This final week of the 2013 NFL Regular Season will be, from what I can remember, one of the biggest and most important weeks in the modern history of the NFL. Of the 16 games to be played on Sunday, 13 of them have import for the playoffs. Heading into this final week, none of the divisions have been won and, of the teams that have already clinched playoff spots, none of the seeding is set.
The Dallas Cowboys have lost quarterback Tony Romo. Jason Garrett's press conference on Monday afternoon was your typical coach's non-responsive "everything is perfect and fine and we'll move on like normal." To strengthen that thought and to build confidence, the Cowboys have signed another backup quarterback. John Kitna is back with the Cowboys after a 3-year absence.
Green Bay should know "definitely" by Thursday whether or not they will have their regular starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers was injured in a November game in Green Bay against Chicago when he was sacked and broke his collarbone. The Packers will be renewing their rivalry with the Bears with a chance for the playoffs on the line.
Below are the playoff scenarios for this final week of the NFL regular season (per NFL.com):
CAROLINA @ ATLANTA. Panthers can earn their division title and a first-round bye in the playoffs with: a win or tie, a New Orleans loss or tie; if the Panthers and 49ers both win and Seahawks lose, Carolina earns home-field throughout the NFC playoffs.
TAMPA BAY @ NEW ORLEANS. Saints can earn their division title and a first-round bye in the playoffs with: win and Carolina loss; Saints can win a playoff spot with a win, or a tie and a Cardinals tie, or a Cardinal loss.
BUFFALO @ NEW ENGLAND. Patriots can earn a first-round bye with a win or tie, a Bengals loss or tie and a Colts loss or tie; Patriots can earn home-field throughout the playoffs with a win and a Broncos loss.
NEW YORK JETS @ MIAMI. Dolphins can earn a playoff spot with a whole lot of help, there are four different scenarios in which the Dolphins can make the post-season.
CLEVELAND @ PITTSBURGH. Steelers can earn a playoff spot with a win and losses by the Dolphins, Ravens and Chargers.
JACKSONVILLE @ INDIANAPOLIS. Colts can earn a first-round by with a win and a Patriots loss and a Bengals loss or tie.
PHILADELPHIA @ DALLAS. Winner is in, loser goes home. This is simple.
BALTIMORE @ CINCINNATI. Ravens have five different scenarios that would allow them to make the playoffs. Bengals can earn a first-round bye with a win and Patriots loss.
GREEN BAY @ CHICAGO. Packers win and their in. Bears need to win or tie to make the playoffs.
DENVER @ OAKLAND. With a win Broncos earn home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win or tie or a Patriots loss or tie.
SAN FRANCISCO @ ARIZONA. 49ers win their division and a first-round bye with a win and a Seahawks loss; with a win, a Seahawks loss and a Panthers loss or tie the 49ers win their division and home-field throughout the playoffs. Cardinals win a playoff spot with a win and a Saints loss or tie, or a tie and a Saints loss.
KANSAS CITY @ SAN DIEGO. Chiefs are in. Chargers can earn a playoff spot with a win and a Dolphins loss or tie and a Ravens loss or tie, or a tie and a Dolphins and Ravens loss.
ST. LOUIS @ SEATTLE. Seahawks can win their division and home-field throughout the playoffs with a win or tie, or a 49ers loss or tie.
Next week shouldn't be as convoluted since there will only be 4-games, two on Saturday two on Sunday.
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PIX shout-out to Michael who is now tied for first place with Brian with one week to go, PIX has never gone into the final week. Isabella has fought and is making a splash passing several in her fight. Starting next week we will have a guest picker, Savanna has requested...and who can deny a 4-year-old that request (even though she won't win anything)?
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Week 16
This has got to be my second favorite time of the year, just behind the NFL Playoffs. Teams that are in contention for post-season play are fighting and clawing. Some are getting healthy or hot at the right time to make a Super Bowl run. The dominant teams of the season are hoping they can ride their surge for another month and a half or so, bringing home the Lombardi trophy to their city.
Arguably, the Seahawks right now look like the team to beat. Denver has stumbled a little as of late, as has New England, New Orleans and Detroit, who doesn't seem to be able to hold on to the ball to win a game. In fact, of the eight divisions in the NFL this past weekend, only 2 of the division leaders, Seattle and Indianapolis, won their games. Denver was shocked by San Diego on the final Thursday night game; New England fell to a young and hungry Miami team; Cincinnati was schooled by Pittsburgh; Philadelphia was walked over by Minnesota; on Monday night, in front of everyone, Detroit dropped a close one to Baltimore; New Orleans, playing indoors, but away from the Superdome, was throttled by St. Louis. Below are some of the playoff scenarios, according to NFL.com:
DENVER @ HOUSTON. The Broncos have clinched a playoff spot, they can clinch their division, the AFC West, with a win and a loss by the Chiefs. If Denver wins, Kansas City and New England both lose, Denver earns home field through the playoffs.
NEW ORLEANS @ CAROLINA. If the Saints win, they clinch the division and earn a first-round bye. They can simply make the playoffs if Arizona loses, San Francisco loses or ties, Saints and Arizona both tie, or if the 49ers and Cardinals both tie.
MINNESOTA @ CINCINNATI. Bengals can clinch their division, the AFC North, with a win and a Baltimore loss or tie, or a Cincinnati loss and Baltimore tie. Cincinnati can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Miami loss or tie, or a Cincinnati tie and Miami loss.
MIAMI @ BUFFALO. Miami is in with a win and a Baltimore and Cincinnati loss.
ARIZONA @ SEATTLE. Seahawks are in the playoffs and have home field advantage with a win or tie or a San Francisco loss or tie.
NEW ENGLAND @ BALTIMORE. New England can clinch their division, the AFC East, with a win or tie, or if Miami loses. In order to earn a first-round bye, the Patriots need a win and a Bengal loss or tie and an Colt loss or tie, or if both of those teams lose the Patriots are in. They can also get into the playoffs if the Bengals lose or tie. If Baltimore wins, and Miami and San Diego both lose, the Ravens make the playoffs.
CHICAGO @ PHILADELPHIA. The Bears can win their division, the NFC North, with a win and a loss or tie by the Lions, or loss by the Packers. The Eagles win their division, the NFC East, with a win and a Dallas loss, or a loss and Dallas tie.
ATLANTA @ SAN FRANCISCO. The 49ers can return to the playoffs with a win, a Cardinal loss, or a 49er loss and Cardinal tie.
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PIX shout-out to Brian who is holding on to the lead by a thread going into the final two weeks. Kathy got a 69% this week, leading the pack. Isabella has had an awesome three weeks and is doing very well.
Arguably, the Seahawks right now look like the team to beat. Denver has stumbled a little as of late, as has New England, New Orleans and Detroit, who doesn't seem to be able to hold on to the ball to win a game. In fact, of the eight divisions in the NFL this past weekend, only 2 of the division leaders, Seattle and Indianapolis, won their games. Denver was shocked by San Diego on the final Thursday night game; New England fell to a young and hungry Miami team; Cincinnati was schooled by Pittsburgh; Philadelphia was walked over by Minnesota; on Monday night, in front of everyone, Detroit dropped a close one to Baltimore; New Orleans, playing indoors, but away from the Superdome, was throttled by St. Louis. Below are some of the playoff scenarios, according to NFL.com:
DENVER @ HOUSTON. The Broncos have clinched a playoff spot, they can clinch their division, the AFC West, with a win and a loss by the Chiefs. If Denver wins, Kansas City and New England both lose, Denver earns home field through the playoffs.
NEW ORLEANS @ CAROLINA. If the Saints win, they clinch the division and earn a first-round bye. They can simply make the playoffs if Arizona loses, San Francisco loses or ties, Saints and Arizona both tie, or if the 49ers and Cardinals both tie.
MINNESOTA @ CINCINNATI. Bengals can clinch their division, the AFC North, with a win and a Baltimore loss or tie, or a Cincinnati loss and Baltimore tie. Cincinnati can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Miami loss or tie, or a Cincinnati tie and Miami loss.
MIAMI @ BUFFALO. Miami is in with a win and a Baltimore and Cincinnati loss.
ARIZONA @ SEATTLE. Seahawks are in the playoffs and have home field advantage with a win or tie or a San Francisco loss or tie.
NEW ENGLAND @ BALTIMORE. New England can clinch their division, the AFC East, with a win or tie, or if Miami loses. In order to earn a first-round bye, the Patriots need a win and a Bengal loss or tie and an Colt loss or tie, or if both of those teams lose the Patriots are in. They can also get into the playoffs if the Bengals lose or tie. If Baltimore wins, and Miami and San Diego both lose, the Ravens make the playoffs.
CHICAGO @ PHILADELPHIA. The Bears can win their division, the NFC North, with a win and a loss or tie by the Lions, or loss by the Packers. The Eagles win their division, the NFC East, with a win and a Dallas loss, or a loss and Dallas tie.
ATLANTA @ SAN FRANCISCO. The 49ers can return to the playoffs with a win, a Cardinal loss, or a 49er loss and Cardinal tie.
