Suicide Pool Strategy/Discussion for Week 9 (1 Viewer)

[Raider Nation]

The most popular picks will be:

SEATTLE vs. Detroit

NEW ENGLAND vs. Miami

ATLANTA vs. Washington

NEW ORLEANS vs. Carolina

GREEN BAY @ Tampa Bay

I see some possible land mines here.

Green Bay is coming off of a very emotional game vs. Favre, while Tampa had a bye. That would seem to be a huge advantage for the Bucs, but I have a hard time seeing Josh Freeman matching points with the Pack in his first career start.

Atlanta is on a short week, having played on Monday Night Football. But can Washington score???

Miami won at N.E. last year, but that was when the Pats were totally unprepared for the Wildcat.

New Orleans is also coming off of a MNF game, and Carolina is capable of upsetting anyone with that running game. No thanks.

Seattle has not exactly been playing great football, but the Lions are a whole nuther kind of AWFUL.

 

[Blackjacks]

I'm going Atlanta.

Washington is awful and Matty Ice won't throw that many Int's again

 

[ultimatefootballnetwork]

I'm a Skins fan and can tell you that despite the trainwreck of a season, the defense is still pretty good and worries me in a suicide pool. Seattle hasn't been playing well but at home (huge, huge homefield advantage) vs the Lions? I think GB over TB is the safest choice but I've already picked GB, so I'm deciding between Atlanta and Seattle. Outside chance that I'd take NO over Carolina.

 

[zed2283]

Already used GB and NE. I just don't trust Seattle right now.

Planning to go Atlanta and use New Orleans next week at Rams.

 

[TC]

No one says it easy or always fun. To succeed in this type of survivor contest, successful risk must be made. SEA hosting DET seems a slight risk worth the gamble. It also allows you to save a pair of the NE/ATL/NO/GB teams for later.

 

[Lascelle]

I'm no longer alive in my Suicide Pool (courtesy of last week's blunder by the Cards) but I thought I'd share New England's record in recent years after the bye week:

2003 - New England 12-0 over Dallas

2004 - New England 31-17 over Buffalo

2005 - New England 21-16 over Buffalo

2006 - New England 28-6 over Buffalo

2007 - New England 56-10 over Buffalo

2008 - New England 30-21 over San Francisco

I wouldn't worry much about the Patriots this week even with DeAngelo and the Daily Show running strong.

New England is traditionally very strong after the bye; they spanked the Panthers to the tune of 38-6 after their bye week in 2001.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I actually considered taking Jacksonville this week, but I don't think Week 9 is the time to get overly cute. I could see making a pick like this in Week 1 (if I'm going to go out, I might as well go out early) or Week 14 (where making a cute contrarian pick could be a good gamble), but given that I've played it safe to get this far, I might as well play it safe for a few more weeks and then see where I am.

Edit: I would definitely take Seattle this week to save ATL/NO/NE for later, but I used SEA in Week 1.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I'm no longer alive in my Suicide Pool (courtesy of last week's blunder by the Cards) but I thought I'd share New England's record in recent years after the bye week:

2003 - New England 12-0 over Dallas

2004 - New England 31-17 over Buffalo

2005 - New England 21-16 over Buffalo

2006 - New England 28-6 over Buffalo

2007 - New England 56-10 over Buffalo

2008 - New England 30-21 over San Francisco

I wouldn't worry much about the Patriots this week even with DeAngelo and the Daily Show running strong.

New England is traditionally very strong after the bye; they spanked the Panthers to the tune of 38-6 after their bye week in 2001.

Gotta love the people who draw up the schedule.

 

[Lascelle]

I'm no longer alive in my Suicide Pool (courtesy of last week's blunder by the Cards) but I thought I'd share New England's record in recent years after the bye week:

2003 - New England 12-0 over Dallas

2004 - New England 31-17 over Buffalo

2005 - New England 21-16 over Buffalo

2006 - New England 28-6 over Buffalo

2007 - New England 56-10 over Buffalo

2008 - New England 30-21 over San Francisco

I wouldn't worry much about the Patriots this week even with DeAngelo and the Daily Show running strong.

