What are today's must-see games, and what are the big upsets (schedule below the fold)?
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GO PATRIOTS of course out
October 4, 2009 - 10:31 ET by botgGO PATRIOTS
of course out here they will show informercials instead of football
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Great Headline
October 4, 2009 - 10:41 ET by ricklailJust a word on college football. The Charlotte Observer had a great headline this morning. Tar Heels offense just offensive. If I was writing I would have said it flat sucked. Three turnovers and 9 first downs. Tell me that don't suck.
Poor Lame Kitten lost another SEC game. As much as I dislike Auburn, I think they will give Bama and LSU a run for their money in the SEC west.
On to the pros. The Panthers and Falcons are idle so we get to watch the Washington-Tampa Bay game. OH GOODIE. Crap. The AFC game, Tennesse-Jacksonville, is not a lot better. . The second game is Dallas-Denver. That should be a 100% better game. All is not lost. The NASCAR race from Kansas is on.
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fantasy football wk 4
October 4, 2009 - 10:47 ET by 411best game of the day: ravens/patriots
worst game of day: bills/dolphins
expect Rivers to play well at Pittsburgh as the Bengals exposed the Steeler pass defense last week. I predicted 10 wins for the Bengals before the season started and after today they could very well have 3.
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worst game of day: bills/dolphins
October 4, 2009 - 10:57 ET by ricklailI must disagree. Redskins/Bucs. Then Bengals/Browns (not because of the Bengals) then the Bills/Dophins.
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worst game of day
October 4, 2009 - 11:24 ET by 411i can see your point but i think we can agree there are a few terrible games on today. if you're a fan of 1 of those teams you may want to take a 'mall trip' with the mrs. and put some coin in your bank. hahahahaha
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October 4, 2009 - 11:30 ET by ricklailThe Panthers are idle today. Even though they are crummy they are still my team. Next week's worst game will be the Redskins/Panthers. No debate needed on that.
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Baltimore - New England
October 4, 2009 - 11:12 ET by KC MulvilleI'm not a native Baltimorean, and the Eagles are still my team, but the Ravens are a quality football team. I like the coach, I love the defense, and Flacco is looking better every day. The Ravens-Patriots game should be a lot of fun.
My only question this week is how many stories ESPN will focus on Michael Vick, since the Eagles are on the bye. Last week infuriated me. The Eagles were solid, and Kevin Kolb had a great day. Kolb led the offense, distributed the ball smartly, and the running game actually looked effective. Michael Vick was on the field for about 7 plays, and accumulated about 7 yards total. So who did ESPN focus on? Michael Vick. Unbelievably bad sports coverage.
Post your picks...
October 4, 2009 - 11:19 ET by Timothy HThought it would be fun to post week 4 picks.......
Detroit @ Chicago: Bears
Cincinnati @ Cleveland: Bengals
Seattle @ Indianapolis: Colts
NY Giants @ Kansas City: Giants
Baltimore @ New England: Ravens
Tampa Bay @ Washington: Buccaneers
Tennessee @ Jacksonville: Titans
Oakland @ Houston: Texans
NY Jets @ New Orleans: Saints
Buffalo @ Miami: Bills
St. Louis @ San Francisco: 49ers
Dallas @ Denver: Cowboys
San Diego @ Pittsburgh: Steelers
Green Bay @ Minnesota: Vikings
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Picks
October 4, 2009 - 11:31 ET by BKeyserI'm a Baltimoron- so my picks reflect not only my best guess, but my hopes for the Ravens' sake, as well:
Bears over Lions
Cleveland over Bengals (Cincy letdown + Law of averages + better for my Ravens)
Colts over Hawks
Giants destroy KC (not you mulville)
Skins over Bucs (score: 3 to 2)
Titans finally win one at the expense of the Jags
Texans take care of the black hole
Saints win at home
Miami gets #1 over the Bills
Niners (yeah Noel!) over the Rams
the Boy's end the Broncs undefeated season
the Bolt's steal one in Pittsburgh
Vikes at home over the Pack
and of course- the Purple and Black make Brady look injured.
HAH!!!
October 4, 2009 - 18:24 ET by BO STINKSBRONCOS ROCK!!!! ROMO SACKED FIVE TIMES!!!
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Picking against the Broncos, today of all days???
October 5, 2009 - 12:08 ET by UnsaneHOW DARE you pick the Cowboys over my Broncos? Especially when Romo, who cannot breathe in December at sea level, is traveling to Mile High?
Well, you see the results. Broncos 17, Cowboys 10. HAH!
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Reggie Jackson
October 4, 2009 - 11:27 ET by ricklailReggie Jackson is wanting to be an analyst for the Worl Series games. As I recall he never had anything to do with the media when he was playing in the Series. Shannon Sharpe was the same way. CBS hired hin and now he won't shut up. Would Reggie be the same way? I assume that it would be hard for Joe Buck or Tim McCarver to get a word in edgewise.
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Pardon, Rick, Shannon NEVER shut up all the years
October 4, 2009 - 18:36 ET by BO STINKShe played for the Broncos. How could he change his personality now? We call him 'The Mouth' with great affection.
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#84
October 5, 2009 - 12:09 ET by UnsaneShannon Sharpe, media shy??? Are you kidding? The biggest trash talker in the league for years, media shy???
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Geaux Saints!!!
October 4, 2009 - 11:36 ET by RukusGary
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. -- Tom Paine
Falcons are off today (hopefully getting ready for the 49ers)
October 4, 2009 - 11:55 ET by R D HelmI guess I'll wind up watching whatever slop Fox and CBS put on around here.
-Dave
The election of 2010 will be our last chance to save our republic. -Neal Boortz
GO SAINTS!!
