Hi, today I thought with the playoffs coming, I would write a post about which teams I think will be fighting for the Super Bowl in the 2nd most important games of the year. Some quick crazy news that future hall of fame Colts player Robert Mathis announces retirement after the last game of the season. Here it is:
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION:
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots:
The Pats and Steelers are going to be on a course to play each other. The Steelers will likely take on the shoe in Dolphins in Pittsburgh for their wildcard game which should be an easy win for them. They would then go on the road to play either the Raiders or the Chiefs but most likely the Chiefs who will probably steal the 2nd BYE spot from the Raiders who now having their starting QB a undrafted backup who can't probably win many games. The Chiefs are good and even though they are at home, they aren't good enough to beat one of the scariest teams in the league. The Steelers would then advance to the AFC championship game to play the Patriots who would only have to win 1 game vs. either the trash Texans who took an easy division down or yet again the Raiders with a backup QB in New England. They should easily win and play the Steelers in the AFC Championship. The Steelers have an insane offense. The best RB in the league Le'Veon Bell, the best receiver in the league Antonio Brown, and one of the best QB's in the league Ben Roethlisberger who is experienced in the post-season. Their D is good enough. The Patriots have maybe the best offense in the league if its not the Steelers O or Falcons O. They have the best QB ever Tom Brady, a great running back in LeGarrette Blount. They have decent receivers with Julian Edleman, Malcom Mitchell, and Chris Hogan and a top 5 tight end in Martellus Bennett. Their D is also good enough. It will be a battle of offenses but it will be truly hard for the Steelers to come in to New England and beat a great offense and a better D then what they have. This will be a fun game to watch and a close one but the Pats will go back to the Super Bowl. PREDICTED SCORE: Patriots 35, Steelers 28!
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION: (ITS SURPRISING :) )
Green Bay Packers @ Seattle Seahawks:
Most people are shaking their heads saying where are the Cowboys and Falcons. No way! Both of these teams will start out wildcard teams but 1 will actually end up being in the Super Bowl. The Seahawks will start out in 3rd seed and play either the Redskins or the Lions but I think its more likely the Redskins. At home vs. a trash shoe in playoff team, the Seahawks will easily win. They will then travel to Atlanta which will be really hard. The Falcons though don't have a huge home field advantage because its not super loud or super cold so the Seahawks will be able to beat the Falcons who they beat earlier this season and make it back to the NFC championship. The Packers I think will start 4th seed and play the Giants at home. The homefield advantage is what will give the win because if it were in New York, the Giants would win but in the cold green bay, the Packers will take down the Giants star powered team. The Packers would then advance to what may be the game of the year in Dallas. With 2 high powered offenses playing and 2 bad defenses playing, the Packers could pull off the win I think and advance in the NFC championship leaving the Cowboys stunned. Then the teams would take on each other. The Seahawks have a good offense with Russell Wilson, Thomas Rawls, Doug Baldwin, and Jimmy Graham. The Packers have the best QB this season, Aaron Rodgers has been on fire lately and will continue using Jordy Nelson as a huge weapon. The Seahawks have a huge edge over the Packers D which is decent but killed Russell Wilson earlier this season. At home though, the Packers won't have enough to be able to sink the Seahawks who have won all but 1 game at home this season including the Falcons who they beat at home. It could easily go to Green Bay, but the Seahawks and Patriots will rematch in the Super Bowl. PREDICTED SCORE: Seahawks 24, Packers 21 OVERTIME!
Thanks for reading.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
What is the Future of the Bills
Hi, after some crazy things, the future in Buffalo is up in the air and I'm here to tell you about what happened and what I think about the situation.
Buffalo Bills:
Earlier today, it was released that the Bills have fired Coach Rex Ryan. After a few bad seasons. Currently the Bills sit at 7-8, under an .500 record and after being eliminated from playoff contention last week the Bills had had it with coach Rex Ryan. Now lots of changes will start happening in Buffalo being this off-season. The Bills will be looking for a new head coach to make things right on a decent Buffalo team that could make the playoffs with a little help. The first thing that needs to happen is that the Bills team assures QB Tyrod Taylor that he is their starter and will continue to be next season. Rumors have been spreading that Taylor will lose his job after the season due to a bad season but this is lame. Taylor has actually been having an amazing season that has been shadowed by bad coaching and a terrible record. Taylor has one of the worst receiving cores in the league and he has gone with it and made himself a top QB. So what if the Bills don't believe in him though. Lets say they cut him, Taylor will immediately be signed by a QB hungry team looking for their future QB. Taylor is a young, mobile QB who is also a great passer and leader and should continue to start for the Bills. The next thing the Bills need to do is find their new coach. When the season is over they will try to lure a coordinator to their head coaching role. I think this is a possible thing and it would be interesting too if the Bills try to get Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. This would be fun to see the Bills take their division rivals' coordinator who leads legendary Tom Brady. He would be a great coach that could really help Tyrod Taylor develop into an elite QB like I think he will be in a few years. Another thing the Bills need to do is draft a receiver for Taylor to have. Sammy Watkins is up and down and this off-season the Bills lost WR Chris Hogan which also hurt them. They will have a mid-first round pick where they can take the best receiver in college football, speedster Washington receiver John Ross. The Bills also have one of the best running backs in the league in LeSean McCoy and they need to keep doing what their doing with him because its good. The defense has been up and down this season but they have star young corners in Stephon Gillmore and Ronald Darby. Star defender Reggie Ragland will also be back from a season ending injury and so we'll see how he does in his second year even though he hasn't played yet. Also star first round pick Shaq Lawson hasn't played yet either with a season ending injury and it will be fun to see the new young defenders help the Bills budding defense. New coach, new receivers, keeping Tyrod Taylor the starter, and having their defenders back will help the Bills have a good future and maybe make the playoffs next season. I have learned some news as of now that Taylor is expected to be benched for E.J. Manuel this final week of the year. Hopefully Taylor gets his job back with a new coach this off-season.
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed. I will have a post up soon about who to start in your final week of fantasy football because some big names on playoff locked teams will be sitting on the bench so they don't get hurt in a meaningless game and you don't want to play them in what could be the most important week in fantasy football! Thanks for reading once again! :)
Monday, December 26, 2016
A Rising Star: Tyreek Hill
Hi, I know I should be posting about the week, but I have been really interested in the Chiefs rookie speedster receiver Tyreek Hill and today I thought I would post about him. Some other news that this happens to be my 200th post so yay! Here it is:
Tyreek Hill was drafted in the 5th round of the draft, no one thought he would be more than a backup. He had issues with domestic violence which hit his draft stock so he would go a lot lower than he would have. The Chiefs believed in the young speedster and it turned out to pay off. Hill has lead the Chiefs offense as a rookie and gave the Chiefs a prime playoff spot that will maybe end up a first round BYE, Hill has really helped the Chiefs. Lets take a look at Hill's stats thus far into the season. He currently has 6 receiving TD's and 56 receptions for 547 yards. He also is a big runner. He has 227 rushing yards with a good 3 TD's. He also has 1 kickoff return TD and 1 punt return TD. He has 11 total TD's this year as a 5th round rookie pick is really good. Hill really worked his way into the Chiefs roster. He started out randomly rotating in on plays and in week 1 he did just that and had 1 catch for 6 yards but a TD. He was familiar with the endzone from day 1. In week 3, Hill had 3 catches for 26 yards which was something. Hill didn't seem like anything special, but as the year goes on, Hill gets better and better. Week 4 he had 5 catches for 24 yards and a TD. He was back in the endzone! Over the next few weeks, Hill became known getting lots of yards and a few TD's but week 12 vs the Denver Broncos was something special. Hill scored a kickoff return TD, a rushing TD, and a receiving TD, leading the Chiefs to the important OT win. Hill gave the Chiefs a future WR1 who can make great plays. Week after week, Hill kept burning defenses. In week 14, 2 weeks after his huge game against the Broncos, Hill had yet another great game game. 6 receptions for 66 yards and a TD. I mean 50+ Yards and a TD is pretty good. Since the week 12 matchup Vs. Denver everyone knew Tyreek Hill was for real. Hill was playing at an all-star level and has been explosive since. If you thought that was all, you're wrong. The next week after their win against the Raiders, Hill exploded out of the backfield for a 68 yard TD to give the Chiefs an early lead over the Titans who they ended up losing to in the end. Last night, Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs took on the Broncos once again who Hill exposed with 3 TD's like I said earlier. Hill lit them up again but not as well as he did last time. He had 1 rush for a 70 yard TD and then 5 more carries for 25 more yards and gave the Chiefs a TD in their big win to eliminate last seasons super bowl champs from playoff contention. The Chiefs will take on the Chargers week 17 and with them playing against the one team that Browns beat, I think Hill will light them up in the Chiefs maybe easiest match-up of the year. With that game probably an easy win, the Raiders will probably lose a road game to the Broncos where backup QB Matt McGloin will have to fare against the best D in the league. If the Chiefs win and the Raiders lose the Chiefs will steal the first round BYE. I think Tyreek Hill will countinue to help the Chiefs win games by running past everyone and he will be a key memeber of a Chiefs teamt that could possibly take it all the way to the Super Bowl. Look out for Hill because he is a rookie of the year contender and will be a force in the near future.
Thanks for reading and make sure to watch a fun game in Dallas tonight where they host the playoff budding Lions.
