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[Go the Biff 3,165]

22 hours ago, Macca said:

And we have a winner in the tipping competition!

Congratulations to Clintosaurus  who wins the competition with a record score of 15 points - well done and well played. 

Thanks for running this again Macca. The beauty of this comp is that it seems so simple - yeah pick 3 away winners - but it's not quite that easy to pick up points. I think 2 or 3 times this season I lost points in games decided in OT so the comp certainly keeps you interested. And I think I got my tips in every round so that's a PB for me !

Congrats Clintosaurus - too good & a great score

Bring on the playoffs

[Gorgoroth 12,331]

@Macca Packers GM thompson gone? Thoughts?

[Gorgoroth 12,331]

Arians retires, caldwell sacked, Raiders confident of getting Gruden but waiting due to rooney rule.

[Gorgoroth 12,331]

Fox also fired. Not surprising sackings tbh. Arians i thought would go on.

[Macca 16,173]

18 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

@Macca Packers GM thompson gone? Thoughts?

Not surprised ... there have been murmurings for quite some time about his position. 

You've often got to make changes in order to improve. 

[Go the Biff 3,165]

Jags

Chiefs

Falcons

Saints

[Gorgoroth 12,331]

2 hours ago, Macca said:

Not surprised ... there have been murmurings for quite some time about his position. 

You've often got to make changes in order to improve. 

Think since the coach is untouchable at the min this guy copped it?

[Macca 16,173]

1 minute ago, Gorgoroth said:

Think since the coach is untouchable at the min this guy copped it?

I don't believe they'll make a move on McCarthy anytime soon. 

It will be interesting to see what they decide to do with Hundley and whether they decide to pay for a decent back-up QB.  Thompson was all-in on drafting and seemingly had no interest in free agents.  I reckon that will change.

The GB roster has a number of holes to fill ... that was highlighted with the loss of Rodgers.  McCarthy is safe as long as a healthy (or unhealthy) Rodgers is on the roster.  

[Clintosaurus 6,534]

Saquon Barkley is off to the draft - Browns would be crazy not to take him at #1. Mock I just looked at has them taking Baker Mayfield at #4. They would be set for years with those picks. Browns also have #33, #35 and Philly's second to draft based on need. Think their secondary would be a focus then.

[Macca 16,173]

8 hours ago, Go the Biff said:

Thanks for running this again Macca. The beauty of this comp is that it seems so simple - yeah pick 3 away winners - but it's not quite that easy to pick up points. I think 2 or 3 times this season I lost points in games decided in OT so the comp certainly keeps you interested. And I think I got my tips in every round so that's a PB for me !

Congrats Clintosaurus - too good & a great score

Bring on the playoffs

 I reckon the NFC is wide-open.  Any of the teams can progress to the SB if they get hot ... home field throughout for the Eagles keeps them right in it too. 

In the AFC the Pats & Steelers obviously stand out but neither team is as good as they've been in the recent past. 

Edited January 2, 2018 by Macca

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

3 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

They would be set for years with those picks. 

How many times have people said that about the poor old Browns.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

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[Gorgoroth 12,331]

Seen that for AFL with north being the last position

[JV7 2,339]

KC 20 -  Titans 13

Jags 27 - Bills 17

Rams 34 - Falcons 23

Saint 31 - Panthers 17

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 2, 2018 by JV7

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

Seen that for AFL with north being the last position

Yeah the meme is everywhere. Cross breeding in all the sports is rife. Every time you see a funny Tweet in the NFL it's a matter of hours til the equivalent AFL ripoff is seen.

Still pretty funny though.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

OK going nice and early. Winners left of page Macca.

KC 27 - Tennessee 20

LA Rams 37 - Atlanta 30

Buffalo 13 - Jacksonville 27

New Orleans 37 - Carolina 17

[Macca 16,173]

Yeah it's hard to go past the 4 home teams to win but there's nearly always at least 1 upset in both of the first 2 weeks of the playoffs. 

Atlanta are probably the best road team this week but the Rams will be primed and ready.  Maybe Carolina if they can produce their best? 

The framed odds reflect that too - KC $1.25,  Rams $1.30,  Jags $1.25 & Saints $1.33.  All 4 teams are either -6.5 or -7.5 to win at the line. 

Having said all that I'm picking all of the home teams!

Titans 16 @  KC 27

Falcons 19 @ Rams 22

Bills 13 @ Jags 27

Panthers 29 @ Saints 32

[Gorgoroth 12,331]

Rams are 6-0 when Gurley rushes for 100+yrds

Feed the man McVay! Feed him.

[Clintosaurus 6,534]

Chiefs 21 Titans 13

Rams 24 Falcons 21

Jags 23 Bills 13 #notajinx

Panthers 31 Saints 28

Edited January 3, 2018 by Clintosaurus

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

2 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

Chiefs 21 Titans 13

Rams 24 Falcons 21

Jags 23 Bills 13 #notajinx

Panthers 31 Saints 28

The panthers most likely to snatch an unlikely one. Almost went for them.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

So who does everyone think should get MVP?

Brady as usual? Gurley a late charge? Wentz a sentimental vote?

[Gorgoroth 12,331]

1 hour ago, Dappa Dan said:

So who does everyone think should get MVP?

Brady as usual? Gurley a late charge? Wentz a sentimental vote?

I had antonio Brown down as mine prior to injury, then Wentz.

Brady will win it, but I dont think he deserves it this year. I hope Gurley gets it ?

[Macca 16,173]

I reckon Gurley wins in a bit of an upset ... he's been outstanding however and finished off the season well.  2 strings to his bow has to be acknowledged. 

Brady has been very good again and is odds on favourite but he's had better years. 

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2018 by Macca

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

1 hour ago, Macca said:

I reckon Gurley wins in a bit of an upset ... he's been outstanding however and finished off the season well.  2 strings to his bow has to acknowledged. 

Brady has been very good again and is odds on favourite but he's had better years. 

I had Brady a touch ahead of Wentz when he got hurt. But I reckon you're right now. Gurley to surprise.

[Macca 16,173]

1 hour ago, Dappa Dan said:

I had Brady a touch ahead of Wentz when he got hurt. But I reckon you're right now. Gurley to surprise.

Given that it's an award for the regular season only it would have been interesting to see how Wentz would have fared if he missed the first 3 games of the year and then played the rest of the season unimpaired (the reverse of what actually happened)

Edited January 3, 2018 by Macca