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PIX shout-out to Brian who is holding on to the lead by a thread going into the final two weeks. Kathy got a 69% this week, leading the pack. Isabella has had an awesome three weeks and is doing very well.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Fun in the Snow
Was this past weekend a fun weekend in the NFL or what? The Eagles, Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, and Packers all hosted games that had at least some snowfall, with Philadelphia and Detroit playing in what looked like a blizzard. Interestingly, of the teams that visited those outdoor stadiums and normally play indoors, including with a retractable roof, no one won. Detroit, Minnesota, and Atlanta ended up on the short end, while the Dolphins flew up from Miami and shocked Pittsburgh.
Dallas ended the week with a drubbing by Chicago in Soldier Field, threatening their playoff chances.
Following is a review of this weeks upcoming games with playoff implications:
SAN DIEGO @ DENVER. Chargers are fighting for a playoff spot, but need some help. Broncos are in, need to win to try and get home field throughout the playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO @ TAMPA BAY. 49ers should be in if they finish the season strong. Buccaneers are eliminated.
BUFFALO @ JACKSONVILLE. Both of these teams are not eliminated, but should be after this weekend.
SEATTLE @ NEW YORK GIANTS. Seahawks are in already, but also need to win out for home field. Giants are eliminated.
PHILADELPHIA @ MINNESOTA. Eagles are in first place in their division right now and need this win and Dallas to lose. Vikings are eliminated.
NEW ENGLAND @ MIAMI. Patriots are currently in 2nd place in the AFC. Dolphins need a win and some help to make the playoffs.
HOUSTON @ INDIANAPOLIS. Texans are eliminated. Colts are in and are looking to finish with some momentum. Texans have never defeated the Colts in Indianapolis.
CHICAGO @ CLEVELAND. Both teams need a lot of help this week.
NEW YORK JETS @ CAROLINA. Jets need help. Carolina is trying to rebound from a spanking in New Orleans on Sunday night. If the season ended today, the Panthers are in.
KANSAS CITY @ OAKLAND. Chiefs need the win, are currently the 5th seed in the AFC. Raiders are close to being eliminated.
GREEN BAY @ DALLAS. Packers are reeling and hoping Aaron Rodgers can return to help them into the playoffs. Cowboys need this win and the Eagles to lose to keep their hopes alive. Green Bay hasn't won in Dallas since 1989.
NEW ORLEANS @ ST. LOUIS. Saints are currently the 2nd seed in the NFC. Rams are eliminated.
ARIZONA @ TENNESSEE. Cardinals need a win and some help to make the playoffs. Titans need more help than is really available to make the post-season.
CINCINNATI @ PITTSBURGH. When these two teams played in week two the Bengals were dominant. Bengals are currently leading their division and have the 3d seed in the AFC, guaranteeing a home playoff game. Steelers need a lot of help to make it.
BALTIMORE @ DETROIT. If the season were to end today, the Ravens would have the sixth seed in the playoffs. They've been there before and have won a Super Bowl while playing all their playoff games on the road. The Lions are tops in their division right now, but have buttery fingers. Detroit has really struggled with holding onto the ball the last few weeks, especially last week in their snowy loss to Philadelphia.
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PIX shout out to Brian for pulling away just a bit more, extending his lead to 3-games. Darrell who had the best percentage of the week with 88%, and to the Heffalump (Isabella) who is scrambling her way through the rankings (not bad for a 7-year-old).
Dallas ended the week with a drubbing by Chicago in Soldier Field, threatening their playoff chances.
Following is a review of this weeks upcoming games with playoff implications:
SAN DIEGO @ DENVER. Chargers are fighting for a playoff spot, but need some help. Broncos are in, need to win to try and get home field throughout the playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO @ TAMPA BAY. 49ers should be in if they finish the season strong. Buccaneers are eliminated.
BUFFALO @ JACKSONVILLE. Both of these teams are not eliminated, but should be after this weekend.
SEATTLE @ NEW YORK GIANTS. Seahawks are in already, but also need to win out for home field. Giants are eliminated.
PHILADELPHIA @ MINNESOTA. Eagles are in first place in their division right now and need this win and Dallas to lose. Vikings are eliminated.
NEW ENGLAND @ MIAMI. Patriots are currently in 2nd place in the AFC. Dolphins need a win and some help to make the playoffs.
HOUSTON @ INDIANAPOLIS. Texans are eliminated. Colts are in and are looking to finish with some momentum. Texans have never defeated the Colts in Indianapolis.
CHICAGO @ CLEVELAND. Both teams need a lot of help this week.
NEW YORK JETS @ CAROLINA. Jets need help. Carolina is trying to rebound from a spanking in New Orleans on Sunday night. If the season ended today, the Panthers are in.
KANSAS CITY @ OAKLAND. Chiefs need the win, are currently the 5th seed in the AFC. Raiders are close to being eliminated.
GREEN BAY @ DALLAS. Packers are reeling and hoping Aaron Rodgers can return to help them into the playoffs. Cowboys need this win and the Eagles to lose to keep their hopes alive. Green Bay hasn't won in Dallas since 1989.
NEW ORLEANS @ ST. LOUIS. Saints are currently the 2nd seed in the NFC. Rams are eliminated.
ARIZONA @ TENNESSEE. Cardinals need a win and some help to make the playoffs. Titans need more help than is really available to make the post-season.
CINCINNATI @ PITTSBURGH. When these two teams played in week two the Bengals were dominant. Bengals are currently leading their division and have the 3d seed in the AFC, guaranteeing a home playoff game. Steelers need a lot of help to make it.
BALTIMORE @ DETROIT. If the season were to end today, the Ravens would have the sixth seed in the playoffs. They've been there before and have won a Super Bowl while playing all their playoff games on the road. The Lions are tops in their division right now, but have buttery fingers. Detroit has really struggled with holding onto the ball the last few weeks, especially last week in their snowy loss to Philadelphia.
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PIX shout out to Brian for pulling away just a bit more, extending his lead to 3-games. Darrell who had the best percentage of the week with 88%, and to the Heffalump (Isabella) who is scrambling her way through the rankings (not bad for a 7-year-old).
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
One Month to Go
There is only one month left for this season and playoffs are being seriously fought over. Several teams are making a serious push to prove that they are for real. With the Seahawks' win over New Orleans on Monday night, Seattle was the first team to earn a playoff spot. Below will be some of the games and what the teams in those games have at stake.
ATLANTA FALCONS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS. Green Bay still is in the playoff hunt and desperately needs a win, however with Aaron Rodgers still mending from a broken collarbone, it's unlikely they will be able to make the playoffs, but should have no problem throttling the Falcons at Lambeau Field.
MIAMI DOLPHINS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS. Miami has a better chance of making the post-season than does Pittsburgh, but both are fighting against other teams' success.
DETROIT LIONS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. Detroit is leading their division and holds their fate in their own hands. Philadelphia needs a little help but must stay consistent before the last game of the season when they meet Dallas with a chance of winning their division.
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ NEW YORK JETS. Both of these teams have a very slim chance of making the playoffs, they need a lot of help.
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS. All New England needs to do is finish strong. They currently are the number 2 seed in the AFC and are certain to host at least one playoff game.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS. Purple battle. If the season were to end today, Baltimore would be in, but as a final and 6th seed. They must fight to defend their Super Bowl title.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS. Losing to the Broncos twice in the last three weeks has really hurt the Chiefs, despite having a fantastic season. They are still in the playoffs, though, if they can turn around from recent losses. Washington is officially out of the playoffs.
BUFFALO BILLS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. Buffalo has a tiny little chance. Tampa has been eliminated.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS. This should be a really good game, between two potential playoff teams. Indy has shown some sloppiness down the stretch, and is hoping to show that last year was not an illusion.
TENNESSEE TITANS @ DENVER BRONCOS. Tennessee is in with some help, Denver has been strong all season and should not disappoint their fans this Sunday.
NEW YORK GIANTS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS. Neither of these teams has much hope of making the post-season, but the Chargers' chances are slightly higher.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS. Wow!! Another barn-burner. Wonder if the Niners can hold off the mighty 'Hawks, or if the blowout Monday will act as a trap for Seattle.
ST. LOUIS RAMS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS. Both have a slight chance for post-season play.
CAROLINA PANTHERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. This game will have huge playoff implications as these two teams meet twice in the final four weeks. Could mean hosting at least one game in the big dance come January.
DALLAS COWBOYS @ CHICAGO BEARS. Tony Romo is known for having a fabulous season only to choke in the final month, missing out on the playoffs. In his time as a Cowboys' starter, Romo has only won one playoff game (which is the only playoff game Dallas has won since they won three Super Bowls in the early- and mid-90's. Chicago looked like their coaching was strong and ready to take the Bears to new glory, only to fall down mid-season after quarterback Jay Cutler has been sidelined with an injury.
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PIX shoutout to Brian for pulling away by another game this week, now two-games in the lead of EVERYone. Also, Brian set the example for us with 81% correct.
ATLANTA FALCONS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS. Green Bay still is in the playoff hunt and desperately needs a win, however with Aaron Rodgers still mending from a broken collarbone, it's unlikely they will be able to make the playoffs, but should have no problem throttling the Falcons at Lambeau Field.
MIAMI DOLPHINS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS. Miami has a better chance of making the post-season than does Pittsburgh, but both are fighting against other teams' success.
