NationStates Jolt Archive

Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to another year of NFL Football. Today marks the first day of preseason football and that means we are nearing the beginning of the Regular Season.

I am hoping to post finals as they came in along with key injuries to major players for teams as they come in.

Today is the first game kicked off in Tokyo earlier today. Though the game is now officially over, it'll be broadcasted on ESPN at 6:00 PM ET. This game pits the Indianapolis Colts against the Atlanta Falcons. If anyone wants to know the final already, let me know :D

On Monday is the famous Hall of Fame Game and that will kick off in Canton, Ohio. The teams playing in this year's game is Chicago Bears and the Miami Dolphins.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

I suppose this can tide me over for the next 3ish weeks until college football.

There's just something more entertaining about college football that I've yet to nail down.

I don't know, maybe it's that the athletes are more...athletes...and less businessmen, although really, any athlete seriously looking at a career in athletics needs to have a business mind starting around their junior year in high school...

But still, I just prefer college football.

I don't know, maybe I like it so much better simply because of the option play. Hard to say.

Hunter Kelly, 8, dies of Krabbe Disease
Aug. 6, 2005
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Hunter Kelly, whose battle with a fatal nervous system disease inspired his Hall of Fame father Jim Kelly's charitable works, died Friday morning. He was 8.

"Our prayers go to the family and kids," Jim Kelly's brother, Dan, told The Associated Press.

Born in 1997, Hunter Kelly was given no more than three years to live after being diagnosed with Krabbe Disease, an inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The disease hinders development of the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that protects the brain's nerve fibers.

In honor of their son, Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, established the Hunter's Hope Foundation in 1997.

Well ladies and Gentlemen,

The first preseason game (though already completed! gotta love time delay) is at half time. The score? 20-14 Atlanta over Indianapolis.

Indianapolis jumped out to a 7-0 lead by a 2 yd touchdown from Manning to Troy Walters.

In the second, Atlanta got 2 field goals from Todd Peterson of 28 and 36 yds respectively. On Defense, Indianapolis's Kendyll Pope recovers a fumble and takes it 1 yard to make it a 14-6 Colt lead.

Then Atlanta got 2 unanswered touchdowns. Schaub throws a 6 yd touchdown pass to Brian Finneran and a 3 yd Touchdown pass to Fred McCrarry. This made it 20-14 and that is how the half ended.

The American Bowl in Tokyo Japan is over and that Atlanta Falcons have defeated the Indianapolis Colts by the final of 27-21.

Now we move on to the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.

Week 1 of Preseason is over and here are the scores from the week! Winner will be in bold.

August 11:

San Diego Chargers 7
Green Bay Packers 10

August 12:

Detriot Lions 3
New York Jets 10

New England Patriots 23
Cincinnati Bengals 13

Chicago Bears 13
St. Louis Rams 17

Kansas City Chiefs 16
Minnesota Vikings 27

Seattle Seahawks 34
New Orleans Saints 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20
Tennessee Titans 17

August 12:

Baltimore Ravens 3
Atlanta Falcons 16

Miami Dolphins 17
Jacksonville Jaguars 27

Buffalo Bills 17
Indianapolis Colts 10

Washington Redskins 10
Carolina Panthers 28

New York Giants 14
Cleveland Browns 17

Denver Broncos 20<---YAYAYAYA
Houston Texans 14

Dallas Cowboys 11
Arizona Cardinals 13

Oakland Raiders 13
San Francisco 49ers 21

August 15

Philadelphia Eagles 31
Pittsburgh Steelers 38

This is all the scores from the first full week of Preseason football. Important news to come soon.

As promised, news from around the league.

Rice moves to 3rd on Broncos Depth Chart (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2135146)

Volek's agent wants backup QB traded (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2135742)

Heisman winner White gives up on pro career (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2131507)

Steelers' Ward to report to camp; new deal expected (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2134929)

If anyone has any more nfl news, please feel free to post them!

I suppose this can tide me over for the next 3ish weeks until college football.

There's just something more entertaining about college football that I've yet to nail down.

I don't know, maybe it's that the athletes are more...athletes...and less businessmen, although really, any athlete seriously looking at a career in athletics needs to have a business mind starting around their junior year in high school...

But still, I just prefer college football.

I don't know, maybe I like it so much better simply because of the option play. Hard to say.

I know what you mean. Boston College in the ACC this year, no more boring matchups against Rutgers and Temple. College is more exciting in my opinion, and I enjoy the variety of teams. Go Eagles!

Atlanta will take it all with Vick!

Thursday: August 18, 2005

New Orleans Saints 37
New England Patriots 27

This to me is a shocker. I really thought that New England was going to win this game. They didn't. That is why they play the game.

Saints rally to defeat Patriots (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250818017)

Atlanta will take it all with Vick!

No.

New England Patriots 23
Cincinnati Bengals 13

:(

Rice moves to 3rd on Broncos Depth Chart (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2135146)

Surprising, although considering Watts' performance in the Houston game, I guess it shouldn't be.

I'm just glad that everybody has finally realized what an egotistical fool, Terrell Owens really is...

Week 1 of Preseason is over and here are the scores from the week! Winner will be in bold.
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Dallas Cowboys 11
Arizona Cardinals 13
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it's a sad day when the Cowboys lose to Arizona.

Wait, we care about preseason? Why?

Wait, we care about preseason? Why?

cos it's supposed to be a "preview" on how the season is supposed to go. but then... we all know it doesn't really :P

cos it's supposed to be a "preview" on how the season is supposed to go. but then... we all know it doesn't really :P

It never does, though, because the starters play like eight minutes.

it's a sad day when the Cowboys lose to Arizona.


That it is, my boys have suffered a grievous loss, we'll just have to pretend like this little incident didn't happen.

it's a sad day when the Cowboys lose to Arizona.

I'm not too sure of that. With Kurt Warner, J.J. Arrington, an improved offensive line, and the return of Boldin and Fitzgerald, the Cards could very well be on the way up.

I'm not too sure of that. With Kurt Warner, J.J. Arrington, an improved offensive line, and the return of Boldin and Fitzgerald, the Cards could very well be on the way up.

cards got kurt warner? is he aging now where st. louis doesn't want him? :P heh, i don't pay too much attention to football.

St. Louis decided to go with Marc Bulger at quarterback and sent Warner to New York. It's more important for New York to develop Eli Manning as their franchise quarterback than to win right now, so they shipped him to Arizona.

Friday August 19, 2005

Tennessee Titans 24
Atlanta Falcons 21

Minnesota Vikings 21
New York Jets 28

Cincinnati Bengals 24
Washington Redskins 17

August 20, 2005

Cleveland Browns 21
Detroit Lions 13

Green Bay Packers 7
Buffalo Bills 27

Miami Dolphins 3
Pittsburgh Steelers 17

Jacksonville Jaguars 20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17

Chicago Bears 24
Indianapolis Colts 17

Carolina Panthers 21
New York Giants 27

Philadelphia Eagles 20
Baltimore Ravens 14

Oakland Raiders 17
Houston Texans 19

Arizona Cardinals 24<---:eek:
Kansas City Chiefs 17

San Francisco 49ers 21<---My condolences on the loss of Herrion
Denver Broncos 26

August 21, 2005

St. Louis Rams 21
San Diego Chargers 36

News to come shortly

There's just something more entertaining about college football that I've yet to nail down..College Football sux...something about not having Sudden death Playoffs.

Winning on the Writers opinions :rolleyes: ...as opposed to winning it all on the battlefield.
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College Football sux...something about not having Sudden death Playoffs.

Winning on the Writers opinions :rolleyes: ...as opposed to winning it all on the battlefield.
..

For once OD2, we are in complete agreement :)

good to see tha Corneliu

I dont care about it...
I dont give a **** about it...really.

So when does real NFL action begins?

Only a couple of more weeks before the regular season begins

College Football sux...something about not having Sudden death Playoffs.

Winning on the Writers opinions :rolleyes: ...as opposed to winning it all on the battlefield.
..

Aye. The BCS sucks ass.

Only a couple of more weeks before the regular season beginsHA!!!

I was in a bad mood and you changed that...(i need more sugar on my morning cofee :D )

I wish you did not read that ugly(edited) post...

Only a couple of more weeks before the regular season beginsFirst think I am lookin forward is to see how Moss does@Oakland, Ricky@miami... Just curious...

And I want ot see if Vick finally overcomes the TB defense.

Oakland Raiders 20
New England Patriots 30

The first NFL regular season game is in the books with Tom Brady and the Patriots defeating Randy Moss and the Raiders by 10 points.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=250908017

Sunday's Match up:

Houston at Buffalo Bills
Cincinnati at Cleveland Browns
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs
Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins
Tampa Bay at Minnesota Vikings
Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers
Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Seattle Seahawks at jacksonville Jaguars
Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys at San Diego Chargers
St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers
Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens--Sunday Night game

Monday Night

Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons.

