Week 1 Matchups and Games Discussion

Post #2 » by **Cactus Jack** » Tue Sep 5, 2017 7:24 pm

At Green Bay.

Revived · Post #3 » by **Revived** » Tue Sep 5, 2017 10:02 pm

Looks like the Dolphins/Bucs could potentially get moved.

Both teams have byes the same week so they could play this game then and give these teams a week 1 bye but that would somewhat suck because it means both team will end up playing 16 straight games in the regular season starting week 2.

bluejerseyjinx · Post #4 » by **bluejerseyjinx** » Tue Sep 5, 2017 10:11 pm

Anyone think I'm nuts taking Kansas City and New Orleans as upset picks that win this week?

High 5 · Post #5 » by **High 5** » Tue Sep 5, 2017 10:23 pm

KC is a really good team and Minnesota isn't that much better than NO if at all. Falcons/Bears is the biggest mismatch on paper I think. But week one on the road can lead to some unexpected results. Plus the Bears have a solid front 7 and run game to keep it close. Can't wait.

hermes · Post #6 » by **hermes** » Tue Sep 5, 2017 10:48 pm

i'm worried about the vikings, and adrian's vengeance

Ballerhogger · Post #7 » by **Ballerhogger** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 12:19 am

hermes wrote:i'm worried about the vikings, and adrian's vengeance

I picked them over the Vikings. Not whole lot offense and NO can score in bunches

therealbig3 · Post #8 » by **therealbig3** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 12:45 am

I'm actually low key expecting KC to win this week.

bluejerseyjinx · Post #9 » by **bluejerseyjinx** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 1:07 am

I still like getting the 8.5 point though.

Post #10 » by **jwise44** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 5:39 am

Cactus Jack wrote:At Green Bay.

New girlfriend is from Wisconsin so she's a packer fan and this is going to be her first experience watching football with me and my friends or in Texas period (so she's not used to drunken idiots)

I do plan on getting semi drunk and cheering for the Hawks (especially lacy) to annoy her...it'll make it so much sweeter if lacy goes off (even though I won't play him) so I can keep saying that the packers should have kept him

Post #11 » by **Cactus Jack** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 5:43 am

jwise44 wrote:
Cactus Jack wrote:At Green Bay.

New girlfriend is from Wisconsin so she's a packer fan and this is going to be her first experience watching football with me and my friends or in Texas period (so she's not used to drunken idiots)

I do plan on getting semi drunk and cheering for the Hawks (especially lacy) to annoy her...it'll make it so much sweeter if lacy goes off (even though I won't play him) so I can keep saying that the packers should have kept him

You just made my night!

bmurph128 · Post #12 » by **bmurph128** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:09 pm

bluejerseyjinx wrote:Anyone think I'm nuts taking Kansas City and New Orleans as upset picks that win this week?

I do. KC has no shot and I don't trust the Saints defense.

bmurph128 · Post #13 » by **bmurph128** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:12 pm

Cactus Jack wrote:
jwise44 wrote:
Cactus Jack wrote:At Green Bay.

New girlfriend is from Wisconsin so she's a packer fan and this is going to be her first experience watching football with me and my friends or in Texas period (so she's not used to drunken idiots)

I do plan on getting semi drunk and cheering for the Hawks (especially lacy) to annoy her...it'll make it so much sweeter if lacy goes off (even though I won't play him) so I can keep saying that the packers should have kept him

You just made my night!

Seahawks are approaching Warriors status Jack...sure, GB isn't an easy place to play, but the Hawks went into New England and won last year....and the Hawks are better. Pack might win obviously (and obviously I'll be rooting for them hard), but Seattle can win anywhere.

Here's to hoping the Rams are in first place for a few weeks with the Luckless Colts coming to town

Post #14 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:50 pm

bluejerseyjinx wrote:Anyone think I'm nuts taking Kansas City and New Orleans as upset picks that win this week?

