NFL Pick Em Pool 08-09

[yankeekd25]

To those of you from last year, do you know if we are having one this year?

[WBBIRL]

I'd be in for sure, I'll tell you guys what if I managed to go a whole season without missing a week you'd all be in trouble. Last two years in a row I missed a week and still ended up in the runnings.

[weasel]

I'd definately be in it.

[KingWilder]

revenge will be mine....

if we do it

[Cirino83]

if you guys do it would people who didn't do it last year be able to be in? If so, I'm down.

[yankeekd25]

I PMed Mr. Webb asking if he is going to run it this year. If not, I'd be happy to set it up.

[Bob]

Although I didn't win the pool... I was the only one who picked the Giants to win the SB from day one..
check it out... I was called
Giants_win_it_all

So I'm in.. and my pick sticks...
The Giants will repeat!!

[Mike G]

I'd be in for sure, I'll tell you guys what if I managed to go a whole season without missing a week you'd all be in trouble. Last two years in a row I missed a week and still ended up in the runnings.

What running were you in last year? Not to finish in last place? I'm pretty sure you stopped picking altogether halfway through the season and finished towards the bottom of the pool. This was after guaranteeing a top three finish.

[yankeekd25]

Ok guys. It looks like I am in charge of it this year.

Here's the link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup

PM me for the PW. First come, first serve.

$150 worth of At Large Nutrition Products
$100 worth of At Large Nutrition Products
$50 worth of At Large Nutrition Products

Gonna set a deadline of August 31 to join. Remember first 25 only.

[WBBIRL]

What running were you in last year? Not to finish in last place? I'm pretty sure you stopped picking altogether halfway through the season and finished towards the bottom of the pool. This was after guaranteeing a top three finish.

I finished at LEAST in the top quater of the pool, and I missed a complete week all together.

The only thing I quit halfway through (twice) was the fantasy football because I got eff'ed a lot in that one (my own fault but still). Pick em is way easier to keep on top of then fantasy football.

Had I not gotten all the picks wrong for one week (for missing it) I very well may have finished in the top 3. I was very VERY consistent last season.

[ncsuLuke]

I'm in

[Mike G]

I finished at LEAST in the top quater of the pool, and I missed a complete week all together.
You were not in the top six, that I know for sure. Myself, kickbacks, Bob and Talking God all had an outside shot the last few weeks. You didn't, that I know for a fact.
The only thing I quit halfway through (twice) was the fantasy football because I got eff'ed a lot in that one (my own fault but still). Pick em is way easier to keep on top of then fantasy football.
Quitter
Had I not gotten all the picks wrong for one week (for missing it) I very well may have finished in the top 3. I was very VERY consistent last season.

You were five picks out of first (with a lot of people grouped together) when you missed a week and I think you finished more games behind me than games played in a week. I think there were only four people who could have passed me the last week and the top three were pretty much set in stone. Either way, you weren't in the running at the end and you weren't in the top quarter at the end. Stop lying.

[WBBIRL]

As far as I can remember I finished no lower then middle of the pack, which wasn't bad at all since I missed a week.

I don't care how many games separated how many people, that really doesn't matter.

I'm not lying, that's as best I can remember. Although I really don't care what you have to say/think about how much I can remember about last seasons pickem.

[Mike G]

As far as I can remember I finished no lower then middle of the pack, which wasn't bad at all since I missed a week.
Look at your posts, in the running, top quarter at LEAST, now middle of the pack.
I don't care how many games separated how many people, that really doesn't matter.
When the whole contest is based around games, it does matter.
I'm not lying, that's as best I can remember. Although I really don't care what you have to say/think about how much I can remember about last seasons pickem.

Then why are you responding? If you don't care, then stop talking yourself up about things that don't even matter. Besides, I'm just busting your balls.

[WBBIRL]

Honestly I responded because I really had nothing better to do at the exact point in time. My lady friend is at work and most of my other friends are either out of town or are broke/being boring. Thats why I'm even on the computer.


And I know your busting my balls, I'm going to assume just for the same reason I responded.

[Cirino83]

yankeed25...link still doesn't work...

[WBBIRL]

didn't work ever, just go into yahoo fantasy football pickem and enter the league ID and password.. thats what I did.

[Mike G]

Cirino, Giants got lucky? Just let it go and be happy the Celtics won.

[Cirino83]

18 and one lucky catch. I'm thrilled the celtics won and the sox last year but that Pats loss still burns. We'll see how this season plays out. ;)

[yankeekd25]

Good news! We have a prize pool. Same as last year.

$150 worth of At Large Nutrition Products
$100 worth of At Large Nutrition Products
$50 worth of At Large Nutrition Products

Gonna set a deadline of August 31 to join. Remember first 25 only.

[WBBIRL]

What say we do $5 a piece entry too? Maybe into a paypal account? One of the moderators or someone from ALN could set it up, they're free to make and pretty much free to use.

Top 3 pays out along with the rest of the prizes, that would make it 62.50 for first, 37.50 for second and 25 for third (50%,30%,20%)

What do you guys think? It would make it more interesting, $5 is just a throw out there price though. I'd be willing to go in for as much as $20 but the money is really more of just to have something for the winners.

[yankeekd25]

What say we do $5 a piece entry too? Maybe into a paypal account? One of the moderators or someone from ALN could set it up, they're free to make and pretty much free to use.

Top 3 pays out along with the rest of the prizes, that would make it 62.50 for first, 37.50 for second and 25 for third (50%,30%,20%)

What do you guys think? It would make it more interesting, $5 is just a throw out there price though. I'd be willing to go in for as much as $20 but the money is really more of just to have something for the winners.

I'd be willing to buy in. I'd prolly be down with anything from 5-20 bucks. Money to go along with protein? Count me in.

[WBBIRL]

I was doing much debating about the deadline for paying too...

If it was $20 buy in I think the deadline should be week 8, if it's $5 lets just do it right up front. 50%,30%,20% breakdown 1st,2nd,3rd.... I'm always broke but I know I can get 5$ by season start and I know I'd have $20 come week 8. Typical college kid's finances lol

Those who don't pay by the deadline, simply don't win the money section of the prizes... it would bump down to the next person in the line. So that would make it possible for someone to win money but not win any ALN prizes.

[yankeekd25]

Only have about 6 signups so far. Remember guys, this is for prizes.

[joey54]

Ok guys. It looks like I am in charge of it this year.

Here's the link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/8081?tid=1&reg_confirm=1

PM me for the PW. First come, first serve.

$150 worth of At Large Nutrition Products
$100 worth of At Large Nutrition Products
$50 worth of At Large Nutrition Products

Gonna set a deadline of August 31 to join. Remember first 25 only.


Yankeekd25, I am clicking on the link to join, but keep getting a message indicating I am not a member of the group. Is there something else I need to do?

[yankeekd25]

Yankeekd25, I am clicking on the link to join, but keep getting a message indicating I am not a member of the group. Is there something else I need to do?

Go to yahoo.com and find where it says to join a private pool. im gonna switch out the links. type in the group id numbers - 8081 and i gave u the pw

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup

[joey54]

I'm good to go.

[WBBIRL]

The link not working properly is probably why we have so little people

[yankeekd25]

The link not working properly is probably why we have so little people

Actually if they want to sign up, they have to PM me for the password. Everyone who msged me got the password. Only about 7 or 8 ppl have done that so far.

[yankeekd25]

Remember guys. There are prizes on the line. We need more people than this to sign up. Where is everyone from last year?

[Mike G]

Remember guys. There are prizes on the line. We need more people than this to sign up. Where is everyone from last year?