There's just something more entertaining about college football that I've yet to nail down.


Oh that's easy ... in college ball, they play to impress the scouts. You get more big plays and great drives and beautifully coordinated teamwork. It's a more pure version of the game, much like watching AAA minor league baseball.

Once they've got the 10 million dollar contract, then they don't have to try as hard.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

HELL YEAH!!!

Ain't it great that there's something we libs and cons can agree on. :D

Interesting games took place yesterday.

I'll post the results here tomorrow after the Falcons defeat the Eagles.

Interesting games took place yesterday.

I'll post the results here tomorrow after the Falcons defeat the Eagles.

You don't expect a repeat of last years playoff game? If you think Vick is better then McNabb then well...

You don't expect a repeat of last years playoff game? If you think Vick is better then McNabb then well...

Right now, Atlanta is winning 14-7 with 9 and a half minutes to go in the game.

Credit that win to DeAngelo Hall. He played one of the best games at cornerback I've seen in awhile.

Sunday Night Football Score

Philadelphia Eagles 10
Atlanta Falcons 14

Congrats to Atlanta for defeating the NFC champions and avenging their loss in said title game.

I'd like to announce that with upset losses to serious postseason competitors Jets, Broncos (I think they're dreamers by now), Chargers, and sorta the Ravens (Not an upset, but a serious loss), the Jacksonville Jaguars are now officially big contenders. All they have to do is go 3-3 in their first 6 games and they're a lock.

Broncos (I think they're dreamers by now)

Don't count the Broncos out too soon. They've never won in Miami, and it shouldn't be a big surprise that they lost this week. It's Week 1, very few teams are really in shape yet, and no amount of practice in a dry city like Denver can truly prepare you to play in the Miami humidity.

Same with the Chargers. If they have Antonio Gates for the Dallas game, they score on their last drive and win. There's no doubt about that.

I'm just pissed about the Vikings/Buccaneers game...

Not only did my Vikings lose, but Culpepper KILLED my fantasy stats for this week with his FIVE turnovers! :mad:

How about them Saints? :)

Hooow 'bout 'them Cowboys?!

I'm just pissed about the Vikings/Buccaneers game...

Not only did my Vikings lose, but Culpepper KILLED my fantasy stats for this week with his FIVE turnovers! :mad:

How about them Saints? :)

*dances around in his Bucs shirt*

we might not be champions anymore but that D will take you apart any day. :D

How about them Saints? :)

I'm glad they won. Its a great boost to their moral. Watch for the Saints to be a cinderella team this year.

I'm just pissed about the Vikings/Buccaneers game...

Not only did my Vikings lose, but Culpepper KILLED my fantasy stats for this week with his FIVE turnovers! :mad:

How about them Saints? :)


You gotta love how the Vikings can rationalize a huge mistake. They let Moss go and say they got rid of a huge distraction to the team. Apparently, Moss was distracting the Vikings from truly sucking.

Sunday Night Football Score

Philadelphia Eagles 10
Atlanta Falcons 14

Congrats to Atlanta for defeating the NFC champions and avenging their loss in said title game.
It's not really avenged until the Falcons beat the Eagles in the title game, I think. I mean, regular season is nice and all, but it's the post-season that really matters.

Sunday Night Football Score

Philadelphia Eagles 10
Atlanta Falcons 14

Congrats to Atlanta for defeating the NFC champions and avenging their loss in said title game.

Guess I was wrong, never count any team out. ;)

The Buffalo Bills looked pretty good against Houston. The Bills have been my team since Montana retired. I also like the Steelers and the Patriots.

Now I realize it's the first game of the season and it doesn't mean everything, and I realize that they've won their last three opening day games, and I know that Green Bay isn't what it used to be...but how about those Lions?!

I saw a lot from a young, improving team, and I'm thinking 9-7 may not be an unrealistic goal this year.

When you've been a Lions fan as long as I have, you take the small victories and shoot for a wild card berth.

The Buffalo Bills looked pretty good against Houston. The Bills have been my team since Montana retired. I also like the Steelers and the Patriots.

J.P. Losman is the fucking man, man!

Credit Kevin Mathis and whatever he said to Jeremiah Trotter for Atlanta's win against Philadelphia last night. There's no way that the Falcons would have been able to run for 200 yards with Trotter in the middle.

Scores:

Houston Texans: 7
Buffalo Bills: 22

Cincinnati Bengals: 27
Cleveland Browns: 13

New York Jets: 7
Kansas City Chiefs: 27

Denver Broncos: 10
Miami Dolphins: 34

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 24
Minnesota Vikings: 13

Tennessee Titans: 7
Pittsburgh Steelers: 34

Chicago Bears: 7
Washington Redskins: 9

New Orleans Saints: 23<----Congratulations
Carolina Panthers: 20

Seattle Seahawks: 14
Jacksonville Jaguars: 26

Green Bay Packers: 3
Detroit Lions: 17

Arizona Cardinals: 19
New York Giants: 42

Dallas Cowboys: 28
San Diego Chargers: 24

St. Louis Rams: 25
San Francisco 49ers: 28

SUNDAY NIGHT GAME

Indianapolis Colts: 24
Baltimore Ravens: 7

MONDAY NIGHT GAME

Philadelphia Eagles: 10
Atlanta Falcons: 14

The Buffalo Bills looked pretty good against Houston. The Bills have been my team since Montana retired. I also like the Steelers and the Patriots.

These three teams don't exactly go together...

The Buffalo Bills looked pretty good against Houston. The Bills have been my team since Montana retired. I also like the Steelers and the Patriots.

You can't like the Bills and the Pats. We hate each other. You have to pick one.

J.P. Losman is the fucking man, man!I sure hope so. Bledsoe was erratic but he was Drew Bledsoe. It's green light for Losman. The Bills have a solid team. They've got a shakey offensive line, and a Question mark at QB. But if Losman can put up, we might have a shot at the divisional title.

These three teams don't exactly go together...Yeah I know. I supported the Steelers' superbowl run in 1996 vs Dallas. O' Donnell :headbang:
I have a tremendous amount of respect for the Pats, for Tom Brady, for Bill Belichick and for the team spirit and commitment to winning he's imprinted on the team. Belichick's the man.

You can't like the Bills and the Pats. We hate each other. You have to pick one.100% Bills fan.

That would be like me liking the Bengals and the Steelers.

*spits* Stupid Pittsburgh.

100% Bills fan.

good choice

OK, the Vikings are my team of choice, but for the last few years, I've wondered why.

OK, the Vikings are my team of choice, but for the last few years, I've wondered why.

Because you hate yourself?

That's the reason every Bengals and Lions fan says. (like me!)

Now I realize it's the first game of the season and it doesn't mean everything, and I realize that they've won their last three opening day games, and I know that Green Bay isn't what it used to be...but how about those Lions?!

I saw a lot from a young, improving team, and I'm thinking 9-7 may not be an unrealistic goal this year.

When you've been a Lions fan as long as I have, you take the small victories and shoot for a wild card berth.

congrats to the lions... favre had "one of those games"... he has 2-3 each year, where he's just off throwing picks and basically murdering the packers' chances to win the game. I look for him to come up big against Cleveland, even without Walker.

WEEK 2 SCORES

Detriot Lions 6
Chicago Bears 28

Minnesota Vikings 8
Cincinnati Bengals 37

Baltimore Ravens 10
Tennessee Titans 25<--My GF is happy :D

Jacksonville Jaguars 3
Indianapolis Colts 10

San Francisco 49ers 3
Philadelphia Eagles 42

Buffalo Bills 3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19

New England Patriots 17
Carolina Panthers 27

Pittsburgh Steelers 27
Houston Texans 7

St. Louis Rams 17
Arizona Cardinals 12

Atlanta Falcons 18
Seattle Seahawks 21

San Diego Chargers 17
Denver Broncos 20 <---I'm Happy

Cleveland Browns 26
Green Bay Packers 24

Miami Dolphins 7
New York Jets 17

Sunday Night Football

Kansas City Chiefs 23
Oakland Raiders 17

Monday Night Football

New York Giants 27
New Orleans Saints 10

Washington Redskins 14
Dallas Cowboys 13

Week 3 Schedule will be posted tomorrow

NFL WEEK 3

Sunday: 1:00

Atlanta Falcons @ Buffalo Bills
Cincinnati Bengals @ Chicago Bears
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns @ Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans @ St. Louis Rams
Carolina Panthers @ Miami Dolphins
New Orleans Saints @ Minnesota Vikings
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New York Jets
Oakland Raiders @ Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday: 4:00
Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers
Arizona Cardnals @ Seattle Seahawks
New England Patriots @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday Night Football
New York Giants @ San Diego Chargers

Monday Night Football
Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

I need to go shopping for a broom, and a can of gunmetal blue spraypaint for when the Seahawks host the 49ers. Muwahahaha. And seriously start saving up for playoff tickets.

