New Orleans @ Chicago
Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, Marques Colston and Lance Moore
-vs-
Kyle Orton, Forté, Jones and Peterson, Davis and Hester
Both squads need a win, to keep some hope alive for playoff spot.
Last 3 road game stats for N.O. is 23.3 pts for / 25.6 pts against...Turnover avg. for road is 1.9 with 5 penalties for 42yds... N.O. this year is 1 win and 5 losses on road
Last 3 home game stats for Chi. is 21.3 pts for / 18 pts against...Turnover avg. for home is 1.8 with 3 penalties for 27yds... Chi. is 4 wins and 2 losses at home
I see Brees throwing 240 to 275 yds, 2 int, 2 touchdowns, Bush & Thomas combine for 125 - 130 yds total and maybe a TD.
I see Orton throwing 200 to 220 yds, 1 int, 1-TD, Forte, Jones and Peterson combine for 145 - 165 total and 2 - TDs
It's going to be cold out there, temp is predicted to be around 15º to 20º...
Look for Saints to box up the front to try and stop Forte, but that will only give Orton opportunity to throw middle and secondary to Davis & Hester.
Brees will start fast and early throwing trying to rock Chi. defense, so that Bush & Thomas have room, I don't see it working, look for 2 to 3 sacks in fact...MY PICK - CHICAGO
...........................................
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
2008 Playoff Picture as of Week 15
AFC
1. Tennessee Titans (12-1)*
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3)
3. Denver Broncos (8-5)**
4. New York Jets (8-5)
5. Indianapolis Colts (9-4)***
6. Baltimore Ravens (9-4)
7. Miami Dolphins (8-5)****
8. New England Patriots (8-5)
*-Clinched division & 1st round bye
**-Denver holds head-to-head tiebreaker over New York
***-Indianapolis holds head-to-head tiebreaker over Baltimore
****-Miami has better conference record than New England
NFC
1. New York Giants (11-2)*
2. Carolina Panthers (10-3)
3. Minnesota Vikings (8-5)**
4. Arizona Cardinals (8-5)*
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-4)
6. Dallas Cowboys (8-5)
7. Atlanta Falcons (8-5)
8. Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1)
9. Washington Redskins (7-6)
10. Chicago Bears (7-6)
11. New Orleans Saints (7-6)
*-Clinched division
**-Minnesota has better conference record than Arizona
Another season almost at a close.......
1. Tennessee Titans (12-1)*
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3)
3. Denver Broncos (8-5)**
4. New York Jets (8-5)
5. Indianapolis Colts (9-4)***
6. Baltimore Ravens (9-4)
7. Miami Dolphins (8-5)****
8. New England Patriots (8-5)
*-Clinched division & 1st round bye
**-Denver holds head-to-head tiebreaker over New York
***-Indianapolis holds head-to-head tiebreaker over Baltimore
****-Miami has better conference record than New England
NFC
1. New York Giants (11-2)*
2. Carolina Panthers (10-3)
3. Minnesota Vikings (8-5)**
4. Arizona Cardinals (8-5)*
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-4)
6. Dallas Cowboys (8-5)
7. Atlanta Falcons (8-5)
8. Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1)
9. Washington Redskins (7-6)
10. Chicago Bears (7-6)
11. New Orleans Saints (7-6)
*-Clinched division
**-Minnesota has better conference record than Arizona
Another season almost at a close.......