DETROIT LIONS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. Detroit is leading their division and holds their fate in their own hands. Philadelphia needs a little help but must stay consistent before the last game of the season when they meet Dallas with a chance of winning their division.
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ NEW YORK JETS. Both of these teams have a very slim chance of making the playoffs, they need a lot of help.
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS. All New England needs to do is finish strong. They currently are the number 2 seed in the AFC and are certain to host at least one playoff game.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS. Purple battle. If the season were to end today, Baltimore would be in, but as a final and 6th seed. They must fight to defend their Super Bowl title.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS. Losing to the Broncos twice in the last three weeks has really hurt the Chiefs, despite having a fantastic season. They are still in the playoffs, though, if they can turn around from recent losses. Washington is officially out of the playoffs.
BUFFALO BILLS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. Buffalo has a tiny little chance. Tampa has been eliminated.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS. This should be a really good game, between two potential playoff teams. Indy has shown some sloppiness down the stretch, and is hoping to show that last year was not an illusion.
TENNESSEE TITANS @ DENVER BRONCOS. Tennessee is in with some help, Denver has been strong all season and should not disappoint their fans this Sunday.
NEW YORK GIANTS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS. Neither of these teams has much hope of making the post-season, but the Chargers' chances are slightly higher.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS. Wow!! Another barn-burner. Wonder if the Niners can hold off the mighty 'Hawks, or if the blowout Monday will act as a trap for Seattle.
ST. LOUIS RAMS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS. Both have a slight chance for post-season play.
CAROLINA PANTHERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. This game will have huge playoff implications as these two teams meet twice in the final four weeks. Could mean hosting at least one game in the big dance come January.
DALLAS COWBOYS @ CHICAGO BEARS. Tony Romo is known for having a fabulous season only to choke in the final month, missing out on the playoffs. In his time as a Cowboys' starter, Romo has only won one playoff game (which is the only playoff game Dallas has won since they won three Super Bowls in the early- and mid-90's. Chicago looked like their coaching was strong and ready to take the Bears to new glory, only to fall down mid-season after quarterback Jay Cutler has been sidelined with an injury.
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PIX shoutout to Brian for pulling away by another game this week, now two-games in the lead of EVERYone. Also, Brian set the example for us with 81% correct.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Week 13
Greetings all, sorry for the delay in posting but I was waiting for some additional information come out about the situation with Incognito and Martin down in Miami. My conclusion: Everyone should be nice to everyone else, regardless of workplace relationships. Don't say or write things to someone unless you would have no problem with others seeing what you've written.
Okay, now for a review of this weeks games, which start on Thursday morning.
Green Bay @ Detroit. With Aaron Rodgers and his broken collarbone the Packers are reeling, the Lions seemed like they had the main road to win the NFC North, but they seem to be spiraling. This game could be huge for the division.
Oakland @ Dallas. The Raiders are bi-polar at best. One week they're smoking hot, then the next they look like the number one college team could beat them. Cowboys have talent but they seem to win some and lose some.
Pittsburgh @ Baltimore. This is always a hard-fought game and a Thanksgiving night match-up is going to be gigantic. They are both 5-6 and trailing Cincinnati by two-games, so a victory here could at the very least mean a wild card spot come playoff time.
Arizona @ Philadelphia. The Cardinals have shown a lot of offense the last few weeks, dismantling both the Jaguars and Colts the last two weeks. Philadelphia has been amazing with Nick Foles as quarterback with 16 touchdowns (seven of those coming in one game) with no interceptions since taking over for Michael Vick, plus Foles has received a vote of confidence from Vick.
Tampa Bay @ Carolina. Two of the hottest teams playing right now. The Bucs have won 3-straight; the Panthers 7-straight.
Denver @ Kansas City. The rematch from a couple of weeks ago will likely will lead to home field advantage in the AFC playoffs. Both teams, however, are having issues since their initial meeting due to injuries on offense and defense, respectively.
St. Louis @ San Francisco. The Rams have shown signs of life and could be reaching the 49ers at just the right time. Colin Kaepernick and the Niners just completed a very overpowering defeat of the Redskins on Monday.
Game of the Week:
New Orleans @ Seattle. The Seahawks are undefeated at home the past two seasons, the Saints are smoking hot in New Orleans, but they are not playing at the Superdome. This should be a barn-burner and a reason to stay up late on a Monday. Seattle's home crowd gets loud and nasty, known as one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.
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Our PIX standings saw a shakeup this week, with Brian taking the lead over MJ. Marilea, Scott and Darrell and right on Brian's heels and could make some noise this week. Congrats to Brian for being number one this week.
Okay, now for a review of this weeks games, which start on Thursday morning.
Green Bay @ Detroit. With Aaron Rodgers and his broken collarbone the Packers are reeling, the Lions seemed like they had the main road to win the NFC North, but they seem to be spiraling. This game could be huge for the division.
Oakland @ Dallas. The Raiders are bi-polar at best. One week they're smoking hot, then the next they look like the number one college team could beat them. Cowboys have talent but they seem to win some and lose some.
Pittsburgh @ Baltimore. This is always a hard-fought game and a Thanksgiving night match-up is going to be gigantic. They are both 5-6 and trailing Cincinnati by two-games, so a victory here could at the very least mean a wild card spot come playoff time.
Arizona @ Philadelphia. The Cardinals have shown a lot of offense the last few weeks, dismantling both the Jaguars and Colts the last two weeks. Philadelphia has been amazing with Nick Foles as quarterback with 16 touchdowns (seven of those coming in one game) with no interceptions since taking over for Michael Vick, plus Foles has received a vote of confidence from Vick.
Tampa Bay @ Carolina. Two of the hottest teams playing right now. The Bucs have won 3-straight; the Panthers 7-straight.
Denver @ Kansas City. The rematch from a couple of weeks ago will likely will lead to home field advantage in the AFC playoffs. Both teams, however, are having issues since their initial meeting due to injuries on offense and defense, respectively.
St. Louis @ San Francisco. The Rams have shown signs of life and could be reaching the 49ers at just the right time. Colin Kaepernick and the Niners just completed a very overpowering defeat of the Redskins on Monday.
Game of the Week:
New Orleans @ Seattle. The Seahawks are undefeated at home the past two seasons, the Saints are smoking hot in New Orleans, but they are not playing at the Superdome. This should be a barn-burner and a reason to stay up late on a Monday. Seattle's home crowd gets loud and nasty, known as one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.
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Our PIX standings saw a shakeup this week, with Brian taking the lead over MJ. Marilea, Scott and Darrell and right on Brian's heels and could make some noise this week. Congrats to Brian for being number one this week.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Mid-Year Blog
This has been a good year for PIX so far. Have had some surprises, some disappointments, but lots of football. The Broncos and Chiefs have been leading the way in the AFC, while Seattle and New Orleans are topping the NFC. Podcast, I hope, will be up tomorrow (if I can figure this thing out) and I'll let you my PIX for end-of-season awards.
In the meantime, here is a review of some of the top games to start the 2nd half of the season:
Cincinnati @ Miami: Earlier this season this looked like a top-notch game, when the Dolphins were at 3-0...they have lost four straight since and seem like they're spiraling.
Atlanta @ Carolina: How the tide has turned. The Falcons last year breezed through nearly everyone they played while earning home field advantage in the NFC playoffs. This year, the Panthers are playing strong and the Falcons are faltering with lots of key injuries.
Kansas City @ Buffalo: The last four times these two teams have played in Buffalo, the Bills were on the winning end. The Chiefs need one win to match their winning total of the last two seasons. Coaching has been a key factor in the success in each of these two teams this year.
Tampa Bay @ Seattle: Seattle has won 11 straight at home with no signs of slowing down. Tampa Bay has lost 7 straight games and 12 of their last 13, not a good sign for a team coming apart at the seams.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Chicago @ Green Bay: This rivalry dates back to 1921, when the Decatur Staleys defeated the Green Bay Packers 20-0. The Bears lead the series 91-87-6, but have lost the last 6, including a 21-14 playoff loss in 2010 in Chicago.
PIX shout out to The Monkey for going 12-1 this week, a 92% HUGE victory. MJ is still leading the pack, while Darrell and ML are sneaking up at 2 and 3 games back, respectively.
In the meantime, here is a review of some of the top games to start the 2nd half of the season:
Cincinnati @ Miami: Earlier this season this looked like a top-notch game, when the Dolphins were at 3-0...they have lost four straight since and seem like they're spiraling.
Atlanta @ Carolina: How the tide has turned. The Falcons last year breezed through nearly everyone they played while earning home field advantage in the NFC playoffs. This year, the Panthers are playing strong and the Falcons are faltering with lots of key injuries.
Kansas City @ Buffalo: The last four times these two teams have played in Buffalo, the Bills were on the winning end. The Chiefs need one win to match their winning total of the last two seasons. Coaching has been a key factor in the success in each of these two teams this year.
Tampa Bay @ Seattle: Seattle has won 11 straight at home with no signs of slowing down. Tampa Bay has lost 7 straight games and 12 of their last 13, not a good sign for a team coming apart at the seams.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Chicago @ Green Bay: This rivalry dates back to 1921, when the Decatur Staleys defeated the Green Bay Packers 20-0. The Bears lead the series 91-87-6, but have lost the last 6, including a 21-14 playoff loss in 2010 in Chicago.