You know, when the Chiefs end up as the 6th seed, and go into Denver and whoop their ass, it's going to be some of the best TV ever. Although, it's much more likely the Broncos will host either the Bangles or Jags.

I'm just waiting for Manning to choke. The Colts luck WILL end!

I'm just waiting for Manning to choke. The Colts luck WILL end!

The Colts luck will end in Seattle. For I will be there on the 50 yard line cheering Seattle on.

Nah. Jacksonville will be the ones who end the perfect season.

Fools.

I can't believe the Vikings have won three in a row. I didn't think they'd win three all year. And all this without Culpepper.

The Colts luck will end in Seattle. For I will be there on the 50 yard line cheering Seattle on.

Pittsburgh will break the Colts luck on Monday night. Big Ben is back.

Thursday though is where the action will be.

Denver @ Dallas 415 PM

LET'S GO DENVER

Falcons @ Detriot 1230 PM

Meh, don't really care who wins.

Pittsburgh will break the Colts luck on Monday night. Big Ben is back.I have a friend from Indy...he dreams about the undefeated season...we even had a 2-1 bet for $100.

I have a friend from Indy...he dreams about the undefeated season...we even had a 2-1 bet for $100.

Hopefully he pays out for your sake. Ask him if he is taking anymore bets...

I can't believe the Vikings have won three in a row. I didn't think they'd win three all year. And all this without Culpepper.

I know! It's awesome! It looks like our new defense is finally starting to meld together. There's another forum I post on, hang on a sec...

Some interesting statistics that go a long way to explaining the Minnesota Vikings of 2005

After 10 games the #1 rushing defense in the NFl is the San Diego Chargers who are allowing 78.1 yards rushing per game. The Houstan Texans are #32 allowing 160.6 yards per game.

In the first 5 games of the season the Vikings were allowing the opponent and average of 161.6 yards per game rushing good enough to take over dead last. On top of that the Vikings themselves in their 5 losses have averaged rushing the ball for 62 yards per game which by far dead last the #32 rushing offense in the league. Needless to say the Vikings were 1-4

In the last 5 games of the season the Minnesota Vikings defense has been STELLAR against the rush, they have allowed their opponents a mere 57.6 yards per game rushing which would put them by far as the #1 rushing defense in the NFL.

Excluding the Giants game which by anybodies account should not have been a win, in which the Vikings ran for a total of 12 yards, no team in the NFL has EVER won when rushing at least 20 times for less than 1 yard per carry, no team had ever returned a punt, kickoff and return for a TD so I think we can all agree that had nothing to do with the Viking offense, so other than that game in their 5 victories the Vikings have averaged rushing the ball for 144.8 yards per game which is good enough to be the #4 rushing offense in the NFL.

It's pretty obvious to me that when the Vikings run the ball successfully and stop the run successfully they are going to be very tough to beat.

Now, if only one of these recievers would step up, we'd have a good shot of catching up to those damn Bears!!! :)

In Game 1, Atlanta defeats Detroit 27-7

In Game 2, Denver defeats Dallas in OT 24-21

Congratulations to the Falcons and Broncos for winning on Thanksgiving.

the scene in the falcs-lions-game, when the lions TE failed to catch the ball in the endzone and roary, the mascot, dove for it, was so funny.

happy thanksgiving

In Game 1, Atlanta defeats Detroit 27-7

In Game 2, Denver defeats Dallas in OT 24-21

Congratulations to the Falcons and Broncos for winning on Thanksgiving.

Dallas should have had it. They could have handed the Broncos a loss but I guess they didn't want it bad enough.

Dallas should have had it. They could have handed the Broncos a loss but I guess they didn't want it bad enough.

Oh they wanted it. Both sides wanted it. Both defenses were stifling. Denver got a good break in OT. Both sides were exhausted at the end of that game.

HERE WE GO DENVER HERE WE GO

Goodie...Lions lose again.

I say get rid of Mooch

Hopefully, he replaces Smith at MIchigan State, and we won't continually look tward basketball season.

The Bengals sure know how to put on a show! Palmer almost blew a great thing against the Ravens but it was still a great victory. If they can hold out against the Steelers I'd say Cincinnati can do well in the postseason! :)

Too bad the Pats decided to fall apart this year, though. :(

The Vikings have won four in a row now, are over .500 and very much in the hunt for a wild card. I may faint.

Damn the Giants! Denver gave them help and they didn't finish it.

Damn Washington for blowing the lead.

Damn New England for losing to the Chiefs.

Alwell... Denver is still 2 games up on their competition so I'm not complaining to loudly :D

Damn the Giants! Denver gave them help and they didn't finish it.they had more help from seattle imo, it was like nobody wanted the win, the seahawks (is there such an animal at all?) just seemed not to be interested in the win, but every time the giants were ready to wrap it up, their kicker ruined it for them like he was playing for seattle.

what do you think about tonight? can the steelers surprise us and stop the colts streak in indianapolis?

american football

a sport where neither the foot or a ball is most important


just a slower, gayer form of rugby

Damn the Giants! Denver gave them help and they didn't finish it.

Damn Washington for blowing the lead.

Damn New England for losing to the Chiefs.

Alwell... Denver is still 2 games up on their competition so I'm not complaining to loudly :D

Never knew you were a Patriots fan. :D

Never knew you were a Patriots fan. :D

I'm not. I was rooting for them because they were playing K.C.Chiefs.

american football

a sport where neither the foot or a ball is most important

How is the ball not important? If you don't have the football then it is because you fucked up and fumbled.

I'm not. I was rooting for them because they were playing K.C.Chiefs.

Shhhh. You're a Pats fan; no use denying it.

*quietly waves flag with "Rugby" on it*

I'm not. I was rooting for them because they were playing K.C.Chiefs.


Kinda like how I'm not a Bucs fan, but I wanted them to beat Chicago (which they failed to do).

american football

a sport where neither the foot or a ball is most important


just a slower, gayer form of rugby

rugby is gay.

http://www.funny-games.biz/pictures/football/funny-football-pic.jpg

Kinda like how I'm not a Bucs fan, but I wanted them to beat Chicago (which they failed to do).

Exactly

american football

a sport where neither the foot or a ball is most important


just a slower, gayer form of rugby
And I suppose hockey players don't care about the puck!
Bats? WHO NEEDS 'EM!?
Points? WE DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' POINTS! WE'LL WIN ON OUR PETTY INSULTS ALONE!

Damn the Giants! Denver gave them help and they didn't finish it.

Damn Washington for blowing the lead.

Damn New England for losing to the Chiefs.

Alwell... Denver is still 2 games up on their competition so I'm not complaining to loudly :D
Don't know the to/too distinction yet? Typical, unintelligent Donkeys fan...
:p

Olara']Don't know the to/too distinction yet? Typical, unintelligent Donkeys fan...
:p

Wait till Sunday buddy and we'll see who is laughing last :D

LETS GO BRONCOS LETS GO

You know, I used to cheer for the Bengals because if they won, it was a total zing on whoever lost to them, and if they lost, hey -- that's what the Bengals do.

THEY'RE 8 AND 3.

GO BENGALS! WOOWOOWOO

Kinda like how I'm not a Bucs fan, but I wanted them to beat Chicago (which they failed to do).

How can you miss a 29 yard field goal? How?! :mad:

they had more help from seattle imo, it was like nobody wanted the win, the seahawks (is there such an animal at all?) just seemed not to be interested in the win, but every time the giants were ready to wrap it up, their kicker ruined it for them like he was playing for seattle.
The Refs, admittedly, spotted the Giants 15 and it wasn't good enough. Why? They suck. Why? People from New Yawk suck. Why? It's what they do best, and they play to their strengths.

Sure they could have stolen one, but they have a crappy coach. Sorry, he is an ass-clown. 11 false starts? You can't find a set of giant speakers, or a crowd of 60,000 to yell obscenities while you practice in New York? Bullshit^2. Holmgren had an oppotunity to put the game away earlier by stretching for a long field goal. But like everyone, he knew that the wind could be subtlely deceptive, and it was later in the evening, and it was cold. So he was smart, and even though the Seahawks defense wasn't playing as well as the Giants, he wisely punted for position. Ol' Tom, not so quick. That was the single worst play of the Giants half of the game from a pure desire to win standpoint, never mind they needed A LOT of help from the officials just to get there.

Seahawk is appearently a colloquial name for an Osprey, or a large sea hawk. The logo is more reminicent of the Thunderbird, who lives in a glacier in the Olympic mountains and comes out to cause 9+ earthquakes and tsunamis that kill thousands of Japanese people without warning.

