at Steelers (2-1) - The Ravens have played tough teams and lost. The Steelers have Vick at QB this week,and to be honest, it's like downside of Career Vick. Sure he has some weapons at his disposal. Probably more weapons than he's ever had. But to be honest, Vick has always been a better runner than a QB. He has to think pass first, run last. Ravens have to start fast. I mean, if they fall behind, they are going to lose and be 0-4 and then there will be rumors about jobs being lost. Sadly, they will lose a close one. Steelers 20, Ravens 16

Sunday October 4th

1PM EST

(CBS) Jets (2-1) at Dolphins (1-2) - I really don't know what to make of this Dolphins team. Are they Participation Trophy bad? Possibly. Jets either. Two wins over quality opponents, and then made to look like bumbling idiots by the Eagles. It's in Miami. Fitzpatrick is still Fitzpatrick. If the defense plays like they should, they should be able to shut down that Miami offense with the greatest of ease. Miami has to minimize the turnovers if they want to come away with a victory. I don't see a TD battle. More like a yawnfest. Jets 17, Dolphins 13

(CBS) Jaguars (1-2) at Colts (1-2) - Colts have an insane record against the AFC South with Luck at QB. I don't see that changing. I think this week, we could see a 4TD pass game from Luck. Colts 41, Jaguars 10

(FOX) Giants (1-2) at Bills (2-1) - Gonna be honest here...the Giants got away with a W last week, and it could have been a disaster. The Bills beat Miami down. Just down. And Tyrod Taylor is turning out to be one of the best decisions Rex Ryan has made in a long time. Kid is actually good. Bills defense should be able to get 3 turnovers out of this Giants team. I don't see it being a good game for Eli. Bills 31, Giants 13

(FOX) Panthers (3-0) at Buccaneers (1-2) - Already picked the Panthers as a sure bet this week. Plus they got Jared Allen to help that defense with Kuechly. Panthers aren't a Super Bowl contender with the likes of the Packers, Seahawks, and Cardinals, but they should be a wild card team at best. Panthers 27, Buccaneers 9

(FOX) Eagles (1-2) at Redskins (1-2) - Eagles looked good last week. Murray was no where to be seen, but their offense looked decent. Bradford, is he really an NFL starting QB. He doesn't play like it to be honest. The Redskins, just looked bad. Had a chance to punch the Giants in the face, and did not play up to the level their defense can. It won't be a high scoring game. Kirk Cousins remembered he's just a backup at best last week. Eagles 20, Redskins 14

(CBS) Raiders (2-1) at Bears (0-3) - Look the Bears are bad. They are what I thought the Raiders would be. Clausen looked stupid bad last week. Their defense has been traded away. Even Jay Cutler at QB can't really help how bad this team is right now. Lot of holes to fix. Raiders, well they have been playing pretty good all season. They can get to 3-1 and totally will. Raiders 24, Bears 7

(CBS) Texans (1-2) at Falcons (3-0) - Right now, Julio Jones is in the NFL MVP conversation. Won't win, but he's in the conversation. The FALCONS have been playing great. Their defense gives up a lot of points, but the offense scores just enough to win. Texans, well. I think that coach is on the hot seat. Two years of ineptitude. These are must win games for him. They won't win. So many problems with the team. Starting with the offense. Falcons 27, Texans 13

(CBS) Chiefs (1-2) at Bengals (3-0) - If the Bengals want to be considered "elite" these are games they have to win. Their offense has to keep pressing the gas pedal, and their defense have to get some 3 and outs. The Chiefs have a short week, after getting beat up on Monday night by the Packers. Offense finally came to life, but they are going to play a Bengals team that has a good defense and weapons all over the field. Bengals 34, Chiefs 20

4:05PM EST

(CBS) Browns (1-2) at Chargers (1-2) - I think this is the game where if McCown doesn't play well, he's yanked by the 2nd quarter. The Chargers are one of those teams that play good in spurts, and this is a game where they can jump on the Browns and keep scoring after a few turnovers. Chargers should get a much needed W. Chargers 27, Browns 17