Monday, December 8, 2008
Week 14 - Sunday Games Recap
Start with Washington/Baltimore game, I wrote in my analyzing that " Turnovers and penalties might do Baltimore in , but, Washington will have to take advantage of them if & when they happen. I don't see Portis running very well in this game against the Ravens rugged run defense. Baltimore probably will be going to LeRon McClain over former starter Willis McGahee again and look for him to post 55 to 65 yds rushing...MY PICK - BALTIMORE"
So, here's what happened: McClain got 61 yds rushing, McGahee 32. Portis just 32yds. In the turnover department QB Campbell had 2 int. and QB Flacco had 1 int. none resulted in a td. Both teams had 2 fumbles with only Baltimore capitalising on their recovery for 1 td. Both were very even in penalties... Baltimore wins 24 to 10
Dallas/Pittsburgh game, I wrote in my analyzing that: "This game IMO will be decided by which team gets the most sacks/int." MY PICK - PITTSBURGH
So, here's what happened: Dallas had 3 sacks for 16 yds. Pittsburgh had 5 sacks for 36 yds. Romo had 3 interceptions. Roethlisberger had 0 int. Pittsburgh wins 20 to 13
Atlanta/New Orleans game, I wrote in my analyzing that: " N.O. has to stop Turner from running wild and gaining 95 to 110 yds." and "Brees needs no INTs thrown!" and " Let Bush and Thomas get involved " MY PICK - NEW ORLEANS
So, here's what happened: Turner had just 61 yds. Brees had 0 int. and Bush & Thomas combined for 182 yds rushing. New Orleans wins 29 to 25
Jacksonville/Chicago game, writing in my analyzing I said: "Chicago has to hold Drew & Taylor to 45yds or less apiece and try to keep Garrard from going mobile and getting balls to Jones & Williams . Jacksonville just has to try and contain Forte and Hester, Orton will do his thing so no worry there...MY PICK - CHICAGO"
So, here's what happened: Chicago came close to holding D & T, Drew had 55yds rushing and 50 yds in 2 kick returns and Taylor had 53 rushing. As for M. Jones and R. Williams, Jones had just 34 yds receiving and Williams had 16. Chicagos Forte he had 69 rushing & 37 receiving, Hester had 80 yds receiving and 22 yds on 3 punt returns. Chicago wins 23 to 10
Houston/Green Bay game, what I wrote was: " Mr Schaub should put some numbers up." and "Texans have to watch them interceptions." and "As for Houstons defense, they need to blitz, last 2 games they haven't had 1 sack. If Rodgers is given to much time he'll burn Houstons secondary. Packers RB Ryan Grant might be able to do some damage if they run him outside." MY PICK - GREEN BAY
So, what happen? Mr Schaub had a freaking 414 passing yds! Houston had 2 sacks for 16yds. Rodgers had 295 passing yds and the 2 top receivers had 149 yds combined. He did spread it around the secondary. as for Grant he had 104 rushing yds and 8 yds receiving. Houston wins 24 to 21...
So, here's what happened: McClain got 61 yds rushing, McGahee 32. Portis just 32yds. In the turnover department QB Campbell had 2 int. and QB Flacco had 1 int. none resulted in a td. Both teams had 2 fumbles with only Baltimore capitalising on their recovery for 1 td. Both were very even in penalties... Baltimore wins 24 to 10
Dallas/Pittsburgh game, I wrote in my analyzing that: "This game IMO will be decided by which team gets the most sacks/int." MY PICK - PITTSBURGH
So, here's what happened: Dallas had 3 sacks for 16 yds. Pittsburgh had 5 sacks for 36 yds. Romo had 3 interceptions. Roethlisberger had 0 int. Pittsburgh wins 20 to 13
Atlanta/New Orleans game, I wrote in my analyzing that: " N.O. has to stop Turner from running wild and gaining 95 to 110 yds." and "Brees needs no INTs thrown!" and " Let Bush and Thomas get involved " MY PICK - NEW ORLEANS
So, here's what happened: Turner had just 61 yds. Brees had 0 int. and Bush & Thomas combined for 182 yds rushing. New Orleans wins 29 to 25
Jacksonville/Chicago game, writing in my analyzing I said: "Chicago has to hold Drew & Taylor to 45yds or less apiece and try to keep Garrard from going mobile and getting balls to Jones & Williams . Jacksonville just has to try and contain Forte and Hester, Orton will do his thing so no worry there...MY PICK - CHICAGO"
So, here's what happened: Chicago came close to holding D & T, Drew had 55yds rushing and 50 yds in 2 kick returns and Taylor had 53 rushing. As for M. Jones and R. Williams, Jones had just 34 yds receiving and Williams had 16. Chicagos Forte he had 69 rushing & 37 receiving, Hester had 80 yds receiving and 22 yds on 3 punt returns. Chicago wins 23 to 10
Houston/Green Bay game, what I wrote was: " Mr Schaub should put some numbers up." and "Texans have to watch them interceptions." and "As for Houstons defense, they need to blitz, last 2 games they haven't had 1 sack. If Rodgers is given to much time he'll burn Houstons secondary. Packers RB Ryan Grant might be able to do some damage if they run him outside." MY PICK - GREEN BAY
So, what happen? Mr Schaub had a freaking 414 passing yds! Houston had 2 sacks for 16yds. Rodgers had 295 passing yds and the 2 top receivers had 149 yds combined. He did spread it around the secondary. as for Grant he had 104 rushing yds and 8 yds receiving. Houston wins 24 to 21...
