Seahawks at Buccaneers - Preview


The Seattle Seahawks (8-7) will travel across the country and take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-11) in a New Year’s Evematchup. Kickoff is set for 10:00 a.m. PT.

Despite a last-minute loss to the AFC-leading San Diego Chargers, 20-17, the Seahawks used an Arizona Cardinals victory over the San Francisco 49ers to secure their third-consecutive division title. The Seahawks ended a five-season NFL streak in which the Super Bowl runner-up has not made the following postseason. Seattle became just the second team (Tennessee, 2000) in the last eight seasons to return to the playoffs having lost the previous Super Bowl.

Seattle will host a Wild Card game on either Saturday, January 6, or Sunday, January 7. They are assured the fourth seed and will play the fifth seed from the NFC, which will be the runner up from the NFC East. The Seahawks will host either the Dallas Cowboys or Philadelphia Eagles, who both have equal 9-6 records, but due to head-to-head tie breaker, Philadelphia has the advantage.

This will be the first ever regular-season game on New Year’s Eve for the Seahawks. The Seahawks played a Divisional Playoff game on New Year’s Eve in 1983, also in Florida, versus the Miami Dolphins. The Seahawks won the game 27-20 to advance to the AFC Championship Game.

Sunday's game marks the seventh matchup between the two 1976 expansion teams, with the Seahawks holding a 5-1 advantage in the series. Seattle won the first four games played, including the October 17, 1976 matchup at Tampa Bay resulting in a 13-10 victory. The two teams played in the Kingdome the following year on October 16, also resulting in a Seahawks win, 30-23. After that game, the two teams didn’t face off for 17 seasons. The Seahawks won 22-21 at the Kingdome in 1994, and again in Tampa Bay in 1996. Seattle also pulled out a 10-6 win in the last game played on September 19, 2004, at Tampa Bay.

The Buccaneer’s only victory came November 28, 1999, at the Kingdome, ending a five-game Seahawks winning streak that season. The Seahawks began that year 8-2 before running into the Buccaneers, and finished 9-7 - capturing the AFC West crown during Mike Holmgren's first season as Seahawks head coach.




Date: Sunday, December 31
Kickoff: 10:00 am PT
Record: Seahawks 8-7
Buccaneers 4-11
Series: Seahawks lead 5-1
TV: FOX (Channel 13 in Seattle)
Matt Vasgersian (play-by-play)
J.C. Pearson (analyst)
Radio: KIRO (710 am)
Steve Raible (play-by-play)
Warren Moon (analysis)
Akemi Takei (sideline reports)
(Seahawks Radio Network)
Next Week: Seahawks vs. ?
Wild Card Playoffs
Qwest Field - Jan. 6 or 7, 2007
[Edited 12/29/06 14:48pm]

lilgish said:

Actually I was 7 - 9 last week.


7-9

Thursday, Dec. 21

Minnesota at Green Bay W

Saturday, Dec. 23

Kansas City at Oakland W

Sunday, Dec. 24

Baltimore at Pittsburgh W
Carolina at Atlanta L
Chicago at Detroit W
Indianapolis at Houston L
New England at Jacksonville L
New Orleans at N.Y. Giants W
Tampa Bay at Cleveland L
Tennessee at Buffalo L
Washington at St. Louis W
Arizona at San Francisco L
Cincinnati at Denver W
San Diego at Seattle L

Monday, Dec. 25

Philadelphia at Dallas L
N.Y. Jets at Miami L
[Edited 12/29/06 14:50pm]

NFL Preview: Seattle at Tampa Bay
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NFL.com wire reports

(Dec. 27, 2006) -- The Seattle Seahawks earned their fourth straight trip to the postseason last week, but they haven't looked much like a playoff-caliber team lately.

The Seahawks try to end a three-game losing streak and gain some momentum heading into the playoffs as they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Although Seattle (8-7) lost to San Diego 20-17 in Week 17, it managed to back its way into the playoffs after Arizona beat San Francisco 26-20, ending the 49ers' slim playoff hopes. That gave the Seahawks their third consecutive NFC West title despite their third straight loss.

"This team right now doesn't feel like we won our division. This team feels like we stumbled down the stretch and thank goodness San Francisco managed to do us a favor," Seattle defensive end Bryce Fisher said. "Bottom line is, we don't feel very good about what went down the last couple of weeks."

