OT: NFL Talk (non fantasy)
With the season starting Thursday I thought it would be interesting to see your predictions for the NFL. I like the Pickems so I’m curious on what others think as far as who will be good this year.
Who is your pick to win each division.
In the AFC I’ll take New England, Pittsburgh, Kc and Tennessee to win their respective divisions.
In the NFC I’ll take Philly, Minnesota, Rams and Atlanta to win their respective divisions.
I’ll take Minnesota over Tennessee in the Super Bowl.
My sleepers from each conference I’ll say, Redskins in NFC and Bengals in AFC.
What do you guys think?
Happy Labor Day!
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:08 PM ^
Please don't put "OT" in any post titles. After Saturday, if gives me death feels.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:09 PM ^
I thought if it’s nfl talk ot is allowed as long as it’s labeled. Mods please correct me if I’m wrong.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:53 PM ^
It's a gray area - specific games or moments are fine, and fantasy league stuff is OK since there's a large audience for that. The guideline is basically to be judicious in the posting of NFL topics. Normally, it is not a problem during the season.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:55 PM ^
Ok. Thanks. So I’m guessing this thread is ok because I’m trying capture the moment of the season starting in a couple days.
September 3rd, 2018 at 5:53 PM ^
FYI that comment was a joke that seeing "OT" provoked PTSD because our OL struggled vs ND. But LSA made it a PSA on whether NFL is "OT" for board posts. TMYK.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:11 PM ^
I'll take you getting banned from the website
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:16 PM ^
Lol you are so dumb.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:15 PM ^
The NFL is less meaningful than pro wrestling. And about as competitive.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:17 PM ^
While I enjoy college more, it’s still football.
September 3rd, 2018 at 5:15 PM ^
This is worse than the hot takes on soccer threads.
September 3rd, 2018 at 7:46 PM ^
I’m beginning to view college money sports as worse and seedier.
September 3rd, 2018 at 7:47 PM ^
I’m beginning to view college money sports as worse and seedier.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:19 PM ^
Pats, Steelers, Jags, Chargers and i can see Ravens and Broncos getting wildcards
Eagles, Vikings, Saints, Rams with wildcards being Packers and Falcons
Super Bowl Jags vs Rams proving defense wins Super Bowls and the Rams win it all
MVP of the season is a hot take shocker and a guy i cant stand...Kirk Cousins
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:24 PM ^
Thanks for sharing. I’m going to throw a couple challenge flags though here.
1. Convince me the Chargers are good.
2. Convince me Cousins can win the mvp. I don’t see it.
Other than that... hard to argue.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:39 PM ^
Convince me the Chargers are not the least shitty AFC West team..KC has had a bad defense for years managed by minimal turnovers from ASmith, Mahomes is good but hes a young gunslinger and he throws 15+ INTs.
Oakland also stinks on defense and they have little to 1 weapon on offense behind an overrated OLine..I think the Broncos come out of the cellar to claim a WC spot.
Chargers have a revamped OLine, the best QB in the division with several weapons in KAllen, a sophmore jump from Mike Williams and a good ground game with Gordon and Ekeler..the defense gets after the QB with Ingram and Bosa and Derwin James shines.
Cousins will benefit from coach Zimmer who is an A+ coach..Stefon Diggs has a coming out party staying healthy and being the 2nd best route runner in the league, Cousins will be the QB with 30+ TDs on the #1 team in the NFL so he gets the default MVP due to nobody else lighting the league on fire.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:46 PM ^
Fantastic points.
The only things that would hold me back from completely agree are the following.
1. The Chargers by far have the worst head coach in that division. I weigh that heavily.
2. If Cousins were good enough to win an mvp I feel like the Redskins wouldn’t have let him get away. I also feel like Zimmerman is going to ask him to be more of a game manager because I think their defense will be very very good.
How do you feel about my sleepers?
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:59 PM ^
Head coach is not a Chargers strong point but im not high on Vance and im also not a Gruden guy..I would rank them Andy Reid then a big gap, Gruden, Vance/Lynn.. But Rivers is the difference for me.
I can see the Redskins making a jump in that division mainly because i think its a weak division..Philly has Wentz and Alshon out to start, Dallas has holes all over the place, Giants i just think they are going to lose several close games.
I dont like the Titans..Vrabel is average, Mariota is ok, and the division is tough
The Bengals need the Oline to improve alot but they have some weapons..I like PIT and BAL in that division tho
September 3rd, 2018 at 5:00 PM ^
Awesome. Thanks for the conversation.
September 3rd, 2018 at 4:45 PM ^
AFC East- Patriots
AFC North- Steelers
AFC South - Texans
AFC West - LA Super Chargers
NFC East - Eagles
NFC North - Vikings
NFC South - Falcons
NFC West - Rams
AFC Sleeper - Raiders
NFC Sleeper - Bears
AFC Wild Cards - Jags, Broncos
NFC Wild Cards - Packers, Saints
AFC Champion - Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC Champion - Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl Champion - Vikings
September 3rd, 2018 at 5:19 PM ^
The NFL is fantasy football, nothing more. Real football on Saturdays, digital football on Sundays.
September 3rd, 2018 at 5:22 PM ^
AFC: Patriots, Jags, Chargers, and Steeers (Ravens and Texans in Wild Card)
NFC: Eagles, Rams, Vikings, and Saints (Niners and Falcons and Falcons in Wild Card)
September 3rd, 2018 at 5:55 PM ^
Saints v packers NFC championship
Pats v Steelers AFC championship
Steelers v Saints super bowl
Saints Super bowl champs
Drew Brees retires on top
I see a lot of good teams with the chance to be great but I don’t see the Titans being one of them. Too many questions with Mariota.
September 3rd, 2018 at 6:18 PM ^
The Lions will still suck so therefore I will be watching little to no NFL again this year.
September 3rd, 2018 at 7:13 PM ^
Lions win a playoff game... sorry for the fantasy
September 3rd, 2018 at 8:54 PM ^
NFC
East: Philly (go Birds!)
West: Rams
South: Saints
North: Green Bay
AFC
East: Pats
West: Broncos
North: Ravens
South: Jags
Wild Cards
NFC: Niners, Cowgirls
AFC: Steelers, Titans
NFC championship: Eagles
AFC championship: Jags
Superbowl Champion: Eagles
September 3rd, 2018 at 9:31 PM ^
Don’t know about the NFL as a whole but I think the Lions are in for a rough season and will be looking for a new HC and front office in three seasons