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Monday Nite Game - Week 14 - 2008
UP-DATE: ALL MY PICKS ARE SUBJECT TO LATE MINUTE CHANGES. PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN SO NOT TO MISS UP-DATED PICK CHOICES. THANK YOU...
Tampa Bay @ Carolina
Talk about 2 teams as even as can be, you have it here, both are 6-0 at home and both are 3-3 on the road. The only thing that stands out between them is the turnover avg. Tampa Bays turnover avg. for road games is 2.3 with penalty avg. of 6 -48yds. Turnover avg. for home games for Carolina is 0.8 with penalty avg. of 7-53yds.
So just from them stats. Carolina needs to turn up the pressure on Garcia and maybe work on getting some fumbles.
Carolinas DE Julius Peppers needs to get tougher this game and find a way to get around TBs OLT Donald Penn and put pressure on Garcia. Tampa Bay will again feed the ball alot to Warrick Dunn and Cadillac Williams, if pass rush defense gets to heavy.
Carolina can beat any team on the ground when RB DeAngelo Williams is having a good game, like 9 TDs in his last 5 games. But, WR Steve Smith will have to be tops Monday nite also. Carolina has to try and stop Bucs MLB Ruud, at times he seems to have a natural attraction to football carriers and knocking them for losses...
Look for Carolinas Williams and Stewart to combined for 110 to 115 yds. look for WR Smith to get 95 to 100 yds receiving and maybe one TD. QB Delhomme probably will have one INT.
Look for Tampa Bays Antonio Bryant to get 55 to 60 yds receiving and even though Garcia could throw 220 to 230 yards, the 2 turnovers will negate that.
Over all this should be a good game to watch, with alot riding on the outcome...I just don't see Carolina collapsing at home like Tampa does on the road. Like so many other games around, look for sacks and TOs to be the deciding factor in tonites game. TB HAS ALLOWED 10 SACKS IN THE LAST 2 GAMES. CAR DE JULIUS PEPPERS HAS 7 SACKS IN THE LAST 4 GAMES... MY PICK - CAROLINA
Tampa Bay @ Carolina
Talk about 2 teams as even as can be, you have it here, both are 6-0 at home and both are 3-3 on the road. The only thing that stands out between them is the turnover avg. Tampa Bays turnover avg. for road games is 2.3 with penalty avg. of 6 -48yds. Turnover avg. for home games for Carolina is 0.8 with penalty avg. of 7-53yds.
So just from them stats. Carolina needs to turn up the pressure on Garcia and maybe work on getting some fumbles.
Carolinas DE Julius Peppers needs to get tougher this game and find a way to get around TBs OLT Donald Penn and put pressure on Garcia. Tampa Bay will again feed the ball alot to Warrick Dunn and Cadillac Williams, if pass rush defense gets to heavy.
Carolina can beat any team on the ground when RB DeAngelo Williams is having a good game, like 9 TDs in his last 5 games. But, WR Steve Smith will have to be tops Monday nite also. Carolina has to try and stop Bucs MLB Ruud, at times he seems to have a natural attraction to football carriers and knocking them for losses...
Look for Carolinas Williams and Stewart to combined for 110 to 115 yds. look for WR Smith to get 95 to 100 yds receiving and maybe one TD. QB Delhomme probably will have one INT.
Look for Tampa Bays Antonio Bryant to get 55 to 60 yds receiving and even though Garcia could throw 220 to 230 yards, the 2 turnovers will negate that.