PIX shout out to The Monkey for going 12-1 this week, a 92% HUGE victory. MJ is still leading the pack, while Darrell and ML are sneaking up at 2 and 3 games back, respectively.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Week 6 Is In the Books
The Denver Broncos have done it again, but Jacksonville held them to the lowest points this season. Did the Jaguars expose a weakness? Or were the Broncos just taking it easy in preparation for the Colts this week? Sunday night will tell, that should be a really good game.
Are the Chiefs for real? Seems it, they have one of the strongest defenses on the gridiron this year, keeping their opponents to an average of 10.8 points per game. NFL.com showed this week that if the playoffs were to start today, the Chiefs would have the number 1 seed in the AFC, with the Broncos at number 5.
One of the biggest stories this week was how the Houston Texans fans reacted when struggling quarterback Matt Schaub went down with an injury. Reports show that not all the fans cheered, but a large enough group that it angered many of the players, teammates and other players around the league. NFL ticket prices are not inexpensive. It's common practice to send boo's to your team when they aren't playing up to expectations, perfectly okay with that. But what kind of fan would ANYONE be to cheer if a player is down on the field injured.
I remember when the Dallas Cowboys were playing in Philadelphia against division rival Eagles. Michael Irvin, hall-of-fame wide receiver, was tackled with his head being pushed into the ground. He lay there motionless while being attended to, while many of the fans in Veterans Memorial Stadium. It's the top of classlessness when anyone is happy when someone else is injured. Are we as a society that low that we get excited when someone with whom we're not happy is hurt that we cheer for that? Is it good that the NFL is starting to curtail head hits to prevent concussions? Or are we okay with that, too? Violence is all around us, TV shows, the news, even our entertainment is filled with violence. Video games now have ratings, preventing young people from purchasing them. Matt Schaub took the Texans to their only two playoff berths. Let's just all be nice and good fans.
For a brief preview of this weeks' games:
Cowboys @ Eagles: This is for the lead in the NFC East, one of the most mediocre divisions in football right now. Reports indicate, though nothing is confirmed, that Nick Foles will be starting under center for the Eagles.
Patriots @ Jets: Jets show flashes of brilliance, like their dismantling of the Falcons in week 5. Can they and their rookie quarterback hold off Tom Brady and the Patriots?
Texans @ Chiefs: No one imagined when the schedule was released last April that the records would be what they are, maybe the other way around. But the Chiefs can go 7-0 for the first time since 2003.
Browns @ Packers: Green Bay has won 22 of their last 23 games at home. The Browns have a 30-year-old 2nd year quarterback who has struggled mightily.
Broncos @ Colts: This is Peyton Manning's trip to Indianapolis as a non-Colt. Will he be affected by seeing former teammates on the other sideline? Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck has something to prove, that Indy's front office didn't make a mistake by letting Manning go to sign Luck as a rookie quarterback. This could truly be a changing of the guard in the AFC. Primetime on Sunday Night Football.
Vikings @ Giants: This is your Monday Night Football game. Combined record of 1-10. If you've been wanting to take your spouse out for a nice evening, this is your opportunity.
PIX shout-out to MJ who is still leading the pack by 2-games. Also, DJ and HL for having the highest weekly percentage for the week.
Are the Chiefs for real? Seems it, they have one of the strongest defenses on the gridiron this year, keeping their opponents to an average of 10.8 points per game. NFL.com showed this week that if the playoffs were to start today, the Chiefs would have the number 1 seed in the AFC, with the Broncos at number 5.
One of the biggest stories this week was how the Houston Texans fans reacted when struggling quarterback Matt Schaub went down with an injury. Reports show that not all the fans cheered, but a large enough group that it angered many of the players, teammates and other players around the league. NFL ticket prices are not inexpensive. It's common practice to send boo's to your team when they aren't playing up to expectations, perfectly okay with that. But what kind of fan would ANYONE be to cheer if a player is down on the field injured.
I remember when the Dallas Cowboys were playing in Philadelphia against division rival Eagles. Michael Irvin, hall-of-fame wide receiver, was tackled with his head being pushed into the ground. He lay there motionless while being attended to, while many of the fans in Veterans Memorial Stadium. It's the top of classlessness when anyone is happy when someone else is injured. Are we as a society that low that we get excited when someone with whom we're not happy is hurt that we cheer for that? Is it good that the NFL is starting to curtail head hits to prevent concussions? Or are we okay with that, too? Violence is all around us, TV shows, the news, even our entertainment is filled with violence. Video games now have ratings, preventing young people from purchasing them. Matt Schaub took the Texans to their only two playoff berths. Let's just all be nice and good fans.
For a brief preview of this weeks' games:
Cowboys @ Eagles: This is for the lead in the NFC East, one of the most mediocre divisions in football right now. Reports indicate, though nothing is confirmed, that Nick Foles will be starting under center for the Eagles.
Patriots @ Jets: Jets show flashes of brilliance, like their dismantling of the Falcons in week 5. Can they and their rookie quarterback hold off Tom Brady and the Patriots?
Texans @ Chiefs: No one imagined when the schedule was released last April that the records would be what they are, maybe the other way around. But the Chiefs can go 7-0 for the first time since 2003.
Browns @ Packers: Green Bay has won 22 of their last 23 games at home. The Browns have a 30-year-old 2nd year quarterback who has struggled mightily.
Broncos @ Colts: This is Peyton Manning's trip to Indianapolis as a non-Colt. Will he be affected by seeing former teammates on the other sideline? Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck has something to prove, that Indy's front office didn't make a mistake by letting Manning go to sign Luck as a rookie quarterback. This could truly be a changing of the guard in the AFC. Primetime on Sunday Night Football.
Vikings @ Giants: This is your Monday Night Football game. Combined record of 1-10. If you've been wanting to take your spouse out for a nice evening, this is your opportunity.
PIX shout-out to MJ who is still leading the pack by 2-games. Also, DJ and HL for having the highest weekly percentage for the week.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Week 5 Is Upon Us
Wow! That was quick! We're over a month into the football season and we've seen some surprises. Peyton Manning is breaking all sorts of records, Kansas City is fantastic, the Giants and Steelers are both horrible. Let's look at a couple of the highlights from this past week.
Seattle @ Indianapolis: The Colts look like they're for real. Seattle has proven it's a tough place to play, but the Seahawks now seem a little more vulnerable on the road. Indy looks like they've really come to build on last season.
New England @ Cincinnati: Patriots show up undefeated and walk out without even having scored a touchdown, the first time that's happened in years. Are the Bengals that good, or are the Patriots really struggling?
Kansas City @ Tennessee: This has got to be the first 4-0 @ 3-1 game in history that most people didn't pay much attention to. The Chiefs continued their domination over a very good Titans team, in Nashville.
Detroit @ Green Bay: Maybe some day the Lions will win in Wisconsin...but not this year.
Houston @ San Francisco: The Texans have looked lackluster at best this season, prompting coach Kubiak to bench his starting qb Matt Schaub, at least for part of the game Sunday night. Is this a sign of things to come? Since a throttling last year in New England, Schaub has seemed to lack confidence and poise.
Denver @ Dallas: A game for the ages, over 1000 passing between the two quarterbacks. Was fun to watch, if you don't like to see any defense.
Here is a brief preview of what we've got to watch this week:
Green Bay @ Baltimore: Both teams are struggling to find their personality. Baltimore is not the friendliest place to play, and Green Bay is looking to build on a non-offense win over the Lions last week.
Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay: If Dallas loses to Washington, and Philadelphia defeats the Bucs, that puts the Eagles in first place all by themselves in the woeful NFC East. Interesting, huh? Tampa Bay, as dysfunctional as they are, have yet to win a game.
Detroit @ Cleveland: This is an old school game between two teams that have been around a very long time. Currently, Detroit is not sure what they want to do, Cleveland has shown some remarkable resilience over the last few weeks. The Dawg Pound is fired up and ready to cheer their team to more victories.
Cincinnati @ Buffalo: If a team keeps Tom Brady from throwing a touchdown pass for the first time in over 50-games, the logical conclusion would be that they have a fantastic defense. It's not that bad, but they have won some games no one expected them to, and lost some they were supposed to win. In Northern New York they may have some troubles with the Bills...but they may not.
Jacksonville @ Denver: Could there be teams any more diverse than these? Jacksonville can do nothing right, their quarterback situation is suspect, at best. Denver is 5-0. Manning is having a career year, and the Broncos are supposed to be getting back some key defensive personnel soon.
New Orleans @ New England: This could very well be the game of the week. New Orleans has their coach back and they look sharp and efficient, thought without a running game. New England has Tom Brady under center, guiding and directing a young receiving corps as they learn the ropes in the NFL.
Washington @ Dallas: Always a good game, regardless of records or what's at stake. The Redskins are hoping RGIII is back in form to start doing what he did last year, the Cowboys are hoping they win a game. First place is at stake in the division, if Washington wins, they own at least a partial share of first place. If the Eagles win...this just makes things that much more interesting. Wait...you said there is another team in this division? Oh, yeah, the Giants. No worries. They are horrible and will not be a threat.
