Br.com You Pick 'em S3 Week Four

[AwakenTheDemon]

Week three of the NFL season is in the bag, with that said, let's see how the league is panning out:
1. hardfordravenfan (35-13) [2]
2. Ravensalways (35-13) [1]
3. ravensdfan (34-14) [NR]
4. AwakenTheDemon (34-14) [12]
5. YYZ66 (34-14) [7]
6. 1/28/01 (34-14) [3]
7. purple_pride (34-14) [5]
8. PWNEDbyDEANO (34-14) [6]
9. danthemanravensfan (33-15) [NR]
10. ed.s52 (33-15) [NR]
11. H8R (33-15) [11]
12. gabefergy (33-15) [13]
13. RavenWarrior11 (33-15) [8]
14. jabara (32-16) [16]
15. T-Ray (32-16) [14]
16. Mhead66 (32-16) [15]
17. Darklight (32-16) [4]
18. Reddawn36 (32-16) [9]
19. Gtown Purple (31-17) [17]
20. FlaccoFlicker (31-17) [NR]

[u]On the Bubble:[/u]
Azravensfan (31-17)
Purple Nurple (31-17)
ravens__ (31-17)
JO_75 (30-18)
BmoreRav (30-18)

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[u]Sunday, October 2nd:[/u]
-=1:00PM=-
Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals
Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans
New Orleans Saints at Jacksonville Jaguars
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams

-=4:05/4:15PM=-
New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks
Denver Broncos at Green Bay Packers
New England Patriots at Oakland Raiders
Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers

-=8:20PM=-
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens

[u]Monday, October 3rd:[/u]
-=8:30PM=-
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Good luck everyone.
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Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears: [b]Bears[/b]
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals: [b]Bills[/b]
Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns: [b]Browns[/b]
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys: [b]Lions[/b]
Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans: [b]Texans[/b]
New Orleans Saints at Jacksonville Jaguars: [b]Saints[/b]
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs: [b]Vikings[/b]
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles: [b]Eagles[/b]
Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams: [b]Redskins[/b]
New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals: [b]Giants[/b]
Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks: [b]Falcons[/b]
Denver Broncos at Green Bay Packers: [b]Packers[/b]
New England Patriots at Oakland Raiders: [b]Patriots[/b]
Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers: [b]Chargers[/b]
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens: [b]Ravens[/b]
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: [b]Buccaneers[/b]

[RavensAllTheWay]

Panthers over Bears
Bills over Bengals
Titans over Browns
Cowboys over Lions
Texans over Steelers
Saints over Jaguars
Chiefs over Vikings
Eagles over 49ers
Redskins over Rams
Giants over Cards
Falcons over Seahawks
Packers over Broncos
Pats over Raiders
Chargers over Dolphins
Ravens over Jets
Bucs over Colts

[JO_75]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Panthers vs Bears: Panthers **UPSET OF THE WEEK**[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Bills vs Bengals: Bills[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Titans vs Browns: Titans[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Lions vs Cowboys: Lions[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Texans vs Steelers: Steelers[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Saints vs Jaguars: Saints[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Chiefs vs Vikings: Vikings(they really can't give away 4 games can they??)[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Eagles vs 49ers: Eagles[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Redskins vs Rams: Redskins[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Giants vs Cardinals: Giants[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Falcons vs Seahawks: Falcons[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Packers vs Broncos: Packers[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Patriots vs Raiders: Patriots[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Chargers vs Dolphins: Chargers[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Ravens vs Jets: Ravens[/font]
[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Bucs vs Colts: Bucs[/font]