New England is traditionally very strong after the bye; they spanked the Panthers to the tune of 38-6 after their bye week in 2001.

Gotta love the people who draw up the schedule.

You can see why I remember the Pats post-bye week track record with such disdain & clarity.

 

[RedZone]

Throughout the season, only half of the teams are used, so it is really a matter of selecting an above average team or better against a weak team, or an average team against an absolutely abyssmal team. This year, there are four or five teams that are just downright terrible, some made more so by injury or injuries. There are about the same number of genuinely excellent teams.

We have seen a similar number of upsetters, and some great teams that are prone to misfiring.

Given this, I feel comfortable playing a good team at home against an abyssmal team without further regard. Of course, this only increases the chances of success, does not guarantee it.

Case in point this week, as known by most of the remaining survivors, is the Atlanta game. Washington was playing poorly with Cooley and now is forced to adapt to his four week or longer absence. While they may have a serviceable D, Ryan has shown he can score in the air and Turner is a beast on the ground. Between White and Gonzo, if Ryan faces eight in the box, he will take advantage of the mismatches. Finneran is playing with heart, giving the ball handlers more yards after catch.

Atlanta could be held to 17 or 24 points, but I don't see Washington scoring more than 10, if that.

Detroit is poised to be a spoiler at some point this season. Can't justify it, just a gut feeling it will happen in the next couple of weeks at some point.

The real challenge will be deciding when to use Cincinatti, not having their schedule in front of me. Hopefully they have a soft opponent soon.

 

[SouthJersey]

I'm no longer alive in my Suicide Pool (courtesy of last week's blunder by the Cards) but I thought I'd share New England's record in recent years after the bye week:2003 - New England 12-0 over Dallas2004 - New England 31-17 over Buffalo2005 - New England 21-16 over Buffalo2006 - New England 28-6 over Buffalo2007 - New England 56-10 over Buffalo2008 - New England 30-21 over San FranciscoI wouldn't worry much about the Patriots this week even with DeAngelo and the Daily Show running strong.New England is traditionally very strong after the bye; they spanked the Panthers to the tune of 38-6 after their bye week in 2001.

Pats are 7-2 after the bye under BB.though they play the Dolphins this week...not Carolina.

 

[C-Bound]

The real challenge will be deciding when to use Cincinatti, not having their schedule in front of me. Hopefully they have a soft opponent soon.

WEEK 13.

 

[SouthJersey]

The real challenge will be deciding when to use Cincinatti, not having their schedule in front of me. Hopefully they have a soft opponent soon.

WEEK 13.

Week 11 @ OakWeek 12 v ClevWeek 13 v DetWeek 16 v KCMore options to use them than more teams.

 

[skillz]

I am worried about picking Atlanta with them having the short week to prepare and Wash coming off a bye week. As a previous poster said, Wash has been playing good defense so I think they will stick around. If Ryan throws a few picks again, who knows. Something about the game is just telling me to stay away.

I already used Green Bay so I am going to go with Seattle. Lions are a disaster on the road. Can't even remember the last time they won on the road. Plus, Seattle is much stronger at home with the 12th man. I think this is a good week to use them, much like Week 1 when they stomped the Rams, who ironically just beat Detroit.

 

[skillz]

The real challenge will be deciding when to use Cincinatti, not having their schedule in front of me. Hopefully they have a soft opponent soon.

WEEK 13.

Week 11 @ OakWeek 12 v Clev

Week 13 v Det

Week 16 v KC

More options to use them than more teams.

This has trap game written all over it. They also barely beat Cle earlier so I am thinking the Det or KC games are best to use them on.

 

[LadyBeBop]

The real challenge will be deciding when to use Cincinatti, not having their schedule in front of me. Hopefully they have a soft opponent soon.

WEEK 13.

I wouldn't use the Bengals if my life depended on it. Trust me, they lose at the most inopportune times. Count me in for Atlanta over the 'skins. I just don't trust Detroit losing (or Seattle winning). I already used the other teams mentioned. Granted, the Falcons game could be a trap (I picked Washington in week 2, and barely eeked out a win). But I think there's a better chance of the Seahawks game being a trap.

