2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Tony208]

despite the Giants having a 2 game lead, the NFC east is wide open

Giants have an absolutely brutal schedule with games against patriots, packers, saints, 49ers, jets, 2 cowboys games, 1 eagle game
every game out of the division is against a playoff contender

the only W they can put down for a lock is the deadskins

[StereoMike]

Nobody talks about the 49ers, but they are 2nd in the NFL behind the Packers. They will easily win the NFC West, and they might even have a first round bye.

[Tony208]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Nobody talks about the 49ers, but they are 2nd in the NFL behind the Packers. They will easily win the NFC West, and they might even have a first round bye.

their division sucks and no1 thinks they can do anything in the playoffs

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by Tony208

their division sucks and no1 thinks they can do anything in the playoffs

They have only played 1 division game so far...

[StereoMike]

49ers

Week 1: Seattle (2-5) W
Week 2: Dallas (3-4) L
Week 3: Cincinnati (5-2) W
Week 4: Philadelphia (3-4) W
Week 5: Tampa Bay (4-3) W
Week 6: Detroit (6-2) W
Week 8: Cleveland (3-4) W

Opponents record: 26-24

Remaining schedule: @WAS, NYG, ARI, @BAL, STL, @ARI, PIT, @SEA, @STL

Opponents record: 25-39

I say they have a shot at the #2 spot in the NFC.

[crystal_sun]

I root for all my bay area team...and I'm in shock to see them going 6-1 behind Alex Smith. I think their winnings are due to their running back and good defense. I still don't believe in Alex Smith at all...

If their running back and defense continues the way they are....they'll make it to the playoff...but they won't go far in the playoff... I can see a good hand full of team that can beat the 49er...

For now, I'll just enjoy the winning ride.

Originally Posted by Tony208

their division sucks and no1 thinks they can do anything in the playoffs

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by crystal_sun

I root for all my bay area team...and I'm in shock to see them going 6-1 behind Alex Smith. I think their winnings are due to their running back and good defense. I still don't believe in Alex Smith at all...

If their running back and defense continues the way they are....they'll make it to the playoff...but they won't go far in the playoff... I can see a good hand full of team that can beat the 49er...

For now, I'll just enjoy the winning ride.

I'm not a big fan of Alex Smith either, but Jim has done a really good job with Alex. Honestly, I think if he had some better receivers, I think he would do better. I like Crabtree less than I like Smith.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by crystal_sun

I root for all my bay area team...and I'm in shock to see them going 6-1 behind Alex Smith. I think their winnings are due to their running back and good defense. I still don't believe in Alex Smith at all...

If their running back and defense continues the way they are....they'll make it to the playoff...but they won't go far in the playoff... I can see a good hand full of team that can beat the 49er...

For now, I'll just enjoy the winning ride.

Smith was never going to be a guy that just could own teams, but I think as of now he's proven if he gets enough help from people around him he can manage and maybe even win a few games on his own. Now if he can stay mistake free, only time will tell.

[Terjyn]

Originally Posted by Tony208

despite the Giants having a 2 game lead, the NFC east is wide open

Giants have an absolutely brutal schedule with games against patriots, packers, saints, 49ers, jets, 2 cowboys games, 1 eagle game
every game out of the division is against a playoff contender

the only W they can put down for a lock is the deadskins

Because of how ridiculously easy the Giants schedule has been, I still don't believe in them.

They've only played 1 winning team, and while they won that game, they've looked awful against some bad teams.

I still predict Philly to win the division.

By the way, funny you should say that the "deadskins" are a lock when they already destroyed the Giants once this season.

[fatediesel]

Bad sports weekend for me. The Patriots lost. Iowa lost (not a huge fan but still want them to win). Northern Iowa would have been the #1 FCS team in the country with a win but they lost. I am going to lose in fantasy. I hate sports.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Bad sports weekend for me. The Patriots lost. Iowa lost (not a huge fan but still want them to win). Northern Iowa would have been the #1 FCS team in the country with a win but they lost. I am going to lose in fantasy. I hate sports.