If the Giants are lucky they may be able to hold on to that final NFC wild card spot so they can be humiliated by the Cowboys, but more likely the Bears or Panthers, which wouldn't be nearly as bitter or entertaining. What the Giants fans need to do is go back and read that Sportsline piece about how Feely was such an amazing free-agency aquisition. They can also take some comfort (pride?) in the fact that the third missed field goal almost certainly necessitated that Parcells change his depends undergarments.

The streak that the Colts are having is truly annoying but any team that wants to hammer the Steelers is fine with me. :D Still, somebody PLEASE beat the Colts!

Da Bears

The streak that the Colts are having is truly annoying but any team that wants to hammer the Steelers is fine with me. :D Still, somebody PLEASE beat the Colts!

nooooo! colts must stay undefeated! time for the 72 dolphins to take a hike :D

The streak that the Colts are having is truly annoying but any team that wants to hammer the Steelers is fine with me. :D Still, somebody PLEASE beat the Colts!

Don't worry. The Patriots will meet them at some point in the playoffs and smack them around, defense or no defense. They may have beaten us in the regular season but they still haven't gotten that Patriots playoff monkey off their back.

Don't worry. The Patriots will meet them at some point in the playoffs and smack them around, defense or no defense. They may have beaten us in the regular season but they still haven't gotten that Patriots playoff monkey off their back.

pfft, the 6-5 pats are going downhill

Don't worry. The Patriots will meet them at some point in the playoffs and smack them around, defense or no defense. They may have beaten us in the regular season but they still haven't gotten that Patriots playoff monkey off their back.

You think? The Patriots are my #1 team (Bengals being #2 but i know where my true loyalties lie) and if Tom Brady can hammer Manning like he usually does it will warm my heart.

That game against the Chiefs though was a tragedy. :(

pfft, the 6-5 pats are going downhill

Perhaps, but in a division with the Jets, Bills, and Dolphins, we're still going to make the playoffs. And everyone knows the playoffs are a completely different situation than the regular season.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

Bah! American Football is for wusses, play some Rugby.

The Refs, admittedly, spotted the Giants 15 and it wasn't good enough. Why? They suck. Why? People from New Yawk suck. Why? It's what they do best, and they play to their strengths.It may be a coincidence...but teams with a QB called "Manning" are very lucky with calls...and their OL almost never get called for holding...

Having said that...
The Giants and Colts have champinship defense...The NFL would love to see a Manning vs Manning Soperbowl...The NFL execs must be getting horny...just thinking about the nuklear explosion of media hype.

But that is no excuse to give the Giants an advantage on the schedule...

Bah! American Football is for wusses, play some Rugby.

Tell that to the guys who break their legs and backs playing Football.

It may be a coincidence...but teams with a QB called "Manning" are very lucky with calls...and their OL almost never get called for holding...

Having said that...
The Giants and Colts have champinship defense...The NFL would love to see a Manning vs Manning Soperbowl...The NFL execs must be getting horny...just thinking about the nuklear explosion of media hype.

But that is no excuse to give the Giants an advantage on the schedule...

id love to see the giants and colts. eli vs peyton, w00t!

I don't know if anyone nodiced, but...

MOOCH GOT FIRED!!!

This is my prediction for the Colts. They will go undefeated until they meet the Seahawks in Seattle. There is when I will throw my overpriced beverage onto Manning. Therefore wiping that stupid grin off his face. The Seahawks will see this and then rally to beat the Colts by 21 points. Although maybe the bad mojo from the Giants will still be lurking around to rear its ugly head onto the Colts.

I don't know if anyone nodiced, but...

MOOCH GOT FIRED!!!

they needed to fire harrington, not mooch. i actually watched the game on thanksgiving. fell asleep by halftime...

This is my prediction for the Colts. They will go undefeated until they meet the Seahawks in Seattle. There is when I will throw my overpriced beverage onto Manning. Therefore wiping that stupid grin off his face. The Seahawks will see this and then rally to beat the Colts by 21 points. Although maybe the bad mojo from the Giants will still be lurking around to rear its ugly head onto the Colts.

Why not? Better Seattle then the Colts. A Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl would be great for me.

Why not? Better Seattle then the Colts. A Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl would be great for me.

the seahawks should have lost to NYG. i dont think they are the best team in the NFC

the seahawks should have lost to NYG. i dont think they are the best team in the NFC

No that rank probably falls to the Broncos. Mile High Stadium can blow up like it did in Sum of all Fears (the book) however. The Seahawks though I have nothing against.

No that rank probably falls to the Broncos. Mile High Stadium can blow up like it did in Sum of all Fears (the book) however. The Seahawks though I have nothing against.


Is that the one where the Vikings were finally winning a Superbowl? You know that's what would happen to them, right?

Is that the one where the Vikings were finally winning a Superbowl? You know that's what would happen to them, right?

I believe it was. Of course after that game (two years ago?) where the Cardinals got that forceout touchdown winning the game really shows what the Vikings luck is like.

I believe it was. Of course after that game (two years ago?) where the Cardinals got that forceout touchdown winning the game really shows what the Vikings luck is like.


No shit. That kept us out of the playoffs that year. We might get back in this year, though. at least 3 of our last 5 games are winnable, that should be wnough fo the wildcard. I doubt we'll catch the Bears, and we have a tendency to fall apart in the playoffs (when we actually get in). Still, I thought for sure that without Moss and now Culpepper, we were totally screwed.

the seahawks should have lost to NYG. i dont think they are the best team in the NFC

The best team in the NFC is Chicago, hands down. They are riding a 7 game winning streak and have just beat Carolina and Tampa Bay. Carolina as you may recall was picked to win the Super Bowl by ESPN and Tampa Bay is also playing for the number one spot in the NFC. Chicago is playing in a tougher division than Seattle (Ok, so the NFC North is #6 while the NFC West it #7, but hey, better is better.) and they do not have the luxury of playing Arizona and San Francisco twice. (Detroit is/was slightly better than both those teams.) The Bears, with a win over Atlanta, will have swept the NFC South which is arguably the toughest conference in the NFL. With Minnesota winning four straight, their defense now showing itself to be one of the best in the league, as they were picked to be before the season started, and Brad Johnson being is quiet, reliable self the Bears' toughest game might come at the end of the season when they play the Vikings at Minnesota.

And how about those Vikings? After a 2-5 start the Vikes have won four straight to improve to 6-5, they beat NY, this team that is supposedly the best in the NFC, without scoring a single touchdown on offense and followed that win up by beating Green Bay to complete the sweep, something the Vikings have not done since 1998. (You know, the team that went 15-1 and lost to Atlanta in the NFC Championship game with Gary Anderson, who had not missed a single field goal all season, missed a game winning field goal that would have sent Minnesota to the Super Bowl in Miami to pay an also 15-1 Denver Broncos in what might have been the greatest Super Bowl ever) I still believe that if Minnesota wins that first game against Tampa Bay the are also a 9-2 but that first loss really took the wind out of their sails. (Excuse the nautical pun.)

The best team in the NFC is Chicago, hands down. They are riding a 7 game winning streak and have just beat Carolina and Tampa Bay. Carolina as you may recall was picked to win the Super Bowl by ESPN and Tampa Bay is also playing for the number one spot in the NFC. Chicago is playing in a tougher division than Seattle (Ok, so the NFC North is #6 while the NFC West it #7, but hey, better is better.) and they do not have the luxury of playing Arizona and San Francisco twice. (Detroit is/was slightly better than both those teams.) The Bears, with a win over Atlanta, will have swept the NFC South which is arguably the toughest conference in the NFL. With Minnesota winning four straight, their defense now showing itself to be one of the best in the league, as they were picked to be before the season started, and Brad Johnson being is quiet, reliable self the Bears' toughest game might come at the end of the season when they play the Vikings at Minnesota.

And how about those Vikings? After a 2-5 start the Vikes have won four straight to improve to 6-5, they beat NY, this team that is supposedly the best in the NFC, without scoring a single touchdown on offense and followed that win up by beating Green Bay to complete the sweep, something the Vikings have not done since 1998. (You know, the team that went 15-1 and lost to Atlanta in the NFC Championship game with Gary Anderson, who had not missed a single field goal all season, missed a game winning field goal that would have sent Minnesota to the Super Bowl in Miami to pay an also 15-1 Denver Broncos in what might have been the greatest Super Bowl ever) I still believe that if Minnesota wins that first game against Tampa Bay the are also a 9-2 but that first loss really took the wind out of their sails. (Excuse the nautical pun.)


First game against Tampa Bay? They're not in the same division anymore. They wouldn't play more than once, would they?

First game meaning first game of the season.

And on another note, Carnell Williams would not have broken those rookie rushing records if not for an incredible string of luck. First game against the Vikings he had 148 rushing yards, keep in mind that 71 of those came off of one lucky play where he somehow ran into a pile of 18 full grown men and emerged on the other side and was gone. The next two games were against teams that are...... less than mediocre and since then he has not had many good things to say about his accomplishments thus far. And also, I seem to remember two Wiggins' TD catches that were called back by let's just say questionable calls.