(FOX) Packers (3-0) at 49ers (1-2)- After that beating in the Desert last week, the 49ers are reeling. I mean to be honest, this is how I saw their season going after all of the departures and retirements. The 49ers are a 6-10 team at best and their QB needs to stop turning the ball over. Not 1, but 2 pick sixes last week. Packers should drop another 40 spot on them this week, especially since Rodgers holds a grudge against the 49ers for not drafting the Bay Area kid. Packers 42, 49ers 13

(FOX) Rams (1-2) at Cardinals (3-0) - Big game for the Cardinals. Division game, a chance to get a big lead in the NFC West. They can put away the hapless Rams. I fully expect the Cardinals to drop 35 on them, with the greatest of ease. Cardinals 38, Rams 17

(FOX) Vikings (2-1) vs Broncos (3-0) - Boy the Broncos have been flirting with disaster. They have an offense that is ranked pretty low. But a defense that is ranked top ten. That is balance, but not the balance they want. They need to find some offense, and fast. The Vikings can score some points, and they have AP. I don't think it's enough to beat the Broncos at home though. Broncos 24, Vikings 17

8:25PM EST

(NBC) Cowboys (2-1) at Saints (0-3) - Had the defense held up, the Cowboys could be 3-0. This is a game they have to win if they want to keep a hold on the division long enough for Romo and Bryant to return. If they lose to a terrible, lowly Saints team, they are going to be in serious trouble. Stick to the run, and let the defense hold. Cowboys 31, Saints 13

Monday October 5th

8:30PM EST

(ESPN) Lions (0-3) at Seahawks (1-2) - For the second straight week, the Seahawks get a crap NFC North team in which to beateth on. And beateth they shall. I can see another shutout. The Lions have so many questions and few answers. Seahawks can get back to .500 and back on track. Seahawks 37, Lions 6

Happy NFL Week 4

NFL Week 3

 Week 3 Is here. After going 6-10 last week (some games should have been easy wins for teams), I'm disappointed in not only them, but myself. Thankfully no one pays me for this and I just do it for fun.

Thoughts from Week 2:

1. Colts. Really? I know you started out 0-2 last year and made the playoffs, but...really? You look absolutely horrible.
2. Seahawks, you guys are not the same without Kam Chancellor. Looks like this game of chicken needs to end. 
3. Saints. When you traded Jimmy Graham, did you forget how to play football?
4. Rams, you're dead to me. How dare you lose a game you should have easily won. Maybe you were on high because you beat the defending NFC champs. Either way, you should've built on that momentum. 
5. DeMarco Murray. 

I feel by adding the "grass isn't always greener on the other side," might be too harsh. (It's funny because he went to a team with green uniforms).

6. Please don't crown Johnny Manziel just yet. One week doth not maketh an NFL QB.
7. Poor Dallas. No star receiver. Fine. They can get by without him. No QB, but a journeyman backup 62 year old Brandon Weeden? Hopefully you guys can go at least 2-4 while Romo is out. 
8. Is it just me or are there a lot of QB's potentially missing time? Romo, Brees, Cutler. 
9. Jets. You guys look pretty damn good.
10. Less talking, more football playing, Bills. 
11. Cardinals and Carson Palmer look good. 
12. Bears, by all accounts, should fall to 0-3 on Sunday when they play the Seahawks. The Eagles could very well be in that group too. They play the Jets on Sunday.  Ravens, too. Lions as well. Lot of teams with big aspirations could be 0-3.
13. Stop. Taunting. Tom. Brady. He makes you pay errrrytime.





Top 5: The Lombardi Division

1. Patriots - Here until they lose. Almost was Sunday. That defense needs to tighten up. 
2. Packers - They look Super. Still my pick to win it all.
3. Cardinals - Carson Palmer has them on top of the division and they could be there a while, at least until they play Seattle.
4. Bengals - They look good. Through two games. No Sacks. No Turnovers for ol A. Dalton.
5. Falcons - Somehow grinding out wins. Julio Jones is on another level right now.