You might want to make a contest thread in that section. Some people don't read Gen Chat.

[yankeekd25]

You might want to make a contest thread in that section. Some people don't read Gen Chat.

I tried posting it there but it said it had to be okayed by a Mod. It never was approved.

[Mike G]

PM the mod, it takes a while usually. Considering At Large is throwing money in, it should be approved pretty quickly after you PM them. I think Daniel or Relentess are mods in that section.

[Daniel Clough]

moved with a redirection for those who might still think it's in general chat :)

[yankeekd25]

moved with a redirection for those who might still think it's in general chat :)

Thank you Daniel. Hopefully now this will get more exposure.

[JRider23]

i'd be interested in doing this, but this is my 10th post so i can't PM, if you could PM me the password it would be appreciated. thanks

[yankeekd25]

For those who still want to join, you have 10 days left to sign up.

[ljs102]

You have a PM, yankee.

[weasel]

comeing up......

[Guido]

I'm in.

[WBBIRL]

Since I'm always one of the ones to wait till the last second and usually cut it very close, I'll mention that I've already made picks (which some might change) but I've already made them all so worst case scenario is I have picks for every game.

Moral of the story, you can now make picks for week 1

[Crankman]

Is there any way for a new member like me to get in??

[Crankman]

thanks Yankeekd25!

[Rock Steady]

Is it too late for me to defend my title?

[WBBIRL]

You got PM

Get on it fast though, it might be too late already but you still have a small window of opportunity.

[yankeekd25]

Football Has Officially Begun Boys! Should be an awesome year. I expect the Pats and Colts to take some steps back. There really isn't one dominant team (besides the Cowboys but they can't win in the playoffs)

[stallion]

Sooooooo I can't make this week's picks because I missed yesterday's game?

Yankee, is there any way for you to set it so I can make the picks?

[yankeekd25]

Sooooooo I can't make this week's picks because I missed yesterday's game?

Yankee, is there any way for you to set it so I can make the picks?

Yes, I can set it so you can wait up to 5 mins till the start of EACH game, not the first game of the week.

[stallion]

Yes, I can set it so you can wait up to 5 mins till the start of EACH game, not the first game of the week.

So can you do that for lil' ol' me? Pretty please?:hump:

[yankeekd25]

So can you do that for lil' ol' me? Pretty please?:hump:

Done. Lemme know if it doesnt work

[stallion]

Done. Lemme know if it doesnt work

Done here too. Many thanks, good man.

[yankeekd25]

Done here too. Many thanks, good man.

I hope the karma carries over and I don't lose the fantasy league by 1.2 points again.

[WBBIRL]

Dangit, I'm tied for 1st after the early games today and whats worse is I should have only 1 wrong pick not 2 but I changed from taking atlanta over detroit to picking the lions =/... I should have only 1 wrong pick so far.

Lots of games to be played yet though... two people didn't make any picks for so far today. Thats going to suck.

[KingWilder]

WTG Panthers!

[yankeekd25]

WTG Panthers!

Just got home from the Jets/ Fins game and managed to catch the last few mints of that game. WOW! Some pass by Jake in the back of the end zone over two defenders!

O BTW. BRADY OUT FOR THE YEAR WITH APPARENT ACL TEAR! GO NEW YORK BRETTS!

[WBBIRL]

That carolina game was absolute crap... 4th and 1 on the 20 with a high snap + going over TWO defenders in a 9 square yard section of field.... give me a break.

They're giving the Jets a 9 and 7 season... I'm giving them 11 and 5 and the Jet's don't exactly have an easy schedule this year.


3 way tie so far for first... but 3 games left to play.

[stallion]

Just got home from the Jets/ Fins game and managed to catch the last few mints of that game. WOW! Some pass by Jake in the back of the end zone over two defenders!

O BTW. BRADY OUT FOR THE YEAR WITH APPARENT ACL TEAR! GO NEW YORK BRETTS!

Lawls, are you (also) a Green Bay fan that was recently converted to a Jets fan?


Dangit, I'm tied for 1st after the early games today and whats worse is I should have only 1 wrong pick not 2 but I changed from taking atlanta over detroit to picking the lions =/... I should have only 1 wrong pick so far.

Lots of games to be played yet though... two people didn't make any picks for so far today. Thats going to suck.


Wawawaaaaaaaa I would be in first place if I didn't miss my Thursday pick waaaaaaaaa.

There's like 8 billion games in a season (more or less). Take it easy.

[yankeekd25]

Lawls, are you (also) a Green Bay fan that was recently converted to a Jets fan?



Wawawaaaaaaaa I would be in first place if I didn't miss my Thursday pick waaaaaaaaa.

There's like 8 billion games in a season (more or less). Take it easy.

Absolutely! I kinda liked the Jets before Favre since I'm from NJ, but now that they have my favorite player of all time, its a no brainer. Plus if the Jets make the playoffs, the Pack gets a better draft pick for Favre. Win Win.

[Guido]

Wow. What a terrible week to start!

The only good thing was that my Bears laid the smack down on the Colts. I'm sort of shocked, really. They actually looked like the team that made the Superbowl 2 years ago.

[WBBIRL]

Wawawaaaaaaaa I would be in first place if I didn't miss my Thursday pick waaaaaaaaa.

There's like 8 billion games in a season (more or less). Take it easy.

I didn't say the world was coming to an end, I simply said I second guessed myself on two games and should not have... I'd be solidly in first place but like you said whatever its week one. you take it easy lol




Absolutely! I kinda liked the Jets before Favre since I'm from NJ, but now that they have my favorite player of all time, its a no brainer. Plus if the Jets make the playoffs, the Pack gets a better draft pick for Favre. Win Win.

I like Favre but I realized that I was as much a packers fan as a Favre fan... so I'm in a rough spot. I still want to be a packers fan but they're making it hard on me. I haven't made up my mind but I'll either be a steelers fan or a packers fan... leaning towards packers at the moment.


Wow. What a terrible week to start!

The only good thing was that my Bears laid the smack down on the Colts. I'm sort of shocked, really. They actually looked like the team that made the Superbowl 2 years ago.

I was VERY shocked at that game, the bears scored a lot dont get me wrong... but they did exceptionally well on defense.

[yankeekd25]

AA-RON ROD-GERS! CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP!

Great game A-Rod. Shoulda had another td but stupid penalty got it called back. Also, gotta work on those penalties because against better teams that'll kill ya. But it is only the first week.


GOOO PACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[WBBIRL]

Rodgers looked very good... the throw that got called back had brett written all over it... exactly the same way brett throws.

Call it a wee bit arrogant, but Rodgers even made reads better under pressure then brett has the last few years.


They get that penalty crap out of the way and the packers are a solid wild card team this year.

[yankeekd25]

Rodgers looked very good... the throw that got called back had brett written all over it... exactly the same way brett throws.

Call it a wee bit arrogant, but Rodgers even made reads better under pressure then brett has the last few years.


They get that penalty crap out of the way and the packers are a solid wild card team this year.

Is that a joke? If Rodgers can manage games as well as he did last night, why can't this team win the division? TJack cannot be a consistent QB in the NFL,.. all they have consistently on offense is AP, and you can stack the box to limit him. The O Line did an AWESOME job vs the best D Line in the NFL. Where was Jared Allen all night? Rodgers took apart the defense when McCarthy opened up the playbook. It shoulda been a blowout if it wasn't for some really ridiculous penalties, including an ineligible OL downfield on the slant and go TD to Driver (helluva play by Rodgers/ Driver there.) Vikes don't scare me ONE BIT.