Tyreek Hill was drafted in the 5th round of the draft, no one thought he would be more than a backup. He had issues with domestic violence which hit his draft stock so he would go a lot lower than he would have. The Chiefs believed in the young speedster and it turned out to pay off. Hill has lead the Chiefs offense as a rookie and gave the Chiefs a prime playoff spot that will maybe end up a first round BYE, Hill has really helped the Chiefs. Lets take a look at Hill's stats thus far into the season. He currently has 6 receiving TD's and 56 receptions for 547 yards. He also is a big runner. He has 227 rushing yards with a good 3 TD's. He also has 1 kickoff return TD and 1 punt return TD. He has 11 total TD's this year as a 5th round rookie pick is really good. Hill really worked his way into the Chiefs roster. He started out randomly rotating in on plays and in week 1 he did just that and had 1 catch for 6 yards but a TD. He was familiar with the endzone from day 1. In week 3, Hill had 3 catches for 26 yards which was something. Hill didn't seem like anything special, but as the year goes on, Hill gets better and better. Week 4 he had 5 catches for 24 yards and a TD. He was back in the endzone! Over the next few weeks, Hill became known getting lots of yards and a few TD's but week 12 vs the Denver Broncos was something special. Hill scored a kickoff return TD, a rushing TD, and a receiving TD, leading the Chiefs to the important OT win. Hill gave the Chiefs a future WR1 who can make great plays. Week after week, Hill kept burning defenses. In week 14, 2 weeks after his huge game against the Broncos, Hill had yet another great game game. 6 receptions for 66 yards and a TD. I mean 50+ Yards and a TD is pretty good. Since the week 12 matchup Vs. Denver everyone knew Tyreek Hill was for real. Hill was playing at an all-star level and has been explosive since. If you thought that was all, you're wrong. The next week after their win against the Raiders, Hill exploded out of the backfield for a 68 yard TD to give the Chiefs an early lead over the Titans who they ended up losing to in the end. Last night, Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs took on the Broncos once again who Hill exposed with 3 TD's like I said earlier. Hill lit them up again but not as well as he did last time. He had 1 rush for a 70 yard TD and then 5 more carries for 25 more yards and gave the Chiefs a TD in their big win to eliminate last seasons super bowl champs from playoff contention. The Chiefs will take on the Chargers week 17 and with them playing against the one team that Browns beat, I think Hill will light them up in the Chiefs maybe easiest match-up of the year. With that game probably an easy win, the Raiders will probably lose a road game to the Broncos where backup QB Matt McGloin will have to fare against the best D in the league. If the Chiefs win and the Raiders lose the Chiefs will steal the first round BYE. I think Tyreek Hill will countinue to help the Chiefs win games by running past everyone and he will be a key memeber of a Chiefs teamt that could possibly take it all the way to the Super Bowl. Look out for Hill because he is a rookie of the year contender and will be a force in the near future.
Thanks for reading and make sure to watch a fun game in Dallas tonight where they host the playoff budding Lions.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
The Best Player on Every NFL Team
Hi, today I am going to make a post about which is the best player on every NFL team for fun. Even if this player is currently injured they can still be named the best player on the team. Here it is:
Bills: LeSean McCoy, RB-McCoy is the best playmaker on a decent team and is a top 5 RB
Dolphins: Jay Ajayi, RB-On a pretty bad team, Ajayi keeps having 200 yard games to push the Fins to the post-season
Patriots: Tom Brady-Do I need to explain this one? He is the best player in NFL history.
Jets: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE- Wilkerson provides great pressure to QB's and is probably a top 3 DE in the league.
Ravens: Joe Flacco, QB-The Ravens are a good team, but they don't have any huge stars, so you've got to go with the decent QB that leads his team to the playoffs most seasons.
Bengals: A.J. Green, WR-A top 5 receiver that provides the Bengals with a great target, why else?
Browns: Joe Thomas, OT-All I have to say is that Joe Thomas is the best O-lineman in the league.
Steelers: Le'Veon Bell, RB-Bell has been an insane player this season, providing a great running back and he's even a pretty good receiver, he is no doubt the best Steeler
Texans: J.J. Watt, DE-The best defensive player in the league and a future hall of famer. Easy #1!
Colts: Andrew Luck, QB-The top 5 QB leads the Colts week after week to great wins and may be a hall of famer some day.
Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, CB -One of the only rookies on this list, Ramsey has already established himself as the best defensive player on the team and will be for years to come.
Titans: DeMarco Murray, RB-Murray has had a comeback season to lead the Titans' offense to a season just short of the playoffs.
Broncos: Von Miller, LB-Probably the 2nd best defensive player in the league behind J.J. Watt, with Watt hurt this season, the former super bowl MVP will likely win Defensive Player of the Year.
Chiefs: Eric Berry, S: Berry is the best defensive player on an amazing defense, he has had many amazing pick 6's this season, he is such a great defensive leader for this Chiefs team.
Raiders: Derek Carr, QB-He has lead his team to their first playoff berth in years and someday he will be the best QB in the league.
Chargers: Melvin Gordon, RB-Gordon has emerged as a top RB this season after his fluke rookie year. Gordon is a great runner who finds the end zone many times.
Cowboys: Travis Fredrick, C- The best center in the league along with his fellow O-lineman allows Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott to dominate.
Giants: Odell Beckham Jr., WR-Easily the best player on the Giants racks up so many yards and TD's so the Giants can finally make the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
Eagles: Fletcher Cox, DT-Maybe the best defensive tackle in the league, Cox leads the Eagles D
Redskins: Josh Norman, CB-No question the best player on the team, Norman may be the best corner in football, he was last year
Bears: Jordan Howard, RB-With such a garbage team, the breakout rookie RB is their best player
Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB-He is an MVP candidate this season leading the Lions to maybe their first playoffs in years
Packers: Aaron Rodgers, QB-No question the best QB in football what else do I need to say
Vikings: Adrian Peterson, RB-He's been out all year but he is one of the best RB's ever
Falcons: Julio Jones, WR-He is in the top 3 for best receivers in the league, maybe behind Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham
Panthers: Cam Newton, QB-Last years MVP is still one of the best QB's in the league and the best player on the Panthers
Saints: Drew Brees, QB-An MVP candidate this season and one of the best QB's ever.
Buccaneers: Mike Evans, WR-Having a breakout year taking DeAndre Hopkins top 5 spot
Cardinals: David Johnson, RB-The best RB this season has 20 TD's and is an insane athlete
Rams: Aaron Donald, DT: The un-questioned best DT in football giving the Rams a bright spot on their trash season
49ers: NaVorro Bowman, MLB-Probably the MLB in football, Bowman is the only good defender on a terrible D
Seahawks: Earl Thomas, S-You see how bad the Hawks are without Earl, he is the best defensive player in Hawks history!
Thanks for reading and some quick news that I will have more on later is the Steelers beat the Ravens, clinching the division!
Bills: LeSean McCoy, RB-McCoy is the best playmaker on a decent team and is a top 5 RB
Dolphins: Jay Ajayi, RB-On a pretty bad team, Ajayi keeps having 200 yard games to push the Fins to the post-season
Patriots: Tom Brady-Do I need to explain this one? He is the best player in NFL history.
Jets: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE- Wilkerson provides great pressure to QB's and is probably a top 3 DE in the league.
Ravens: Joe Flacco, QB-The Ravens are a good team, but they don't have any huge stars, so you've got to go with the decent QB that leads his team to the playoffs most seasons.
Bengals: A.J. Green, WR-A top 5 receiver that provides the Bengals with a great target, why else?
Browns: Joe Thomas, OT-All I have to say is that Joe Thomas is the best O-lineman in the league.
Steelers: Le'Veon Bell, RB-Bell has been an insane player this season, providing a great running back and he's even a pretty good receiver, he is no doubt the best Steeler
Texans: J.J. Watt, DE-The best defensive player in the league and a future hall of famer. Easy #1!
Colts: Andrew Luck, QB-The top 5 QB leads the Colts week after week to great wins and may be a hall of famer some day.
Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, CB -One of the only rookies on this list, Ramsey has already established himself as the best defensive player on the team and will be for years to come.
Titans: DeMarco Murray, RB-Murray has had a comeback season to lead the Titans' offense to a season just short of the playoffs.
Broncos: Von Miller, LB-Probably the 2nd best defensive player in the league behind J.J. Watt, with Watt hurt this season, the former super bowl MVP will likely win Defensive Player of the Year.
Chiefs: Eric Berry, S: Berry is the best defensive player on an amazing defense, he has had many amazing pick 6's this season, he is such a great defensive leader for this Chiefs team.
Raiders: Derek Carr, QB-He has lead his team to their first playoff berth in years and someday he will be the best QB in the league.
Chargers: Melvin Gordon, RB-Gordon has emerged as a top RB this season after his fluke rookie year. Gordon is a great runner who finds the end zone many times.
Cowboys: Travis Fredrick, C- The best center in the league along with his fellow O-lineman allows Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott to dominate.
Giants: Odell Beckham Jr., WR-Easily the best player on the Giants racks up so many yards and TD's so the Giants can finally make the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
Eagles: Fletcher Cox, DT-Maybe the best defensive tackle in the league, Cox leads the Eagles D
Redskins: Josh Norman, CB-No question the best player on the team, Norman may be the best corner in football, he was last year
Bears: Jordan Howard, RB-With such a garbage team, the breakout rookie RB is their best player
Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB-He is an MVP candidate this season leading the Lions to maybe their first playoffs in years
Packers: Aaron Rodgers, QB-No question the best QB in football what else do I need to say
Vikings: Adrian Peterson, RB-He's been out all year but he is one of the best RB's ever
Falcons: Julio Jones, WR-He is in the top 3 for best receivers in the league, maybe behind Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham
Panthers: Cam Newton, QB-Last years MVP is still one of the best QB's in the league and the best player on the Panthers
Saints: Drew Brees, QB-An MVP candidate this season and one of the best QB's ever.
