College Football Rankings: Week Four

Alrightyy. So I have done one of these since like Week One. But yeah, I figured with all the upsets this weekend, I might as well do one of these since it will be completely different. It was already a big week when USC got dumped on by Oregon State on Thursday night, however Saturday proved to be just as riveting with other top ten teams falling, such as Florida, Georiga, and Wisconsin. Anyways, we all know what happened, down to the rankings. Oh, and it was REALLYYY nice to see Michigan get the win over Wisconsin. I'm fearing for their current streak of like 31 straight bowl games, by far the largest active streak. And now they're 3 point favorites over Illinios next week. That's a little generous, but we'll take it.... I guess. Haha, anyways, on to the rankings.

1. Oklahoma

2. Alabama

3. Missouri

4. Penn State

5. LSU

6. Texas

7. Texas Tech

8. South Florida

9. Brigham Young

10. USC

11. Georiga

12. Florida

13. Auburn

14. Ohio State

15. Wisconsin

16. Vanderbilt

17. Virginia Tech

18. Kansas

19. Utah

20. Oklahoma State

21. Boise State

22. Connecticut

23. Oregon

24. Wake Forest

25. Fresno State

NFL Predictions: Week Four

Yeah, once again I really don't have any time to go into depth on any of these games, or to do a power rankings this week either. I've just got a ton of stuff with hockey, school, homecoming, and all that BS. So yeah, that's why. But I have gotten my predictions down for all four weeks so far this season, and I hope to get them down for all 21 weeks of the matchups when you include the playoffs. Anyways, here is the short version of my predictions...

Browns over Bengals

TITANS over Vikings
So yeah, this is THE game. My team against Drake's team. It's finally here this week, and I can't wait to see the Vikings fall to the Titans. It will allow me to have the upperhand and bragging rights for the next four years, in some regards. But yeah, my score prediction is 17-6 while Drake's is 42-28 (or something like that, with the Vikes winning obviously). Haha, but I told Drake there is NO WAY the Vikes will get more than 20 points on the best defense in the league. It's funny too because Drake is so confident and pumped for this game, but in the end, he'll be the one wishing the game had never happened. Hahaaaa.

Broncos over Chiefs
Saints over 49ers
Cardinals over Jets
Packers over Buccaneers
Panthers over Falcons
Jaguars over Texans
Chargers over Raiders
Bills over Rams
Cowboys over Redskins
Eagles over Bears
Steelers over Ravens

NFL Predictions: Week Three

Yeah, I don't really have any time to go into depth on any of the games. I also didn't do my power rankings this week either. I really didn't have any time this week with hockey and honors nights, and other bull. But yeah, I did top my mark of 9-7 in the first week by going 10-5 last week. Anyways, that all I really have to say... just getting these bad boys down and getting outta here.



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

NFL Predictions: Week Two

Alright, so last week I went nine for sixteen. Not very good. However, I'm willing to put money down that I'll do better than that this week. However, this week there is only going to be fifteen games because the Ravens at Texans game got postponed due to Hurricane Ike. I guess the storm ripped off a good portion of the Texan's Reliant Stadium's roof. So, since thats going down and we have different numbers and denominators and what not, were going to have to compare by percentages. So last week my nine over sixteen equals 56.25%. Or to make it easier, if I get nine right this week, I beat it, and if I get eight, then I still lose. Alright, looks like we're ready to start...

Titans at Bengals

Yes, so now the Titans don't have Vince Young. So what do I think? I honestly think that they're going to be a better and more consistent team. I love Vince and all, be he's really struggling right now, and I think this time off is really going to help him. I mean, the only reason the Jags got their one touchdown was because Vince threw a pick when he was on his own 20. Plus, Kerry Collins is one of the nest backups in the league, and I really think after he plays these next four games, the Titans will be tempted to keep him as the starter. And on top of that, the Bengals are just a mess. THE PICK: Titans

Saints at Redskins

The Saints are really gonna miss Marques Colston, but I really think they'll be able to pull through. I know they can beat this Redskins team too. I didn't like them at all when I saw them on Thursday night, and the Saints looked good against a good Bucs team. Haha, that's all I really have for this one. THE PICK: Saints

Bears at Panthers

Both of these teams looked fantastic last week, and they both beat top-notch AFC teams. However, I'm not too sure if both of these teams are for real or not. I guess nobody really knows for sure as of right now, but for me, I had the Panthers in the playoffs and the Bears not in the playoffs. I guess that's how I'm deciding on this one. THE PICK: Panthers