NFC is wide open again this year. Cowboys can't win in the playoffs. Why can't this team go deep in the playoffs? Rodgers has been handed a 13-3 team... ok... Maybe more like a 11-5 or 10-6 team since Brett won 2-3 games last year. They have a chance of being a dynasty for the next few years to come.

[WBBIRL]

The bears should though, they will more then likely win that division.....

The packers are a good team, but I wouldn't put FULL confidence in him just yet until we see him repeat that effort a few more times...

why I gave them a wild card spot is because the bears are probably going to win the NFC... only other way in for the pack is wild card.

[Guido]

The bears should though, they will more then likely win that division.....

The packers are a good team, but I wouldn't put FULL confidence in him just yet until we see him repeat that effort a few more times...

why I gave them a wild card spot is because the bears are probably going to win the NFC... only other way in for the pack is wild card.It's still way early to make any sort of prediction on who's going to win. It will depend a lot on who stay healthy at key positions. I still see it as a three way race between Green Bay, Minnesota, and the Bears. If the Bears D stays healthy all yer I see them just being too strong. Minny needs to get their running game going again because the QB play just isn't there. Green Bay is balanced but Rodgers needs to play lke he did in that first game for them to have a good chance.

[Crankman]

Rodgers looked very good... the throw that got called back had brett written all over it... exactly the same way brett throws.

Call it a wee bit arrogant, but Rodgers even made reads better under pressure then brett has the last few years.


They get that penalty crap out of the way and the packers are a solid wild card team this year.

18/22 but only about 170 yars minus one of 60yards, a lots of short pass, i think that was the game plan. Now in Greenbay everybody say 18/22 wow....that performance was good but not great!! The packs have a solid team and that will defenetly help Rodger but dont go crazy about him to fast..

[WBBIRL]

18/22 but only about 170 yars minus one of 60yards, a lots of short pass, i think that was the game plan. Now in Greenbay everybody say 18/22 wow....that performance was good but not great!! The packs have a solid team and that will defenetly help Rodger but dont go crazy about him to fast..

Did you see the TD that got called back because of an inelligable WR downfield?

Driver caught that ball and seemingly found another gear, a gear I've NEVER seen him have, and burnt the **** out of the Vikings secondary...

With WR's like him and James Jones wouldn't you do those short passes too?, they make one guy miss and its off the races.

That's the style of offense green bay runs, and I like it alot.

I'm not putting Rodgers up to be championship material, but I must give the man credit... he did a lot better then I thought he would have.

[yankeekd25]

18/22 but only about 170 yars minus one of 60yards, a lots of short pass, i think that was the game plan. Now in Greenbay everybody say 18/22 wow....that performance was good but not great!! The packs have a solid team and that will defenetly help Rodger but dont go crazy about him to fast..


Did you know the Packers led the league last year in yards after the catch? It doesn't matter who the QB is if he can find the open man and deliver it to him with some room for him to make a move. Rodgers doesn't need to air it out every down to be successful. The depth of his receiving corps is among the best in the league.

[Crankman]

Did you know the Packers led the league last year in yards after the catch? It doesn't matter who the QB is if he can find the open man and deliver it to him with some room for him to make a move. Rodgers doesn't need to air it out every down to be successful. The depth of his receiving corps is among the best in the league.

i know all the blabla statistics..but i still think that was part of the game plan..not going deep..imagine the scenario if he finished the game with 1td/3int...Greenbay fans will go crazy !!

[yankeekd25]

i know all the blabla statistics..but i still think that was part of the game plan..not going deep..imagine the scenario if he finished the game with 1td/3int...Greenbay fans will go crazy !!

His deep ball to Jennings was perfectly thrown. It's the kids first start taking over for a legend, on MNF, vs the bitter rivals. For the amount of pressure everyone put on him he responded flawlessly as far as I'm concerned.

[WBBIRL]

His deep ball to Jennings was perfectly thrown. It's the kids first start taking over for a legend, on MNF, vs the bitter rivals. For the amount of pressure everyone put on him he responded flawlessly as far as I'm concerned.

Exactly, and the deep throw to Donald Driver was as well... exactly where they needed to be for only the packers WR to make the catch.

Regardless, the packers play a yards after catch kinda ball game. They have physical, fast, and tough WR's that love that first hit.... after they light up a corner or saftey they kick it up a gear and ZING gone. You see it all the time if you watch a packers game.

They don't rely on speed, you will rarely see a deep route that depends on the WR outrunning the saftey or corner. In one on one matchups, they plan for that defender to be in the mix and the WR's to fight for that ball.

I don't exactly know what your getting at, Crankman, but the guy did very well for his NFL debut. Lets see how he does this week though.

[Mike G]

Lets see how he does this week though.

I know it's the Lions, but Rodgers is making Thompson look pretty smart.

[yankeekd25]

I hate the Pack sometimes. They get out to an early lead only to give it right back, then have the defense take over. What a roller coaster ride.

[WBBIRL]

The packers secondary just made that game look like a joke...

I dont know what happened lol, I checked NFL.com and the packers were up 24-3 I think or something like that and then its 25-24 detriot... then the packers score 3 defensive touchdowns in less then 5 min of game clock.

Depsite the defense letting it get close, then putting the hammer WAY down ... A-Rod has had a hell of a start to his career. I don't think anyone can talk down his performance... his numbers were probowl level.

[KingWilder]

Damn...Panthers AND Bills at 2-0....love my teams

[WBBIRL]

Not a very solid week for me, I'll probably eek out with 9 wins, hopefully 10

[yankeekd25]

That Broncos/ Chargers game was amazing. One of the best games I've seen within the last few years even though the jacked ref blew that call. Shanahan showed some cajones going for two there. Who woulda thunk the Bolts would be 0-2?

[joey54]

Not me. I picked them to win the Superbowl.

[WBBIRL]

how about all thoses games going right down to the wire, and none of them went my way either I think... maybe one did.

[yankeekd25]

Do you guys want me to set the pool so you have to make your picks before the first game of the week or before EACH game? For instance, if you all choose the 2nd, you can wait until 5 mins before the late games start to pick those. That might be better in case some important player is a late scratch or something? Whadda think?

[Crankman]

ok, he got a great game..lets see next week...but number 4 will always be number 4...

I think he get the big test next week!

[joey54]

Do you guys want me to set the pool so you have to make your picks before the first game of the week or before EACH game? For instance, if you all choose the 2nd, you can wait until 5 mins before the late games start to pick those. That might be better in case some important player is a late scratch or something? Whadda think?

I like how we have it right now. If we were going to do the first game of the week, I feel it should have been that way from the start.

[yankeekd25]

Man, there should be some awesome games today:

Packers vs Cowboys
Eagles vs Steelers
Saints vs Broncos
Hell even Indy vs Jacksonville should be pretty good.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? (Go Packers)

[yankeekd25]

How bout those DOLPHINS?!?!?!?!?!?

[Crankman]

Exactly, and the deep throw to Donald Driver was as well... exactly where they needed to be for only the packers WR to make the catch.

Regardless, the packers play a yards after catch kinda ball game. They have physical, fast, and tough WR's that love that first hit.... after they light up a corner or saftey they kick it up a gear and ZING gone. You see it all the time if you watch a packers game.

They don't rely on speed, you will rarely see a deep route that depends on the WR outrunning the saftey or corner. In one on one matchups, they plan for that defender to be in the mix and the WR's to fight for that ball.

I don't exactly know what your getting at, Crankman, but the guy did very well for his NFL debut. Lets see how he does this week though.

First big test for Mr Rodgers last night, results = Failed!!!!