Indianapolis @ San Diego is the Monday Night game. Should be a decent game, but Indy is on fire and the Chargers are confused. One week they fight back and win at home, the next they go on the road against a mediocre, at best, Raiders team and lose. Andrew Luck is for real folks, this is a kid we'll be talking about for years to come.
PIX Shoutout to our leader, yet again, MJ. He pulled away and is leading the pack by 2 games, he also had the highest percentage for anyone this week with 79%.
Seattle @ Indianapolis: The Colts look like they're for real. Seattle has proven it's a tough place to play, but the Seahawks now seem a little more vulnerable on the road. Indy looks like they've really come to build on last season.
New England @ Cincinnati: Patriots show up undefeated and walk out without even having scored a touchdown, the first time that's happened in years. Are the Bengals that good, or are the Patriots really struggling?
Kansas City @ Tennessee: This has got to be the first 4-0 @ 3-1 game in history that most people didn't pay much attention to. The Chiefs continued their domination over a very good Titans team, in Nashville.
Detroit @ Green Bay: Maybe some day the Lions will win in Wisconsin...but not this year.
Houston @ San Francisco: The Texans have looked lackluster at best this season, prompting coach Kubiak to bench his starting qb Matt Schaub, at least for part of the game Sunday night. Is this a sign of things to come? Since a throttling last year in New England, Schaub has seemed to lack confidence and poise.
Denver @ Dallas: A game for the ages, over 1000 passing between the two quarterbacks. Was fun to watch, if you don't like to see any defense.
Here is a brief preview of what we've got to watch this week:
Green Bay @ Baltimore: Both teams are struggling to find their personality. Baltimore is not the friendliest place to play, and Green Bay is looking to build on a non-offense win over the Lions last week.
Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay: If Dallas loses to Washington, and Philadelphia defeats the Bucs, that puts the Eagles in first place all by themselves in the woeful NFC East. Interesting, huh? Tampa Bay, as dysfunctional as they are, have yet to win a game.
Detroit @ Cleveland: This is an old school game between two teams that have been around a very long time. Currently, Detroit is not sure what they want to do, Cleveland has shown some remarkable resilience over the last few weeks. The Dawg Pound is fired up and ready to cheer their team to more victories.
Cincinnati @ Buffalo: If a team keeps Tom Brady from throwing a touchdown pass for the first time in over 50-games, the logical conclusion would be that they have a fantastic defense. It's not that bad, but they have won some games no one expected them to, and lost some they were supposed to win. In Northern New York they may have some troubles with the Bills...but they may not.
Jacksonville @ Denver: Could there be teams any more diverse than these? Jacksonville can do nothing right, their quarterback situation is suspect, at best. Denver is 5-0. Manning is having a career year, and the Broncos are supposed to be getting back some key defensive personnel soon.
New Orleans @ New England: This could very well be the game of the week. New Orleans has their coach back and they look sharp and efficient, thought without a running game. New England has Tom Brady under center, guiding and directing a young receiving corps as they learn the ropes in the NFL.
Washington @ Dallas: Always a good game, regardless of records or what's at stake. The Redskins are hoping RGIII is back in form to start doing what he did last year, the Cowboys are hoping they win a game. First place is at stake in the division, if Washington wins, they own at least a partial share of first place. If the Eagles win...this just makes things that much more interesting. Wait...you said there is another team in this division? Oh, yeah, the Giants. No worries. They are horrible and will not be a threat.
Indianapolis @ San Diego is the Monday Night game. Should be a decent game, but Indy is on fire and the Chargers are confused. One week they fight back and win at home, the next they go on the road against a mediocre, at best, Raiders team and lose. Andrew Luck is for real folks, this is a kid we'll be talking about for years to come.
PIX Shoutout to our leader, yet again, MJ. He pulled away and is leading the pack by 2 games, he also had the highest percentage for anyone this week with 79%.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Week 4
Upsets galore. 49ers looked alive against a very weak St. Louis team. Kansas City is blowing out everyone they play, can't wait until they play the Broncos. The Broncos are very, very good! Strong efficient offense, tough defense. On their defensive side they will be getting back two top players within the next few weeks in Von Miller and Champ Bailey. Dallas is mediocre, Giants are horrible, along with the Steelers and Jaguars.
With Cleveland defeating the Bengals it makes one wonder if they're for real. They've looked good with Brian Hoyer under center and their defense has been very stingy. Don't look now, but they are tied for first in their division. You might remember a few years ago when Derek Anderson took over as Cleveland's qb, they looked very good and even made the playoffs. Then they went back to their losing ways. In the meantime, however, lets enjoy the success the Browns are enjoying, as their very loyal fans are doing.
What happened to Chicago? Did Detroit get hot in one win over Washington? Jay Cutler looked like he was having a career, and still may. But the Detroit defense made him look very shaky and nervous behind is offensive line. It will be fun to see if the Lions can hold on to this until Thanksgiving, when they host their annual nationally televised game.
Houston looked they were going to blow out the might Seahawks. Russell Wilson and his team had different plans, however. Pete Carroll guided Seattle to an overtime win against the Texans IN Reliant Stadium.
How good would Adrian Peterson be if he played for a good team, with an offensive line? Vikings looked better with Matt Cassel at the helm, but they are still lacking in several areas. Even so, they beat the hapless Steelers, who have not been 0-4 since 1968. Is Mike Tomlin's job in jeopardy? Rumors are it may be, but the Rooney family in Pittsburgh is very loyal sticking with their coaches through tough times. A prime example of that is their dealings with Bill Cowher, who eventually won two championships for them.
Tennessee is looking like they have things clicking, then they lose quarterback Jake Locker to a hip injury (it was reported via the Titans official Twitter feed, @TennesseeTitans, it's likely Locker could miss only about 3 games and there was no serious injury found in his MRI). They fight and defeat the Jets in convincing fashion (who lost their own ex-starting qb Mark Sanchez to season-ending surgery.
I always enjoy how Jerry Jones says the Cowboys are Super Bowl ready right when baseball is about to start in the spring. They look like they've been playing since then and they're worn out. San Diego was able to rally and beat the 'boys.
New England and New Orleans both looked very good in their wins over Atlanta and Miami on Sunday and Monday nights, respectively. The Pats defense stopped a last-minute Falcon drive and the Saints didn't give the Dolphins a chance to rally.
Highlights for Week 5:
Buffalo @ Cleveland: This should be a real good game featuring two up-and-coming teams. If you're not scheduled for a meeting on Thursday, you should try to take this game in.
Seattle @ Indianapolis: 4-0 @ 3-1, Indy is showing signs that they are a very well balanced team and can now play with the big boys. The Big Boys are coming to town are bringing one of the top defensive backs with them, Richard Sherman.
Detroit @ Green Bay: The Lions have not won in Wisconsin since 1991. Think of that, Barry Sanders never beat the Packers in Green Bay. Detroit seems focused to win this season, taking care of the mighty Bears last week.
Philadelphia @ NY Giants: Please wake me up when this is over.
New Orleans @ Chicago: Bears have some strong defensive backs; New Orleans is back where they were a couple of years ago, scoring seemingly at will.
Denver @ Dallas: Tony Dungy mentioned on Sunday Night Football that defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin was in Indianapolis when Payton Manning was there, so Manning is familiar with the Dallas Tampa 2 defense. In all likelihood, Denver will dissect Dallas' suspect secondary.
Houston @ San Francisco: This is the highlight of the week, a couple of troubled teams who lose games their supposed to win. This is broadcast on NBC on Sunday Night Football.
San Diego @ Oakland: Nothing real exciting about this except that due to the Oakland Athletics being in the MLB Playoffs this game was rescheduled for a later start time (1035 central) and will be broadcast on the NFL Network.
PIX gives a special shout-out Scott who battled and is now tied for first place with Michael in our PIX standings. Several others have moved up...several have moved down and lost some footing.
With Cleveland defeating the Bengals it makes one wonder if they're for real. They've looked good with Brian Hoyer under center and their defense has been very stingy. Don't look now, but they are tied for first in their division. You might remember a few years ago when Derek Anderson took over as Cleveland's qb, they looked very good and even made the playoffs. Then they went back to their losing ways. In the meantime, however, lets enjoy the success the Browns are enjoying, as their very loyal fans are doing.
What happened to Chicago? Did Detroit get hot in one win over Washington? Jay Cutler looked like he was having a career, and still may. But the Detroit defense made him look very shaky and nervous behind is offensive line. It will be fun to see if the Lions can hold on to this until Thanksgiving, when they host their annual nationally televised game.
Houston looked they were going to blow out the might Seahawks. Russell Wilson and his team had different plans, however. Pete Carroll guided Seattle to an overtime win against the Texans IN Reliant Stadium.
How good would Adrian Peterson be if he played for a good team, with an offensive line? Vikings looked better with Matt Cassel at the helm, but they are still lacking in several areas. Even so, they beat the hapless Steelers, who have not been 0-4 since 1968. Is Mike Tomlin's job in jeopardy? Rumors are it may be, but the Rooney family in Pittsburgh is very loyal sticking with their coaches through tough times. A prime example of that is their dealings with Bill Cowher, who eventually won two championships for them.
