Tyyr wrote:Ehhh, the Saints have been falling apart lately. They lost to my Bucs after all. I think their momentum got de-railed big time and they're trying to find it again. I certainly wouldn't bet against them but I don't think they're a shoe in for the late playoffs or even Superbowl like I did four weeks ago.

I have to go with the Packers for one Superbowl team. As a Bays fan (Pack and Bucs) I'm legally required to. They've been playing very solid football and if they keep their crap together there's no reason they can't make it.

The Colts totally lost their momentum. One of Gruden's biggest sins in Tampa, and there were a lot, was quitting with two games to go in the regular season a while back. Two games to go, our division locked up but the top seed out of reach so he only plays the starters for a quarter in the last two games and finishes 9-7. Well guess what happens in the first game vs. the Giants? The starters played for a quarter and beat the tar out of the Giants. Sadly the game lasted four quarters and the starters were no where to be found for those. I am a big believer in momentum in regards to this sort of thing and with the Colts giving it up I wouldn't be shocked if they went home in the first game.

I loathe the Cowboys but I think they'll win at least their first game.

FITZZ wrote: I'm still hoping The Saints can get their gak together,last 3 games have been very disapointing,but I still have "faith".
Over on the AFC I'm leaning towards New England vs San Dieago and Indianapolis vs New york,from there I'm favoring an Indianapolis vs New England Superbowl playoff,with Indianapolis going into the Superbowl.

My hopes.
New Orleans Saints Vs Indianapolis Colts Superbowl XLIV.....Saints win (hey,a guy can dream can't he?)

Gwar! wrote:I have nothing to add to this thread, being a dirty limey, other than a reminder that calling what you call Football Football is like calling a Kitten a Large Hadron Collider.

It should be called Handegg.

Albatross wrote:Colonial Rugby.

gorgon wrote:Rivers doesn't belong in the conversation in the AFC. He's all empty numbers.

hcordes wrote:im not too much into the AFC, the only team i really like on that side are the Bengals, but thats cuz Ocho Cinco is Hilarious!!!

On the NFC front, Dallas will beat Phili (AGAIN), the Packers will beat Arz (AGAIN), Dallas has already beaten the Saints, so I have to take Dallas in that game. The Packers will NOT loose to Favre for a THIRD time this year, which leave Dallas v. Green Bay for the big bowl game, and I have to take Dallas in that game.

Waaagh_Gonads wrote:Vikings win with favre throwing a hail mary pass in the last 3 seconds.

Many cars overturned in Minnesota later that night.

Fateweaver wrote:Lucky for the Vikes than that Favre is not the only threat the team has, eh?

I give Dallas over Philly and Green Bay over Arizona. I think no matter who we get though we'll roll on to the championship game. Our first game off the bye is at home in Mn and we are 8-0 at home this year.

I predict NO vs Mn in the Championship game. We'll be playing at NO since we don't have home field advantage but it will be on astroturf and the Vikings love the artificial field so I give it to the Vikings over NO's by 10.

Gwar! wrote:I have nothing to add to this thread, being a dirty limey, other than a reminder that calling what you call Football Football is like calling a Kitten a Large Hadron Collider.

It should be called Handegg.

halonachos wrote:
The other teams will just eliminate each other either by skill or fluke, but if the packers play the Saints, Vikings, or Colts before the super bowl, then the packers are not going to the superbowl.

dogma wrote:

gorgon wrote:Rivers doesn't belong in the conversation in the AFC. He's all empty numbers.

If a quarterback puts up good numbers, and your team continues to lose, then it isn't by fault of the quarterback.

SPARKEYG wrote:

I'll be watching, and not taking a day off work as June 12th is a Saturday.

gorgon wrote:Okay, so my Pats pick was off. I never expected a Bill B.-coached team to come out that flat and that poorly. Would have enjoyed it other than the fact that I can't stand the Ravens either. It's too bad one team had to win that one.

I knew the Packers D was suspect after Big Ben threw for 500 on them. Warner didn't throw for 500, but he had an even better day.

I also foresaw that quick out by the Eagles. Supposedly the "sharp money" and pro gamblers were betting on the Eagles, but I have no idea what they were looking at. That team clearly lacks something. Like maybe defense and a heart.

The Cowboys are going to be a tough out.

Fateweaver wrote:Vikings will be tougher.

Vikings will have it tough in the Divisional game but the Vikings are on fire at home.

I still give it to the Vikings by 14.

Green Blow Fly wrote:I would love to see Dallas win versus the Vikings but then they'll have to beat the Saints away on the road again. I can easily New Orleans losing though since they have really slumped going into the playoffs so it's quite possible the winner of the Dallas/Vikings game won't have to play the Saints would have homefield advantage.

If I were to bet money it would be on the winner of the Ravens/Indianapolis game. Both teams are really good. I will be pulling for the Colts and hope they don't suffer any injuries versus the hard hitting Ravens.

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Gwar! wrote:I have nothing to add to this thread, being a dirty limey, other than a reminder that calling what you call Football Football is like calling a Kitten a Large Hadron Collider.

It should be called Handegg.