NFL Week 15 Prizes and Picks

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Yeah, I'm loving it. I'm one for one. Now I'm going to see one of my best friends who hosts a block party. Every house is decorated to the max with decorations ( written -up several times in the local paper as the place to go for view and the best decorations on Cape Cod ), all the food you can eat, soups, munchies ( including fresh popcorn from a real machine ) seafood, meats ( including venison and elk ), campfires, singing, Mr. & Mrs Claus, and just about every thing else. Great time !!! Going to freeze my butt off and have a great time.

[podsednik20]

Wow, yeah the Pats are back, and look good. at the beginning of the game i didnt think it, but they have proved me wrong. So is anyone going to watch the other games today?

[RedRuffing15]

I'm surprised in the Bucs...I did pick the Patriots to win, but there getting killed by teams they should be close with, and lsoing to teams they should beat

[schillingouttheks]

I think it's more that the Patriots are finally playing like the SuperBowl champs they are, than the Bucs sucking. It was also pretty cold for a team like Tampa who's not used to the cold.

[riverside sluggers]

All I have to say is:

 

The AFC playoff teams and hopefuls are looking over their shoulders. The Patriots they had put out of their thoughts, is coming at them full force. Payton my boys will be seeing you later on

[schillingouttheks]

I disagree with you on the topic that the teams have put the Patriots out of their thoughts. All you hear these days from everybody is "until the Patriots are knocked out of the playoffs, they are the best team in the NFL" or the "team to beat." I think this only made teams even more scared in that the team they knew they couldn't count out (the Pats), just steam rolled a damn good and talented opponent. Granted, the Jets beat the Bucs too, but the Bucs have the second best defense in the league and we put up 28 on them. We also got our first shut out in 36 games, and the Bucs were blanked for the first time in 103 games; dating back to '99. Another awesome fact is the rushing yards where the Pats rushed for almost 200 yards more than the Bucs, 336 yards - 138 yards.

 

I do agree with you however, that the Pats are back and Peyton will be seeing one hell of a different team than he did in early November. The Pats are getting healthy at the right time, and suddenly, there is a huge amount of hope for the players and fans alike.

[RedRuffing15]

I must say Brady did better than I expected..I thought his leg would mes him up..but either hes too good, or the Bucs didn't know how to capitalize

[schillingouttheks]

I must say Brady did better than I expected..I thought his leg would mes him up..but either hes too good, or the Bucs didn't know how to capitalize

Tom Brady is the best quarterback in the NFL. I don't want to hear anything about Manning. Until Manning has 3 superbowl rings, and doesn't choke in a big game, I will always take Brady over Manning. Always.

[26 to 6]

Tom Brady is the best quarterback in the NFL. I don't want to hear anything about Manning. Until Manning has 3 superbowl rings, and doesn't choke in a big game, I will always take Brady over Manning. Always.

Ill take a friend of mine who is a Pop-Warner QB and is like 14 over Brady. Thats how much I hate him and the Patriots !

 

lol

[RedRuffing15]

Ill take a friend of mine who is a Pop-Warner QB and is like 14 over Brady. Thats how much I hate him and the Patriots !

 

lol

lol..I hate the Patriots....but yet I respect them..theres iother teams that have been good that i don't respect..

 

 

And the only thing I meant is that every players human....I figured that this could be Bradys trun to fall...but he didn't..it'll take me one more week to be convinced...but its looking good for u guys....but I'm pushing for a Colts-Giants SB...then I wouldn't really care who wins

[riverside sluggers]

I must say Brady did better than I expected..I thought his leg would mes him up..but either hes too good, or the Bucs didn't know how to capitalize

 

man, people always underestimate the Patriots. IMO the Buccaneers going into the game were ranked the 2nd best defense, which the Pats took to town. The front seven for the 2nd half of the season have become a brick wall to the run defense (100 rushing yards allowed the last 3 games). Even our secondar is starting to click (opponents last 3 games averaging under 175 passing yards a game). They are starting to gel on turnovers, a big bonus, and dont even get me started on the sacks now Simms needs an excedrin after being sacked 7 times. They got serious momentum after ridiculing a playoff potential team like that. The Jets and Dolphins games should be a breeze. Primed to win the 1st round and then head down to Indy.

[Soxfan1]

Well I went 2-1 on the day. I can't believe I picked KC.

[RedRuffing15]

man, people always underestimate the Patriots.

 

 

I don't think its underestimating when I say I thought his injury would effect him.. Underestimating is more like Patriots will only win by 3 cuz their no good. Almost 75% of QBs that got injured were effectd there after. Thoguh most had to miss the season, there MccNabb, Vick, Rothlessburger...ect.ect,(Guys like Pennington and Culpeper just got injured...and were out) I know the Patriots are good, I was just saying I thought his leg would effect his play some how

[schillingouttheks]

man, people always underestimate the Patriots. IMO the Buccaneers going into the game were ranked the 2nd best defense, which the Pats took to town. The front seven for the 2nd half of the season have become a brick wall to the run defense (100 rushing yards allowed the last 3 games). Even our secondar is starting to click (opponents last 3 games averaging under 175 passing yards a game). They are starting to gel on turnovers, a big bonus, and dont even get me started on the sacks now Simms needs an excedrin after being sacked 7 times. They got serious momentum after ridiculing a playoff potential team like that. The Jets and Dolphins games should be a breeze. Primed to win the 1st round and then head down to Indy.

Don't forget that in the last 12 quarters the Pats defense has only given up 10 points. Not too bad for whats become a desperate and patched-up secondary. Colvin and McGinest, being the converted DE's that they are, really know how to get after the QB. That's one of the special aspects to this team. If Bill wanted to, he could put Colvin and McGinest on the D-Line for a few plays because they've been there before.

 

In short, it was great to see the Patriots of old come back and really take it to a great team with an incredibly solid defense.

[Soxfan1]

now we kick some Indy ass. do we blowthe games since they got home field already?

[schillingouttheks]

No. Absolutely not. The last thing the Pats need is to stupidly rest players. They've got momentum in their hands now, and everyone's coming on strong. Don't crush the momentum by sitting them and then having them thrown into a playoff atmosphere as their first game back. Maybe in their final game against the Dolphins you can have them play half the game, but you can't take them out for the whole game.

[ORS]

No. Absolutely not. The last thing the Pats need is to stupidly rest players. They've got momentum in their hands now, and everyone's coming on strong. Don't crush the momentum by sitting them and then having them thrown into a playoff atmosphere as their first game back. Maybe in their final game against the Dolphins you can have them play half the game, but you can't take them out for the whole game.

I agree they should play to keep their rythm, but not playing the whole game to protect them from injuries is a prudent move at this point. The Broncos and Bengals pretty much need to lose-out for the Patriots to jump out of the #4 spot. Being healthy against the Jags is more important than beating the Jets or 'Phins right now.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

I agree they should play to keep their rythm, but not playing the whole game to protect them from injuries is a prudent move at this point. The Broncos and Bengals pretty much need to lose-out for the Patriots to jump out of the #4 spot. Being healthy against the Jags is more important than beating the Jets or 'Phins right now.

Totally agree. Threat the next two games as tune ups. I want everyone healthy as possible, but in shape timing wise, which means game experience.

[RedRuffing15]

Man, what a shame, Jason Taylor has been talking smack aboiut the Jets for years on years, and the Dolphins are the only team who the Jets have consistently dominated year in-year out. So with all that I want top kill them.....it'll be hard...I believe it has been announced that both Sean Ellis and dwayne robertson will not play...so in all lickleyhood, we will have 15 players who started week 1 injured today...its a shame to look at.

 

 

 

 

But on the topic of picks.....I'mm gunna say what I think spread is....can someone tell me if I'm right?

 

Lets say the Dolphins are 7 point favorates over the Jets....and I pick the Jets(for the spread) that means that if the Jets lose by 6 or less, I win(7 is a tie)..So 17-13 Dolphins, 28-27 Dolphins....those kinda scores I win. If I chose the Dolphins...that means they would need to win the game by more the 7 points for me to get a point...so 28-10 fins..sumthing like that, then I'd et a point(if I picked them)...If I expect the Jets to win though...then I just pick the Jets??

 

 

Thats what I think it is...am I right?

[stocker323]

Man, what a shame, Jason Taylor has been talking smack aboiut the Jets for years on years, and the Dolphins are the only team who the Jets have consistently dominated year in-year out. So with all that I want top kill them.....it'll be hard...I believe it has been announced that both Sean Ellis and dwayne robertson will not play...so in all lickleyhood, we will have 15 players who started week 1 injured today...its a shame to look at.