[thewarden86]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1317259167' post='808194']
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Panthers vs Bears: Panthers **UPSET OF THE WEEK**[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Bills vs Bengals: Bills[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Titans vs Browns: Titans[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Lions vs Cowboys: Lions[/font][/size]
[b][size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Texans vs Steelers: Steelers[/font][/size][/b]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Saints vs Jaguars: Saints[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Chiefs vs Vikings: Vikings(they can't really give away 4 games can they??)[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Eagles vs 49ers: Eagles[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Redskins vs Rams: Redskins[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Giants vs Cardinals: Giants[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Falcons vs Seahawks: Falcons[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Packers vs Broncos: Packers[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Patriots vs Raiders: ????[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Chargers vs Dolphins: Chargers[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Ravens vs Jets: Ravens[/font][/size]
[size=4][font=times new roman, times, serif]Bucs vs Colts: Bucs[/font][/size]
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I'm shocked. Even I am concerned about this one and I never pick against my Steelers. May I ask why you think we will win this one?

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears: [b]Bears[/b]
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals: [b]Bills[/b]
Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns: [b]Titans[/b]
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys: [b]Lions[/b]
Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans: [b]Texans[/b]
New Orleans Saints at Jacksonville Jaguars: [b]Saints[/b]
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs: [b]Vikings[/b]
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles: [b]Eagles[/b]
Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams: [b]Redskins[/b]
New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals: [b]Giants[/b]
Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks: [b]Falcons[/b]
Denver Broncos at Green Bay Packers: [b]Packers[/b]
New England Patriots at Oakland Raiders: [b]Patriots[/b]
Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers: [b]Chargers[/b]
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens: [b]Ravens[/b]
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: [b]Buccaneers[/b]

[ravens__]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1317397343' post='809298']


I'm shocked. Even I am concerned about this one and I never pick against my Steelers. May I ask why you think we will win this one?
[/quote]

I'm also picking the Steelers ahead of the Texans. This is where we'll see what the Texans are made of. I actually believe they are for real and they are more than just a "contender" but I'm picking the Steelers 'cause they tend to beat streaky teams when it matters. I'd take the wrong pick over a Steelers loss any day of the week though..

[Guest ArmyRaven52]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1317397343' post='809298']

I'm shocked. Even I am concerned about this one and I never pick against my Steelers. May I ask why you think we will win this one?
[/quote]
I take the steeler's as well, not sure why JO says it, but their pass pro is not all that great Schaub is streaky, they have a running game that is in doubt unless Arian Foster just bursts back onto the scene.

If Dick lebeau only has to worry about one real threat (andre Johnson) than he can gamepllan around that which will probably mean bracket coverage and lots of pressure and make kevin walter and owen daniels beat you.

As for their D nobody can keep up with wallace, ben is tough to bring down which should help buy time for that terrible o line and Sanders has a knack for finding zones and getting run after the catch, also heath miller is going to get them a few times so they will have to keep that in the back of their mind.

[1/28/01]

I got Texans this week

[thewarden86]

[quote name='ravens__' timestamp='1317399459' post='809324']
I'm also picking the Steelers ahead of the Texans. This is where we'll see what the Texans are made of. I actually believe they are for real and they are more than just a "contender" but [b]I'm picking the Steelers 'cause they tend to beat streaky teams when it matters.[/b] I'd take the wrong pick over a Steelers loss any day of the week though.. [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png[/img]
[/quote]

I agree. I guess I'm just nervous considering how inconsistent we've been. No doubt that we "can" win. Just a matter of not blowing our opportunities.

[JO_75]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1317397343' post='809298']

I'm shocked. Even I am concerned about this one and I never pick against my Steelers. May I ask why you think we will win this one?
[/quote]

Even I have said I think the Steelers are in trouble with this game but the Texans are a team that is either on a hot streak or a cold streak. Plus they seem to lose close games in the end and can never close out the game. I just think this will be a game where the Texans do well but in the end the Steelers are the ones to close out the game and win.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='ArmyRaven52' timestamp='1317402890' post='809362']
I take the steeler's as well, not sure why JO says it, but their pass pro is not all that great Schaub is streaky, they have a running game that is in doubt unless Arian Foster just bursts back onto the scene.

If Dick lebeau only has to worry about one real threat (andre Johnson) than he can gamepllan around that which will probably mean bracket coverage and lots of pressure and make kevin walter and owen daniels beat you.

As for their D nobody can keep up with wallace, ben is tough to bring down which should help buy time for that terrible o line and Sanders has a knack for finding zones and getting run after the catch, also heath miller is going to get them a few times so they will have to keep that in the back of their mind.
[/quote]

Good argument. But I can't think of a single time we bracketed a guy. Most elaborate game plan I can recall is against the Cards in the SB. We used an inverted cover 2 for most of the game and it worked really well. Although I guess that was to defend more than just one dude.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1317403531' post='809371']
I got Texans this week
[/quote]

"Meh, I got the Texans this week, Meh"

[img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/tongue.png[/img]

[thewarden86]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1317404160' post='809381']

Even I have said I think the Steelers are in trouble with this game but the Texans are a team that is either on a hot streak or a cold streak. Plus they seem to lose close games in the end and can never close out the game. I just think this will be a game where the Texans do well but in the end the Steelers are the ones to close out the game and win.
[/quote]

Well, I appreciate you guys making me feel better about this one. haha

[Guest ArmyRaven52]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1317404163' post='809382']

Good argument. But I can't think of a single time we bracketed a guy. Most elaborate game plan I can recall is against the Cards in the SB. We used an inverted cover 2 for most of the game and it worked really well. Although I guess that was to defend more than just one dude.
[/quote]

On the pick Joe threw to heap he was bracketed from last years playoff game., at least form my understanding of the definition of bracket coverage I could be wrong though.

[PuRock]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1317404337' post='809386']

Well, I appreciate you guys making me feel better about this one. haha
[/quote]

I won't make you feel any better. Steelers are in for a tough matchup. They are playing in Houston. Houston's D is much improved from last year (considering all the guys they got back from injury and the addition of Joseph) and will exploit the Steelers O-Line. On the opposite side of the ball the Texans O-Line is stellar in run blocking. Something the Steelers have been struggling with this year. Doesn't matter which back is in the game for Houston.

Last but not least.
Andre Johnson vs. Ike Taylor.

Steelers need to get their run game going (which will be hard with the O-Line) and they need to find a way to buy time for Wallace to get deep enough. Luckily he is very fast and can make it happen in 2 seconds.

[JO_75]

Bad News for the Colts: Curtis Painter is now the starting QB

Good News for the Colts: They play the Chiefs next week.

I love looking at the percentages, and I'm surprised by the percentage for the Ravens/Jets

Ravens 80%
Jets 20%

Packers 99%
Broncos 1%

[img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/229031_rofl.gif[/img]

Vikings 81%
Chiefs 19%

[thewarden86]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1317404997' post='809400']

I won't make you feel any better. Steelers are in for a tough matchup. They are playing in Houston. Houston's D is much improved from last year (considering all the guys they got back from injury and the addition of Joseph) and will exploit the Steelers O-Line. On the opposite side of the ball the Texans O-Line is stellar in run blocking. Something the Steelers have been struggling with this year. Doesn't matter which back is in the game for Houston.

Last but not least.
[b]Andre Johnson vs. Ike Taylor. [/b]

Steelers need to get their run game going (which will be hard with the O-Line) and they need to find a way to buy time for Wallace to get deep enough. Luckily he is very fast and can make it happen in 2 seconds.
[/quote]

I look for Ike to have ONE brain fart. Hopefully it doesn't equate to points, but we got lucky last week. I'm not worried about Ike at all. Your other points are valid, but, "that's why they play the game" as they say.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1317404216' post='809383']

"Meh, I got the Texans this week, Meh"

[img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/tongue.png[/img]
[/quote]
Long time, no talk....Im just not sure who the Steelers are these days (same with my team as well, obviously). I just see big Andre abusing your secondary too much and this game being where the Texans show the NFL they are they real deal this year. Sorry

[RavensAllTheWay]

I can't believe 81% think the Vikings will beat the Chiefs in KC. Nevertheless, I think of this matchup as the toilet bowl.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1317408487' post='809447']
Long time, no talk....Im just not sure who the Steelers are these days (same with my team as well, obviously). I just see big Andre abusing your secondary too much and this game being where the Texans show the NFL they are they real deal this year. Sorry [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png[/img]
[/quote]
Hopefully you're wrong.

