Jan. 2015 divisional-round predictions (1 Viewer)

[purestrength]

I'll go first:

AFC

New England 24, Baltimore 21 (I hope I'm wrong and Ravens win)

Indianapolis 34, Denver 31 (Vinatieri wins it with late field goal, tough game for me because I like both teams)

NFC

Seattle 20, Carolina 10 (I hope I'm wrong and Panthers win)

Dallas 27, Green Bay 24 (Rodgers may not be at full strength)

 

[The General]

Pats 27 - Bal 23

Den 34 - Colts 27

Hawks 24 - Car 13

GB 30 - Dallas 24

 

[IHEARTFF]

Pats 27 - Bal 23

Den 34 - Colts 27

Hawks 24 - Car 13

GB 30 - Dallas 24

I'm guessing the median projections will be somewhat close to these, so let's just end the thread here.

 

[TDorBust]

Dallas 27, Green Bay 24 (Rodgers may not be at full strength)

Picking the Cowboys because Rodgers might not be full strength? Wouldn't it make more sense to pick the Packers and say if Rodgers goes down the Packers will be in trouble? Just based on early reports Rodgers didn't seem too worried on his radio show last Tuesday about being ready to play. He might not be able to run like normal but he just turns in Tom Brady at that point.

NE 24 - BAL 17 (Gronk is the key)

DEN 28 - IND 24 (If Luck keeps a clean sheet of not INTs or Fumbles they get an extra TD to win it)

SEA 19 - CAR 10 (Seahawks dominate but Carolina makes it look close in the record books)

GB 38 - DAL 27 (Green Bay rolls like they have all season at home keeps record of 0 punts in the first half alive since the bye week)

More I thought about it I can't see Luck not turning the ball over in Denver at least once, hence they lose.

 

[Tool]

Dallas 27, Green Bay 24 (Rodgers may not be at full strength)

Picking the Cowboys because Rodgers might not be full strength? Wouldn't it make more sense to pick the Packers and say if Rodgers goes down the Packers will be in trouble? Just based on early reports Rodgers didn't seem too worried on his radio show last Tuesday about being ready to play. He might not be able to run like normal but he just turns in Tom Brady at that point.

NE 24 - BAL 17 (Gronk is the key)

DEN 28 - IND 24 (If Luck keeps a clean sheet of not INTs or Fumbles they get an extra TD to win it)

SEA 19 - CAR 10 (Seahawks dominate but Carolina makes it look close in the record books)

GB 38 - DAL 27 (Green Bay rolls like they have all season at home keeps record of 0 punts in the first half alive since the bye week)

More I thought about it I can't see Luck not turning the ball over in Denver at least once, hence they lose.

I like your picks except for NE by two TD's 31-17.

 

[The General]

Pats 27 - Bal 23

Den 34 - Colts 27

Hawks 24 - Car 13

GB 30 - Dallas 24

I'm guessing the median projections will be somewhat close to these, so let's just end the thread here.

Would be happy if the games are all this close.

 

[Riversco]

I noticed that when I look a set of playoff games and decide who I'd like to see win, that group has a horrible record. This weekend, I wanted to see the Lions, Bengals, Steelers, and Cardinals win. A perfect 0-4, and that's typical.

So when I look at next weekend, I ask the same thing. I want to see the Seahawks, Packers, Colts, and Patriots win. So I'd bet on the Panthers, Cowboys, Broncos, and Ravens.

 

[FUBAR]

NE 31 - BAL 17 ravens look good at times but Patriots dominate

DEN 35 - IND 22 luck looks great at times but talib and ware have big days

CAR 19 - SEA 17 best game of the playoffs is mostly a defensive gem on both sides

GB 28 - DAL 20 game isn't as close as the score

 

[Meatwad Reloaded]

Green Bay: 45 - Dallas: 14

Carolina: 17 - Seattle: 10

Denver: 31 - Indy 17

Baltimore: 24 - N.E: 17

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Green Bay: 45 - Dallas: 14

Carolina: 17 - Seattle: 10

Denver: 31 - Indy 17

Baltimore: 24 - N.E: 17

carolina will be lucky to not get shut out

 

[MattFancy]

Patriots 24

Ravens 20

Panthers 13

Seahawks 23

Cowboys 24

Packers 31

Colts 17

Broncos 28

 

[Tanner9919]

Green Bay: 45 - Dallas: 14

Carolina: 17 - Seattle: 10

Denver: 31 - Indy 17

Baltimore: 24 - N.E: 17

I'm with you on all but the Carolina game, they'll get pummeled..they've already won their SB 'proving' they deserved to be in the postseason by beating a team with a 3rd string QB @ home..or at least that's what they'll tell ya.now it's time to play bigboy football,and they just can't compete on that level..