Over all this should be a good game to watch, with alot riding on the outcome...I just don't see Carolina collapsing at home like Tampa does on the road. Like so many other games around, look for sacks and TOs to be the deciding factor in tonites game. TB HAS ALLOWED 10 SACKS IN THE LAST 2 GAMES. CAR DE JULIUS PEPPERS HAS 7 SACKS IN THE LAST 4 GAMES... MY PICK - CAROLINA
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Week 14 - Sunday Games - 2008
UP-DATE: ALL MY PICKS ARE SUBJECT TO LATE MINUTE CHANGES. PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN SO NOT TO MISS UP-DATED PICK CHOICES. THANK YOU...
Houston @ Green Bay
Whats up with GBs defense? allowing 85 pts in 2 games! Matt Schaub looks to be returning for Houston, but he wasn't all that great when he was playing earlier. If GBs' defense continues their pt giveaway though this week, Mr Schaub should put some numbers up. Texans RB Steve Slaton seems to be a all around football player (running inside, running outside and seems to handle job well as a pass catcher also). Texans have to watch them interceptions.
As for Houstons defense, they need to blitz, last 2 games they haven't had 1 sack. If Rodgers is given to much time he'll burn Houstons secondary. Packers RB Ryan Grant might be able to do some damage if they run him outside.
GB last 3 home games pts. avg. is 34 for & 17.6 allowed. For grass games their pt. avg. is 25.6 for & 21.2 allowed. Turnover avg. is 0.8 and penalty avg. is 9 -76yds
Houston pt. avg.I split here because of maybe Schaub returning. Last 3 road games pts. avg. is 21.3 for & 22.3 allowed. Schaub road game pts. avg. is 18.6 for & 33 allowed. For grass games their pt. avg is 23.4 for & 24.9 allowed. turnover avg. is 2.0 and penalty avg. is 5 -35yds.
SIDE NOTE: you will notice Houstons defense has improved greatly since beginning of season...MY PICK - GREEN BAY
Jacksonville @ Chicago
Well these 2 teams have been very disappointing this year, and I doubt if either one will be in playoffs - so we have to chose which team will fight a little harder just for fights sake?
Jacksonville last 3 road games pts. avg. is 24.6 for & 21.6 allowed. For grass games 17.9 pts for & 23.8 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.7 and penalty avg. is 7 - 54yds.
Chicago last 3 home games pts. avg. is 29.6 for & 28.3 allowed. For grass games 22.4 for & 27 allowed. Turnover avg. is 2.0 and penalty avg. is 4 -32yds.
Forte (with over 1,000 yards rushing and can put good numbers up on both rushing and receiving out of the backfield) and Hester (must be watched carefully) is the Bears shining stars. Orton has not done crap since coming back from ankle injury, maybe he should sit.
League’s best rushing QB, Jacksonville’s David Garrard is it mostly for Jacksonville, with some flair from time to time from Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor. Pass wise it comes down to WRs Matt Jones and Reggie Williams who can hold their own.
Chicago has to hold Drew & Taylor to 45yds or less apiece and try to keep Garrard from going mobile and getting balls to Jones & Williams . Jacksonville just has to try and contain Forte and Hester, Orton will do his thing so no worry there...MY PICK - CHICAGO
Atlanta @ New Orleans
High stepping Brees and the Saints will be trying to ground Turner and the Falcons. N.O. has to stop Turner from running wild and gaining 95 to 110 yds. They can't do it by jamming the front either because Ryan will then get to WRs Roddy White and Michael Jenkins.
Brees needs no INTs thrown! Saints also need to get away from the do or die passing game head coach Sean Payton seems to plan. Let Bush and Thomas get involved and maybe they can pull a win out.
Atlanta last 3 road game pts avg is 20.0 for & 14.3 allowed. For dome games it's 32.2 for & 21.2 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.7 and penalty avg. is 5 - 38yds.
New Orleans last 3 home game pts avg is 40.6 for & 21.3 allowed. For dome games it's 31.2 for & 22.2 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.6 and penalty avg. is 7 -63yds...MY PICK - NEW ORLEANS
Dallas @ Pittsburgh
Game of the Week!!!!
