NFL Playoff Pick'em

[Bond]

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1. Rank the twelve playoffs team from 12-1.
2. Gain points from wins.
3. Ideally the teams you believe will lose during the wildcard weekend should be 1-4.
4. Profit?

AFC

(1) New England Patriots (14-2)
(2) Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
(3) Indianapolis Colts (10-6)
(4) Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)
(5) Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
(6) New York Jets (11-5)

NFC

(1) Atlanta Falcons (13-3)
(2) Chicago Bears (11-5)
(3) Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)
(4) Seattle Seahawks (7-9)
(5) New Orleans Saints (11-5)
(6) Green Bay Packers (10-6)

[Bond]

12. Green Bay Packers
11. New England Patriots
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
9. New Orleans Saints
8. Atlanta Falcons
7. Indianapolis Colts
6. Chicago Bears
5. Baltimore Ravens
4. New York Jets
3. Philadelphia Eagles
2. Kansas City Chiefs
1. Seattle Seahawks

[ZebraRampage]

12. New England Patriots
11. Philadelphia Eagles
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
9. New Orleans Saints
8. Baltimore Ravens
7. Atlanta Falcons
6. Chicago Bears
5. Indianapolis Colts
4. Green Bay Packers
3. New York Jets
2. Kansas City Chiefs
1. Seattle Seahawks

[Professor S]

12. Patriots
11. Falcons
10. Steelers
9. Bears
8. Ravens
7. Saints
6. Colts
5. Packers
4. Eagles
3. Jets
2. Chiefs
1. Seahawks

[Vampyr]

(12) Bears
(11) Patriots
(10) Steelers
(9) Falcons
(8) Eagles
(7) Colts
(6) Saints
(5) Chiefs
(4) Jets
(3) Packers
(2) Ravens
(1) Seahawks


I'm going to take a risk on who I would like to see win. :)


EDIT: I'm doing this right, right? The ordering doesn't matter for 1-4, 5-8, and 9 - 10 doesn't matter, does it?

EDIT 2: List is fixed.

[Bond]

EDIT: I'm doing this right, right? The ordering doesn't matter for 1-4, 5-8, and 9 - 10 doesn't matter, does it?
It does, sorry if I didn't make that clear. When a team wins you receive that many number of points, so you want to rank all the teams purposefully, basically from your Superbowl winner (12) to your sure-bet wildcard loser (1).

[Vampyr]

It does, sorry if I didn't make that clear. When a team wins you receive that many number of points, so you want to rank all the teams purposefully, basically from your Superbowl winner (12) to your sure-bet wildcard loser (1).

Right, but if I think 1 - 4 will all lose, then the order of them doesn't matter, right? Same with 5 - 8 and 9 - 10, I'm essentially just picking groups of losers.

edit: nevermind, I was being dumb, I see how it works. :) I'll fix them tomorrow, too sleepy right now.

[Acebot44]

Haven't watched one full game this season, so let 'er roll!

12. Bears
11. Steelers
10. Patriots
9. Falcons
8. Packers
7. Saints
6. Jets
5. Ravens
4. Eagles
3. Colts
2. Chiefs
1. Seahawks

[The Germanator]

12. Patriots
11. Saints
10. Eagles
9. Ravens
8. Falcons
7. Steelers
6. Bears
5. Jets
4. Packers
3. Colts
2. Chiefs
1. Seahawks

[KillerGremlin]

Eh, I have no idea. This has been the strangest year of football in a long time with a lot of upsets and a good mixture of quality and below-average play from just about every team.

12. New England Patriots
11. Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Atlanta Falcons
9. Indianapolis Colts
8. Philadelphia Eagles
7. Baltimore Ravens
6. New Orleans Saints
5. Chicago Bears
4. Green Bay Packers
3. New York Jets
2. Kansas City
1. Seattle

[BreakABone]

12. Saints
11. Patriots
10. Eagles
9. Steelers
8. Falcons
7. Ravens
6. Jets
5. Bears
4. Packers
3. Colts
2. Chiefs
1. Seahawks

[Bond]

We all seem to have a lot of faith in Pete Carroll's 7-9 Seattle Seahawks...

[Typhoid]

Being a relatively large fan, it breaks my heart to rank the Seahawks anything other than 12th - but logic dictates that since they only got 7 wins in the season, they probably won't get 4 in the playoffs. And I just ranked the Saints low because they're most likely going to decimate Seattle, and I'm a preemptive sore loser.


