Week 12, Thanksgiving!!!

My favorite holiday is upon us. No not Christmas, Thanksgiving. A chance to be with family, to eat until you can't walk. It's just the best holiday of the year. A whopping 10-4 record last week. To all my friends near and far, I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving.

Week 11 Thoughts:

1. Stop already. Dallas won't make the playoffs. Too big of a hole they dug for themselves. 

2. Panthers, there's a team that will do some damage in the playoffs. They win today, they clinch a playoff spot.

3. Rex Ryan, you just need to shut up.

4. Phantom call or not, the Bengals lost against a quality opponent. They have a poor record in primetime games...

5. Packers reestablished the fact that they are the best in the NFC North. Sorry Vikings, please sit down.

6. That Osweiler kid (ASU Product, honestly a really cool kid) looked really good last week.

7. Jameis Winston, insane numbers last week.

8. See also: Cam Newton.

9. Raiders, what the shit happened to you last week. I build you up, and then you cut my legs out from under me. How dare you.

10. Rams Game re Case Keenum: How did you not know dude had a concussion, Jeff Fisher. I watched the game, dude was like a noodle being pulled off of the field by a lineman. I mean, what game are YOU watching.

11. 49ers, I think you are close to securing that top 3 pick.

12. Patriots, they are on a roll.

13. Poor Browns, get their hopes up high, and then pushed over like a deck of cards.

Top 5: Lombardi Division

1. Patriots - Hard to believe, but they haven't budged from this spot.

2. Panthers - Making a push to get to the top, but the Patriots are like, nope.

3. Cardinals - Legit threat to the Panthers.

4. Packers - I moved them back here.

5. Broncos - They can still be dangerous.

Bottom 5: The Participation Trophy Division

32. Browns

31. Titans 

30. 49ers

29. Ravens

28. Chargers

Coaches on the hot seat

1. Jim Caldwell

2. THAT Harbaugh guy

3. The Chargers coach. He's like, gone for sure.

4. Mike Pettine

5. Chip Kelly

Ingersoll Pick of the Week:

Minnesota Vikings - In Atlanta, look for AP to tear up the field.

Thursday Thanksgiving Day TRIO OF GAMES 

(10:30AM MT FOX) Eagles (4-6) at Lions (3-7) - I mean, did anyone else witness the beatdown the Buccaneers, with a rookie QB, put on the Eagles. Anyone? I was thoroughly shocked. I thought the Bucs would win, didn't know they would help fire Chip Kelly. If the Bucs did that, I am pretty certain the Lions, who are playing decent lately, will do a pretty good job of winning this game, Especially with Mark Sanchez at QB for the Eagles. Lions 27, Eagles 17

(2:30PM MT CBS) Panthers (10-0) at Cowboys (3-7) - The Panthers are one of the best teams in this league. Dallas, could have been. That window is closed. I don't think it's going to be a high scoring game, and I honestly think that moron Greg Hardy is going to get ejected facing his former team. Can Dallas win? Sure. Will they, nope. That Cam Newton guy is playing out of his head. Panthers 20, Cowboys 16

(6:30PM MT NBC) Bears (4-6) at Packers (7-3) - The Packers can make a statement this week, the old "This division runs through us" statement. The Bears have been playing good, even in defeat, but dispatching the Vikings and the Bears in consecutive weeks, lets them know that Rodgers is still the man until they beat him. Sorry Bears fan, you won't be roaring this week. Packers 31, Bears 14 plus two Cutler ints.