As was said earlier, it's that damn Viking luck.* (I tell ya, if they didn't have bad luck they would no luck at all.)



* Note: I wanted to be on the S.S. Loveboat!

Here's an S.I. writers perspective on playoff odds of your favorite teams.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/don_banks/11/29/playoff.odds/index.html?cnn=yes

Vikings at 40%? I assume that means they'll either have to win the NFC Norht or miss the playoffs? Probably right. Hell, at the beginning of the season, I'd have said they had at least a 50-50 chance of no longer existing in 2006.

coughLoveboatcough

No that rank probably falls to the Broncos. Mile High Stadium can blow up like it did in Sum of all Fears (the book) however. The Seahawks though I have nothing against.

Denver is in the AFC and in the book, I doubt it was called Mile High since Mile High is NOT a dome.

And besides, Denver's going to win the AFC this year :D

Here's an S.I. writers perspective on playoff odds of your favorite teams.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/don_banks/11/29/playoff.odds/index.html?cnn=yes

How in the name of God is Denver at 85% when they are 9-2 and New England at 95% at 6-5? That makes absolulely no sense.

coughLoveboatcough


Hey, they had to score somwhere. God knows, they weren't doing it on the field.

Hey, they had to score somwhere. God knows, they weren't doing it on the field.

Dude, they could have gotten individual p00n anywhere. Why together, why water?

Dude, they could have gotten individual p00n anywhere. Why together, why water?



It was the first thing they really did as a team this season.

Dude, they could have gotten individual p00n anywhere. Why together, why water?why not...
WTF is the big deal?

Denver is in the AFC and in the book, I doubt it was called Mile High since Mile High is NOT a dome.

And besides, Denver's going to win the AFC this year :D

I really should pay more attention to details like that... Still I'm sure the Broncos will find themselves in trouble with the new guys the Cincinnati Bengals! Whose future I think will be determined on their performance next Sunday. Unfortunetly it looks like I'll have to wait until next year for another Patriots Super Bowl...

How in the name of God is Denver at 85% when they are 9-2 and New England at 95% at 6-5? That makes absolulely no sense.


Simply because of there divisions. Its basically a mathmatical look at it. A Denver fan can only hope that NE gets in. Would make for an easy victory in the playoffs.

I found myself a bit sad that my team won this week--see, when the Saints were 2-8, I had an outside hope that we might win the Matt Leinart/Reggie Bush/whoever-else-will-be-the-first-pick sweepstakes, but now that they're 3-8 and there are at least 4 teams at 2-9, one of which we have a tiebreaker win over (the Jets), we have to settle for I'm guessing the 5th or 6th pick at best.

It may be a coincidence...but teams with a QB called "Manning" are very lucky with calls...and their OL almost never get called for holding...

Having said that...
The Giants and Colts have champinship defense...The NFL would love to see a Manning vs Manning Soperbowl...The NFL execs must be getting horny...just thinking about the nuklear explosion of media hype.

But that is no excuse to give the Giants an advantage on the schedule...
Yeah well that's not going to happen. At this point the Giants will be lucky to get a wild card spot. Remember all those yards they put up were against a battered secondary, a battered linebacking core, and a battered defensive line, on a day when the usually merciless Seahawks offence (still sans their best wide reciever) had a horrible first half and kept giving them chances (and I gotta give the giants D some credit particularly willis. He had a couple of key key tackles.)

Dallas wins the Giants lose control of their own desitiny, and I think Dallas is really going to press on some of those weaknesses. Never mind what a defense like Chicago would do to them. Can you imagine Eli scrambling like that in front of Urlacher? Haha. In the dead of winter in Chicago? That would suck, but be great TV. They are better at home than they are on the road (although with that vikings loss that's debatible), and with their record, it's an all road playoff picture unless they get their stuff together quick.

Man the Seahawks playoff picture is looking good with all those tie-breakers. If only we could have that Redskins game back. But I have got to get on buying my broom for the upcoming 49er's game. Woo Sweep!

This is my prediction for the Colts. They will go undefeated until they meet the Seahawks in Seattle. There is when I will throw my overpriced beverage onto Manning. Therefore wiping that stupid grin off his face. The Seahawks will see this and then rally to beat the Colts by 21 points. Although maybe the bad mojo from the Giants will still be lurking around to rear its ugly head onto the Colts.
We were talking about this at the game actually. The concensus was a Cherry Slurpee/Icee/Slushiee with extra syrup was the best ammo. Good luck, hope the Sherrifs don't nail you in the nuts with their batons or stun-sticks. But if you're a fast runner, you may be aided by the fact that the Sherrifs seem to be foreward deploying to my section (nothing I did, just a coincidence).

We were talking about this at the game actually. The concensus was a Cherry Slurpee/Icee/Slushiee with extra syrup was the best ammo. Good luck, hope the Sherrifs don't nail you in the nuts with their batons or stun-sticks. But if you're a fast runner, you may be aided by the fact that the Sherrifs seem to be foreward deploying to my section (nothing I did, just a coincidence).

Will be sitting on the 50 about 10 rows up. So see if I can toss that plastic beer that far. Been practicing on the neighbors house. Been hitting about 80% accuracy now. Although they are wondering who put the Manning cardboard cutout on the side of there house. As far as the police. You are right I dont want to tangle with the King County Sherrif's dept. If it is Seattle police the sensitivity training should work in my favor.

Bah! American Football is for wusses, play some Rugby.
NB: ^doesn't speak for most rugby fans, most of the ones I know tend to watch a fair bit of American Football aswell, (though personally I find the constant stoppages annoying).

*slinks out*

NB: ^doesn't speak for most rugby fans, most of the ones I know tend to watch a fair bit of American Football aswell, (though personally I find the constant stoppages annoying).

*slinks out*

And here I thought people in other countries found American football to be to violent... It would make sense though since soccer is for the more delicate athletes. :D

I don't know how the season will end, but I'm 10-2 in my Fantasy league and I'm ahead of the next guy by two whole games and I doubt I'll lose any of the remaining contests.

Just like last year, I like the Colts to go all the way; I hope they can stop choking in the playoffs. Being from Ohio I tend to favor the best performing team from my state [for once it's the Bengals, but life has been hard enough as a Browns fan anyway], but I'm realistic about our chances. Cincy's looking nice this year but they still need a better run defense before they will be a top-tier team like Indianapolis or Seattle.

I don't know how the season will end, but I'm 10-2 in my Fantasy league and I'm ahead of the next guy by two whole games and I doubt I'll lose any of the remaining contests.

I was in that position last year, don't get too cocky, all it takes is one bad game by your highest scoring player and two good games by his best to turn things around fast. We had a playoff system in my league, four teams, two weeks, one champion. Somehow I ended up against the only person to beat me in the regular season and what do you know, he beat me again because he managed to pull out the second best single game score that season. (guess what, the third and fourth highest were when he was matched up against me earlier in the year. I had the highest with 145 points one week something which nobody has even approached this year.) And I ended up finishing third, best record, most total points, but bad luck.

Just like last year, I like the Colts to go all the way; I hope they can stop choking in the playoffs. Being from Ohio I tend to favor the best performing team from my state [for once it's the Bengals, but life has been hard enough as a Browns fan anyway], but I'm realistic about our chances. Cincy's looking nice this year but they still need a better run defense before they will be a top-tier team like Indianapolis or Seattle.

I agree but only because I felt that two teams at the beginning of the year in the NFC could match up to the best the AFC would put together, whether it was new England or Indianapolis but neither of those teams are a real Super Bowl threat. Both have for game streaks going, however the Vikings have a four game winning streak while the Eagles have imploded and have a four game losing streak. For all the talk about the Panthers I felt that they were just hyped up. Clearly I know so much about football. >.<

But really nobody has a huge edge in the NFC, sure Seattle has the best record but it is built upon a foundation of sand with a shotty defense, no depth on offense and a team that is very streaky. They are playing one of the easiest schedules in the NFL and they have a history of choking that can almost compare to the Vikings.

Just like last year, I like the Colts to go all the way; I hope they can stop choking in the playoffs....There is a difference with this year Colts...
Last year it was all Manning and Harrison ...So whenever Manning Choked at the Playoffs it was all over...This year Freeney and that Dungy Defense Pwns...they can take over the game and win it for Manning.

And here I thought people in other countries found American football to be to violent... It would make sense though since soccer is for the more delicate athletes. :D
hehe, soccer is a tad light weight (even more so recently) whereas in rugby you see people trying to defend players having punch-ups;) and being stamped on at the bottom of rucks makes me envy those American football players, that protection...