Bottom 5: The Participation Ribbon Division

32. Saints - More like the 'Aints am I right. They look bad. Like, top 10 pick bad.
31. Bears - Might want to consider drafting a QB.
30. Eagles - All that money for Murray and a trade for Bradford, and it's not working out the way they hoped. Bradford looks scared. That offensive line sucks. 
29. Lions - Just need a Tigers team here to complete the trifecta.
28. Texans - They have so many questions with far less answers. 

The Ingersoll Pick of the Week 

Well last weeks pick didn't work out too well. Hopefully this one does. 

Seattle Seahawks - At home, against a Cutlerless Bears team. They will get a W this week. 


Thursday September 24th

8:25PM EST

(CBS) Redskins (1-1) at Giants (0-2) - This is a make or break game for the Giants. They have lost two close games and are 5 points away from being in an entirely different conversation, 2-0. Be that as it may, they have a Washington team coming in that can run the ball well, but not pass. Giants need to stop the run, so they can jailbreak into the win column. Giants 21, Redskins 17


Sunday September 27th

1PM EST

(FOX) Falcons (2-0) at Cowboys (2-0) - Falcons have looked really good under their new coach. They have an offense that is good and a defense that does just enough to stop teams. Dallas on the other hand. Had a good offense and now with Bryant and Romo out, they are just a ragtag bunch. These are the games they have to win in order to stay afloat while Romo is out. Can they? Time will tell. It's a squeaker. Falcons 24, Cowboys 21


(CBS) Colts (0-2) at Titans (1-1) - Remember the Titans from week 1? How they destroyed the Buccaneers. Remember the Colts and how bad they looked in Week 1 and 2? The Colts just can't stop turning the ball over. They look as bad as their record indicates. Mariotta, still no turnovers. A loss, but no turnovers. I think they can steal one from a hungry Colts team, but Andrew Luck's neckbeard will steer them toward a win. Colts 28, Titans 17

(CBS) Raiders (1-1) at Browns (1-1) - Look, Manziel played decent last week. But that's one week. Consistency is the word I'm sure they throw around a lot in Cleveland. Build on it. Attack a Raiders team that is always up and down. Can the Browns win two in a row? Who knows. Not even sure who is playing QB this week. Also kudos to the Raiders for beating a tough Ravens team. I think the Browns win a close one. Browns 17, Raiders 14

(CBS) Bengals (2-0) at Ravens (0-2) -  Look, the Ravens is another team that could be 2-0. But their defense without Suggs is not the same. Their offense doesn't look in sync either. They are getting a Bengals team that has played rather well. If the Ravens get behind, they won't win. The Bengals are playing really well. Bengals 20, Ravens 10

(CBS) Jaguars (1-1) at Patriots (2-0)  - Gonna make this short. Patriots 27, Jaguars 10

(FOX) Saints (0-2) at Panthers (2-0) - Oh when the Saints, go marching in, oh when the Saints go Marching in. They lose. They look like a team that hasn't figured it out. Offensive line is terrible. Defense too. They get the Panthers and they are going to try and get a foot up in the division and keep pace with the Dirty Birds. Panthers 31, Saints 17

(FOX) Eagles (0-2) at Jets (2-0) - I almost feel bad for the Eagles. hahaha, loljk. I don't. Still. They traded some key assets, let some guys walk, and they aren't good. They look bad. Bradford looks like he is a deer in the headlights. Murray can't get out of the backfield. Jets are going to throw the house at them this week. Their defense has 10 takeaways and Revis looks like the Defensive Player of the year, right now. They can smother the Eagles, but Fitzpatrick needs to keep his turnovers low. Jets 17, Eagles 7

(FOX) Buccaneers (1-1) at Texans (0-2) - Winston, meet Watts. I say this because I don't think the Texans are going to go down without Watts losing his mind. He is going to be all over the field. The Buccaneers beat a Saints team that is just bad. The Texans have no identity on offense. Texans win a close one. Texans 13, Buccaneers 10

