THE OFFICIAL 2011 NFL SEASON DISCUSSION THREAD

[Soja]

Nope. I was just busy with other things.

WEEK 1

Steelers @ Ravens - This was maybe the toughest of the bunch to call. Low scoring game probable.
Falcons @ Bears - If the preseason game against the Titans said anything, it's that the Bears can outplay their opponents in every category and still find a way to lose.
Bengals @ Browns - Colt McCoy is going to have a career day.
Colts @ Texans - History isn't on the Colts' side: on every team that Kerry Collins has been the starting QB for, the first three games of the season were losses.
Titans @ Jaguars - The Jaguars fired one of the cornerstones of their offense on disastrously short notice. Combined with a robust Titans offensive and defensive line, along with a ridiculous variety of options and a team hungry to win, expect a blowout.
Bills @ Chiefs - The Bills haven't been good since the Music City Miracle.
Eagles @ Rams - The Eagles have set the stage for a playoff run. They have not just one immensely talented QB, but TWO. Their WR corps is one of the nimblest in the league. Their defense is brawny and dirty. The Rams, while no longer the pushovers they were two years ago, probably have little chance against such a stacked team.
Lions @ Buccaneers - The Lions have beefed up considerably in two years, however. The Buccs probably won't be able to surmount the immense D that the Lions are bringing out these days. Unless Stafford gets broken in the first half, the Lions should be able to outscore Tampa Bay.
Panthers @ Cardinals - Cam Newton is a bust waiting to happen, just you see.
Vikings @ Chargers - It has been shown time and again that San Diego fades fast, so it behooves them to score early and often. The Vikings currently lack the faculties to really stop San Diego.
Seahawks @ 49ers - High-stakes game right here. The QB of the losing team will probably lose his starting job.
Giants @ Redskins - This is a battle between train wrecks. Ultimately it will come down to who fucks up the least on the passing game. I don't trust Rex Grossman, who in his best season was almost 50/50 on interceptions and touchdowns, to win that battle.
Cowboys @ Jets - The Cowgirls have become an increasingly anemic team as the years roll on. The Jets on the other hand are the dirtiest team in the AFC East, perhaps the NFL altogether.

Patriots @ Dolphins - The season has only just begun and word on the street is that "Fat Albert" Haynesworth is questionable for game time. The Dolphins probably have the best running attack in the league at the moment. Don't be surprised if they upset the swaggering Pats.
Raiders @ Broncos - Another battle between train wrecks; not even Denver knows who's playing at QB and how, but the Raiders keep chugging along in spite of the Cryptkeeper's continued efforts to sabotage the franchise.

[Soja]

WELL THIS WAS JUST MARVELOUS.

Steelers @ Ravens - This was maybe the toughest of the bunch to call. Low scoring game probable.
Falcons @ Bears - If the preseason game against the Titans said anything, it's that the Bears can outplay their opponents in every category and still find a way to lose.
Bengals @ Browns - Colt McCoy is going to have a career day.
Colts @ Texans - History isn't on the Colts' side: on every team that Kerry Collins has been the starting QB for, the first three games of the season were losses.
Titans @ Jaguars - The Jaguars fired one of the cornerstones of their offense on disastrously short notice. Combined with a robust Titans offensive and defensive line, along with a ridiculous variety of options and a team hungry to win, expect a blowout.
Bills @ Chiefs - The Bills haven't been good since the Music City Miracle.
Eagles @ Rams - The Eagles have set the stage for a playoff run. They have not just one immensely talented QB, but TWO. Their WR corps is one of the nimblest in the league. Their defense is brawny and dirty. The Rams, while no longer the pushovers they were two years ago, probably have little chance against such a stacked team.
Lions @ Buccaneers - The Lions have beefed up considerably in two years, however. The Buccs probably won't be able to surmount the immense D that the Lions are bringing out these days. Unless Stafford gets broken in the first half, the Lions should be able to outscore Tampa Bay.
Panthers @ Cardinals - Cam Newton is a bust waiting to happen, just you see.
Vikings @ Chargers - It has been shown time and again that San Diego fades fast, so it behooves them to score early and often. The Vikings currently lack the faculties to really stop San Diego.
Seahawks @ 49ers - High-stakes game right here. The QB of the losing team will probably lose his starting job.
Giants @ Redskins - This is a battle between train wrecks. Ultimately it will come down to who fucks up the least on the passing game. I don't trust Rex Grossman, who in his best season was almost 50/50 on interceptions and touchdowns, to win that battle.
Cowboys @ Jets - The Cowgirls have become an increasingly anemic team as the years roll on. The Jets on the other hand are the dirtiest team in the AFC East, perhaps the NFL altogether.

