2018 NFL Season Predicitions

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Diqnol: May 10, 2010

Browns go 8-8 as Mayfield to Gordon becomes a thing but is still not enough to mitigate the rest of the team's flaws, especially Mayfield being under pressure with the loss of Thomas.
Eagles go 10-6 and make it to the NFCCG and lose to the Green Bay Packers. They are the only NFCE team to make the playoffs.
Dak Prescott has another not-so-great season and the Cowboys end up with a 5-11 season, launching them into the QB hunt next draft.
Watson is not nearly as great as the hype would have you believe. Mahomes, however, exceeds the hype.
Derek Carr has another MVP-esque season and the Raiders end 8-8 because Gruden cannot coach anymore.
The Titans go 6-10. The Jaguars have a 12 win season. Bortles plays better than Mariota.
Tom Brady gets hurt 5 games into the season and for the first time in ever another AFCE team wins the division. I'm going with the Dolphins who surprise everyone with an energized Tannehill.
Joe Flacco is not the starting QB for the Ravens by the end of the season.
The Green Bay Packers win the superbowl led by a dominant performance by Aaron Rodgers and a great run by Jamaal Williams in the playoffs. The Chargers almost win, however.

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# ? Apr 26, 2024 13:45

Kurgarra Queen: Jun 11, 2008; GIVE ME MORE
SUPER BOWL
WINS

By the way, if the Bills lose Shady to him being arrested for being a sick, evil bastard, 6 wins is probably the ceiling. He's literally the entire offense barring them pulling a good QB/RB/WR out of the trash heap that is our depth(this won't happen).
On the plus(?) side, connoisseurs of clown ball and games without offense may have something to look forward to.

# ? Jul 13, 2018 21:05

Ehud: Sep 19, 2003; football.

Diqnol posted:

Browns go 8-8 as Mayfield to Gordon becomes a thing but is still not enough to mitigate the rest of the team's flaws, especially Mayfield being under pressure with the loss of Thomas.
Eagles go 10-6 and make it to the NFCCG and lose to the Green Bay Packers. They are the only NFCE team to make the playoffs.
Dak Prescott has another not-so-great season and the Cowboys end up with a 5-11 season, launching them into the QB hunt next draft.
Watson is not nearly as great as the hype would have you believe. Mahomes, however, exceeds the hype.
Derek Carr has another MVP-esque season and the Raiders end 8-8 because Gruden cannot coach anymore.
The Titans go 6-10. The Jaguars have a 12 win season. Bortles plays better than Mariota.
Tom Brady gets hurt 5 games into the season and for the first time in ever another AFCE team wins the division. I'm going with the Dolphins who surprise everyone with an energized Tannehill.
Joe Flacco is not the starting QB for the Ravens by the end of the season.
The Green Bay Packers win the superbowl led by a dominant performance by Aaron Rodgers and a great run by Jamaal Williams in the playoffs. The Chargers almost win, however.

some good rear end predictions here

# ? Jul 14, 2018 12:20

Laslow: Jul 18, 2007

Tom Brady has some kind of weird existential crisis and shuts down his TB12 locations and turns them into Golden Corrals. He starts smoking on the field and hanging out with Jay Cutler.

# ? Jul 15, 2018 16:54

DariusLikewise: Oct 4, 2008; You wore that on Halloween?

Rams vs Chargers in the Super Bowl

# ? Jul 15, 2018 21:51

Eifert Posting: Apr 1, 2007; Most of the time he catches it every time.; Grimey Drawer

This is the year the wheels fall off for Ben.

# ? Jul 15, 2018 22:03

Q_res: Oct 29, 2005; We're fucking built for this shit!

That predictor website is kind of fun to dick around with.