This game IMO will be decided by which team gets the most sacks/int. Dallas has have improved defensively in recent weeks but Pittsburgh has the 2nd highest sack avg. in the NFL.
Dallas last 3 ROMO road games pts avg. is 23.0 for & 12.0 allowed. For grass games it's 20.7 for & 17.7 allowed. Turnover avg. is 2.3 and penalty avg. is 9 - 63yds.
Pittsburgh last 3 home game pts. avg. is 19.3 for & 14.6 allowed. For grass games it's 19.8 for & 15.0 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.5 and penalty avg. is 6 - 51yds.
MY PICK - PITTSBURGH
OTHER PICKS -
COLTS
MINN.
TENN.
MIAMI
NYG
DENVER
NYJ
N. ENG.
ARIZ.
Washington @ Baltimore - Sunday Nite Game
Type Of Turf: Artificial
Meeting Of The Year: Only
Season Record: Washington 7-5-0 Baltimore 8-4-0
Season Record Vs. Spread: Washington 5-6-1 Baltimore 9-3-0
Home/Road Record: Washington (R) 4-1-0 Baltimore (H) 4-1-0
Home/Road Record Vs. Spread: Washington (R) 3-1-1 Baltimore (H) 4-1-0
Record On Artificial Turf: Washington 3-1-0 Baltimore 5-3-0
Record On Artificial Turf Vs. Spread: Washington 2-1-1 Baltimore 5-3-0
Baltimore Injuries:
12/7/2008
Lamar Divens, DT
Doubtful - Did Not Participate in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
David Hale, G
Doubtful - Did Not Participate in Practice (ankle)
12/7/2008
Jared Gaither, T
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
Derrick Mason, WR
questionable - Full Participation in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
Ed Reed, S
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (thigh)
12/7/2008
Samari Rolle, CB
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (thigh)
12/7/2008
Nick Greisen, LB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (back)
12/7/2008
Marcus Maxwell, WR
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (hip)
12/7/2008
Willis McGahee, RB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (illness)
12/7/2008
Bart Scott, LB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
Fabian Washington, CB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (shoulder)
Washington Injuries:
12/7/2008
Marcus Washington, LB
out - Did Not Participate in Practice (ankle)
12/7/2008
Andre Carter, DE
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (foot)
12/7/2008
London Fletcher, LB
questionable - Did Not Participate in Practice (foot)
12/7/2008
Kedric Golston, DT
questionable - Did Not Participate in Practice (ankle)
12/7/2008
Cornelius Griffin, DT
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (shoulder/abdomen)
12/7/2008
Clinton Portis, RB
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (knee/back)
12/7/2008
Shawn Springs, CB
questionable - Did Not Participate in Practice (calf)
12/7/2008
Alfred Fincher, LB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (non injury)
12/7/2008
LaRon Landry, S
Probable - Did Not Participate in Practice (calf)
12/7/2008
Pete Kendall, G
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (knee)
12/7/2008
Chris Samuels, T
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (knee)
12/7/2008
Fred Smoot, CB
Probable (not injury related)
12/7/2008
Randy Thomas, G
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (neck)
12/5/2008
Turnovers and penalties might do Baltimore in , but, Washington will have to take advantage of them if & when they happen. I don't see Portis running very well in this game against the Ravens rugged run defense. Baltimore probably will be going to LeRon McClain over former starter Willis McGahee again and look for him to post 55 to 65 yds rushing...MY PICK - BALTIMORE
More games to come.........
Houston @ Green Bay
Whats up with GBs defense? allowing 85 pts in 2 games! Matt Schaub looks to be returning for Houston, but he wasn't all that great when he was playing earlier. If GBs' defense continues their pt giveaway though this week, Mr Schaub should put some numbers up. Texans RB Steve Slaton seems to be a all around football player (running inside, running outside and seems to handle job well as a pass catcher also). Texans have to watch them interceptions.
As for Houstons defense, they need to blitz, last 2 games they haven't had 1 sack. If Rodgers is given to much time he'll burn Houstons secondary. Packers RB Ryan Grant might be able to do some damage if they run him outside.
