2012 NFL Gameday Discussion

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

The NFC North will be fun to watch all year, should be a nice battle between the three teams. I think the Lions have a legit chance of winning the division. I'm not going to get too far ahead of myself here, what they show against the 49ers will tell a lot. If they win that game, which I believe they will, that will say/show a lot. That's the thing - The Packers generally have a really good offense but they've looked mediocre at best so far and the Packers defense struggled against the 49ers, which was where they got killed a year ago. As far as the Bears, I think the offensive line is going to hold them back and the defense is solid. Lions have a great offense, kind of sputtered last week against the Rams but came alive when it mattered most. The Lions have a good defensive line and linebackers, the only real question is the secondary. This is what will make the NFC North real interesting! I think the Lions match-up very well against the Packers.

 

[Elite]

Still confident you are going to beat the Steelers without your best defensive player?

If Polamalu and Harrison don't play, yes

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

If Polamalu and Harrison don't play, yes

I think no Revis makes a win for the Jets a lot more unlikely. I know the Steelers might be without Harrison and Polamalu but they don't have many weapons to worry about compared to the Jets who will have to find a way to stop Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown without their best player. Kyle Wilson will struggle. This isn't Jets hate, I just don't think you can put much into a big win over the Buffalo Bills. I know it's a division rival and the Bills are suppose to be a better team this year but the Jets have a lot more to prove to me before I'd pick them over the Steelers, especially in Pittsburgh. If I'm wrong, I'll be the first to admit it.

 

[Elite]

Cromartie was probably going to end up on Mike Wallace anyway so nothing has changed on that front. Kyle Wilson is a solid CB, probably an average 2 guy, and he's got Antonio Brown who I don't even think is that good to begin with. Feel like the Steelers paid him big money way too soon and wouldn't be surprised to never see him repeat what he did last year again.

The Jets run D is still going to dominate, don't care about the numbers Spiller put up last week. The majority of them came off two runs, both of which were when the Jets were focusing on defending the pass because they had a comfortable lead and guys just missed easy tackles, easily fixable.

My opinion of this Jets team has nothing to do with the Bills, what they did last week is what I thought they were capable of long before that game. Sanchez just needed the right side of the offensive line to not collapse quickly every single play and his receivers to stop dropping passes that should be caught like they were in the preseason.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

By the way, this will be the last time you ever see me sticking up for the Steelers. I just know them well, they will be looking to eat Sanchez for lunch on Sunday. Steelers coming off of a loss while playing at home this week? Best of luck to the Jets. Like I said, I'd love to see the Jets take them down, I just can't see it happening.

 

[Lake Louise]

The NFC North will be fun to watch all year, should be a nice battle between the three teams. I think the Lions have a legit chance of winning the division. I'm not going to get too far ahead of myself here, what they show against the 49ers will tell a lot. If they win that game, which I believe they will, that will say/show a lot. That's the thing - The Packers generally have a really good offense but they've looked mediocre at best so far and the Packers defense struggled against the 49ers, which was where they got killed a year ago. As far as the Bears, I think the offensive line is going to hold them back and the defense is solid. Lions have a great offense, kind of sputtered last week against the Rams but came alive when it mattered most. The Lions have a good defensive line and linebackers, the only real question is the secondary. This is what will make the NFC North real interesting! I think the Lions match-up very well against the Packers.

Yeah, the secondary is a big issue, but it was also a issue last year and made the playoffs. With that shaky secondary and basically no run game. Having run production, of any kind would be an upgrade and make the offense better. I'm excited to see how things play out with the NFC North. I know it wont be easy to win, and the media tried to put the Packers head and shoulders at the top. Heck, I even have them winning the division, but with these first two games, I haven't seen anything that's impressed me about them. Yes, the defense has played well, but that offense hasn't looked like the threat it was last year, yet. I think the Lions could beat the 49ers, It was a good, close one last year, and I expect the same this year, with a different winner. Lions are next to make a statement and with a win Sunday, they'll make a huge one.

 

[Elite]

Packers are going to win the division comfortably, Lions and Bears will fight for that 9-7 record and second spot in the division

 

[Lake Louise]

Probably. Before the year, I figured them at 13-3 and Lions at 10-6, finishing 2nd in the division.

 

[RipCity32]

I think if we beat the 49ers on the road tomorrow, we can win the division. Tomorrow is a pretty big game. Will tell a lot about the team.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Lots of tough games this week, this could be a bad pick'em week.

 

[Lake Louise]

Lots of tough games this week, this could be a bad pick'em week.

It's one of those where it could be really bad, or really good. A few of them are toss ups.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

It's one of those where it could be really bad, or really good. A few of them are toss ups.

I'm still aiming for 16-0!

 

[Elite]

The Lions have no shot. The Packers are significantly better than you guys and never stood a chance against the 9ers

 

[Giantmetfan07]

so Ryan Matthews is out. again. dude's like glass.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

shit. that was a good defensive play.

 

[Teagz]

Solid drive moving down the field, the offense is looking good, then Vick throws a pick in the endzone.

God I hate this

 

[Teagz]

And now a fumble recovery. Trent Cole is a monster.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Okay... goal line throw. Bradshaw was open, and Eli threw to Will Beatty... who was out LT last year and is now a backup TE.... wtf.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Solid drive moving down the field, the offense is looking good, then Vick throws a pick in the endzone.

God I hate this

im so glad i started the Ravens D.

 

[TTN2810]

Ridley is a beast