 

[Dragon1952]

Jacksonville and Seattle got called out this week. I've got a feeling they both play well and win easily, considering the opponents.

 

[ft_ball_fan]

If I hadn't already used GB--this would be an easy pick... TB is just awful... they have no running game to support the rookie... and their D is horrendous too. GB puts up a strong game this week.

Since I have.. I'm right now leaning ATL over WAS--but I also dislike taking a team on a short week. But ATL is home... and rolling... they looked great on O vs NO and while NO scored a ton--its also NO. WAS is not NO...

With CAR on a roll running, and Delhomme maybe remembering what color jerseys his teammate wear... I'd rather not touch CAR.

If it was NE in MIA I'd be hesitant... but it will be cold/snowy/rainy and MIA will be out of their element.

If DET has Stafford and CJ back.. then I'm not touching that game. SEA can look horrible on a moments notice... and DET DOES have spoiler written all over them... O is much improved from last year and they only lost to STL because they had no CJ. Add him to that game and they win IMO. If CJ is out (and Kevin Smith too? Not sure on his status) then SEA looks a lot safer...

 

[puckalicious]

Lets see here, Seattle cleaned up StL 38-0 week 1. Detroit lost to StL last week 17-10 at home. Looks like a lock to me. Lions last road win was week 8 of 2007, beating Chicago 16-7.

Last 2 times Seattle played Detroit they beat them, in 2006 and 2003.

LOCK.

 

[bentley]

I'm going with New Orleans. 14 point favorite playing at home. I'd rather take the no brainers early to stay in it and do my gambling late. I hadn't thought a lot about Atlanta, but you guys are being persuasive here. Looks like that's far and away the most popular pick on Yahoo!. Seattle is the second most popular choice.

 

[NajehHejan]

Seattle here. Not a slam dunk but they're at home and I need to save Atlanta for a rainy day. I typically play one week at a time but I've never won that way so I'm trying it differently this year. Need to start picking 2 games come week 15 so I need to store some ammo

 

[Futz]

Seattle is my choice. Stafford is not playing well on the road and even though they may get CJ back, the offensive continuity just isn't going to be right yet. The lack of offense is exposing the defense big time. Don't forget that this is Aaron Curry's coming out party. Detroit passed on him and he'll be in Stafford's grill all day. Mark it down. Seattle wins going away here.

 

[Lehigh98]

Surviving on Sunday Blog

Week 9 Games

WAS @ ATL

The Falcons have been playing well despite losing their last 2 games, both in hostile environments in prime time. I don't like the fact that this game is sandwiched between two division games but since they lost last week, they really need this game. The Redskins defense isn't putrid like their offense and coming off a bye they might play well, but with the woeful Redskins offensive line, John Abraham should (finally) have a good game, and when he does, the Falcons win.

The only reason not to take the Falcons (if you like the alternatives this week) is the very high percentage of people taking them this week combined with easy games later on against TB x2 and BUF. I almost have to take them in my 2 pick league.

DET @ SEA

This game scares me a bit from the Seahawks perspective. Yes, the Lions are terrible, dead last in DVOA, and now going into Seattle which is generally a tough place to win. But the Seahawks are pretty bad themselves. Their O-line is hurting and ranked 28th in the league. Their secondary got Trufant back last week but he wasn't close to being ready, and their corners are 5"11 and 6"0 while Detroit's receivers are 6"5 and 6"3. I am definitely nervous about picking this game. In a 1 pick league, I would stay away from this game, but if you will have to pick double picks at some point, you can decide whether you want to take SEA this week or week 12 at STL.

If your only alternatives are the Seahawks and Falcons, they both have favorable matchups this week and in week 12. So you can pick either ATL vs WAS and SEA @ STL or SEA vs DET and ATL vs TB. I like the latter.

CAR @ NO

The Saints have the easiest schedule in the league coming up. I'm not taking them against a division rival, both coming off emotional wins. The Saints should win this game, but the Panthers have shown they can run the ball on anyone, and if NO makes a few mistakes the Panthers can pull the upset.