The Seahawks allowed the Chargers to score the winning touchdown on a 37-yard pass with 29 seconds left last week, and have also lost to the 49ers and Cardinals -- who have a combined 11-19 record -- during their losing skid.

"It's bad. I'm not even thinking about playoffs," said wide receiver Deion Branch, who dropped four passes. "It's bad."

The defending NFC champs have not lost four straight games since losing five in a row Oct. 2-29, 2000, when they were a member of the AFC West.

Seattle has beaten only one team with a winning record this season -- a 23-20 win over Denver on Dec. 3 -- and has allowed at least 20 points in each of its last seven games.

The Seahawks have lost four of their last six road games, allowing an average of 27.8 points in those games. They have won all three of their games at Tampa Bay (4-11), though, and are 5-1 all-time against the Bucs.

While the players seem troubled by the losing skid, coach Mike Holmgren has tried to focus on the positives.

"To be honest with you, I am more on the upbeat side than the downbeat side," Holmgren said. "Our first goal was to win the division, and we won the division. People can say whatever they want about that -- and frankly, I don't care ... I'll take it."

Shaun Alexander, last season's MVP, ran for 140 yards and scored both Seattle touchdowns against the Chargers, and has four TDs in his last four games. However, Alexander has gained only 254 yards on 84 attempts and a touchdown in four road games, and rushed for just 45 yards on 17 carries in his only career game against the Buccaneers, a 10-6 win on Sept. 19, 2004.

Matt Hasselbeck threw for 189 yards and two interceptions, and has thrown for 652 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions during the losing skid. Hasselbeck has a 69.4 quarterback rating in four December games this season after having a 122.9 rating in seven December games over the last two seasons.

The Seattle quarterback was 12 of 26 for 147 yards, one TD and one interception against Tampa Bay two years ago.

The Buccaneers ended a four-game losing streak with a 22-7 win over Cleveland for its first road win since Dec. 11, 2005. They held the Browns to a season-low 187 yards, and matched a season high with four turnovers.

Quarterback Tim Rattay made his first start of the season and finished 16 of 26 for 212 yards.

"It was fun being out there, fun playing, and fun getting hit," Rattay said. "I made some mistakes, but I will learn from them."

Rattay came off the bench the previous week to throw three touchdowns and rally the Bucs to 28 points in the final 16 minutes of regulation in their 34-31 overtime loss to Chicago.

Tampa Bay is averaging the second-fewest points (13.6) in the NFL, but has scored 53 points in its last two games.

"We continue to build on the momentum of the fourth quarter at Chicago," linebacker Derrick Brooks said.

The Bucs need to finish the regular season with a victory to avoid their first season with fewer than five wins since going 3-13 in 1991.


INJURIES: Seattle

DOUBTFUL
WR Darrell Jackson (Toe)
CB Marcus Trufant (Ankle)

QUESTIONABLE
G Chris Gray (Thigh)

PROBABLE
DT Rocky Bernard (Foot)
MLB Niko Koutouvides (Ankle)
C Robbie Tobeck (Hip)



INJURIES: Tampa Bay

OUT
DE Julian Jenkins (Ankle)
CB Alan Zemaitis (Shoulder)

QUESTIONABLE
CB Juran Bolden (Quadricep)
G Davin Joseph (Knee)
SS Jermaine Phillips (Wrist)
TE Alex Smith (Back)
RB Carnell Williams (Foot)
OLB Jamie Winborn (Knee)
DT Ellis Wyms (Ankle)
[Edited 12/30/06 23:09pm]

Preview: NFL Preview - Seattle (8-7) at Tampa Bay (4-11)

(Sports Network) - The NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks are playoff-bound, despite struggling down the stretch with three straight losses.

The Seahawks backed into a division title last week, thanks to a loss the 49ers, but still have a chance to enter the postseason on a good note when they visit the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the regular-season finale at Raymond James Stadium on New Year's Eve.

Seattle, which will host a Wild Card playoff game against the runner-up in the NFC East, has just two wins in its last six games and dropped a 20-17 contest to the San Diego Chargers last Sunday at Qwest Field. Chargers wideout Vincent Jackson burned the Seattle secondary for a 37-yard touchdown with 29 seconds to go in the fourth quarter.