Patriots @ Dolphins - The season has only just begun and word on the street is that "Fat Albert" Haynesworth is questionable for game time. The Dolphins probably have the best running attack in the league at the moment. Don't be surprised if they upset the swaggering Pats.
Raiders @ Broncos - Another battle between train wrecks; not even Denver knows who's playing at QB and how, but the Raiders keep chugging along in spite of the Cryptkeeper's continued efforts to sabotage the franchise.

PLUS GREEN BAY MAKES ME 8/16. Fuck yar .500. What a miserably unpredictable opening week. I'll tally up everyone else's numbers and post 'em in the top post.

[The Turtle]

Seven out of sixteen, Bleh.

Also why do the Dolphins blow so much Green Donkey Dicks in hell?

[DMD]

RAIDERS BABAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!! Can we say DEFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE? Or MCFADDEN+BUSH =DOMINATION ? OR LEGENDARY KICKING GAME?

Now that I got that out of my system, I'll make my week 2 picks.

Kansas City at Detroit-LIONS

Seatle at Pittsburg- STEELERS

Chicago at New Orleans- BEARS

Jacksonville at NY Jets-JETS

Cleavland at Indy- BROWNS

Arizona at Washington-REDSKINS

Greenbay at Carolina-PACKERS

TampaBay at Minnesota-BUCKS

Baltimore at Tennesse- RAVENS

Oakland at Buffalo- RAIDERS BABAAAAAAAAY!!

Dallas at Sanfran- NINERS

Sandiego at New England-PATRIOTS

Cinncinatti at Denver- BENGALS

Houston at Miami-TEXANS

Philly at Atlanta-EAGLES

Monday Night game
St Lois at NY Giants- RAMS

[Mikail]

Cam Newton is a bust waiting to happen, just you see.

Ahahaha.

[Styles]

First week is always the hardest. Week two should be a little less spontaneous.

[Soja]

Cam Newton is a bust waiting to happen, just you see.

Ahahaha.

SHUT UP

[Roctod]

WEEK 2

Kansas City at Detroit- With a healthy Stafford and formidable defensive line-up, the Lions have the potential to do damn well in the NFC this year.

Seattle at Pittsburgh- Well the Steelers somehow managed to look like bumbling maroons last week, but this week they'll be fired up and ready to get some steam going.  We're going to watch Tarvaris Jackson die.

Chicago at New Orleans- This one is kind of a tough call, but honestly I think the Bears defense will stifle Breesus while the offense sneaks by on a fairly meh NO defensive.

Jacksonville at NY Jets-Luke McCown meets Darelle Revis, that is all

Cleveland at Indianapolis- As entertaining heartbreaking as the Suck for Luck campaign is, the Browns are not THAT good and the Colts are not THAT bad.  Kerry Collins gets another week under his belt to mesh with the unorthodox Colts offense, which was looking a little stronger in the second half of the Texans debacle.  

Arizona at Washington- Powerhouse Grossman showed up last week.  The Collins Corollary states this week, Outhouse Grossman shows up.

Green Bay at Carolina- Welcome back to Earth, Mr Newton.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota- Yo McNabb, think you break 40 passing yards this week?  

Baltimore at Tennessee- The Baltimore Pain Train goes south for a little carpetbagging, returns home with all of the Titans' women.