Bills at Jaguars

The Bills looked great last week against the Seahawks, and the Jags looked like a team that was playing the NFL's best defense. Anyways, I really don't see the Jags starting off 0-2. I will definitely be rooting for the Bills because the Jags are a division rival. But in the end, I'm thinking otherwise. THE PICK: Jaguars

Packers at Lions

I thought the Lions might be in the playoff race. I thought the Packers might finish below the Lions. Haha, I'm a funny guy. When you lose to the Falcons (especially that badly), you lose all credibility. The Pack might even be able to take the division over the Vikes, but it's too early for me to change my mind about that. As for this game, well that's easy... THE PICK: Packers

Raiders at Chiefs

A dream matchup. The hype for this game is honestly insane. I don't know if the teams are going to be able to handle the scrutiny. But in the end, I had a tough time making a decision on this one. What made me make up my mind was that the Raiders picked up veterans, and the Chiefs drafted rookies. THE PICK: Raiders

Giants at Rams

I hate the Giants so muchhhhh. Haha, but yeah, the Rams looked pretty horrible last week, and I have no reason to go out on a limb and take them. If the Rams did win this game, it wouldn't surprise me all that much. But I gotta go with the other team. THE PICK: Giants

Colts at Vikings

Ooooh, this should be a good one. One of these highly-rated teams is going to start out 0-2. They each lost to NFC North teams last week. In the end, one is from the AFC, and one isn't. And the Colts just have a lot more experience in every aspect of everything. No way they start out 0-2. THE PICK: Colts

49ers at Seahawks

The Seahawks surprised me last week, in a bad way. I still don't see them losing the NFC West, even with the various injuries. Mainly because there is nobody else in the NFC West. And the 49ers are one of those nobodies. THE PICK: Seahawks

Falcons at Buccaneers

Matt Ryan isn't surprising anyone this week. The Bucs will be ready for him and Michael Turner, and they aren't going to let the Falcons start off 2-0. Because that would just flat out be insane. Because the suck. THE PICK: Buccaneers

Patriots at Jets

I really had a hard time with this one. The Pats aren't going to make the playoffs this year without Brady, but the Jets do suck. In the end, I did one of those things where I play it out in my head. And my head confirmed this equation: (Patriots-Brady>Jets) = THE PICK: Patriots

Dolphins at Cardinals

Yeah, just because the Dolphins took the Jets down to wire, doesn't mean that we can all start considering them decent. No, they still suck. They will still win three or less games this year. And the Cardinals were lucky enough to college-like schedule where they play two crappy D-II teams at the beginning of the season. THE PICK: Cardinals

Chargers at Broncos

The Broncos looked great last week... against the Radiers. However, I do think that they are better than they were last year and will be in the playoff hunt late in the season. However number two, these are the Chargers, and they are notttt starting off 0-2. Though I would be really happy if they did :) THE PICK: Chargers

Steelers at Browns

Yeahhh, I'm looking forward to watching this Sunday Nighter. The Browns though, like I said before the season started, are overrated and/or will choke. The Steelers look really legit too, and could possibly be the class of the AFC with Tom Brady and the Pats out this year. Yeah, soooo, this one was pretty easy. THE PICK: Steelers

Eagles at Cowboys

Ohhh mannn. I'm looking forward to Monday night much more than I am to Sunday night. This one should be insaneee. These two are the class of the NFC, and we'll find out who is the better team this early. In the end, I'm going with my #1 Power Rankers, Hard Knocks bros. THE PICK: Cowboys

College Week 2 Predictions

Yeah, these are just some predictions for some of the bigger Week Two games, as well as The Game. Yeah, that's about all the intro I have in me today...

