TheAssassinMercenary Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I don't think I can really judge anyone yet. It usually takes a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cynthia- Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It is good to avoid snap judgments...but the NFL season also isn't that long. Since 1990, only ~11 percent of teams to start 0-2 have made the playoffs. 0-3 falls to 2 percent, which means the 0-2 teams losing this week is pretty much a disaster. I think it's a bit early to crown 'em, but the eliminations are more clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAssassinMercenary Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It is good to avoid snap judgments...but the NFL season also isn't that long. Since 1990, only ~11 percent of teams to start 0-2 have made the playoffs. 0-3 falls to 2 percent, which means the 0-2 teams losing this week is pretty much a disaster. I think it's a bit early to crown 'em, but the eliminations are more clear. Yeah, definitely. We can probably make safe playoff predictions, but it's too early to go beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Speaking of predictions, I almost forgot my game picks. :P Redskins vs Giants: Redskins have looked up and down already... Giants keep botching leads. It's a tough call. So I'm going with the home team here. Bengals vs Ravens: The way the Ravens are looking so far, I have to say the tigers are going to have some birds for lunch. It'll probably be close though, because of Average Andy and the fact that this matchup has been close a lot lately. Saints vs Panthers: This one's an easy pick for me, I don't even need to be biased. The Saints have looked bad, they probably won't have their QB, and the Panthers are at home. AND even without two starting receivers, they can STILL put up points! Raiders vs Browns: Unless Manziel gets back in there, I think the Raiders will take this for sure. Josh McCown isn't as good as Derek Carr. Falcons vs Cowboys: Srsly, the Cowboys don't have either of their two star players anymore, whereas the Georgia birds still boast Matt Ryan and Julio Jones. Buccaneers vs Texans: Kind of a hard call, I think I'll say Bucs because Jameis Winston is probably better than any QB the Texans have. Chargers vs Vikings: Another tough one... Adrian Peterson actually did stuff last week though, and the Vikings are at home, so I'll say them for now. Jaguars vs Patriots: I don't think this needs an explanation... xP Even though I'd much rather see the Jags win. Eagles vs Jets: I dunno if the Eagles can take on that Jets' D... And the Jets are at home. Steelers vs Rams: Yeeeah, unless the Rams from week 1 appear, I don't see them beating this explosive offense. Might be close regardless though. Colts vs Titans: Neither of these teams are looking that good... lol Mariota had a hell of a debut, but after that, he seemed to collapse. Andrew Luck's Colts seem like they'll need their QB's name no matter what. Still, Luck has more experience than Mariota and is a good QB, so I'll pick the Colts. 49ers vs Cardinals: The Niners suck lol. The Cardinals do not. :P And the red birds are at home. Bills vs Dolphins: Bills look pretty decent, Dolphins, not so much... Bears vs Seahawks: Another one that needs no explanation...lol Broncos vs Lions: Broncos have just looked a little better, if you ask me. Chiefs vs Packers: Chiefs aren't really that great and when was the last time the Packers lost at home? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) It is good to avoid snap judgments...but the NFL season also isn't that long. Since 1990, only ~11 percent of teams to start 0-2 have made the playoffs. 0-3 falls to 2 percent, which means the 0-2 teams losing this week is pretty much a disaster. I think it's a bit early to crown 'em, but the eliminations are more clear.I'd say judging units individual is what the issue is. Whether or not a team is/was good is something you cannot definitively say until the season is over and we can give hindsight to everything. I don't think some things like the 2008 Cardinals being an absolutely fucking awful team that should not even touched a Super Bowl is something people realized until a few years later. Edited September 24, 2015 by Lord Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'd say judging units individual is what the issue is. Whether or not a team is/was good is something you cannot definitively say until the season is over and we can give hindsight to everything. I don't think some things like the 2008 Cardinals being an absolutely fucking awful team that should not even touched a Super Bowl is something people realized until a few years later. That season was a miracle till the very end. But yeah we really shouldn't have made it that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I think the reason you guys made it was Larry Fitzgerald. He alone almost beat the Steelers. ._. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Alucard Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) I'd say judging units individual is what the issue is. Whether or not a team is/was good is something you cannot definitively say until the season is over and we can give hindsight to everything. I don't think some things like the 2008 Cardinals being an absolutely fucking awful team that should not even touched a Super Bowl is something people realized until a few years later. Kurt Warner truly is the NFL jesus. I believe he would have been the GOAT if he didn't spend most of his career in the shadows. The Rams and Cardinals combined have had only 8 playoff appearances in the past 25 years. He was QB for 6 of them..... Edited September 24, 2015 by Team Alucard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizziah Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Just listing my ESPN picks, winners in bold: Redskins vs Giants Falcons vs Cowboys Bengals vs Ravens Raiders vs Browns Colts vs Titans Steelers vs Rams Chargers vs Vikings Jaguars vs Pats Saints vs Panthers Eagles vs Jets Buccaneers vs Texans 49ers vs Cardinals Bills vs Dolphins Bears vs Seahawks Broncos vs Lions Chiefs vs Packers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 So, the Steelers are going to keep doing 2-point conversions. They say it's because they feel comfortable doing it more these days and all, but honestly, the real reason has to be Scobee sucking so much at FGs. xP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cynthia- Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 So, the Steelers are going to keep doing 2-point conversions. They say it's because they feel comfortable doing it more these days and all, but honestly, the real reason has to be Scobee sucking so much at FGs. xP It's an interesting plan- could win things for them or backfire terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Yeah, that's true too. I just really hope Ben and Tomlin know what they're doing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chococoke Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 All I can ask for from the NFL today is for Steve Smith to slap the shit out of Pacman Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Bengals score first vs Ravens, alright. ^^ Meanwhile though, Steelers vs Rams is delayed because the field caught fire after some fireworks. lol I want to see my team already though. xP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Yes Ana, your team needs to continue making this division easier for us to win Rams do have some really good players and they are prone to granting some crunching injuries, will still have to be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Yeah, Rams held us to a FG. But the Steelers have started off a bit slow before and still won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) harbaugh showcasing his gigantic balls in this game, even though we're down 14-7 - Jimmy Smith int when covering green after being torched all day - Converting a 4th and 3 off a fake punt - Going for it on 4th and 5 from midfield and scoring a touchdown lets keep this up Edited September 27, 2015 by Lord Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 UGH, FUCK. The QB curse has struck Ben now, god DAMN IT. He's hurt bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 As much as I don't like Ben that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cynthia- Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 UGH, FUCK. The QB curse has struck Ben now, god DAMN IT. He's hurt bad... QB curse AKA the Rams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Well, I love Big Ben, and it's his left leg, so for all we know, he tore his ACL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 ugh 2 false starts on 1st and goal on the last drive. rams took their own win away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) 4 minutes left COME ON DEFENSE DONT CHOKE EDIT: I am also furious that I benched Ravens D for Jets D. Ravens D got me 6 more points than Jets D so far (pending) and I also put Donte Montcrief over Steve Smith which is a 25 points swing. Steve Smith got 37 and Montcrief got like 11... My friend said it best. [12:55:12] <Gfoley4> LRaven[bAL]: bruh you scored the most points last week being a homer so why not this week? EDIT 2: COME ON Edited September 27, 2015 by Lord Raven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I kind of agree, the Rams beat themselves in the end, but glad my Steelers did enough. Still...sniff. Ben... I wanted to see him eat raven for dinner on Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Can't believe it. Two drops on that drive, our defense blew two leads with big plays ~_~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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