Buccaneers: Mike Evans, WR-Having a breakout year taking DeAndre Hopkins top 5 spot
Cardinals: David Johnson, RB-The best RB this season has 20 TD's and is an insane athlete
Rams: Aaron Donald, DT: The un-questioned best DT in football giving the Rams a bright spot on their trash season
49ers: NaVorro Bowman, MLB-Probably the MLB in football, Bowman is the only good defender on a terrible D
Seahawks: Earl Thomas, S-You see how bad the Hawks are without Earl, he is the best defensive player in Hawks history!
Thanks for reading and some quick news that I will have more on later is the Steelers beat the Ravens, clinching the division!
Crazy Things go Down in Week 16!
Hi, there are still a handful of games left this week, but a lot of crazy stuff happened yesterday that will be super important going on. Here is everything that went down yesterday:
CLEVELAND BROWNS:
The Browns hopes keep being dashed, loss after loss the Browns were headed for an 0-16 season when a miracle happened. The BROWNS ACTUALLY WON! A game people thought the Chargers had in the bag was a complete upset. The Browns offense and defense played pretty well, lead by QB Robert Griffin III who was playing great before he went down with a concussion and was out the rest of the game. The Browns were up 20-17 with not much time remaining and the Chargers had a 4th down close enough to make a field goal. Kicker Josh Lambo kicked it, and it was blocked, leading the Browns to their first win of the season. The Browns were so excited to have just 1 win but it knocked them out of position for the first overall draft pick because the 49ers had a harder schedule breaking the tie, but then the 49ers actually won too for the first time since week 1 where they beat the Rams again. 1-14 and the Browns are satisfied!
OAKLAND RAIDERS and TENNESSEE TITANS:
The Raiders had a great win that kept their BYE alive in the AFC but they feel like they lost their whole season. With a big lead, QB Derek Carr dropped back on a 2nd and 20 play and was sacked by Trent Cole. It didn't seem like a big deal until Carr motioned for sideline assistance, Carr then lay on the ground screaming and it did not look good. Carr was carted off the field with a sad look on his face. Backup QB Matt McGloin finished off the game and after the game, Coach Jack Del Rio announced Carr would be out indefiently with a broken fibula. The Raiders may be in position for a BYE, but they will probably be out on their first match-up in the playoffs. Meanwhile in Tennessee, the Titans were dealt a surprise upset from the Jaguars that eliminated them from playoff contention. Another big loss for the Titans, was that QB Marcus Mariota also broke his fibula and will also be out for the season. 2 big QB losses lead to 2 bad playoff situations.
MIAMI DOLPHINS and SEATTLE SEAHAWKS:
2 field goals set up different playoff situations with these teams. The Dolphins were playing the Bills in a close game. The Bills scored with barely any time left to get a small lead and then the Dolphins went clutch and kicked a field goal to tie the game and put it into overtime. Overtime went on scoreless for a long time but finally the Dolphins kicked a field goal to win in overtime and almost guarantee a playoff spot for the Dolphins. The Seahawks had a home game vs. the terrible Arizona Cardinals. Everyone knew the Hawks had this one in the bag but the Cardinals started with a 14-0 lead where the Seahawks even had 2 goal line drives that both resulted with no TD's. Tyler Lockett broke his leg and is out for the season which is a big loss for the Seahawks. As the game went on, the Hawks stepped up and played very well and by the end of the game with barely any time left the Seahawks scored a TD to tie the game but Steven Hauskcha flashed back to his terrible game vs. the Cardinals earlier on and missed the extra point that could have won the game. Then with under a minute the Cards drove and other kicker who was bad earlier this year Chandler Catanzaro had a chance for the win with a huge field goal and MADE IT FOR THE UPSET WIN. This screwed the Seahawks in the playoff picture losing their BYE to the Falcons and moving to 4th seed. If the Seahawks next week which they most likely will vs. the 2 win 49ers and the Falcons some how lose a home game vs. the Saints, then they will get their BYE back, otherwise they will likely be stuck at 3rd seed and will likely play the Lions in Seattle in the first round if the games play out like they probably will. Seattle would then probably win vs. Detroit AT HOME! Then they would have to travel TO ATLANTA to face the tough Falcons that stole their spot and see if they can get their rightful spot back and prevail to the NFC championship.
Some other crazy things happened this week and I will explain more in an upcoming post but those were the craziest things.
CLEVELAND BROWNS:
The Browns hopes keep being dashed, loss after loss the Browns were headed for an 0-16 season when a miracle happened. The BROWNS ACTUALLY WON! A game people thought the Chargers had in the bag was a complete upset. The Browns offense and defense played pretty well, lead by QB Robert Griffin III who was playing great before he went down with a concussion and was out the rest of the game. The Browns were up 20-17 with not much time remaining and the Chargers had a 4th down close enough to make a field goal. Kicker Josh Lambo kicked it, and it was blocked, leading the Browns to their first win of the season. The Browns were so excited to have just 1 win but it knocked them out of position for the first overall draft pick because the 49ers had a harder schedule breaking the tie, but then the 49ers actually won too for the first time since week 1 where they beat the Rams again. 1-14 and the Browns are satisfied!
OAKLAND RAIDERS and TENNESSEE TITANS:
The Raiders had a great win that kept their BYE alive in the AFC but they feel like they lost their whole season. With a big lead, QB Derek Carr dropped back on a 2nd and 20 play and was sacked by Trent Cole. It didn't seem like a big deal until Carr motioned for sideline assistance, Carr then lay on the ground screaming and it did not look good. Carr was carted off the field with a sad look on his face. Backup QB Matt McGloin finished off the game and after the game, Coach Jack Del Rio announced Carr would be out indefiently with a broken fibula. The Raiders may be in position for a BYE, but they will probably be out on their first match-up in the playoffs. Meanwhile in Tennessee, the Titans were dealt a surprise upset from the Jaguars that eliminated them from playoff contention. Another big loss for the Titans, was that QB Marcus Mariota also broke his fibula and will also be out for the season. 2 big QB losses lead to 2 bad playoff situations.
MIAMI DOLPHINS and SEATTLE SEAHAWKS:
2 field goals set up different playoff situations with these teams. The Dolphins were playing the Bills in a close game. The Bills scored with barely any time left to get a small lead and then the Dolphins went clutch and kicked a field goal to tie the game and put it into overtime. Overtime went on scoreless for a long time but finally the Dolphins kicked a field goal to win in overtime and almost guarantee a playoff spot for the Dolphins. The Seahawks had a home game vs. the terrible Arizona Cardinals. Everyone knew the Hawks had this one in the bag but the Cardinals started with a 14-0 lead where the Seahawks even had 2 goal line drives that both resulted with no TD's. Tyler Lockett broke his leg and is out for the season which is a big loss for the Seahawks. As the game went on, the Hawks stepped up and played very well and by the end of the game with barely any time left the Seahawks scored a TD to tie the game but Steven Hauskcha flashed back to his terrible game vs. the Cardinals earlier on and missed the extra point that could have won the game. Then with under a minute the Cards drove and other kicker who was bad earlier this year Chandler Catanzaro had a chance for the win with a huge field goal and MADE IT FOR THE UPSET WIN. This screwed the Seahawks in the playoff picture losing their BYE to the Falcons and moving to 4th seed. If the Seahawks next week which they most likely will vs. the 2 win 49ers and the Falcons some how lose a home game vs. the Saints, then they will get their BYE back, otherwise they will likely be stuck at 3rd seed and will likely play the Lions in Seattle in the first round if the games play out like they probably will. Seattle would then probably win vs. Detroit AT HOME! Then they would have to travel TO ATLANTA to face the tough Falcons that stole their spot and see if they can get their rightful spot back and prevail to the NFC championship.
Some other crazy things happened this week and I will explain more in an upcoming post but those were the craziest things.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
2 Games to Look Foward to in the Last Weeks of the Season
Hi, today I'm posting about 2 match-ups to look foward to watching in the last 2 weeks of the NFL season before the playoffs begin. These 2 match-ups are playoff defining for the four teams that will be playing in these games. Both these games sadly aren't this week, they are next week. Here is some quick news that Eagles RB Ryan Matthews got injured last night and will be out for the last week of the season so that was last you saw of him until next season. Here it is:
Titans @ Texans:
This will be a great game. This game will be for the playoff spot no matter what happens this week. If they both win, both lose, or one wins and one loses this week it doesn't matter because this game will decide which one of the teams wins the division and makes the playoffs. I am sort of a Titans fan so I hope they can pull it off but it will be a very close even matched match-up. The fun part is that the Titans have a great offense and the Texans have a great defense so that will be a fun match-up and then the Texans offense and the Titans defense are both decent so we will see how that goes down. Also, after this weeks game vs the Bengals, will Tom Savage remain the starting QB or will the Texans go back to former starter Brock Osweiler. It will be fun to see. DeMarco Murray, Marcus Mariota, and Delanie Walker have been on fire on this offense lately while Derrick Henry has been breaking out some weeks and we will see if he shows up. Tom Savage looked like a pretty good QB and so I don't know if he will play badly and he is targeting star receiver DeAndre Hopkins more which is good for the Texans because Brock Osweiler didn't target him enough. Lamar Miller is always a great RB and should be the same this week and maybe have a TD or 2. It will also be fun to watch pro bowl LB Jadeveon Clowney again and see if he can sack Marcus Mariota alot and get through the Titans great O-line. This will be a fun showdown with the atmosphere of a playoff game and we will see which teams comes out on top for the division win and the playoff berth. I am picking the Titans to win this one even though it is in Houston.
