Dappa Dan

2 hours ago, Fifty-5 said:

You lost me at "Oliver is slow"

Why? He aint quick.

I actually like this as a topic. The idea that we have too many similar type players is true... That's what happens when you can't spend the big bucks on rangey superstars like other clubs do.

The idea that Viney gets squeezed out is nonsense though. Oliver is a similar type (slow, in and under) but he'd start in the middle of any club in the land. Viney's not at that level of course, but when he's not hurt (which hasn't happened in a couple of seasons) he's great at what he does. Yes it's true we need more run, better handball receive types... but that doesn't mean the extractors don't have a place, and Jack's one of our best.

18 hours ago, Macca said:

Over/under set at 53.5 for the SB ... that might be unders for these 2 free scoring teams. 

I love the under. These two defenses are absolutely superb.

Forgot to put picks in AGAIN.

Damn fine work 49ers and Chiefs. I reckon aside from the Ravens, the right teams got there in the end. Hats off to Titans too. Did amaing things with not so much to work with.

Minnesota 27   San Fran 30

Titans 20           Ravens   35

Texans  27        Chiefs   30

Seattle 17         Packers 27

Oh man I did it again... missed first two games.

I'll just do last two.

Seattle 24 vs Eagles 21

Saints 31 vs Vikings 21

On 1/1/2020 at 12:44 AM, WERRIDEE said:

Great effort Phili with all the injuries they have had to clinch the division title is amazing. How good is Scott?

Not as good as Wentz. 

5 hours ago, Macca said:

Banged up teams can occasionally rally and perform well.  If you do win the division you'll be facing either the 49ers or Seattle by the looks of it as I believe the Viking are locked into the 6 seed.  Home field,  a fired up crowd and freezing weather and you just never know.  And you have won at Lambeau earlier in the season (with a banged up secondary)

And after today I'm getting a little excited about the Packers playoff attributes.  I reckon we need the bye in week 1 to have a chance ... new coach,  new schemes and a different way of playing benefits with that extra week of planning.  And Jones would benefit from a weeks rest ... he's been asked to do a lot all season.

To secure that bye the Packers need to win at Detroit next week.  If that happens and Seattle beat the 49ers,  Green Bay will be seeded no.1. 

And I don't believe we're all that good either. 

We've had the softest schedule I can ever remember but winning is winning and we've won 3 or 4 tough games on the road.  We're not out of it. 

Yeah it's a pretty good set up. If they're taking on Seattle who are spluttering and have Penny and Carson out, even with Lynch, Eagles Run D could make a mess of them. And playing at the Linc where they just smashed one of the better offenses in football. I like it. I don't think they beat San Fran or Saints tho. That would be one of the games of the year right there.

21 hours ago, Macca said:

And now your Eagles look set to host a playoff game in week 1 of the postseason

Unless you lose to the Eli led Giants next week

Would be oh-so-2019-Eagles wouldn't it.

I still don't think I'll wake up to watch a playoff if the Eagles are in it. But that's important for Carson. To do it wit an entire team of guys they grabbed off the street, with his line banged up and Pro-Bowl TE with bashed ribs. Important for his confidence, and important to show he can do it like the big-time guys have with a rotating list of Wide Receivers.

Super game. 49ers have given us so much fun to watch this year.

Ravens Saints Cowboys

No way Lamar misses out on MVP now.

Eagles, Browns, Bills

On 12/3/2019 at 12:31 AM, WERRIDEE said:

Well tha's it for the Eagles can't see them making the finals now losing to the Dolphins how embarrassing. There's always next year. Foles is better than Wentz.

This aged well.

18 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

The saints, niners game was an instsnt classic.

I feel that way about a number of 49ers games this year.

How about this clusterF they're calling Monday Night football?

Really good game from Rams. Really good defense and Wilson the almost MVP. 

16 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

If the Rams beat them next week they will not make the playoffs and Eagles win the div.

Here's hoping all my Rams love the past couple of years gives me some cred with the football gods.

Ravens, Steelers, 49ers

5 minutes ago, Macca said:

Even so,  you should be able to beat Washington & the Giants (twice)

And if you beat Dallas as well you're in the playoffs.  A tougher draw and I'd say no real chance (because of the way you're playing right now) but if you're offense plays to their best you can win all 4.

Win at home to the Giants and the team might just rally.  But you'll need your offense to get you over the line in all 4 games.  It's do-able.

Yeah. Cos Cowboys lost...

It's hard to get excited for though. Just knowing how it's just not a good squad. I've been gushing over the 49ers, Saints, Pats, Ravens and others all year. Just haven't seen a big time performance in even one game yet from the Eagles, even in one they've won. Just got past Packers, and beat Bills probably the only ones.

22 hours ago, Macca said:

Bring back Foles? 

Just joking!

Whichever team wins your division will probably end up playing a lot better by the end of December than either team is playing now.  So there's a bit of hope with 1 home final.  

lol

Yeah that's true. I think Cowboys, if they do improve, stand the best chance of doing damage. Eagles were dogs in every playoff they won the superbowl in. 

18 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Foles is better than Wentz.

lol Please... Wentz was in the MVP race before they won the superbowl. Not one serious football fan has Foles as a better player than Wentz. Before his line and receivers got decimated recently (could happen to anyone) he was in the top 10 QBs on most estimates.

Oh and in case you didn't notice, he threw 3 TDs, had 310 yards and only gave away the pick in the end on a hail Mary... still had 93 QB rating. They lost cos of their deplorable secondary. Not Wentz.

But sure... you go ahead and pick the guy who just got benched by the Jags for a Rookie.

2 minutes ago, Macca said:

Maybe but whichever team wins the NFC East gets home field advantage in week 1.

I recall a number of years ago when the 7 & 9 Seahawks won the NFC West and then defeated the Wild-card Saints who's record was 11 & 5.

So anything can happen and you just need to qualify.  Eagles are by no means out of it yet.  You'll need to win-out but that's do-able with your remaining schedule

I think what I mean is there's no way they beat 49ers, Vikings, Pack or Seattle. So what's the point. I realise winning your division is a feather in a team's cap, but this team is broken down and old. It needs a refurb.

They just got beaten by Miami. MIAMI. At least the boys lost to an 8-3 team.

Chargers again find a new way to lose.

5 minutes ago, Macca said:

There aren't many easy games Dappa even though we see a bundle of blow-outs from time to time.

Any road game can throw up skewed outcomes which are hard to predict.  Cowboys losing on Friday keeps your division interesting.  

9 wins will almost certainly get it done in the NFC East considering the Eagles are hosting Dallas in a few weeks.  That match probably decides things as does the Vikings/Packers match up in a few weeks.  Both games to be played in week 16. 

I absolutely don't want to make playoffs. No way either team wins a game... So rather get the picks.

Good to see my Eagles aren't just screwing ME over...

Impressed by Bills today. Postseason will happen for them and they've earned it. Allen can play.