October 4, 2009 - 12:26 ET by mjfitchBrees is going to school Sanchez......I HOPE :-)
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upsets...maybe!!
October 4, 2009 - 12:35 ET by mjfitchWhat are today's must-see games, and what are the big upsets (schedule below the fold)?
Detroit at Chicago Bears
Cincinnati at Cleveland Bengals
Seattle at Indianapolis Colts
NY Giants at Kansas City Giants
Baltimore at New England Ravens upset
Tampa Bay at Washington Bucs upset
Tennessee at Jacksonville Titans
Oakland at Houston Texans
NY Jets at New Orleans Saints
Buffalo at Miami Dolphins upset
St. Louis at San Francisco 49ers
Dallas at Denver Broncos upset
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." -Winston Churchill
DALLAS SUCKS!!! BRONCOS ROCK!!!! 4-0!
October 4, 2009 - 18:22 ET by BO STINKS"How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words!" Sam Adams
Imagine my surprise
October 4, 2009 - 18:27 ET by BlondeTo find out that THAT post wasn't from Unsane, but from you, BO!
I hope he fails, too.
Obviously some teams don't
October 4, 2009 - 18:32 ET by Free StinkerObviously some teams don't want to allow The Giants to have all the fun of schooling the Cowgirls. ;-)
We HUGELY respect the Giants, Free
October 4, 2009 - 18:33 ET by BO STINKSBut, youse guys have to share the fun sometimes!
"How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words!" Sam Adams
BOS
October 4, 2009 - 18:43 ET by Free StinkerIf others want school The Cowgirls, who are we in NJ to interfere? ;-)
Free ;-)
October 4, 2009 - 18:48 ET by BO STINKS"How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words!" Sam Adams
Yep, Colo. native and Bronco fan since 1968!!! Dad 'splained
October 4, 2009 - 18:41 ET by BO STINKSthe rules to me.
Keep forgetting to tell you, J - my daughter-in-law is from Titusville and L-O-O-OVES Tebow et. al. She attended SFU (sorry if abbrev. is wrong). But she has Gator everything all over her house (along with Broncs cause of my son). We have become Gators fans because of her.
Edit: We are praying the Broncs get Tebow in the draft next year. Sh-h-h-h-h... (like most of the NFL isn't praying the same thing!)
"How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words!" Sam Adams
Saw that
October 4, 2009 - 18:38 ET by general companyBeing a Skins fan, I loved it. Couldnt help but notice the Skins former best player sealed the deal for them.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
So
October 4, 2009 - 16:40 ET by nwahsWhen's the last time the Saints' defense outscored their offense?
:D
You can't watch a Saint's game without drinking..
Isnt it great to have a
October 4, 2009 - 17:50 ET by general companyDefense that helps out when the offense is struggling? Greg Williams was a godsend.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Defense
October 4, 2009 - 18:08 ET by nwahsDefense is the difference between this team being 4-0 instead of 2-2 as it would have been last year. I said it in the beginning of the season, if they can get a top 10 defense against the run, top 15 overall, they would be a top seed in the playoffs. Its panning out much better than I expected.
Last year, the Saints would have lost this game badly as the offense was sputtering. This year, it was a little close, but not much.
The only thing we have to worry about is another team scooping up Gregg Williams as head coach :(
Barring a rash of injuries - 12-4 to 14-2 would be a good bet.
To paraphrase the Bear
October 4, 2009 - 19:55 ET by RukusOffence wins games, defence wins champoinships.Roll Tide! Geaux Saints! : )
Gary
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. -- Tom Paine
I know it's the NFL thread...BUT
October 4, 2009 - 17:30 ET by BlondeMany here were shocked when I posted that Chris Evert and Greg Norman married last year.....so I'm sorry to have to tell you that the SPORTS DREAM MATCH IS OVER.
I'm sorry it failed....but WOW....$60 million to dump your wife for a legend? Color me stunned. How stunned is the Shark?
And just so you all know, I admire Chris, alot. I've been watching her since I was a little kid and she was 14 (doesn't she look great for 54?), playing at the Yacht Club here. Chris & I have the same Ft. Lauderdale accent....any local could tell you that.
I hope he fails, too.
J,
October 4, 2009 - 19:35 ET by R D HelmOne would think they wold have worked a lot of that out before they got married.
-Dave
The election of 2010 will be our last chance to save our republic. -Neal Boortz
Thanks JJ. Ruined my day.
October 4, 2009 - 20:10 ET by Noel SheppardThanks JJ. Ruined my day. :-( ns
Sorry NS :(
October 4, 2009 - 20:23 ET by BlondeI wish I could have arranged a $60 million divorce agreement...I'd give you 5%.
Alas....
I hope he fails, too.
JJ, No, that's not what
October 4, 2009 - 20:33 ET by Noel SheppardJJ,
No, that's not what ruined my day. I saw this as a great romance between two people I've always admired. Alas...
I know, Noel....
October 4, 2009 - 20:49 ET by BlondeBUT....did you read it?
They were both LIONS in their own sports...and apparently friends (with their respective spouses) before.
The whole thing is incredibly sad. Truly.
A great romance is one that doesn't harm children, present spouses, etc. (Fans don't matter).
Sad. Truly.
And as a final point. It doesn't matter how much money anyone has. Values matter.
I hope he fails, too.
Did somebody forget to tell
October 4, 2009 - 21:29 ET by Roger the ShrubberDid somebody forget to tell the Chargers what time the game started?
The Bolts
October 5, 2009 - 12:13 ET by UnsaneNorv Turner is the death of the Chargers. For that reason I hope the Bolts management gives him an extension. :-)
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)