Showing posts with label Falcons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Falcons. Show all posts

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!

Monday, October 10, 2016

Winners of the Week, Week 5 Edition

Hi, with my wrap-up post coming soon, I am making the winners of the week post. Sorry that I haven't posted fantasy starts and sits for awhile but I will make sure to post them this week. Im not giving any news alerts because that will come in my wrap-up post. Here are the winners of the week.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: Wooh! Brady is back. The best QB in NFL history was fresh off his suspension and didn't show any rust at all. Brady completed 28 passes for 406 yards and 3 TD's. What a week. 400 yards is a lot and 3 TD's is great too. His receivers were super reliable and his throws were on the money. Brady is back and he started off his season by winning player of the week, we should be scared for the rest of the season.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: Atlanta Falcons (4-1):
For the 2nd straight week, the Falcons have won team of the week. This week wasn't as impressive as their historic week last week, but its up there. People thought the Falcons would snap under the pressure of playing the undefeated reigning super bowl champs with a top defense and a decent offense. NOPE! The Falcons ended their winning streak with a bang. Matt Ryan was good even with the pressure of the top secondary in the league and held Von Miller off of a huge game. Devonta Freeman/Tevin Coleman duo went off again. The defense looked really good for the first time of the season. Beating the Broncos was a huge milestone but they will again be put to the test going up against the rested Seahawks in Seattle, can Matt Ryan's gang take team of the week again next week. We'll see.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Marcus Mariota, QB, Titans: 20 completions for 163 yards and 3 TD's, 30 fantasy points
Martellus Bennett, TE, Patriots: 3 TD catches and 60+ yards, 24 fantasy points
David Johnson, RB, Cardinals: Rushed for 157 yards and 2 TD's to give Cards key win, 29 fp
Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys: Rushed for 134 yards and 2 TD's, 28 fp
Jaquizz Rodgers, RB, Buccaneers: Rushed for 100+ yards against the Panthers good D with a tiny height of 5'6

TEAM OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Minnesota Vikings (5-0): Stayed the only undefeated team with a big win over the Texans
New England Patriots (4-1): Had a blowout game vs. Browns with Brady back
Oakland Raiders (4-1): Went for it on a big 4th down to win the key game to top the division
Dallas Cowboys (4-1): Won a key game to stay on top of the division with their rookies shining

Thanks for reading and I hope your team was featured on todays team of the week post. Will the Falcons win Team of the week for the 3rd week straight next week? Will Tom Brady have another epic game? Find out next week on Winners of the Week :)

Monday, October 3, 2016

Winners of the Week, Week 4 Edition

Hi, sorry that I forgot to post a lot this week. I will try hard to have more posts up next week. My week wrap-up will be probably tomorrow because a lot of crazy things went down, but its time to see who is my player and team of the week! Comment who you think should have won. Diving right in:

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons: 28 for 37 for 503 yards and 4 TD's!!! Thats INSANE! 500 yards in one game!!!!! WHAT?! Matt Ryan is the no. 1 player in fantasy scoring through the first 4 weeks of fantasy football. He had an insane game this week with again 500 yards!! He's going to throw for a LOT of yards if he gained 500 in just 1 game. He's already thrown for 1400 yards in these first 4 games which is insane! Julio Jones really helped him this week catching 300 of those 500 yards. Ryan had an insane week and beat out the Panthers who are always favored to win games like this. Is Matt Ryan going to be this years league MVP? If things keep going this way. If the season ended tonight Ryan would be the MVP! Is Matt Ryan now an Elite QB? He is the player of the week and I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up in this spot again over the rest of the season.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: Atlanta Falcons: Not just Matt Ryan had a good game, the whole Falcons team dominated the heavily favored Panthers to move to 3-1, the rest of their division is stuck at 1-3 so if the Falcons can win a few more games, they will seperate themselves from the other teams in the division and win it by a lot of games. Julio Jones had a great game catching 300 yards and a TD helping the Falcons win 48-33. The D held the Panthers awesome offense and even injured Cam Newton. Devonta Freeman had a pretty good running game and Tevin Coleman didn't look great like he did vs. the Saints last week. The Falcons are 3-1 and in the playoff race already. They have won MY team of the week award.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Honorable Mentions:
Jimmy Graham, TE, Seahawks: 6 receptions for 113 yards and some nice highlight catches,
Julio Jones, WR, Falcons: 300 yards and 1 TD
Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks: Had a great bounce back game throwing for 3 TDs and 300 yards

TEAM OF THE WEEK Honorable Mentions:
Buffalo Bills (2-2): Shutout the undefeated Patriots at the Patriots home stadium
Seattle Seahawks (3-1): Had a great win vs. Jets with an injury bounce back game for QB Russell Wilson and 3 interceptions on defense
L.A. Rams (3-1): Beat the Cardinals in an important game to hold on to the division lead

Last Week's Winners: Team: Eagles, Player: Marvin Jones, WR, Lions

Thanks for reading and my week 4 wrap-up should be out tomorrow!