SUNDAAAAAAAAAAAY November 29th

11:00AM MT

(CBS) Raiders (4-6) at Titans (2-8) - The Raiders, well I was letdown last week, and most likely will be letdown this week. I will put my faith elsewhere. The Raiders will win, but they are not as dominant and won't make a playoff push this year. They squandered that opportunity last week. Raiders 24, Titans 17

(CBS) Bills (5-5) at Chiefs (5-5) - Andy Reid lit a fire under these Chiefs,and they have responded. The Bills, lot of talk, no backing up. Two defenses that can play well, but the Bills have a tendency to let down in key spots. I think the Chiefs continue their torrid pace. Chiefs 27, Bills 20

(FOX) Buccaneers (5-5) at Colts (5-5) - Winston had a hell of a game last week, two weeks in a row really. Are we starting to see an Elite QB down in Tampa Bay? It is possible. I honestly think he's going to be good and we could see a 4TD week from him this week. The Colts are not good. They play terrible, and if they allow that offense to bully them the way the Bucs did the Eagles last week, well it could be a long day. Bucs 34, Colts 17

(FOX) Giants (5-5) at Redskins (4-6) - Redskins got beatdown last week, but division games are usually a little closer. The Giants, coming off the bye, could do some damage. A three TD game from Beckham should dampen the Redskins spirits. Giants 35, Redskins 24

(FOX) Saints (4-6) at Texans (5-5) - The Texans control their destiny to the playoffs. They can whip the lowly Saints. This is a trap game though. The Texans can't allow Drew Brees to get going or they will have a long day. Unleash...the Watts. Just let him go. Texans 20, Saints 17

(FOX) Vikings (7-3) at Falcons (6-4) - Remember when the Falcons were 5-0. Yeah a lot has changed since then. The Vikings are my pick this week. Vikings 27, Falcons 17

(FOX) Rams (4-6) at Bengals (8-2) - No way the Bengals lose three in a row, right? Yeah they won't. I think that they will win and get back to controlling the AFC North. Bengals 31, Rams 17

(CBS) Chargers (2-8) at Jaguars (4-6) - This is the end for the Chargers coach. Traveling cross country to get his butt kicked by the surprising not in the basement Jaguars. Whoever he is (I could look him up, but I like keeping him nameless) won't survive this season. The Jaguars have a good nucleus they are finally building through years of top 5 picks. Jaguars 24, Chargers 13

(CBS) Dolphins (4-6) at Jets (5-5) - Don't even know what to think about the Jets. They were once talking playoffs, but now they should be thinking about what to do with that top 15 pick they are in the process of securing. The Dolphins, well, they are about as hot and cold as you can expect. Toss up really. Jets at home, I'll go with them. Jets 24, Dolphins 20

(FOX) Cardinals (8-2) at 49ers (3-7)  - Well, the 49ers suck so I will keep this brief. Cardinals 41, 49ers 10

(CBS) Steelers (6-4) at Seahawks (5-5) - A tilt game for both teams. The Seahawks win, they are in the hunt for a playoff spot. The Steelers lose, well they could find themselves out of wildcard spot. Seahawks are beatable at home, unlike past years. It's an intriguing matchup. One I think will be close. Steelers 17, Seahawks 14

6:30PM MST

(NBC) Patriots (10-0) at Broncos (8-2) - A Peyton Manning team is typically owned by a Tom Brady team. I don't think Manning is playing this week, but he's on the roster. I think the Patriots are going to win, won't be a blowout, and we can see a pick or two from that Osweiler kid, but the Patriots should see 11-0 next week. Patriots 24, Broncos 21

Monday November 30th 

(ESPN) Ravens (3-7) at Browns (2-8) - You know, Manziel should be thankful he's on an NFL roster. Dude gets so many chances and blows them. Has a great week, decides to party. "I've changed," well actions speak louder than words. Not only did you go from starter to demoted, but demoted to 3rd string. I can see him being cut this offseason. Ravens, minus Flacco, won't win. They are headed toward a top 5 pick this offseason. Injuries have derailed this team. Browns 28, Ravens 10

Happy Thanksgiving to all my wonderful friends and family alike!

Week 11!!!