GB @ TB

I wish I still had GB for this week. Granted, Rodgers and co still haven't performed well on the road. In both Cleveland and St Louis they won big but started very slow. But this game should be an easy victory for the Packers. After their first 2 losses this year they bounced back with a win, and i expect that to be the case again. I think this game is so low down on the list only because most people already took GB.

MIA @ NE

Bill Belichick has been dominant after a bye, 6-1 in the last 7 years (since Brady started). The wildcat beat them last year the first time but was contained the second, and has been stopped the last few weeks by the Jets and Saints. Throw in Miami starting two rookie cornerbacks and the Pats are a pretty safe pick. I would take this game if everything else lined up in other weeks. Otherwise, the Pats still play @BUF and JAC late in the season.

KC @ JAC

I would not touch this game. The Jags are playing very poorly and their home crowd barely gives them any advantage. The Chiefs aren't good, but maybe their running game rallies without LJ in there. I wouldn't be surprised.

HOU @ IND

Classic game for IND to lose. The Texans play them tough, and the Colts have a few injuries on defense with Sanders and Hagler. Indy might be looking forward to the Patriots next week, and with a division game, any missteps could cost them. We'll have to see how the HOU offense responds without Daniels. Huge loss.

TEN @ SF

If you are a fan of single digit games, this is for you. This is not a survivor pick. I do like the Titans turning around their season and finishing with 5-6 wins.

SD @ NYG

I like the Giants to bounce back here, but both teams have been disappointing this season. Clearly not a survivor pick.

BAL @ CIN

Love BAL and the way they beat the Broncos last week. They should be able to do the same to the Bengals this week.

ARI @ CHI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_N1OjGhIFc

 

[Lehigh98]

Vegas Watch Blog Survivor Column

Atlanta (vs. Washington)

For most of this season, there's been a choice: either take the most popular team, or sacrifice some win probability. Not this week though, as there are three other teams favored at least as much as the Falcons (-10, 81.3%). Throw in the fact that they still face the Bucs twice, and there's really no reason to waste Atlanta this week.

Seattle (vs. Detroit)

The Seahawks are favored by the exact same amount as the Falcons, but are dramatically less popular; this probably has something to do with Seattle only having won one more game this season than Detroit. They do travel to St. Louis and host Tampa Bay later in the season, but it doesn't get any better than the Lions -- who have been noticeably worse than those other two teams -- at home. Those lines will probably be in single digits, and I don't think there are going to be many weeks the rest of the year where taking a team favored by less than 10 points is necessary.

Green Bay (at Tampa Bay)

I have already used the Packers, but I don't think I'd take them over Seattle even if I hadn't, since they're extremely public at -9.5 (79.6%) on the road, and still face the 49ers, Lions, and, well, Seahawks down the stretch.

New Orleans (vs. Carolina)

You know, when I took the Saints in Week 1 against the Lions, I really had no idea I'd be using the third best team in the league right off the bat. That's how it worked out though, so I obviously can't take New Orleans this week.

If you do still have the Saints available, it's an interesting debate between them and the Falcons:

Win probability: NO 85.4%, SEA 81.3%

Popularity: SEA 18.1%, NO 11.7%

Future value: The Saints will be large road favorites against the Rams (-14.5 at SBET), Bucs (-17.5), and Redskins (-14), and will be laying a huge number against the Bucs in Week 16 at home (-17.5 right now; I realize this makes no sense). The Seahawks are favored by nine against TB in Week 15, but there are plenty of options that week; Seattle has essentially zero future value.

Future popularity: If they win, the Saints will have been used by 53% of OFP survivors after this week; the Seahawks will be at 30%.

New Orleans comes out on top in three of the four categories, but they have such a ridiculous amount of future value that I think I'd probably still go with Seattle.

New England (vs. Miami)

The Pats are actually the second biggest favorite of the week at -10.5 (82.8%). They have more value going forward (-10.5 vs NYJ, -13 vs CAR, -16 vs JAX) than the Seahawks, but are less popular this week; I'd probably stick with Seattle and save New England for later if I hadn't used either team.

The lack of available options made my choice unusually simple this week: the Seahawks are the pick.

 

[aburt19]

Atlanta over Washington.

 

[Bobcat10]

I'm thinking Seattle is the play in my pool, just barely over Atlanta.