Seattle pounds them in this one, 34-7

love your call in the Indy game - can't see how or why the Colts even made it this far, they're really not that good, a one dimensional offense and a porous defense that can't stop anyone not named Andy Dalton..

GB might,just might , hang 45 pts in this game..as much as you'd like to think the Cowboys are 'for real' , I just don't see GB making the mistakes that the Lions did..

I'll say GB wins 24-10.

 

[B Maverick]

Which game will the ref's decide?

 

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Patriots 28
Ravens 20

Seattle 27
Carolina 10

Green Bay 30
Dallas 23

Colts 20
Broncos 30

 

[JIslander]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

 

[devouredbychaos]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

 

[IHEARTFF]

New England 27

Baltimore 20.5

Seattle 25

Carolina 14.5

Green Bay 29

Dallas 23.5

Denver 30

Indianapolis 23.5

 

[JIslander]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

 

[purestrength]

Dallas 27, Green Bay 24 (Rodgers may not be at full strength)

Picking the Cowboys because Rodgers might not be full strength? Wouldn't it make more sense to pick the Packers and say if Rodgers goes down the Packers will be in trouble? Just based on early reports Rodgers didn't seem too worried on his radio show last Tuesday about being ready to play. He might not be able to run like normal but he just turns in Tom Brady at that point.

NE 24 - BAL 17 (Gronk is the key)

DEN 28 - IND 24 (If Luck keeps a clean sheet of not INTs or Fumbles they get an extra TD to win it)

SEA 19 - CAR 10 (Seahawks dominate but Carolina makes it look close in the record books)

GB 38 - DAL 27 (Green Bay rolls like they have all season at home keeps record of 0 punts in the first half alive since the bye week)

More I thought about it I can't see Luck not turning the ball over in Denver at least once, hence they lose.

 

[purestrength]

Dallas 27, Green Bay 24 (Rodgers may not be at full strength)

Picking the Cowboys because Rodgers might not be full strength? Wouldn't it make more sense to pick the Packers and say if Rodgers goes down the Packers will be in trouble? Just based on early reports Rodgers didn't seem too worried on his radio show last Tuesday about being ready to play. He might not be able to run like normal but he just turns in Tom Brady at that point.

NE 24 - BAL 17 (Gronk is the key)

DEN 28 - IND 24 (If Luck keeps a clean sheet of not INTs or Fumbles they get an extra TD to win it)

SEA 19 - CAR 10 (Seahawks dominate but Carolina makes it look close in the record books)

GB 38 - DAL 27 (Green Bay rolls like they have all season at home keeps record of 0 punts in the first half alive since the bye week)

More I thought about it I can't see Luck not turning the ball over in Denver at least once, hence they lose.

I also factored in Dallas' road success this season (not forgetting that Green Bay has been just as good at home).

 

[Deranged Hermit]

NE 27-Balt 17

Ravens score a TD at the end to make it look respectable.

Indy 28-Denver 24

Luck's 'coming of age' in the NFL.

Seattle 23-Carolina 6

Complete domination.

GB 31-Dallas 20

Dallas blew their load last week, plus GB is money at home.

 

[Anarchy99]

Interesting. Here is how Accuscore sees things playing out the rest of the way. For thoise that are not aware, they simulate each game 10,000 times and report who wins what percentage of the time.

SEA over CAR 63%

GB over DAL 64%

BAL over NE 53%

DEN over IND 69%

GB over SEA 52%

DEN over BAL 69%

DEN over GB 51%

I do find it odd that DEN has a a way better chance of beating BAL (69%) than NE does (47%).

 

[devouredbychaos]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

 

[Evil G]

Interesting. Here is how Accuscore sees things playing out the rest of the way. For thoise that are not aware, they simulate each game 10,000 times and report who wins what percentage of the time.

SEA over CAR 63%

GB over DAL 64%

BAL over NE 53%

DEN over IND 69%

GB over SEA 52%

DEN over BAL 69%

DEN over GB 51%

I do find it odd that DEN has a a way better chance of beating BAL (69%) than NE does (47%).

Does Accuscore have some method of factoring in officiating bias?

I am somewhat serious. Read Scorecasting. Will blow your mind. Or, convince you well of what you already kinda knew.

