Indianapolis.
This may turn out to be a great game, what with a playoff berth and a perfect season at stake. Kind of like the Ravens-Pats game from two years ago.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
NFL Week 14 Picks
Kept rolling last week, finishing 12-4, so that made my overall record 131-61. Amazingly, I'm now only a game behind Tom Jackson for 1st place. ESPN Experts' picks and records here and here.
Last year at this time, my record was 121-70-1, the year before 117-75, the year before that 112-80, and the year before that 125-67. So this is my best season in years.
And yet, I can't win on Thursday night. I have yet to pick a Thursday night winner this year. I did win twice on Thanksgiving, but those were the day games.
Fortunately for me, everyone else also misfired this past Thursday. Who saw that one coming? This week is my last chance for Thursday night victory, as there are no more Thursday games after next week.
Next weekend also gives us our only Saturday game this year.
I used to love the Saturday games. But since we only get one this year, what will we do with Saturday now that college football is over?
This week's games look very interesting. The biggest game looks to be Dallas-San Diego. Honestly, I think the Cowboys whole season hangs in the balance today. If they lose, they won't make the playoffs. Even if they win, they still have games left at New Orleans, at Washington and then at home against Philly. Tough row to hoe. Two wins, tops, in these last four, and I think there is a real chance of them not winning any of these final four.
Which brings us to tonight's Philly-Giants game. If they lose, the Giants will be out of the hunt in the East. Philly has two home games left against San Fran and Denver before going to Dallas. Meanwhile the Giants have to go to Washington and Minnesota, with a home game against Carolina in the middle. Should be a hard fought game tonight.
Right now, it looks to me like Philadelphia will win the East, even if they lose tonight.
And the Bears have Green Bay. The Packers are looking good for the playoffs right now, but if the Bears come through today, Green Bay has to play two rough road games at Pittsburgh and Arizona. Quite possibly, even probably, two more losses. Green Bay only has one more "lock" win, against Seattle in two weeks, making today's matchup that much more important. If they lose today, they may only get to 9 wins. So it should be another hard fought game.
Here we go...
New Orleans.
Green Bay.
Jets.
Jacksonville.
Baltimore.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Kansas City.
Minnesota.
New England.
Oakland.
Tennessee.
Dallas.
Philadelphia.
Arizona- Monday night.
Last year at this time, my record was 121-70-1, the year before 117-75, the year before that 112-80, and the year before that 125-67. So this is my best season in years.
And yet, I can't win on Thursday night. I have yet to pick a Thursday night winner this year. I did win twice on Thanksgiving, but those were the day games.
Fortunately for me, everyone else also misfired this past Thursday. Who saw that one coming? This week is my last chance for Thursday night victory, as there are no more Thursday games after next week.
Next weekend also gives us our only Saturday game this year.
I used to love the Saturday games. But since we only get one this year, what will we do with Saturday now that college football is over?
This week's games look very interesting. The biggest game looks to be Dallas-San Diego. Honestly, I think the Cowboys whole season hangs in the balance today. If they lose, they won't make the playoffs. Even if they win, they still have games left at New Orleans, at Washington and then at home against Philly. Tough row to hoe. Two wins, tops, in these last four, and I think there is a real chance of them not winning any of these final four.
Which brings us to tonight's Philly-Giants game. If they lose, the Giants will be out of the hunt in the East. Philly has two home games left against San Fran and Denver before going to Dallas. Meanwhile the Giants have to go to Washington and Minnesota, with a home game against Carolina in the middle. Should be a hard fought game tonight.
Right now, it looks to me like Philadelphia will win the East, even if they lose tonight.
And the Bears have Green Bay. The Packers are looking good for the playoffs right now, but if the Bears come through today, Green Bay has to play two rough road games at Pittsburgh and Arizona. Quite possibly, even probably, two more losses. Green Bay only has one more "lock" win, against Seattle in two weeks, making today's matchup that much more important. If they lose today, they may only get to 9 wins. So it should be another hard fought game.
Here we go...
New Orleans.
Green Bay.
Jets.
Jacksonville.
Baltimore.
Houston.
Indianapolis.
Kansas City.
Minnesota.
New England.
Oakland.
Tennessee.
Dallas.
Philadelphia.
Arizona- Monday night.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Sunday, December 06, 2009
NFL Week 13 Picks
Last week turned out better than expected at 13-3, making my overall record 119-57. This week catapulted me back ahead of many and only 4 games out of first with 5 weeks to go. Thursday's loss put a damper on things for the moment.
There are fewer toss up games this week. I almost went with KC over Denver, but I finally sided with Denver. Jacksonville is at home, so I'm picking them over Houston. I've got a couple upsets- Giants over Dallas and Arizona over Minnesota.
And the Bears should get a win again. Maybe.
Philadelphia.
Chicago.
Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh.
Indianapolis.
Denver.
New England.
New Orleans.
Carolina.
Jacksonville.
San Diego.
Giants.
San Francisco.
Arizona.
Green Bay- Monday night.
There are fewer toss up games this week. I almost went with KC over Denver, but I finally sided with Denver. Jacksonville is at home, so I'm picking them over Houston. I've got a couple upsets- Giants over Dallas and Arizona over Minnesota.
And the Bears should get a win again. Maybe.
Philadelphia.
Chicago.
Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh.
Indianapolis.
Denver.
New England.
New Orleans.
Carolina.
Jacksonville.
San Diego.
Giants.
San Francisco.
Arizona.
Green Bay- Monday night.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
NFL Picks Week 12
Finally a return to winning last week, with a satisfying 12-4. For the year, that made me 106-54. Two losses, Thursday and Monday, bookended a stellar 12-2 Sunday. Hoge is way out in front with 112 wins, Tom Jackson has 111, and then the rest of the field ranges from 102 to 109. These ESPN Experts are here and here.
Now so far this week I am 2-1 like most of the rest of the world. This week has a lot of mines in the field, as there are many games where injuries could play a role in the outcome, including Pittsburgh-Baltimore and Arizona-Tennessee. How 'bout them Titans, by the way? Arizona has no chance if Warner doesn't play, so I'm going with Tennessee.
I see no one has the Bears. No surprise. What is a surprise is how many people picked Houston over Indy.
Jacksonville-San Fran looks like a good match-up, I've got to go for the home team even though Jacksonville is looking better and better as the season progresses.
Of course, then there is the Monday Night game. This is probably one of the most anticipated games on Monday night since the Baltimore-New England match-up 2 years ago. A can't miss football game. I like New Orleans- they most likely won't go for it on 4th in their own territory.
This week will likely make or break my season. There's just a lot of toss-up games. If they break my way, I'll be in contention. If not, I may be in last place.
Atlanta.
Miami.
Cincinnati.
St. Louis.
Jets.
Philadelphia.
Indianapolis.
San Diego.
San Francisco.
Minnesota.
Tennessee.
Baltimore.
New Orleans- Monday Night.
Now so far this week I am 2-1 like most of the rest of the world. This week has a lot of mines in the field, as there are many games where injuries could play a role in the outcome, including Pittsburgh-Baltimore and Arizona-Tennessee. How 'bout them Titans, by the way? Arizona has no chance if Warner doesn't play, so I'm going with Tennessee.
I see no one has the Bears. No surprise. What is a surprise is how many people picked Houston over Indy.
Jacksonville-San Fran looks like a good match-up, I've got to go for the home team even though Jacksonville is looking better and better as the season progresses.
Of course, then there is the Monday Night game. This is probably one of the most anticipated games on Monday night since the Baltimore-New England match-up 2 years ago. A can't miss football game. I like New Orleans- they most likely won't go for it on 4th in their own territory.
This week will likely make or break my season. There's just a lot of toss-up games. If they break my way, I'll be in contention. If not, I may be in last place.
Atlanta.
Miami.
Cincinnati.
St. Louis.
Jets.
Philadelphia.
Indianapolis.
San Diego.
San Francisco.
Minnesota.
Tennessee.
Baltimore.
New Orleans- Monday Night.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Weekend Reading
As you've already guessed, I haven't spent a lot of time reading this week, but rather I've been watching videos of Hee Haw and moonings. Now my humiliation is complete.
The Humiliation Is Almost Complete
Although the suffering is not yet legendary.
So, maybe the Bears aren't going to win the Super Bowl this year after all.
And maybe they won't even get there.
Okay, so maybe they aren't even going to make the playoffs.
Or even finish with a record over .500.
Alright, already- maybe they won't win another game this year. Happy now?
But is player de-pantsing really necessary? Thankfully I missed this the other night when it was live. The mere fact this video even exists is reason enough to declare this season a total failure.
Hat tip Burn Monkey Burn.
So, maybe the Bears aren't going to win the Super Bowl this year after all.
And maybe they won't even get there.
Okay, so maybe they aren't even going to make the playoffs.
Or even finish with a record over .500.
Alright, already- maybe they won't win another game this year. Happy now?
But is player de-pantsing really necessary? Thankfully I missed this the other night when it was live. The mere fact this video even exists is reason enough to declare this season a total failure.
Hat tip Burn Monkey Burn.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Raiders Rule
Okay, the football team stinks, so one never hears those words anymore. But they broke out the retro uniforms again, and they are awesome. Best looking uniform, I think.
Dallas doesn't look to shabby, either. This was by far the best LOOKING game of the day. Photo credits to AP/Mike Stone.
Dallas doesn't look to shabby, either. This was by far the best LOOKING game of the day. Photo credits to AP/Mike Stone.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving NFL Picks
Green Bay.