(CBS) Chargers (1-1) at Vikings (1-1) - Peterson was back to his dominant self, but still had a couple of fumbles. The Chargers need to stop having turnovers, but to be fair, they lost to a Bengals team that is quietly good. If they let Peterson get going, they are going to have a tough time. Minnesota's defense is not that bad. Chargers 23, Vikings 17

(CBS) Steelers (1-1) at Rams (1-1) - I don't get how the Rams look fantastic one week, and play like dogshit the next. I mean, the way they played the Seahawks and won versus how they played the Redskins and lost. The big problem in sports is this: Teams play up or down to their competition. Granted the Rams might not be good, but for one week, they looked great and then played an inferior opponent and lost. The Steelers, well they lost to the Patriots in Week 1, and air raided the 49ers the next. That team can score, I would be worried if I were the Rams. Steelers 38, Rams 21

4:05PM EST

(FOX) 49ers (1-1) at Cardinals (2-0) - Any one else think Carson Palmer is out to prove something? I mean, look at his two games. He is dominating defenses. Now he gets a 49ers team that got burned up by the Steelers. Sure, they are going to try and prove that last week was a fluke, but the Cardinals beat up the Bears by nearly the same margin. 49ers seem like a team that will be 7-9 or 8-8.  For now, they need to figure out their defense, or they are going to have a long season. NFC West games for the last few years, are tough. This one will be close. Cardinals 17, 49ers 13

(CBS) Bills (1-1) at Dolphins (1-1) - Here's the deal about the Bills. If they are the second half team they were last week against the Patriots, they can win 10 games. If they are the first half team they were last week against the Patriots, they will win 6. They need to score early and let their defense win games. The Dolphins, same thing. They have the capability to score points, but they play down to their competition and turnovers will kill them every time. Neither team have the type of QB who can put a team on their shoulders and will them to a win. So they need to play smart. Turnovers cost both teams last week. Bills 27, Dolphins 17

Return of the Kam....

(CBS) Bears (0-2) at Seahawks (0-2) - Look, the Seahawks are way better than their record. The Bears are right where they should be. Their defense is weak. Their offense is weaker without Jay Cutler. Look for the Seahawks to blitz the hell out of Clausen and cause at least 3 turnovers. If you have the Seahawks defense in fantasy football, great because they will score a defense/special teams TD. Oh and as of 9:58a.m. EST, Kam Chancellor is coming back.  Seahawks 41, Bears 13

8:30PM EST

(NBC) Broncos (2-0) at Lions (0-2) - The Broncos have flirted with disaster all season. It's their defense, surprisingly, that is keeping them in games. I love Peyton, but he's not the dominant Peyton we are used to seeing. Stafford hasn't had a great season so far. Can they turn it around? Sure. But they have to get in the Win column and it's going to be tough against the Broncos, especially the way their defense is playing. If Stafford can get them on the board and into a shootout, they might have a chance. I don't see it happening with the way the Broncos defense is playing. Broncos 27, Lions 20


Monday September 28

8:30PM EST

(ESPN) Chiefs (1-1) at Packers (2-0) - Packers are still the team to beat right now. Defense is playing good. Offense is playing next man up style. Player goes down, next man comes in and does a pretty good job. Oh that Rodgers guy, he has like 580 attempts at home without a turnover. 13 incompletions so far this season. That's like a quarter for some teams. The Chiefs need to stop them on third down. Once Rodgers gets going, he's hard to stop. He just wills the Packers to be better. Packers are golden at home. Packers 31, Chiefs 20.

NFL WEEK 2

With week 1 in the books, let's do a quick recap of some of the events from the week.

Observations:

1. The stupid Giants had a win, blew it. 

2. The Eagles were set to soar, and well, they ran into a defense that was like NOPE. Also DeMarco Murray...

3. That Seahawks/Rams game was pretty good.That defense that the Rams have, plus an offense that can score, the Rams might not be terrible this season. 