#5 Ohio State at #1 USC

Yeah, so this is the game of the week. Actually, the game of the year. It was supposed to be a really close one, but it was just ruled today that Beanie Wells won't be playing. So yeah, not much of a contest. USC was my preseason #1, and I think they may stay there all season long. Especially if they can pull this one off. THE PICK: USC

Michigan at Notre Dame

Not really that big of a game, because both teams suck. But I think RichRod is good enough to pull out another much needed win. Honestly, I'm going to be pissed if we don't make a bowl game. We have to keep that streak going. THE PICK: Michigan

UCLA at #15 BYU

BYU is supposed to be this year's Boise State or Hawaii. After last week, I'm not buying it. They beat Washington because the refs cheated for them. Great job. While UCLA earned that big win over Tennessee. I'm goin with another upset. THE PICK: UCLA

Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech

I'm not buying Georgia Tech yet. I think that Virginia Tech is legit enough to take care of them without a hassle. Plus, I really don't see VT starting off 1-2. THE PICK: Virginia Tech

#10 Wisconsin at #21 Fresno State

I think Wisconsin is legit enough to win the Big Ten. Plus, I'm not really big on Fresno either. Yet. I mean, if they can knock off Wisconsin, I will begin to believe in them. But I'm really doubting that they'll be able to do that. THE PICK: Wisconsin

Iowa State at Iowa

I really don't know much about either team. But I'm taking Iowa, because usually the State universities just aren't as good. Take Michigan for example... THE PICK: Iowa

#14 Oregon at Purdue

I don't know why this is a big game... Sure Purdue is undefeated, but come on. There's really no challenge here. THE PICK: Oregon

NFL Playoff Predictions 2

You have to give me a mulligan for this. Tom Brady went down eight minutes into the season, and he was the only reason I picked the Pats to go all the way. So, I'm just going to redo the AFC and the Super Bowl. But yeah, that's about it. And I'm really pissed Tom is done too. That partially killed the season for me. I guess it's good for the Titans somewhat, even though the don't play them. But yeah, here it is...

Standings:

1. Chargers; AFC West Champs

2. Steelers; AFC North Champs

3. Colts; AFC South Champs

4. Bills; AFC East Champs

5. Titans; Wild Card #1

6. Jaguars; Wild Card #2

Wild Card:

Colts 34, Jaguars 21

Titans 24, Bills 13

Divisional:

Titans 23, Chargers 17

Steelers 31, Colts 24

AFC Championship:

Steelers 18, Titans 10

Super Bowl 43:

Cowboys 27, Steelers 21

NFL Power Rankings: Week Two

Back again with another edition of power rankings. After a decent first week in games, where we saw numerous upsets and injuries, it's time to reassess the NFL rankings of power. It wasn't a very good week for me, as my two favorite QBs went down with knee injuries. But I guess it wasn't all that bad of a week because my team got a win against a very tough Jaguars team. Anyways, I guess I'll the rest for the rankings part. Here it goes...

1. Dallas Cowboys

They looked legit. They took an overrated Browns team, and made them look worse than they really are. Romo and Barber looked great, and why the hell did T.O. get a penalty for that touchdown celebration? Haha, doesn't matter. These guys are the real deal, and my new Super Bowl pick now that Tom Brady is gone.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

They roughed up a pretty good Houston team that a lot of people though had a shot at the playoffs this year. And for some reason Willie Parker is really underrated this year. I think he has a shot at the rushing title...

3. Tennessee Titans

Yeah, I put them this high. They deserve it. Kerry Collins will be more consistent anyways, and they're defense is legit. Plus, a lot of people had Jacksonville going deep in the playoffs, and we just knocked them off. We still have a lot to do and a lot to prove, but right now, we're sitting pretty at number three.

4. Philadelphia Eagles

It's either the Eagles are that good, or the Rams are that bad. I don't really know yet, but you have to give them credit. I knew these guys were legit, but damn.

5. Carolina Panthers

I have these guys going to the playoffs this year, and they definitely went out there and proved they're legit by knocking off the tough San Diego Chargers. Even if it was on the last play of the game, they looked really good against a really good opponent. And did it without Steve Smith.

6. New Orleans Saints

They knocked off a good Bucs team, and I really think Drew Brees is going to have a great year. But they lost Marques Coltson for four to six weeks. That's gonna hurt. Nice job by Reggie Bush too. He's going to have to keep that up for the next four to six weeks in order for the Saints to stay afloat.

7. New York Giants

They looked alright against a below average Redskins team. Whatever, I hate them, but they deserve to be here. For now.

8. Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers did pretty good in his first start. And he has some talent around him. They might be able to win that division after all...

9. Chicago Bears

... Unless these guys are for real. They looked absolutely fantastic against a legit Colts team. Maybe Kyle Orton is the somewhat answer to their quarterbacking problems. I don't know, both sides of the ball just looked great. I guess in the next few weeks if it was just a one week thing, or if this is real.

10. Buffalo Bills

Absolutely crushed a Seahawks team that I thought could make a run for it. They looked really good, and are now the (my) favorite to win the AFC East.