Tennessee is looking like they have things clicking, then they lose quarterback Jake Locker to a hip injury (it was reported via the Titans official Twitter feed, @TennesseeTitans, it's likely Locker could miss only about 3 games and there was no serious injury found in his MRI). They fight and defeat the Jets in convincing fashion (who lost their own ex-starting qb Mark Sanchez to season-ending surgery.
I always enjoy how Jerry Jones says the Cowboys are Super Bowl ready right when baseball is about to start in the spring. They look like they've been playing since then and they're worn out. San Diego was able to rally and beat the 'boys.
New England and New Orleans both looked very good in their wins over Atlanta and Miami on Sunday and Monday nights, respectively. The Pats defense stopped a last-minute Falcon drive and the Saints didn't give the Dolphins a chance to rally.
Highlights for Week 5:
Buffalo @ Cleveland: This should be a real good game featuring two up-and-coming teams. If you're not scheduled for a meeting on Thursday, you should try to take this game in.
Seattle @ Indianapolis: 4-0 @ 3-1, Indy is showing signs that they are a very well balanced team and can now play with the big boys. The Big Boys are coming to town are bringing one of the top defensive backs with them, Richard Sherman.
Detroit @ Green Bay: The Lions have not won in Wisconsin since 1991. Think of that, Barry Sanders never beat the Packers in Green Bay. Detroit seems focused to win this season, taking care of the mighty Bears last week.
Philadelphia @ NY Giants: Please wake me up when this is over.
New Orleans @ Chicago: Bears have some strong defensive backs; New Orleans is back where they were a couple of years ago, scoring seemingly at will.
Denver @ Dallas: Tony Dungy mentioned on Sunday Night Football that defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin was in Indianapolis when Payton Manning was there, so Manning is familiar with the Dallas Tampa 2 defense. In all likelihood, Denver will dissect Dallas' suspect secondary.
Houston @ San Francisco: This is the highlight of the week, a couple of troubled teams who lose games their supposed to win. This is broadcast on NBC on Sunday Night Football.
San Diego @ Oakland: Nothing real exciting about this except that due to the Oakland Athletics being in the MLB Playoffs this game was rescheduled for a later start time (1035 central) and will be broadcast on the NFL Network.
PIX gives a special shout-out Scott who battled and is now tied for first place with Michael in our PIX standings. Several others have moved up...several have moved down and lost some footing.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Week 3 Recap - Week 4 Preview
After a week full of mostly close games in week 2, there were blowouts galore in week 3. Some teams have more evidence that they are really good this year, whereas some are showing they are lacking in a lot of areas.
Surprises: Kansas City and Miami. Both of these teams are 3-0. Last year Kansas City didn't win 3-games all year, but they have shown strength and poise in their wins this year, against Jacksonville, Dallas and Philadelphia. True, only one of those three teams has a winning record, but big wins give teams confidence that they can carry through other games. The Dolphins last year were 7-9, but they are looking more focused this year in their quest to make the AFC East a more competitive division, plus their defense is stopping people in a big way.
Other surprises are the 0-3 Giants, just two-years removed from a Super Bowl championship. With the seeming lack of interest in playing a decent game one has to wonder if Coach Coughlin's days are numbered on the sideline in East Rutherford. This year is the first time the Giants have started a year 0-3 since 1996, the last year of the Dan Reeve's era.
Wha' happened to the 49ers? Kaepernick can't seem to throw and his supporting cast simply isn't there for him this year as they were last year. With Baltimore also faltering, with the exception of a thrashing of the Texans this past week, it will be interesting to see if both Super Bowl teams from last year will even make the playoffs.
Coach Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh is having to face something for the first time in his career, an 0-3 start. The Steelers lost some weapons in the off-season and only now are they realizing what those players meant to the team.
INTERESTING STATS/GAMES FOR WEEK 4
San Francisco @ St. Louis: The Niners are trying to get back on track after starting the season 1-2, the Rams may be the best team to help them do that. The Rams, at times, look really good, but usually they are lackluster, despite having one of the best coaches in the NFL in Jeff Fisher.
Seattle @ Houston: Each time these teams have met, the home team has won. Seattle is a dominant, well-run team that seems to have few weak points. Perhaps the Texans, if they're wanting to prove last year was for real, are the team that can exploit those weaknesses.
Pittsburgh v. Minnesota: In the NFL's annual International Game in London, England, both of these teams look for their first victory. Pittsburgh has shown some signs of life, whereas the Vikings only decent player is Adrian Peterson.
New York Giants @ Kansas City: In April when the schedule was released, many no doubt thought this would be a blow-out by the Giants. Well, I've got news for you...if the past few weeks are an indication, it will be a blow out, but not by the Giants.
New York Jets @ Tennessee: Both teams are 2-1 and are fighting to stay alive and, by the end of the season to make some noises in the playoffs.
Philadelphia @ Denver: Can Payton Manning keep his pace for touchdowns? This team is a beast!! They're good on offense (both passing and running) and they can stop you. The Monday Night game against Oakland was not near as close as the score indicated, as the Raiders put a lot of those points up when Denver was just letting them run out the clock. Chip Kelley's experiment, I believe, is a failure.
Monday Night Football
Atlanta @ Miami: Both teams are 3-0. This is a premier game on a national stage. Should be a really good game.
PIX Shout-out to MJ who is still leading the pack...and to Emily to showed everyone how it's done by getting 75% of her PIX this week.
Surprises: Kansas City and Miami. Both of these teams are 3-0. Last year Kansas City didn't win 3-games all year, but they have shown strength and poise in their wins this year, against Jacksonville, Dallas and Philadelphia. True, only one of those three teams has a winning record, but big wins give teams confidence that they can carry through other games. The Dolphins last year were 7-9, but they are looking more focused this year in their quest to make the AFC East a more competitive division, plus their defense is stopping people in a big way.
Other surprises are the 0-3 Giants, just two-years removed from a Super Bowl championship. With the seeming lack of interest in playing a decent game one has to wonder if Coach Coughlin's days are numbered on the sideline in East Rutherford. This year is the first time the Giants have started a year 0-3 since 1996, the last year of the Dan Reeve's era.
Wha' happened to the 49ers? Kaepernick can't seem to throw and his supporting cast simply isn't there for him this year as they were last year. With Baltimore also faltering, with the exception of a thrashing of the Texans this past week, it will be interesting to see if both Super Bowl teams from last year will even make the playoffs.
Coach Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh is having to face something for the first time in his career, an 0-3 start. The Steelers lost some weapons in the off-season and only now are they realizing what those players meant to the team.
INTERESTING STATS/GAMES FOR WEEK 4
San Francisco @ St. Louis: The Niners are trying to get back on track after starting the season 1-2, the Rams may be the best team to help them do that. The Rams, at times, look really good, but usually they are lackluster, despite having one of the best coaches in the NFL in Jeff Fisher.
Seattle @ Houston: Each time these teams have met, the home team has won. Seattle is a dominant, well-run team that seems to have few weak points. Perhaps the Texans, if they're wanting to prove last year was for real, are the team that can exploit those weaknesses.
Pittsburgh v. Minnesota: In the NFL's annual International Game in London, England, both of these teams look for their first victory. Pittsburgh has shown some signs of life, whereas the Vikings only decent player is Adrian Peterson.
New York Giants @ Kansas City: In April when the schedule was released, many no doubt thought this would be a blow-out by the Giants. Well, I've got news for you...if the past few weeks are an indication, it will be a blow out, but not by the Giants.
New York Jets @ Tennessee: Both teams are 2-1 and are fighting to stay alive and, by the end of the season to make some noises in the playoffs.
Philadelphia @ Denver: Can Payton Manning keep his pace for touchdowns? This team is a beast!! They're good on offense (both passing and running) and they can stop you. The Monday Night game against Oakland was not near as close as the score indicated, as the Raiders put a lot of those points up when Denver was just letting them run out the clock. Chip Kelley's experiment, I believe, is a failure.
Monday Night Football
Atlanta @ Miami: Both teams are 3-0. This is a premier game on a national stage. Should be a really good game.
PIX Shout-out to MJ who is still leading the pack...and to Emily to showed everyone how it's done by getting 75% of her PIX this week.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Week 2 recap, Week 3 preview
Before we pit the Chiefs against the Broncos in the AFC Title game, let's wait to see how the remainder of the season plays out. Granted, Denver looks as dominant as anyone right now and that without two of their defensive starters. Kansas City is 2-0...yes, the Chiefs. How impressive is that? Everyone thought they would improve from last year with the hiring of Any Reid, but they look solid, able to win the close games.
A couple of big surprises on the other end of the spectrum are the Redskins and the Giants. Washington is coming off an exciting playoff run last year that had everyone calling their rookie quarterback RGIII-sus. He tore up his knee in their playoff game and seems very rusty, if not hesitant to lead his team. The Giants are only a couple of years off a Super Bowl title and are threatening to not even make the playoffs...which they didn't do last year anyway. Eli is throwing interceptions to everyone and looks like he has no confidence in his teammates. Was discussing last night whether Coughlin will be able to keep his job if the G-Men fail to make the playoffs this year.
