july said:

I guess it means I missed the first 2 weeks? Like? So If I pick now. I'll always be back 2 weeks?

july said:

that's the automatic handicap for missing the first two weeks. you can catch up. it's been done.

Stax said:

Cool, thanks.

july said:

I thought it was as such. I just didn't think it was possible to catch up. now I understand it. thanks!

july said:

lilgish said:

[Edited 9/20/06 20:37pm]

july said:

[Edited 9/19/06 21:12pm]

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Falcons bring back Andersen after Koenen flops on field goals
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Forty-six-year-old Morten Andersen became the second oldest player in NFL history Tuesday, returning to the Atlanta Falcons after Michael Koenen flopped badly in his attempt to do all the kicking.
Andersen, the league's second-leading career scorer, rejoins the league after last kicking with Minnesota in 2004. He will handle extra points and all field goal attempts — except those well beyond 50 yards.

"In my heart, I knew I could still play," Andersen said.

George Blanda is the only NFL player that the Elias Sports Bureau could confirm was older than Andersen. Blanda retired after the 1975 season at age 48.

"Morten Andersen is one of the finest field goal kickers in the history of the National Football League," Falcons coach Jim Mora said. "His outstanding career speaks for itself, and we are excited to have him rejoin our organization."

Koenen, who made just two of eight field goal attempts in Atlanta's first two games, will continue to handle the kickoff and punting duties. A change was expected after he missed four field goals — all from 40 yards and in — in a 14-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Andersen is the leading scorer in Atlanta history and kicked the team's most famous field goal, a 38-yarder in overtime to beat the Vikings in the 1999 NFC championship game. He played with the Falcons from 1995-2000.

Coincidentally, Andersen returns to the Falcons (2-0) as they prepare to face New Orleans on Monday night. He played with the Saints from 1982-94 and now gets to face them as they return to the Superdome for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.

"It's been a test of endurance for me over the last year and half since I last played for the Minnesota Vikings," Andersen said. "I'm really excited to be back in the NFL, especially playing the Saints this week because of the significance of this game for the city of New Orleans and the people of Louisiana."

Andersen, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, has 2,358 points in his 23-year career and returning to the Falcons might give him a chance to make a run at the only guy ahead of him on the list — kicker Gary Anderson at 2,434.

While the current Atlanta coaches weren't around when Andersen last kicked for the Falcons, he had a private workout in Flowery Branch over the summer.

"I'm coming to a great organization with a lot of outstanding players and coaches," he said. "I plan on helping them continue to build on the success they've already had this season and also help out Michael in any way I can."

Koenen is likely to continue handling any attempts that are beyond Andersen's reduced range, just as he did last year when the Falcons had kicker Todd Peterson.

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Posted 9/19/2006 9:54 PM ET

10/26
[Edited 9/21/06 8:59am]

lilgish said:

Shouldn't that be 9/26

july said:

ok

lilgish said:

9/27

july said:

well, namepeace would be 27, he hasn't confirmed his status.

Sunday, Sep. 24

Carolina at Tampa Bay
Chicago at Minnesota
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Green Bay at Detroit
Jacksonville at Indianapolis
N.Y. Jets at Buffalo
Tennessee at Miami
Washington at Houston
Baltimore at Cleveland
N.Y. Giants at Seattle
Philadelphia at San Francisco (last week's lost stung. Y'all better win this week!!! )
St. Louis at Arizona
Denver at New England

Monday, Sep. 25

Atlanta at New Orleans



rumor has it that Oakland will lose to team "Bye" this week, too... Go, Raiders.
[Edited 9/21/06 23:47pm]

Carolina at Tampa Bay
Chicago at Minnesota
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Green Bay at Detroit
Jacksonville at Indianapolis
N.Y. Jets at Buffalo
Tennessee at Miami
Washington at Houston
Baltimore at Cleveland
N.Y. Giants at Seattle
Philadelphia at San Francisco
St. Louis at Arizona
Denver at New England
Atlanta at New Orleans

ThreadBare said:

So you're picking the 9ers over Philly?

lilgish said:

Today, I am. That might get amended before the week's out. I have some old wounds earned through seasons of Philadelphian choking. I'd hoped they were cured. Then Sunday happened... I'm not denying McNabb's level of playing right now. I just have scars. I also need to grow in my confidence of the reshuffled D, with Kearse gone for the season... ... I'm just thinkin' right now, man! Just thinking...

lilgish said:

I don't know who that is? But I'm in! Now, let's get to! Some football! This weekend!

Sunday, Sep. 24

Carolina at Tampa Bay
Chicago at Minnesota
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Green Bay at Detroit
Jacksonville at Indianapolis
N.Y. Jets at Buffalo
Tennessee at Miami
Washington at Houston
Baltimore at Cleveland
N.Y. Giants at Seattle
Philadelphia at San Francisco
St. Louis at Arizona
Denver at New England

Monday, Sep. 25

Atlanta at New Orleans


Tough week for picks

12/26

Sunday, Sep. 24

Carolina at Tampa Bay
Chicago at Minnesota
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Green Bay at Detroit
Jacksonville at Indianapolis
N.Y. Jets at Buffalo
Tennessee at Miami
Washington at Houston
Baltimore at Cleveland
N.Y. Giants at Seattle
Philadelphia at San Francisco
St. Louis at Arizona
Denver at New England

Monday, Sep. 25

Atlanta at New Orleans

14/26
[Edited 9/21/06 8:59am]

Ok, I've sent all the reminders, let's have it in by Sunday 9.a.m EST
[Edited 9/21/06 9:00am]

TMPletz said:[quote]Sunday, Sep. 24

Carolina at Tampa Bay
Chicago at Minnesota
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Green Bay at Detroit
Jacksonville at Indianapolis
N.Y. Jets at Buffalo
Tennessee at Miami
Washington at Houston
Baltimore at Cleveland
N.Y. Giants at Seattle
Philadelphia at San Francisco
St. Louis at Arizona
Denver at New England

Monday, Sep. 25

Atlanta at New Orleans
[Edited 9/21/06 9:03am]

I am taking over this week! I'm going undefeated!

Sunday, Sep. 24

Carolina at Tampa Bay---Carolina
Chicago at Minnesota---Chicago
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh---Cincinnati
Green Bay at Detroit---Detroit
Jacksonville at Indianapolis---Indy
N.Y. Jets at Buffalo---Buffalo
Tennessee at Miami---Miami
Washington at Houston---They both lose...I mean, Washington
Baltimore at Cleveland---Baltimore
N.Y. Giants at Seattle---Seattle
Philadelphia at San Francisco---Philly
St. Louis at Arizona---Arizona
Denver at New England---New England

Monday, Sep. 25

Atlanta at New Orleans--Atlanta

I'm worried about the Denver/New England game...

GottaLetitgo said:

lilgish said:

I'm in....if its not too late!!

reneGade20 said:

it's not, you have until sunday. From what I know of you, you're in Iraq? right?
Can you make picks every week? if not, I will let you pick a week in advance.

lilgish said:

Yes on both....in Iraq and can make the picks.....but if something comes up, I will plead for leniency and special treatment.....

Thanx!!