11. Denver Broncos

They looked really good too.... against the Raiders. So I don't know if it's for real or not. These guys could be a huge sleeper... or just a decent team that roughed up a horrible team.

12. New England Patriots

They are so screwed. They're season is over. I'll call it right here, no playoffs for the Brady-less Pats. He is the entire team and the entire reason they went 16-0. They do have some decent talent, but Brady brings it all together. They're done, and looking at a .500 season at best.

13. San Diego Chargers

The first loser on the board. They lost on the last play to a pretty good Panthers team. They also now no longer have Shawne Merriman, so that hurts too. But they'll pull through. 

14. New York Jets

They barely beat a crappy Dolphins team. They're going to have to do alot better than that if they want to be in the playoff chase. I'll give them credit for the win, but they better step it up in these next few weeks.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

They kept it really close against a good Saints team. But really, I still have no idea for what to think about these guys. I guess I'll find out in the next couple weeks.

16. Baltimore Ravens

Once again, give them credit for the win. With a rookie runningback and quarterback starting, they scored enough points to beat a Pro Bowl quarterback throwing to two Pro Bowl wideouts. Which shows that they're defense is pretty legit too.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

Let's hand it to em. They were playing the toughest defense in the NFL, so we didn't expect them to score much. In fact, their only touchdown was because Vince Young threw a pick inside the Tennessee 20 yard line. Their defense looked pretty good, and I think they'll get better as the season goes on.

18. Arizona Cardinals

They won, and they do have enough talent to make a playoff run in the thin NFC and even thinner NFC West. Look out, maybe.

19. Indianapolis Colts

Looked horrible against a not-so-talented Bears team. Peyton looked kind of rusty, and their O-Line is starting to get real thin, which is a cause for concern. We'll get some answers on Sunday against the Vikings.

20. Cleveland Browns

They didn't look good at all against a really good Cowboys team. And now they're playing a really good Steelers team. They were at least a little overrated at the beginning... but by how much? 

21. Minnesota Vikings

The Viking offense didn't look good at all against Green Bay on Monday night. They had spurts with the running game, but the passing game was just really weak. Maybe these guys were overrated too.

22. Atlanta Falcons

Gotta give these guys the credit for the win. We now know the Lions suck, but don't know much about the Falcons. We'll find out real soon though. And Michael Turner was very underrated in San Diego.

23. Washington Redskins

Looked kinda lazy and tired there in the last few minutes against the Giants. But that's correctable. If Gibbs would have stayed, I think they would have beat the Giants. 

24. Seattle Seahawks

Didn't look good at all, but I know they'll turn it around. They're good enough to run away with the NFC West.

25. Kansas City Chiefs

I know they suck, but they looked good enough against the Pats to earn this spot. My guess is they'll drop next week.

26. Houston Texans

They got pawned by Pittsburgh, but they're better than that. And they're better than the rest of the teams below them on this list. By far.

27. Miami Dolphins

I gotta give them credit for taking New York down to the wire. But what was that last throw by Chad all about? Haha, that was a really stupid decision. I don't know if they'll get an higher than this, so they should enjoy it.

28. Cincinnati Bengals

Didn't look good at all against a less-talented Ravens team. If they really wanted to, they could pull together and make a playoff run. Because they do have enough talent. But I'm going to doubt that's going to happen.

29. San Francisco 49ers

The only team left that didn't get completely pawned. Can Martz work his magic? Or any magic? I guess we'll find out within the next couple weeks.

30. St. Louis Rams

They might not be THAT bad. Philadelphia is legit, and they could have just overpowered an less-talented Rams team. I guess we'll find out soon.

31. Detroit Lions

How do you lose to the Falcons? That badly? Come on. That's horrible. Marinelli will get fired sometime this year, and we'll go coach searching again. But the real question is, when will they FIRE MILLEN?

32. Oakland Raiders

Not a big surprise. They looked horrendous. DeAngelo Hall may be the biggest douche bag in the NFL now that Shawne Merriman is gone. And he (DeAngelo) looked horrible too. I don't man. And they were at home too. How do they even have a fanbase anymore? It's more likely for the A's to win the wildcard than it is for the Raiders to get into the playoffs. Haha.