Seahawks running back and reigning NFL MVP Shaun Alexander played well with 140 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries, but quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was not as hot, ending 17-of-37 for 189 yards and a pair of interceptions. The two offensive stars need to step up this week to deliver a measure of confidence to reigning NFC Champions.

Meanwhile, the season couldn't end any sooner for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite stopping a four-game losing streak with a 22-7 victory at Cleveland last Sunday, the Bucs only have two wins over their last nine games.

Kicker Matt Bryant had three field goals and veteran linebacker Derrick Brooks returned an interception 21 yards for a touchdown to help end Tampa Bay's second four-game losing streak this season last week. They opened the year at 0-4.

If the Bucs, who earned their first road win of 2006, lose on Sunday it will be their worst season since the 1991 squad finished with a dismal 3-13 mark.

On a brighter note, the team signed quarterback Chris Simms to a contract extension earlier in the week. Simms, who has missed the majority of the season after rupturing his spleen in a Week 3 loss to Carolina, would have been an unrestricted free agent after the season.

SERIES HISTORY

The Seahawks have won five of the six all-time meetings with Tampa Bay, including a 10-6 road triumph when the teams last did battle, in Week 2 of the 2004 season. The Buccaneers scored their only victory in the series in the previous meeting, a 16-3 road victory in 1999. The Seahawks are 3-0 at Tampa Bay all-time.

Seattle head coach Mike Holmgren is 13-4 against Tampa Bay all-time, going 12-3 (including postseason) while with Green Bay from 1992 through 1998. A 21-7 victory in a 1997 NFC Divisional Playoff is part of the makeup of that record. The Buccaneers' Jon Gruden is 5-4 against Seattle, including 5-3 while head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1998 to 2001. Holmgren leads the personal series with Gruden, 4-3.

SEAHAWKS OFFENSE VS. BUCCANEERS DEFENSE

Hasselbeck (2,226 yards, 17 TDs, 15 INTs) is coming off two rough games in which he has thrown four interceptions against only one touchdown pass. The righty hasn't passed for more than 243 yards in any of his past six games, and is at the head of a Seattle air attack now ranked just 20th in the NFL this season. The Seattle receiving corps has hampered of late by the absence of Darrell Jackson (63 catches, 956 yards, 10 TDs), who has missed the last two games with a hyperextended toe injury and is questionable against Tampa Bay. Deion Branch (50 catches, 687 yards, 4 TDs) has 50 or more receiving yards in each of his last three games, including a 61-yard, five-reception performance last week against San Diego. D.J. Hackett (41 catches, 547 yards, 3 TDs) has emerged over the last three weeks with 228 yards and a touchdown over that stretch. Bobby Engram (22 catches, 263 yards, TD) returned to action against San Francisco after missing nine games with a thyroid disorder, and recorded four catches for 65 yards against the Chargers last week. Tight end Jerramy Stevens (18 catches, 177 yards, 4 TDs) has three TD catches over his past seven games, and is part of an offensive line which allowed a season-high six sacks on Sunday against the Chargers and has surrendered 14 over its last five games.

Bucs defensive ends Dewayne White and Greg Spires provide the rush off the edges, and will be in hot pursuit of Hasselbeck on Sunday. Spires (46 tackles, 4 sacks) had four tackles and a pair of sacks last week, while White (36 tackles, 5 sacks) posted three stops and deflected a pass. The two will seek to pressure Hasselbeck one week after Tampa Bay's 18th-ranked passing defense allowed just 86 through the air and posted four interceptions in Cleveland. Safety Jermaine Phillips (96 tackles, sack, 2 INTs) had a great game against Cleveland with a pair of INTs and three tipped passes. Corner Phillip Buchanon logged a pick and two passes defensed last, and will assist fellow CB Ronde Barber (95 tackles, 3 INTs), who is tied for the team lead in interceptions

Had Alexander (804 yards, 6 TDs) not missed six games earlier this season due to a foot problem, he would have already posted his sixth consecutive 1,000- yard rushing season. Instead, Alexander is 196 yards shy of reaching that goal, and will be hard-pressed to meet it against a Tampa Bay team that is 17th against the rush this season. Alexander has four touchdown runs in his last four games, and ran all over San Diego's strong run-stopping defense for 140 yards and two TDs on 31 touches last week. The big back, who is one of four players in NFL history to average more than a touchdown per game, has eclipsed the 100-yard mark just twice this season. Seattle owns a 29-6 record when he hits the century mark, and has won 14 of the last 15 games during that span. In his last matchup versus Tampa Bay on September 19, 2004, Alexander was held to 45 yards on 17 carries in a 10-6 win.

