NFL Football Pool Game II

[Hostrauser]

WEEK 14 RESULTS
8. 51.618 Hostrauser

SEASON AVERAGE THROUGH WEEK 14
8. 60.417 Hostrauser

I sure know how to pick 'em!

[Brad]

Thursday, December 17
1. Indianapolis Colts
Saturday, December 19
2. Dallas Cowboys
Sunday, December 20
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Miami Dolphins
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Houston Texans
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. San Francisco 49ers
9. Atlanta Falcons
10. New England Patriots
11. Denver
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Green Bay Packers
14. Seattle Seahawks
15. Minnesota Vikings
Monday, December 21
16. New York Giants



Bonus Question 1: 10

Bonus Question 2: 47

[Marianne]

Attention

FYI, this week's Deadline #1 covers the first two games, since there is also a game on Saturday (deadline #1 covers all games played before Sunday). So if you take advantage of the split deadline, make sure to pick for both Games 1 & 2.

[bigmikedrivesbmw]

Thursday, December 17
1. Indianapolis Colts
Saturday, December 19
2. New Orleans Saints
Sunday, December 20
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Tennessee Titans
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Houston Texans
7. Cleveland Browns
8. San Francisco 49ers
9. New York Jets
10. New England Patriots
11. Denver Broncos
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Green Bay Packers
14. Seattle Seahawks
15. Minnesota Vikings
Monday, December 21
16. New York Giants



Bonus Question 1: 9

Bonus Question 2: 50

[Chapagne]

Indianapolis Colts
New Orleans Saints
Baltimore Ravens
Tennessee Titans
Arizona Cardinals
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Jets
New England Patriots
Denver Broncos
San Diego Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Seattle Seahawks
Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants
BQ1 - 9
BQ2 - 51

[Hostrauser]

Thursday, December 17
1. Indianapolis Colts
Some people are calling this a trap-game for the Colts, but I'm not buying it. Get this: this will be the first time ALL SEASON that a Jaguars opponent enters the game with a winning record.


Saturday, December 19
2. New Orleans Saints
Sean Payton has that good kind of cockiness, and he will be going for 16-0. Besides, the Saints still haven't clinched homefield.


Sunday, December 20
3. Baltimore Ravens
Yeah, Jay Cutler's a mess, but the Bears are not a very good team and their middling-to-poor defense is a big reason why.

4. Tennessee Titans
Since the start of November, the Titans are 6-1 and the Dolphins 5-2. But whereas the Titans' only loss was by 10 points, on the road, against the undefeated Colts, the Dolphins have actually been OUTSCORED their past seven games, 146-154.

5. Arizona Cardinals
The Lions are actually 2-2 in games decided by single digits. Of course, in their other nine games they're 0-9 and have been blown out to the tune of 21 ppg, but let's stick to the non-suicidally-depressing factoids.

6. Houston Texans
Meaningless late-season game? Check. Bad opponent? Check. The Texans ALWAYS look like juggernauts in these situations.

7. Kansas City Chiefs
The Browns and Chiefs are a combined 3-0 when they hold their opponents to less than seven points. So, hey, that's something, I guess. But let's be honest: I'd be more likely to watch my TIVOed NCAA Division II Championship game than this stinker.

8. Philadelphia Eagles
Talk about under-the-radar: anyone else realise the Eagles have the #3 offense in the NFL (behind the Saints and Vikings)? I was kinda hoping the Cardinals would come back to beat the Niners last Monday night, because I really wanted to see Mike Singletary erupt in the press conference: "THEY ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE!"

9. New York Jets
Pass defense. It's important. The Falcons are 30th in passing yards allowed, 31st in opponents' QB rating, and 32nd in pass plays of 20+ yards allowed. Stop looking at Matt Ryan's injury: it's not the cause of this team going in the toilet.

10. Buffalo Bills
While we're on the subject... which defense has the most interceptions in the NFL? Yep, the Bills (25). Which defense had the best passing TDs allowed to interceptions taken margin in the NFL? Yep, the Bills (+15: 10 TDs, 25 INTs). With Randy Moss quitting on his team, Brady targeting Welker on almost every pass, and the rough Buffalo winter weather, I think the Patriots might be in for a long day. Just a hunch.

11. Denver Broncos
Isn't it fitting that Jamarcus Russell wears #2, considering that #2 is a euphemism for you-know-what?

12. Cincinnati Bengals
Winner gets #2 seed in the AFC. Oh, I think the Chargers will win, but I try to always pick against them so that I at least have a consolation prize if they don't.

13. Green Bay Packers
The Packers and Steelers are both in the bottom five in sacks allowed, and I'm not sure Aaron Rodgers will be spending a lot of time upright. But once you lose to the Browns, there's no way I'm picking you until you beat someone.

14. Seattle Seahawks
Ten, twenty, fifty years from now, the one result from the 2009-2010 season that no one will understand: Bucs 38, Packers 28. The Bucs haven't even reached 24 in any onther game, and have been held under 20 eight times.