I usually just roll the first half of the year without looking ahead, and that's what I pretty much did this year only looking ahead once or twice when I had two super matchups. Now, I've got my spreadsheet created with all the crappy losers highlighted in yellow as it's time to start planning.

The reason I'm saving Atlanta is because they are one of the week 17 games I'd want to play (@TB). It would suck royally if they had nothing to play for, but the only other games that look decent are CHI@DET and DENvKC. I'll probably have to save 2 of the 3 to be safe.

I wish I'd have used Philly already this year because they only have one play left vs WAS, albeit a good one. But that could have saved a team that had multiple options. Still, I could have selected Philly @ OAK and be toast already.

Looks like New Orleans will be a road play if you still have them left...not all that terrible though.

Week 14 is shaping up to be my toughest week. NYJ@TB looks like my only play right now as WAS/OAK STL/TEN KC/BUF all play.

 

[Raider Nation]

Thanks for those articles, Lehigh. Awesome stuff.

 

[Lehigh98]

Think its time to go to Rev 2 of this strategy...

Week 1: BAL vs KC

Week 2: WAS vs STL

Week 3: NYG @ TB

Week 4: SF vs STL

Week 5: PHI vs TB

Week 6: GB vs DET

Week 7: IND @ STL

Week 8: SD vs OAK

Week 9: JAX vs KC

Week 10: MIN vs DET

Week 11: NO @ TB

Week 12: ATL vs TB

Week 13: PIT vs OAK

Week 14: TEN vs STL

Week 15: DEN vs OAK

Week 16: CIN vs STL

Week 17: Whoever has something to play for vs someone who doesn't

(Subject to shuffling as the year develops if I'm still in the pool)

Torn between ATL and SEA, SEA would plug right in above but going to review all of them before deciding.

 

[Raider Nation]

Think its time to go to Rev 2 of this strategy...

Week 1: BAL vs KC

Week 2: WAS vs STL

Week 3: NYG @ TB

Week 4: SF vs STL

Week 5: PHI vs TB

Week 6: GB vs DET

Week 7: IND @ STL

Week 8: SD vs OAK

Week 9: JAX vs KC

Week 10: MIN vs DET

Week 11: NO @ TB

Week 12: ATL vs TB

Week 13: PIT vs OAK

Week 14: TEN vs STL

Week 15: DEN vs OAK

Week 16: CIN vs STL

Week 17: Whoever has something to play for vs someone who doesn't

(Subject to shuffling as the year develops if I'm still in the pool)

Torn between ATL and SEA, SEA would plug right in above but going to review all of them before deciding.

The more I think about it, I really think the Pats are a safe choice.I have two entries in my big pool. N.E. will be one, with either Atl/Sea/GB being the other.

 

[Lehigh98]

The more I think about it, I really think the Pats are a safe choice.I have two entries in my big pool. N.E. will be one, with either Atl/Sea/GB being the other.

Who would you go with in week 14? NE hosting CAR looks like one of the better options and not too much else jumps out at me.ETA: Guess I could bump PIT back to 14 there's a bunch of options in week 13.

 

[Lehigh98]

I wussed out and took ATL.

I don't trust Seattle and the struggling O-Line (look at PHI vs OAK) and wanted to keep NE available for week 14 if I'm still alive.

 

[Lehigh98]

Now potentially looking at...

Week 1: BAL vs KC

Week 2: WAS vs STL

Week 3: NYG @ TB

Week 4: SF vs STL

Week 5: PHI vs TB

Week 6: GB vs DET

Week 7: IND @ STL

Week 8: SD vs OAK

Week 9: ATL vs WAS

Week 10: MIN vs DET

Week 11: NO @ TB

Week 12: DAL vs OAK

Week 13: PIT vs OAK

Week 14: NE vs CAR

Week 15: DEN vs OAK (or SEA vs TB)

Week 16: CIN vs KC

Week 17: Whoever has something to play for vs someone who doesn't

(Subject to shuffling as the year develops if I'm still in the pool)

 

[zed2283]

Now potentially looking at...