Packers @ Lions:
This is another playoff important match-up for the division. If the Packers lose and the Lions win this week, the Lions will win the division no matter what so if they can some how beat the Cowboys and the Packers lose to Minnesota, this game won't matter, but that is unlikely. This game will be a very close one and even though I am a Seahawks fan and hate the Green Bay Packers, I think they have a real chance at claiming the division that has been the Lions' all season. Both defenses are medicore but lately the Packers D has been decent so they have the defensive edge but the Lions do have Ziggy Ansah on the defensive line and he dominates all the time. Both the offenses will be the things to watch. They both have starpowered offenses. Starting with the Packers, Aaron Rodgers looks like the best QB in the NFL, tossing touchdown after touchdown to star receiver Jordy Nelson and breakout Davante Adams along with the Packers pair of tight ends Jared Cook and Richard Rodgers. Then theres Ty Montgomery who last week ripped off an insane game scoring multiple TD's and lots of yards and sometimes he even plays receiver. Christine Michael the backup RB is very dangerous and had one big TD run last week when he was on the field similar to what he did when he was with the Seahawks. The Lions offense is almost as good. MVP candidate Matthew Stafford is an insane clutch player, the Lions have 8 4th quarter comebacks this season lead by Matthew Stafford which is an NFL record. Receivers Marvin Jones and Golden Tate are sometimes really good and sometimes really bad along with their weird running backs where they have random guys in as running backs like Dwayne Washington or Zach Zenner 2 running backs no one really knows about. Matthew Stafford literally trucks people when he runs to try and get extra yardage which is something I've never seen a QB do, especially a QB that doesn't really specialize in rushing. Stafford is one of the best QB's I've ever seen. This will be another straight up divsional battle and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Even though I really want the Lions to win because I don't like the Packers, I think that the Pack can pull off the upset in Detroit meaning that the Lions might even miss the playoffs after the season they've had. Sorry Lions fans but you will have to wait another year until the Lions make the playoffs.
Thanks for reading and I hope you watch these games because they will be really fun to watch.
Titans @ Texans:
This will be a great game. This game will be for the playoff spot no matter what happens this week. If they both win, both lose, or one wins and one loses this week it doesn't matter because this game will decide which one of the teams wins the division and makes the playoffs. I am sort of a Titans fan so I hope they can pull it off but it will be a very close even matched match-up. The fun part is that the Titans have a great offense and the Texans have a great defense so that will be a fun match-up and then the Texans offense and the Titans defense are both decent so we will see how that goes down. Also, after this weeks game vs the Bengals, will Tom Savage remain the starting QB or will the Texans go back to former starter Brock Osweiler. It will be fun to see. DeMarco Murray, Marcus Mariota, and Delanie Walker have been on fire on this offense lately while Derrick Henry has been breaking out some weeks and we will see if he shows up. Tom Savage looked like a pretty good QB and so I don't know if he will play badly and he is targeting star receiver DeAndre Hopkins more which is good for the Texans because Brock Osweiler didn't target him enough. Lamar Miller is always a great RB and should be the same this week and maybe have a TD or 2. It will also be fun to watch pro bowl LB Jadeveon Clowney again and see if he can sack Marcus Mariota alot and get through the Titans great O-line. This will be a fun showdown with the atmosphere of a playoff game and we will see which teams comes out on top for the division win and the playoff berth. I am picking the Titans to win this one even though it is in Houston.
Packers @ Lions:
This is another playoff important match-up for the division. If the Packers lose and the Lions win this week, the Lions will win the division no matter what so if they can some how beat the Cowboys and the Packers lose to Minnesota, this game won't matter, but that is unlikely. This game will be a very close one and even though I am a Seahawks fan and hate the Green Bay Packers, I think they have a real chance at claiming the division that has been the Lions' all season. Both defenses are medicore but lately the Packers D has been decent so they have the defensive edge but the Lions do have Ziggy Ansah on the defensive line and he dominates all the time. Both the offenses will be the things to watch. They both have starpowered offenses. Starting with the Packers, Aaron Rodgers looks like the best QB in the NFL, tossing touchdown after touchdown to star receiver Jordy Nelson and breakout Davante Adams along with the Packers pair of tight ends Jared Cook and Richard Rodgers. Then theres Ty Montgomery who last week ripped off an insane game scoring multiple TD's and lots of yards and sometimes he even plays receiver. Christine Michael the backup RB is very dangerous and had one big TD run last week when he was on the field similar to what he did when he was with the Seahawks. The Lions offense is almost as good. MVP candidate Matthew Stafford is an insane clutch player, the Lions have 8 4th quarter comebacks this season lead by Matthew Stafford which is an NFL record. Receivers Marvin Jones and Golden Tate are sometimes really good and sometimes really bad along with their weird running backs where they have random guys in as running backs like Dwayne Washington or Zach Zenner 2 running backs no one really knows about. Matthew Stafford literally trucks people when he runs to try and get extra yardage which is something I've never seen a QB do, especially a QB that doesn't really specialize in rushing. Stafford is one of the best QB's I've ever seen. This will be another straight up divsional battle and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Even though I really want the Lions to win because I don't like the Packers, I think that the Pack can pull off the upset in Detroit meaning that the Lions might even miss the playoffs after the season they've had. Sorry Lions fans but you will have to wait another year until the Lions make the playoffs.
Thanks for reading and I hope you watch these games because they will be really fun to watch.
Friday, December 23, 2016
Teams who will probably have New QB's next season
Hi, today I am going to talk about which teams I think are going to have new starting QB's next season. I will also then talk about QB's who may be open in free-agency or trade. Here is some quick news that last night on Thursday Night Football the Eagles upset the Giants with a 24-19 win that makes the Cowboys clinch the no. 1 seed in the NFC. Here it is:
Texans:
At the end of last season, when the Broncos won the Super Bowl and Peyton Manning retired, the Broncos weren't worried. They had backup QB Brock Osweiler who they had been preparing to be their QB of the future and sign him to a big deal this off-season but when free-agency rolled around, the Texans snatched Osweiler up to a huge 72 million dollar deal to leave the Broncos with pretty much no one. The Texans were ready for their QB of the future but Osweiler has been TERRIBLE. He has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns with only 14 TD's and 16 picks. He has only thrown 2700 yards this season and finally the Texans came to their senses last week and mid-game trailing by 2+ scores they put in backup QB Tom Savage who ended up taking the starting job for the next few weeks by leading the Texans to a comeback win with 200+ passing yards, no TD's but no picks. The Texans did just give Osweiler that huge deal, but he really won't do and if the Texans want to become a great team, they need a great QB to do it and they may wind up with a new one next season.
Browns:
The Browns always need a QB. For the last 20 years they have been terrible, not making the playoffs and winding up with a top pick, but this season is their worst by far, right now they are 0-14, they haven't won a single game!! Their QB situation makes this possible. Robert Griffin III (RGIII) was named starter week 1 and got injured then leading the Browns to use a few different QB's for the rest of the season. Veteran Josh McCown, rookies Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan, and at one point even former QB, WR Terrelle Pyror took snaps at QB. RGIII is finally back but he hasn't won the Browns a game yet in the 2 weeks he has been back, but he has certainly looked like the best QB on the team and will probably end out the season being a starter. The Browns will likely have the first pick in the draft and they could easily get the best QB coming out of college Mitch Trubisky and look for a bright future with him or they could sign someone and hope they are great.
Jets:
The Jets are a mess. Outbreak QB Ryan Fitzpatrick was a great QB last season, leading the Jets one game short of the playoffs with a 10-6 record but then he went out in free-agency and wanted a big deal from the Jets and it took all the way until the pre-season, but the Jets gave him a big, one year deal. Then Fitzpatrick played terribly. He has thrown only 10 TD's and 15 picks which is 5 more than TD's! Thats garbage. He had one game where he threw 6 interceptions!! What?? I know... The Jets eventually benched him for Geno Smith who in the same game got a season ending injury. Fitzpatrick came back and kept playing trash. Weeks later the Colts were blowing them out so Fitzpatrick got benched for second year QB Bryce Petty who played great, then vs. the Dolphins Petty got hurt so Fitz was back and played terrible and now the Jets are thinking about starting rookie Christian Hackenberg which would be trouble for them. The Jets will need a new QB this off-season and they could look for one in the draft with a high pick or a free agent.
Bears:
The Bears are done with Jay Cutler. At the start of the season, old Jay Cutler was the starter, then he went down with an injury. Backup QB Brian Hoyer who was the Texans QB last season started and played great, the Bears thought about keeping him the starter when he went down with a season ending injury. Cutler came back and played great football and was looking decent again when he went down with another injury, season ending this time. Matt Barkley the 3rd string came in and has been playing decently leading the Bears to close losses, especially their 3 point loss to the Packers. He is looking like a good QB but they want their QB of the future and they can get him with a high pick they will have in the draft.
Other teams who may need QB's next season: Rams, Bills, Patriots, Broncos, Cardinals, 49ers, more...
OPTIONS:
Patriots QB Jimmy Garapollo:
Garapollo was the starter for 2 games of the 4 game suspension Tom Brady had and he went 2-0 in those starts, playing great football before he went down with an injury that put him back after Brady came back. Still, Garapollo looked good enough to be a starter someday soon, especially that his deal runs out this season and if the Patriots are stupid and don't re-sign him right away, he will get snatched by a QB hungry team. He threw for 496 yards and 4 TD's in those 1 and a half games he played with NO INTERCEPTIONS! He had a great start and a team will want him this season where he could become instantly the starter unless the Patriots re-sign him so they have options when Tom Brady retires.