I picked them to cover with the points, but the Pats are almost always extremely prepared in week one. That being said, Andy Reid is great off of bye weeks so he's had a lot of bye weeks to prepare.

As an outright upset to win I think that's a little bold for my liking.

bluejerseyjinx · Post #15 » by **bluejerseyjinx** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:58 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
bluejerseyjinx wrote:Anyone think I'm nuts taking Kansas City and New Orleans as upset picks that win this week?

I picked them to cover with the points, but the Pats are almost always extremely prepared in week one. That being said, Andy Reid is great off of bye weeks so he's had a lot of bye weeks to prepare.

As an outright upset to win I think that's a little bold for my liking.

I'm taking the points regardless, however I really do think the Saints have a good shot to beat the Vikings.

Post #16 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 3:06 pm

bluejerseyjinx wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
bluejerseyjinx wrote:Anyone think I'm nuts taking Kansas City and New Orleans as upset picks that win this week?

I picked them to cover with the points, but the Pats are almost always extremely prepared in week one. That being said, Andy Reid is great off of bye weeks so he's had a lot of bye weeks to prepare.

As an outright upset to win I think that's a little bold for my liking.

I'm taking the points regardless, however I really do think the Saints have a good shot to beat the Vikings.

Yeah, that's not a stretch. But KC upsetting the Pats outright is bold.

bluejerseyjinx · Post #17 » by **bluejerseyjinx** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 3:11 pm

Yes it is. Not saying the Chiefs will win but I really think they have a very good shot if they play well. I know its hard for you to admit that being a Charger fan and hating your division rival. Plus I just have the feeling things are not going to go so smooth for the Patriots this year. Just a feeling though.

bmurph128 · Post #18 » by **bmurph128** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 5:27 pm

I don't think the Chiefs have any chance whatsoever.

Brandin Cooks is the best WR Brady has had since Moss. Gronk is healthy (for now). They have multiple weapons at RB...Amendola/Hogan..

The Patriots offense is going to be the best it's been since Moss was there. Defensively they have some question marks, but BB always has them playing decent there. I don't think they will win the super bowl, but I do think they are better than they were last year.

Post #19 » by **bwgood77** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 5:29 pm

bluejerseyjinx wrote:Yes it is. Not saying the Chiefs will win but I really think they have a very good shot if they play well. I know its hard for you to admit that being a Charger fan and hating your division rival. Plus I just have the feeling things are not going to go so smooth for the Patriots this year. Just a feeling though.

Oh, I thought you said you were picking the Chiefs for the upset. Picking them with the points isn't an upset. Spreads equalize things and make it a 50/50 proposition, so that's not bold nor crazy. I picked the Chiefs as well. It's definitely not hard for me to admit hating the Chiefs though. They were quite overrated and very fortunate often last year and not as good as their record indicated though, so they likely take a step back this year.

bluejerseyjinx · Post #20 » by **bluejerseyjinx** » Wed Sep 6, 2017 5:36 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
bluejerseyjinx wrote:Yes it is. Not saying the Chiefs will win but I really think they have a very good shot if they play well. I know its hard for you to admit that being a Charger fan and hating your division rival. Plus I just have the feeling things are not going to go so smooth for the Patriots this year. Just a feeling though.

Oh, I thought you said you were picking the Chiefs for the upset. Picking them with the points isn't an upset. Spreads equalize things and make it a 50/50 proposition, so that's not bold nor crazy. I picked the Chiefs as well. It's definitely not hard for me to admit hating the Chiefs though. They were quite overrated and very fortunate often last year and not as good as their record indicated though, so they likely take a step back this year.

I took them to cover in our pig skin pickem and I may use this game as one of my betting games this weekend, but I just threw it out there to get responses from all the guys to see if I could get persuaded one way or another. Not quite sure yet, but still pondering it. I personally think its possible, but K.C. will have to play really well with no mistakes.