The American Football Thread

Thom Yorke · 01-06-2013, 06:37 PM

Seahawks over Falcons
49ers over Packers
Broncos over Ravens
Patriots over Texans

49ers over Seahawks
Patriots over Broncos

49ers over Patriots

misspoptart · 01-07-2013, 01:56 AM

Falcons > Seahawks
Texans > Patriots
Broncos > Ravens
Packers > 49ers

debaserr · 01-12-2013, 12:48 PM

Broncos > Ravens
The temperature + Manning hype is overplayed. Flacco has playoff wins, but I will take Manning at home against a depleted Ravens D(that never gave Manning any trouble anyways), and don't forget the Denver D is no slouch either. Flacco and Co. should struggle to score.

Packers > Niners
Falcons > Seahawks
Patriots > Texans

Sparky · 01-12-2013, 02:42 PM

falcons over seahawks? really?

debaserr · 01-12-2013, 03:06 PM

Yep, I went out on a limb for that one. The Seahawks just feel too flukey to me, and Matt Ryan can't be as bad as his playoff history indicates.

Sparky · 01-12-2013, 04:10 PM

hmm..the seahawks usual tend to impress me in the post season but yeah i haven't watched the falcons all season

debaserr · 01-13-2013, 12:30 AM

Shoot me now. That's the worst loss I have ever witnessed (BAL>DEN).

Thom Yorke · 01-13-2013, 10:36 AM

Broncos were pretty overrated this year. They were really underrated at the start due to a tough schedule, but they may have had the easiest schedule in the league from week 6 on. They really didn't beat any contending teams all year. I still thought they would beat the Ravens, but I don't think they would have beaten either the Pats or Texans.

I am still in shock that Fox took a knee with 30 seconds left. It's not like the Broncos were buried on their own goal-line, they were at the 20. Prater has the leg to be able to make one from 60. To not try to advance the ball 40 yards downfield with two timeouts and Peyton Manning throwing the ball is just mind-boggling.

That win by the 49ers was one of the most dominating performances I've seen in along time. I've been saying it since he came into the league, but go to Crabtree as much as possible. His talent and instincts as a receiver are elite, and he should be utilized accordingly. He's as sure-handed and clutch of a receiver as you can find. It's nice to see that Kaepernick found that out.

Capers should be embarrassed. Kaepernick absolutely destroyed them on the ground with remarkable consistency. I don't know how you don't devise something to at least somewhat keep him in check. It's not like it's the first time he's had to prepare for a QB that can burn teams with his running ability.

I'm really looking forward to today's games. The Falcons receivers vs. the Seahawks corners could turn out to be a pretty epic battle. The Falcons defense really hasn't gotten enough credit this year, but I still like the Seahawks due to their more balanced offense. Seahawks are better equipped to contain the Falcons passing attack than maybe any team in the league. If the Falcons have to rely on Turner to get things moving on offense, they're in trouble.

I like the Pats today, but I think Houston surprises a lot of people. They've looked lost for weeks, but I just have a gut feeling that it'll be different today (based on no reason in particular). The Pats have been strong against the run this year so it'll be interesting to see if Foster can keep up his great playoff numbers.

Sparky · 01-13-2013, 12:06 PM

yeah fox taking a knee was confusing. Is it just me or is mannings arm looking a lot weaker? Just doesn't zip anymore, a lot of his passes dipped. Still can't blame him for the loss even with that pick. Denvers secondary didn't show up. Joe Flacco can throw the deep ball.

Putting all my emotional investment in the seahawks, only team i like left

Sparky · 01-13-2013, 02:09 PM

goddammit seahawks

01-12-2013, 12:48 PM	#1513 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Broncos > Ravens The temperature + Manning hype is overplayed. Flacco has playoff wins, but I will take Manning at home against a depleted Ravens D(that never gave Manning any trouble anyways), and don't forget the Denver D is no slouch either. Flacco and Co. should struggle to score. Packers > Niners Falcons > Seahawks Patriots > Texans __________________ Last.FM

01-12-2013, 03:06 PM	#1515 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Yep, I went out on a limb for that one. The Seahawks just feel too flukey to me, and Matt Ryan can't be as bad as his playoff history indicates. __________________ Last.FM

01-13-2013, 12:30 AM	#1517 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Shoot me now. That's the worst loss I have ever witnessed (BAL>DEN). __________________ Last.FM

01-06-2013, 06:37 PM	#1511 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Seahawks over Falcons 49ers over Packers Broncos over Ravens Patriots over Texans 49ers over Seahawks Patriots over Broncos 49ers over Patriots

01-07-2013, 01:56 AM	#1512 (permalink)
misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	Falcons > Seahawks Texans > Patriots Broncos > Ravens Packers > 49ers

01-12-2013, 02:42 PM	#1514 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	falcons over seahawks? really?

01-12-2013, 04:10 PM	#1516 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	hmm..the seahawks usual tend to impress me in the post season but yeah i haven't watched the falcons all season

01-13-2013, 10:36 AM	#1518 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Broncos were pretty overrated this year. They were really underrated at the start due to a tough schedule, but they may have had the easiest schedule in the league from week 6 on. They really didn't beat any contending teams all year. I still thought they would beat the Ravens, but I don't think they would have beaten either the Pats or Texans. I am still in shock that Fox took a knee with 30 seconds left. It's not like the Broncos were buried on their own goal-line, they were at the 20. Prater has the leg to be able to make one from 60. To not try to advance the ball 40 yards downfield with two timeouts and Peyton Manning throwing the ball is just mind-boggling. That win by the 49ers was one of the most dominating performances I've seen in along time. I've been saying it since he came into the league, but go to Crabtree as much as possible. His talent and instincts as a receiver are elite, and he should be utilized accordingly. He's as sure-handed and clutch of a receiver as you can find. It's nice to see that Kaepernick found that out. Capers should be embarrassed. Kaepernick absolutely destroyed them on the ground with remarkable consistency. I don't know how you don't devise something to at least somewhat keep him in check. It's not like it's the first time he's had to prepare for a QB that can burn teams with his running ability. I'm really looking forward to today's games. The Falcons receivers vs. the Seahawks corners could turn out to be a pretty epic battle. The Falcons defense really hasn't gotten enough credit this year, but I still like the Seahawks due to their more balanced offense. Seahawks are better equipped to contain the Falcons passing attack than maybe any team in the league. If the Falcons have to rely on Turner to get things moving on offense, they're in trouble. I like the Pats today, but I think Houston surprises a lot of people. They've looked lost for weeks, but I just have a gut feeling that it'll be different today (based on no reason in particular). The Pats have been strong against the run this year so it'll be interesting to see if Foster can keep up his great playoff numbers.

01-13-2013, 12:06 PM	#1519 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	yeah fox taking a knee was confusing. Is it just me or is mannings arm looking a lot weaker? Just doesn't zip anymore, a lot of his passes dipped. Still can't blame him for the loss even with that pick. Denvers secondary didn't show up. Joe Flacco can throw the deep ball. Putting all my emotional investment in the seahawks, only team i like left

01-13-2013, 02:09 PM	#1520 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	goddammit seahawks