Some very interesting statistics for this weeks games:
One that shocks me the most is the Detroit-Washington game. Detroit is visiting the Redskins for a contest between the two mediocre teams. The Lions have never defeated Washington in Washington. In fact, the last time they won against that franchise in an away game was in 1935 when Washington was the Boston Redskins.
The Thursday night game pits Andy Reid against his team he coached for over a decade, leading them to the NFC Championship four-straight years and a Super Bowl appearance. The Chiefs are looking to slow down the high-flying Eagles in a game televised on the NFL Network. At 2-0 KC is hoping to start fast and ride momentum through at least early January.
St. Louis @ Dallas: So far, the Cowboys are 1-0 at home. Can they make this 2-0? Of course, if they keep up this trend of losing on the road and winning at home, they end up with a .500 record and no one in big D will be happy with that.
NY Giants @ Carolina: Both teams are 0-2. Giants have pretty much been manhandled the first two weeks of the season (see paragraph 2 about Eli and his interceptions). Panthers have been on the losing end of two very tight games, on against a very dominant Seattle Seahawks bunch that crushed San Francisco this past Sunday night.
Houston @ Baltimore. Last year the Texans manhandled the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens 43-13. Two years ago, they met twice and the second time the Ravens knocked Houston out of the playoffs. If the Texans really want to prove they are a true contender, they will have to make it past their enemies up North.
Jacksonville @ Seattle. A television station in Orlando ran an banner across the bottom of their screen on Sunday apologizing to viewers for having to show the Jacksonville-Oakland game. The reasoning was that they realized most would have rather watched the Broncos-Giants game. The Jags are not good and have dropped steadily over the last several years, nearly hitting the bottom at this point. Which could make this a massive upset if the Seahawks were looking past this week to their game next week at Houston.
Oakland @ Denver. This is one of those rivalries where even if one team is no good this will be a good game. The Raiders are showing they aren't as bad as they have been. Their new qb Terrelle Pryor has shown he can lead a team and move the ball effectively. This, I think, will be his biggest obstacle so far in facing a very tough Bronco defense, and having to outscore the Score Machine, Payton Manning.
PIX Shoutout to MJ to being better than everyone else so far. Excellent job!!
A couple of big surprises on the other end of the spectrum are the Redskins and the Giants. Washington is coming off an exciting playoff run last year that had everyone calling their rookie quarterback RGIII-sus. He tore up his knee in their playoff game and seems very rusty, if not hesitant to lead his team. The Giants are only a couple of years off a Super Bowl title and are threatening to not even make the playoffs...which they didn't do last year anyway. Eli is throwing interceptions to everyone and looks like he has no confidence in his teammates. Was discussing last night whether Coughlin will be able to keep his job if the G-Men fail to make the playoffs this year.
Some very interesting statistics for this weeks games:
One that shocks me the most is the Detroit-Washington game. Detroit is visiting the Redskins for a contest between the two mediocre teams. The Lions have never defeated Washington in Washington. In fact, the last time they won against that franchise in an away game was in 1935 when Washington was the Boston Redskins.
The Thursday night game pits Andy Reid against his team he coached for over a decade, leading them to the NFC Championship four-straight years and a Super Bowl appearance. The Chiefs are looking to slow down the high-flying Eagles in a game televised on the NFL Network. At 2-0 KC is hoping to start fast and ride momentum through at least early January.
St. Louis @ Dallas: So far, the Cowboys are 1-0 at home. Can they make this 2-0? Of course, if they keep up this trend of losing on the road and winning at home, they end up with a .500 record and no one in big D will be happy with that.
NY Giants @ Carolina: Both teams are 0-2. Giants have pretty much been manhandled the first two weeks of the season (see paragraph 2 about Eli and his interceptions). Panthers have been on the losing end of two very tight games, on against a very dominant Seattle Seahawks bunch that crushed San Francisco this past Sunday night.
Houston @ Baltimore. Last year the Texans manhandled the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens 43-13. Two years ago, they met twice and the second time the Ravens knocked Houston out of the playoffs. If the Texans really want to prove they are a true contender, they will have to make it past their enemies up North.
Jacksonville @ Seattle. A television station in Orlando ran an banner across the bottom of their screen on Sunday apologizing to viewers for having to show the Jacksonville-Oakland game. The reasoning was that they realized most would have rather watched the Broncos-Giants game. The Jags are not good and have dropped steadily over the last several years, nearly hitting the bottom at this point. Which could make this a massive upset if the Seahawks were looking past this week to their game next week at Houston.
Oakland @ Denver. This is one of those rivalries where even if one team is no good this will be a good game. The Raiders are showing they aren't as bad as they have been. Their new qb Terrelle Pryor has shown he can lead a team and move the ball effectively. This, I think, will be his biggest obstacle so far in facing a very tough Bronco defense, and having to outscore the Score Machine, Payton Manning.
PIX Shoutout to MJ to being better than everyone else so far. Excellent job!!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Week 1 Recap, Week 2 NFL Season
Before we crown the Broncos the next Super Bowl champions, let's remember they are facing a Giants team next week that was humiliated on national TV. Coughlin and his group are not happy about this and will want to redeem themselves.
However, Payton Manning was totally on fire with his 7 touchdown passes last Thursday, something that had not been done since 1969. Sid Luckman (Bears); Adrian Burk (Eagles); George Blanda (Oilers); Y.A. Tittle (Giants); and Joe Kapp (Vikings) are the only other players in the history of the NFL that have thrown for as many touchdowns in a single game.
Pittsburgh lost their starting all-star center Pouncey for the season with a torn knee ligament, which could show up the rest of the O-Line in the Steel City.
Are the Chargers really this porous? Can they not play for the full 60?
Dallas qb Romo bruised his ribs Sunday night; Dez Bryant sprained his foot. Both are saying they will play next Sunday at Kansas City.
Green Bay was unable to hold Colin Kaepernick, again, and allowed the 49ers to start off what could be another Super Bowl run, barring an injury to a main part of their team.
Now for a week 2 preview:
NY Jets visit New England on Thursday night. Both teams are undefeated, but the Patriots have won the last four meetings between these two teams.
Washington @ Green Bay on Sunday should show to be a real barn-burner. Both teams were in relatively close games in week 1 and fell short of their desired goal. The 2nd-year Griffin is facing an experienced Aaron Rodgers on what will be the frozen tundra at some point when the temps drop.
Tennessee @ Houston. Titans upset the Steelers in week 1 and no doubt have confidence from that victory, Houston has won the last two meetings between these two.
San Diego @ Philadelphia. If the Chargers D shows the lack of endurance they did on Monday night, this will be an Iggle blowout.
Denver @ NY Giants. These two teams don't meet often in New York, in fact they have only played there 5-times since 1972. The Broncos last win in New York against the Giants was in 1980. The Broncos rolled over Baltimore easily, while the Giants lost for the first time in Dallas' new stadium...this game could really go either way.
San Francisco @ Seattle. The new big rivalry in the NFL. San Francisco traveling 800-miles north to visit the beautiful Northwest, taking on their biggest nemesis from last year, and really the only challenge they have in their division.
Monday Night: Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati. This could prove to us the changing of the guard in the AFC Central. Baltimore is obviously struggling, Pittsburgh has some major injuries. Cincinnati is prime to take over. They're young, hungry, and healthy.
PIX: Shout-out to Darrell and Michael for leading the pack in PIX this week, with a 12-4 record.
However, Payton Manning was totally on fire with his 7 touchdown passes last Thursday, something that had not been done since 1969. Sid Luckman (Bears); Adrian Burk (Eagles); George Blanda (Oilers); Y.A. Tittle (Giants); and Joe Kapp (Vikings) are the only other players in the history of the NFL that have thrown for as many touchdowns in a single game.
Pittsburgh lost their starting all-star center Pouncey for the season with a torn knee ligament, which could show up the rest of the O-Line in the Steel City.
Are the Chargers really this porous? Can they not play for the full 60?
Dallas qb Romo bruised his ribs Sunday night; Dez Bryant sprained his foot. Both are saying they will play next Sunday at Kansas City.
Green Bay was unable to hold Colin Kaepernick, again, and allowed the 49ers to start off what could be another Super Bowl run, barring an injury to a main part of their team.
Now for a week 2 preview:
NY Jets visit New England on Thursday night. Both teams are undefeated, but the Patriots have won the last four meetings between these two teams.
Washington @ Green Bay on Sunday should show to be a real barn-burner. Both teams were in relatively close games in week 1 and fell short of their desired goal. The 2nd-year Griffin is facing an experienced Aaron Rodgers on what will be the frozen tundra at some point when the temps drop.
Tennessee @ Houston. Titans upset the Steelers in week 1 and no doubt have confidence from that victory, Houston has won the last two meetings between these two.
San Diego @ Philadelphia. If the Chargers D shows the lack of endurance they did on Monday night, this will be an Iggle blowout.
Denver @ NY Giants. These two teams don't meet often in New York, in fact they have only played there 5-times since 1972. The Broncos last win in New York against the Giants was in 1980. The Broncos rolled over Baltimore easily, while the Giants lost for the first time in Dallas' new stadium...this game could really go either way.