[Guido]

After a miserable start, I'm only 4 pts. behind now and tied for 7th in the group. I've been getting better each week. Hopefully tonights game is another W!

[KingWilder]

**** this

forgot to pick all the 1pm games

[yankeekd25]

What a day.....

A-Rod separates his shoulder, Favre throws 6 tds and the Cowgirls lose. Mixed reactions.

[WBBIRL]

Dang you Mike G, I will surpass you :ninja:

[yankeekd25]

How in the **** do you lose to the Falcons? How in the **** can a defense play that bad? How in the **** can you let a rookie qb have all day in the world to throw with absolutely no pressure all game? How in the **** do you let Michael Turner run over you that bad?

TERRIBLE GAME

[Crankman]

forgot my picks...im out!:hello:

[Guido]

How in the **** do you lose to the Falcons? How in the **** can a defense play that bad? How in the **** can you let a rookie qb have all day in the world to throw with absolutely no pressure all game? How in the **** do you let Michael Turner run over you that bad?

TERRIBLE GAMEHate to break it to you but the Packers just aren't that good this year.

[WBBIRL]

Nope, and it's not A-Rods fault either.... the team as a whole is just falling apart. Sad part is they have a playoff caliber team... not one that will do anything but one that could have atleast made it.

[Guido]

I'm still making up ground. Slowly.

[yankeekd25]

Should be a great battle until the end of the season.

[Guido]

Damn you first week of the season! DAMN YOU! :)

[yankeekd25]

Yo WBBIRL, wtf is your secret man? I can't keep pace this year. Can't catch any breaks.........................

[Guido]

I'm tied for 3rd now. Not bad after a shaky start to the season because of Week 1.

[yankeekd25]

Peeked ahead to next week's games... some are pretty brutal to choose.

[Guido]

Peeked ahead to next week's games... some are pretty brutal to choose.Yes they are. It could be a make or break week for a lot of people.

[yankeekd25]

Dam, the Broncos are frauds.

[yankeekd25]

Man, I really hate Peyton Manning and the rest of the loser Colts. If they woulda won, I'd be 1 game out of 3rd. Now I'm 3 out. How do you let Kerry Collins beat you? I know the Titans D is dam good, but give me a break. All the talent they have on offense and they can't score more than 14 pts (besides that last garbage time TD). Anyways, my Packers will take care of Tennessee next week in what will be a perfect bday present for me (Bday is Oct. 31....)

[Guido]

It was a good week for me. 11/14 correct and I'm up to 2nd place. :)

[Guido]

Still in second place. Decent week but not great. I need the Steelers to win tonight!

[yankeekd25]

What happened to WBBIRL? He didnt make his picks yesterday and pretty much lost the pool unless something amazing happens.

[joey54]

uh oh. this was finally a good week for me, but too late now. at least it is still fun.

[WBBIRL]

What happened to WBBIRL? He didnt make his picks yesterday and pretty much lost the pool unless something amazing happens.

nope, i picked the steelers and im goana win that game.

I forgot, life got grade A hectic and I forge to make my picks :bang:

But im still less then 8 games out of first, I can recover that many easy. All I did was take away what was possibly a cemented first place finish. Just makes things interesting now.

[Guido]

Still in second place. Decent week but not great. I need the Steelers to win tonight!Thank-you, Steelers!

[WBBIRL]

Yep just 8 picks outa first now with plenty of weeks left to get em back.... heck I could be back in first in a matter of 4-5 weeks.

But good luck to everyone and don't be stupid like me! Make your picks tuesday that way you at least have something. If I only get 1/2 of the games right I'm still in first and not 5th so don't forget to pick!

[Mike G]

But im still less then 8 games out of first, I can recover that many easy. All I did was take away what was possibly a cemented first place finish. Just makes things interesting now.

Cemented first place? You had a two game lead over Guido, who was gaining on you each week. You had a three game lead over myself and Hormone (who the hell is that). You could have picked every game this week and still not be in first right now, people had nice weeks. And I don't care who you would have picked after the fact. Nice that you have confidence, but you were far from cementing anything, especially since you think it'll be easy to make up 8 games. You're acting like you were running away with the contest, you weren't. You might still come back and win, but be honest.

[KingWilder]

wah, e-fight

[stallion]

Cemented first place? You had a two game lead over Guido, who was gaining on you each week. You had a three game lead over myself and Hormone (who the hell is that). You could have picked every game this week and still not be in first right now, people had nice weeks. And I don't care who you would have picked after the fact. Nice that you have confidence, but you were far from cementing anything, especially since you think it'll be easy to make up 8 games. You're acting like you were running away with the contest, you weren't. You might still come back and win, but be honest.

I can make a hormone.:eek:

[WBBIRL]

Your kinda puttin words in my mouth mike....

I said I could make that up easy, didn't say that I would for 100% fact do it and that I'd crush everyone else... I said I "COULD" do it. Just saying I don't think it too wild of an idea for me to still end up winnin it.

I was having strong weeks every week, pickin on par with the best of that week or sometimes even better. There's lots of picks left to make... who knows whats goana go on yet.

I could end up finishing way down the list, or I could win it... I guess will know at the end.

[Mike G]

Your kinda puttin words in my mouth mike....

Not in the least. I responded directly to you thinking 8 games is easy to make up, but a three game lead pretty much cements a victory for you.

I said I could make that up easy, didn't say that I would for 100% fact do it and that I'd crush everyone else... I said I "COULD" do it. Just saying I don't think it too wild of an idea for me to still end up winnin it.

I didn't say anything different. You think you can make up 8 games in a few weeks. You wrote that.

I was having strong weeks every week, pickin on par with the best of that week or sometimes even better. There's lots of picks left to make... who knows whats goana go on yet.

You were having strong weeks, but you weren't running away from the group. A bunch of people were within a few games of you and one good week by any of them could have put them ahead of you.

I could end up finishing way down the list, or I could win it... I guess will know at the end.

I didn't say anything different than that, either.

[yankeekd25]

Lmao. Can we stop bickering ladies? Of course, trash talks makes for great competition but this is just petty.

[Guido]

Who the hell is Make a Hormone?

[stallion]

Who the hell is Make a Hormone?

Dude, look up like four posts. And if you're too lazy--it's me:)

[Mike G]

Lmao. Can we stop bickering ladies? Of course, trash talks makes for great competition but this is just petty.

Of course it's petty, but there's nothing going on in this thread. Guido posts each week if he has a good week and that's about it. Last year, there was a little trash talking, this year everyone is all prim and proper. We're past the halfway point for crying out loud. Trying to stir things up a little when someone talks about having things cemented, but I guess this group is beyond busting balls. Sorry, didn't realize that. There used to be a mild sense of humor on here, and even though it was a weak attempt to start some sh##, it was an attempt.

And calling us ladies? That's your contribution? Don't be upset the Yankees sucked, the Packers are sucking and the Gators and your man crush Tebow aren't making the championship game.:ninja:

To get back to the theme of this thread.

I'm really excited I picked the Broncos last night. I was going to switch last minute, but decided not to. Guess that worked out for me. Up to a tie for second now, really happy about that. Gee, this is just so exciting, hope everyone got their picks in for the rest of the games. Good luck everyone. :boring:

[Guido]

Dude, look up like four posts. And if you're too lazy--it's me:)All you said was "I can make a Hormone", not "I AM 'Make a Hormone'." So no, it wasn't that obvious.

[yankeekd25]

I don't get it. I have the second best week of the contenders and I actually LOSE ground???

[Mike G]

You were six games out of first, now you're five games out. You lost ground for third place, but got closer to first in the process, pretty good trade off.