AFC
# AFC North
4 Steelers 10-6
8 Ravens 9-7
9 Bengals 6-10
15 Browns 2-14

# AFC South
3 Jaguars 12-4
5 Texans 11-5
6 Titans 10-6
16 Colts 2-14

# AFC East
2 Patriots 13-3
12 Dolphins 5-11
13 Jets 3-13
14 Bills 3-13

# AFC West
1 Chargers 14-2
7 Chiefs 9-7
10 Raiders 6-10
11 Broncos 6-10

NFC
# NFC North
2 Packers 12-4
5 Vikings 11-5
6 Lions 10-6
11 Bears 6-10

# NFC South
4 Saints 10-6
9 Falcons 9-7
10 Panthers 9-7
16 Buccaneers 4-12

# NFC East
3 Eagles 11-5
7 Cowboys 10-6
12 Redskins 6-10
15 Giants 5-11

# NFC West
1 Rams 12-4
8 49ers 10-6
13 Seahawks 5-11
14* Cardinals 5-11

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# ? Jul 20, 2018 00:04

Cavauro: Jan 9, 2008

i dont know why everyone thinks the chargers will be a top 3 team but let me tell you this. It's true

# ? Jul 20, 2018 00:29

Eifert Posting: Apr 1, 2007; Most of the time he catches it every time.; Grimey Drawer

Edit: it's not giving me a convenient way to show the prediction where I made Pit and Ne 0-15-1 so gently caress it.

Eifert Posting fucked around with this message at 00:35 on Jul 20, 2018

# ? Jul 20, 2018 00:33

Cavauro: Jan 9, 2008

Eifert Posting posted:

<h3>AFC</h3><div><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>AFC North</th> <th>WLT < /th></th><th>Div</th> </tr></thead> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:green; font-weight:bold"> 2 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#CIN">Bengals</a> </td><td>13-3</td> <td>6-0 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:green; font-weight:bold"> 5 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#BAL">Ravens</a> </td><td>10-6</td> <td>4-2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 14 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#CLE">Browns</a> </td><td>4-12</td> <td>2-4 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 15* </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#PIT">Steelers</a> </td><td>0-15-1</td> <td>0-6 </td></tr> </tbody></table><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>AFC South</th> <th>WLT < /th></th><th>Div</th> </tr></thead> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:green; font-weight:bold"> 1 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#JAC">Jaguars</a> </td><td>14-2</td> <td>4-2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:green; font-weight:bold"> 6 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#TEN">Titans</a> </td><td>10-6</td> <td>4-2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 8 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#HOU">Texans</a> </td><td>9-7</td> <td>1-5 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 10 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#IND">Colts</a> </td><td>7-9</td> <td>3-3 </td></tr> </tbody></table><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>AFC East</th> <th>WLT < /th></th><th>Div</th> </tr></thead> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:green; font-weight:bold"> 4 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#BUF">Bills</a> </td><td>7-9</td> <td>4-2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 11 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#NYJ">Jets</a> </td><td>7-9</td> <td>4-2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 12 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#MIA">Dolphins</a> </td><td>6-10</td> <td>4-2 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 16 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#NE">Patriots</a> </td><td>0-15-1</td> <td>0-6 </td></tr> </tbody></table><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>AFC West</th> <th>WLT < /th></th><th>Div</th> </tr></thead> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:green; font-weight:bold"> 3 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#KC">Chiefs</a> </td><td>10-6</td> <td>5-1 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 7 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#LAC">Chargers</a> </td><td>9-7</td> <td>2-4 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 9 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#OAK">Raiders</a> </td><td>9-7</td> <td>3-3 </td></tr> <tr> <td style="color:red;font-style:italic;"> 13 </td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#DEN">Broncos</a> </td><td>5-11</td> <td>2-4 </td></tr> </tbody></table></div><div><h3>NFC</h3><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>NFC North</th><th>WLT</th><th>Div</th></tr></thead> <tbody><tr><td style="color:green; font-weight:bold">1</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#MIN">Vikings</a></td><td>15-1</td><td>6-0</td></tr><tr><td style="color:green; font-weight:bold">5</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#GB">Packers</a></td><td>12-4</td><td>3-3</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">8</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#DET">Lions</a></td><td>8-8</td><td>2-4</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">11</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#CHI">Bears</a></td><td>7-9</td><td>1-5</td></tr></tbody></table><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>NFC South</th><th>WLT</th><th>Div</th></tr></thead> <tbody><tr><td style="color:green; font-weight:bold">3</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#NO">Saints</a></td><td>13-3</td><td>5-1</td></tr><tr><td style="color:green; font-weight:bold">6</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#CAR">Panthers</a></td><td>11-5</td><td>3-3</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">7</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#ATL">Falcons</a></td><td>10-6</td><td>3-3</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">9</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#TB">Buccaneers</a></td><td>7-9</td><td>1-5</td></tr></tbody></table><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>NFC East</th><th>WLT</th><th>Div</th></tr></thead> <tbody><tr><td style="color:green; font-weight:bold">2</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#PHI">Eagles</a></td><td>13-3</td><td>5-1</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">12</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#WAS">Redskins</a></td><td>6-10</td><td>3-3</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">14</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#DAL">Cowboys</a></td><td>5-11</td><td>3-3</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">16</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#NYG">Giants</a></td><td>1-15</td><td>1-5</td></tr></tbody></table><table> <thead><tr><th>#</th><th>NFC West</th><th>WLT</th><th>Div</th></tr></thead> <tbody><tr><td style="color:green; font-weight:bold">4</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#LA">Rams</a></td><td>11-5</td><td>5-1</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">10</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#SF">49ers</a></td><td>7-9</td><td>2-4</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">13</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#ARI">Cardinals</a></td><td>6-10</td><td>3-3</td></tr><tr><td style="color:red;font-style:italic;">15</td><td><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA#SEA">Seahawks</a></td><td>3-13</td><td>2-4</td></tr></tbody></table></div><a href="https://playoffpredictors.com/?L=IzBM-FRMe6ZXlFtGTm2CwMhrbCXPFZLHHNK649JUzJbXQ8w51kxMl1yAMxl4EUU1F4RtbAAY5MoA">Generated By The NFL Playoff Predictor</a>