12. New England Patriots
11. Atlanta Falcons
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
9. Chicago Bears
8. Baltimore Ravens
7. New Orleans Saints
6. New York Jets
5. Green Bay Packers
4. Philadelphia Eagles
3. Indianapolis Colts
2. Seattle Seahawks
1. Kansas City Chiefs

[Jason1]

Hope its not too late, technically the first playoff game has started but there is no score yet...and its Seattle who will obviously lose...


12. New England Patriots
11. Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Philadelphia Eagles
9. Atlanta Falcons
8. Indianapolis Colts
7. Kansas City Chiefs
6. Green Bay Packers
5. Baltimore Ravens
4. New Orleans Saints
3. Chicago Bears
2. New York Jets
1. Seattle Seahawks.

[Fox 6]

Hope its not too late, technically the first playoff game has started but there is no score yet...and its Seattle who will obviously lose...

As of half time :lolz:

[Bond]

Who went and resurrected Matt Hasselbeck's career?

[KillerGremlin]

Who went and resurrected Matt Hasselbeck's career?

An injured, over-rated, fluke-winning Superbowl team. :p

I expected the Saints to get pounded in round two of the playoffs, so this is not as shocking as it seems.

[gekko]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha.

On the plus side, at least you all picked the wrong team so no one is losing yet :p

[Vampyr]

Wow, can't believe that. :o

The Saints have been kind of off all year, but I didn't see any way Seattle would win that.

Just goes to show, any given Sunday.

Or Saturday.

[Typhoid]

I was so pumped the Seahawks won.
So pumped.

[Bond]

Standings:

1. Typhoid - 8
2. Acebot44 - 7
2. BreakABone - 7
4. The Germanator - 6
5. Bond - 5
5. Vampyr - 5
7. ZebraRampage - 4
7. Professor S - 4
7. KillerGremlin - 4
10. Jason1 - 3

[Professor S]

Well, I did almost as poorly as one could today...

[Bond]

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[Professor S]

Bond, your fan status aside, you do know the Packers aren't going very far, right? No running game, and Rodgers is one hit away from taking the short bus home.

[Bond]

Bond, your fan status aside, you do know the Packers aren't going very far, right? No running game, and Rodgers is one hit away from taking the short bus home.
Fan status aside, I actually think this team has good potential to go far in the playoffs. We have a top five defense, an excellent quarterback and receiving core, and a potentially good-to-great running back in James Starks. We can beat any NFC playoff team, although it will be difficult to get past the Falcons in Atlanta.

[Professor S]

That's if they get past the Eagles. I bet that they would, but the momentum may be changing. I'd love to have bet wrong.

[Bond]

A victory for canines everywhere!

Standings:

1. Bond - 22
2. Typhoid - 21
3. Acebot44 - 20
4. The Germanator - 19
5. BreakABone - 18
6. Professor S - 17
7. ZebraRampage - 16
8. KillerGremlin - 15
9. Jason1 - 14
10. Vampyr - 10

[Vampyr]

I got -every- pick wrong. Wow.

At least I didn't have any of them winning again.

[Bond]

I read a report that David Akers is apparently going through some personal family matters that may have contributed to his two missed field goals last night. Kind of a sad way to end his career if that was his last game with the Eagles.

[The Germanator]

I read a report that David Akers is apparently going through some personal family matters that may have contributed to his two missed field goals last night. Kind of a sad way to end his career if that was his last game with the Eagles.

Yeah, read about that too. I was kind of shocked to hear him say "not how I wanted to end my career with Philadelphia" in his news conference. I don't think anyone on the Eagles or the fan base wants him gone. One bad game doesn't make a career, especially if he was battling a personal issue (although that shouldn't be an excuse.) He should have put six more points on the board yesterday, but he's still probably the most consistent kicker in Eagles history.

Oh, and I'm just glad my dad, a diehard Packers fan who went to the game yesterday, didn't rub it in too much. Although it was probably fun being in that stadium yesterday as the enemy. Looking forward to another season with Andy "I've got to do a better job" Reid!

[Vampyr]

Yeah, read about that too. I was kind of shocked to hear him say "not how I wanted to end my career with Philadelphia" in his news conference. I don't think anyone on the Eagles or the fan base wants him gone. One bad game doesn't make a career, especially if he was battling a personal issue (although that shouldn't be an excuse.) He should have put six more points on the board yesterday, but he's still probably the most consistent kicker in Eagles history.

