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Which Team Is Primed To Make A SB Run (1 Viewer)
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thehornet
Footballguy
looked like a Super Bowl qb today.
gethugefast1
Footballguy
Dentist
***Official FBG Dentist***
I don't even want to think about this.
I hate it when horrible flawed teams win, which now isn't even the exception in the NFL anymore, it's the rule.
But there's no one team that can be counted on every week to kick butt.... even some of the best teams are just a LITTLE better than their opponents... Houston eeking out wins in OT over weak teams, Atlanta struggling to win some weeks.
There's no team out there I would trust to win a game if my life depended on it....
so as it has been for 10 years+ running now... it'll just be whoever gets hot late.
I hate it when horrible flawed teams win, which now isn't even the exception in the NFL anymore, it's the rule.
But there's no one team that can be counted on every week to kick butt.... even some of the best teams are just a LITTLE better than their opponents... Houston eeking out wins in OT over weak teams, Atlanta struggling to win some weeks.
There's no team out there I would trust to win a game if my life depended on it....
so as it has been for 10 years+ running now... it'll just be whoever gets hot late.
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What about now?
Assani Fisher
Footballguy
Now they've still been beaten by the Titans and Raiders and taken to OT by the Chiefs.
asuterlowe
Footballguy
Thats the best part of the NFL, every game matters, you're saying you would rather roll easily through the regular season and then win it all in the playoffs? What's entertaing about having a clear best team. The fact these teams are close enough that they need to prove themselves every single week is one of the best things about the NFL. Watching the Packers essentially surrender to the Giants when they are competing with the Bears for the division was on of the most unnerving things I have ever seen'Dentist said:
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LOFL, which is the very reason they qualify for the thread topic. Thanks for the info.
totally transformative win. Didn't think Batch had that kind of game in him. Defense really is completely restored from the debacle they were at times earlier in the year. I just couldn't believe it could happen so instantly. That being said, nothing is given to you, still need to take care of business. Steelers have bad habit of playing down to bad teams.
he_hate_me_too
Footballguy
Watch out for the Cincinnati Bengals.
another steelers homer who agrees the with assessment that the steelers are not that good. sure, it was a good win last night, maybe even a turning point in 2012. however, this team does not have it. way too many issues: special teams are horrid, mike wallace and mendenhall are underperforming, the turnovers never seem to end, ditto with the injuries. i think the packers ae flying under the radar but that's kind of cheating--my pick would be the bengals. even thought they have a tough four-game run to end the season, they have some playoff experience and will get in at 10-6.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
The Packers have lost only 5 games out of their last 30 or so.'Dentist said:
Sabertooth
Footballguy
The Colts seem to be a contender. Luck looks like a 10 year vet out there and his rushing skill might put them over the hump. Avery, Hilton, and Brazill look to be very nice compliments to Wayne.
DoubleG
Footballguy
But 4 of those 5 have been in the last 12 or so. Just sayin'
Dentist
***Official FBG Dentist***
No, the problem with the NFL is that not very many games actually matter.Today's NFL is.. just win 9, 10 games... then as long as you're hot for a 3-4 game stretch in January you can win a title.
You only need to prove you're in the top 1/2 of the league and then be playing hot in January... that's the new anatomy for champions.
Yeah, i'd love to see a team blow out every single opponent and then win the super bowl, then at least i'd know i'd been seeing true dominance... the game played at its highest level.
it's a shame the 2007 Pats simply ran out of gas at the end and had to be matched with a team that was hot and that had just played them a few weeks prior.
even the 11-1 teams this year don't impress me... a great team doesn't let the Jags and lions take them to OT... they blow them out.
This is one of the things that's been making college football better than the nfl of late... when you see a college champion you're seeing an elite team that probably hasn't lost... and in many cases didn't even play a close game... that's dominance.
Winning an nfl game by 3... 7 points... that basically just means you played to a draw and one team caught a good bounce or got the right call at the right time.. proves little.
Rick James
Footballguy
Still no love for Atlanta anywhere. Hilarious. Imagine if they played STL twice and lost one and tied another. Or if Atlanta allowed Russell Wilson to go 97 yards and win the game. Wouldn't hear the end of it.
But SF and CHI get a pass.
But SF and CHI get a pass.
