NFL WEEK 3
Phill_Most
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A few key matchups this weekend-STEELERS OVER PATRIOTS-[/b] I think it's almost over for the world champs. The Stillers play football EXACTLY how it's supposed to be played- physical defense, punishing running game, and a QB who does what he has to do to win games. Kinda like how the Patriots have been doing it, especially last year. This might be Pittsburgh's year (in the AFC, anyway).EAGLES OVER RAIDERS-[/b] Oakland will probably get a few plays and may make the score close, but the outcome will NOT be in doubt. Philly is by far the superior being in this matchup.BENGALS OVER THE BEARS-[/b] The beautiful thing about having the new Directv Superfan deal is the "Shortcuts" option- every game edited down to a 30 min. versionn. So I'm now able to see every play from every game. Makes it much easier to assess what's really good (or bad) with every team. Both of these squads look to be on the upswing, but I'm telling y'all now- the Bengals could really be a PROBLEM this season. They put it on the Minnesota Viqueens 37-8 last week, and it coulda been even worse. If they keep playing solid defense, watch out for the dudes in the orange vomit uniforms.BUCS OVER PACKERS-[/b] How the hell did Tampa bay suddenly get good again? Well, they're doing it with that tried and true formula that I essplained already- tough D, serious rushing attack and a QB that may not be spectacular but does enough to win. Cadillac Williams looks to be the real deal. The Pack is about ready for that fork to be stuck in their as, and it's only week 3.VIKINGS OVER SAINTS-[/b] I'm just guessing that Minny will bounce back... they looked terrible last week against the Bengals. But they did move the ball, so if Pep can just eliminate the turnovers they should start to breathe again (I know they miss Moss, but I can't believe his absence can make the team THAT damn bad). The Saints' situation just ain't fair- nothing but road games all season. Not the recipe for success in the NFL (or ANY league).CHARGERS OVER GIANTS-[/b] If not then the Jints will be 3-0, SD will be 0-3. Impossible. It's gonna take way more than 2 wins for me to see the G-men as anything but a fraud.Once I get a little more comfortable with my BLOG I will start posting my sports stuff over there instead of here at Soulstrut on a regular basis. Did you know that I love my blog? Anyway, add on with your picks and thoughts on week 3, batches! 
[i]Oh snap... they're back in love again like LTD. Folls gonna have BIG problems with us now./i]
[i]Oh snap... they're back in love again like LTD. Folls gonna have BIG problems with us now./i]
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colts will definately be 3-0 after sunday, hollur
No one is stopping this.
I think the Bears are gonna beat the Bengals. Even though the Bengals will turn the corner this year, they'll trip up this week. #84 for Cinci is ill, that's my dude. Gets no pub. due to #85, but people need to stop sleepin' on him. Anyway, this is the only game pick of yours I disagee with.
Carolina[/b] over Miami - The Panthers are one tough team....Every NFL team should fear them the most. If the quarterback were more steady I would pick them to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl but these guys...
Philadelphia[/b] over Oakland - Philly looked good last weekend...The Raiders could be in for a long day if Collins has a tough time with all the schemes and blitzes the Eagles like to run on defense.
Dallas[/b] over San Francisco - That lost Monday night felt like someone stealing your wallet filled with Ben Franklins....Roy Williams looked confused on those 2 big plays and Aaron Glenn just got beat....I have had to put up with a lot of taunting this week so Dallas better win this game.
New York[/b] over Jacksonville - I really like the Jags but they are banged up and they are playing a decent Jets team. Jacksonville's D looked impressive last week.
New England[/b] over Pittsburg - All week long I have said that Pittsburg would win this game but for some odd reason all of a sudden I have a gut feeling that the Patriots will win. I will be pulling for the Steelers.
New Orleans[/b] over Minnesota - I am picking a lot of road teams to win this week...After doing some further analyzing on the Vikings I think their problems run deeper than the absence of Moss. The lack of a running game, lack of a "good" offensive coordinator, defense that is still incohesive....this could be a long year for the Vikes.
pats over steelers, out of sheer cynicism.
Yeah, you guys are probably right about the Pats. I should know better than to count them out... I've been trying to do that for the last two years. They really only lost to Carolina last week because of their own mishaps (uncharacteristic penalties and an off day by Brady), not because the Panthers outplayed them all that much. The Pats are still the champs, mane. But it's gonna be two tough road games in a row, and the Steelers are looking mad strong right about now. Ya never know in the NFL, especially in the early weeks. But I gotta go with the 'Burgh on this one. Should be a good ass game regardless.
if chicago just ran the ball (cedric who? this is thomas jones' job) on every play, with the defense they have, they would never lose
oh shit! oakland does have a defense.
vikes aren't horrible afterall
what's up with all the blocked fgs and blocked/missed xps this year?
someone start carving up tory holt's bust for the hall of fame
can we (and by we i mean tv analysts) please hold off on calling indy's defense impressive? they've played baltimore, jacksonville, and cleveland, not exactly impressive offenses. let's wait until week 11 after they've faced st. louis, new england & cincinnati before sucking their dicks.
NO. Not at all. This game today would be a blow out for Philly if McNabb wasn't hurt. He's in obvious pain and has been missing receivers all day long. Trust me, Oakland is NOT good on defense or offense. I thought they would at least be able to run the ball on us... right now after 3 quarters they have 20 yards rushing. Moss has 2 catches for 26 yards. This thing shouldn't even be close.
yeah, the eagles last drive proved my point wrong
offensive line is cracking like the n.o. levees
Good call, I had the Saints for a V+ on ProLine.
New Orleans 16
Minnesota 33
But this has to be the upset of the week.
Carolina 24
Miami 27
Add Harrison and Lyght to that list. LOL
Go Steelers!!!
Laughing about injuries to players:
But I'll save that for another day, cause you know what just went down.
Not a pretty game by any means, but those legendary "half time adjustments" and some stepping up in the absence of key players (I felt ill when I saw Rodney Harrison, the soul of our D, go down), led the Pats to win one they easily could have lost. Never count these boys out.
The player of week 3 has gotta be that eagles kicker - that was a heck of a performance. Dude has guts.
David Akers. He's a BEAST! Philly heads know. We LOVE this dude out here. He's clutch.
It reminded me of that simpsons where the immigrant kickers leg flew off when he kicked the winning point.
On another note... Akers and Freddy Mitchell used to pick up mad tail at Sixers pre-season games. I used to sit between those two and questlove. Questloves girl liked to call people "Stupid Fucking Honkeys" a lot. But I digress......
I cringed when he went down the second time. Shit looked painful and I felt bad for him. Then he comes and kick the game winner at the end of the game. Akers gets mad props over here.
Funky do we know each other?
Games like today's just make me say damn, Eagles... PAY AKERS! PAY WESTBROOK! EVEN PAY T.O.'S RIDICULOUS ASS! Those guys deserve their money, mang.
Naw, not Akers... really? I know FredEx was hangin' with Urkel a lot. But Akers? Pickin' up tail??? I thought he was married (although that doesn't necessarily mean anything, I guess).
You must be a big dude, seated in the celeb section and all. Who you is, Milo or somebody?
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