4. Marcus. Mariotta. 13 of 16, perfect passer rating, 4 td's made the Bucs his bitch. Kid might be pretty good or something. It will get harder for him as the season progresses, but for one day, he looked like a potential hall of famer.

5. Lot of good players went down. I know it cost some people some fantasy football games. 
6. Dallas has two division games to start the season, if they can weather those, they should be a-okay.
7. Jay Cutler is in full late season terrible form.
8. Carson Palmer looked great.
9. Peyton Manning, did not. Neither did Adrian Peterson. 
10. I almost feel bad for the Raiders. 
11. Almost have to apologize to the 49ers. They don't seem as bad as I thought they would.
12. The Bills. That defense. Their offense might actually be better than half bad. 

Top 5 - The Lombardi Division

1. New England Patriots
2. Green Bay Packers
3. Arizona Cardinals 
4. Cincinnati Bengals
5. Buffalo Bills

Bottom 5 - The Participation Ribbon Division

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
30. Oakland Raiders
29. Cleveland Browns
28. Washington Redskins

The Ingersoll Pick of the Week:

I'm in a survivor league, so I am introducing the Ingersoll pick of the week. This is who I believe, above all others, will definitely win their game this week.

St. Louis Rams - They have a good defense that should smother the Redskins. They also have an offense that put up some points on one of the best defenses around. Look for them to go into Washington and drop 31 on them.



Thursday September 17, 2015

8:25PM EST

(CBS/NFL) Broncos (1-0) vs Chiefs (1-0)  - Broncos looked like garbage last week. Seriously. That's not the Peyton Manning I know.Their defense, however, held up nicely and did some work. That's what one them the game. Chiefs looked good on both sides of the ball. I was suprised they jumped on the Texans. Their problem, which nearly cost them the game, being unable to score in the second half. They better fix that. Broncos 24, Chiefs 20


Sunday September 20, 2015


1:00PM EST

(CBS) Texans (0-1) vs Panthers (1-0) - I don't know why I'm so surprised that a stacked Texans defense gave up a ton of points to a Chiefs team that isn't all that great. Now they get Cam Newton. So many questions at QB for the Texans. Cam won't run free, and we will definitely see a better Texans team. JJ Watts is going to go bananas. Texans 24, Panthers 13

(FOX) 49ers (1-0) vs Steelers (0-1) -  A couple of bounces here and there and the Steelers could have a win. 49ers, looked pretty great. I am shocked about that. Especially after all of the offseason losses they suffered. By the way, the Steelers defense, looks porous. They are going to have a long season if they can't find a way not to let teams throw the ball all over them. Steelers 17, 49ers 10

(FOX) Buccaneers (0-1) vs Saints (0-1) - Buccaneers are normal. Always looking up at the other teams in the division. Sure, Winston didn't look half bad and I have to remember that he's a rookie, but the team itself gave up 42 points to a team that probably shouldn't have scored 42 points. It can only go up from there. Saints, played decent considering they traded their biggest weapon to a team stacked full of weapons. I can't see the Saints losing. Saints 31, Bucs 17

(FOX) Lions (0-1) vs Vikings (0-1) - Thought that Adrian Peterson would do better than 31 yards, but nope. Thought the Lions would sustain a lead, but nope. Two defenses that need to step up. The Lions have a much better offense and should put up some points. Lions 28, Vikings 20

(FOX) Cardinals (1-0) vs Bears (0-1) - Jay Cutler. That's all I have to say about the Bears. I wonder if his teammates want to secretly whoop his ass. He is just like terrible. Carson Palmer, away because of a torn ACL, comes back and delivers 3 TD's, already looking like midseason form. Let's face it, Jay Cutler is stupid. Cardinals should make the Bears 0-2. Cardinals 24, Bears 14