Dentist
***Official FBG Dentist***
I like Atlanta, but it's hard to buy-in to their 11-1 recordYes, ultimately they are winning which is what mattersBut when you
nly beat Carolina by 2 at homeonly beat oakland at home by 3only beat Arizona at home by 4And only beat tampa (albieit on the road) by 1then you have the look of a team that is probably more like an 8-4 team that's ripe.. and i mean ultra ripe for upset.Matt Ryan isn't Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady and the running game is marginal and the defense doesn't impress me.If anything they're a regular season fluke... and they're going to be exposed in the postseason.As a chiefs fan, i'm rooting for Tony G to get a title... best TE ever... but I definitely don't trust this team enough to ever bet on them.
biju
Footballguy
Indianapolis will likely make the playoffs. They will also likely be a doormat for whoever they play. I also expect a serious "regression" in 2013 as their schedule will be significantly more difficult.I guess I just don't think they are a real 8-4 team.
smackdaddies
Footballguy
Have to think Seattle has a shot - good defense, strong run game, qb appears to be more than good enough. Going into Chicago and really taking to that defense (they were completely gassed at the end of the game) makes me think pretty highly of them
smackdaddies
Footballguy
I think Indi does not have a shot - Luck has thown almost as many int's as TD's. Get into the playoffs against teams with great defenses and they are toast.
I feel very comfortable saying IND can not beat three of DEN, NE, BAL, HOU in a row. Defense is too soft and no running game. Also Luck is still inconsistent and erratic. Any of those teams would have probably buried him yesterday. So impressed with what he did late in the fourth quarter, but the Lions inability to finish drives (partially b/c of injuries to scheffler and broyles) and their weak secondary helped a ton. IND is a great story, but they are very likely one and done in the playoffs.
Seattle and Pittsburgh are very fascinating. The #6 seed in both conferences will likely be that team to be feared
Seattle and Pittsburgh are very fascinating. The #6 seed in both conferences will likely be that team to be feared
doowain
Footballguy
Cincinnati Bengals
If Dalton can continue to limit mistakes, I think this team has a real shot to surprise PROVIDED they can get one of the wild card spots.
Overall, as a team, they are surging.
The defense is playing extremely well and the defensive line is arguably the best in the NFL. Any team they play without an elite offensive line is really going to have problems. And in December/January, that could be huge.
The running game has improved dramatically in the past few weeks. BJGE is running better, but the right side of that line is just blowing holes open. Zeitler/Andre Smith are playing at a really high level. If this can continue, it's only going to make their passing game open up.
If Dalton can continue to limit mistakes, I think this team has a real shot to surprise PROVIDED they can get one of the wild card spots.
Overall, as a team, they are surging.
The defense is playing extremely well and the defensive line is arguably the best in the NFL. Any team they play without an elite offensive line is really going to have problems. And in December/January, that could be huge.
The running game has improved dramatically in the past few weeks. BJGE is running better, but the right side of that line is just blowing holes open. Zeitler/Andre Smith are playing at a really high level. If this can continue, it's only going to make their passing game open up.
Indy has only won a single game by two scores all year- a 17 point win against the punchless post-MJD Jags. They've allowed 41 more points than they've scored. Their only win against a team with a winning record was their FG win over GB in the "win one for Chuck" game. Every contender in the AFC is licking their chops at the prospect of drawing Indy in the playoffs.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
If they can get to the postseason, I wouldn't rule them out against anyone.
and shameless bump.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Redskins are winning the NFC East.
I'd love to see a Seattle/Washington rookie qb showdown.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Chaz McNulty
Footballguy
I don't see Washington making a run even if they make the playoffs. Now Seattle on the other hand...
Hawks at 50-1 and Vikes at 200-1 looking miiiiiiiiiighty sweet right now. Bucs at 80-1... not so much.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Rookie QB showdown starts next Sunday.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Rookie QB showdown starts next Sunday.
fatness
Footballguy
2 fine rookie QB's there, that's for sure. We'll be talking about both of them 10 years from now.Rookie QB showdown starts next Sunday.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Hope so. Would love to have an East coast rival for years to come. Not just teams but the two players vying to be best in their class.2 fine rookie QB's there, that's for sure. We'll be talking about both of them 10 years from now.Rookie QB showdown starts next Sunday.
Todd Andrews
Footballguy
I expect that this is the first of many NFC playoff matchups between these two. I think Luck is great, too, but RGIII and Wilson have both really impressed me with how smart they play, as well as their physical talents. Have there ever been two rookie QBs in one season who took their teams to the playoffs and averaged at or around 100 passer ratings (RGIII is over and Wilson just under 100, I believe)?'fatness said:2 fine rookie QB's there, that's for sure. We'll be talking about both of them 10 years from now.'mad sweeney said:'Donnybrook said:Rookie QB showdown starts next Sunday.
fatness
Footballguy
And have there ever been 3 rookie QB's who took their teams to the playoffs in the same season? It's really hard to describe how good this year's rookie QB's are. It'll take a few years to sink in I think.
FUBAR
Footballguy
Bengals vs. Seahawks. 
(or maybe 
)Agreed. This year could turn out to rival 1983, which is usually considered the greatest year for drafting qb's (Elway, Jim Kelly, Marino).
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Should be a fun game to watch. Two rookie QBs playing very well, two underrated defenses also playing well. Good playoff matchup.'Donnybrook said:Rookie QB showdown starts next Sunday.
