Week 7 Postmortem

A look back at the week, our picks, and our blunders.

Alex: Out of the gates, I pulled one on you with the Bills.

Chris: Yeah, I've given up on San Diego. No more faith. No expectations, no disappointment.

Alex: Question: Who would you rather have as a coach this week, Norv Turner or Wade Phillips?

Chris: San Diego looks like they need Mr. Fix It. I'd rather have Wade. I don't think he's some impotent simpleton at the helm, I think he's a respectable, intelligent coach who doesn't want to deal with riff raff.

Alex: I agree with you. See, I think this season he figured he could be the fan. But this week he's taking some of the reins back for defensive calls. So I think he was disappointed about it, but he's starting to coach again.

Alex: Next, you creamed me with that Carolina pick.

Chris: Your thoughts on the Saints?

Alex: I think we had this discussion last week, and apparently the yo-yo was up on Carolina this week. I think the Saints are fine, Carolina is just a streaky team.

Chris: And shame on them. I think they could be the wild card team that takes Dallas out of the playoffs. At least one of the teams in the NFC South needs to tank for Dallas to make the playoffs as a 3rd place NFC Easter.

Alex: Yeah.

Chris: I would have no problem if the NFC South took a lesson from the NFC West and only put one winning team out there.

Alex: Too bad I doubt it'll happen. And you know what? If the Cowboys miss the playoffs this year, and hopefully if that happens, we're last in the East— say hello to the 19-0 Super Bowl champions of 2010. While it's not good this year, it's kind of a win-win. Either we pull it together this year, and everyone's happy. Or we pull it together in a BIG WAY next year, and everyone's happy. Either way, everyone's happy.

Alex: Next game, Baltimore and Miami. You took Baltimore, and it's becoming obvious that Joe Flacco just doesn't want me to win.

Chris: I didn't see any of the highlights, save for Terrell Suggs' pick-six, but is the wildcat dead?

Alex: Jury's out. I think it might be more of the Ray Ray fire. And the Baltimore defense just being the Baltimore defense.

Alex: Can we skip talking about my upset special this week? I need to learn that sometimes my gut is just wrong. Either that, or hope rarely transcends reality.

Chris: Maybe it was an upset stomach resulting in stress from Romo and the injury.

Alex: I think that's a safe bet.

Alex: Man, and why on earth did I trust Cleveland?

Chris: I really don't know.

Alex: You took the safe route this week and kinda killed me.

Chris: So the Browns— what is the rule and what is the exception? Browns-Giants, Browns-Redskins (close), Browns-Cowboys.

Alex: I think the common factor is Kellen Winslow. He didn't play v. Giants: won. Played v. Redskins: lost. Lost all other games he played. So, I guess we'll find out this week— Kellen is suspended.

Chris: Could be a win?

Alex: If I'm right, expect a win for the Dogpound.

Unfortunate mutual gaffes. Moral of the story: Pick the home team.

Records this week
Alex: 6-8
Chris: 9-5

Overall records
Alex: 60-42
Chris: 63-39

Week 6 Postmortem

A look back at the week, our picks, and our blunders.

Alex: Ok, off we go, week 6 recap. And the first on the list, Chi-town and ATL. You picked Chi. Tough one, C-Bass.

Chris: And I was 11 seconds away from looking like a genius. The Bears need to learn how to close games.

Alex: Haha. Or how to count to 6.

Chris: And you were right on with faith in Matt Ryan for the game.

Alex: Dude, the kid is good.

Chris: Agreed.

Alex: Next, we both missed on Miami. Ouch-city. Wanna just move on from this one?

Chris: Seconds away again. Sure.

Alex: Yeah, and you killed me with Indy over Baltimore.

Chris: I think the Colts have finally warmed up for the season.

Alex: Maybe. Flacco isn't owning up for me.

Chris: I think they're as good as any team in the AFC now. I'm looking forward to the Indy -Tenn games.

Alex: That will be interesting. Speaking of Tenn, how long until Vince is playing again? Or does he at all this season?

Chris: —As soon as Kerry sucks. I think it's Collins' job to lose.

Alex: So, someone just need to airmail Kerry some Jack and Coke.

Chris: Ouch.

Alex: Too soon? When you think about it, though... both QBs have the same addiction— Kerry:Booze::Vince:Boo's.

Chris: [laughs] Great.

Alex : Second miss for you, C-bass; how on earth could you A. Pick the Bengals B. not pick the Bretts? Lucky for you it was the same game.