College Football Top 25 Poll: Week Three

After a good seccond week of games, it's now time for me to do another Top 25 poll. East Carolina has had a fantastic first two weeks, knocking off Virginia Tech and West Virginia, who were both in the Top 25. And of course we're all looking forward to the Ohio State and USC showdown, so I'll also have to give some predictions for the big Week Three games as well. Anyways, here it goes...

1. USC

They didn't play, but I really think these guys are the top team in the nation.

2. Georiga

Owned Central Michigan and showed that they deserve to be at the top of the poll. We'll see truely how good they are when they get into that SEC schedule though...

3. Oklahoma

I love Sam Bradford, and if they win the Big 12, they should be in the National Championship.

4. Florida

Didn't look very good against my 'Canes, but I think that's just because the 'Canes are really good. Though, they're going to face much tougher teams than Miami when they get into that SEC part of their schedule.

5. Ohio State

They didn't look very good at all against Ohio, though you gotta cut them some slack because they were missing their MVP and Heisman candidate Chris Wells. So yeah, next week when they play USC we'll find out if they really belong in the top five of the poll.

6. Missori

They knocked off an overrated (but still decent) Illinois team in Week One, but I still really think that these guys belong up here in the poll.

7. LSU

8. Auburn

9. Texas

10. Alabama

I reall like what I've seen so far from these guys. I think that Nick Saban is a fantastic (college) football coach, and recruiter, and I really think these guys are going to continue to improve over the year(s).

11. Wisconsin

12. East Carolina

These guys have looked fantasticso far, and truely do have the best resume out of anyone in college football over the first two games.

13. Texas Tech

14. Penn State

I really think these guys are legit, and they have a real shot at winning the Big Ten. Especially with Ohio State playing USC this week.

15. South Florida

16. West Virginia

17. Illinois

18. Kansas

19. Clemson

20. Arizona State

21. Oregon

22. Wake Forest

23. Fresno State

24. Tennessee

25. California

Dropped: BYU, because they would have lost to Washington if it wasn't for the refs throwing the cheapest flag in the last five years.

2008 NFL Playoff Predictions

Just thought that I would record my playoff predictions here before the season gets underway. And by the way, Mike Ditka took the Titans to win the Super Bowl over the Giants this year. Talk about WOW. That's honestly baller to hear anyone (other than a Titans fan) to say that about our squad. And especially from such a respected football icon. Anyways, here's what I think will happen...

Wild Card Playoffs:

Colts 23, Titans 13

Steelers 27, Jaguars 21

Seahawks 32, Panthers 13

Eagles 24, Saints 17

Divisional Playoffs:

Patriots 34, Steelers 17

Colts 28, Chargers 23

Cowboys 33, Seahawks 14

Vikings 26, Eagles 24

Conference Championships:

Patriots 42, Colts 33

Cowboys 34, Vikings 24

Super Bowl 43:

Patriots 27, Cowboys 24

Yeah, I really don't see Tom Brady letting anything or anyone stop him this season. He is as motivated as ever, and I wouldn't be surprized at all if they went 19-0 this year, and re-set all those records. The Cowboys also improved enough to get to the big game, and they are good enough to beat an AFC team... but come on. They aren't going to beat Tom Brady's Patriots.

NFL Power Rankings: Week One

Alright, here are my Week One power rankings for the 2008 NFL season. It's knida tough ranking these guys before they have even played a down of true football. But I'm going to try. I might favor the teams I like over the teams I hate, but hey, that's my choice, and that's what the preseason is all about... nobody is wrong, and everyone is undefeated. Plus, it's my blog, so why would I do what's right anyways? Haha, I will once they actually start playing, but this one's all about me.


1. New England Patriots
You knew where I was going here on this one. Come on. They were Super Bowl Champs last year (basically), and they are absolutely dominant. They lost a below average wide receiver in Donte Stallworth, and an a decent (and now overpaid) cornerback in Asante Samuel. But they still have the best coach in NFL history, the best quarterback in NFL history, and the best wide receiver in the NFL. Haha, I wouldn't be surprised if they went 16-0 and 19-0 this year, because I now Tom Brady now just wants it that much more. And believe me, if he wants it bad enough, he'll get it.