15. Minnesota Vikings
Carolina has ten players on the IR, including most of their two lines. Battered OL, backup QB versus Minnesota's pass rush? Oh, this one could get mighty ugly.


Monday, December 21
16. Washington Redskins
Season on the line, and your defense gives up 45 points? Giants' defense is allowing over 32 ppg in their last eight games (2-6).


Bonus Question 1: What will be the Point Spread of Game# 15 ( Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers )? 24

Bonus Question 2: What will be the Final Total Points of Game# 16 ( New York Giants vs Washington Redskins )? 38

[jacjar1]

Thursday, December 17
1. Indianapolis Colts
Saturday, December 19
2. New Orleans Saints
Sunday, December 20
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Tennessee Titans
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Houston Texans
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Philadelphia Eagles
9. New York Jets
10. New England Patriots
11. Denver Broncos
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Pittsburgh Steelers
14. Seattle Seahawks
15. Minnesota Vikings
Monday, December 21
16. New York Giants

something tells me to pick the skins.....


Bonus Question 1: 9
Bonus Question 2: 34

[FluteOfTheNewWorld]

Darn looks like I entered this game too late... I keep doing decently but the zeros at the beginning really hurt me...


Thursday, December 17
1. Indianapolis Colts
Saturday, December 19
2. New Orleans Saints
Sunday, December 20
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Tennessee Titans
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Houston Texans
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Philadelphia Eagles
9. Atlanta Falcons
10. New England Patriots
11. Oakland Raiders
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Green Bay Packers
14. Seattle Seahawks
15. Minnesota Vikings
Monday, December 21
16. Washington Redskins



Bonus Question 1: 17 points

Bonus Question 2: 63 points

[Marianne]

1. Indianapolis Colts
2. New Orleans Saints

[Nreuest]

1. Indianapolis Colts
2. New Orleans Saints

[Marianne]

DEADLINE #1 CLOSED

Picks no longer accepted for Games #1 and #2.

DEADLINE #2 STILL OPEN

You may still submit/change picks for Games 3-16 and the Bonus Questions up until Sunday's deadline.

[JediMasterBando]

Sunday, December 20
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Miami Dolphins
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Houston Texans
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Philadelphia Eagles
9. New York Jets
10. New England Patriots
11. Denver Broncos
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Green Bay Packers
14. Seattle Seahawks
15. Minnesota Vikings
Monday, December 21
16. New York Giants



Bonus Question 1: What will be the Point Spread of Game# 15 ( Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers )? 11

Bonus Question 2: What will be the Final Total Points of Game# 16 ( New York Giants vs Washington Redskins )? 33

[Marianne]

3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Tennessee Titans
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Houston Texans
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Philadelphia Eagles
9. New York Jets
10. New England Patriots
11. Denver Broncos
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Green Bay Packers
14. Seattle Seahawks
15. Minnesota Vikings
16. New York Giants

BQ1: 10
BQ2: 45

[Nreuest]

Sunday, December 20
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Miami Dolphins
5. Arizona Cardinals
6. Houston Texans
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Philadelphia Eagles
9. New York Jets
10. New England Patriots
11. Denver Broncos
12. San Diego Chargers
13. Green Bay Packers
14. Seattle Seahawks
15. Minnesota Vikings
Monday, December 21
16. New York Giants



Bonus Question 1: 8

Bonus Question 2: 44

[Marianne]

THE GAME IS NOW OPEN
FOR PICKS FOR
Regular Season Week 16

Pick The Winner Of Each Game: (40 Points Each)


Friday, December 25
1. San Diego Chargers @ Tennessee Titans
Sunday, December 27
2. Buffalo Bills @ Atlanta Falcons
3. Kansas City Chiefs @ Cincinnati Bengals
4. Oakland Raiders @ Cleveland Browns
5. Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers
6. Houston Texans @ Miami Dolphins
7. Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers
8. Carolina Panthers @ New York Giants
9. Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints
11. St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals
12. Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers
13. Denver Broncos @ Philadelphia Eagles
14. New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts
15. Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
Monday, December 28
16. Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears



Bonus Question 1: What will be the Point Spread of Game# 15 ( Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins )?
(15 points, minus the variance of your guess from the actual points scored.)

Bonus Question 2: What will be the Final Total Points of Game# 16 ( Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears )?
(25 points, minus the variance of your guess from the actual points scored.)




Deadline 1 covers Games played before Sunday. Due by kickoff of Game 1 ( Friday, December 25 ). Approximately 7:30PM Eastern.


Deadline 2 covers Games starting Sunday & Monday, plus the Bonus Questions. Due by kickoff of the first Sunday game ( Sunday, December 27 ). Approximately 1:00PM Eastern.


If you miss Deadline 1, you can still submit picks for games covered under Deadline 2, and take "no picks" for the games under Deadline 1.
You may submit all your picks by Deadline 1 if you wish, with the option to change picks covered by Deadline 2 up until that deadline.