 

[JIslander]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

 

[Anarchy99]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

pats-seahawks-packers-broncos

 

[Anarchy99]

pats-seahawks-packers-broncos

Bye week teams are only 21-15 over the past 9 years without a season where both 1s and 2s advanced.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

pats-seahawks-packers-broncos

Bye week teams are only 21-15 over the past 9 years without a season where both 1s and 2s advanced.

1st time for everything.

 

[JIslander]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

yeah, why does Gronk wimp out on Ravens all the time? I believe there was someone named Moss in 2009.

 

[ascreaminglemon]

Pats - 31 Ravens - 24

Broncos - 24 Colts - 23

Seahawks 31 Panthers 10

Cowgirls - 17 Pack - 34

 

[fred_1_15301]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

yeah, why does Gronk wimp out on Ravens all the time? I believe there was someone named Moss in 2009.

Wasn't that also the year when Brady laughed when he heard someone from the Giants predict that they would hold the Patriots to under 20 (I can't remember the exact number)?

 

[devouredbychaos]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

yeah, why does Gronk wimp out on Ravens all the time? I believe there was someone named Moss in 2009.

Moss was pretty much a non factor in 2009 and was on the decline. The Pats had lost their best weapon in Welker a week earlier after he tore his ACL in the final regular season game vs the Texans.

But it shows just how knowledgeable you are if you're comparing past Ravens and Patriots teams to the ones that will face off on Saturday... In case you haven't been watching, this is the most complete, well rounded healthy Pats team since '04. That makes quite the difference.

 

[JIslander]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

yeah, why does Gronk wimp out on Ravens all the time? I believe there was someone named Moss in 2009.

Moss was pretty much a non factor in 2009 and was on the decline. The Pats had lost their best weapon in Welker a week earlier after he tore his ACL in the final regular season game vs the Texans.

But it shows just how knowledgeable you are if you're comparing past Ravens and Patriots teams to the ones that will face off on Saturday... In case you haven't been watching, this is the most complete, well rounded healthy Pats team since '04. That makes quite the difference.

Always excuses. But right. I heard. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady.

 

[devouredbychaos]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

yeah, why does Gronk wimp out on Ravens all the time? I believe there was someone named Moss in 2009.

Moss was pretty much a non factor in 2009 and was on the decline. The Pats had lost their best weapon in Welker a week earlier after he tore his ACL in the final regular season game vs the Texans.But it shows just how knowledgeable you are if you're comparing past Ravens and Patriots teams to the ones that will face off on Saturday... In case you haven't been watching, this is the most complete, well rounded healthy Pats team since '04. That makes quite the difference.

Always excuses. But right. I heard. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady.

They're actually not excuses, they're legitimate reasons as to why they lost. Whatever makes you think you're right though. You still haven't explained to me how this great Ravens offense is going to put up 27 points against a secondary that held 2 of the highest scoring offenses in the league to under 26 points. If you need a reference for how the Pats played a similar team this year then look to the Lions game. They've got a better front 4 then the Ravens and all around stronger defense for that matter, and 2 great WRs yet the Pats handled them pretty easily.

 

[JIslander]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

yeah, why does Gronk wimp out on Ravens all the time? I believe there was someone named Moss in 2009.

Moss was pretty much a non factor in 2009 and was on the decline. The Pats had lost their best weapon in Welker a week earlier after he tore his ACL in the final regular season game vs the Texans.But it shows just how knowledgeable you are if you're comparing past Ravens and Patriots teams to the ones that will face off on Saturday... In case you haven't been watching, this is the most complete, well rounded healthy Pats team since '04. That makes quite the difference.

Always excuses. But right. I heard. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady.

They're actually not excuses, they're legitimate reasons as to why they lost. Whatever makes you think you're right though. You still haven't explained to me how this great Ravens offense is going to put up 27 points against a secondary that held 2 of the highest scoring offenses in the league to under 26 points. If you need a reference for how the Pats played a similar team this year then look to the Lions game. They've got a better front 4 then the Ravens and all around stronger defense for that matter, and 2 great WRs yet the Pats handled them pretty easily.

another jinx. Nice job Chaos. All of Boston should stone you for this.

 

[devouredbychaos]

You mean 2009 when the Pats didn't have Gronk? Or 2011 when Gronk got hurt mid-game, needed surgery, and tried to play on one leg in the SB? Or 2012 when Gronk was hurt and didn't play?

yeah, why does Gronk wimp out on Ravens all the time? I believe there was someone named Moss in 2009.