agreed

# ? Jul 20, 2018 00:34

Mega64: May 23, 2008; I took the octopath less travelered,

And it made one-eighth the difference.

Cavauro posted:

agreed

I disagree with your agreement but agree with the original post.

# ? Jul 20, 2018 01:22

Q_res: Oct 29, 2005; We're fucking built for this shit!

Eifert Posting posted:

Edit: it's not giving me a convenient way to show the prediction where I made Pit and Ne 0-15-1 so gently caress it.

Go down to the HTML/Blog Export and under that click the Preview link. It'll pop up a little window with everyones records in an actual readable format.

# ? Jul 20, 2018 01:27

Eifert Posting: Apr 1, 2007; Most of the time he catches it every time.; Grimey Drawer

The moment has passed.

# ? Jul 20, 2018 23:57

Cavauro: Jan 9, 2008

borne from curiosity here are your seedings from the grave out of that stuff but i couldnt get the records or anything to work right

1. Bengals
2. Dolphins
3. Texans
4. Raiders
5. Broncos
6. Jaguars
7. Chiefs
8. Browns

1. Cardinals
2. Buccaneers
3. Lions
4. Giants
5. Panthers
6. Bears
7. Vikings
8. 49ers

# ? Jul 21, 2018 00:24

Big Ol Marsh Pussy: Jan 7, 2007

The Bengals win the super bowl

# ? Jul 21, 2018 03:26

sexy tiger boobs: Aug 23, 2002; Up shit creek with a turd for a paddle.

The Falcons are gonna play games of football.

# ? Jul 22, 2018 04:49

Darth Brooks: Jan 15, 2005; I do not wear this mask to protect me. I wear it to protect you from me.

Mike McCarthy is the Browns 2019 head coach.

# ? Jul 23, 2018 03:49

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

It's more fun to compare predictions from last year.

Let's take a look

axeil posted:

Eagles will go 18-1.

It Is Known.