Yea, I've been busy with the new job these days. Can't commit to anything like I used to. Really bummed I missed the picks this year.

[PuRock]

[quote name='RavensAllTheWay' timestamp='1317409018' post='809459']
I can't believe 81% think the Vikings will beat the Chiefs in KC. Nevertheless, I think of this matchup as the toilet bowl.
[/quote]

Can't remember who I picked. But have you seen the Chiefs play? Minnesota has had a meltdown in second half this year but they've been competitive with some good teams up to half time. Plus this week they'll actually give AP the ball more in the second half hoping to alleviate their 2nd half woes.

Going into Arrowhead isn't as scary now with the Chiefs being the worst team in the NFL.

[RavensAllTheWay]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1317410756' post='809496']

Can't remember who I picked. But have you seen the Chiefs play? Minnesota has had a meltdown in second half this year but they've been competitive with some good teams up to half time. Plus this week they'll actually give AP the ball more in the second half hoping to alleviate their 2nd half woes.

Going into Arrowhead isn't as scary now with the Chiefs being the worst team in the NFL.
[/quote]
There's no question the Chiefs have been blown to shreds and have been the worst team in the league through 3 weeks. I'm just not entirely sure that the Vikes are going to build another huge halftime lead. This may be a feel each other out type game.

[JO_75]

Just read the Steelers will be without OT Jonathon Scott and Guard Doug Legursky against the Texans...... now I just made Warden feel even more bad about the chances of the Steelers winning.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1317434919' post='809825']
Just read the Steelers will be without OT Jonathon Scott and Guard Doug Legursky against the Texans...... now I just made Warden feel even more bad about the chances of the Steelers winning.
[/quote]
And worse

[ravensdfan]

Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears:[b]Panthers[/b]
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals: [b]Bills[/b]
Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns: [b]Titans[/b]
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys: [b]Lions[/b]
Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans: [b]Texans[/b]
New Orleans Saints at Jacksonville Jaguars: [b]Saints[/b]
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs: [b]Vikings[/b]
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles: [b]49ers[/b]
Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams: [b]Redskins[/b]
New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals: [b]Giants[/b]
Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks: [b]Falcons[/b]
Denver Broncos at Green Bay Packers: [b]Packers[/b]
New England Patriots at Oakland Raiders: [b]Patriots[/b]
Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers: [b]Chargers[/b]
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens: [b]Ravens[/b]
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: [b]Buccaneers[/b]

I picked the Texans but it is my toss-up game this week. Big Ben has not looked liked Ben this season. Their O line is decimated. I read an article that said if their O line takes another injury they will have to move Ben to Tackle lol Add to that it is in Houston and I just think theTexans are out to prove they are for real.

[RavensAllTheWay]

Watch everyone be wrong about Patriots-Raiders [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.png[/img]

[ravensdfan]

[quote name='RavensAllTheWay' timestamp='1317440809' post='809875']
Watch everyone be wrong about Patriots-Raiders [img]http://content.boards.baltimoreravens.com//public/style_emoticons/default/laugh.png[/img]
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I know man. I am so on a see-saw about that one. I just don't see Brady have back to back bad games though.

[RavensAllTheWay]

Bills just got completely screwed. Dalton was short of the first down on the sneak, but on the review, they gave it to him. Bengals win 23-20.

[JO_75]

I have only got 4 games right... I suck this week.

[harfordravenfan]

I got 6 of 8 right so far but those with 7 wins have my same picks for the 4pm games.