Moss was pretty much a non factor in 2009 and was on the decline. The Pats had lost their best weapon in Welker a week earlier after he tore his ACL in the final regular season game vs the Texans.But it shows just how knowledgeable you are if you're comparing past Ravens and Patriots teams to the ones that will face off on Saturday... In case you haven't been watching, this is the most complete, well rounded healthy Pats team since '04. That makes quite the difference.

Always excuses. But right. I heard. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady. Gronk and Brady.

They're actually not excuses, they're legitimate reasons as to why they lost. Whatever makes you think you're right though. You still haven't explained to me how this great Ravens offense is going to put up 27 points against a secondary that held 2 of the highest scoring offenses in the league to under 26 points. If you need a reference for how the Pats played a similar team this year then look to the Lions game. They've got a better front 4 then the Ravens and all around stronger defense for that matter, and 2 great WRs yet the Pats handled them pretty easily.

another jinx. Nice job Chaos. All of Boston should stone you for this.

When did being confident in your team become a jinx? All I've said is that this is a better Pats team with a great secondary who've held some high scoring offenses in check.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

 

[FUBAR]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

ridiculous. Who would be happy with contending every year, winning your division almost every year, and making 11 of 12 playoffs? They suck!

 

[devouredbychaos]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

Arrogance? Lol. Explain to me where exactly I'm being arrogant. The team I root for has been one of the best teams of the past 15 years..I'm sorry that you're jealous.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

Arrogance? Lol. Explain to me where exactly I'm being arrogant. The team I root for has been one of the best teams of the past 15 years..I'm sorry that you're jealous.

And this ladies and gentleman...This right here is the defense mechanism for every Patriot fan, hiding behind your division titles and super bowl appearances...which were ultimately losses.

You know right now the Pats (post-title years we're discussing obviously) remind me a lot of the Atlanta Braves of the mid 90's-mid 00's. Those 11 straight division titles are impressive when looking at the team history, but with that many playoff trips they only won it all once? Those Braves, and even the 2000's Detroit Pistons, stand as the poster boys for wasted opportunity. I'm pretty sure nobody outside Atlanta or Detroit consider those periods of division dominance a success, and those fans are even more so disappointed all things considered. Pats are heading down that same path.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

Dallas 27-24

Indy 34-31

Seattle 20-10

New England 41-13

 

[ROCKET]

Pats 29 Ravens 27

Hawks 33 Panthers 6

Cowboys & Refs 30 Packers 27

Broncos 38 Colts 17

 

[Freelove]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

Arrogance? Lol. Explain to me where exactly I'm being arrogant. The team I root for has been one of the best teams of the past 15 years..I'm sorry that you're jealous.

And this ladies and gentleman...This right here is the defense mechanism for every Patriot fan, hiding behind your division titles and super bowl appearances...which were ultimately losses.

You know right now the Pats (post-title years we're discussing obviously) remind me a lot of the Atlanta Braves of the mid 90's-mid 00's. Those 11 straight division titles are impressive when looking at the team history, but with that many playoff trips they only won it all once? Those Braves, and even the 2000's Detroit Pistons, stand as the poster boys for wasted opportunity.

I've got Buffalo holding for you on line two. They'd like a word.

 

[devouredbychaos]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

Arrogance? Lol. Explain to me where exactly I'm being arrogant. The team I root for has been one of the best teams of the past 15 years..I'm sorry that you're jealous.

And this ladies and gentleman...This right here is the defense mechanism for every Patriot fan, hiding behind your division titles and super bowl appearances...which were ultimately losses. You know right now the Pats (post-title years we're discussing obviously) remind me a lot of the Atlanta Braves of the mid 90's-mid 00's. Those 11 straight division titles are impressive when looking at the team history, but with that many playoff trips they only won it all once? Those Braves, and even the 2000's Detroit Pistons, stand as the poster boys for wasted opportunity. I'm pretty sure nobody outside Atlanta or Detroit consider those periods of division dominance a success, and those fans are even more so disappointed all things considered. Pats are heading down that same path.

You'd kill to have the Patriots as your team. It's quite obvious. 3 Superbowls and countless playoff appearances and division titles, yada yada yada. What's there to be disappointed about? I've been able to watch one of the greatest QBs of all time along with one of the greatest coaches of all time for the past 15 years. I could care less if they win another SB or not, because I'm content with knowing this team has been one of the best around for the past 15 years. And considering what Boston/New England went through before 2001, which was being the laughingstock of the NFL, we've earned the right to be arrogant.