Cowboys QB Tony Romo:
This is the one everyone is excited about, Romo was a top QB and he still probably would be if he didn't get hurt a lot. Romo was set to be the starter this season in Dallas but then he got injured in the pre-season and it lead to the rising of rookie QB Dak Prescott who has played out of his mind leading the Cowboys to the no. 1 playoff seed as a rookie and he is an MVP candidate. Romo will be looking for a job this off-season and the Cowboys probably want to get rid of him and his huge cap hit. He will probably be a starter for his last few seasons somewhere else.
Redskins QB Kirk Cousins:
Cousins had a decent season last season but this season he has been playing amazingly and he has given the Redskins a chance in their amazing division. He is an amazing QB and if the Redskins don't have enough to give him the big-deal he wants he will be looking to go to another team and the Redskins will be left with nothing. Cousins is a great QB and any team would want the young QB who can throw perfect deep balls.
College QB Mitch Trubisky:
Trubisky has a great skillset in college and he will likely be the first QB out of college in the draft this off-season. He will probably be the first overall pick if it is a QB needy team like the Browns.
College QB DeShone Kizer:
Kizer is probably going to be the 2nd QB out of college and he did have a down-season this college season but he is a good enough QB to be a top 5 pick and a future franchise QB for an NFL team.
College QB DeShaun Watson:
Watson in my opinion is the best QB coming out of college but the scouts think Trubisky is. Watson is a good passer and a good runner and was the runner up Heisman.
Other good options: Bears QB Matt Barkley, Bears QB Brian Hoyer, more.
Thanks for reading!
Texans:
At the end of last season, when the Broncos won the Super Bowl and Peyton Manning retired, the Broncos weren't worried. They had backup QB Brock Osweiler who they had been preparing to be their QB of the future and sign him to a big deal this off-season but when free-agency rolled around, the Texans snatched Osweiler up to a huge 72 million dollar deal to leave the Broncos with pretty much no one. The Texans were ready for their QB of the future but Osweiler has been TERRIBLE. He has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns with only 14 TD's and 16 picks. He has only thrown 2700 yards this season and finally the Texans came to their senses last week and mid-game trailing by 2+ scores they put in backup QB Tom Savage who ended up taking the starting job for the next few weeks by leading the Texans to a comeback win with 200+ passing yards, no TD's but no picks. The Texans did just give Osweiler that huge deal, but he really won't do and if the Texans want to become a great team, they need a great QB to do it and they may wind up with a new one next season.
Browns:
The Browns always need a QB. For the last 20 years they have been terrible, not making the playoffs and winding up with a top pick, but this season is their worst by far, right now they are 0-14, they haven't won a single game!! Their QB situation makes this possible. Robert Griffin III (RGIII) was named starter week 1 and got injured then leading the Browns to use a few different QB's for the rest of the season. Veteran Josh McCown, rookies Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan, and at one point even former QB, WR Terrelle Pyror took snaps at QB. RGIII is finally back but he hasn't won the Browns a game yet in the 2 weeks he has been back, but he has certainly looked like the best QB on the team and will probably end out the season being a starter. The Browns will likely have the first pick in the draft and they could easily get the best QB coming out of college Mitch Trubisky and look for a bright future with him or they could sign someone and hope they are great.
Jets:
The Jets are a mess. Outbreak QB Ryan Fitzpatrick was a great QB last season, leading the Jets one game short of the playoffs with a 10-6 record but then he went out in free-agency and wanted a big deal from the Jets and it took all the way until the pre-season, but the Jets gave him a big, one year deal. Then Fitzpatrick played terribly. He has thrown only 10 TD's and 15 picks which is 5 more than TD's! Thats garbage. He had one game where he threw 6 interceptions!! What?? I know... The Jets eventually benched him for Geno Smith who in the same game got a season ending injury. Fitzpatrick came back and kept playing trash. Weeks later the Colts were blowing them out so Fitzpatrick got benched for second year QB Bryce Petty who played great, then vs. the Dolphins Petty got hurt so Fitz was back and played terrible and now the Jets are thinking about starting rookie Christian Hackenberg which would be trouble for them. The Jets will need a new QB this off-season and they could look for one in the draft with a high pick or a free agent.
Bears:
The Bears are done with Jay Cutler. At the start of the season, old Jay Cutler was the starter, then he went down with an injury. Backup QB Brian Hoyer who was the Texans QB last season started and played great, the Bears thought about keeping him the starter when he went down with a season ending injury. Cutler came back and played great football and was looking decent again when he went down with another injury, season ending this time. Matt Barkley the 3rd string came in and has been playing decently leading the Bears to close losses, especially their 3 point loss to the Packers. He is looking like a good QB but they want their QB of the future and they can get him with a high pick they will have in the draft.
Other teams who may need QB's next season: Rams, Bills, Patriots, Broncos, Cardinals, 49ers, more...
OPTIONS:
Patriots QB Jimmy Garapollo:
Garapollo was the starter for 2 games of the 4 game suspension Tom Brady had and he went 2-0 in those starts, playing great football before he went down with an injury that put him back after Brady came back. Still, Garapollo looked good enough to be a starter someday soon, especially that his deal runs out this season and if the Patriots are stupid and don't re-sign him right away, he will get snatched by a QB hungry team. He threw for 496 yards and 4 TD's in those 1 and a half games he played with NO INTERCEPTIONS! He had a great start and a team will want him this season where he could become instantly the starter unless the Patriots re-sign him so they have options when Tom Brady retires.
Cowboys QB Tony Romo:
This is the one everyone is excited about, Romo was a top QB and he still probably would be if he didn't get hurt a lot. Romo was set to be the starter this season in Dallas but then he got injured in the pre-season and it lead to the rising of rookie QB Dak Prescott who has played out of his mind leading the Cowboys to the no. 1 playoff seed as a rookie and he is an MVP candidate. Romo will be looking for a job this off-season and the Cowboys probably want to get rid of him and his huge cap hit. He will probably be a starter for his last few seasons somewhere else.
Redskins QB Kirk Cousins:
Cousins had a decent season last season but this season he has been playing amazingly and he has given the Redskins a chance in their amazing division. He is an amazing QB and if the Redskins don't have enough to give him the big-deal he wants he will be looking to go to another team and the Redskins will be left with nothing. Cousins is a great QB and any team would want the young QB who can throw perfect deep balls.
College QB Mitch Trubisky:
Trubisky has a great skillset in college and he will likely be the first QB out of college in the draft this off-season. He will probably be the first overall pick if it is a QB needy team like the Browns.
College QB DeShone Kizer:
Kizer is probably going to be the 2nd QB out of college and he did have a down-season this college season but he is a good enough QB to be a top 5 pick and a future franchise QB for an NFL team.
College QB DeShaun Watson:
Watson in my opinion is the best QB coming out of college but the scouts think Trubisky is. Watson is a good passer and a good runner and was the runner up Heisman.
Other good options: Bears QB Matt Barkley, Bears QB Brian Hoyer, more.
Thanks for reading!
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Who I think will end up in the Playoffs!
Hi, with the season winding down and 2 weeks left, the playoff picture is almost set, and looking at who I think will win and lose, this is what I think the playoffs will look like, I hope your favorite team makes it. Here it is:
NFC:
1st Seed Prediction: Dallas Cowboys, Predicted Record: 14-2:
The Cowboys will win out with a home game against the Lions which will be hard, but if they play like usual, they will win and then an easy game vs. the Eagles which won't be trouble for them to win out and take the number 1 seed in the NFC with their amazing offense and decent defense. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott will keep on rolling to keep this team going in the playoffs.
2nd Seed Prediction: Seattle Seahawks, Predicted Record: 11-4-1:
The Seahawks have been a force all season and I would be surprised if they lost to the Cardinals at home or the 1 win 49ers in San Fransisco. The Hawks should be locked up for a first round bye and already clinched a playoff spot and so if they win out, they will stay in their BYE spot. The offense is playing great but the D will have to recover from losing Earl Thomas and have to learn to get Steven Terrell involved the way Earl Thomas would.
3rd Seed Predicition: Atlanta Falcons, Predicted Record: 11-5:
The Falcons don't have a super tough schedule ending the year, playing the Panthers in Carolina could be trouble, but the Saints at home should be easy money for the surging Falcons. Their offense will need to be on top of its game because their D CANNOT do much to help and they need to work on their D next season if they ever want to win a Super Bowl.
4th Seed Prediction: Green Bay Packers, Predicted Record: 10-6:
I am predicted the Packers to win out and finally steal the division from the Lions which some people think won't happen, but I think it will. The Packers can probably win this week vs. Minnesota at home and if they don't, they're in trouble, if they do like they should though, they will have to pull off a bit of an upset in Detroit to take the division. I think they can do it though by the way Aaron Rodgers and the Packers D has been playing lately.
5th Seed Prediction: New York Giants, Predicted Record: 12-4:
The Giants offense has been great lately, but what is surprising to most people, is that what has been carrying them lately is their Super Bowl defense. Since earlier this season, players on the Giants have started calling their great D a super bowl defense. Janoris Jenkins, Landon Collins, and Olivier Vernon have lead this overpowered defensive attack while Odell Beckham is back to himself having great game after great game. The Giants are going to have a great playoff run I can tell and if they can pull off a few upsets, they could be the next Super Bowl champs.
