Rank your top 3 teams going into the playoffs (1 Viewer)

[BassNBrew]

Regardless of conference or bracket.

This question was posed on the Pacman show in Charlotte. San Diego is the overwhelming pick for the top spot. Dallas, Minny, New Orleans, Green Bay, and Indy are getting some love. The rest are getting many votes.

What say you?

 

[scrumptrulescent]

SD

Dallas

Indy

 

[gigantor]

Indy

Minn

Dallas

 

[Buffaloes]

SD

NO

Indy

 

[VTjkru]

SD

Min

GB

 

[whitem0nkey]

what ever Vegas picked as the top are my top 3.

 

[BRONG]

Wide open, obviously.

Indy

GB

SD

Still don't trust Romo or Phillips. Don't trust Favre or Childress. They'll find ways to blow one. With NO, it's that D.

Who can muster up some D, is the question...

Philly, not a bad darkhorse...neither is Balt.

 

[Buffaloes]

Wide open, obviously.

Indy

GB

SD

Still don't trust Romo or Phillips. Don't trust Favre or Childress. They'll find ways to blow one. With NO, it's that D.

Who can muster up some D, is the question...

Philly, not a bad darkhorse...neither is Balt.

I like the GB pick. I think they can do a lot of damage in the playoffs with that offense.

 

[Bipolar Bengals]

IND

NO

GB

 

[Fallerjw]

Packers

Vikings

Jets

 

[KCC]

San Diego

Indy

Minnesota

 

[Todem]

NO

SD

INDY

 

[Harrassment Panda]

The Saints slide has been pretty bad but I'm thinking a lot of that is injuries + fatigue (their bye week was week 4). If they can get healthy and refocus I don't think anybody can beat them. Having said that, they've played so badly and lost so much momentum I can't justifiably say they're a top 3 team right now.

Chargers

Cowboys

Colts

 

[by_the_sea_wannabe]

SD

PHI

IND

 

[switz]

Regardless of conference or bracket.This question was posed on the Pacman show in Charlotte. San Diego is the overwhelming pick for the top spot. Dallas, Minny, New Orleans, Green Bay, and Indy are getting some love. The rest are getting many votes.What say you?

Colts,San Diego,Minnesota

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Green Bay

Indy

San Diego

 

[jurb26]

SD - They haven't lost since week 6. I think they are playing the best football heading "into" the playoffs but I still think Indy and NO are better teams.

GB - They've won 8 of their last 9 including games vs. Dal, Arz and Balt.

Dal - You can't underestimate the big wins they've had vs. NO and Philly in the last 3 weeks.

 

[Gopher State]

Minny with magic Favre

Indy

Dallas

 

[Chase Stuart]

DAL

BAL

NYJ

 

[Ministry of Pain]

San Diego-They are red hot and while I am not sure if they are a great team or not, they are mowing thru people and there is something special about them. They are one of those teams that is going to leave this era with a lot of what ifs...after NE, Indy, and Pitt, they could make a case for one of the most talented and productive teams but they have not been able to have quite the success of other clubs.

Dallas-They have the swagger for the moment but I can't see Wade leading a team into the Super Bowl, sorry but I just can't, aw shucks.

NYJets-Look out because the #1 defense and top rushing offense just got a pass into the playoffs and they are too young to know they don't deserve to be there. Ryan played under Billick who once talked about going into the arena and taking a spear and doing something with it I can't remember but it was an inspiring speech and it makes me think that Rex is going to have this guys believing its them against the world so look out Cincinnati because you got a freight train coming full force into town.

Indy and NO look to have lost their mojo but I still believe Indy is good enough and Manning will be itchin enough to make a strong run for that 2nd ring. A 2nd ring would seperate Manning from a lot of QBs. Not that he isn't a first ballot HoF QB cause he certainly is. I think Favre will throw a whiff along the way, maybe even the 1st game. Dallas might have the toughest game this coming Sunday, if they win they have a chance to beat the Vikings, a good chance IMO.

 

[Man In The Box]

SD

GB

DAL

How do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

 

[silentcoach]

Top 3 in each conference:

AFC

Blt

Cin

Ind

(sorry SD's Defense will be exposed)

NFC

Phi

Dal

GB

Overall: Blt, Phi and Dal = GB

The NFC will win the superbowl this year.

