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[PurpleParrot319]

Rams/49ers almost tied again!

[GreenMonkeys#1]

R.I.P.

Oakland Raiders & Jacksonville Jaguars

[The Silver Monkey]

Rams/49ers almost tied again!

I was hoping they would.

[PurpleParrot319]

Steelers win!

And with a backup QB too. Sorry TRJ.

[PurpleParrot319]

And to think, if the Eagles didn't win those very close games early on, they'd be winless!

[The Red Jaguars]

I went to the game today and it was fun even though it came down to the wire. I am kind of disappointed that we loss to a third string quarterback, but we deserved to lose that game because Flacco was so bad out there. The defense looked mediocre in the second half too. But I am kind of glad that we lost because hopefully that is a wake-up call for this team. We haven't lost a game at home since 2010 and hopefully this keeps the team on our toes.

The Ravens last four games are @ Redskins, vs. Broncos, vs. Giants, and @ Bengals. All of those games we can easily lose. But I have a feeling that we will go 2-2 at worst and lose to the Broncos and Bengals. I am nervous about the Redskins game next week though. They have a great offense and our defense is bad. But their defense is bad too, so hopefully we can light it up.

[The Red Jaguars]

As for the Eagles, I remember how over-hyped they were earlier this season. They supposedly had so much talent and were suppose to be making a run for the NFC East title. I am ashamed that we lost to them though. But that was when the replacement refs were still around and they made some messed up calls.

Also, glad to see the Chiefs win after their tragic loss. Even if it was against the lowly Panthers. At least they didn't screw up their game like the Redskins did against the Bills after Sean Taylor was killed.

And the Colts also pull out another nailbiter. Who would've thought they would be chasing a playoff spot after having the worst record last season?

[The Red Jaguars]

And the Redskins pulled it off! Everyone in my college is going ecstatic now. But I hope they don't go over their heads though. We get to play them next week, so I am kind of afraid. 

[GreenMonkeys#1]

Picks

(X) Broncos vs Raiders
Rams vs Bills (X)
Cowboys vs Bengals (X)
Chiefs vs Browns (X)
Titans vs Colts (X)
(X) Bears vs Vikings
Chargers vs Steelers (X)
Eagles vs Buccaneers (X)
Ravens vs Redskins (X)
(X) Falcons vs Panthers
(X) Jets vs Jaguars
Dolphins vs 49ers (X)
Saints vs Giants (X)
Cardinals vs Seahawks (X)
Lions vs Packers (X)
Texans vs Patriots (X)

[PurpleParrot319]

My picks:

(X) Broncos vs Raiders
(X) Rams vs Bills
Cowboys vs Bengals (X)
Chiefs vs Browns (X)
Titans vs Colts (X)
(X) Bears vs Vikings
Chargers vs Steelers (X)
Eagles vs Buccaneers (X)
Ravens vs Redskins (X)
(X) Falcons vs Panthers
(X) Jets vs Jaguars
Dolphins vs 49ers (X)
Saints vs Giants (X)
Cardinals vs Seahawks (X)
Lions vs Packers (X)
Texans vs Patriots (X)

By the looks of things, we agree on all of them accept for one: I have the Rams beating the Bills. Going against the Bills hasn't worked as of late on my end. Should I make a change there?

[The Red Jaguars]

I know how you feel, PP319. When a non-Patriots AFC East team is playing, it is hard to choose who wins. But I have Bills over the Rams too.

(X) Broncos vs Raiders
Rams vs Bills (X)
Cowboys vs Bengals (X)
Chiefs vs Browns (X)
Titans vs Colts (X)
(X) Bears vs Vikings
Chargers vs Steelers (X)
Eagles vs Buccaneers (X)
(X)Ravens vs Redskins (Homer pick and I just want to see the Skins fans disappointed)
(X) Falcons vs Panthers
 Jets vs Jaguars (X) (The Jets are in the middle of a quarterback controversy, so I don't know if they have what it takes to win this game)
Dolphins vs 49ers (X)
Saints vs Giants (X)
Cardinals vs Seahawks (X)
Lions vs Packers (X)
Texans (x) vs Patriots

[PurpleParrot319]

Ravens/Skins was a tough one for me. I just have this feeling that the Ravens are about to enter a downhill slide, especially after losing to a badly injured Steelers team. Not to mention, the Redskins have become a pretty good team as of late and one I'd say has a realistic shot of getting a wild card.

I know the Jets are struggling offensively, but come on. This is the JAGUARS they're facing. But who knows, maybe the Jaguars will win.

Texans/Patriots is also a tough one. Two solid teams and this one is basically a toss-up. I went with the Pats.

[The Red Jaguars]

The Ravens defense is also badly injured too. But what people don't realize is that the Steelers/Ravens games are always close no matter who is playing for what team. Even a couple of years back when Big Ben was suspended and we faced the Charlie Batch Steelers that year, we only beat them by 3 points. And that is when our defense was top 5 in the league. So the Steelers/Ravens game probably would've been close even if Big Ben played. That is just the nature of their games.

As for the Redskins, they are a hot team. But they are not exactly amazing either. While it is a road game for the Ravens, FedEx field is only 45 minutes from where the Ravens stadium. So it isn't that big of a road game for us. And their defense is worser than the Ravens too, so its not like they are going to hold us to many points like the number one Steelers defense. Flacco is very inconsistent though, so he really needs to get it together. And RG3 is awesome too, but the weak Giants defense held him to 17 points. So this one is a toss-up, although the Skins are the favored team.

And as for the Jags, they have shown to be pretty competitive in a few games. Like they took the Packers down to the wire and Texans into OT. But whoever wins is still garbage. 

[The Red Jaguars]

So far, the Raiders are making it a close game. They are down by a touchdown with roughly 1.5 quarters to go.

[PurpleParrot319]

I forgot this game was on tonight.

Thursday games don't work.