Super Bowl!!!

[bane]

I wouldn't be writing Baltimore off. You can't judge this week's game based on last week's performance. Those matchups last week played against Baltimore's weaknesses and into New England's strengths.

The point is that last week's matchups made Baltimore look worse than they are and New England look better than they are. .

That's all perfectly reasonable. Houston outplayed the Ravens in every phase except the one that matters, and Denver was hopelessly outclassed. I still like the Pats chances this week though. As long as Brady stays away from Ed Reed, they should move the ball well. I don't see Baltimore keeping up.

[johnk5150]

I just heard a stat where Alex Smith is 16-1-1 against the spread in his last 18 home games. That's pretty solid.

[SkyDog112046]

I wouldn't be writing Baltimore off. You can't judge this week's game based on last week's performance. Those matchups last week played against Baltimore's weaknesses and into New England's strengths.

The point is that last week's matchups made Baltimore look worse than they are and New England look better than they are. .

That's all perfectly reasonable. Houston outplayed the Ravens in every phase except the one that matters, and Denver was hopelessly outclassed. I still like the Pats chances this week though. As long as Brady stays away from Ed Reed, they should move the ball well. I don't see Baltimore keeping up.

My point is that in an era without truly dominant teams it's all about matchups. Just because Baltimore won a close game while New England won a blowout doesn't mean that New England should be a heavy favorite. In the salary cap era certain teams can own another team while at the same time performing poorly against everyone else. New England has trouble with defenses that play man-to-man press coverage and can get to Brady without an all out blitz. Baltimore can do that. On the other side of the ball New England has trouble with strong running teams where the QB can do enough to keep them honest. It's not like Baltimore has a glorified running back calling their signals as Denver did. This game can be close.

[bane]

I agree. By no means is NE a lock. Baltimore has a very good team. I just think Brady and co will put up enough points to get it done.

[cantstopthemusic]

I wouldn't be writing Baltimore off. You can't judge this week's game based on last week's performance. Those matchups last week played against Baltimore's weaknesses and into New England's strengths.

The point is that last week's matchups made Baltimore look worse than they are and New England look better than they are. .

That's all perfectly reasonable. Houston outplayed the Ravens in every phase except the one that matters, and Denver was hopelessly outclassed. I still like the Pats chances this week though. As long as Brady stays away from Ed Reed, they should move the ball well. I don't see Baltimore keeping up.

My point is that in an era without truly dominant teams it's all about matchups. Just because Baltimore won a close game while New England won a blowout doesn't mean that New England should be a heavy favorite. In the salary cap era certain teams can own another team while at the same time performing poorly against everyone else. New England has trouble with defenses that play man-to-man press coverage and can get to Brady without an all out blitz. Baltimore can do that. On the other side of the ball New England has trouble with strong running teams where the QB can do enough to keep them honest. It's not like Baltimore has a glorified running back calling their signals as Denver did. This game can be close.

Blah, blah blah .... The Pats will kick the Ravens asses.

It WON'T be close.

[Crazy Levi]

Fuck the pats.

I'm calling ravens, niners.

[cantstopthemusic]

Fuck the pats.

I'm calling ravens, niners.

Funny stuff.

Thanks for the laugh of the day.

[demolition23]

Fuck the pats.

I'm calling ravens, niners.

Funny stuff.

Thanks for the laugh of the day.

Pats are favorites, and I think they'll win. But anyone who thinks that it's a 'laugh' to suggest that a 12-4 Ravens team with some of the guys they have on that defense could win is just talking it up for an internet audience.

[cantstopthemusic]

But anyone who thinks that it's a 'laugh' to suggest that a 12-4 Ravens team with some of the guys they have on that defense could win is just talking it up for an internet audience.

4-4 "road" record with losses AT: Tennessee, Jacksonville, Seattle, San Diego.

The Pats might hang 60 on them.

This will be a ROUT, at minimum.

[Crazy Levi]

How about the niners part of it? Is that also a laugh?

Playing YOUR game- the giants managed to get swept by a redskins team helmed by Rex Grossman.

REX GROSSMAN.

Thoughts/opinions?

[cantstopthemusic]

How about the niners part of it? Is that also a laugh?

Playing YOUR game- the giants managed to get swept by a redskins team helmed by Rex Grossman.

REX GROSSMAN.

Thoughts/opinions?

The Giants don't "peak" until the end of the year.

EVERYONE knows that.

That one could go either way, depending on the precipitation conditions.

The Pats win, however, is a slam-dunk.