I'm weird.

 

[dickey moe]

1. San Diego

2. Probably Indy

3. Dallas Cowboys

 

[Eminence]

1.) Colts

2.) Cowboys

3.) Cardinals

 

[jonessed]

SDGBDALHow do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

He's a Jets fan.

 

[Chase Stuart]

SDGBDALHow do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

SD has a mediocre defense and a terrible running game. The Jets have a great defense and a great running game.

 

[bentley]

Dallas

?

Profit

 

[Ghost of Bill Walsh]

San Diego Chargers

Minnesota Vikings

Dallas Cowboys

 

[Ghost Rider]

SDGBDALHow do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

SD has a mediocre defense and a terrible running game. The Jets have a great defense and a great running game.

SD's defense finished 16th in the NFL; that is average, not mediocre. And they have played pretty well after a rough start to the season (they were pretty mediocre the first month or so). Would you like to discuss which team has the better offense? Or better QB? Or better receivers? Or which team hasn't lost since October?Right now, my top 3 would be: SD (the best team right now, without question)Dallas (have looked awesome the last three weeks) Minnesota (despite their struggles recently, have still been money at home, and won't have to play outside in the NFC playoffs)I can't put Indy or NO in there because of how both teams tanked it at the end of the season.

 

[Father Guido Sarducci]

Chargers

Packers

Eagles

 

[BRONG]

Wide open, obviously.

Indy

GB

SD

Still don't trust Romo or Phillips. Don't trust Favre or Childress. They'll find ways to blow one. With NO, it's that D.

Who can muster up some D, is the question...

Philly, not a bad darkhorse...neither is Balt.

I like the GB pick. I think they can do a lot of damage in the playoffs with that offense.

Woodson's injury a concern, but otherwise, they look as good as anyone right now. Love Rodgers...So, I took 'em at 20 - 1 tonight, what the hell...

 

[Tanner9919]

Regardless of conference or bracket.This question was posed on the Pacman show in Charlotte. San Diego is the overwhelming pick for the top spot. Dallas, Minny, New Orleans, Green Bay, and Indy are getting some love. The rest are getting many votes.What say you?

Dallas doesn't win playoff games and it's nearly impossible to beat a team 3 times in a season. expect a lot of blitzing from Philly this weekend..hard to pick this one..Philly had WR's open all over the place last week, if they can just hit one or two of those passes.. SD Baltimore Cincy close 4th: Az - can go toe-to-toe with anyone New Orleans , Indy, Dallas are all frauds. GB will see the 'real' Cardinals this weekend, not the one they blanked last weekend.Indy will pull another one-n-done playoff flop cake, esp after resting for 4 weeks.N.O. was such a paper tiger down the stretch of the season it wasn't funny..they are the 2008 Titans redux..Cincy can run on anyone, and they've got a strong defense..Baltimore has perhaps the best defense this side of the Jets..and they have ,hands down, the best running game left in the postseason.SD beats everyone

 

[VTjkru]

Regardless of conference or bracket.This question was posed on the Pacman show in Charlotte. San Diego is the overwhelming pick for the top spot. Dallas, Minny, New Orleans, Green Bay, and Indy are getting some love. The rest are getting many votes.What say you?

it's nearly impossible to beat a team 3 times in a season.

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[Sabertooth]

SDGBDALHow do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

SD has a mediocre defense and a terrible running game. The Jets have a great defense and a great running game.

Green Bay has a great defense and a great offense.

 

[LadyBeBop]

Indy

SD

Phil

 

[gianmarco]

SD's defense finished 16th in the NFL; that is average, not mediocre.

You may want to look up the definition of mediocre.

 

[Ridgelake]

SD - They haven't lost since week 6. I think they are playing the best football heading "into" the playoffs but I still think Indy and NO are better teams.GB - They've won 8 of their last 9 including games vs. Dal, Arz and Balt.Dal - You can't underestimate the big wins they've had vs. NO and Philly in the last 3 weeks.

This is my Top 3 as well.

 

[Jeff Haseley]

IND

GB

NYJ

When IND is on, they are hard to stop, let alone beat. Teams will have to outscore them to win. The two AFC teams that can hang are NE, SD and possibly BAL. I can see IND going all the way to the Bowl and potentially winning it, depending on the NFC representative.