Alexander will have to be willing to plow through the likes of Tampa interior linemen Chris Hovan (45 tackles, 2 sacks), Ellis Wyms (27 tackles, 5 sacks) and Jovan Haye (14 tackles) this Sunday. Hovan is the leader in the middle of a line which hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher since Philadelphia's Brian Westbrook recorded 101 yards back in Week 7. The Bucs' linebackers will be busy on Sunday, especially future Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks. Brooks, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champ, had seven tackles, a pass defensed, and an interception he returned 21 yards for a touchdown last week. Brooks (110 tackles, 3 INTs) leads the Bucs in tackles, and was a big reason why Cleveland racked up just 187 yards of total offense. He has an interception in each of his last two meetings with Seattle. The 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year will be aided by MLB Shelton Quarles (96 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks) and OLB Ryan Nece (60 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks).

BUCCANEERS OFFENSE VS. SEAHAWKS DEFENSE

Tim Rattay (563 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs) will make his second start of the season against the Seahawks. Rattay took over for rookie Bruce Gradkowski in a Week 15 loss to Chicago, throwing for three touchdowns and an interception in that overtime defeat. He earned his first win as a Buccaneer in last Sunday's win over Cleveland, throwing for 212 yards and an interception on 16-of-26 passing in what ranked as his first-ever road win as a starter. Leading receiver Joey Galloway (54 catches, 939 yards, 6 TDs) had two catches for 34 yards against the Browns, one week after burning the Bears for 107 yards and a score on three receptions. Galloway is in search of the fifth 1,000-yard season, and second straight. Ike Hilliard (33 catches, 335 yards 2 TDs) has stepped up in the absence of injured WR Michael Clayton (knee), and led the Bucs with 67 yards on four catches in the win over Cleveland. Galloway, Hilliard and tight end Alex Smith (35 catches, 250 yards, 3 TDs) will challenge Seattle's 15th- ranked passing defense. Tampa Bay's offensive line allowed three sacks last week, and will have to give Rattay more time this week against a hungry Seattle defense.

With a new quarterback under center for the Bucs, the Seahawks will surely bring the heat. Defensive ends Grant Wistrom (36 tackles, 4 sacks) and Bryce Fisher (46 tackles, 4 sacks) will be mainly responsible for providing the rush off the edges, after the two combined for six stops against San Diego last Sunday. Wistrom had two sacks in the last meeting with Tampa Bay. The Seattle secondary was burned in the last minute against San Diego, but played well for the majority of the game and had the NFL's highest-scoring offense on the ropes until Vincent Jackson's late TD. Cornerbacks Marcus Trufant (66 tackles, INT) and Kelly Herndon (66 tackles, INT) shut down the San Diego passing attack for almost four quarters, but Trufant went down with an ankle injury and was replaced by Kelly Jennings (35 tackles, INT). Trufant is doubtful for this week, meaning Jennings will make his first NFL start. The corners, along with safeties Ken Hamlin and Jordan Babineaux, should have an easier task this Sunday against a thin receiving corps. Hamlin (93 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 INTs) is second on the team in tackles.

Bucs running back Cadillac Williams (798 yards, TD) missed the win over Cleveland with a foot injury, and is questionable against Seattle. Before going down with the problem, Williams only had two 100-yard rushing games on the year, and hasn't scored a touchdown since a Week 3 loss against Carolina. Tampa Bay is 29th in the NFL in rushing, and will have to rely on backup RB Michael Pittman again if Williams is unable to perform. Pittman (172 yards, TD) logged a solid performance against the Browns with 86 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Pittman, who can also hurt defenses out of the backfield, had no more than three attempts in a game until carrying the offensive load last Sunday. Bruising fullback Mike Alstott (167 yards, 3 TDs) had fallen off the radar before being injected into the scheme against Cleveland. Alstott, who is battling neck problems, posted 56 yards on 22 touches last week. The team is a perfect 7-0 when the big back reaches the century mark, though he hasn't done so since 2002.