Week 10 was bananas. Here are some thoughts:

1. Leave Cam Newton alone. Let dude do his thing. Panthers are winning, haters gonna hate.
2. That Patriots/Giants game. So good.
3. Doesn't matter what Dallas does, they are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. 
4. The Vikings? Are they for real? I mean, c'mon. Are they?
5. The Raiders are going to be a dangerous team in 2016. 
6. I think the Peyton era is over.
7. Bengals needed to lose. They needed to refocus. 
8. The Texans can win the AFC South because the Colts suck horse shoes.
9. Packers can still go all the way.
10. No matter what, the Lions are still terrible.
11. Dallas has lost the majority of their games by 7 points, held halftime leads, or blew fourth quarter leads. Imagine what they'd be like if Romo wouldn't have gotten hurt.
12. Broncos were exposed the other night.

Top 5: 

1. Patriots
2. Panthers
3. Bengals
4. Cardinals
5. Vikings







Bottom 5:

32. Browns
31. Titans
30. 49ers
29. Lions
28. Jaguars












Coaches on the Hot Seat:

1. Jim Caldwell
2. Jim Harbaugh
3. Whoever coaches the Chargers
4. The Guy who coaches the Browns



Ingersoll Pick of the Week:

Packers - No way they lose a division game to the Vikings. They need this, so they don't lose 4 in a row. 


Thursday November 19th 

(NFL) Titans (2-7) at Jaguars (3-6) - For once, the Jaguars seem to be having a better season. Sure they are under .500, but they have a QB who can play, receivers, a running game. They are a year or two from not being a laughingstock. The Titans, they have some areas to fill. They need to protect Mariota or else it's going to be a long night. Jaguars 24, Titans 13

Sunday November 22nd

(CBS) Raiders (4-5) at Lions (2-7) - I am starting to believe in the Raiders. They are a year or two away from being contenders, but they have a nice young core. They need to finish games. They need to build up that defense a bit, but give them a year, they will be a 10 win team. They can take that step by pounding the Lions and getting one step closer to a winning season. Raiders 34, Lions 10

(CBS) Colts (4-5) at Falcons (6-3)- Remember when the Falcons were winning games by big margins? Well that team is gone. They've gone south for the Winter and are playing like the Falcons usually do. Colts, without Luck, probably will play better. He's not been the best QB this season. I think the Falcons sneak by them. Falcons 27, Colts 24

(CBS) Jets (5-4) at Texans (4-5) - The Texans could potentially get into the playoff race with a win. They need to, because the Colts are not good. The Jets need to keep pace for a possible wildcard spot, but they have to win games against crap opponents, and to be honest, they haven't been. Jets 21, Texans 17

(FOX) Buccaneers (4-5) at Eagles (4-5) - Surprise, Surprise, Bradford is hurt. He should've signed that lucrative extension they offered him. Oh well, the Eagles could win this game, but they won't. The Bucs have a good, young defense. Low scoring game ahead. Bucs 17, Eagles 13

(CBS) Broncos (7-2) at Bears (4-5) - No Peyton, but here comes Osweiler. Like a sad consolation prize for the Broncos. Their defense is still top notch, but without Peyton that offense won't be even half decent. Proves that from starting QB to backup, there is a big drop off for many teams around the league. Broncos 20, Bears14

(FOX) Rams (4-5) at Ravens (2-7) - If you told me the Ravens would be 2-7 at this point in the Season, I'd laugh. But here we are. The Ravens suck. The Rams have a good defense. I can see them smothering the lowly Ravens. Rams 31, Ravens 10

(FOX) Cowboys (2-7) at Dolphins (4-5) - Tony is back, and I fully expect that offense to have a high output of points. Cowboys 35, Dolphins 17

(FOX) Redskins (4-5) at Panthers (9-0) - Redskins dropped a ton of points on the Saints. The Panthers, well they keep winning, decidedly. Not gonna pick against them. They should drop Cousins easily. Panthers 31, Redskins 20

(CBS) Chiefs (4-5) at Chargers (2-7) - The Chargers won't make the playoffs. They are terrible this year. The Chiefs, if they keep bullying teams like they did the Broncos, can make a run. Chiefs 27, Chargers 10