San Francisco @ Seattle. The new big rivalry in the NFL. San Francisco traveling 800-miles north to visit the beautiful Northwest, taking on their biggest nemesis from last year, and really the only challenge they have in their division.
Monday Night: Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati. This could prove to us the changing of the guard in the AFC Central. Baltimore is obviously struggling, Pittsburgh has some major injuries. Cincinnati is prime to take over. They're young, hungry, and healthy.
PIX: Shout-out to Darrell and Michael for leading the pack in PIX this week, with a 12-4 record.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Week 1 NFL Season
Week one is upon us!! Just a few more days until we hear the hits, feel the excitement the NFL brings us. Perhaps you have enjoyed the pre-season, and had a good time watching the first week of college football. But this is the real thing, only 16 games to glory...then another 2 or 3 for a chance at the Super Bowl.
Some of the highlights this week:
Brenna starts her defense of last years' championship run with PIX, being the only girl to have ever done that.
Of course, Baltimore @ Denver on Thursday Night, September 5. Should be a very exciting game, a rematch of last years AFC Divisional playoff game that had Baltimore winning, then a victory in the Super Bowl in early February.
Cincinnati @ Chicago could be an intense game, with the Bengals pretty much being dominant over the Bears at Soldier Field.
Atlanta @ New Orleans will be interesting with Payton being back on the sidelines for the Saints, and the Falcons starting what many predict as a Super Bowl run.
Green Bay @ San Francisco pits together two teams that met twice last year, with the Niners coming out on top each time. The tide has turned in Northern California and San Francisco is back to being dominant.
New York Giants @ Dallas. Always a good game, however the Cowboys have not defeated the Giants the last four times they've played at Jerry World. Maybe a new name to the stadium will help a little.
As has been the case the last several years, the NFL has two Monday Night games, Philadelphia @ Washington, which we will see how RGIII will do with his restructured knee against a quickly moving Philadelphia team with rookie head coach Chip Kelly. And Houston @ San Diego. History tells us San Diego will win, since they've never lost to Houston in the four times they've played each other. This is a different year and, as they say, history is made to be re-written. San Diego also has a rookie coach in Mike McCoy and Houston is trying to show that last years' dominance was not a fluke.
Some of the highlights this week:
Brenna starts her defense of last years' championship run with PIX, being the only girl to have ever done that.
Of course, Baltimore @ Denver on Thursday Night, September 5. Should be a very exciting game, a rematch of last years AFC Divisional playoff game that had Baltimore winning, then a victory in the Super Bowl in early February.
Cincinnati @ Chicago could be an intense game, with the Bengals pretty much being dominant over the Bears at Soldier Field.
Atlanta @ New Orleans will be interesting with Payton being back on the sidelines for the Saints, and the Falcons starting what many predict as a Super Bowl run.
Green Bay @ San Francisco pits together two teams that met twice last year, with the Niners coming out on top each time. The tide has turned in Northern California and San Francisco is back to being dominant.
New York Giants @ Dallas. Always a good game, however the Cowboys have not defeated the Giants the last four times they've played at Jerry World. Maybe a new name to the stadium will help a little.
As has been the case the last several years, the NFL has two Monday Night games, Philadelphia @ Washington, which we will see how RGIII will do with his restructured knee against a quickly moving Philadelphia team with rookie head coach Chip Kelly. And Houston @ San Diego. History tells us San Diego will win, since they've never lost to Houston in the four times they've played each other. This is a different year and, as they say, history is made to be re-written. San Diego also has a rookie coach in Mike McCoy and Houston is trying to show that last years' dominance was not a fluke.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
PIX Podcast
Starting this coming Monday, PIX will be hosting a Podcast, I'll be hosting and will have a football discussion with one of our participants. The first week we'll be talking sports with last years' champion, Brenna.
Okay...that's plugged. The Denver Broncos will now be preparing to play the first six games without one of their best defensive players in Von Miller, as the NFL today announced that he will be suspended 6-games for violation of the league substance abuse policy. This makes me wonder, though...how are all these players coming back from major knee issues and playing in 6 or 7 months? I'm not blaming anyone or making accusations, but it's just curious. In baseball, Alex Rodriguez had well-documented hip issues and allegedly took performance enhancing drugs to assist in his return. Baseball is not as much as contact sport as is football, so how is this done? Is it that as fans we just think that football players are tougher and decide to overlook their quick comebacks and think that's part of the game? Just something to think about.
Oh, and did you see the hit the Dolphins' player took on Saturday? The knee is not supposed to go that direction, ouch!! Very painful to watch, can only imagine what he felt.
Okay...that's plugged. The Denver Broncos will now be preparing to play the first six games without one of their best defensive players in Von Miller, as the NFL today announced that he will be suspended 6-games for violation of the league substance abuse policy. This makes me wonder, though...how are all these players coming back from major knee issues and playing in 6 or 7 months? I'm not blaming anyone or making accusations, but it's just curious. In baseball, Alex Rodriguez had well-documented hip issues and allegedly took performance enhancing drugs to assist in his return. Baseball is not as much as contact sport as is football, so how is this done? Is it that as fans we just think that football players are tougher and decide to overlook their quick comebacks and think that's part of the game? Just something to think about.
Oh, and did you see the hit the Dolphins' player took on Saturday? The knee is not supposed to go that direction, ouch!! Very painful to watch, can only imagine what he felt.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Pre-season Week 2
That was fun! Nothing like the smell of football to make us think about the fall, crisp days, leaves falling from the trees, wearing sweaters, sitting in our comfy chair on a Sunday afternoon with a warm beverage and goodies...FOOTBALL!!
Sitting in the warmth of our home while watching Troy and Joe tell us all about the Bears and how they're successful when it's snowing, as we enjoy watching a blizzard fall on our screen.
Once the regular season starts, I'll have more informative, possibly even interesting, posts.
Sitting in the warmth of our home while watching Troy and Joe tell us all about the Bears and how they're successful when it's snowing, as we enjoy watching a blizzard fall on our screen.
Once the regular season starts, I'll have more informative, possibly even interesting, posts.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Preseason in Full Swing
With the Dallas 27-24 win over the Miami Dolphins and their new uniforms, the 2013 NFL preseason gets underway. This was ironic in a way in that Shark Week started on the same night the Dolphins lost.
A couple of big stories that the major news outlets will be following this week will be whether or not Tim Tebow will get any playing time as the Patriots visit Philadelphia. Brady was reported as looking very sharp today in practice, making his job look easy.
Also, Riley Cooper of the Eagles used an inappropriate racial phrase a few months ago and has received reprimand from his team, and who knows what kind of backlash he has received personally from teammates.
The Giants-Steelers game would be very appealing as a regular season game...but this is just pre-season. It's likely that, if we see any of the starters at all, it will only be for a series or two, or maybe a single quarter.
A couple of big stories that the major news outlets will be following this week will be whether or not Tim Tebow will get any playing time as the Patriots visit Philadelphia. Brady was reported as looking very sharp today in practice, making his job look easy.
Also, Riley Cooper of the Eagles used an inappropriate racial phrase a few months ago and has received reprimand from his team, and who knows what kind of backlash he has received personally from teammates.
The Giants-Steelers game would be very appealing as a regular season game...but this is just pre-season. It's likely that, if we see any of the starters at all, it will only be for a series or two, or maybe a single quarter.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Hall of Fame weekend
We have one week to go before the NFL pre-season starts, with the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys facing off next Sunday night (8.4) on NBC. Here is a brief rundown of the 2013 Inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in Canton, OH.
Larry Allen: re-defined the offensive line position for the Dallas Cowboys during the 1990's.
Cris Carter: feared receiver. One of his coaches complained that 'all he does is catch touchdowns.'
Curley Culp: defensive player for 14-years, earning a Pro-Bowl appearance in 6 seasons.
Jonathan Ogden: offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens for 9-years, 11-time pro-bowler.
Bill Parcells: The Big Tuna. Coached the Giants, Patriots, Jets, Cowboys. Took all four to the playoffs.
Dave Robinson: 12-year defensive player, 3-time Pro-Bowler, 27-career interceptions.
Warren Sapp: formidable defensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, helped the Bucs win a Super Bowl.
Larry Allen: re-defined the offensive line position for the Dallas Cowboys during the 1990's.
Cris Carter: feared receiver. One of his coaches complained that 'all he does is catch touchdowns.'
Curley Culp: defensive player for 14-years, earning a Pro-Bowl appearance in 6 seasons.
Jonathan Ogden: offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens for 9-years, 11-time pro-bowler.
Bill Parcells: The Big Tuna. Coached the Giants, Patriots, Jets, Cowboys. Took all four to the playoffs.
Dave Robinson: 12-year defensive player, 3-time Pro-Bowler, 27-career interceptions.
Warren Sapp: formidable defensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, helped the Bucs win a Super Bowl.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Football season is right around the corner, less than a month away. Are you ready? Have you made your preseason predictions? What teams do you think have made the most improvements in this off-season? What teams do you think will have the most drop-off in productivity? The Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins kick off the pre-season with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, OH, on Sunday night, August 4.
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