Matchup of the WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK

(CBS) Patriots (1-0) vs Bills (1-0) - It's the Patriots. They always look good. Brady (totally nailed his TD total last week) won't have as easy a time throwing the ball against this defense. The Bills Defense, looks good. They have some Pro Bowlers there and they should give Brady a bit of a time. If their offense can put up some points, look for the Bills to win. Bills 27, Patriots 17

(CBS) Chargers (1-0) vs Bengals (1-0) - I can never tell with either of these teams. They are almost identically built. Decent defense. Two QB's who seemingly are always one season away from being backups. RB's who I really don't know. Somehow at the end of every season, they are there. In the postseason. Maybe one of them will get it together this season. Bengals 21, Chargers 13

(CBS) Titans (1-0) vs Browns (0-1) - Let's be honest. Manziel is a mess. His play is erratic. Can't hang on to the football. He is more hype than hope. I don't imagine that he will be a starter. Titans on the other hand. That Mariotta kid, d-d-d-d-amn. I mean. He had more TD's than incompletions. Sorry Browns, I don't see you winning this game unless Manziel pulls his head out of his butt. Titans 27, Browns 10

(FOX) Falcons (1-0) vs Giants (0-1) - Giants are a mess though. Blame game. Collapses. JPP not playing and fingers missing. A fourth losing season without making the playoffs, expect Coughlin to be gone. For now, they have a problem. A team that shut down a high powered offense. A team with a weapon like Julio Jones and the Giants don't have anyone to cover him. Yowza. Falcons 31, Giants 20

4:05PM EST

(FOX) Rams (1-0) vs Redskins (0-1) - Already gave the nod to the Rams. They should march in there and make the Redskins wish they changed their name. Rams 35, Redskins 7

Battle for Florida

(CBS) Dolphins (1-0) vs Jaguars (0-1) - I don't think the Jaguars will ever be good. I mean, they looked decent last week. But for now, they are stuck in NFL Purgatory. Dolphins look decent. Is Tannehill a legit starter? Hard to tell at times. They still need to upgrade their weapons around him. They should be enough to knock the Jaguars down past the cellar. Dolphins 28, Jaguars 13

(CBS) Ravens (0-1) vs Raiders (1-0) - Raiders have occupied the cellar of the NFL so long that it's hard to beat them down verbally. Ravens should've beat the Broncos. Lost Suggs for the year. They should still beat a Raiders team that is without Derek Carr. Ravens 17, Raiders 7

(FOX) Cowboys (1-0) vs Eagles (0-1) - So many things here. The Cowboys are going to be without Dez Bryant for the next 6-8 weeks. The Eagles got DeMarco Murray and Sam Bradford, neither of which looked good last week. The Eagles should put up some points. I hate to say it, but I think they will win. Hope they lose though. Eagles 27, Cowboys 20

8:30PM EST

(NBC) Seahawks (0-1) vs Packers (1-0) - I can't imagine the Seahawks starting 0-2. Yet they are going to Lambeau to face a Packers team with a defense that can stuff the Seahawks. The Seahawks, gots weapons for days. I just didn't expect them to lose to the Rams. is Kam Chancellor being out a bigger deal than the Seahawks are letting on? I know they will calm down and have a better season. For now, though need to get it together. Packers 24, Seahawks 17

Monday September 21st 

8:30PM EST

(ESPN) Jets (1-0) vs Colts (0-1) - I mean, the Jets. They always start out decent and then fade. I don't fully expect them to be good. Improved, yes. Good. no. Not saying much. Colts, shocking they got beat down by the Bills. But that won't be so bad if the Bills are good and fighting for a playoff spot. Colts need to get that offense going. Andrew Luck needs to have four TD's this week. Colts 31, Jets 17

NFL Week 1: Predictions, Observations, Notes, Quips.

Oh my god, the best week of the year is here. NFL Week 1. It's like, we waited through all boring stuff (see golf, baseball) and now we get football. 

Just take a second to let that soak in.

Okay, long enough. Every team has a chance right now.

Not every team. Teams like:

Tampa Bay, Tennessee, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins. 

