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carolina_21
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BustedKnuckles
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BustedKnuckles
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One thing that became clear is the effect bad weather can have, from helping to shut down the Patriots to high winds throwing the Seahawks' passing game for a loop and further hampering the Giants' so-called passing attack.
Weather must be on everybody's minds this week. And with your only thoughts about making sure you field the best starting lineup in the championship game, let's take a look at some of the potential bad-weather games this weekend. Ignore the forecast at this moment because the weekend is still relatively far off. Focus on the actual forecast late Friday and Saturday, with a final check on Sunday morning. And then do what's below if things look bad.
Cleveland at Cincinnati. Both of these defenses have had their problems so let's hope the weather is clear. If it is, this could be another shootout - though not one along the lines of the Browns' 51-45 win in Week 2. If things are bad, Jamal Lewis is the one great play. The Bengals have been so shaky on offense the past three weeks that any sort of adversity is enough reason to try to bench Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. And as good as Derek Anderson has been this year, last week proved that the Browns aren't going to drop huge numbers in a blizzard.
Green Bay at Chicago. You really shouldn't be playing any Bears to start with. And if things get hairy, don't even think about playing either of the receivers or tight ends, the last remaining Bears who might be slight factors. The Packers are trickier. Ryan Grant is a must-start. But how bad do things have to be to sit Brett Favre or Greg Jennings?
Given Favre's experience in the cold and his season-long consistency, I would want things to be substantially miserable before sitting them. Weather in Soldier Field also can change dramatically, and quickly. The good news for the Packers is that the Bears are bad enough that this game was not moved to the late-afternoon slot for TV, which will help the weather odds.
Miami at New England. First, do not start Greg Camarillo. And then root for, at minimum, acceptable weather because horrible weather clearly has the potential to shut down Brady and Moss. The Dolphins' defense does not, no matter how much they want to defend the honor of their 1972 brethren.
But in anything short of miserable weather, the Patriots should be fine. They have performed well in bitter cold (vs. Philadelphia, vs. Pittsburgh) and in reasonable wind (at Baltimore). It would take a storm at least on par with last week's before I start thinking about sitting anybody out of the norm.
Giants at Buffalo. You should be afraid to start anybody in the Giants passing game other than Plaxico Burress. Jeremy Shockey is down and the possible replacements (Kevin Boss, Michael Matthews) are long shots. Eli Manning, Amani Toomer and others all are unreliable, especially in Buffalo, where chances of good passing weather in late December are slim.
Buffalo, like Chicago, is one of those places where weather can change dramatically, multiple times, during a game. Wind is a virtual lock and Brandon Jacobs figures to be the best play. Same thing for Buffalo's passing game: Don't start Trent Edwards or Lee Evans. Marshawn Lynch is the only reasonable Bills play, although he will have trouble against a defense that plays well on the road.
Dallas at Carolina. Wind was a problem last week but is unlikely to be a big issue again. If it howls again, you would want to sit Steve Smith. Tony Romo's status depends on his health, not the weather.
Baltimore at Seattle. The Seahawks have played well at home in all kinds of weather. It would take something especially bad to think about sitting Matt Hasselbeck. Against a spotty Ravens secondary, he and any Seahawks receivers you usually start should be great plays.
Weather must be on everybody's minds this week. And with your only thoughts about making sure you field the best starting lineup in the championship game, let's take a look at some of the potential bad-weather games this weekend. Ignore the forecast at this moment because the weekend is still relatively far off. Focus on the actual forecast late Friday and Saturday, with a final check on Sunday morning. And then do what's below if things look bad.
Cleveland at Cincinnati. Both of these defenses have had their problems so let's hope the weather is clear. If it is, this could be another shootout - though not one along the lines of the Browns' 51-45 win in Week 2. If things are bad, Jamal Lewis is the one great play. The Bengals have been so shaky on offense the past three weeks that any sort of adversity is enough reason to try to bench Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. And as good as Derek Anderson has been this year, last week proved that the Browns aren't going to drop huge numbers in a blizzard.
Green Bay at Chicago. You really shouldn't be playing any Bears to start with. And if things get hairy, don't even think about playing either of the receivers or tight ends, the last remaining Bears who might be slight factors. The Packers are trickier. Ryan Grant is a must-start. But how bad do things have to be to sit Brett Favre or Greg Jennings?
Given Favre's experience in the cold and his season-long consistency, I would want things to be substantially miserable before sitting them. Weather in Soldier Field also can change dramatically, and quickly. The good news for the Packers is that the Bears are bad enough that this game was not moved to the late-afternoon slot for TV, which will help the weather odds.
Miami at New England. First, do not start Greg Camarillo. And then root for, at minimum, acceptable weather because horrible weather clearly has the potential to shut down Brady and Moss. The Dolphins' defense does not, no matter how much they want to defend the honor of their 1972 brethren.
But in anything short of miserable weather, the Patriots should be fine. They have performed well in bitter cold (vs. Philadelphia, vs. Pittsburgh) and in reasonable wind (at Baltimore). It would take a storm at least on par with last week's before I start thinking about sitting anybody out of the norm.
Giants at Buffalo. You should be afraid to start anybody in the Giants passing game other than Plaxico Burress. Jeremy Shockey is down and the possible replacements (Kevin Boss, Michael Matthews) are long shots. Eli Manning, Amani Toomer and others all are unreliable, especially in Buffalo, where chances of good passing weather in late December are slim.
Buffalo, like Chicago, is one of those places where weather can change dramatically, multiple times, during a game. Wind is a virtual lock and Brandon Jacobs figures to be the best play. Same thing for Buffalo's passing game: Don't start Trent Edwards or Lee Evans. Marshawn Lynch is the only reasonable Bills play, although he will have trouble against a defense that plays well on the road.
Dallas at Carolina. Wind was a problem last week but is unlikely to be a big issue again. If it howls again, you would want to sit Steve Smith. Tony Romo's status depends on his health, not the weather.
Baltimore at Seattle. The Seahawks have played well at home in all kinds of weather. It would take something especially bad to think about sitting Matt Hasselbeck. Against a spotty Ravens secondary, he and any Seahawks receivers you usually start should be great plays.
Good analysis overall, though I wouldn't sit Moss, even in a blizzard. He did have 79 yards last week, and Brady never went away from him. It seems clear that they want him to get a few more TDs this year, and, if possible, break the record.
buzzhunter
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I know we can't believe forecasts this far out, but if any of this comes to fruition it could make for some F-ed up Super Bowls:
5 game cities forecasted for snow (OK, so three of these are actually in domes... DRAT! Bring back the Met!).
7 game cities forecasted for rain (2 in domes).
After the wonderful result of benching Lee Evans at the last minute last week and beating the Tom Brady owner, I will be keeping a close eye here: http://www.wunderground.com/sports/NFL/
5 game cities forecasted for snow (OK, so three of these are actually in domes... DRAT! Bring back the Met!).
7 game cities forecasted for rain (2 in domes).
After the wonderful result of benching Lee Evans at the last minute last week and beating the Tom Brady owner, I will be keeping a close eye here: http://www.wunderground.com/sports/NFL/
BustedKnuckles
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Dude...warner plays at home in arizona....even if he was`nt atlanta plays this really big dome shaped building
buzzhunter
Footballguy
Georgia Dome A/C down?
glock
"Don't grumble, give a whistle!"
Dude...warner plays at home in arizona....even if he was`nt atlanta plays this really big dome shaped building
After last weekend I'm gun shy... and stoopid.