6th Seed Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Bucs have been on a run lately and I think they will end up winning out and barely making the playoffs with the NFC 6th seed. I think the Bucs won't go far in the playoffs because their strength is being at home, and being 6th seed means you won't have 1 home game in the playoffs so it could be tough for the Bucs but they could pull off upsets like they've been doing all year. Their D has all of the sudden became one of the top defenses in the league and Jameis Winston is a pro QB now that knows what to do under pressure, you saw the Bucs almost beat the insane Cowboys last week, they can pull off upsets.
AFC:
1st Seed Prediction: New England Patriots, Predicted Record: 14-2:
The Patriots cannot be stopped. Take away Tom Brady's best target and he takes the next man up (Malcom Mitchell) and turns him into a great receiver. The Pats can easily win the Super Bowl yet again with their superstar offense and their decent D that has always done what they needed it to the last few seasons.
2nd Seed Prediction: Oakland Raiders, Predicted Record: 13-3:
The Raiders will win out. Their schedule is not super tough. Beating the Colts at home won't be hard and then the faltering Broncos in Denver won't be too tough. The Raiders have such a great young offense lead by MVP candidate Derek Carr and 2 great young receivers in Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. Running back Latavius Murray has proved to be a great young running back will totally help them in the playoffs because he racks up a lot of yards every game. Their defense has a lot of superstar players that can get it done. Defensive player of the year candidate Khalil Mack leads their D attack helped by their great young corners and safeties and LB Bruce Irvin. The Raiders may be a super bowl team.
3rd Seed Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers, Predicted Record: 11-5:
The Steelers didn't look great earlier this season, and they don't look perfect now, but they will easily win this division because the Ravens don't have enough to beat them out. Their overpowered offense has been lead by running back Le'Veon Bell who would have been an MVP candidate if he hadn't been suspended the first 3 games. Big Ben and Antonio Brown have been a great duo lately and LaDarius Green looks like a great target at tight end. The D is becoming top tier and I would be very surprised if the Steelers didn't make a deep playoff push.
4th Seed Prediction: Tennessee Titans, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Titans I think deserve a playoff season. They have been the best team in their division by far this season and if the garbage Texans end up winning the division, it would be a sad thing after the Titans amazing season. The Texans and Titans will both probably win pretty easy match-ups in week 16 but in week 17, the Titans come to Houston to play for the division and the winner with end up with this 4th seed. The Titans star offense lead by future top QB Marcus Mariota and maybe comeback player of the year DeMarco Murray. Delanie Walker is old, but he is still a top tight end and Rishard Matthews looks like a great target. The defense is enough to win games and the Titans could go deep in the playoffs if they make it which I am confident they will.
5th Seed Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs, Predicted Record: 12-4:
It seems funny that a team with such a big record, would be 5th or 6th seed. The Chiefs will make the playoffs for sure unless of course they lose out which would probably not happen. The Chiefs have an amazing offense lead by surprise breakout rookie triple threat Tyreek Hill who gets a touchdown almost everytime he touches the ball. Alex Smith is becoming a great franchise QB and Spencer Ware is a great replacement for Jamaal Charles. The defense is even better than the O. Marcus Peters is one of the best CB's in football in only his second year. Eric Berry is also a top safety and he is playing like it. Their D is insane and even though they won't be a division winner, they could easily beat any team in the wildcard round and then make a deep push to the Super Bowl like they did last season.
6th Seed Prediction: Miami Dolphins, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Dolphins are a great team, and I think they will finally make the playoffs and compete with the Patriots in their division, next season they might even be able to win the division if they have a strong start. The Dolphins can put together an upset and make it to the next round of the playoffs and maybe even duel with the Patriots down the playoff stretch. Ryan Tannehill is becoming a good QB and Matt Moore is a great re-placement, leading the 'Fins to a blowout game Vs. the Jets last week. Jay Ajayi is a GREAT running back, top 5 in my mind. Jarvis Landry and breakout tight end Dion Sims have been great targets and the Dolphins D has broken out starting with CB Byron Maxwell's breakout season. Ndamukong Suh is always a great defender and same with Mario Williams. The Dolphins have a great team and they can make a deep playoff push.
Thanks for reading!
NFC:
1st Seed Prediction: Dallas Cowboys, Predicted Record: 14-2:
The Cowboys will win out with a home game against the Lions which will be hard, but if they play like usual, they will win and then an easy game vs. the Eagles which won't be trouble for them to win out and take the number 1 seed in the NFC with their amazing offense and decent defense. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott will keep on rolling to keep this team going in the playoffs.
2nd Seed Prediction: Seattle Seahawks, Predicted Record: 11-4-1:
The Seahawks have been a force all season and I would be surprised if they lost to the Cardinals at home or the 1 win 49ers in San Fransisco. The Hawks should be locked up for a first round bye and already clinched a playoff spot and so if they win out, they will stay in their BYE spot. The offense is playing great but the D will have to recover from losing Earl Thomas and have to learn to get Steven Terrell involved the way Earl Thomas would.
3rd Seed Predicition: Atlanta Falcons, Predicted Record: 11-5:
The Falcons don't have a super tough schedule ending the year, playing the Panthers in Carolina could be trouble, but the Saints at home should be easy money for the surging Falcons. Their offense will need to be on top of its game because their D CANNOT do much to help and they need to work on their D next season if they ever want to win a Super Bowl.
4th Seed Prediction: Green Bay Packers, Predicted Record: 10-6:
I am predicted the Packers to win out and finally steal the division from the Lions which some people think won't happen, but I think it will. The Packers can probably win this week vs. Minnesota at home and if they don't, they're in trouble, if they do like they should though, they will have to pull off a bit of an upset in Detroit to take the division. I think they can do it though by the way Aaron Rodgers and the Packers D has been playing lately.
5th Seed Prediction: New York Giants, Predicted Record: 12-4:
The Giants offense has been great lately, but what is surprising to most people, is that what has been carrying them lately is their Super Bowl defense. Since earlier this season, players on the Giants have started calling their great D a super bowl defense. Janoris Jenkins, Landon Collins, and Olivier Vernon have lead this overpowered defensive attack while Odell Beckham is back to himself having great game after great game. The Giants are going to have a great playoff run I can tell and if they can pull off a few upsets, they could be the next Super Bowl champs.
6th Seed Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Bucs have been on a run lately and I think they will end up winning out and barely making the playoffs with the NFC 6th seed. I think the Bucs won't go far in the playoffs because their strength is being at home, and being 6th seed means you won't have 1 home game in the playoffs so it could be tough for the Bucs but they could pull off upsets like they've been doing all year. Their D has all of the sudden became one of the top defenses in the league and Jameis Winston is a pro QB now that knows what to do under pressure, you saw the Bucs almost beat the insane Cowboys last week, they can pull off upsets.
AFC:
1st Seed Prediction: New England Patriots, Predicted Record: 14-2:
The Patriots cannot be stopped. Take away Tom Brady's best target and he takes the next man up (Malcom Mitchell) and turns him into a great receiver. The Pats can easily win the Super Bowl yet again with their superstar offense and their decent D that has always done what they needed it to the last few seasons.
2nd Seed Prediction: Oakland Raiders, Predicted Record: 13-3:
The Raiders will win out. Their schedule is not super tough. Beating the Colts at home won't be hard and then the faltering Broncos in Denver won't be too tough. The Raiders have such a great young offense lead by MVP candidate Derek Carr and 2 great young receivers in Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. Running back Latavius Murray has proved to be a great young running back will totally help them in the playoffs because he racks up a lot of yards every game. Their defense has a lot of superstar players that can get it done. Defensive player of the year candidate Khalil Mack leads their D attack helped by their great young corners and safeties and LB Bruce Irvin. The Raiders may be a super bowl team.
3rd Seed Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers, Predicted Record: 11-5:
The Steelers didn't look great earlier this season, and they don't look perfect now, but they will easily win this division because the Ravens don't have enough to beat them out. Their overpowered offense has been lead by running back Le'Veon Bell who would have been an MVP candidate if he hadn't been suspended the first 3 games. Big Ben and Antonio Brown have been a great duo lately and LaDarius Green looks like a great target at tight end. The D is becoming top tier and I would be very surprised if the Steelers didn't make a deep playoff push.
4th Seed Prediction: Tennessee Titans, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Titans I think deserve a playoff season. They have been the best team in their division by far this season and if the garbage Texans end up winning the division, it would be a sad thing after the Titans amazing season. The Texans and Titans will both probably win pretty easy match-ups in week 16 but in week 17, the Titans come to Houston to play for the division and the winner with end up with this 4th seed. The Titans star offense lead by future top QB Marcus Mariota and maybe comeback player of the year DeMarco Murray. Delanie Walker is old, but he is still a top tight end and Rishard Matthews looks like a great target. The defense is enough to win games and the Titans could go deep in the playoffs if they make it which I am confident they will.
5th Seed Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs, Predicted Record: 12-4:
It seems funny that a team with such a big record, would be 5th or 6th seed. The Chiefs will make the playoffs for sure unless of course they lose out which would probably not happen. The Chiefs have an amazing offense lead by surprise breakout rookie triple threat Tyreek Hill who gets a touchdown almost everytime he touches the ball. Alex Smith is becoming a great franchise QB and Spencer Ware is a great replacement for Jamaal Charles. The defense is even better than the O. Marcus Peters is one of the best CB's in football in only his second year. Eric Berry is also a top safety and he is playing like it. Their D is insane and even though they won't be a division winner, they could easily beat any team in the wildcard round and then make a deep push to the Super Bowl like they did last season.