[Guido]

There is a 3-way tie for first. This should get interesting.

[Mike G]

There is a 3-way tie for first. This should get interesting.

I'm due for a few off weeks, where I blow any shot at winning.

[yankeekd25]

You were six games out of first, now you're five games out. You lost ground for third place, but got closer to first in the process, pretty good trade off.

U sure about that? I coulda sworn I was like 4 out??

[Mike G]

U sure about that? I coulda sworn I was like 4 out??

Of third maybe. Make a Hormone was in first by himself, you beat him (so far) this week. You tied Guido and lost one to me. You couldn't have lost ground on first place, only on third.

[yankeekd25]

Of third maybe. Make a Hormone was in first by himself, you beat him (so far) this week. You tied Guido and lost one to me. You couldn't have lost ground on first place, only on third.

Oh good call I guess. Either way, I highly doubt I'll be able to gain 5 games. You guys are crazy good (or maybe real lucky) at picking football games.

[WBBIRL]

What a bad week for me.... a lot of games had messed up finishes lol. Like how the steelers did everything they could to lose the game against the colts or how the packers FG nails two from 60 yards yet misses that one to win it from like 51 or 52. The rams must of been a one hit wonder, as the jets lit em up something feriece and the jets aren't even that good this season.

As it sits I'm now possible 9 or ten games out of first but theres still plenty of football left to be played in this season. It's still all up for grabs IMO

[Mike G]

As it sits I'm now possible 9 or ten games out of first but theres still plenty of football left to be played in this season. It's still all up for grabs IMO

I think anyone within a dozen games is still in the mix. The problem is that the guys who are a few back are going to have to start picking some upsets in order to make up ground. That can backfire real quick and one bad week could end any shot. If they play it safe and pick the favorites, there might not be enough time left to come back.

This week could be big. I see six games that look like toss ups. That could make a huge difference if someone gets them all right.

[Guido]

I think anyone within a dozen games is still in the mix. The problem is that the guys who are a few back are going to have to start picking some upsets in order to make up ground. That can backfire real quick and one bad week could end any shot. If they play it safe and pick the favorites, there might not be enough time left to come back.

This week could be big. I see six games that look like toss ups. That could make a huge difference if someone gets them all right.Yeah, this week has a lot of (potentially) close matchups. One of the toughest weeks to call, yet.

How do I make my picks? Gut feeling.

[Mike G]

Yeah, this week has a lot of (potentially) close matchups. One of the toughest weeks to call, yet.

How do I make my picks? Gut feeling.

That's what I do too. When I try to analyze the matchups and really look into the games, I suck. When I just go with my gut, I suck a little less.

[yankeekd25]

Go Jetsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!

That Leon Washington Is Fast As ****kkkkkkkkkkkk

[Guido]

Damn Patsies get my hopes up by sending it into OT and then promptly blow it.

[yankeekd25]

Damn Patsies get my hopes up by sending it into OT and then promptly blow it.

See what happens when you don't have Brady and the video cameras?

[yankeekd25]

Back in this mother ****er with hugeeeeeeeeeeeee wins by Denver and Tampa. OHHH YEAAAHHHHHHH.

If Philly can take care of the Bengals in OT, I'll be 9-0 for Thursday/ The Early Games. I just love football.

And WBBIRL, I think it is now safe to say you are out of it.

[WBBIRL]

Im 100% out now, not even bothering to pick anymore.

This has happened to me twice now, in two different fantasy football leagues and now this. Life gets soooo hectic with college around this time of the year with finals and crap comming up that I completely forget about stuff like this. I was close to not getting my picks in for the real life pickem that I'm in and the only reason I made those was because the guy who runs it called me like 6 hours ago.

Oh well, I didn't stake nothing so I didn't lose anything really.... but that real life one has a fair bit of cash on the line. $20 buy in and it has 15 people in it, first place gets $150

[yankeekd25]

How ridiculous are the Eagles??? Couldn't take care of the Bengals in 75 minutes of football???

14-0-1 just isn't the same as 15-0. McChoke should hang them up.

CMONNNNN BILLLLLSSSSSS. Looking for that perfect week (would be the first time ever for me) :thumbup:

[Guido]

Pretty poor week for me. Oh well. Plenty of games left.

[yankeekd25]

WIDE RIGHT?????? NOT AGAIN! Dammmm. If not for Buffalo's cursed field goal unit I'd be looking at a perfect week for the first time in my pick em career. Bastards!

Let me say that I believe week 12 will be the week that separates the men from the boys. At least 6-7 games that could go either way and play a huge role as to who wins this thing. I'm ecstatic that I'm resurrected from the dead with my nearly perfect week, but it doesn't get any easier.

[Guido]

Grrrrrrr. For some reason all game I was thinking that I had picked the Browns to win. Then I checked this morning and saw that I had in fact picked the Bills. DOH!

[stallion]

This is fun. Thanks to all you guys that keep making picks.

I probably should have stuck to the favorites and not gone for the upsets (i.e., KC) but whatever. Playing safe is lame.

Good luck to all you scrubs from here on in :)

[Mike G]

This is fun. Thanks to all you guys that keep making picks.

I probably should have stuck to the favorites and not gone for the upsets (i.e., KC) but whatever. Playing safe is lame.

Good luck to all you scrubs from here on in :)

I picked upsets this week, bad move. Looks like this is going to be close until the end.

[Guido]

If Indy wins it could be a multiple way tie for first.

[Guido]

Looks like I'm tied for the lead again (with MikeG). Kingwilder had a great week and has moved back into contention.

[KingWilder]

shhhh don't say anything about me

I'm gonna play quietly in the corner until this thing is all over

[yankeekd25]

Damnit! I knew as soon as this game started The Eagles were gonna take it. I mean the Cards traveling east with the McNabb and Westbrook looking for revenge. Crap....

[Mike G]

Damnit! I knew as soon as this game started The Eagles were gonna take it. I mean the Cards traveling east with the McNabb and Westbrook looking for revenge. Crap....

I was going to change my pick, but I have faith in my 'Cuse boy and figured the game might be his last shot to save his job.

The top five look pretty solid for a close finish, the rest need to do some work this week, or their chances are about gone. I'm still waiting for my meltdown and then a few weeks of upset picks in an attempt to get back on top, followed by a fifth place finish.

[yankeekd25]

I was going to change my pick, but I have faith in my 'Cuse boy and figured the game might be his last shot to save his job.

The top five look pretty solid for a close finish, the rest need to do some work this week, or their chances are about gone. I'm still waiting for my meltdown and then a few weeks of upset picks in an attempt to get back on top, followed by a fifth place finish.

This week is going to come down to these games:

TB vs NO, SD vs ATL, Min vs Chi, and Hou vs Jac.

Those could easily go either way. That Bucs/ Saints game is making my head hurt. Cannot decide who to choose. I keep going back and forth.... :bang:

[Guido]

I hope I get that Monday night one right. It would salvage what was otherwise a pretty bad week for me.

[yankeekd25]

Man. This is too close for comfort. Wilder came out of nowhere and is now just two back of third. Should be quite a finish with 5 ppl still in it

[Mike G]

Man. This is too close for comfort. Wilder came out of nowhere and is now just two back of third. Should be quite a finish with 5 ppl still in it

The weeks don't get any easier, either. Wilder has had a few really good weeks lately. The rest of us have been decent to good, but he's on fire the last two weeks. He's made up a ton of ground and I think he missed out on picking early games one week way back in the season. This is pretty similar to last year, with five guys in the mix with a month left. Should be a fun finish.