A bit of violence never hurt anyone ;)

What do you think, can the Bengals beat the Steelers today?
My bookmaker favours the Steelers 69/100 straight up, but I am less than sure, imo it depends on whether Bettis will be playing, last I looked he was listed as probable.

What do you think, can the Bengals beat the Steelers today?
My bookmaker favours the Steelers 69/100 straight up, but I am less than sure, imo it depends on whether Bettis will be playing, last I looked he was listed as probable.

Bengals 38
Steelers 31

WHO DEY? :cool:

To top it off the Patriots won and the Broncos lost! A great Sunday indeed! :)

...There is a difference with this year Colts...
Last year it was all Manning and Harrison ...So whenever Manning Choked at the Playoffs it was all over...This year Freeney and that Dungy Defense Pwns...they can take over the game and win it for Manning.

yep, their defense gives them a little insurance incase the offense stumbles. im looking foward to the chargers game. i want to see how good the colts D is against LT.

How in the name of God is Denver at 85% when they are 9-2 and New England at 95% at 6-5? That makes absolulely no sense.

Because Denver has 8-4 KC and 8-4 San Diego nipping at their heels while the most New England has to worry about is 5-7 Miami and 5-7 Buffalo.

Minnesota 21
Detroit 16

5 in a row. They're now 7-5. All 4 remaining games are "winnable". Week 17 at home vs. Chicago could potentially decide the NFC North. And if the playoffs were held now, they'd have a wildcard. They'd win tiebreakers over Dallas and Atlanta on division record.

I was in that position last year, don't get too cocky, all it takes is one bad game by your highest scoring player and two good games by his best to turn things around fast. We had a playoff system in my league, four teams, two weeks, one champion. Somehow I ended up against the only person to beat me in the regular season and what do you know, he beat me again because he managed to pull out the second best single game score that season. (guess what, the third and fourth highest were when he was matched up against me earlier in the year. I had the highest with 145 points one week something which nobody has even approached this year.) And I ended up finishing third, best record, most total points, but bad luck.



I agree but only because I felt that two teams at the beginning of the year in the NFC could match up to the best the AFC would put together, whether it was new England or Indianapolis but neither of those teams are a real Super Bowl threat. Both have for game streaks going, however the Vikings have a four game winning streak while the Eagles have imploded and have a four game losing streak. For all the talk about the Panthers I felt that they were just hyped up. Clearly I know so much about football. >.<

But really nobody has a huge edge in the NFC, sure Seattle has the best record but it is built upon a foundation of sand with a shotty defense, no depth on offense and a team that is very streaky. They are playing one of the easiest schedules in the NFL and they have a history of choking that can almost compare to the Vikings.
Seattles' my team, but I can't help but agree with most of this. Last week, though, against the Giants, was their first big test. Granted, the Giants lost that game (or rather, their kicker lost that game). But the Seahawks didn't completely blow it down the stretch, as they so often in the past have done.
That said, every week now is becoming more stressful for me, being aware of their weaknesses. However, they can beat, I think, anyone, if they're firing on all cylinders.

Minnesota 21
Detroit 16

5 in a row. They're now 7-5. All 4 remaining games are "winnable". Week 17 at home vs. Chicago could potentially decide the NFC North. And if the playoffs were held now, they'd have a wildcard. They'd win tiebreakers over Dallas and Atlanta on division record.



...and the lions loose again.

Typical.

...and the lions loose again.

Typical.

Really, though, the Lions are only a few players away from being a potential Super Bowl contender. Specifically, they're a quarterback and offensive line away. And a coach.

Really, though, the Lions are only a few players away from being a potential Super Bowl contender. Specifically, they're a quarterback and offensive line away. And a coach.

2 linebackers, a Free Saftey, a Cornerback that doesnt get injured so damn much, a quarterback, an offensive tackle, a guard, a quarterback, and a coach.

I am utterly convinced that the lions will always suck, no matter what happens.

Forever.

I'm so depressed after that Bills loss to the Phins...:headbang:

2 linebackers, a Free Saftey, a Cornerback that doesnt get injured so damn much, a quarterback, an offensive tackle, a guard, a quarterback, and a coach.

I am utterly convinced that the lions will always suck, no matter what happens.

Forever.

Well you're in good position to get Leinart or Young in the draft, but it won't matter if you don't get an offensive line in front of him.

Matt Millen seems to be your real problem. What team needs three #1 wide receivers, besides maybe the Colts? It's pointless to have that many weapons if you can't utilize them.

Minnesota 21
Detroit 16

5 in a row. They're now 7-5. All 4 remaining games are "winnable". Week 17 at home vs. Chicago could potentially decide the NFC North. And if the playoffs were held now, they'd have a wildcard. They'd win tiebreakers over Dallas and Atlanta on division record.To steal a line from King Kaufman, if they get into the playoffs, who's going to be the first person on that team to say "that night on the boat really pulled us together. It was just what we needed." :D

Well you're in good position to get Leinart or Young in the draft, but it won't matter if you don't get an offensive line in front of him.

Matt Millen seems to be your real problem. What team needs three #1 wide receivers, besides maybe the Colts? It's pointless to have that many weapons if you can't utilize them.

Good Lord yes!

At the skill positions, the lions have some of the best young talent in the NFL. We seem to be neglecting the boys in the trenches.

FIRE MILLEN.

Oh, and Young is staying at school (so he says).

To steal a line from King Kaufman, if they get into the playoffs, who's going to be the first person on that team to say "that night on the boat really pulled us together. It was just what we needed." :D



I think people have already suggested it. :D

It's halftime and the Seahawks are crushing the Eagles 35-0. I hope this is an enjoyable event for all! :)

Excuse me, the Eagles just fumbled and Seattle recovered for another touchdown. 42-0. :D

It's halftime and the Seahawks are crushing the Eagles 35-0. I hope this is an enjoyable event for all! :)

42-0 i wonder if they will break 70 lol :p

42-0 i wonder if they will break 70 lol :p

That Texas game against Colorado? Awful but it would be entertaining to see Philly lose that bad!

42-0 i wonder if they will break 70 lol :p

At this rate...

somewhere T.O. is giggling...

somewhere T.O. is giggling...

Like a little girl?

Like a little girl?

possibly...

possibly...

probably...

almost certainly...

probably...

almost certainly...

*giggles like little girl*

42-0 i wonder if they will break 70 lol :p


What's the NFL record for points scored by one team?

What's the NFL record for points scored by one team?

72 or 75 i think

What's the NFL record for points scored by one team?

Best I can come up with.

http://www.profootballhof.com/history/release.jsp?release_id=1780

They won't break any scoring records. They don't want their good players injured so they're using the 3rd string, etc. They're not even going to score 60 points. There's no need.

They won't break any scoring records. They don't want their good players injured so they're using the 3rd string, etc. They're not even going to score 60 points. There's no need.
Pity...

Pity...

Yeah, Shaun Alexander could be getting a couple hundred more yards and 3 or 4 more TDs.... he only rushed for 49 yds and 2 TDs....

Yeah, Shaun Alexander could be getting a couple hundred more yards and 3 or 4 more TDs.... he only rushed for 49 yds and 2 TDs....

edge is catching up. id like to see him lead the league in rushing. how kewl would that be? :D

edge is catching up. id like to see him lead the league in rushing. how kewl would that be? :D
Not Cool at all.

I hate the Colts.

Not Cool at all.

I hate the Colts.

i hate you. so there. colts r teh roxors

I found on that site that Chicago scored 73 in the 1940 NFL championship, but no word of whether that is the overall record.

mike holmgren looks a bit like santa claus. it goes well with the snow.

i hate you. so there. colts r teh roxors

You are wrong.

BTW, you are still in violation of the Czardian Codes. You're Harem Ad does not meet standards. Please review the standards posted on the Athar Forums (http://s13.invisionfree.com/Athar/index.php?act=idx).

You are wrong.

BTW, you are still in violation of the Czardian Codes. You're Harem Ad does not meet standards. Please review the standards posted on the Athar Forums (http://s13.invisionfree.com/Athar/index.php?act=idx).

yeah youve lost me...:confused:

yeah youve lost me...:confused:

http://s13.invisionfree.com/Athar/index.php?showtopic=64

http://s13.invisionfree.com/Athar/index.php?showtopic=64

;) ok.

;) ok.
Thank you.

:fluffle:

My prediction: Colts lose this weekend to Jaguars by three.

My prediction: Colts lose this weekend to Jaguars by three.

Wanna make a bet?

Wanna make a bet?

Sure, what's the line and stakes?

Sure, what's the line and stakes?

I'll give you 5 points.

Dollars, I presume?

I'll give you 5 points.

Dollars, I presume?

I am so IN. And U.S. dollars of course, or we would be talking about soccer.

the colts are going to play extra hard sunday because 1 more win clinches homfield. i think they are going to murder the jags. but thats just my opinion...

I am so IN. And U.S. dollars of course, or we would be talking about soccer.