2. San Diego Chargers
Norv Turner is overrated here. I'm pretty sure I could go be the Chargers head coach and lead them into playoffs at the very least. Yeah, their pretty stacked, but they really don't have a 100% Shawne Merriman, which could hurt them down the road. I never really talked about that on here, but I was really happy to hear that news. I know that sounds bad, and I never root for anyone to get hurt, but he is such a douche bag, and is so cocky, I honestly hate him. Especially when he sent the popcorn to Jason Taylor two years ago and Keith Bulluck last year, with a note saying have fun watching us in the playoffs. Wow, honestly, what kind of loser would do that? I would love to see this team miss the playoffs, and everyone in the NFL send him something telling him to have fun watching the playoffs. And by the way, Keith Bulluck and the Titans ended up making the playoffs last year. But yeah, anyways, I don't really like LaDainian very much anymore either because he was such a douche bag when the lost to the Pats in the playoffs, and he whined his way off the field. Anyways, this is a good team that I now hate, but they will never beat the Patriots in the playoffs as long as Tom Brady is there.

3. Dallas Cowboys
These guys were already legit, and then they went out and got Pacman, plus drafted Felix Jones. I feel like this is the only NFC team that could knock off an AFC team in the Super Bowl, if they were to make it.

4. Indianapolis Colts
If it weren't for the injuries, these guys would be number two. I'm not really that worried about Peyton... but once members of his O-Line start going down, it's time to get worried.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars
This could be the year that Indy doesn't win the division, but these guys are going to have to play like champs if they want to pass them up.

6. Minnesota Vikings
It may take a few weeks, but once these guys get going, they could be unstoppable. And again, if T-Jack can get the passing game going, then yeah, Team Purple is taking off.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers
They're always up there, and their offense looks solid once again. But I'm not so sure about the defense. Though Mike Tomlin is a defensive guy, so he (probably) knows what he's doing.

8. Tennessee Titans
About as legit as it gets. Vince is a winner, and their defense is rock solid, plus they run the ball a lot more than they throw, but if Vince can start to be able to pass efficiently, then Tennessee also has a chance to win the crowded AFC South.

9. Cleveland Browns
They were 10-6 last year, and they went out and picked up Shaun Rodgers and Donte Stallworth. These guys are definite wild card material, and have a shot to win the AFC North.

10. Philadelphia Eagles
Donovan is healthy (haha), and they picked up prized free agent cornerback Asante Samuel, who will play alongside Brian Dawkins. Niceee. Though, the injured wide receivers problem may begin to hurt real soon.

11. New Orleans Saints
Picking up Jeremy Shockey and Johnathon Vilma will really help them out, and I really think Drew Brees is in for a big year. I'm thinking these guys are only going to rise on this chart.

12. New York Giants
I gotta give them credit for winning the Super Bowl and all. They're good enough to be 12th, but ahhhh. I just hate them. I'm done. Eli sucks.

13. Seattle Seahawks
Matt Hasselbeck is solid, and you gotta think they'll be playing hard for Mike Holmgren in his last year. And they were smart to drop Shaun Alexander.

14. Buffalo Bills
Trent Edwards is a legit winner that can take Buffalo to the next level. And Marshawn Lynch is one of the best backs in the league. They can make it happen... if other things help it happen. You know what I mean.

15. Carolina Panthers
Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith should pick up right where they left off, they have two solid runningbacks, an above average defense... and they should be good enough to win the NFC South.

16. Houston Texans
A pretty good team that is stuck in the best division in football in the best conference in football. I don't see any playoffs, but they're definitely getting better.

17. Green Bay Packers
Yes, the loss of Brett Favre cost them this much. They must see something really special in Aaron Rodgers that they didn't want to let go... because they threw this season (and maybe a few more) away, and it had Super Bowl potential.

18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
They have a good enough defense with a below average offense. Jeff Garcia is a winner though. They could make it happen again, just like last year. But I'm thinking not.

19. Denver Broncos
You would think that Champ Bailey and Dre Bly would have been lot better last year. They probably will be this year, and Jay Cutler will be alot better. With a little magic, something could happen. They have the talent.

20. New York Jets
They improve with Brett Favre and others coming to the Big Apple, but not THAT much. Maybe .500, but I'm thinking more like 7-9.

21. Cincinnati Bengals
They have some talent on offense, especially with the passing game, but their defense is just not good enough. And all those problems... yuck. This team has completely fallen apart since their 05' playoff wild card.

22. Detroit Lions
Getting better, and Calvin Johnson is legit, but just not good enough yet. They could fight for the wild card, but I looked at the schedule and settled on another 7-9 season.