(FOX) Packers (6-3) at Vikings (7-2) - Sorry, the Packers won't lose 4 in a row. Packers 34, Vikings 20

(FOX) 49ers (3-6) at Seahawks (4-5) - The Seahawks can shut down this low scoring offense, and I expect them to have a bounce back game after last week. Seahawks 35, 49ers 13

(NBC) Bengals (8-1) at Cardinals (7-2) - The Cardinals at home, pretty good. The Bengals on the road, pretty good. Two good offenses, two good defenses, this could be a great Sunday game. I think the Bengals will play well, and still lose. Cardinals 24, Bengals 20

Monday November 23rd

(ESPN) Bills (5-4) at Patriots (9-0) - Patriots and Bills, great Monday night game. I'm going to just go ahead and wrap this up and say the Patriots are going to win, but a high scoring game just like last time. Patriots 37, Bills 30

Happy NFL Week 11!

Week 10 (Brief)

Here's quick picks for week 10 (Sorry, editing a commercial).

Thursday November 12th

(NFL) Bills (4-4) at Jets (5-3) - Jets 31, Bills 27

Sunday November 15th

(FOX) Lions (1-7) at Packers (6-2) - Packers 34, Lions 13

(FOX) Cowboys (2-6) at Buccaneers (3-5) - Bucs 27, Cowboys 24

(FOX) Panthers (8-0) at Titans (2-6) - Upset Alert: Titans 24, Panthers 20 (Titans are 2-0 against the NFC South)

(CBS) Bears (3-5) at Rams (4-4) - Rams 31, Bears 20

(FOX) Saints (4-5) at Redskins (3-5) - Saints 27, Redskins 14

(CBS) Dolphins (3-5) at Eagles (4-4) - Dolphins 28, Eagles 20

(CBS) Browns (2-7) at Steelers (5-4) - Steelers 17, Browns 14

(CBS) Jaguars (2-6) at Ravens (2-6) - Ravens 20, Jaguars 13

(FOX) Vikings (6-2) at Raiders (4-4) - Raiders 31, Vikings 17

(CBS) Patriots (8-0) at Giants (5-4) - Eli owns them....Giants 17, Patriots 14

(CBS) Chiefs (3-5) at Broncos (7-1) - Broncos 34, Chiefs 24

(NBC) Cardinals (6-2) at Seahawks (4-4) - Cardinals 20, Seahawks 17

Monday November 16th

(ESPN) Texans (3-5) at Bengals (8-0) - Bengals 41, Texans 10

NFL Week 9

A 9-5 week last week. Some shockers for sure. 

Thoughts from Week 8:

1. How about them Raiders. No for real. How about them Raiders putting beatdown on the number one defense.

2. Dallas needs to use a draft pick on a reliable backup. Groom them, because Tony Tomo is getting old, and they have no reliableQB.

3. Broncos really looked good for a change last week.

4. Vernon Davis trade was nice for San Francisco.

5. the Colts, you are terrible.

6. Bengals. Killing it. I am looking forward to them meeting the Patriots in the Playoffs, I hope.

7. That Saints/Giants game was fantastic. 

8. 49ers are going to battle out for a top 5 pick.

9. Panthers and Falcons inevitable game will be really good.

10. Although the Falcons had another letdown against a terrible opponent.

11. Best game of the Week, Packers vs Panthers. Packers should get a low scoring win. No way they lose two in a row.

12. Doesn't matter who the Browns start at QB, they won't beat the Bengals.

Top 5: Lombardi Division

1. Patriots

2. Bengals

3. Panthers

4. Broncos

5. Packers

Bottom 5: The Participation Ribbon Division

32. Lions

31. Titans

30. Chargers

29. Jaguars

28. 49ers

Coaches on the Hot Seat:

1. Ken Whisenhut- Fired. didn't see that coming.

2. Bill O'Brien - A 4-12 record won't cut it.

3. Mike Pettine - Browns need a 9-7 record for him to keep his job.

4. Jim Caldwell - Lions are still terrible.

Ingersoll Pick of the Week:

New Orleans Saints - They are pretty good and the Titans are pretty bad. I expect a lot of points from New Orleans.