Of course.

Although, dollars might be hard to enforce on teh interweb.

Perhaps an alternate form of stake?

Of course.

Although, dollars might be hard to enforce on teh interweb.

Perhaps an alternate form of stake?

Very well...what did you have in mind? Loser has to be the winner's "yes-man" on the forum for a week?

Of course.

Although, dollars might be hard to enforce on teh interweb.

Perhaps an alternate form of stake?

the winner gets use of the others sig...

(sorry for butting in :D)

Very well...what did you have in mind? Loser has to be the winner's "yes-man" on the forum for a week?

Perhaps a peticularly demeaning thread is in order for the looser?

the winner gets use of the others sig...

(sorry for butting in :D)

I like it!

ATCNAT, how bout it?

Ha! How 'bout them Chiefs, Corneliu? What did I tell you? Huh?

I feel you... any ideas? Or just a thread which goes completely against the person's nature? Start a thread praising the wonderous, glorious, divine nature of an opposing team's star?

I would pick between Manning and James, while you would be stuck with Rasheen Mathis, since my starting QB and RB are out.

I like it!

ATCNAT, how bout it?

I don't even have a sig...don't use em. My lack of a sig IS my sig.

I don't even have a sig...don't use em. My lack of a sig IS my sig.

We can do funny things with eachother. We would each be obliged to put whatever the other person wanted in the sigs.

Such fun!

We can do funny things with eachother. We would each be obliged to put whatever the other person wanted in the sigs.

Such fun!

Very well. The winner designates the loser's sig for, what, a month? Or til the end of the football season? Nothing that can get you banned, however.

edit: I can't believe that was my 400th post. What a waste of becoming sometimes deadly.

Very well. The winner designates the loser's sig for, what, a month? Or til the end of the football season? Nothing that can get you banned, however.

edit: I can't believe that was my 400th post. What a waste of becoming sometimes deadly.

Lets make it 2 weeks. Deal?

Lets make it 2 weeks. Deal?

Deal. So let it by written, so let it be done. Secluded Islands, bear witness!

I will now get to work on your potential new sig, as I am sure you will begin researching mine.

Cincinnati is 9-3. :eek: My surprise is total, I'll no longer be able to call them the Bungles and I may actually have to follow them, cheer for them and hope to see them get another shot at Indy and kick their ass.

My prediction: Colts lose this weekend to Jaguars by three.the Jags almost defeated the Colts @ Indy...

But they have lost their starting QB and RB...

It would make it a fair contest if the Colts lose Frenney and Harrison...in opening drives

What's the NFL record for points scored by one team?


77 points by Chicago Bears. I dont know there opponent. It was a long long time ago. Even before Eutrusca was born.

Anyway how about that ass whooping the Seahawks laid down on the Eagles!

Looking forward to the Indy game.

77 points by Chicago Bears. I dont know there opponent. It was a long long time ago. Even before Eutrusca was born.

Anyway how about that ass whooping the Seahawks laid down on the Eagles!

Looking forward to the Indy game.

*does super bowl shuffle*

Olara']Ha! How 'bout them Chiefs, Corneliu? What did I tell you? Huh?

Got lucky. Two things.

1) That hit to the helmet call shouldn't have been thrown because he lead with his hands and not his helmet. I don't blame Lynch for yelling the way he did. That was a bs call and those of us who knows football knows it.

2) Denver was 1-14 in the month of December at Arrowhead. I'm not 100% surprised.

Don't matter anyway, KC has the toughest schedule in the league the rest of the way whereas Denver's opponets are a combined 20-28. Denver will win the Division.

Who's got playoff predictions? I've got mine (Note that my teams, in order, are Dallas, Baltimore, and New England):
Chicago
NYG
Seattle (duh.)
Carolina
Minnesota*
Dallas*

New England
Denver
Cincinnati
Indianapolis (duh.)
San Diego*
Kansas City*

Who's got playoff predictions? I've got mine (Note that my teams, in order, are Dallas, Baltimore, and New England):
Chicago
NYG
Seattle (duh.)
Carolina
Minnesota*
Dallas*

New England
Denver
Cincinnati
Indianapolis (duh.)
San Diego*
Kansas City*

This is about accurate. However, it'll depend on how wel KC does with their upcoming brutal schedule and how Pittsburgh recovers from their loss to Cincinatti.

New England
Denver
Cincinnati
Indianapolis (duh.)
San Diego*
Kansas City*I guarantee the Jags are going to make the playoffs...

and I am willing to take signature bets
:D

I guarantee the Jags are going to make the playoffs...

and I am willing to take signature bets
:D

Got deted again OceanDrive? I warned you before about mouthing off :D

Got deted again OceanDrive? I warned you before about mouthing off :DYEAH...but you forgot to warn me not to ask the mods on a date :D :p :D :D

YEAH...but you forgot to warn me not to ask the mods on a date :D :p :D :D

Now that's most definitely Suicide :D

Now that's most definitely Suicide :DI learned my lesson ...
... they promised 69 virgins...but it was all BS

Who's got playoff predictions? I've got mine (Note that my teams, in order, are Dallas, Baltimore, and New England):
Chicago
NYG
Seattle (duh.)
Carolina
Minnesota*
Dallas*

No way man, there's no possible way Tampa Bay will lose out, and that's basicaly what they'd have to do for Minnesota and Dallas to make it. Switch them out with one of those teams and I'd agree with your picks.

My predictions vary slightly...try:
Bears
Giants
Seahawks
Panthers
Cowboys*
Bucs*

Colts
Broncos
Bengals
Patriots
Jaguars*
Chargers*

I don't know why nobody gives the Jags any respect. Yes, the second half of their schedule is easy. But they had the TOUGHEST first half schedule in the NFL. Not to mention wins over Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Cincinati.

Here's my predictions

AFC East

New England 11-5
Miami 7-9
Buffalo 5-11
New York Jets 2-14

AFC North

Cinncinati 12-4 (gets bye over Denver based on division record)
Pittsburgh 9-7
Baltimore 5-11
Cleveland 4-12

AFC South

Indianapolis 14-2 (home field advantage)
Jacksonville 13-3 (wild card)
Tennessee 4-12
Houston 1-15 (gets #1 pick in 2006 draft)

AFC West

Denver 12-4
Kansas City 10-6 (gets wild card over San Diego based on home record)
San Diego 10-6
Oakland 5-11

NFC East

New York Giants 12-4
Dallas 9-7
Washington 8-8
Philadelphia 7-9

NFC North

Chicago 13-3 (gets bye over Carolina based on division record)
Minnesota 10-6 (wild card)
Detroit 5-11
Green Bay 2-14

NFC South

Carolina 13-3
Tampa Bay 10-6 (wild card)
Atlanta 8-8
New Orleans 3-13

NFC West

Seattle 14-2 (home field advantage)
St. Louis 7-9
Arizona 5-11
San Francisco 3-13

snip...




So your prediction would put the Seahawks beating the Colts? I heard this on ESPN too. There thinking was that the Colts by that week would be resting some of there veterans. While the Hawks would field there first string. With that possibility the Hawks have a better chance to beat the Colts.

Colts will lose when hell freezes over and grows a fig tree.

So your prediction would put the Seahawks beating the Colts? I heard this on ESPN too. There thinking was that the Colts by that week would be resting some of there veterans. While the Hawks would field there first string. With that possibility the Hawks have a better chance to beat the Colts.

Give the Bengals another go at the Colts and we'll see who wins. Beat the Steelers the second time they can do Indy as well!

I hope.

Colts will lose when hell freezes over and grows a fig tree.

Hmm you want to place a bet on that. I doubt that the Colts will make it all the way without a loss. I think the law of averages will catch up with them.

Hmm you want to place a bet on that. I doubt that the Colts will make it all the way without a loss. I think the law of averages will catch up with them.

Already placed a bet on this forum. One bet at a time!

So your prediction would put the Seahawks beating the Colts? I heard this on ESPN too. There thinking was that the Colts by that week would be resting some of there veterans. While the Hawks would field there first string. With that possibility the Hawks have a better chance to beat the Colts.


Exactly what I'm figuring. The prediction I'm least sure of is Atlanta's and St. Louis's wheels falling off. Either thing being wrong would keep Minnesota out of the playoffs.

Bear Down CHicago Bears!!!!!!
ANd let the line pave the way to victory
Bear down Chicago Bears
Put up a fight with your might so fearlessly

We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation
WIth your T Formation

Bear down chicago bears
and show the world why you're wearing the crown
You're the pride and joy of Illinois Chicago Bears BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!!!!

(starts Bear bark)

http://www.extreme-3d.com/catalog/images/Bears---Layered.jpg

Colts will lose when hell freezes over and grows a fig tree.

The Colts will lose once they clinch home field throughout and Manning & Co. only play the first quarter against San Diego.