Chris: The way I see it, it's hard for an NFL team to lose 16 games in one season. There's just too much talent on rosters for something like that to happen now. I figured the Bengals were going to pull one out and maybe salvage shreds of a season, but forget about it. Plus I didn't know the Jets were going to come out in their undefeated Titans throwbacks.

Alex: Titans are 7-0 this year.

Alex: The final difference we had this week, NE and SD, and you went with Cassel?

Chris: Again, I put too much faith in NE and not enough in Norv Turner and the Chargers.

Alex: You know, I would hassle you more about your picks this past week if I didn't make so many questionable calls this week.

Chris: I think the king is almost officially dead. Unless they get some spark, the Pats' best days have passed them.

Other misses
Alex:

Mutual:

No comment.

Season records after this week
Alex: 54-34
Chris: 54-34

Week 5 Postmortem

A look back at the week, our picks, and our blunders.

Alex: So we both whiffed on Green Bay this week. And, you know, the upset didn't totally surprise me. I thought if Rodgers didn't play, they'd lose. Turns out I should have gone with my gut.

Chris: I just expected too much from a team that had paper experience over a team with paper inexperience.

Alex: No kidding. After this week, do you think the Falcons can hold a close game with anyone in the league? Or did the Packers make this biggest mistake ever by trading Favre?

Chris: I think Green Bay will start to legitimately miss Favre for the first time all year. And no, I still think Atlanta is a little bit away--- they're closing in, but I think they need a little more time.

Alex: Matt Ryan is a hell of a rookie. I think he might be Colton Manning in disquise.

Chris: [laughs] He's done a very good job coming out of college, already carrying himself like a veteran. BC had a stud there.

Alex: No kidding.

Alex: Oh, here's something nice... Houston, huh C-bass?

Chris: Um. For the record. All three picks. Were THAT close to turning out my way. Houston proves it can't stand playing with a lead; see the Frank Reich Bills.

Alex: [laughs] I'll give you a mulligan on that.

Alex: We both whiffed on SD. Is Norv Turner starting to pull an Oakland on us here?

Chris: Maybe. I want to know if the refs screwed San Diego out of this one. Or if Jake Delhomme screwed them this week. Because we know it's not the talent or the coach at fault.

Alex: I think Parcells might just be pulling some magic in Miami. And think about it, this is his second team to take over with a pothead, and win.

Chris: I think there's a trend... maybe Bledsoe or Vinny had some shady extracurricular activities we don't know about. And then there was LT...

Alex: Well, LT was addicted to leg-breaking. So, I guess that counts.

Chris: We all have our vices.

Alex: And another whiff, C-bass, on Philly. Do you believe in Zorn now?

Chris: Well... maybe... but... I also believe in the Washington Collapse: start out strong and split the remaining games.

Alex: True, Daniel Snyder is still running this team.

Chris: I think Philly is looking weaker and weaker and realized it had to win last week. And then they let the game slip out of reach. Meanwhile, Washington picks up another road divisional win and gets to visit the candy store with the rest of its schedule.

Alex: Question: Does Brian Westbrook 2008 = Terrell Owens 2004? As long as he's injured, the Eagles are anemic.

Chris: Maybe. It'll be hard to overcome it. And here I thought McNabb was the comeback player of the year... not valuable enough.

Alex: Apparently.

Alex: By the way, I can't believe I didn't side with the Roethlis-Deli last week. JAC dissapointed me.

Chris: No one needed this bye week more than Roethlis-manwich.

Alex: Yeah, and now he's got to go 11 weeks behind that line. I bet he doesn't make it through the Roethlis-season.

Chris: Boy, I don't know... who wins that division? Baltimore?

Alex: That's tough... I can't throw all my eggs in that Flacco-jacket.

Chris: It's not Cincinnati... I don't think Cleveland can afford to kick field goals to a division title.

Alex: Browns? Not a chance. That division is weak all of the sudden.

Chris: Are they the AFC NFCWest?

Alex: Maybe, man.

Alex: And finally, we both whiffed on NO at home. No comment on that one. Reggie did all he could.

Chris: They were just one more Reggie Bush return for a TD away from a win. Blame Hochuli if you want, but I blame New Orleans for pissing away a perfectly decent performance.

Alex: Sidenote- is Antoine Winfield the greatest defensive player in the NFL?

Chris: I think so, and I want to see what he does the rest of the season.

Alex: That's another sidenote, Hochuli is looking a bit shell-shocked still. I hope we don't get him at all this year. He's the new Geriatric Austin.

Chris: I've been hearing complaints and tears from Saints fans about the officiating. I give Hochuli more chances. He's built up credit. And we know how great credit is.

Season records after this week
Alex: 46-28
Chris: 47-27