Dallas.
Giants.
I was actually going to be interested in the Detroit game if Stafford was playing, but he ain't, so it should be another garbage game. The Oakland-Dallas game might be interesting, but who picked these games for Thanksgiving?
Dallas.
Giants.
I was actually going to be interested in the Detroit game if Stafford was playing, but he ain't, so it should be another garbage game. The Oakland-Dallas game might be interesting, but who picked these games for Thanksgiving?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
NFL Week 11 Picks
Anybody want to help someone down on his luck? Last week was an 8-7 week. and once again I've already lost the Thursday night game this week.
For the year I am94-51. I've totally lost hope in contending for 1st place, and am now ahead of only Allen and Ditka. Although there are still 7 weeks left, and I only have to make up a game a week. So maybe not. ESPN Experts picks and records here and here.
Dallas.
Detroit.
Green Bay.
Pittsburgh.
Giants.
New Orleans.
Jacksonville.
Indianapolis.
Minnesota.
Arizona.
New England.
Cincinnati.
San Diego.
Philadelphia.
Houston- Monday Night.
For the year I am94-51. I've totally lost hope in contending for 1st place, and am now ahead of only Allen and Ditka. Although there are still 7 weeks left, and I only have to make up a game a week. So maybe not. ESPN Experts picks and records here and here.
Dallas.
Detroit.
Green Bay.
Pittsburgh.
Giants.
New Orleans.
Jacksonville.
Indianapolis.
Minnesota.
Arizona.
New England.
Cincinnati.
San Diego.
Philadelphia.
Houston- Monday Night.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
We've Had Some Strange Weather This Year
It never really got hot this summer. It rained more than I can ever remember. There were more cloudy days than sunny, I think.
That must explain, at least in some small way, why, despite a few good frosts, I still have flowers blooming.
These babies have been blooming since spring. The temperatures have more than once been in the upper twenties in the mornings this past week.
The daisies in the above photo never see sunlight anymore, as the shadow of the house keeps them in shade all day, as shown below in the picture of their bed. Only half of the daisies are getting sun, but they are all still blooming.
So is the weird weather the explanation as to why, on November 14th, I had butterflies, bees, and some weird metallic-green bug thing, on the world's most hardy daisies?
Are we or are we not just 11 days from Thanksgiving?
This might be the first year I catch a Christmas lightning bug.
All of these photos were taken yesterday.
I got such a kick out of the butterfly, I even took a short video of it. I call it "November Butterfly". Which would be a great song title or band name. I'd set it to music if I knew how.
That must explain, at least in some small way, why, despite a few good frosts, I still have flowers blooming.
These babies have been blooming since spring. The temperatures have more than once been in the upper twenties in the mornings this past week.
The daisies in the above photo never see sunlight anymore, as the shadow of the house keeps them in shade all day, as shown below in the picture of their bed. Only half of the daisies are getting sun, but they are all still blooming.
So is the weird weather the explanation as to why, on November 14th, I had butterflies, bees, and some weird metallic-green bug thing, on the world's most hardy daisies?
Are we or are we not just 11 days from Thanksgiving?
This might be the first year I catch a Christmas lightning bug.
All of these photos were taken yesterday.
I got such a kick out of the butterfly, I even took a short video of it. I call it "November Butterfly". Which would be a great song title or band name. I'd set it to music if I knew how.
NFL Week 10 Picks
I'm definitely in a slump right now. Last week was another 7-6 record. I've already lost the Thursday night game this week.
For the year I am 86-44. I'm 5 games behind Tom Jackson for first place and only 5 games ahead of Ditka for last place. I've got to get it going again. ESPN Experts picks and records here and here.
We've now passed the half-way point of the season. Hard to believe. Snow and ice games will be starting soon, so weather will start to factor in to some games.
Now that every team has won a game, let's sit back and ponder what an amazing achievement last year's Lions squad pulled off. Going 0-16 may not happen again for a long time.
This week is the last bye week. I didn't notice last week that the Giants and Houston were the only teams left for a bye, so they're off this weekend.
Gee, I wonder who'll win the Saints-Rams game? That one's difficult.
Of course, then there's the annual Indy-New England game. This has become something of a mid-season tradition. Always fun to watch.
New Orleans.
Miami.
Minnesota.
Jets.
Tennessee.
Pittsburgh.
Denver.
Atlanta.
Oakland.
Arizona.
Dallas.
San Diego.
Indianapolis.
Baltimore- Monday Night.
For the year I am 86-44. I'm 5 games behind Tom Jackson for first place and only 5 games ahead of Ditka for last place. I've got to get it going again. ESPN Experts picks and records here and here.
We've now passed the half-way point of the season. Hard to believe. Snow and ice games will be starting soon, so weather will start to factor in to some games.