23. Washington Redskins
Jason Campbell is only getting better while Clinton Portis can really only get worse. If Joe Gibbs would have stayed, then maybe.... but Jim Zorn isn't going to do anything in Year One.

24. Chicago Bears
Brian Urlacher thinks their the team to beat in the NFC, but not really. Brian Urlacher thinks that they have two good quarterback, but they have zero. Brian Urlacher thinks they have a great shot at getting back to the Super Bowl, but they don't.

25. Arizona Cardinals
It seems like every year is supposedly the Cardinals year. But no. Once again it is not their year. At all. They do have a decent offense, and if they get that going then they could be in wild card talk... but really, no.

26. Baltimore Ravens
Some talent, but they have a first year head coach. Troy Smith can take over if they give him a chance. They probably won't. And now they're at #26.

27. St. Louis Rams
Last year I had them as a wild card. Yikes. I still think they're decent, and Marc Bulger is legit, but they're not really wild card material anymore.

28. San Fransisco 49ers
Everyone says the NFC is wide open, and that's completely true. But I really don't think these guys are in the picture. Their only chance is if Mike Martz and one of those three QBs clicks like magic.
29. Oakland Raiders
These guys may be able to win one or two more than they did last year, but even that would take some magic. Does anyone honestly think they have a chance? Didn't think so...

30. Miami Dolphins
For these last three, I don't really know. And I don't think it really matters either. Haha. The only thing that made me put Miami in front of the other two was Chad Pennington.

31. Atlanta Falcons
Mainly, they're ahead of KC because they're in the NFC, and they have a much better shot at winning a game sometime this year.

32. Kansas City Chiefs
They don't have a QB or a defense. All they really have is Larry Johnson and Dwayne Bowe. After that it's young undeveloped talent. Should be a long season for the ladies in red.

NFL Predictions: Week One

Just hours before the first game of the NFL season gets underway, I found some time to sit down and do my weekly predictions for each game. I hope to be able to do this every week, but I'm willing to bet money that I won't do it every week, or maybe even at all. Haha, but yeah, here they are for Week One. And I hope to get my power rankings in too before the Giants and Skins game later tonight. But yeah, here it goes....

Redskins at Giants
This is kind of a tough one. I personally hate the Giants, and I don't think either of these teams are going to make the playoffs. But the Skins have the new head coach and all, and I really don't see Jim Zorn knocking off a defending Super Bowl champ in his first game as an NFL head coach. THE PICK: Giants

Lions at Falcons
I really don't like Matt Ryan, and I don't think that he was even close to the best QB in the draft. And I am actually liking the direction the Lions are headed. Two below .500 teams, but in the end, I really don't see Matt Ryan leading anyone to victory in his first NFL start. THE PICK: Lions

Seahawks at Bills
The Seahawks are in for another playoff appearance this year, and with it being Mike Holmgren's last year, they'll play just that much harder. As for the Bills, I really like Trent Edwards and Marshawn Lynch, but they won't be pulling this one off. THE PICK: Seahawks

Jaguars at Titans
You know I'm taking the Titans now and forever. Both of these teams are legit, and Jacksonville has a real shot at winning the AFC, but I just love Vince Young and company wayyy too much. THE PICK: Titans

Jets at Dolphins
Alot of people think that Chad Pennington will be able to beat his old team and knock off Brett Favre and the Jets. I'm thinking otherwise, and I don't really see Favre losing his Jet debut. THE PICK: Jets

Chiefs at Patriots
This one is just too easy. And don't even think for a second that Tom Brady is going to sit out or even struggle. THE PICK: Patriots

Buccaneers at Saints
I really like the Saints this year. And I also really like Drew Brees. The Bucs will struggle a bit, especially coming out of the gate like this. THE PICK: Saints

Rams at Eagles
I think the Rams will be alot better than they were last year. I think the Eagles will be alot better than they were last year. The Eagles however, were alot better than the Rams last year. They have the edge in this one. THE PICK: Eagles

Texans at Steelers
The Steelers are once again a playoff team, and the Texans are a young team on the rise. But the experience will come out on top in this one, as well as in the playoff race. THE PICK: Steelers

Bengals at Ravens
I don't really like either of these teams this year, but some one has to win. I'm thinking it's going to be the teams with the quarterback. And the receivers. THE PICK: Bengals

Panthers at Chargers
I really do like the Panthers this year, as I have pretty much every year since 2005. But honestly, these Chargers? In San Diego? Home opener? Come on. THE PICK: Chargers