Bear Down CHicago Bears!!!!!!
ANd let the line pave the way to victory
Bear down Chicago Bears
Put up a fight with your might so fearlessly

We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation
WIth your T Formation

Bear down chicago bears
and show the world why you're wearing the crown
You're the pride and joy of Illinois Chicago Bears BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!!!!

(starts Bear bark)

http://www.extreme-3d.com/catalog/images/Bears---Layered.jpg


Bear down Bears! Pass that kidney stone. :D

The Colts will lose once they clinch home field throughout and Manning & Co. only play the first quarter against San Diego.

honestly i think going undefeated is a big deal. i dont see the colts sitting anyone unless of a good size lead. they play off the hype of going undefeated but i bet they are salivating over the idea of a perfect record. the only game i see them sitting anyone is the last one, in the 2nd half against the cardinals...

Give the Bengals another go at the Colts and we'll see who wins. Beat the Steelers the second time they can do Indy as well!

I hope.
Wanna take a bet on that?

honestly i think going undefeated is a big deal. i dont see the colts sitting anyone unless of a good size lead. they play off the hype of going undefeated but i bet they are salivating over the idea of a perfect record. the only game i see them sitting anyone is the last one, in the 2nd half against the cardinals...

Why? Why would they risk hurting their stars in meaningless games when they have a Super Bowl to think about. A perfect season is meaningless if Manning or James or Harrison or Freeney go down and they take a quick exit in the playoffs.

Wanna take a bet on that?

How's your fantasy team doing? :D

Why? Why would they risk hurting their stars in meaningless games when they have a Super Bowl to think about. A perfect season is meaningless if Manning or James or Harrison or Freeney go down and they take a quick exit in the playoffs.

if they dont play, they will get rusty. then they will have to find the rythm in the playoffs and that might cost them the game. winning a superbowl is great, but going 16-0 is legendary. they shouldnt be afraid to start guys for fear of injury. playing to not get hurt is what causes injuries. they should just play hard every game.

EDIT: i saw an interview with dwight freeney. he would rather play than sit. and i think that is what any player would want to do.

How's your fantasy team doing? :D
Crap, I haven't updated anything in weeks.

I just checked.

Oh God. Oh God. Ouch.

Why? Why would they risk hurting their stars in meaningless games when they have a Super Bowl to think about.I agree with Secluded Islands, the Lombardy thophy is won every year by a team, but a perfect season is really special, the Colts have the chance here to inscribe themselves into NFL history.

I agree with Secluded Islands, the Lombardy thophy is won every year by a team, but a perfect season is really special, the Colts have the chance here to inscribe themselves into NFL history.
Yeah, and I think pulling your starters when you have a chance like that betrays a dangerous mindset, that of playing it safe. I thought the Colts should have beaten New England in the playoffs last year, but they came out and played it safe early in the game and it was over almost as soon as it began. You've got to play to win, and you don't want your players thinking any other way.

honestly i think going undefeated is a big deal. i dont see the colts sitting anyone unless of a good size lead. they play off the hype of going undefeated but i bet they are salivating over the idea of a perfect record. the only game i see them sitting anyone is the last one, in the 2nd half against the cardinals...

Colts head coach already mentioned the fact that he would be resting some of his stars. Therefore there is good reason to believe that they may be beat.

Yeah, and I think pulling your starters when you have a chance like that betrays a dangerous mindset, that of playing it safe. I thought the Colts should have beaten New England in the playoffs last year, but they came out and played it safe early in the game and it was over almost as soon as it began. You've got to play to win, and you don't want your players thinking any other way.

But can you risk a injury? Why not play it safe until the playoffs? Then put your first team in and kick ass with well rested guys. An unbeaten season doesnt mean crap if you dont take home the superbowl trophy. I am a Mariner fan. Remember they won 116 games? Probably not huh? Why? Because they lost in the playoffs and didnt bring home the World Series pennant. Basically records dont mean shit unless you win it all.

Colts head coach already mentioned the fact that he would be resting some of his stars. Therefore there is good reason to believe that they may be beat.

when did dungy say that? i read an article today where dungy said he would take the players opinions on sitting them or not.

when did dungy say that? i read an article today where dungy said he would take the players opinions on sitting them or not.

Again heard that on ESPN from a commentator. Did not actually hear a "Dungy" voice clip saying that fact.

if you invest 30 seconds in a google search you can find this: "Dungy, coach of the undefeated Colts, has said he is playing for a Super Bowl title, not a perfect season." in this story: http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051209/SPORTS/512100330/1002/SPORTS which is the first result for this search: http://news.google.com/news?num=20&hl=en&lr=&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2005-09,GGGL:en&q=dungy+colts+perfect&tab=wn&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d

still, he can be saying, what he wants, i dont believe him :-)

But can you risk a injury? Why not play it safe until the playoffs? Then put your first team in and kick ass with well rested guys. An unbeaten season doesnt mean crap if you dont take home the superbowl trophy. I am a Mariner fan. Remember they won 116 games? Probably not huh? Why? Because they lost in the playoffs and didnt bring home the World Series pennant. Basically records dont mean shit unless you win it all.
Players risk injuries when they get out of bed in the morning. I understand the desire to not take chances, especially when you'll be going up against teams with nothing to lose and who may take the opportunity to cheap shot one of your stars out of the lineup, but if I were the coach, I'd still be playing to win, if only to keep my athletes in their grooves. I might consider pulling my starters in the fourth quarter or even the third, but you don't want to screw up their rhythms this late in the season.

I heard George Will on the radio this afternoon. He has it exactly right about football. It combines the two worst aspects of American culture, violence and decisions by committee.

SI sports writers picks for the weekend. Score predictions and all.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/peter_king/12/08/pickoff.week.14/index.html

SI sports writers picks for the weekend. Score predictions and all.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/peter_king/12/08/pickoff.week.14/index.html

they have the steelers over the bears. im thinking the bears will win this one by a field goal.

they have the steelers over the bears. im thinking the bears will win this one by a field goal.

I share your opinion. I think Da Bears will take em..

San Francisco (2-10) at Seattle (10-2)
I favor the mercy rule we have in my New Jersey youth softball league, translated to football: If a team's up by 30 in the second half, you call the game immediately.
Seattle 40, San Francisco 10

haha, this is going to be a bloodbath in Seattle.... I love it...

San Francisco (2-10) at Seattle (10-2)
I favor the mercy rule we have in my New Jersey youth softball league, translated to football: If a team's up by 30 in the second half, you call the game immediately.
Seattle 40, San Francisco 10

haha, this is going to be a bloodbath in Seattle.... I love it...

yeah. wait till the 24th. seattle will scream bloody murder. mwahahahahaha /evil laugh

yeah. wait till the 24th. seattle will scream bloody murder. mwahahahahaha /evil laugh


I will be there taking pics. I have 50 yard line seats about the 11th row. Can't wait.... Will post em here on the site. when the scoreboard reads Seahawks 35 Colts 10. You heard it here first!

I will be there taking pics. I have 50 yard line seats about the 11th row. Can't wait.... Will post em here on the site. when the scoreboard reads Seahawks 35 Colts 10. You heard it here first!

youve got tickets! gahh. lucky dog. but you got the score wrong. colts 31 hawks 21

Crap, I haven't updated anything in weeks.

I just checked.

Oh God. Oh God. Ouch.

Yeah. :D

I'm doing pretty well, though.

youve got tickets! gahh. lucky dog. but you got the score wrong. colts 31 hawks 21


Actually got em from a supplier for FREE! Came with a parking pass and all. Tell ya sometimes it pays to be nice to people.;) Still think the Colts are going to have a hell of a time in Seattle. Its going to be crappy Seattle weather with 50k rabid fans screaming at them.

Actually got em from a supplier for FREE! Came with a parking pass and all. Tell ya sometimes it pays to be nice to people.;) Still think the Colts are going to have a hell of a time in Seattle. Its going to be crappy Seattle weather with 50k rabid fans screaming at them.

yeah its going to be a tough one. the weather will definately shake things up.

they have the steelers over the bears. im thinking the bears will win this one by a field goal.

One can only hope. Anything to give the Steelers another loss. Give Cincy some breathing room.

Let's not forget to mention the San Diego Chargers.

This is a quality football team, with enough weapons to beat any team on any given Sunday.

If they make the playoffs (with their nasty schedule) and I think they will, then they are the only team with a chance of upsetting the Colts.

I could be wrong, though, and it wouldn't be the first time.

chicago better wake the f up. if their defense allows those plays now that they are fresh, how bad will they play once they get tired?

chicago better wake the f up. if their defense allows those plays now that they are fresh, how bad will they play once they get tired?

Appears the Bears got there ass handed to em.

Appears the Bears got there ass handed to em.


And Minnesota just won their 6th in a row. The NFC North just got a whole lot more interesting.