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06 Jan 13
Originally posted by no1marauderThey were trying to score, it wasn't as urgent but the starters were still in.
The two teams played on December 2 in Green Bay and Ponder was 12 for 25 for only 119 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs. There's little reason to think his presence yesterday would have made much of a difference. Green Bay obviously took their hands off the throttle after taking a 24-3 lead early in the third or they probably could have scored more.
There is no reason to think ponder would have won the game but he is obviously better than Webb and there is no reason to think he couldn't have contributed like he did last Sunday. Webb couldn't hit the broadside of a barn if his life depended on it.
06 Jan 13
Originally posted by shortcircuitWebb isn't even more talented than my mom. He is an athlete but he is not a quarterback and never will be a quarterback and that's the difference, Webb makes TJ Yates look like a future first ballot HOF'er.
Explain that to the Texans LAST season when T.J. Yates led them to a playoff win
after not having started a game all season, and getting minimal mop up work.
Minnesota is one dimensional. Remove Adrian Peterson from the line-up, and Ponder
isn't taking that team anywhere.
Webb has more talent than Ponder, but less experience.
But you stick to your guns skippy...and tell Wilson not to choke it up today.
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07 Jan 13
Originally posted by boltyI agree I thought last week was fairly predictable and this week there are a couple of challenges. Mostly in the NFC.
A fairly easy week to pick.. next week will be a lot more interesting IMO.
I think the AFC is going to be the Broncos and Pats. NFC I think is more evenly matched.
But I'm going with:
Broncos
Pats
49ers
Seahawks
Toughest call for me is the Seahawks but I just don't think the Falcons are quite as good as their record and the Seahawks have been very impressive.
07 Jan 13
Originally posted by tomtom232No they didn't pull the starters but Rodgers only threw 6 passes after the first possession in the third and only one went deep. Obviously they were content to avoid any mistakes esp. turnovers that were the only way the Vikes could have gotten back in the game.
They were trying to score, it wasn't as urgent but the starters were still in.
There is no reason to think ponder would have won the game but he is obviously better than Webb and there is no reason to think he couldn't have contributed like he did last Sunday. Webb couldn't hit the broadside of a barn if his life depended on it.
I got the close games wrong; both the Texan and Seahawk defenses dominated more than I thought. They get tougher tests next week.
07 Jan 13
LOL @ Tomtom's excuses for picking the Vikes.
Anyways, round two:
Broncos and Pats, obviously
Packers in a close game that should be every bit as entertaining as the last game.
Seahawks in a not-so-close game. Talk of this team being bad on the road is now officially unfounded. This team is as complete as any other team save the Broncos.
07 Jan 13
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Originally posted by UllrI am going to pick all the Home teams this time.
I agree I thought last week was fairly predictable and this week there are a couple of challenges. Mostly in the NFC.
I think the AFC is going to be the Broncos and Pats. NFC I think is more evenly matched.
But I'm going with:
Broncos
Pats
49ers
Seahawks
Toughest call for me is the Seahawks but I just don't think the Falcons are quite as good as their record and the Seahawks have been very impressive.
I am 2-2.
07 Jan 13
Originally posted by ZambonerI agree with all the picks but the last. Matty Ice is tough at home and I'm still not sold on the Seattle offense which really struggled in the red zone. I think the Falcons will prevail.
LOL @ Tomtom's excuses for picking the Vikes.
Anyways, round two:
Broncos and Pats, obviously
Packers in a close game that should be every bit as entertaining as the last game.
Seahawks in a not-so-close game. Talk of this team being bad on the road is now officially unfounded. This team is as complete as any other team save the Broncos.
07 Jan 13
Originally posted by ZambonerAt least somebody laughs.
LOL @ Tomtom's excuses for picking the Vikes.
Anyways, round two:
Broncos and Pats, obviously
Packers in a close game that should be every bit as entertaining as the last game.
Seahawks in a not-so-close game. Talk of this team being bad on the road is now officially unfounded. This team is as complete as any other team save the Broncos.
07 Jan 13
Patriots
Ravens- this is my upset. I don't know the line for the seahawks game but I'm positive they're being underestimated again and I wouldn't see it as an upset... More like two good teams duking it out with the better defense being crucial to the final outcome.
Seahawks
49ers
07 Jan 13
Originally posted by tomtom232The Pats and Broncos are 9.5 point favorites.
Patriots
Ravens- this is my upset. I don't know the line for the seahawks game but I'm positive they're being underestimated again and I wouldn't see it as an upset... More like two good teams duking it out with the better defense being crucial to the final outcome.
Seahawks
49ers
The Niners are favored by 3. The Falcons by only 1.http://www.thespread.com/nfl-articles/010713-2013-nfl-divisional-playoff-point-spread-odds-a-overunder-totals?tmpl=component&layout=default&page=
09 Jan 13
Originally posted by shortcircuitGood picks but you know in your heart that the hawks are gonna win. 😛
I will take the following, while trailing the three leaders at 3-1:
Patriots - But I would be delighted to be wrong here and I will cheer for the Texans
Broncos - Peyton dominates the Ravens
49'ers - This may be the best of all 4 games
Falcons - Because I am tired of hearing about Seattle.