 

 

 

 

But on the topic of picks.....I'mm gunna say what I think spread is....can someone tell me if I'm right?

 

Lets say the Dolphins are 7 point favorates over the Jets....and I pick the Jets(for the spread) that means that if the Jets lose by 6 or less, I win(7 is a tie)..So 17-13 Dolphins, 28-27 Dolphins....those kinda scores I win. If I chose the Dolphins...that means they would need to win the game by more the 7 points for me to get a point...so 28-10 fins..sumthing like that, then I'd et a point(if I picked them)...If I expect the Jets to win though...then I just pick the Jets??

 

 

Thats what I think it is...am I right?

 

Yep that's pretty much how the spread works. If the underdog wins by any amount of points and you picked them then you win.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Man, what a shame, Jason Taylor has been talking smack aboiut the Jets for years on years, and the Dolphins are the only team who the Jets have consistently dominated year in-year out. So with all that I want top kill them.....it'll be hard...I believe it has been announced that both Sean Ellis and dwayne robertson will not play...so in all lickleyhood, we will have 15 players who started week 1 injured today...its a shame to look at.

 

 

 

 

But on the topic of picks.....I'mm gunna say what I think spread is....can someone tell me if I'm right?

 

Lets say the Dolphins are 7 point favorates over the Jets....and I pick the Jets(for the spread) that means that if the Jets lose by 6 or less, I win(7 is a tie)..So 17-13 Dolphins, 28-27 Dolphins....those kinda scores I win. If I chose the Dolphins...that means they would need to win the game by more the 7 points for me to get a point...so 28-10 fins..sumthing like that, then I'd et a point(if I picked them)...If I expect the Jets to win though...then I just pick the Jets??

 

 

Thats what I think it is...am I right?

 

This correct : Lets say the Dolphins are 7 point favorates over the Jets....and I pick the Jets(for the spread) that means that if the Jets lose by 6 or less, I win(7 is a tie)..

 

For this site you get a win, if you were betting someplace else, you'd get the amount of your bet.

[schillingouttheks]

7-0 Chargers and they are driving again, over the Colts. So far 2 of the Colts starting lineman have gone down with injuries. Dungie can't like how this is beginning...

 

GO CHARGERS!

 

EDIT: 10-0 now on a Kaeding FG

[RedRuffing15]

7-0 Chargers and they are driving again, over the Colts. So far 2 of the Colts starting lineman have gone down with injuries. Dungie can't like how this is beginning...

 

GO CHARGERS!

 

EDIT: 10-0 now on a Kaeding FG

.I don't want the Chargers to win.....but at least if they do...I get a point for srpread(I think)

 

But the Colts ar are a comback team..I hope they win by 21-20

[Sox Fan on Cape]

.I don't want the Chargers to win.....but at least if they do...I get a point for srpread(I think)

 

But the Colts ar are a comback team..I hope they win by 21-20

That's correct. Its called playing/ splitting the spread. One of your teams is going to win. If you pick it right ( or are just lucky ) you win both. Good luck. BTW I'm hoping for the same thing !

[RedRuffing15]

Heres what I hope as of now.

Jets get a TD, and win 17-10

Colts get 2 TDs, and win 14-13

Vickings get 2 more FGs, Steelers win 10-9

San fran jacksonville to stay the same

Seattle to score 2 more TDs win 28-14

Arivonz to score a few more TDs

NO to score 2 more TDs

 

 

 

lol..that'd help me a lil

 

and those r the teams I want to win anyways

[RedRuffing15]

Everythings falling into place for me!!!!!Or at least the threes game sI'm watching:thumbsup:

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Everythings falling into place for me!!!!!Or at least the threes game sI'm watching:thumbsup:

It happens that way sometimes, go for it !

[stocker323]

Goddamn Colts, I was really hoping to see them lose today even if I did pick them. The team that showed up in the 3rd quarter was not even close to the 1st half team. Dungy must have really worked some magic during halftime.

[schillingouttheks]

AND THE COLTS WILL LOSE!! Yeah boy!! The Chargers are my heroes.

[ORS]

I'm 8-3, both spread and straight, going into the afternoon games. Nothing to sneeze at, but nothing to brag about either.

 

It's interesting that Houston won and SF lost. If both lose next week (Hou vs. Jax, SF @ StL) then the Bush Bowl will be played in SF the last week, with the loser winning .