If the Seattle front line of defense plays on Sunday the way it did against the Chargers, head coach Mike Holmgren will have something to smile about. Seattle prevented Chargers running back and probable NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson from scoring a touchdown for the first time in more than two months (8 games), though the perennial Pro Bowler did manage 123 yards on 22 carries. The Seahawks are 21st against the rush this season, surrendering 127.9 yards a game. Seattle DTs Rocky Bernard (33 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks) and Chartric Darby (35 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks) are the main run-stoppers up front. If either Williams or Pittman busts through the front line of defense, the Seahawks have a talented group of linebackers ready for the challenge. Leading tackler and MLB Lofa Tatupu (115 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks, INT) matched a season-high with 12 tackles against the Chargers and posted his first solo sack of the year. The Pro Bowl linebacker will join teammate and OLB Julian Peterson in Hawaii this coming February. Peterson (83 tackles, 9 sacks, INT) leads the Seahawks with a career-high nine sacks, and had four stops last Sunday. Peterson, though, has not recorded a sack in three straight games. OLB Leroy Hill (87 tackles, 2 sacks) is the third member of Seattle's trio of linebackers. Hill made four stops versus the Chargers and is third on the Seahawks in tackles.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Though their playoff position won't change no matter what happens on Sunday, the Seahawks shouldn't be a candidate to rest their starters in preparation for the postseason. Seattle needs a win to boost its flagging confidence, which means the likes of Hasselbeck and Alexander should play deep into this contest. Look for the Hawks to come out determined to enter January with a win, and to make some big plays late against a Tampa team that has been rejuvenated with Rattay in the lineup.

Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Seahawks 28, Buccaneers 24

lilgish said:

Let's see if I can crack .500 this week.

N.Y. Giants at Washington

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

Saturday, Dec. 30

N.Y. Giants at Washington

Sunday, Dec. 31

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

Pretty easy picks this week...I expect a 100% week!

july said:

fixed...

lilgish said:

lilgish said:

Thanks, gish.

7-9 7-9 7-9

Week 17 kicks off tonight. Tonight: Giants At Washington. On NFL Network.

Week 17 Playoff Scenarios

AFC East:

New England has clinched the AFC East Division.

N.J. Jets can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win or tie OR
A Cincinnati loss or tie and a Jacksonville loss or tie OR
A Cincinnati loss or tie and a Tennessee win OR
A Denver loss and a Jacksonville loss

AFC North:

Baltimore has clinched the AFC North Division.

Baltimore can clinch homefield advantage with:


A win and a San Diego loss
Baltimore can clinch a first-round bye with:


A win or tie OR
An Indianapolis loss or tie

Cincinnati can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a N.Y. Jets loss OR
A win and a Denver loss and a Kansas City win OR

AFC South:

Indianapolis has clinched AFC South Division.

Indianapolis can clinch a first-round bye with:
A win and a Baltimore loss

Tennessee can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a Cincinnati loss or tie and a Denver loss and a Kansas City win

Jacksonville can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a N.Y. Jets loss and a Cincinnati loss or tie and a Tennessee loss or tie

AFC West:

San Diego has clinched AFC West Division and a first-round bye.

San Diego can clinch homefield advantage with:


A win or tie OR
A Baltimore loss or tie

Denver can clinch a playoff berth with:
A win or tie OR
A Kansas City loss or tie

Kansas City can clinch a playoff berth with:
A win and a Cincinnati loss or tie and a Denver loss and a Tennessee loss or tie


NFC East:

Dallas has clinched a playoff berth.

Dallas can clinch an NFC East title with:

A win and a Philadelphia loss or tie OR
A tie and a Philadelphia loss

Philadelphia has clinched a playoff berth.

Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East Division with:

A win OR
A Dallas loss OR
A tie and a Dallas tie

N.Y. Giants can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a strength-of-victory tiebreaker over Green Bay OR
A win and a Green Bay loss or tie OR
A tie and a Green Bay loss or tie and a St. Louis loss or tie and an Atlanta loss or tie and a Carolina loss or tie OR
A Green Bay loss and a St. Louis loss and an Atlanta loss and a Carolina loss

NFC North:

Chicago has clinched NFC North Division, a 1st round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Green Bay can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a N.Y. Giants win and a clinch of stength-of-victory tiebreaker over the N.Y. Giants OR
A win and a N.Y. Giants loss or tie and a St. Louis loss or tie OR
A win and a N.Y. Giants loss or tie and a Carolina win OR
A win and a N.Y. Giants loss or tie and an Atlanta win OR
A tie and a N.Y. Giants loss and a St. Louis loss or tie and a Carolina loss or tie

NFC South:

New Orleans has clinched NFC South Division and a first-round bye.

Carolina can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a N.Y. Giants loss or tie and a Green Bay loss or tie OR
A tie and a N.Y. Giants loss and a Green Bay loss and a St. Louis loss or tie and an Atlanta loss or tie

Atlanta can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a Carolina loss or tie and a Green Bay loss or tie and a St. Louis loss or tie OR
A tie and a Carolina loss and a Green Bay loss and a N.Y. Giants loss and a St. Louis loss

NFC West:

Seattle has clinched NFC West division title

St. Louis can clinch a playoff berth with:

A win and a N.Y. Giants loss or tie and a Carolina loss or tie and an Atlanta loss or tie OR
A tie and a N.Y. Giants loss and a Carolina loss and an Atlanta loss and a Green Bay loss
[Edited 12/30/06 13:26pm]

lilgish said:

Ok...Ok....so if you delete Starmon's picks...then give me credit, win or lose, for every pick....then theoretically I can make up the ground necessary to win the whole thing.....

no???

still, not bad for my first time....
[Edited 12/30/06 15:29pm]

lilgish said:

Dats! What happens when one let's Week 1 and 2 go by, before jumping in.

Time to watch Giants At Washington pregame. On NFL Network.

july said:

Who's! In it to win it!

july said:

Ain't that the truth!! I don't even want to assume where I might be if I hit those first two weeks at even 50%....lesson learned for next time....

...at least both of our teams are playing on, tho.....

reneGade20 said:

It's gonna be great. Seattle are in it to win it. NFL Playoffs!

july said:

Well it has been a magical year for New Orleans....10, possibly 11, wins....a division title...a first round bye and a really good shot of at least playing for the NFC Championship AND a possible trip to the Super Bowl.....

I'll be all up for that.....YEAH!!!

reneGade20 said:

It's been a very great year for New Orleans! The Saints are all over it this year!!

They are for sure in it to win it.. Down to the wire. Best of luck to them and you! and us too!
[Edited 12/30/06 16:34pm]

Damn...I've been so busy I haven't had time to do my picks and I forgot about the Saturday game.

Oh well, I'll take the missed week penalty.

Oh hell, maybe y'all will have mercy on me.

Here's what would have been my picks (minus the Washington-NY game)

Carolina at New Orleans---New Orleans
Cleveland at Houston--Houston
Detroit at Dallas ---Dallas (I'm completely neutral on Romo now)
Jacksonville at Kansas City---KC
New England at Tennessee---New England
Oakland at N.Y. Jets---Jets
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati---Cincy
Seattle at Tampa Bay---Seattle
St. Louis at Minnesota---Minnesota
Arizona at San Diego---San Diego
Atlanta at Philadelphia---Philly
Buffalo at Baltimore---Ravens
Miami at Indianapolis---Indy
San Francisco at Denver---Denver
Green Bay at Chicago---Chicago

reneGade20 said:

THE END OF THE REGULAR SEASON EDIT....eerie how the Saints finished 10-6...and I had 3 straight 10-6 weeks....
[Edited 1/1/07 10:46am]

Look out July, the COWBOYS ARE COMING, the COWBOYS ARE COMING...

They haven't played well lately, but they have the STARS to prevail
against any team, any situation (ala the Steelers of last year)

[Edited 12/31/06 17:19pm]

Revolution said:

Dude, there's no excuse for losing to Detroit. Remember that as they play next week.

butterfli25 said:

COME ON BEARS!

TMPletz said:

:hangmyheadinshame: