The Official NFL Thread

[Snakespy]

Actually Alexander has been cut from the redskins..

Seriously? I was wondering what had happened to him recently. He was a stud I thought he would for sure be running great again. He was a frikkin powerhouse with the hawks!

[r'aggro]

Yup, looks like they cut him two days ago. Oh well, good luck Shaun.

[Snakespy]

Well, those games on Thanksgiving were sooooo fun to watch :rolleyes: Enough with the Lions and their tradition why can't they just have other teams play? Leave Christmas games to the Lions most people can't watch football on Christmas anyways heh.

[vrao81]

I must say I am secretly rooting for the Lions to go 0-16...and it will almost certainly happen

[fastitocalon]

I must say I am secretly rooting for the Lions to go 0-16...and it will almost certainly happen

All 4 teams they play in the final weeks are in playoff contention. They are very likely going 0-16.

[PriMaTe]

Cheddar Plax shot himself in the leg! you gotta be kidding me!

[[PinPals]Apu]

Cheddar Plax shot himself in the leg! you gotta be kidding me!

Yea that guy is going downhill fast. Hes no Pacman yet but if he continues what hes doing he will be. The Giants and the commish need to step in and curb him quick before theyre forced to do a long suspension and have a 2nd Pacman. The NFL doesnt need anymore of these club-hopping, heat packing, brawling black players. NBA can keep all of them, but keep em out of my football.

[Mindwarper]

I've decided that being a Raiderfan makes you a better person. It builds character and prepares you for life. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it.

[rabidmoose171]

Jacksonville looks terrible, and Houston looks great. This is the first time I've watched either of these teams this year.

[[PinPals]Apu]

Well the Giants did the right thing. They suspended Plaxico for the rest of the regular season and put him on non-football injury reserve, so he cant play in the playoffs earlier.

Good move imo. He needs to get his act together big time. I hope he realizes it sooner than Pacman did.

[Spank_Me_Hard]

I hope he realizes it sooner than Pacman did.

I don't think that Pac Man has ever even realized it.

My bet is that Pac Man will continue to act like a 'tard and will be banned permanently.

[Snakespy]

So anyway how are are your fantasy teams doing? Mine is in 2nd place and is 9-4. Here is my current roster. I might need some advice as this is the 1st week of the playoffs I don't want to make any stupid moves.


QB
Matt Ryan
(Atl - QB) @NO Sun

WR
Brandon Marshall
(Den - WR) KC Sun

WR
Lance Moore
(NO - WR) Atl Sun

WR
Isaac Bruce
(SF - WR) NYJ Sun

RB
Matt Forte
(Chi - RB) Jac Sun

RB
Brandon Jacobs
(NYG - RB) Phi Sun

TE
Antonio Gates
(SD - TE) Oak Thu
BN
Tony Romo
(Dal - QB) @Pit Sun
BN
Antonio Bryant
(TB - WR) @Car Mon
BN
Laveranues Coles
(NYJ - WR) @SF Sun
BN
Greg Olsen
(Chi - TE) Jac Sun
BN
Steven Jackson
(StL - RB) @Ari Sun

Def
Minnesota @ Det.
or
NYJ @ SF
Please note: I am not starting Romo this week don't even mention anything. Pittsburgh defense is going to tear him apart just like any they have all year.

[[PinPals]Apu]

My fantasy teams are doing great actually. One is first place at 11-2 and has clinched a playoff spot (only team to do so) and am a lock for the 1 seed. Im crushing everyone lol gonna be a miracle if I dont win it all.

I have Brees as my QB, the best 3-man receiver combo in the league (Fitzgerald, White, Jennings), Westbrook, Brown, Johnson, and DeAngelo Williams as my RB corps. Scaife and Carlson for TE, Bryant for K, and Pittsburghs awesome defense.

Other team started crappy, sitting at 9th/10th (of 10 teams) most of the season. But Ive been on a 4 game winning streak and is now 4th. I have to win or the 5th place guy has to lose and I get in the playoffs there too. I just beat the #1 team (was 10-2) this past week which made me feel good.

edit: Oh, and in the very last game of the season, as in the 2nd playoff game to determine the winner, I have Brees facing DETROIT WOOO! I have Lance Moore on my bench so Ill prolly toss him in there too and watch those 2 rack up like 70 points.

[Spank_Me_Hard]

I can't believe that after a 1-15 season, and getting rid of their best player (Taylor) that the 'Phins are actually in contention for a playoff spot!

I looked at their remaining schedule and they have SF at Miami, at the Jets, and at the Chiefs. All three games are doable. Though I think that their game in NY the last game of the season will be the hardest.

Pennington... weak arm and all has been a nice addition. 12 TDs and 6 Ints. 66% pass completion. And 7th in the league at average gain/completion (weak arm be damned!). A HUGE upgrade over what they had last season.

I have no illusions about them winning the SB or anything, but it's much better than what I thought that I'd see at the beginning of the season.

[rabidmoose171]

I can't believe they are tied for 1st! My brother is ecstatic!

I think the Patriots will end up winning the division though, you can never count those dirty bastards out until its over.

Any one doing predictions from the beginning of the season are rolling in their graves now, Cowboys are sucking it up, Jax is nothing, Chargers are falling apart, Seattle... give me a break! Atlanta, Tampa, Carolina, Miami, NYJ, AZ!!!

Who says there is no parity in the NFL?