Oh, and I'm just glad my dad, a diehard Packers fan who went to the game yesterday, didn't rub it in too much. Although it was probably fun being in that stadium yesterday as the enemy. Looking forward to another season with Andy "I've got to do a better job" Reid!

One of those field goals he was totally within his rights to miss. It was 50+ yards in terrible wind.

[Bond]

Oh, and I'm just glad my dad, a diehard Packers fan who went to the game yesterday ...
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[The Germanator]

One of those field goals he was totally within his rights to miss. It was 50+ yards in terrible wind.

It was actually only 41, but yeah, the wind was bad. He had the distance on that one, but just pushed it too much. I don't blame him for that one as much, but it would have been nice to start that game up 3-0.

[Vampyr]

The Packers are doing it again.

[Bond]

The Pack is Back.


Standings:

1. Bond - 44
2. Acebot44 - 39
3. Typhoid - 36
4. Professor S - 32
5. BreakABone - 31
5. Jason1 - 31
7. The Germanator - 30
7. ZebraRampage - 30
9. KillerGremlin - 30
10. Vampyr - 23

[TheGame]

I'm guessing everyone has bears over seahawks.. lmao

[KillerGremlin]

What a weiiiiiiiiiiiird season! Jeez!

But congrats to the Pack. They played an awesome game, and although I predicted the Falcons would advance the furthest in the NFC playoffs it was nice to see their vanilla/consistent gameplay get rocked by the Packers.

I honestly expect a great game with the Packers vs. Bears next week. I would be okay to see either team advance to the Superbowl because I have always been quite impressed with Rodgers and it would make for an offensive Superbowl. He is an awesome hick-douche. I still maintain that the Bears are in over their head a bit, but nevertheless.....

Now let's just see a Jets win.

[Professor S]

Crow, I eat thee. Rodgers is walking on water right now.

[Bond]

Only the second playoff meeting between the Packers and Bears. Crazy.


Standings:

1. Acebot44 - 57
2. Bond - 54
3. Typhoid - 51
4. Professor S - 44
5. BreakABone - 42
6. The Germanator - 41
7. ZebraRampage - 39
7. Vampyr - 39
9. KillerGremlin - 38
10. Jason1 - 36

[KillerGremlin]

Only the second playoff meeting between the Packers and Bears. Crazy.



Ah, but it is the rivalry in the NFL. As far as I am concerned, next week's playoff games are more exciting than the Superbowl will likely be. At least as a Chicago-native. I'm pretty pumped. And like I said, at the end of the day it is a win-win because the Packers are one of the most exciting teams this year, and it would be fun to see Rodgers go to the Championship. At the same time, I can always get behind my home team going to the Superbowl (even though I maintain the Bears are still in over their head. :lol: ).

[Vampyr]

I am for whoever wins the Bears/Packers matchup to win the superbowl.

I would really hate to see the Steelers or the Jets win.

[Acebot44]

What Vamp and KG said. I've always been a fan of both franchises historically, so I might watch the game next weekend to see how it turns out.

[Typhoid]

I want the Packers win, just so Farve can cry himself to sleep even harder.
Plus I've always liked the Packers.

[KillerGremlin]

I want the Packers win, just so Farve can cry himself to sleep even harder.
Plus I've always liked the Packers.

I thought about this, and I think it would be a pretty funny thing if the Packers with the Superbowl the season that Favre retires. Unless of course he comes back next season...which he might.

I like the Packers more now that Rodgers is playing. I think we are going to see some big changes in the NFC North...specifically, I am waiting for the Lions to have an exceptional year.

[Professor S]

I now think the Packers have the best chance of winning it all. They have a great defense and the best QB left in the playoffs. That is a recipe for a championship.

[Bond]

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[Professor S]

I'm not sure, but I think Jay Cutler wishes he was lying in bed right now. He doesn't have the look of a winner.

EDIT: Wow, I posted this before Cutler decided to sit down with a tweaked knee.

[Bond]

I can see the forest through the trees.

[Jason1]

Should be a good Super Bowl, I have no doubt that Pittsburgh will win.

[The Germanator]

Rooting for the Packers. Either way, both of those teams will have at least 3-7 more Super Bowl victories than the Eagles. :(

Early Vegas line is Packers -2 by the way. Slightly surprised that they are the favorites, but I think the Packers will play well in that Dallas stadium.

Obviously my rankings were way off to begin with again this year. I thought we were getting a Saints-Patriots Super Bowl. Whoops.