Oakland at Buffalo- Another tough game, but really the Bills put on a spectacular game, and they propel themselves to victory through pure momentum

Dallas at San Francisco- Tony Romo tries to fail but is out-Romo'd by Alex Smith.

San Diego at New England- Tom Brady  

Cincinnati at Denver- Really this is less of faith in the Bengals and more the recognition that nobody knows what is going on in Denver.

Houston at Miami-In which Chad Henne continues to forget he has more players on his line than Reggie Bush.  

Philadelphia at Atlanta- Michael Vick.

Monday Night game
St Louis at NY Giants- Bradford's condition has me skeptical.  Additionally, Steven Jackson already hurt himself, potentially costing the Rams a huge weapon.  As if that wasn't bad enough, Danny Amendola got banged up pretty good, leaving a significant gap in the Rams WR corps

[DMD]

WEEK 2

Kansas City at Detroit- With a healthy Stafford and formidable defensive line-up, the Lions have the potential to do damn well in the NFC this year.

Seattle at Pittsburgh- Well the Steelers somehow managed to look like bumbling maroons last week, but this week they'll be fired up and ready to get some steam going.  We're going to watch Tarvaris Jackson die.

Chicago at New Orleans- This one is kind of a tough call, but honestly I think the Bears defense will stifle Breesus while the offense sneaks by on a fairly meh NO defensive.

Jacksonville at NY Jets-Luke McCown meets Darelle Revis, that is all

Cleveland at Indianapolis- As entertaining heartbreaking as the Suck for Luck campaign is, the Browns are not THAT good and the Colts are not THAT bad.  Kerry Collins gets another week under his belt to mesh with the unorthodox Colts offense, which was looking a little stronger in the second half of the Texans debacle.  

Arizona at Washington- Powerhouse Grossman showed up last week.  The Collins Corollary states this week, Outhouse Grossman shows up.

Green Bay at Carolina- Welcome back to Earth, Mr Newton.

Tampa Bay at Minnesota- Yo McNabb, think you break 40 passing yards this week?  

Baltimore at Tennessee- The Baltimore Pain Train goes south for a little carpetbagging, returns home with all of the Titans' women.

Oakland at Buffalo- Another tough game, but really the Bills put on a spectacular game, and they propel themselves to victory through pure momentum

Dallas at San Francisco- Tony Romo tries to fail but is out-Romo'd by Alex Smith.

San Diego at New England- Tom Brady  

Cincinnati at Denver- Really this is less of faith in the Bengals and more the recognition that nobody knows what is going on in Denver.

Houston at Miami-In which Chad Henne continues to forget he has more players on his line than Reggie Bush.  

Philadelphia at Atlanta- Michael Vick.

Monday Night game
St Louis at NY Giants- Bradford's condition has me skeptical.  Additionally, Steven Jackson already hurt himself, potentially costing the Rams a huge weapon.  As if that wasn't bad enough, Danny Amendola got banged up pretty good, leaving a significant gap in the Rams WR corps

Oakland at Buffalo- Another tough game, but really the Bills put on a spectacular game, and they propel themselves to victory through pure momentum

Sorry, Bills are gonna get BULLIED just like the Broncs did, we're mean, we're nasty, and we eat momentum for appitzers.

[Jove]

Bein' from Indy and seein' the Colts suck without Manning is not only embarrassing... But hilarious. I guess I need to find another team to cheer for. xD

[The Turtle]

Sunday/Thurda games:

Detroit
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Jacksonville
Cleveland
Washington
Green Bay
Minnesota
Oakland
Dallas
San Diego
Denver
Miami
Atlanta

Monday Games:
New York.