6th Seed Prediction: Miami Dolphins, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Dolphins are a great team, and I think they will finally make the playoffs and compete with the Patriots in their division, next season they might even be able to win the division if they have a strong start. The Dolphins can put together an upset and make it to the next round of the playoffs and maybe even duel with the Patriots down the playoff stretch. Ryan Tannehill is becoming a good QB and Matt Moore is a great re-placement, leading the 'Fins to a blowout game Vs. the Jets last week. Jay Ajayi is a GREAT running back, top 5 in my mind. Jarvis Landry and breakout tight end Dion Sims have been great targets and the Dolphins D has broken out starting with CB Byron Maxwell's breakout season. Ndamukong Suh is always a great defender and same with Mario Williams. The Dolphins have a great team and they can make a deep playoff push.
Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Top MVP Candidates
Hi, with the season almost over and the playoffs about to begin, I will be writing a MVP race post so you can see where were at in my opinion in the MVP race. Mid-way through the season I made a MVP post and so next to the names of the players on the list I will say how many spots they moved up or down and it will say N/A if they weren't on the list earlier this year. Here it is:
Top Bet:
1. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: +9
Brady has been a great QB this year, and could win his 3rd MVP. After his 4 game suspension was up, Brady stepped in and has won every game since except for one where he still played very well. Everyone thinks Brady will win it again this year, and its looking good. He has thrown 22 TD's and only 2 interceptions. Thats pretty good and he has lead the Patriots TO ANOTHER PLAYOFF!
Top 3:
2. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys: +5
Zeke is having a historic season. As a rookie, he leads the league in rushing over some of the leagues top running backs and he's still a rookie. Zeke will be a force for years to come behind the best O-line in football. Since Brady is a QB thats having a great season, it pretty much trumps a running back with a great season, but if I could choose who won MVP, Zeke would be my pick. He will be in the top 3 for MVP votes and hopefully pull off the win after his insane rookie season. He has 1551 yards and there are still 2 weeks left, he could have 2 huge rushing games and possibly break 2000 along with a crazy amount of TD's with 13. Zeke is having quite a rookie season.
3. Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons: -2
After a few decent seasons, Ryan has really stepped up this year to lead the Falcons to the playoffs and give him self an MVP candidate season. He has thrown 32 TD's to only 7 interceptions, thats a great ratio. Sure he has 5 more interceptions than Brady, but he has 10 more TD's plus the suspension gave Brady 4 less games to throw picks. The Falcons have finally won out the division over the Panthers because of Ryan's rising. He will be a top bet to win MVP.
ELITE PERFORMERS:
4. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys: +5
After a surprising turn of events where Tony Romo went down in the pre-season, Dak Prescott got the starting job and since, has lead the Cowboys to a 12-2 record and took the starting job when Romo was healthy. The Cowboys rookies have been insane this season and Dak will maybe someday be the best QB in the league when QB's like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers aren't around anymore. Dak has thrown 3,400 yards with 20 TD's and only 4 interceptions. He has also ran for 6 TD's which is pretty great too. This is great for a rookie and the way he has been playing has been so awesome and he is another top bet in peoples minds for MVP.
5. Derek Carr, QB, Raiders: N/A
Carr has always been a pretty good young QB, but who knew that this would be the year he became an elite QB? Carr has lead the Raiders to their first playoff berth in many years and the Raiders may finally win their division. Carr has been a great QB to Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper, 2 of the leagues best receivers who are hungry for receptions. Carr has thrown 3700 yards for 25 TD's and only 6 interceptions. A lot of people want to see Carr win MVP and its very possible.
6. Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions: -4
The Lions finally may take down the Packers for the division title for the first time in years. Its always the Packers or the Vikings who win it, but this year it looks like the Lions will win the division with a 1 game lead on the Packers. Stafford has been great all season and he is becoming an elite QB finally like everyone thought he would be some day. He has thrown for 3700 yards and 22 TD's with only 8 interceptions. Stafford has also been a great mobile QB, trucking players for TD's which you normally don't see QB's do. This list is owned with great QB's and Stafford is finally better than QB's like Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson this year.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
7. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers: N/A
After the Packers had a bad start to the season, Aaron Rodgers really turned it around and started leading his team to what may be a playoff berth. Rodgers turned Jordy Nelson back into his old star form and Davante Adams is becoming a top receiver because of Rodgers. His 32 TD's and only 7 interceptions is a really great number and if he is phenominal through the last weeks and wins out, he could seriously have a chance at MVP.
8. DeMarco Murray, RB, Titans: -4
Murray has been super good throughout the year and deserves some recognition for the comeback season he is having. The Titans still could possibly make the playoffs and Murray could put the team on his back and maybe do it if the Titans win out, they will make the playoffs. Murray has racked up 1224 yards and 9 touchdowns which is pretty good. Murray could win MVP if he somehow beats out these other insane candidates but you have to put a guy this good on the list.
9. Von Miller, LB, Broncos: -9
The only defensive player on this list, Von Miller has had a great follow-up season to his Super Bowl MVP winning season last year. Miller is almost a lock for Defensive Player of the Year with 13.5 sacks, 65 tackles, and 2 forced fumbles. This is a great season for any defensive player and a great star like Miller could have an MVP in him maybe because he is one of the only defensive players with a chance this year and that alone maybe could win it for him?
10. Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans: N/A
Mariota's amazing season started week 5 but was shadowed by the return of Tom Brady. Since then, Mariota has been a top QB leading the Titans to many wins and they could still easily make the playoffs. They have beaten a lot of great teams like the Chiefs, Packers, Broncos, and more. Mariota has tossed 25 TD's, only 9 picks, and 3300 yards. Mariota could win it in future years, but unless he leads the Titans to the Super Bowl, its not pretty much possible but he is such a great player, he has to be on the list.
Thanks for reading and comment who you think will win MVP.
Top Bet:
1. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: +9
Brady has been a great QB this year, and could win his 3rd MVP. After his 4 game suspension was up, Brady stepped in and has won every game since except for one where he still played very well. Everyone thinks Brady will win it again this year, and its looking good. He has thrown 22 TD's and only 2 interceptions. Thats pretty good and he has lead the Patriots TO ANOTHER PLAYOFF!
Top 3:
2. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys: +5
Zeke is having a historic season. As a rookie, he leads the league in rushing over some of the leagues top running backs and he's still a rookie. Zeke will be a force for years to come behind the best O-line in football. Since Brady is a QB thats having a great season, it pretty much trumps a running back with a great season, but if I could choose who won MVP, Zeke would be my pick. He will be in the top 3 for MVP votes and hopefully pull off the win after his insane rookie season. He has 1551 yards and there are still 2 weeks left, he could have 2 huge rushing games and possibly break 2000 along with a crazy amount of TD's with 13. Zeke is having quite a rookie season.
3. Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons: -2
After a few decent seasons, Ryan has really stepped up this year to lead the Falcons to the playoffs and give him self an MVP candidate season. He has thrown 32 TD's to only 7 interceptions, thats a great ratio. Sure he has 5 more interceptions than Brady, but he has 10 more TD's plus the suspension gave Brady 4 less games to throw picks. The Falcons have finally won out the division over the Panthers because of Ryan's rising. He will be a top bet to win MVP.
ELITE PERFORMERS:
4. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys: +5
After a surprising turn of events where Tony Romo went down in the pre-season, Dak Prescott got the starting job and since, has lead the Cowboys to a 12-2 record and took the starting job when Romo was healthy. The Cowboys rookies have been insane this season and Dak will maybe someday be the best QB in the league when QB's like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers aren't around anymore. Dak has thrown 3,400 yards with 20 TD's and only 4 interceptions. He has also ran for 6 TD's which is pretty great too. This is great for a rookie and the way he has been playing has been so awesome and he is another top bet in peoples minds for MVP.
5. Derek Carr, QB, Raiders: N/A
Carr has always been a pretty good young QB, but who knew that this would be the year he became an elite QB? Carr has lead the Raiders to their first playoff berth in many years and the Raiders may finally win their division. Carr has been a great QB to Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper, 2 of the leagues best receivers who are hungry for receptions. Carr has thrown 3700 yards for 25 TD's and only 6 interceptions. A lot of people want to see Carr win MVP and its very possible.
6. Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions: -4
The Lions finally may take down the Packers for the division title for the first time in years. Its always the Packers or the Vikings who win it, but this year it looks like the Lions will win the division with a 1 game lead on the Packers. Stafford has been great all season and he is becoming an elite QB finally like everyone thought he would be some day. He has thrown for 3700 yards and 22 TD's with only 8 interceptions. Stafford has also been a great mobile QB, trucking players for TD's which you normally don't see QB's do. This list is owned with great QB's and Stafford is finally better than QB's like Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson this year.
OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:
7. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers: N/A
After the Packers had a bad start to the season, Aaron Rodgers really turned it around and started leading his team to what may be a playoff berth. Rodgers turned Jordy Nelson back into his old star form and Davante Adams is becoming a top receiver because of Rodgers. His 32 TD's and only 7 interceptions is a really great number and if he is phenominal through the last weeks and wins out, he could seriously have a chance at MVP.
8. DeMarco Murray, RB, Titans: -4
Murray has been super good throughout the year and deserves some recognition for the comeback season he is having. The Titans still could possibly make the playoffs and Murray could put the team on his back and maybe do it if the Titans win out, they will make the playoffs. Murray has racked up 1224 yards and 9 touchdowns which is pretty good. Murray could win MVP if he somehow beats out these other insane candidates but you have to put a guy this good on the list.