 

[JIslander]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

Arrogance? Lol. Explain to me where exactly I'm being arrogant. The team I root for has been one of the best teams of the past 15 years..I'm sorry that you're jealous.

And this ladies and gentleman...This right here is the defense mechanism for every Patriot fan, hiding behind your division titles and super bowl appearances...which were ultimately losses.You know right now the Pats (post-title years we're discussing obviously) remind me a lot of the Atlanta Braves of the mid 90's-mid 00's. Those 11 straight division titles are impressive when looking at the team history, but with that many playoff trips they only won it all once? Those Braves, and even the 2000's Detroit Pistons, stand as the poster boys for wasted opportunity. I'm pretty sure nobody outside Atlanta or Detroit consider those periods of division dominance a success, and those fans are even more so disappointed all things considered. Pats are heading down that same path.

You'd kill to have the Patriots as your team. It's quite obvious. 3 Superbowls and countless playoff appearances and division titles, yada yada yada. What's there to be disappointed about? I've been able to watch one of the greatest QBs of all time along with one of the greatest coaches of all time for the past 15 years. I could care less if they win another SB or not, because I'm content with knowing this team has been one of the best around for the past 15 years. And considering what Boston/New England went through before 2001, which was being the laughingstock of the NFL, we've earned the right to be arrogant.

lol you actually edited that. Keep at it DBC, you're on a roll...

 

[devouredbychaos]

Patriots 18* (see Flacco thread)

Ravens 27

Panthers 13

Seahawks 26

Cowboys 30

Packers 34

Colts 20

Broncos 28

Oh look, a Pats hater picked against the Pats. You really think that abysmal secondary will only give up 18pts? Serious question.

As always, classy Pats fans. Ok, I'll bite -- from what I see, Big Ben + A. Brown >>> Brady + __________??

Without Bell, that Steelers offense had no chance. You, me, and every Steelers fan knew that. Brady + a healthy Gronk is better than Rapist and Brown. Plus ####ty weather and a ####ty Steelers defense played a big role in that win. You're high if you think Flacco will put up 27 against the Pats secondary. The Broncos and Packers didn't even put up that many points, and they've got much better offenses/QBs.

Ok, got it. Brady and Gronk is all you need. This all sounds just like it did in 2009, 2011 and 2012 playoffs.

Lmao, and it's this kind of classic Patriot arrogance that Belichick so perfectly displays and all the fans buy into that has held New England without a title for a decade, despite so really good teams. Please stay content with your team that's one piece short, and your division titles and occasional super bowls losses.

Arrogance? Lol. Explain to me where exactly I'm being arrogant. The team I root for has been one of the best teams of the past 15 years..I'm sorry that you're jealous.

And this ladies and gentleman...This right here is the defense mechanism for every Patriot fan, hiding behind your division titles and super bowl appearances...which were ultimately losses.You know right now the Pats (post-title years we're discussing obviously) remind me a lot of the Atlanta Braves of the mid 90's-mid 00's. Those 11 straight division titles are impressive when looking at the team history, but with that many playoff trips they only won it all once? Those Braves, and even the 2000's Detroit Pistons, stand as the poster boys for wasted opportunity. I'm pretty sure nobody outside Atlanta or Detroit consider those periods of division dominance a success, and those fans are even more so disappointed all things considered. Pats are heading down that same path.

You'd kill to have the Patriots as your team. It's quite obvious. 3 Superbowls and countless playoff appearances and division titles, yada yada yada. What's there to be disappointed about? I've been able to watch one of the greatest QBs of all time along with one of the greatest coaches of all time for the past 15 years. I could care less if they win another SB or not, because I'm content with knowing this team has been one of the best around for the past 15 years. And considering what Boston/New England went through before 2001, which was being the laughingstock of the NFL, we've earned the right to be arrogant.

lol you actually edited that. Keep at it DBC, you're on a roll...

Just like the Pats Now go back over to the Flacco kind of sucks thread and keep trying to explain to everyone why he's better than a mediocre QB

 

[Insein]

Pats 31 Balt 12

Denver 38 Indy 24

Sea 23 Carolina 9

Dallas 27 GB 23

 

[CentralPA]

Imma gunna gooooo

Pats: 27 Ravens: 24

Sea: 23 Panthers: 3

Den: 24 Colts: 17

GB: 38 Dal: 17

 

[purestrength]

I'm going to change my Post 1 prediction on one game: I'm now saying Indy 24, Denver 14.

I'm a Peyton fan, but he doesn't play well in below-40 weather.