Now that every team has won a game, let's sit back and ponder what an amazing achievement last year's Lions squad pulled off. Going 0-16 may not happen again for a long time.
This week is the last bye week. I didn't notice last week that the Giants and Houston were the only teams left for a bye, so they're off this weekend.
Gee, I wonder who'll win the Saints-Rams game? That one's difficult.
Of course, then there's the annual Indy-New England game. This has become something of a mid-season tradition. Always fun to watch.
New Orleans.
Miami.
Minnesota.
Jets.
Tennessee.
Pittsburgh.
Denver.
Atlanta.
Oakland.
Arizona.
Dallas.
San Diego.
Indianapolis.
Baltimore- Monday Night.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday And Weekend Reading
Revelation 5-12.
The Bears' games, due to QBing exploits, are now can't miss TV. For all the wrong reasons.
The Bears' games, due to QBing exploits, are now can't miss TV. For all the wrong reasons.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday Night Football Pick
Chicago.
And for all of you who don't get NFL Network...eat your heart out.
And for all of you who don't get NFL Network...eat your heart out.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
I'm coming off the worst week of the year at 7-6. For the year I am 79-37. I'm 3 games behind Tom Jackson. ESPN Experts picks and records here and here.
This is the last bye-week of the season. Congrats to the Rams for getting a victory. We're now down to Tampa Bay as the only win-less team. Seems like they might have accomplished the feat before, although not a 16 gamer.
Atlanta.
Chicago.
Baltimore.
Indianapolis.
New England.
Green Bay.
Jacksonville.
New Orleans.
Seattle.
San Francisco.
Giants.
Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh- Monday Night.
This is the last bye-week of the season. Congrats to the Rams for getting a victory. We're now down to Tampa Bay as the only win-less team. Seems like they might have accomplished the feat before, although not a 16 gamer.
Atlanta.
Chicago.
Baltimore.
Indianapolis.
New England.
Green Bay.
Jacksonville.
New Orleans.
Seattle.
San Francisco.
Giants.
Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh- Monday Night.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Monday And Tuesday Reading
James.
After watching the Green Bay-Minnesota game Sunday, I think the Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy really loused that game up for them. I do think Minnesota is the better team, but Green Bay could have won that game if not for some questionable decisions by the coach in the 4th quarter. Oh well. The Bears have their own problems.
After watching the Green Bay-Minnesota game Sunday, I think the Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy really loused that game up for them. I do think Minnesota is the better team, but Green Bay could have won that game if not for some questionable decisions by the coach in the 4th quarter. Oh well. The Bears have their own problems.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
NFL Week 8 Picks
Last week I was 11-2. For the year I am 72-31. I'm now only two games out of first place, which is Schefter and Jackson, and now tied with Mort. ESPN Experts picks and records here and here.
I think St. Louis has a real chance at 0-16. I looked at the rest of their schedule, and today's game at Detroit is by far their best chance of victory. If they eke out a loss today, then the game at Tennessee may be their last chance. Could NFL winlessness happen two years in a row? I'm thinking it's 50-50 right now. At any rate, for the first time in a couple years I'm taking Detroit.
Obviously the big game this weekend is the Packers-Vikings match up. I'm betting Favre won't be well received. I look for Aaron Rodgers to have a big game.
For all the negativity coming out of Buffalo, I'm surprised to see them 3-4. You'd think they were 1-6 or something. Even though they're only 1-2 at home this year, I do think they'll win today. I'm going out on a limb here, I hope it doesn't break off too early in the day.
Almost forgot. The Bears look hapless. So much for the playoffs this year.
Buffalo.
Chicago.
Dallas.
Detroit.
Baltimore.
Indianapolis.
Jets.
Giants.
Tennessee.
San Diego.
Arizona.
Green Bay.
New Orleans- Monday Night.
I think St. Louis has a real chance at 0-16. I looked at the rest of their schedule, and today's game at Detroit is by far their best chance of victory. If they eke out a loss today, then the game at Tennessee may be their last chance. Could NFL winlessness happen two years in a row? I'm thinking it's 50-50 right now. At any rate, for the first time in a couple years I'm taking Detroit.
Obviously the big game this weekend is the Packers-Vikings match up. I'm betting Favre won't be well received. I look for Aaron Rodgers to have a big game.
For all the negativity coming out of Buffalo, I'm surprised to see them 3-4. You'd think they were 1-6 or something. Even though they're only 1-2 at home this year, I do think they'll win today. I'm going out on a limb here, I hope it doesn't break off too early in the day.
Almost forgot. The Bears look hapless. So much for the playoffs this year.
Buffalo.
Chicago.
Dallas.
Detroit.
Baltimore.
Indianapolis.
Jets.
Giants.
Tennessee.
San Diego.
Arizona.
Green Bay.
New Orleans- Monday Night.
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