Bye Week Teams: Lions, Chiefs, Cardinals, Seahawks, Ravens, Texans

Thursday November 5th

8:20PM EST

(NFL ONLY) Browns (2-6) at Bengals (7-0) - Doesn't matter who starts at QB for the Browns, the Bengals will be after them all night. Sure the Browns have flashes of being good, but not nearly enough. The Bengals, not an exciting team to watch, but boy are they good and winning. They are going to beat down the Browns. Bengals 27, Browns 13

Sunday November 8th

1PM EST

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Game of the Week

(FOX) Packers (6-1) at Panthers (7-0) - For the second week in a row, the Packers face an undefeated team. The Panthers, sloppy play and all last week, are undefeated. I think the Packers knock them off. close game. Packers 24, Panthers 20

(FOX) Redskins (3-4) at Patriots (7-0) - Patriots are playing good, at home for the week. Getting a Redskins team that is up and down week to week. Won't fly in New England. I fully expect the Patriots to drop 35 plus on them. Patriots 38, Redskins 10

(CBS) Titans (1-6) at Saints (4-4) - Saints are good at home. Titans are bad overall. New head coach and all this week. Saints roll. Saints 28, Titans 13

(CBS) Dolphins (3-4) at Bills (3-4) - Dolphins have an offense that can score. And the Bills defense is weak. I can see them putting up points in Buffalo. Not sure if Tyrod is back, but even if his, the Dolphins should squeak by. Dolphins 24, Bills 21

(FOX) Rams (4-3) at Vikings (5-2) - Quietly one of the better games of the week. Surprisingly no one is really talking about the Vikings. Good running game, decent pass game. That Rams defense is stingy. Good enough to shut down the running game and force the Vikings to beat them through the air. I think the Vikings win a close one. Vikings 27, Rams 24

(CBS) Jaguars (2-5) at Jets (4-3) - Jets got beatdown by the Raiders. They need a bounce back win. The Jaguars, oh the lowly Jaguars are just bad. Jets 31, Jaguars 10

(CBS) Raiders (4-3) at Steelers (4-4) - Can the Raiders win two in a row? I honestly think they can go into Heinz Field and win. The Steelers are now without Bell, Big Ben is still hobbled. Raiders won't make the playoffs, but they will have a winning record. Raiders 20, Steelers 16

4PM EST

(FOX) Giants (4-4) at Buccaneers (3-4) - Buccaneers had a gutsy win last week. One I didn't see coming to be honest. Giants scored 49 and still lost. They should bounce back against the Buccaneers. Sucks to score that many points and lose. Giants 30, Bucs 17

(FOX) Falcons (6-2) at 49ers (2-6) - Well the 49ers have a backup QB. Watch the Falcons pounce all over him. Falcons 41, 49ers 10

(CBS) Broncos (7-0) at Colts (3-5) - For some reason, Peyton sucks more against the Colts. Although the Colts suck right now, they still won't be good enough to beat the Broncos. They have holes on both sides of the ball. Should be an easy win for Peyton and Co. Broncos 33, Colts 21

830PM EST

(NBC) Eagles (3-4) at Cowboys (2-5) - Mathematically the Cowboys won't make the playoffs even if they run the table. They have a tough schedule ahead and they have too much ground to make up. They haven't won games they should. This is one, and they won't win. Eagles 27, Cowboys 17

Monday November 9th

8:25PM 

(ESPN) Bears (2-5) at Chargers (2-6) - Bears are bad. I think they will win, and then they lose.  Chargers are the same. It's a boring Monday night game. Chargers should win at home. Chargers 24, Bears 13

Happy Week 9!!