16-3 is pretty close right?

axeil posted:

I have my tantrum/meltdown scheduled for right about late October/early November when the Eagles drop a gimme game to *checks schedule* the Niners/Broncos. Please update your calendars accordingly.

whoops, looks like I was dead wrong on that one. :shobon:

axeil posted:

Also Eagle pain.

Join us Ross. We have delicious cheesesteaks covered in failure sauce.

logger posted:

My prediction for Superbowl LII:

Browns(19-0) over 49ers(18-1)

Um...excuse me I think you misspelled the 18-1 Philadelphia Eagles of Two Thousand And Seventeen Anno Domini, the most disappointing sports team to have ever existed.

Well, they were definitely not disappointing.

Cheers TFF, hope y'all have seasons as wonderful as the 2017 Eagles did last year :unsmith:

axeil fucked around with this message at 22:36 on Jul 24, 2018

# ? Jul 24, 2018 22:27

Kalli: Jun 2, 2001

axeil posted:

It's more fun to compare predictions from last year.

Let's take a look

I had the Patriots going 13-3 last year and losing the Superbowl to the Falcons.

I'd say I've got a pretty good handle on this.

# ? Jul 24, 2018 22:33

DariusLikewise: Oct 4, 2008; You wore that on Halloween?

Kalli posted:

I had the Patriots going 13-3 last year and losing the Superbowl to the Falcons.

I'd say I've got a pretty good handle on this.

If you had predicted the Patriots just reaching the Super Bowl each year in the last 16 years you would be right 50% of the time

# ? Jul 24, 2018 22:35

Kalli: Jun 2, 2001

DariusLikewise posted:

If you had predicted the Patriots just reaching the Super Bowl each year in the last 16 years you would be right 50% of the time

Shhhhhhhhhh

# ? Jul 24, 2018 22:36

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

a new study bible! posted:

My prediction is that Nick Foles is going to finish the season with a higher passer rating than Carson Wentz.

This was true if you count the postseason. Nick Foles averaged a 104.6 in games he started and Wentz averaged a 101.9 before he went down.

# ? Jul 24, 2018 22:37

Impossibly Perfect Sphere: Nov 6, 2002; They wasted Luanne on Lucky!

She could of have been so much more but the writers just didn't care!

DariusLikewise posted:

If you had predicted the Patriots just reaching the Super Bowl each year in the last 16 years you would be right 50% of the time

Parity

# ? Jul 24, 2018 22:49

Play: Apr 25, 2006; Strong stroll for a mangy stray

I like to keep my predictions as vague as possible, giving them a better chance to come true.

The NFC East is going to be competitive into the last couple weeks.
Titans take the two seed in the AFC.
Ben performs poorly and the Steelers lose their first playoff game.
The Cardinals easily make the over.
The Browns are still really bad although they win a couple games. Baker eventually takes the field and looks awful.
Worst record in the league: Buffalo Bills
Best record in the league: Patriots
Out of all the new QBs who take the field, Josh Rosen looks the best by a good margin.
Top seed in the NFC: Rams
Vikings win the NFC North with Green Bay getting a wild card.

# ? Jul 24, 2018 23:02

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

Okay real prediction time

https://playoffpredictors.com/Footb...1%7Ctnptlw:true

AFC

AFC East
(3)Jets (8-8)
Patriots (7-9)
Dolphins (7-9)
Bills (6-10)

AFC North
(4)Steelers (8-8)
Ravens (7-9)
Bengals (6-10)
Browns (3-13)

AFC South
(1)Titans (12-4)
(5)Jaguars (11-5)
(6)Texans (11-5)
Colts (3-13)

AFC West
(2)Chiefs (11-5)
Raiders (10-6)
Chargers (9-7)
Broncos (5-11)

NFC

NFC East
(2)Eagles (11-5)
Cowboys (8-8)
Washington (6-10)
Giants (3-13)

NFC North
(3)Packers (11-5)
(6)Vikings (11-5)
Bears (6-10)
Lions (4-12)