[Bond]

Standings:

1. Acebot44 - 76
1. Bond - 76
3. Typhoid - 66
4. Professor S - 59
5. BreakABone - 57
6. ZebraRampage - 53
6. KillerGremlin - 53
8. The Germanator - 52
8. Vampyr - 52
10. Jason1 - 36

[ZebraRampage]

I really hope that the Packers beat the Steelers. I'm so sick of those stupid terrile towels.

[KillerGremlin]

I really hope that the Packers beat the Steelers. I'm so sick of those stupid terrile towels.

I would like a Packer fan perspective.

Bond?

Any thoughts?

As someone who watched the Bears play every game this season, I have to say they played MISERABLY yesterday. Okay, so they had a little surge in defense, but they had their second (more like third) and third (more like second :lol: ) string QBs in.

I gotta say, after watching the Steelers disassemble the Jets (and mind you, Big Ben was sick the whole game), and after watching the Packers almost let the Bears tie things up....I'm not sure how I would feel as a Packers fan.

I'm actually quite torn, I like the Steelers and I like Rodgers. And I really like underdogs. And I really really like vengeance and I kind of dislike Brett Favre as a person. So yeah.

[Bond]

I would like a Packer fan perspective.

Bond?

Any thoughts?
Perspective on ...?

[KillerGremlin]

Perspective on ...?

How the Packers vs Steelers game will unfold. How you think everything will go down.

Do you think it will be close? Will it be high scoring?

[Bond]

How the Packers vs Steelers game will unfold. How you think everything will go down.

Do you think it will be close? Will it be high scoring?
I think we will win, but it will be very close ... something like 24-23. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the first overtime game of the playoffs.

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[Jason1]

Standings:

1. Acebot44 - 76
1. Bond - 76
3. Typhoid - 66
4. Professor S - 59
5. BreakABone - 57
6. ZebraRampage - 53
6. KillerGremlin - 53
8. The Germanator - 52
8. Vampyr - 52
10. Jason1 - 36

Not that it makes that huge of a difference, but you need to add 17 to my score, I should have 53.

[Bond]

I am giddy like a school girl.

[Bube]

I would've been giddy as well, but I'm out of town. Can't watch the game :(

I hope I don't learn who wins in the next 5 days.

[Professor S]

I hope I don't learn who wins in the next 5 days.

LOL! Good luck with that...

[Professor S]

Congrats, Bond.

[KillerGremlin]

That was a good game, congrats Bond. I felt it was a bit anti climatic at the end, but you knew the game was over once the 4th down was done with.

On the other hand, what the fuck happened at the half time show? That may have been the single worst live "performance" I have ever heard in my life. The whole show was a huge embarrassment, including Slash.

[TheGame]

On the other hand, what the fuck happened at the half time show? That may have been the single worst live "performance" I have ever heard in my life. The whole show was a huge embarrassment, including Slash.

Honestly, watching it again... I don't see what people thought was so bad about it. :ohreilly: I found it to be one of the more entertaining halftime shows in the last 5-8ish years. IMO the last three ones were worse.

I think they should keep letting people who do "pop" handle the show, and not these lame rock bands. It's supposed to be entertaining and flashy, not just a lame music preformance... that's how I see it anyway. lol

[Vampyr]

You should never expect the half time show to be great. It's always going to be some band who has like 15 minutes to do as much crap as possible. It's never going to be a concert or anything. All in all I thought this one was fine.

[Typhoid]

Personally, I don't understand why they even have a band play at halftime. I mean, alright - obviously I understand - but logic of putting on a good show would dictate that you want something that everyone will enjoy, not just some, a handful, or even half will.

[The Germanator]

I'd just like to see a super awesome marching band or something. I know that really isn't part of pro football's tradition, but a super great marching band would be sweet.

Also, I'm happy for my dad who is a lifelong Packer fan, but I was pretty bummed again this year seeing another team that isn't the Eagles celebrating. Maybe the Flyers and Phillies can bring the parades this year.

[KillerGremlin]

I totally support switching to a full marching band show. They could even do lights. Marching bands kick ass....nothing is more cool than seeing a drum line or hundreds of Brass and Woodwind instruments cranking out the Imperial March.

Whether or not your gravitate towards hip hop or rock, there is no denying that the sound was awful at the Superbowl. The mics were way too loud, Firgie was yelling into her microphone, the two other singers were off beat and out of tune, the autotune was out of tune....I'm sure the sound engineer got fired.