Week 1: BAL vs KC

Week 2: WAS vs STL

Week 3: NYG @ TB

Week 4: SF vs STL

Week 5: PHI vs TB

Week 6: GB vs DET

Week 7: IND @ STL

Week 8: SD vs OAK

Week 9: ATL vs WAS

Week 10: MIN vs DET

Week 11: NO @ TB

Week 12: DAL vs OAK

Week 13: PIT vs OAK

Week 14: NE vs CAR

Week 15: DEN vs OAK (or SEA vs TB)

Week 16: CIN vs KC

Week 17: Whoever has something to play for vs someone who doesn't

(Subject to shuffling as the year develops if I'm still in the pool)

I'm going Atlanta this week too, but in the next two weeks I'm looking:Week 10: NO @ StL

Week 11: MIN vs. Sea

Six of one, half dozen of the other... but is there anything particular you like better about yours?

 

[Lehigh98]

Now potentially looking at...

Week 1: BAL vs KC

Week 2: WAS vs STL

Week 3: NYG @ TB

Week 4: SF vs STL

Week 5: PHI vs TB

Week 6: GB vs DET

Week 7: IND @ STL

Week 8: SD vs OAK

Week 9: ATL vs WAS

Week 10: MIN vs DET

Week 11: NO @ TB

Week 12: DAL vs OAK

Week 13: PIT vs OAK

Week 14: NE vs CAR

Week 15: DEN vs OAK (or SEA vs TB)

Week 16: CIN vs KC

Week 17: Whoever has something to play for vs someone who doesn't

(Subject to shuffling as the year develops if I'm still in the pool)

I'm going Atlanta this week too, but in the next two weeks I'm looking:Week 10: NO @ StL

Week 11: MIN vs. Sea

Six of one, half dozen of the other... but is there anything particular you like better about yours?

Guess it just comes down to who you think has a better chance to upset MIN, DET or SEA.This is just a guidline for me, may swap around again if I'm still around depending on how games go, injuries, etc.

 

[Restricted]

I'm leaning NE. A weeks rest, going against a traveling team which will throw out three rookie DBs sounds great using them before the end of the season when it gets really cold and the games may not mean as much.

Seeing it out, the only other weeks I would look to use them is W15 and 16 and there are others I can do.

 

[Hoart Petterson]

Sea opened at 9.5 and sharps came right in and books made a quick correction to 10. Not sure if they figured public will fade Det and push that line higher, hope it gets to 11 and then come back on Det and hope for a middle? Or they just see Sea winning handily? Atl scares me. Short week vs. team coming off bye. No thanks.

 

[SouthJersey]

Now potentially looking at...

Week 1: BAL vs KC

Week 2: WAS vs STL

Week 3: NYG @ TB

Week 4: SF vs STL

Week 5: PHI vs TB

Week 6: GB vs DET

Week 7: IND @ STL

Week 8: SD vs OAK

Week 9: ATL vs WAS

Week 10: MIN vs DET

Week 11: NO @ TB

Week 12: DAL vs OAK

Week 13: PIT vs OAK

Week 14: NE vs CAR

Week 15: DEN vs OAK (or SEA vs TB)

Week 16: CIN vs KC

Week 17: Whoever has something to play for vs someone who doesn't

(Subject to shuffling as the year develops if I'm still in the pool)

I'm going Atlanta this week too, but in the next two weeks I'm looking:Week 10: NO @ StL

Week 11: MIN vs. Sea

Six of one, half dozen of the other... but is there anything particular you like better about yours?

Why not Minny week 10 v DET...they're also off teh bye. Or even Miami week 10 v TB

And then take NO week 11 @ TB?

 

[Lehigh98]

I'm leaning NE. A weeks rest, going against a traveling team which will throw out three rookie DBs sounds great using them before the end of the season when it gets really cold and the games may not mean as much.Seeing it out, the only other weeks I would look to use them is W15 and 16 and there are others I can do.

Don't like Week 14 vs CAR? Who ware you planning on that week?

 

[Restricted]

I'm leaning NE. A weeks rest, going against a traveling team which will throw out three rookie DBs sounds great using them before the end of the season when it gets really cold and the games may not mean as much.Seeing it out, the only other weeks I would look to use them is W15 and 16 and there are others I can do.