[yankeekd25]

The weeks don't get any easier, either. Wilder has had a few really good weeks lately. The rest of us have been decent to good, but he's on fire the last two weeks. He's made up a ton of ground and I think he missed out on picking early games one week way back in the season. This is pretty similar to last year, with five guys in the mix with a month left. Should be a fun finish.

What's everyone favorite team? I'm a Packer fan and I'm caught in the middle. I know some of these games they won't win, but I can't not root for them because I want to win a football pool, know what I'm saying?

[Mike G]

What's everyone favorite team? I'm a Packer fan and I'm caught in the middle. I know some of these games they won't win, but I can't not root for them because I want to win a football pool, know what I'm saying?

Giants and Steelers. I've liked the Giants as far back as I can remember and once I started to understand football, started to like the Steelers because of their smash mouth offense and Kirkland and the rest of the LB's. Not too many tough moments for me this year, even when they played each other.

[yankeekd25]

Giants and Steelers. I've liked the Giants as far back as I can remember and once I started to understand football, started to like the Steelers because of their smash mouth offense and Kirkland and the rest of the LB's. Not too many tough moments for me this year, even when they played each other.

I like the Giants too, along with the New York Bretts. So I always pick the Giants and Jets to win regardless of their opponent, and I have picked Pitt every week because they are the team I use online on Madden 09 :)

You have it too easy my friend.

This MNF game is huge. We got 3 Houstons and 2 Jacksonvilles. Could go either way.

[yankeekd25]

Super Mario >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Reggie Bush

Not to mention Steve Slaton and Andre Johnson from THE U. Thank you Houston.

[Guido]

I am and always have been a Bears fan, for better or for worse. It's been an up and down season. A lot of games they should have won but didn't, some they've gotten blown out in, and some games where they've looked dominant. I just can't figure them out, nor can most people, seemingly.

[KingWilder]

Panthers fan here (and Buffalo most of the time)

[Guido]

Panthers fan here (and Buffalo most of the time)I like the Bills, too (I guess because of all those great early 90's teams that never quite won the Superbowl), and also the Steelers. I've always likes the way the Steelers play. I used to be a Denver fan, too when they had Elway. That dude was awesome. Still, none of them compare to my love of the Bears.

[yankeekd25]

3 way tie for first (not including tonights game). What a great competition.

[Guido]

This ending could get interesting.

[Mike G]

Tie breaker the same as last year?

[yankeekd25]

Tie breaker the same as last year?

Which is what? Highest week total?

[Mike G]

Which is what? Highest week total?

I think we went percentage instead of total. 15/16 better than 11/12, but 11/12 better than 14/16, not completely sure though. There's a good chance there will be a tie someplace in the top three, so we better come to an agreement soon. I like this way more than straight total, what does everyone else think? In reality, I'm pretty much screwed on the tie breakers no matter what.

[yankeekd25]

I think we went percentage instead of total. 15/16 better than 11/12, but 11/12 better than 14/16, not completely sure though. There's a good chance there will be a tie someplace in the top three, so we better come to an agreement soon. I like this way more than straight total, what does everyone else think? In reality, I'm pretty much screwed on the tie breakers no matter what.

Which ever tiebreaker benefits me is the one we should use....Just kidding, but not really. Percentage works for me.

I have a beef about week 11. There were 16 games played that week, but one of course ended in a tie- The Eagles and Bengals game. I correctly picked 14 games out of the 15 possible (how could you predict the tie?) That game should not be counted in the standings/ tiebreaker, leaving me with a 14/15 week instead of a 14/16 week when I did not actually miss two games. That tie could make a big difference in the tiebreaker situation. Just saying.

[Mike G]

Which ever tiebreaker benefits me is the one we should use....Just kidding, but not really. Percentage works for me.

I have a beef about week 11. There were 16 games played that week, but one of course ended in a tie- The Eagles and Bengals game. I correctly picked 14 games out of the 15 possible (how could you predict the tie?) That game should not be counted in the standings/ tiebreaker, leaving me with a 14/15 week instead of a 14/16 week when I did not actually miss two games. That tie could make a big difference in the tiebreaker situation. Just saying.

14/15 or 14/16 is the second best week right now, so unless someone goes 14/16 in the next few weeks, it won't matter. Wilder has the best week at 15/16.

I don't really care either way, but I say it's a 14/16 week. It counts as 14/16 in the standings.

[Guido]

Dammit. I meant to switch my pick for the Monday night game to Carolina (didn't have a good feeling about TB) but totally forgot to before the game started. That cost me a point. Hope it doesn't come back to haunt me in the end.

[Mike G]

St Louis vs. Seattle is going to haunt me. Really need the Giants to win to keep some space between the top three and Wilder. The next two weeks are going to be fun.

[yankeekd25]

St Louis vs. Seattle is going to haunt me. Really need the Giants to win to keep some space between the top three and Wilder. The next two weeks are going to be fun.

Seattle pulled that Win out of their asses and I am eternally grateful. I knew the Giants were gonna lose, but the semi-homerness inside me wouldn't allow me to make the switch to the CowBitches. I'm assuming everyone picked the Eagles tonight so I will have just a one game lead going into the last two weeks. This may come down to the very last game of the season.

[Guido]

I'm glad I picked the Bears on Thursday night. :)

[Mike G]

There were about five games that I thought were toss ups, I missed all but one of them. Happy to be a game back, pissed that I picked so poorly this week. Definitely a week where I didn't just go with my gut on the picks. That's what I get for thinking.

Have we decided on the tie breaker? There's five of us in the running, but no one is speaking up. I'm cool with anything, as long as I'm in the top three.

[KingWilder]

isn't best week the usual tie breaker? (and I'm not just saying that because I had the best week....)

[Mike G]

isn't best week the usual tie breaker? (and I'm not just saying that because I had the best week....)

How do you determine best week, though.

If we go percentage, this is how it looks. Hormone and I are tied with our best weeks, he beats me with our second best weeks.

King Wilder 15/16
Yankeekd25 14/16
Make a Hormone 12/14, 11/14
Mike G 12/14, 12/16
Guido 11/14

If we just go most right for a week it changes Hormone and I. We're tied for our best two weeks, I beat him for the third best week. Everyone else stays the same.

Wilder 15
Yankeekd25 14
Mike G 12, 12, 12
Hormone 12, 12, 11
Guido 12, 11

Personally, I think we should go percentage even though it drops me. I think that is the fairest way to do it.

Either way, we should decide this week, before games. Things could get messy after this week and right now, only two of us would change spots depending on the tie breaker. If Guido gets 13/16 this week, he would have a higher week than Hormone and I, but not a better percentage week (just an example).

[yankeekd25]

How do you determine best week, though.

If we go percentage, this is how it looks. Hormone and I are tied with our best weeks, he beats me with our second best weeks.

King Wilder 15/16
Yankeekd25 14/16
Make a Hormone 12/14, 11/14
Mike G 12/14, 12/16
Guido 11/14

If we just go most right for a week it changes Hormone and I. We're tied for our best two weeks, I beat him for the third best week. Everyone else stays the same.

Wilder 15
Yankeekd25 14
Mike G 12, 12, 12
Hormone 12, 12, 11
Guido 12, 11

Personally, I think we should go percentage even though it drops me. I think that is the fairest way to do it.

Either way, we should decide this week, before games. Things could get messy after this week and right now, only two of us would change spots depending on the tie breaker. If Guido gets 13/16 this week, he would have a higher week than Hormone and I, but not a better percentage week (just an example).

Percentage works for me.

[KingWilder]

% is fine

[yankeekd25]

Why wasn't my pick for tonight's game logged but every other game is?? I most certainly got my picks in on time. I even double checked and Indy was selected, but now I see it isn't?? WTF?

[yankeekd25]

Why wasn't my pick for tonight's game logged but every other game is?? I most certainly got my picks in on time. I even double checked and Indy was selected, but now I see it isn't?? WTF?

WOW! Just wow! That game was crazy, and now because of some stupid yahoo/ probable computer error, I'm down a game....

[Guido]

Three way tie again. Wow. I just hope I don't need a tiebreaker (unless I have a REALLY good week this week or next).

[Mike G]

This is going to come down to who makes a gutsy upset pick. There are a few games this week that should get picks for both teams, but I think the deciding factor will be a big upset that no one else picks.

Yankeed25, sucks your pick didn't get saved. Luckily, you own the tie breaker over everyone but Wilder, so hopefully you don't lose by one game. I honestly mean that, I want you to really suck this week and lose by a few games. Good luck.

[yankeekd25]

This is going to come down to who makes a gutsy upset pick. There are a few games this week that should get picks for both teams, but I think the deciding factor will be a big upset that no one else picks.

Yankeed25, sucks your pick didn't get saved. Luckily, you own the tie breaker over everyone but Wilder, so hopefully you don't lose by one game. I honestly mean that, I want you to really suck this week and lose by a few games. Good luck.

I'm picking the Lions to beat the Saints this week. Does that count as a big enough upset?

[KingWilder]

I made a few upset picks myself...Sunday will either make or break my chances

[Mike G]

I made a few upset picks myself...Sunday will either make or break my chances

It's a good week for some upsets. A few really good teams meeting up. Plenty of teams playing that still have playoff hopes. Some teams that are favored that can't make the playoffs. I pick each week before the lines come out, not sure if I have upsets or not this week.

The Lions over the Saints is a great pick. The Lions have been playing hard, the Saints are dead after a tough loss. I don't have the balls to pick them, though.

[Mike G]

I thought someone in the top five would take a shot with Baltimore, I'm a little surprised. I had them picked and then changed it yesterday. I did that with two other games, so I'll probably miss them. I over thought this week and instead of just picking the games, I picked based on who I thought everyone else would pick. Last year, I went with upsets and dropped the last month, this year I'm being more conservative and hoping someone else drops. Probably not a good strategy.

Even though I picked them, I hope the Cowboys lose. I want to see Owens melt down and tear another team apart. I'm sick of him crying about the press making him look bad and that he's a great team mate. I would rather the Cowboys miss the playoffs than win our contest.

3 way tie going into Sunday.

[yankeekd25]

What a horrible ****ing weekend. My pick for Thursday didn't register, I didn't get the Saturday night game, I ****ed up on the Falcons again... And to top it off, I probably lost both of my fantasy football championship matchups. God damnit.

[KingWilder]

my heart was pounding during the last couple mins of the Bills and Falcons game...lucky picks...or maybe I'm psychic

[yankeekd25]

my heart was pounding during the last couple mins of the Bills and Falcons game...lucky picks...or maybe I'm psychic

I had the stupid Falcons all week. I changed it at the last second once again. I hate you with a passion.

[Mike G]

I had the stupid Falcons all week. I changed it at the last second once again. I hate you with a passion.

I don't even want to talk about this week. I had the Ravens, Chargers and Titans picked on Monday before the lines came out. Then I thought about the games a little more and changed them on Wednesday. Gonna need a miracle in order to win this now. Oh well, it's my own fault for being a pussy and not sticking with the upsets.

Good job Wilder, you've made a big comeback since forgetting some picks early on.

[KingWilder]

I had the stupid Falcons all week. I changed it at the last second once again. I hate you with a passion.

you still wound up in first...next week should be interesting

[Mike G]

you still wound up in first...next week should be interesting

Not really though. You have the tie breaker, he needs to beat you next week in order to win. I need to beat both of you by two next week, unless someone misses tonight's game. Two games is quite a bit for one week, I just hope I can stay in third. Anyone else notice all but three games are at 1 next week? We'll have a pretty good idea who sits where early on.

[yankeekd25]

you still wound up in first...next week should be interesting

WOW! Literally 1 minute before the picks locked for the Giants game I switched my pick to the Giants. I figured to take a risk since most ppl prolly picked Carolina. Crazy year guys. Just absolutely friggin crazy.

[Guido]

Ugh. I had the WORST WEEK EVVVERR. Now I need to go crazy this last week to even have a chance.

[Mike G]

Ugh. I had the WORST WEEK EVVVERR. Now I need to go crazy this last week to even have a chance.

This was a tough week. Luckily, the Giants won so I have a little room between us, but next week is just as tough and I don't feel comfortable at all in third place. Good luck everyone, no matter what, this has been fun.

[yankeekd25]

The Million Dollar Question:

Do you pick all the favorite to keep pace (if you're 2nd or 3rd)

or

Do you pick some more upsets than usual in hopes of bumping up to 1st or 2nd?

Atlanta vs St. Louis
New England vs Buffalo
Cincinnati vs Kansas City (toilet bowl XXXLVIIIII)
Green Bay vs Detroit
Tennessee vs Indianapolis
Minnesota vs New York (NYG) (will NYG rest?)
Carolina vs New Orleans (Brees going for record)
New York (NYJ) vs Miami
Philadelphia vs Dallas
Pittsburgh vs Cleveland
Tampa Bay vs Oakland
Baltimore vs Jacksonville
Houston vs Chicago
Arizona vs Seattle
San Francisco vs Washington
San Diego vs Denver

Solid 7/10 difficulty level for next weeks games.

[Mike G]

Atlanta vs St. Louis Atlanta is in, but they could still be a 2 seed

New England vs Buffalo Buffalo showed up this week, how hard will they play for Jauron this week?

Cincinnati vs Kansas City (toilet bowl XXXLVIIIII) Both teams suck, who sucks less?

Green Bay vs Detroit Detroit has to come out with guns blazing, right?

Tennessee vs Indianapolis Neither team has anything to gain, who cares less?

Minnesota vs New York (NYG) Minnesota is fighting for positioning, New York can't gain anything, but already has a week off

Carolina vs New Orleans Aside from Brees, the South teams rarely lose at home and New Orleans would love to keep Carolina from a conference title.

New York (NYJ) vs Miami Favre sucks lately and the Jets are in bad shape for play off hopes.

Philadelphia vs Dallas Dallas is in with a win, Philly can keep that from happening and keep their chances alive.

Pittsburgh vs Cleveland Pittsburgh has nothing to gain, Cleveland is awful and seems to have checked out.

Tampa Bay vs Oakland The Raiders hate Gruden, Tampa killed themselves this past week but can still get in.

Baltimore vs Jacksonville Baltimore needs to win, Jacksonville has disappointed all season long.

Houston vs Chicago Chicago might still be alive after tonight, the Texans looked bad this weekend.

Arizona vs Seattle Arizona is playing awful since they won the West, they need to wake up, but Seattle is still playing hard for Holmgren.

San Francisco vs Washington 49ers are a different team since Singletary, the Skins have nothing to gain with a win.

San Diego vs Denver This might decide the whole thing.

Tough week of games. Only a few obvious picks, the rest are toss ups. I wonder the same thing Yankeekd25, what will everyone else do? Do I pick some long shots in hopes of moving up, or do I go conservative in hopes of staying put? I did that this week and it blew up in my face. Last year I went with some upsets and dropped out of contention. Tough decision.

[yankeekd25]

This is it guys. Good luck to everyone.