NFC South
(1)Falcons (12-4)
(5)Saints (11-5)
Panthers (9-7)
Buccaneers (6-10)

NFC West
(4)Seahawks (10-6)
Rams (10-6)
Niners (9-7)
Cardinals (5-11)

Regular Season Thoughts

-Patriots finally fall off a cliff but no one can pick up the mantle in the East
-Steelers marred by injuries but manage to limp to the finish
-AFC South goes from laughingstock a few years ago to powerhouse + the Colts
-NFC is an absolute brawl and every single Week 17 game matters
-People are so pissed about the Rams, Niners, Panthers, Raiders and Chargers all not making it that the playoff format changes for 2019
-Mariota wins MVP
-Sam Darnold wins Rookie of the Year

Playoffs

Poor Andy Reid :negative:

axeil fucked around with this message at 23:10 on Jul 24, 2018

# ? Jul 24, 2018 23:08

Acebuckeye13: Nov 2, 2010; If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling
1-800-GAMBLER; Ultra Carp

axeil posted:

Lions (4-12)

lol what

# ? Jul 25, 2018 00:17

Crescent Wrench: Sep 30, 2005; The truth is usually just an excuse for a lack of imagination.; Grimey Drawer

axeil posted:

Playoffs

Poor Andy Reid

I can live with this.

# ? Jul 25, 2018 01:45

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

Acebuckeye13 posted:

lol what

I have 0 faith in the Lions new rapist coach, sorry

# ? Jul 25, 2018 02:32

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axeil posted:

I have 0 faith in the Lions new rapist coach, sorry

Like, I can get that you think Patricia will be a dumpster fire, that's fine.* But at the same time, Caldwell wasn't exactly a beacon of coaching talent himself, and the Lions never got fewer than 7 wins under his tenure. The team has a lot of talent on it, especially on the offense-where, crucially, we still have the same OC from the last half of 2015 and the 2016/17 seasons.

I mean seriously, the Lions play the AFC East, NFC West, NFC North, the Panthers, and the Cowboys. It's a tough schedule on the upper end, but if you don't think the Lions can pull off at least 6-7 wins against the dregs I don't know what to tell you.

My own prediction is that the Lions will probably have a decent year, maybe somewhere between 9-11 wins, a possible playoff berth, and a first-round loss if they make it in. The O-line has been strengthened and very likely won't suffer the same horrendous injuries as last year, the WR group is one of the best in the league, and now that Caldwell's gone we might actually have a running game again. Defense is iffy, but so long as they aren't bottom of the barrel the offense should be able to carry the team a good deal. Frankly, the only guaranteed loss I see on the schedule even if everything clicks is the Rams, since LA is stacked as gently caress and is going to be loving terrifying this year.

Of course, the wheels could come off completely, but I honestly feel that the team is talented enough that they should be able to at least limp to a mediocre finish.

*Personally I disagree, I feel our new rapist coach will at the very least be marginally adequate.

Acebuckeye13 fucked around with this message at 03:22 on Jul 25, 2018

# ? Jul 25, 2018 03:20

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

Acebuckeye13 posted:

Like, I can get that you think Patricia will be a dumpster fire, that's fine.* But at the same time, Caldwell wasn't exactly a beacon of coaching talent himself, and the Lions never got fewer than 7 wins under his tenure. The team has a lot of talent on it, especially on the offense-where, crucially, we still have the same OC from the last half of 2015 and the 2016/17 seasons.

I mean seriously, the Lions play the AFC East, NFC West, NFC North, the Panthers, and the Cowboys. It's a tough schedule on the upper end, but if you don't think the Lions can pull off at least 6-7 wins against the dregs I don't know what to tell you.

My own prediction is that the Lions will probably have a decent year, maybe somewhere between 9-11 wins, a possible playoff berth, and a first-round loss if they make it in. The O-line has been strengthened and very likely won't suffer the same horrendous injuries as last year, the WR group is one of the best in the league, and now that Caldwell's gone we might actually have a running game again. Defense is iffy, but so long as they aren't bottom of the barrel the offense should be able to carry the team a good deal. Frankly, the only guaranteed loss I see on the schedule even if everything clicks is the Rams, since LA is stacked as gently caress and is going to be loving terrifying this year.

