Other Week 17 NFL Games

[Soul]

I hope you're right. But the Romo pro-bowl vote-----clearly a result of the ESPN dumbing-down of the football world----has dampened my confidence.

 

But I don't think Romo makes it if there's a clear viable alternative. As silly as Romo looks in there, there wasn't an obvious other choice. If Grossman had made it, or if Vick had made it, there would be the same arguments that they didn't deserve it.

 

They wouldn't be the same arguements. Romo had played far fewer games and had far fewer good games.

 

Brees was a clear choice to start in the pro bowl. Started every game, is leading his team to a 1st round bye. Look at his stats:

 

Att Comp Pct   Yds   YPA  Lg TD Int 
549 352  64.1  4372  7.96 86 26 11 

 

Compare this to Romo:

 

Att Comp  Pct   Yds   YPA  Lg TD Int 
305 197   64.6  2582  8.47 53 17 12 

 

I mean come on. What other explanation could there be for Romo making it over Brees other than just the fact that most people won't watch the actual games----preferring instead to watch a few ESPN highlights?

 

Romo's barely even played. It was a complete travesty.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I hope you're right. But the Romo pro-bowl vote-----clearly a result of the ESPN dumbing-down of the football world----has dampened my confidence.

 

But I don't think Romo makes it if there's a clear viable alternative. As silly as Romo looks in there, there wasn't an obvious other choice. If Grossman had made it, or if Vick had made it, there would be the same arguments that they didn't deserve it.

 

With the Coach of the Year, I just don't see how Payton gets overlooked.

 

I agree with Banedon here. Romo didn't really belong in the Pro-Bowl. On the other hand, in the NFC he was just as good a choice as the others. Vick and Grossman had their flaws as well. Had they made it, there would be detractors saying they didn't deserve it. The arguments would be different, but there would have been arguments nonetheless. I don't see how Payton isn't Coach of the Year. I don't think most people who actually watch the games will choose anyone else.

[Banedon]

I hope you're right. But the Romo pro-bowl vote-----clearly a result of the ESPN dumbing-down of the football world----has dampened my confidence.

 

But I don't think Romo makes it if there's a clear viable alternative. As silly as Romo looks in there, there wasn't an obvious other choice. If Grossman had made it, or if Vick had made it, there would be the same arguments that they didn't deserve it.

 

They wouldn't be the same arguements. Romo had played far fewer games and had far fewer good games.

 

Brees was a clear choice to start in the pro bowl. Started every game, is leading his team to a 1st round bye. Look at his stats:

 

Att Comp Pct   Yds   YPA  Lg TD Int 
549 352  64.1  4372  7.96 86 26 11 

 

Compare this to Romo:

 

Att Comp  Pct   Yds   YPA  Lg TD Int 
305 197   64.6  2582  8.47 53 17 12 

 

I mean come on. What other explanation could there be for Romo making it over Brees other than just the fact that most people won't watch the actual games----preferring instead to watch a few ESPN highlights?

 

Romo's barely even played. It was a complete travesty.

 

Romo was the 3rd QB. Brees and Bulger are the first two. Brees will start.

[goonys evil twin]

I hope you're right. But the Romo pro-bowl vote-----clearly a result of the ESPN dumbing-down of the football world----has dampened my confidence.

 

But I don't think Romo makes it if there's a clear viable alternative. As silly as Romo looks in there, there wasn't an obvious other choice. If Grossman had made it, or if Vick had made it, there would be the same arguments that they didn't deserve it.

 

With the Coach of the Year, I just don't see how Payton gets overlooked.

 

I agree with Banedon here. Romo didn't really belong in the Pro-Bowl. On the other hand, in the NFC he was just as good a choice as the others. Vick and Grossman had their flaws as well. Had they made it, there would be detractors saying they didn't deserve it. The arguments would be different, but there would have been arguments nonetheless. I don't see how Payton isn't Coach of the Year. I don't think most people who actually watch the games will choose anyone else.

 

No. He clearly wasn't. That's the point. He was inconsistent, like the others. But he'd done far less.

[dew1679666265]

Interesting. I heard this morning on Sunday (actually Saturday) NFL Countdown that Tom Brady won't play significant time against the Titans tommorow. Great news for 1/4th of what we need to happen to make the playoffs.