GB last 3 home games pts. avg. is 34 for & 17.6 allowed. For grass games their pt. avg. is 25.6 for & 21.2 allowed. Turnover avg. is 0.8 and penalty avg. is 9 -76yds
Houston pt. avg.I split here because of maybe Schaub returning. Last 3 road games pts. avg. is 21.3 for & 22.3 allowed. Schaub road game pts. avg. is 18.6 for & 33 allowed. For grass games their pt. avg is 23.4 for & 24.9 allowed. turnover avg. is 2.0 and penalty avg. is 5 -35yds.
SIDE NOTE: you will notice Houstons defense has improved greatly since beginning of season...MY PICK - GREEN BAY
Jacksonville @ Chicago
Well these 2 teams have been very disappointing this year, and I doubt if either one will be in playoffs - so we have to chose which team will fight a little harder just for fights sake?
Jacksonville last 3 road games pts. avg. is 24.6 for & 21.6 allowed. For grass games 17.9 pts for & 23.8 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.7 and penalty avg. is 7 - 54yds.
Chicago last 3 home games pts. avg. is 29.6 for & 28.3 allowed. For grass games 22.4 for & 27 allowed. Turnover avg. is 2.0 and penalty avg. is 4 -32yds.
Forte (with over 1,000 yards rushing and can put good numbers up on both rushing and receiving out of the backfield) and Hester (must be watched carefully) is the Bears shining stars. Orton has not done crap since coming back from ankle injury, maybe he should sit.
League’s best rushing QB, Jacksonville’s David Garrard is it mostly for Jacksonville, with some flair from time to time from Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor. Pass wise it comes down to WRs Matt Jones and Reggie Williams who can hold their own.
Chicago has to hold Drew & Taylor to 45yds or less apiece and try to keep Garrard from going mobile and getting balls to Jones & Williams . Jacksonville just has to try and contain Forte and Hester, Orton will do his thing so no worry there...MY PICK - CHICAGO
Atlanta @ New Orleans
High stepping Brees and the Saints will be trying to ground Turner and the Falcons. N.O. has to stop Turner from running wild and gaining 95 to 110 yds. They can't do it by jamming the front either because Ryan will then get to WRs Roddy White and Michael Jenkins.
Brees needs no INTs thrown! Saints also need to get away from the do or die passing game head coach Sean Payton seems to plan. Let Bush and Thomas get involved and maybe they can pull a win out.
Atlanta last 3 road game pts avg is 20.0 for & 14.3 allowed. For dome games it's 32.2 for & 21.2 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.7 and penalty avg. is 5 - 38yds.
New Orleans last 3 home game pts avg is 40.6 for & 21.3 allowed. For dome games it's 31.2 for & 22.2 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.6 and penalty avg. is 7 -63yds...MY PICK - NEW ORLEANS
Dallas @ Pittsburgh
Game of the Week!!!!
This game IMO will be decided by which team gets the most sacks/int. Dallas has have improved defensively in recent weeks but Pittsburgh has the 2nd highest sack avg. in the NFL.
Dallas last 3 ROMO road games pts avg. is 23.0 for & 12.0 allowed. For grass games it's 20.7 for & 17.7 allowed. Turnover avg. is 2.3 and penalty avg. is 9 - 63yds.
Pittsburgh last 3 home game pts. avg. is 19.3 for & 14.6 allowed. For grass games it's 19.8 for & 15.0 allowed. Turnover avg. is 1.5 and penalty avg. is 6 - 51yds.
MY PICK - PITTSBURGH
OTHER PICKS -
COLTS
MINN.
TENN.
MIAMI
NYG
DENVER
NYJ
N. ENG.
ARIZ.
