New England, Baltimore, Indianapolis and San Diego will win their divisions. Cincinnati, Jacksonville, New York Jets, Denver and Kansas City all have 7-5 records and two will end up making the playoffs. The Jets will definitely make it because they have the easiest schedule. Jacksonville won't because they have the hardest. The winner of week 16's Cincinnati-Denver game will be the other.
Playoff Picture - NFC
Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans and Seattle will win their divisions. Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta and Carolina all have 6-6 records and two will end up making the playoffs. The Giants and Carolina will be those two because they have the best players. The teams play each other a lot these few weeks, which Philly having games against all three (including Monday's win over Carolina) in the last month.
Urlacher or Briggs?
I used to think Brian Urlacher was the most overrated player in the NFL. I thought that because Lance Briggs is so awesome that Urlacher is able to roam the field and make plays. But I read an article in Sports Illustrated that basically said Urlacher is so good, he changes the way offenses play, and makes all 10 other players much better than they are. Namely, he's one middle linebacker who can keep up with any receiver, back or tight end in the middle of the field, the one weak area of the Cover 2 defense the Bears employ. Because of him, offenses have to look for other ways to attack the Bears, meaning the run into Briggs. Also, opposing QBs have to hold the ball longer because of the good coverage, leading to more sacks by the front line. Then I watched the Bears a couple weeks and saw Briggs make some sick plays. Now I realize both their linebackers are awesome. If you are like me you like Briggs because he is tough. If you are like Bill, you like Urlacher because he is cute and you are gay.
Game of the Week
Dallas Cowboys 23 New York Giants 20
For the second straight week the Giants self-destructed. This time I do blame Kiwanuka. I thought his mistake against the tirans was a result of bad calls by officials affecting him, but this time he fumbled the ball away when the Giants could have taken a comfortable lead. The Giants were also hurt by stupid play-calling, especially in the red zone and undisciplined cheap shots that resulted in 15 yard penalties.
Game to Watch
Baltimore at Kansas City
Both teams are coming off tough losses. The Ravens hold on the division is slipping if they lose this game, while the Chiefs need a win to keep up with the other 7-5 AFC teams. Also an interesting contrast in styles, Baltimore's tough D against Kansas City's running game.
A Brief Rant About the Redskins
The Redskins took a 14-0 lead, then gave up 24 straight points to a team that has a quarterback who can't throw. Jason Campbell hasn't played poorly but he hasn't set the world on fire like some other first year quarterbacks (Young, Rivers & Romo).
Cheerleader of the Week
JoAnna of the SeaGals. I really like the squad name but their website is horrible. No info on the individual girls. Shameful! But I chose her anyway because the Seahawks beat the Pizza Parlor Dereks this week and masturbating over one of their Gals will be his best chance at revenge.
If The Super Bowl Were Played Today
Dallas 31 San Diego 28
San Diego was winning the whole time until Martyball took over and Dallas scored 2 late TDs to win. But finally some change in this category. The Colts are still good but can't or won't put it all together. This might be the first year they don't peak in the regular season. An impressive win over the Giants gives the Cowboys this spot despite being 2 games behind in the standings. Rex Grossman is killing the Bears.
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