9. Von Miller, LB, Broncos: -9
The only defensive player on this list, Von Miller has had a great follow-up season to his Super Bowl MVP winning season last year. Miller is almost a lock for Defensive Player of the Year with 13.5 sacks, 65 tackles, and 2 forced fumbles. This is a great season for any defensive player and a great star like Miller could have an MVP in him maybe because he is one of the only defensive players with a chance this year and that alone maybe could win it for him?
10. Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans: N/A
Mariota's amazing season started week 5 but was shadowed by the return of Tom Brady. Since then, Mariota has been a top QB leading the Titans to many wins and they could still easily make the playoffs. They have beaten a lot of great teams like the Chiefs, Packers, Broncos, and more. Mariota has tossed 25 TD's, only 9 picks, and 3300 yards. Mariota could win it in future years, but unless he leads the Titans to the Super Bowl, its not pretty much possible but he is such a great player, he has to be on the list.
Thanks for reading and comment who you think will win MVP.
Pro Bowl Players Announced!!! my thoughts...
Hi, I'm super sorry I havent posted in awhile but I'm gonna try to start posting more in the next bit of the season. I've missed a lot and I hope you have watched a lot of football, but today, the pro bowl teams were announced and I am going to be writing about players I think should have made it, and players that were good picks into the pro bowl. If you want to see the pro bowl teams, check it out @: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000760503/article/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters
Here it is:
DESERVED TO MAKE IT AND MADE IT:
DeMarco Murray, RB, Titans:
After a Offensive Player of the Year winning year with the Cowboys in 2014, Murray had a huge slump year last year with the Eagles before coming to the Titans this season and playing out of his mind. Murray has been one of the best players this season and it would have been just stupid if he didn't make the pro bowl.
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons:
Ryan has always been a decent QB, but this year he has been insane. Ryan is a top MVP candidate and has lead the Falcons to a playoff team. Ryan has been playing like an elite QB and it would have been a sad surprise if he didn't end up making the pro bowl.
Other good picks: Travis Fredrick C Cowboys, Lorenzo Alexander LB Bills, Tyreek Hill returner Chiefs
THE ROOKIES:
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott, and Chiefs WR/Returner Tyreek Hill were the only rookies to make the pro bowl, did they deserve it over some of the leagues best veterans?
For sure, these are 3 of the best rookies this season and they deserved it. Zeke Elliott is leading the league in rushing and has a LOT OF rushing TD's, Dak Prescott has been a crazy surprise and has quarterbacked the Cowboys to the top NFC team, and Tyreek Hill has lead the Chiefs offense and return team to a playoff team. Hill has blazing speed and has scored a bunch of TD's and set some records while he was at it.
SHOULD HAVE MADE IT, BUT DIDN'T:
Terelle Pryor WR, Browns: After a few seasons with different teams as a backup QB, this off-season, Pryor apparently became "obsessed" with catching footballs and decided he wanted to convert positions to play receiver. After a amazing pre-season, Pryor became the no. 1 receiver in Cleveland, playing great even with terrible QB's. Pryor should have made the Pro Bowl because he lead the worst team in the league and gives them a little hope. If the Browns had good QB's, imagine how much even BETTER Pryor could be. WHO HE COULD HAVE REPLACED: Amari Cooper, Raiders
Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans:
As a rookie last season, having lead his team to being the worst team in the league ending up with the first pick in the draft and in one season change his team to a playoff contender is really hard to do, and he did it. He has had an insane year with lots of TD's and not many interceptions and giving the Titans a great year for one of the first times in a long time and they could easily still make the playoffs barely losing a first place division tie with the Houston Texans. WHO HE COULD HAVE REPLACED: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
Kam Chancellor, Seahawks:
Chancellor in my mind, was a lock to make the pro bowl. On the Seahawks D, Kam makes play after play after play for them which sometimes even wins them insanely close games like when they upset the white hot Patriots in New England which everyone thought was impossible. Chancellor is a great safety and is one of the biggest playmakers in the league. WHO HE COULD HAVE REPLACED: Landon Collins, Giants
Other Snubs: Jimmy Graham TE Seahawks, LeGarrette Blount RB Patriots
SHOULDN'T HAVE MADE IT:
Ben Roethlisberger, QB Steelers:
Sure he had a decent season, but there are some much better AFC QB's who deserved to make it. Marcus Mariota with his insane turn around year, Andrew Luck with yet another GREAT season, even maybe Andy Dalton who is having an under the radar great season. Ben has put up decent stats but the Steelers haven't been looking their best in the passing game this season and Ben is just a fan favorite so he made it.
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals:
I know since everyone thinks that this will be Larry's last season they are trying to get him in the Pro Bowl, even if it is his last season, don't put Fitz in the pro bowl. Fitz has had a pretty bad season, especially compared to the great one he had last year with MVP candidate Carson Palmer playing great, now their age is catching up on both of the star Cardinals and so they shouldn't have made it. The fans didn't put Carson Palmer in which was a relief, but still when there are receivers like Dez Bryant who didn't make it because of some old receiver that has had a pretty bad year, its kinda annoying.
Devonta Freeman, RB, Falcons:
I was surprised when I saw Freeman's name on the Pro Bowl list. Freeman didn't really deserve the pro bowl this season after seeing how well some of the other NFC RB's have been playing. Freeman had a monster season last year making me think he was the best RB in the league but after a somewhat disappointing year this year, I don't think he should be playing in Hawaii this year.
Other bad picks: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S Packers, Amari Cooper WR Raiders
Thanks for reading and I will try hard to start posting a lot again! :)
Here it is:
DESERVED TO MAKE IT AND MADE IT:
DeMarco Murray, RB, Titans:
After a Offensive Player of the Year winning year with the Cowboys in 2014, Murray had a huge slump year last year with the Eagles before coming to the Titans this season and playing out of his mind. Murray has been one of the best players this season and it would have been just stupid if he didn't make the pro bowl.
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons:
Ryan has always been a decent QB, but this year he has been insane. Ryan is a top MVP candidate and has lead the Falcons to a playoff team. Ryan has been playing like an elite QB and it would have been a sad surprise if he didn't end up making the pro bowl.
Other good picks: Travis Fredrick C Cowboys, Lorenzo Alexander LB Bills, Tyreek Hill returner Chiefs
THE ROOKIES:
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott, and Chiefs WR/Returner Tyreek Hill were the only rookies to make the pro bowl, did they deserve it over some of the leagues best veterans?
For sure, these are 3 of the best rookies this season and they deserved it. Zeke Elliott is leading the league in rushing and has a LOT OF rushing TD's, Dak Prescott has been a crazy surprise and has quarterbacked the Cowboys to the top NFC team, and Tyreek Hill has lead the Chiefs offense and return team to a playoff team. Hill has blazing speed and has scored a bunch of TD's and set some records while he was at it.
SHOULD HAVE MADE IT, BUT DIDN'T:
Terelle Pryor WR, Browns: After a few seasons with different teams as a backup QB, this off-season, Pryor apparently became "obsessed" with catching footballs and decided he wanted to convert positions to play receiver. After a amazing pre-season, Pryor became the no. 1 receiver in Cleveland, playing great even with terrible QB's. Pryor should have made the Pro Bowl because he lead the worst team in the league and gives them a little hope. If the Browns had good QB's, imagine how much even BETTER Pryor could be. WHO HE COULD HAVE REPLACED: Amari Cooper, Raiders
Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans:
As a rookie last season, having lead his team to being the worst team in the league ending up with the first pick in the draft and in one season change his team to a playoff contender is really hard to do, and he did it. He has had an insane year with lots of TD's and not many interceptions and giving the Titans a great year for one of the first times in a long time and they could easily still make the playoffs barely losing a first place division tie with the Houston Texans. WHO HE COULD HAVE REPLACED: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
Kam Chancellor, Seahawks:
Chancellor in my mind, was a lock to make the pro bowl. On the Seahawks D, Kam makes play after play after play for them which sometimes even wins them insanely close games like when they upset the white hot Patriots in New England which everyone thought was impossible. Chancellor is a great safety and is one of the biggest playmakers in the league. WHO HE COULD HAVE REPLACED: Landon Collins, Giants
Other Snubs: Jimmy Graham TE Seahawks, LeGarrette Blount RB Patriots
SHOULDN'T HAVE MADE IT:
Ben Roethlisberger, QB Steelers:
Sure he had a decent season, but there are some much better AFC QB's who deserved to make it. Marcus Mariota with his insane turn around year, Andrew Luck with yet another GREAT season, even maybe Andy Dalton who is having an under the radar great season. Ben has put up decent stats but the Steelers haven't been looking their best in the passing game this season and Ben is just a fan favorite so he made it.
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals:
I know since everyone thinks that this will be Larry's last season they are trying to get him in the Pro Bowl, even if it is his last season, don't put Fitz in the pro bowl. Fitz has had a pretty bad season, especially compared to the great one he had last year with MVP candidate Carson Palmer playing great, now their age is catching up on both of the star Cardinals and so they shouldn't have made it. The fans didn't put Carson Palmer in which was a relief, but still when there are receivers like Dez Bryant who didn't make it because of some old receiver that has had a pretty bad year, its kinda annoying.
Devonta Freeman, RB, Falcons:
I was surprised when I saw Freeman's name on the Pro Bowl list. Freeman didn't really deserve the pro bowl this season after seeing how well some of the other NFC RB's have been playing. Freeman had a monster season last year making me think he was the best RB in the league but after a somewhat disappointing year this year, I don't think he should be playing in Hawaii this year.
Other bad picks: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S Packers, Amari Cooper WR Raiders
Thanks for reading and I will try hard to start posting a lot again! :)
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