The Packers are playing well on both sides of the ball. I would love to see them lock horns with New Orleans to see how they would handle the five or six headed monster of the Saints passing offense. Ultimately, I think the Saints defense will fold under the constant threat from Aaron Rodgers and company. A Favre vs. Green Bay scenario in the playoffs in the noisy Metrodome would be too cool for TV. Bring it on.

I hate to say it, but the Jets are playing inspired football right now. They can run and stop the run, not to mention the human eraser - Darrelle Revis. One of the many keys to winning in the post season is momentum and the Jets definitely have that.

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Missing - SD. If they run into a team, perhaps the Jets, Ravens or Bengals, that have a strong running game, it could be a problem for the Chargers. I don't like their run defense and their running game has been non-existent all year. San Diego doesn't match up well against these three teams. They will have to rely heavily on home field advantage and hope teams make some mistakes - even one key turnover could be costly for visiting teams.

 

[Man In The Box]

SDGBDALHow do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

SD has a mediocre defense and a terrible running game. The Jets have a great defense and a great running game.

You're right. The Jets defense is great. The Chargers defense will be their downfall. They let three non-playoff teams march right down the field in the fourth quarter costing them the game. Not to mention the fact they have a rookie, turnover machine at QB. Wait. What?

 

[Chase Stuart]

SDGBDALHow do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

SD has a mediocre defense and a terrible running game. The Jets have a great defense and a great running game.

SD's defense finished 16th in the NFL; that is average, not mediocre. And they have played pretty well after a rough start to the season (they were pretty mediocre the first month or so). Would you like to discuss which team has the better offense? Or better QB? Or better receivers? Or which team hasn't lost since October?Right now, my top 3 would be: SD (the best team right now, without question)Dallas (have looked awesome the last three weeks) Minnesota (despite their struggles recently, have still been money at home, and won't have to play outside in the NFC playoffs)I can't put Indy or NO in there because of how both teams tanked it at the end of the season.

Indianapolis hadn't lost since October entering last year's playoffs, either, and had the best QB/receivers, too. Look where that got them.There's no question that the Chargers have a great won/loss record, but their run D is below average and their run O is terrible. I don't think they're one of the three best teams entering the playoffs. (I didn't discuss their QB or their receivers because someone asked me why I didn't put SD in my top 3; the reason wasn't the QB/WRs.)

 

[Chase Stuart]

SDGBDALHow do some of you not have SD in your top 3? The Jets? Really?

SD has a mediocre defense and a terrible running game. The Jets have a great defense and a great running game.

Green Bay has a great defense and a great offense.

I like GB. They'd be me #4 team if the OP asked me to rank my top three teams.The reason they're at #4 at not at #1 or #2 is they've faced the easiest schedule in the league. Their O isn't as good as it appears, and neither is the D. I agree that it appears that they have a great offense and a great defense, but I think that's at least partially a product of their schedule. Ignoring SOS, I'd put the at #1 or #2. Factoring that in and I have them at #4.I think they lose to NO only because that's a tough trip; neutral field I'd pick them.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Indianapolis hadn't lost since October entering last year's playoffs, either, and had the best QB/receivers, too. Look where that got them.There's no question that the Chargers have a great won/loss record, but their run D is below average and their run O is terrible. I don't think they're one of the three best teams entering the playoffs. (I didn't discuss their QB or their receivers because someone asked me why I didn't put SD in my top 3; the reason wasn't the QB/WRs.)

That's fine, but sometimes you act like games are played on paper, not on the field. I understand you being a homer and all, but saying the Jets are one of the top 3 teams right now and the Chargers are not is just crazy.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Indianapolis hadn't lost since October entering last year's playoffs, either, and had the best QB/receivers, too. Look where that got them.There's no question that the Chargers have a great won/loss record, but their run D is below average and their run O is terrible. I don't think they're one of the three best teams entering the playoffs. (I didn't discuss their QB or their receivers because someone asked me why I didn't put SD in my top 3; the reason wasn't the QB/WRs.)

That's fine, but sometimes you act like games are played on paper, not on the field. I understand you being a homer and all, but saying the Jets are one of the top 3 teams right now and the Chargers are not is just crazy.

The question isn't which of the 3 teams are most likely to win the SB. I'd agree that SD, due to HFA and fewer games, is more likely to get to/win the SB than the Jets. I'm answering the question as far as neutral field, put all teams against all teams. I think the Jets have a better run D, better pass D and better run O. SD has a better pass O, better K and better P. I've got a small but nonzero amount of faith that Rex Ryan will be a good playoff HC, which gives the Jets another potential edge.

 

[kylechoffman]

I think cases can be made why each team wont win it.

I will go with:

San Diego

NO

Minn

SD is hot, the other two NFC teams are stellar at home. All three have the tools on both sides of the ball.

 

[Sabertooth]

I think cases can be made why each team wont win it. I will go with:San DiegoNO MinnSD is hot, the other two NFC teams are stellar at home. All three have the tools on both sides of the ball.

One of those teams has the biggest tool in the history of the NFL for a QB..

 

[Ghost Rider]

Indianapolis hadn't lost since October entering last year's playoffs, either, and had the best QB/receivers, too. Look where that got them.There's no question that the Chargers have a great won/loss record, but their run D is below average and their run O is terrible. I don't think they're one of the three best teams entering the playoffs. (I didn't discuss their QB or their receivers because someone asked me why I didn't put SD in my top 3; the reason wasn't the QB/WRs.)

That's fine, but sometimes you act like games are played on paper, not on the field. I understand you being a homer and all, but saying the Jets are one of the top 3 teams right now and the Chargers are not is just crazy.

The question isn't which of the 3 teams are most likely to win the SB. I'd agree that SD, due to HFA and fewer games, is more likely to get to/win the SB than the Jets. I'm answering the question as far as neutral field, put all teams against all teams. I think the Jets have a better run D, better pass D and better run O. SD has a better pass O, better K and better P. I've got a small but nonzero amount of faith that Rex Ryan will be a good playoff HC, which gives the Jets another potential edge.

Okay, but again, you are acting like games are played on paper. Despite their great run defense, pass defense and run offense, the Jets still only managed to go 7-7, before getting two gifts to end the season. If you are great in those three areas, and yet still only manage to essentially be a .500 team, then you aren't a great team, and certainly not one of the best three. The Jets appear to be a team that is collectively not as good as the sum of their parts.

 

[Chase Stuart]

That's fine, but sometimes you act like games are played on paper, not on the field.

BTW, what do you mean by this? If you mean by looking at statistics, I'm not sure why that's a bad thing. A month ago, I thought the Cowboys might be the best team in the whole NFL. I thought they might upset NO. I thought they might win the SB. That, despite them having had trouble scoring in certain games and not having a great record. Why did I like them? Their peripheral stats, which is the same reason I picked the teams I did. When it comes to predicting the future, I throw out won/loss records and points scored/points allowed and look to the more granular statistics. It leads to surprising picks, but it also leads to better picks. When a team with a great record and good peripheral stats faces a team with a good record and great peripheral stats, the latter is more likely to win. That's why I use them.

 

[bonesman]

I'm kind of surprised there's no Pats love in here. I realize they've lost one of their main offensive weapons... but not one person has mentioned them in this thread until now, I think.

 

[Chase Stuart]

If you are great in those three areas, and yet still only manage to essentially be a .500 team, then you aren't a great team, and certainly not one of the best three.

Not being a great team and not being a great team in the future are two very different things. If the question was which three teams had the most impressive regular seasons, it's a really easy question.1) Indy2) NO3) SDDone.But that wasn't the question, and that's because everyone already knows the answer to that question. I agree that if you are essentially a .500 team, you aren't a great team. But teams that are .500 for a stretch could win 5 straight games, while teams that are .800 for a stretch could go 1-4. You couldn't have said the Eagles were a great team entering last post-season, but they nearly went to the SB. That's because they were much better than their record.

 

[Man In The Box]

But that wasn't the question, and that's because everyone already knows the answer to that question. I agree that if you are essentially a .500 team, you aren't a great team. But teams that are .500 for a stretch could win 5 straight games, while teams that are .800 for a stretch could go 1-4. You couldn't have said the Eagles were a great team entering last post-season, but they nearly went to the SB. That's because they were much better than their record.

So how is a team that has an .800 winning % AND has won 11 in a row not in your top 3? You don't really believe that the Jets (or Baltimore for that matter) would beat SD on a neutral field tomorrow, do you?