Cardinals at 49ers
It's not that I think that this is the Cardinal's year, which I don't. It's just I don't really like the 49ers this year. At all. THE PICK: Cardinals

Cowboys at Browns
I really like the Cowboys this year, and I think the Browns will miss the playoffs. But in this one, I'm taking the upset. THE PICK: Browns

Bears at Colts
I was really back and forth on the Bears during this offseason, but I finally made up my mind. Their offense will cost them, and I don't like them at all this year. Peyton Manning won't be that great, but it'll be a nice tuneup game before heading to Minnesota next week. THE PICK: Colts

Vikings at Packers
I really like the Vikings this year, and I really don't think the Packers will do very well with Aaron Rodgers as their first year starting QB. The Vikings won't crush them at Lambeau, but it won't be all that close either. THE PICK: Vikings

Broncos at Raiders
I think Jay Cutler will develop into a fine QB. But they did lose a lot of talent over the last year. However, this is still the Raiders... THE PICK: Broncos



Oh yeah, and by the way, congrats to me on this being my 50th post. I honestly thought my 50th post would occur around the year 2015, or just never occur at all. Haha, so yeah, patting myself on the back for that. But that's about it.

50 NFC Predictions

Here are 50 predictions for the NFC in the 2008 NFL year...

1. The Cowboys will win the NFC East

2. The Vikings will win the NFC North

3. The Saints will win the NFC South

4. The Seahawks will win the NFC West

5. The Eagles will earn a wild card

6. The Panthers will earn a wild card

7. The Cowboys will earn a first round bye

8. The Vikings will earn a first round bye

9. Adrian Peterson will lead the NFC in rushing with at least 1600 yards

10. Tavaris Jackson will show he can be the Vikings quarterback both now and in the future

11. Calvin Johnson will catch at least 10 TDs and show hw was worth the #2 pick

12. Aaron Rodgers will show ability, but not many results (this year)

13. The Bears will have a bottom-five offense

14. Matt Hasselbeck will throw for at least 23 TDs and 3000 yards

15. Marc Bulger will throw for at least 20 TDs

16. Stephen Jackson will struggle mightily with 10 or less TDs and less than 1000 yards

17. If Matt Leinart is given a chance to play, he will do well enough to show that he deserves the starting job

18. Larry Fitzgerald will blow past Anquan on the stats sheet this year

19. Vernon Davis will catch at least 12 TDs

20. Alex Smith will hate the bench so much, that when he comes off it he'll start playing like the 1st overall pick he is

21. J.T. O'Sullivan will start anywhere from 6 to 9 games

22. Frank Gore won't reach the 1000 yard mark

23. Jake Delhomme will do fine and throw for 25 TDs and 2800 yards

24. Steve Smith will catch at least 9 TDs and 1000 yards

25. Aqib Talib will win defensive rookie of the year

26. Ronde Barber will show signs of him getting older and slower

27. Drew Brees will be the best quarterback in the NFC with 30 TDs and 3500 yards

28. Marques Colston will catch at least 12 TDs and 1200 yards

29. Reggie Bush will rush for less than 900 yards

30. Jeremy Shockey will catch at least 8 TDs

31. Matt Ryan will stuggle mightily in his first year

32. Michael Turner will rush for at least 13 TDs and 1000 yards

33. Tony Romo will throw for at least 25 TDs and 3000 yards

34. Terrell Owens will catch at least 13 TDs and 1100 yards

35. Marion Barber III will rush for at least 15 TDs and 1400 yards

36. Felix Jones will be a legit back-up having at least 5 TDs and 600 yards

37. Asante Samuel will be good, but not worth all that money he's getting

38. Brian Westbrook will have 17 TDs and 1400 yards

39. Donovan McNabb will throw 22 TDs and 3000 yards

40. Jason Campbell will prove that he is the 'Skins QB of the future

41. Clinton Portis will show signs that he is getting very old

42. Eli Manning will throw for 20 TDs and 2500 yards, and not make the playoffs

43. The Giants defense will be no where near where it was last year

44. The Pro Bowl QBs will be Drew Brees, Tony Romo, and Matt Hasselbeck

45. The Cowboys will have the best record in the NFC

46. An NFC team will not win the Super Bowl

47. The Packers could have made it to the NFC Title game if they had Brett Favre

48. The Lions will finish .500

49. The Rams will finish .500

50. Matt Leinart will be starting when the season endston