They are all vying for that top 10 pick. For every one else, they are shooting for 

Hopes are high, which is like awesome. But still, only a handful of teams will vie for it.

Observations:

1. Sucks to be Tim Tebow. Then again, he sucks at the football stuff.
2. I am said Jean Pierre-Paul has yet to join the Giants. I was looking forward to his teammates saying "Gimme a High-Four."
3. I have only heard three things about Johnny Manziel this off season. Which is great.
4. What a crap offseason for the NFL. 
5. If Tom Brady doesn't come out and modify "I Fought the Law" and modify it to "I fought the law and Tom won," I will slap his buttchin.
6. I haven't heard anything about Peyton Manning.
7. Glad to see Carson Palmer back. 
8. Can we stop adding "gate" to everything. Spygate. Deflategate. Fumblegate. Fuckyougate.
9. So glad Dallas is going with the running back by committee with that old fartbag Darren McFadden.
10. Just think, if the Seahawks would've ran the ball, they would've had two championships instead of one.
11. Geno Smith's face.
12. Stupid DeMarco Murray. Hate you, mean it.
13. Who didn't retire/get suspended/leave the 49ers this season? D-damn. 

Predictions:

Division Winners:


AFC East: Patriots
AFC South: Colts
AFC North: Steelers
AFC West: Broncos

Wildcards: Ravens, Chargers


NFC East: Eagles
NFC South: Panthers
NFC North: Packers
NFC West: Seahawks

Wildcards: Cowboys, Falcons

MVP: Aaron Rodgers
Offensive Player of the Year: Odell Beckham Jr. (1700 receiving yards, 16 TDs)
Defensive Player of the Year: JJ Watts

Superbowl 50: Packers vs Patriots

Winner: Packers


Top 5

1. Patriots
2. Seahawks
3. Packers
4. Broncos
5. Colts

Bottom 5

32. Redskins
31. Jaguars
30. Buccaneers
29. Raiders
28. Titans

NFL WEEK 1 - Thursday September 10th (8:30pm EST)

(NBC) Steelers vs Patriots - The Patriots, reigning Super Bowl champs start their title defense. Now, let's be honest. We all know that the Patriots have had problems in the last decade. Every time they win, there is a problem, or scandal. And every year, they come out swinging. If you don't expect Tom to put up 4 TD's as a fuck you to the NFL, you're wrong. Patriots 34, Steelers 21

Sunday September 13th 

Preemptive Happy Birthday to the greatest kid I know, Jordan. love you kid.

1pm EST

(CBS) Colts vs Bills - Bills are going to surprise some teams. That defense was already good, and then they had to add Rex Ryan, defensive guru. Their offense, shaky. But as we all know good defenses, blah blah blah. Colts, always find a way to win. I think that an upset is in the works. Bills 20, Colts 17

Coinflip Game of the Week

(CBS) Browns vs Jets - Hard to call. Browns, are always a mini hurricane that might make land and wreak havoc but usually fizzle out at sea. Jets are, well the Jets. Even if Geno Smith didn't get his face broken, the Jets would still be well, the Jets. Neither good, nor bad. I would love to see the Browns come out and beat up the Jets. Will it happen. ugh, have to go to the coin. (heads Jets). Tails. Browns 21, Jets 13

CATFIGHT

(FOX) Panthers vs Jaguars - Well, I'm still not impressed with the Jaguars. One of those teams you look at and just know they are going to be in the top 10 of the draft year after year. Panthers 27, Jaguars 10

(FOX) Packers vs Bears  - Bears start off the season at home, and under a torrential downpour of touchdowns in their face. Packers should have a fairly easy time dropping bombs on Chicago. It's not that the Bears are bad, it's just that they have Jay Cutler as their QB and he is bad. Plus, besides Forte and Jeffrey, their offense is not scary at all. Their offensive line is as porous as a colander. Packers 31, Bears 14