Of course, the wheels could come off completely, but I honestly feel that the team is talented enough that they should be able to at least limp to a mediocre finish.

*Personally I disagree, I feel our new rapist coach will at the very least be marginally adequate.

This is more cogent analysis than how I did my non-NFC East predictions so you're probably right.

I still have a weird feeling the Lions will disappoint this year though.

# ? Jul 25, 2018 03:25

Acebuckeye13: Nov 2, 2010; If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling
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axeil posted:

This is more cogent analysis than how I did my non-NFC East predictions so you're probably right.

I still have a weird feeling the Lions will disappoint this year though.

In fairness the Lions disappointing is always a safe bet.

# ? Jul 25, 2018 03:33

CyberPingu: Sep 15, 2013; If you're not striving to improve, you'll end up going backwards.

Not giving the Rams at least a WC spot is a bold prediction.

# ? Jul 25, 2018 10:54

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

CyberPingu posted:

Not giving the Rams at least a WC spot is a bold prediction.

Yeah, I'm gambling on the Seahawks not regressing and the Niners improving with Jimmy G. Either of those fails to happen and they're probably in.

# ? Jul 25, 2018 14:13

CyberPingu: Sep 15, 2013; If you're not striving to improve, you'll end up going backwards.

axeil posted:

Yeah, I'm gambling on the Seahawks not regressing and the Niners improving with Jimmy G. Either of those fails to happen and they're probably in.

So if i were to re-do yours, I would have the Saints as the NFC South winner and the Rams taking the WC spot over the Hawks (who are turbofucked)

# ? Jul 25, 2018 14:43

DariusLikewise: Oct 4, 2008; You wore that on Halloween?

I bet money with a friend that Jared Goff would have more passing touchdowns and passing yards than Matthew Stafford this year

# ? Jul 25, 2018 14:53

Acebuckeye13: Nov 2, 2010; If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling
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DariusLikewise posted:

I bet money with a friend that Jared Goff would have more passing touchdowns and passing yards than Matthew Stafford this year

That is a... bold bet, considering Stafford threw for 600 more yards than Goff last year with one of the worst offensive lines of his career. I mean, I'm not saying it's not possible, but the one thing you can always count on Stafford for is throwing for a fuckton of yards.

# ? Jul 25, 2018 16:01

Amy Pole Her: Jun 17, 2002

I currently have the following bets with a coworker who loves the Chiefs.

Miami will have more than 5 wins - $100
KC will have less than 12 wins - $100

# ? Jul 25, 2018 16:06

axeil: Feb 14, 2006

Amy Pole Her posted:

I currently have the following bets with a coworker who loves the Chiefs.

Miami will have more than 5 wins - $100
KC will have less than 12 wins - $100

Betting on any team having 12+ wins is nuts. And Miami should be able to get to 6 wins easy given that they have an actual QB this year.

Congrats on your free $200!

# ? Jul 25, 2018 16:23

CyberPingu: Sep 15, 2013; If you're not striving to improve, you'll end up going backwards.

Amy Pole Her posted:

I currently have the following bets with a coworker who loves the Chiefs.

Miami will have more than 5 wins - $100
KC will have less than 12 wins - $100

KC goes 11-5 then wins a playoff game....should have defined your terms better.

# ? Jul 25, 2018 16:25

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# ? Apr 26, 2024 13:45

Amy Pole Her: Jun 17, 2002

CyberPingu posted:

KC goes 11-5 then wins a playoff game....should have defined your terms better.

We�re both lawyers lol you don�t think we did?

Regular season wins. He thinks KC is easy Super Bowl fav.

He also said Cutler helped Miami last year better than Tanne ever did so without him they�re a 5 win team *at best*

😳

# ? Jul 25, 2018 16:29

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