Washington @ Baltimore - Sunday Nite Game
Type Of Turf: Artificial
Meeting Of The Year: Only
Season Record: Washington 7-5-0 Baltimore 8-4-0
Season Record Vs. Spread: Washington 5-6-1 Baltimore 9-3-0
Home/Road Record: Washington (R) 4-1-0 Baltimore (H) 4-1-0
Home/Road Record Vs. Spread: Washington (R) 3-1-1 Baltimore (H) 4-1-0
Record On Artificial Turf: Washington 3-1-0 Baltimore 5-3-0
Record On Artificial Turf Vs. Spread: Washington 2-1-1 Baltimore 5-3-0
Baltimore Injuries:
12/7/2008
Lamar Divens, DT
Doubtful - Did Not Participate in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
David Hale, G
Doubtful - Did Not Participate in Practice (ankle)
12/7/2008
Jared Gaither, T
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
Derrick Mason, WR
questionable - Full Participation in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
Ed Reed, S
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (thigh)
12/7/2008
Samari Rolle, CB
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (thigh)
12/7/2008
Nick Greisen, LB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (back)
12/7/2008
Marcus Maxwell, WR
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (hip)
12/7/2008
Willis McGahee, RB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (illness)
12/7/2008
Bart Scott, LB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (shoulder)
12/7/2008
Fabian Washington, CB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (shoulder)
Washington Injuries:
12/7/2008
Marcus Washington, LB
out - Did Not Participate in Practice (ankle)
12/7/2008
Andre Carter, DE
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (foot)
12/7/2008
London Fletcher, LB
questionable - Did Not Participate in Practice (foot)
12/7/2008
Kedric Golston, DT
questionable - Did Not Participate in Practice (ankle)
12/7/2008
Cornelius Griffin, DT
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (shoulder/abdomen)
12/7/2008
Clinton Portis, RB
questionable - Limited Participation in Practice (knee/back)
12/7/2008
Shawn Springs, CB
questionable - Did Not Participate in Practice (calf)
12/7/2008
Alfred Fincher, LB
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (non injury)
12/7/2008
LaRon Landry, S
Probable - Did Not Participate in Practice (calf)
12/7/2008
Pete Kendall, G
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (knee)
12/7/2008
Chris Samuels, T
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (knee)
12/7/2008
Fred Smoot, CB
Probable (not injury related)
12/7/2008
Randy Thomas, G
Probable - Full Participation in Practice (neck)
12/5/2008
Turnovers and penalties might do Baltimore in , but, Washington will have to take advantage of them if & when they happen. I don't see Portis running very well in this game against the Ravens rugged run defense. Baltimore probably will be going to LeRon McClain over former starter Willis McGahee again and look for him to post 55 to 65 yds rushing...MY PICK - BALTIMORE
More games to come.........
Week14 - Thursday Night Game - 2008
Oakland @ San Diego
OAK 29th OFF; SD 27th DEF
OAK 10th RUN; SD 15th VS. RUN
OAK 32nd PASS; SD 31st VS. PASS
OAK 30th PTS; SD 21st PTS ALLOWED
SD 15th OFF; OAK 25th DEF
SD 26th RUN; OAK 29th VS. RUN
SD 9th PASS; OAK 8th VS. PASS
SD 12th PTS; OAK 18th PTS ALLOWED
SD 21st TO/TA; OAK 10th TO/TA
SD HAS WON 5 STRAIGHT VS. OAK AT HOME.
LADAINIAN TOMLINSON HAS RUSHED FOR 1,815 YDS AND 18 TDS ON 377 CAREER CARRIES VS. OAK.
SD HAS 8 LOSSES IN 12 GAMES IN 2008; THAT’S AS MANY AS IT HAD IT ITS PREVIOUS 26 GAMES ENTERING THE ’08 SEASON.
SD HAS NOT LOST IN DECEMBER IN EACH OF THE LAST 2 SEASONS.
OAK DOESN’T HAVE A WIDEOUT WITH MORE THAN 15 CATCHES; RONALD CURRY AND JAVON WALKER HAVE THAT MANY CATCHES ENTERING WEEK 14.
ZACH MILLER CAUGHT 5 PASSES FOR 95 YDS AND 1 TD VS. SD IN WEEK 4.
Ok, after all them stats, with games like these, it usually comes down to the (KNS) which stands for Knobbys Negligible Stats. Like SD has given up more pts in the last 3 home games then Oakland has in their last 3 road games. Also remember the earlier game this year, Oakland had 4 sacks and 2 interceptions. Oh and Oakland lost @ home to Denver and than beat Denver on the road and won on the road @ KC but than lost to KC @ home.