(CBS) Chiefs vs Texans  - A decently good offense vs a Texans defense that could be nightmares for every opposing QB. That Texans defense has some players and not just Watt. The Texans offense, well, that isn't going to be great. The Chiefs start out hot every year, and then suck it up the rest of the year. Texans 17, Chiefs 10

(CBS) Dolphins vs Redskins - Look, the Dolphins upgraded their defense. Their offense is actually pretty good. Lets look at their opponent. Kirk Cousins, sucks. Offensive line, below average. The only highlight for the Redskins, their defense. I don't see them winning more than six games.Dolphins should have 10 sacks at least. Dolphins 27, Redskins 10

(FOX) Seahawks vs Rams -  Seahawks start the season on the road. i don't see them having much of a letdown as much as people think they will. They will have one of the tougher schedules in the league. Their will be some upsets. But the division is weak enough where they can win it. Starting with this division game. Seahawks 21, Rams 17

4:05PM EST

(FOX) Lions vs Chargers - Lions lost a lot of key people on defense. That offense though, top notch. Which is good, because they are going to have to score a lot of points this season. Chargers, barely will squeak by this season. Lions 27, Chargers 24

(FOX) Saints vs Cardinals  - Carson Palmer is back! Last year before he went down, hottest team in the league. Can they duplicate it? Doubt it. But they can push Seattle for the division because the 49ers are the who's who of the NFL right now. Anywho. Saints, same thing. Lost lots of players. Won't resemble the same team from last year. I think it's a close game. Cardinals 24, Saints 21

1:25PM EST

(CBS) Ravens vs Broncos -  For the first time since 1998, I haven't heard anything about Peyton Manning in the offseason. Is that a good thing? Probably. That means he's working hard to try and win another Super Bowl and retire. Will he? Probably not. Ravens have a chance to do some damage this season. Another good team. It will be a close, high scoring game. Broncos 34, Ravens 31

(CBS) Bengals vs Raiders - Bengals are the team that get to the dance every year, and just happy to be there. Marvin Lewis has been there for a long time, and won 0 playoff games. Sure they will be good this year, but they have to win against crap teams like the Raiders. Sorry Raiders, I don't think you'll be good, as per usual. Bengals 24, Raiders 13

Battle of the top Picks!

(CBS) Titans vs Buccaneers -Winston vs Mariotta. Should be a great game. I don't know what kind of defense the Titans have, but the Buc's have a decent one. Mariotta needs to stay calm to win this turnover fiesta. Titans 17, Buccaneers 10

8:30PM EST

(NBC) Giants vs Cowboys - Look, I love Dallas. I hate the Giants. But that Eli guy always seems to play well on Sunday night. Plus they have Beckham Jr, who should put up a ton of yards/TD's this season. I think they will give Dallas a run for their money, even though Dallas only lost one offensive player (TurdMarco Murray) and upgraded a defense that was supposed to suck last year, and was surprisingly good. Will be a close game. Cowboys 31, Giants 20

Monday September 14th 

7:10PM EST

BIRD FIGHT

(ESPN) Eagles vs Falcons - Eagles have a completely different team. They let a lot of people go/trades etc. They got a quarterback who has had two major knee surgeries. TurdMarco Murray (Reigning rushing champ). Falcons got the defensive guru from the Seahawks. Will they be good? Who knows. I think the Eagles are going to have a good team, but the Falcons will surprise a few people as well. Eagles 34, Falcons 27

10:20PM EST

(ESPN) Vikings vs 49ers - (sung to Return of the Mack) Return of the Back, Return of the Back. Eh Eh, Return of the Back. Adrian Petersen is back. The Vikings were surprisingly not terrible last season. AP has been away for a year. I think he will surprise people. Will he be great? Who knows. On the flipside. The 49ers, two years removed from a Super Bowl appearance, has lost everyone. So many retirements, suspensions. I mean, it's no where near the same team as last year. I feel bad for their fans. I don't see them winning more than 7 games. Vikings 21, 49ers 13

Happy Week 1, this is the best time of the year!!!