[Flames24Rulz]

Shockey is now listed as out for tonight's game as well. Combine that with the fact that the Giants are 2-12 whenever Strahan doesn't play, and I really like the 'Skins chances tonight :)

[soccer10k]

NY Giants (-2) over Washington tonight.

[Mizzou]

Although we had a 1% chance of making the playoffs 2 or 3 weeks ago, with this weekends matchups, I'm liking the Rams chances.

 

Go Giants, Saints and Eagles!

[bukie]

Go Giants? That can't be good for the Rams. :)

[TruffleShuffle]

Well apparently the Giants are favored as a road team, so I pick Washington tonight, regardless of what the spread is.

[Mizzou]

Go Giants? That can't be good for the Rams. :)

Whoops! I obviously meant go Redskins. It's been hard keeping track of all the things that had to have gone right for the Rams.

[Soul]

Let's say the Gnats win by 7. How much does GB have to win by to get the point differential tie-break?

[bukie]

Let's say the Gnats win by 7. How much does GB have to win by to get the point differential tie-break?

 

Technically, they'd need to win by 79. However, it would never get to that tiebreak.

[TruffleShuffle]

good to see the giants decided to show up this year

[bukie]

good to see the giants decided to show up this year

 

It looks quite clear that Mizzou's "Go Giants" cheer is what inspired them to this beatdown...

[bukie]

Redskins making a game of it anyway...

[LeftCoastCubFan]

Giants win 34-28. Packers should be out by the time the early games are over (lions or vikes lose). For the Cheeseheads to have the game mean something, the following needs to occur:

 

Lions beat Dallas

Vikings beat Cards

 

Then all but one of the following:

 

Cards beat Chargers

Dolphins beat Colts

49rs beat Broncos

Saints beat Panthers

Browns beat Texans

Seahawks beat Bucaneers

 

Then they just have to beat the Bears

 

Have fun pondering retirement on New Years day Lord Farve

[Flames24Rulz]

Giants win 34-28. Packers should be out by the time the early games are over (lions or vikes lose). For the Cheeseheads to have the game mean something, the following needs to occur:

 

Lions beat Dallas

Vikings beat Cards

 

Then all but one of the following:

 

Cards beat Chargers

Dolphins beat Colts

49rs beat Broncos

Saints beat Panthers

Browns beat Texans

Seahawks beat Bucaneers

 

Then they just have to beat the Bears

 

Have fun pondering retirement on New Years day Lord Farve

 

He won't retire.

 

Chances at the postseason are pretty mute right now. Anytime you have to depend on the Lions, Cardinals/49ers, you know you're in bad shape.

[Andy]

Bye Carolina. :(

 

I picked the Skins by the way

[soccer10k]

Bye Carolina. :(

 

I picked the Skins by the way

 

You going to put up spreads for the other games? I'm at work right now and can't do it at the moment.

[Andy]

Rest of my picks:

 

Kansas City (-2.5)

Minnesota (+2.5)

Carolina (-3)

NY Jets (-12.5)

Pittsburgh (+6)

Dallas (-12.5)

Seattle (+3.5)

Tennessee (-3)

Cleveland (+4)

Philadelphia (-8)

Arizona (+13.5)

San Francisco (+10.5)

Buffalo (+9)

Indianapolis (-9)

Chicago (-3)

[soccer10k]

Heh, one step ahead of me. Thank you kind sir.

[soccer10k]

Kansas City (-2.5)

Minnesota (+2.5)

New Orleans (+3)

NY Jets (-12.5)

Cincinnati (-6)

Dallas (-12.5)

Seattle (+3.5)

New England (+3)

Houston (-4)

Philadelphia (-8)

San Diego (-13.5)

Denver (-10.5)

Baltimore (-9)

Indianapolis (-9)

Chicago (-3)

[TruffleShuffle]

Kansas City (-2.5)

Minnesota (+2.5)

New Orleans (+3)

NY Jets (-12.5)

Pittsburgh (+6)

Dallas (-12.5)

Seattle (+3)

Tennessee (-3)

Houston (-4)

Philadelphia (-8)

San Diego (-13.5)

San Fran (+10.5)

Buffalo (+9)

Miami (+9)

Chicago (-3)

[Derwood]

Gah, stupid Giants. Having them limp into the playoffs only makes an easier first round game for Dallas or Seattle.