[KingWilder]

Go for the kill! Pick all the underdogs!



Haha good luck

[yankeekd25]

I'm pretty sure I'm guaranteed at least 2nd since Wilder has the tiebreaker. If the Jets somehow win this, it should boost me to first with a one game victory. It looks like a battle for third place between Mike G and Guido but Guido needs a lot to go his way.

[KingWilder]

Question...and I have no idea why I don't already know the answer


IS THIS IT?

will the winner be determined based on the 17 weeks...or does this continue into the playoffs/superbowl?

EDIT: ALSO, Dallas is turning out to be a worthless pick...

[Mike G]

This is the last week. The top three are set and the Jets game will play a huge role on the final.

[yankeekd25]

This is the last week. The top three are set and the Jets game will play a huge role on the final.

I'm lucky you picked the Jets as well Mike. I'm pretty sure they are gonna lose, but I believe I got second based on the tiebreaker btwn you and me.

[Mike G]

It's all over. Wilder wins, Yankeekd25 second and I'm third. Tonight doesn't matter due to tie breakers. Good job everyone, thanks to everyone who didn't quit halfway through. It was a lot of fun.

[Mike G]

I'm lucky you picked the Jets as well Mike. I'm pretty sure they are gonna lose, but I believe I got second based on the tiebreaker btwn you and me.

Yep. If they had won, I could have had a shot at second and you could have won. Oh well, it was still a lot of fun and I'm psyched the Cowboys folded up and are done for the year. I can't wait to hear the excuses and the finger pointing in the next few weeks.

[KingWilder]

"I WON even though I didn't pick 6 games during one of the earlier weeks" is what I would say if I were being an ass...


great job everyone...it was fun

[Mike G]

"I WON even though I didn't pick 6 games during one of the earlier weeks" is what I would say if I were being an ass...


great job everyone...it was fun

Good thing you're not an ass, just a dick. Congratulations, you made a huge comeback. "Hope you choke on your prizes" is what I would say if I were being an ass.

[KingWilder]

Good thing you're not an ass, just a dick. Congratulations, you made a huge comeback. "Hope you choke on your prizes" is what I would say if I were being an ass.

:evillaugh:

how do we go about getting those prizes anyway?

[Mike G]

:evillaugh:

how do we go about getting those prizes anyway?

Daniel or another mod will probably chime in and let everyone know.

[yankeekd25]

Daniel or another mod will probably chime in and let everyone know.


:evillaugh:

how do we go about getting those prizes anyway?

Congratulations to Wilder, myself, and Mike. I'm sad that it's over, but I'm happy to have come in 2nd in 2 straight years. Wilder and Mike, to make it easy for Daniel, when you decide what you want as your prizes, please send me a PM with your names, addresses, and supps. Daniel said this is a much more efficient way.

Just a reminder:

Wilder- $150 worth of stuff
Me- $100
Mike G- $50

[Guido]

Wow. One bad week was all it took to f--- me over. I had to try to pick a lot of upsets to even have a chance to come back after last week's sh--ty performance. It was not to be...

[Mike G]

Wow. One bad week was all it took to f--- me over. I had to try to pick a lot of upsets to even have a chance to come back after last week's sh--ty performance. It was not to be...

When you look at the weeks, you were actually pretty consistent. No one amazing week, but solid weeks almost all year. Last week was brutal and really killed your chances. I was pretty nervous when I saw you had picked some quality upsets, luckily you had to pick so many they canceled each other out.

[KingWilder]

Congratulations to Wilder, myself, and Mike. I'm sad that it's over, but I'm happy to have come in 2nd in 2 straight years. Wilder and Mike, to make it easy for Daniel, when you decide what you want as your prizes, please send me a PM with your names, addresses, and supps. Daniel said this is a much more efficient way.

Just a reminder:

Wilder- $150 worth of stuff
Me- $100
Mike G- $50

PM Sent

[joey54]

Lets keep it going for the playoffs just for fun.

Picks this weekend.

Cardinals
Colts
Eagles
Ravens

[KingWilder]

Atlanta
San Diego (long shot...)
Baltimore
Philadelphia

[aaronm]

San Diego/Philidelphia are both sleepers for the super bowl in my opinion...

[yankeekd25]

Atlanta
Colts (my AFC super bowl pick)
Dolphins (going with hometown upset)
Philadelphia

[Mike G]

Atlanta
Colts (my AFC super bowl pick)
Dolphins (going with hometown upset)
Philadelphia

Colts over Chargers
Falcons over Cardinals
Eagles over Vikings
Ravens over Dolphins

Only one home team winning isn't going to happen, but the Cardinals have looked bad, the Eagles will beat up Jackson and the Ravens are too strong on D. 1-3 here I come.

[joey54]

San Diego/Philidelphia are both sleepers for the super bowl in my opinion...

That was my pre season pick, and until the end of last week it looked like both weren't even getting into the playoffs.

[JRider23]

was so inovled in my FF money league for 300 bucks i completely forgot about the pick em.... (got 2nd though)

this week:

Chargers over Colts
Dolphins over Ravens
Cardinals over Falcons
Eagles over Vikings

[joey54]

Keep it going guys.

Eagles
Panthers
Ravens
Chargers

[yankeekd25]

Giants over Eagles
Panthers over Cards
Ravens over Titans
Steelers over Chargers

[joey54]

It wasn't the coveted WBB pool, but I am #1 of the Notre Dame Fans.

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/bowl/group/12410

[Mike G]

2-2, good thing this doesn't count.

Giants over Eagles
Steelers over Chargers
Ravens over Titans
Cardinals over Panthers

As long as I get one right, Giants, I'm happy.

[KingWilder]

Giants
Chargers
Ravens
Panthers

[yankeekd25]

Fuc the Iggles. Eli played like absolute dog ****. Are the "real" Giants fans gonna be calling for his head again? I'm sure they'll turn on him. With that said, GO CARDS! I have an extreme Man Crush on Larry Fitzgerald (no homo of course). The man is a perfect 10 lmao.

[KingWilder]

The only team I have left to care about is the Chargers...if they don't make it through I guess I'll root for the Cards since they beat the pants off the Panthers :(

[Mike G]

2-2, good thing this doesn't count.

Giants over Eagles
Steelers over Chargers
Ravens over Titans
Cardinals over Panthers

As long as I get one right, Giants, I'm happy.

Son of a *****. Eli played like garbage, but that's Eli. He's hot one game, awful the next. The play calling was horrible in the first half. Run on first and second, throw on third and long. Losing Plaxico really hurt the Giants at the end of the year. Hixon is decent, but he's not the same threat as Plax. Pierce absolutely kills the Giants in passing situations, especially the last month and a half. The Eagles are hot right now and maybe this is the year McNabb gets a title. Won't be able to get rid of him if he does that.

At least I have still have the Steelers playing. They looked real good in the beating they put on the Chargers, who were the hottest team in the playoffs. Should be fun to watch them and the Ravens next weekend.

Steelers over Ravens - I think the Steelers D will get to Flacco.

Eagles over Cardinals - This is tough to call. Cards D has looked good the last two weeks, the Eagles are on fire.

[yankeekd25]

Steelers over Ravens

Cards over Eagles

Steelers over Cards.

[joey54]

Eagles
Ravens

Bird bowl. McNabb gets to play the team he got benched against in the Super Bowl, beats them, and then says F' U to Philly and goes to the Vikings to play for Childress!

[Guido]

I like Steelers over Ravens.

Eagles over Cards.

Steelers over Eagles.

[joey54]

ouch, 0-2.

Steelers in the SB.