I do not look for a repeat blow-out by SD again this game, in fact if Oakland plays good ,solid football, and we see Justin Fargas, Darren McFadden, and Michael Bush with some good combined running stats, than they hold LTs running to 75 - 80 yds and get at least 2 sacks and maybe a INT or 2, Oakland can have a happy lockerroom...MY PICK - OAKLAND
Sunday games coming up soon............
OAK 29th OFF; SD 27th DEF
OAK 10th RUN; SD 15th VS. RUN
OAK 32nd PASS; SD 31st VS. PASS
OAK 30th PTS; SD 21st PTS ALLOWED
SD 15th OFF; OAK 25th DEF
SD 26th RUN; OAK 29th VS. RUN
SD 9th PASS; OAK 8th VS. PASS
SD 12th PTS; OAK 18th PTS ALLOWED
SD 21st TO/TA; OAK 10th TO/TA
SD HAS WON 5 STRAIGHT VS. OAK AT HOME.
LADAINIAN TOMLINSON HAS RUSHED FOR 1,815 YDS AND 18 TDS ON 377 CAREER CARRIES VS. OAK.
SD HAS 8 LOSSES IN 12 GAMES IN 2008; THAT’S AS MANY AS IT HAD IT ITS PREVIOUS 26 GAMES ENTERING THE ’08 SEASON.
SD HAS NOT LOST IN DECEMBER IN EACH OF THE LAST 2 SEASONS.
OAK DOESN’T HAVE A WIDEOUT WITH MORE THAN 15 CATCHES; RONALD CURRY AND JAVON WALKER HAVE THAT MANY CATCHES ENTERING WEEK 14.
ZACH MILLER CAUGHT 5 PASSES FOR 95 YDS AND 1 TD VS. SD IN WEEK 4.
Ok, after all them stats, with games like these, it usually comes down to the (KNS) which stands for Knobbys Negligible Stats. Like SD has given up more pts in the last 3 home games then Oakland has in their last 3 road games. Also remember the earlier game this year, Oakland had 4 sacks and 2 interceptions. Oh and Oakland lost @ home to Denver and than beat Denver on the road and won on the road @ KC but than lost to KC @ home.
I do not look for a repeat blow-out by SD again this game, in fact if Oakland plays good ,solid football, and we see Justin Fargas, Darren McFadden, and Michael Bush with some good combined running stats, than they hold LTs running to 75 - 80 yds and get at least 2 sacks and maybe a INT or 2, Oakland can have a happy lockerroom...MY PICK - OAKLAND
Sunday games coming up soon............
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
2008 Playoff Picture
Week 14 is upon us and talk of who's going to the playoffs starts to get real interesting. Below is the present playoff picture for the NFC teams and AFC teams
NFC
Division Leaders
1. GIANTS 11-1
2. BUCCANEERS 9-3
3. VIKINGS 7-5
4. CARDINALS 7-5
Wildcard
5. PANTHERS 9-3
6. FALCONS 8-4
Still In it
7. COWBOYS 8-4
8. REDSKINS 7-5
9. EAGLES 6-5-1
10. BEARS 6-6
AFC
Division Leaders
1. TITANS 11-1
2. STEELERS 9-3
3. JETS 8-4
4. BRONCOS 7-5
Wild-card teams
5. COLTS 8-4
6. RAVENS 8-4
Still Alive
7. PATRIOTS 7-5
8. DOLPHINS 7-5
9. BILLS 6-6
NFC
Division Leaders
1. GIANTS 11-1
2. BUCCANEERS 9-3
3. VIKINGS 7-5
4. CARDINALS 7-5
Wildcard
5. PANTHERS 9-3
6. FALCONS 8-4
Still In it
7. COWBOYS 8-4
8. REDSKINS 7-5
9. EAGLES 6-5-1
10. BEARS 6-6
AFC
Division Leaders
1. TITANS 11-1
2. STEELERS 9-3
3. JETS 8-4
4. BRONCOS 7-5
Wild-card teams
5. COLTS 8-4
6. RAVENS 8-4
Still Alive
7. PATRIOTS 7-5
8. DOLPHINS 7-5
9. BILLS 6-6
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