No you'd hate sports if you were:

-Redskins fan
-Terps football fan
-Edsall Hater
-Terps Basketball fan
-Pe’Shon Howard out for 10 to 12 weeks.
-Orioles Fan
- Wizards fan


Top that sad sack of crap

All we have is the damn caps and they suck in the playoffs, and hockey is like 6th on my sports list.

[filmnut5]

Originally Posted by supersix4

No you'd hate sports if you were:

-Redskins fan
-Terps football fan
-Edsall Hater
-Terps Basketball fan
-Pe’Shon Howard out for 10 to 12 weeks.
-Orioles Fan
- Wizards fan


Top that sad sack of crap

All we have is the damn caps and they suck in the playoffs, and hockey is like 6th on my sports list.

How's this for a close 2nd:

1. Toronto Maple Leafs--Last Cup win was 1967 (longest current drought in the NHL (44 years) & have missed the playoffs for 6 consecutive seasons)

2. Toronto Blu Jays--Last post season appearance was in 1993 (18 years)

3. Toronto Raptors--Crappy EVERY year

4. Cleveland Browns--Last Championship was in 1964 (47 years) and have been to the playoffs once since 1994. On pace for ANOTHER 5-11 season.

5. Michigan Wolverine Football--"Rich Rod" hangover and even though they're ranked in the Top 20 they're probably the 5th best team in the Big 10 (12).

[dcowboy7]

Originally Posted by Miadaskate

Surprised at how many people are picking the Ravens over the Cardinals. I mean, they're even my team, and I just don't have faith in them after that Monday Night debacle.

Moral of the story:
dont pick against a 14 pt home favorite.

[SleeperAgent]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Moral of the story:
dont pick against a 14 pt home favorite.

A lot of people got worried over the Jax game. I never pick against the Ravens at home. Same with Pats/Steelers/Packers.

I still expect the ravens to go 12-4 or better. All depends on this SNF against Pit, Turkey Da against SF, and th SD game as far as I'm concerned. Absolute worst case scenario would be 11-5, and hopefully that's enough for playoffs.

[Miadaskate]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Moral of the story:
dont pick against a 14 pt home favorite.

How about you start determining wins by watching the actual game instead of predicting them using "statistical point favorites"? If you did that, you'd see that the Cards were owning us the entire first half. Statistics don't mean anything. This is football.

[fatediesel]

Mike Sando of ESPN laid out a realistic scenario in which the 49ers could clinch their division after week 11 (November 20). If the 49ers win at Washington, against the Giants, and against the Cardinals they would be 9-1. If the Seahawks lose at Dallas, against Baltimore, and at St. Louis they would be 2-8. If the Cardinals beat the Rams and lose to the Eagles and 49ers they would be 2-8. And finally if the Rams lose at Arizona and Cleveland and win at home against the Seahawks they would be 2-8.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post...est-in-week-11

[dcowboy7]

Originally Posted by Miadaskate

How about you start determining wins by watching the actual game instead of predicting them using "statistical point favorites"? If you did that, you'd see that the Cards were owning us the entire first half. Statistics don't mean anything. This is football.

Yes & in football the score is a statistic & since the ravens had more points than the cards the ravens win the game.

Yep thats how it works.


Also we are now in the NFL flex week windows so for week 10:

Patriots/Jets stays SNF -- no shock there.
Lions/Bears moves from 1:00 to 4:15 -- gives fox a late game to go along with Giants/49ers.

[Miadaskate]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Yes & in football the score is a statistic & since the ravens had more points than the cards the ravens win the game.

Yep thats how it works.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by filmnut5

How's this for a close 2nd:
:

Browns fan, and Wolverines fan??? We're gonna have to grab a beer next time you come down to Cleveland for a Browns game!

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Browns fan, and Wolverines fan??? We're gonna have to grab a beer next time you come down to Cleveland for a Browns game!

I'll come too we can all hang out with Colt McCoy