Don't like Week 14 vs CAR? Who ware you planning on that week?

Either NYJ @ Tampa or Tenn home vs Stl.

 

[B-Deep]

I am going NE

one thing i have working against me is all 6 of the other people alive picked washington week 2 and won, i never see myself picking washington

 

[zed2283]

For the guys going Atlanta, what about the R.White injury?

 

[QuizGuy66]

Went Atlanta, still a bit nervous about it.

I don't subscribe to the theory of saving teams - can't really save a team when you are eliminated.

The thing about Seattle is that they are winless when their opponent scores 2 or more point this year I have a real hard time trusting a 2-5 team, even at home, even against the Lions. With Calvin and Kevin Smith likely back in the line-up, the Lions will have a much more potent offense (they did put up 20 against Pittsburgh). Just too much not to trust with that game. I'll "save" Seattle for another week (like week 24) TYVM.

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Now potentially looking at...

Week 1: BAL vs KC

Week 2: WAS vs STL

Week 3: NYG @ TB

Week 4: SF vs STL

Week 5: PHI vs TB

Week 6: GB vs DET

Week 7: IND @ STL

Week 8: SD vs OAK

Week 9: ATL vs WAS

Week 10: MIN vs DET

Week 11: NO @ TB

Week 12: DAL vs OAK

Week 13: PIT vs OAK

Week 14: NE vs CAR

Week 15: DEN vs OAK (or SEA vs TB)

Week 16: CIN vs KC

Week 17: Whoever has something to play for vs someone who doesn't

(Subject to shuffling as the year develops if I'm still in the pool)

Like say picking Tampa hosting Oakland in Week 17 last year? -QG

 

[Futz]

Seattle is the pick. Seattle's deficiencies (OL&running the ball) are exactly what the Lions defense is deficient in. They can't pass rush consistently and they don't stop the run. Detroit is horrible on the road and their offense will have no continuity with all these players injured which exposes the terrible defense.

Seattle walks way 34-17.

 

[Raider Nation]

Ever have a team which bends you over time after time no matter WHAT you do in their game???

Week 2: Cincinnati @ Green Bay. I teased the Packers and Cincy wins outright.

Week 3: Green Bay @ St. Louis. I teased the Rams and Green Bay destroyed them.

Week 7: Green Bay @ Cleveland. I teased the Browns (to plus 18!) and G.B. destroyed them.

Today: I use one of my last two suicide pool picks on the Packers.

 

[eoMMan]

Next week should be cake with Minny against Detroit.

 

[Raider Nation]

Next week should be cake with Minny against Detroit.

Used 'em already. Probably gonna roll with the Fins over Tampa Bay.

 

[bentley]

Next week should be cake with Minny against Detroit.

Used 'em already. Probably gonna roll with the Fins over Tampa Bay.

Same thing here. The other game I might take is Arizona over Seattle.

 

[Raider Nation]

Next week should be cake with Minny against Detroit.

Used 'em already. Probably gonna roll with the Fins over Tampa Bay.

Same thing here. The other game I might take is Arizona over Seattle.

I'm saving the Cards for W15 @ Detroit. I'm tired of stressing over this crap, so while my head is clear I just mapped out exactly what I'm going to do for the rest of the season. This won't change, barring a major injury.USED: New Orleans, Minnesota, Baltimore, NYG, Philly, Pittsburgh, Indy, Seattle, S.D.

W10: Miami (vs. Tampa Bay)

W11: Dallas (vs. Washington)

W12: Atlanta (vs. Tampa Bay)

W13: Cincinnati (vs. Detroit)

W14: New England (vs. Carolina) or Houston (vs. Seattle)

W15: Arizona (@ Detroit)

W16: San Francisco (vs. Detroit) or New England (vs. JAX)

W17: Denver (vs. Kansas City)

 

[a_troll00]

Boy oh boy, who ever thought a silly contest could cause so much stress? No more risky picks!

Anyways, thanks to Seattle I'm now in good shape for the stretch run. I still have Indy, NE, NO, MIN, PHI, ATL, DEN, and PIT available.