[Familiar]

My picks:

Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Saints
Jets
Colts
Arizona
Green Bay
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
Buffalo
COWBOYS
New England
TEXANS
Phil Eagles
Giants

[Soja]

Sunday 9/18
Seattle @ Pittsburgh - The Steelers aren't gonna stay in the L column for long, especially not against an NFC West team.
Oakland @ Buffalo - Last week, the Bills put down in brutal fashion a team that has a strong running game. Seeing as that's all Oakland has going for it right now, I expect the Bills to hang on.
Arizona @ Washington - YOU FLUKED, REDSKINS
Tampa Bay @ Minnesota - The Buccs did admirably against one of the toughest Ds in the league. They'll have a better chance against the Vikes this week.
Jacksonville @ New York Jets - Beatdown imminent.
Chicago @ New Orleans - The only reason the Saints lost to the Pack in the season opener was the inability to finish a drive due to bad playcalling. That will probably change.
Green Bay @ Carolina - Mr. Newton, meet Mr. Matthews.
Baltimore @ Tennessee -
Kansas City @ Detroit - Kansas City visits the Lions' den after being unable to win against basement dwellers at home. Ayup.
Cleveland @ Indianapolis - Collins continues his debut tradition of losses.
Dallas @ San Francisco - Is Romo a choker?
Cincinnati @ Denver - Kyle Orton is bad.
San Diego @ New England - In a battle between statistical powerhouses, I'm choosing the better raw number.
Houston @ Miami - Miami can't stop the pass.
Philadelphia @ Atlanta - Atlanta was the best home team last year. Perhaps that continues this year?

Monday 9/19
St. Louis @ New York Giants - Sam Bradford may have an injury on his throwing hand and Jackson hurt himself running. The playing field might be evened out for an otherwise disorganized Giants team.

[Roctod]

I remember saying "Nothing could be as crazy as Week 1."  Well...

[Styles]

I remember saying "Nothing could be as crazy as Week 1."  Well...

No kidding, xD

[Soja]

AHAHAHAHA TITANS WIN TITANS WIN

I have never been so glad to be wrong with a pick.

[Familiar]

I might actually get to watch football this week since we're (finally) fixing the antenna. Too bad I missed Romo's shining moment. D:

[DMD]

My Raiders might have lost, but they say you can find a positive in any win, and in this one it was the fact we put 35 pts on the board and did it without our 1 and 2 recievers. Gonna be a good year, I think the Raiders are gonna rule our division again this season, and surprise a lot of teams outside it as well.

[Roctod]

My Raiders might have lost, but they say you can find a positive in any win, and in this one it was the fact we put 35 pts on the board and did it without our 1 and 2 recievers. Gonna be a good year, I think the Raiders are gonna rule our division again this season, and surprise a lot of teams outside it as well.

[DMD]

Yeah, someone went to a lot of trouble to make the Bills look all badass there for a game they barely won.

[The Turtle]

Ten out of sixteen which brings me up to 17-16 in terms of guessing not bad...

Why the fuck do the Dolphins blow so much?

[Soja]

I wouldn't say the Giants steamrolled the Rams. For most of the first half the Giants got gained on like craaazy. It's only because the Rams couldn't capitalize on a single damn drive that the Giants were able to gain a sizable lead.

I am 12-4 for this week. Marvelous. Week 3 schedule will be up shortly.

[Roctod]

I wouldn't say the Giants steamrolled the Rams. For most of the first half the Giants got gained on like craaazy. It's only because the Rams couldn't capitalize on a single damn drive that the Giants were able to gain a sizable lead.

I am 12-4 for this week. Marvelous. Week 3 schedule will be up shortly.

I personally thought the Rams offense looked decent in the first half, although they for sure crumbled in the red zone.  This could've been a much uglier game considering Bradford was without his top WR and top RB.

[Soja]

Yes. Giants are still lol-tier. Inability to score aside, the Rams ran the ball up and down the field well. Poor show by the defense though. POOR SHOW.

EDIT: lol power rankings. Titans jumped 10 spots.

[Roctod]

Yes. Giants are still lol-tier. Inability to score aside, the Rams ran the ball up and down the field well. Poor show by the defense though. POOR SHOW.

EDIT: lol power rankings. Titans jumped 10 spots.

I can't wait for next week when they stutter and get beat by the Broncos.