[bane]

But anyone who thinks that it's a 'laugh' to suggest that a 12-4 Ravens team with some of the guys they have on that defense could win is just talking it up for an internet audience.

4-4 "road" record with losses AT: Tennessee, Jacksonville, Seattle, San Diego.

The Pats might hang 60 on them.

This will be a ROUT, at minimum.

You're nuts. I think the Pats will win, but the combined score won't reach 60.

[Crazy Levi]

How about the niners part of it? Is that also a laugh?

Playing YOUR game- the giants managed to get swept by a redskins team helmed by Rex Grossman.

REX GROSSMAN.

Thoughts/opinions?

The Giants don't "peak" until the end of the year.

EVERYONE knows that

Rex Grossman dude.

[cantstopthemusic]

How about the niners part of it? Is that also a laugh?

Playing YOUR game- the giants managed to get swept by a redskins team helmed by Rex Grossman.

REX GROSSMAN.

Thoughts/opinions?

The Giants don't "peak" until the end of the year.

EVERYONE knows that.

Rex Grossman dude.

Been on a roll, ever since. That's all that matters.

[Crazy Levi]

So you are picking the giants to win the super bowl?

They are on a roll after all, and that's all that matters.

[cantstopthemusic]

So you are picking the giants to win the super bowl?

They are on a roll after all, and that's all that matters.

Way to twist my words. I was explaining the insignificance of losing to the Redskins, 5 games ago. It's been all "W's" ever since.

No, I'm NOT picking them to win the Super Bowl. They'll be fortunate if they escape the NFC title game with a "W" - with the forecast being rain and thundershowers on the "grass" Candlestick field. Whoever has the best chosen footwear for the game time conditions may have a decided advantage. Should be a slippery surface, which will favor SF's more prolific RB (Gore).

Patriots will beat whoever emerges, regardless.

I hope it's the Giants, because I can't stand Harbaugh. I'd like to see a 2007 Super Bowl rematch.

[poizond13]

We'll see how the Pats do tomorrow. They haven't beaten anyone with a winning record all year. I'm picking the Ravens.

[Crazy Levi]

We'll see how the Pats do tomorrow. They haven't beaten anyone with a winning record all year. I'm picking the Ravens.

Hey, hasn't it been long enough?

Time to get rid of the picture of the dead faggot at the bottom of all you posts.

Thanks in advance!

[demolition23]

But anyone who thinks that it's a 'laugh' to suggest that a 12-4 Ravens team with some of the guys they have on that defense could win is just talking it up for an internet audience.

4-4 "road" record with losses AT: Tennessee, Jacksonville, Seattle, San Diego.

The Pats might hang 60 on them.

This will be a ROUT, at minimum.

How many teams with a winning regular season record did the Pats face this year? And how many did they beat? It will almost certainly be a Patriots win, and probably a big one too. But much stranger things have happened is all I'm saying.

[Facedown]

They haven't beaten anyone with a winning record all year.

Wrong as usual.

San Diego was 1-0
Raiders were 2-1
Jets were 5-3
Broncos were 8-5

[cantstopthemusic]

I didn't notice any Lickety picks for today's games.

Big shock.

[bane]

This isn't looking all that rout like.

[cantstopthemusic]

This isn't looking all that rout like.

Brady picked a fine time to look like dogshit, in his passing game.

It's not because of anything the RAVENS are doing, either.

It's going to be "conservative" play-calling from here on out.

I figured he'd be as "on" as last week. I figured wrong.

[bane]

This isn't looking all that rout like.

Brady picked a fine time to look like dogshit, in his passing game.

It's not because of anything the RAVENS are doing, either.

It's going to be "conservative" play-calling from here on out.

I figured he'd be as "on" as last week. I figured wrong.

Brady has been a little off, but the Ravens D tends to have that effect. Entertaining game so far regardless.

[SkyDog112046]

So now we know one of the teams. New England vs ?

[cantstopthemusic]

Pats NEARLY snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

Right in the breadbasket ... strip ... plop.

[bane]

Pats NEARLY snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

Right in the breadbasket ... strip ... plop.

Evans is going to be a dirty word in Bmore for years.

[cantstopthemusic]

So now we know one of the teams. New England vs ?

You were way off, btw.

23-20 ... not 24-21.

[SkyDog112046]

So now we know one of the teams. New England vs ?

You were way off, btw.

23-20 ... not 24-21.

Yeah, I totally missed it. It turned out to be a blowout.

[bane]

So now we know one of the teams. New England vs ?

Niners hopefully. Some new blood would be good to see.