Division and Wildcard Picks 2021

[DesertSteel]

My picks for 2021

AFCE Bills
AFCN Steelers
AFCS Titans
AFCW Chiefs
Wildcards: Ravens, Dolphins, Chargers

NFCE Redskins
NFCN Packers
NFCS Saints
NFCW Rams
Wildcards: Seahawks, Cardinals, Cowboys


Who you got?

[Born2Steel]

OK....Way too early predictions huh? I love it and here's mine....

AFCE Bills
AFCN Steelers
AFCS Titans
AFCW Chargers
Wildcard: Chiefs, Colts, Browns

NFCE Giants
NFCN Bears
NFCS Buccaneers
NFCW Rams
Wildcard: Packers, Football Team, 49ers

[willy]

AFCE Patriots
AFCN Ravens
AFCS Titans
AFCW Chiefs
Wildcards: Browns, Bills, Chargers

NFCE Giants
NFCN Packers
NFCS Bucs
NFCW Rams
Wildcards: Bears, Cardinals, Cowboys

[Dwinsgames]

lmao Patriots Tom cant hide his homerism ..... no way in Hell the Pats win that division Bills will win that going away

[willy]

:behindsofa:

[st33lersguy]

Some surprises as is typical in the league
AFC
East: Dolphins
North: Ratbirds
South: Colts (Based on current info Wentz won't miss too much regular season time)
West: Chiefs
Wildcards: Chargers, Bills (they regress with elevated expectation but still make the playoffs), Titans

NFC
East: Giants (surprise team of '21)
North: Packers
South: Bucs
West: Rams
Wildcards: 49ers, Seahawks, Redskins

[Mojouw]

AFC
East - Bills
West - Chiefs
South - Titans
North - Ravens

NFC
East - Cowboys
West - Rams
South - Bucs
North - Packers

[Fire Goodell]

i don't care about any team but the Steelers

AFCN - Steelers

[willy]

lmao Patriots Tom cant hide his homerism ..... no way in Hell the Pats win that division Bills will win that going away

I told you the Bills weren't that good.

That was flag football. I've never seen so many flags thrown.

[Fire Goodell]

I told you the Bills weren't that good.

That was flag football. I've never seen so many flags thrown.

They should've stopped trying to break the rules then

[willy]

They should've stopped trying to break the rules then

I don't know, looked kind of suspicious to me.

[Fire Goodell]

I don't know, looked kind of suspicious to me.

i remember seeing more than a few plays where if the OL didn't hold Allen would have gotten blasted. Especially one where Highsmith was basically tackled from behind when he had a free shot

[willy]

i remember seeing more than a few plays where if the OL didn't hold Allen would have gotten blasted. Especially one where Highsmith was basically tackled from behind when he had a free shot

Yeah, well, if the Bills want to get anywhere they'll have to do something about those penalties. Geezus.

[Crow-Magnon]

I know it’s early. Way early. But OMFG did the Pack look like a sack of shit. Almost like Rodgers was saying eff it. That was atrocious.

[Fire Goodell]

Rodgers has a tendency to have those WTF games. Maybe this was one of them. Winston throwing 5 TD's without an INT was the biggest surprise. We know he can make plays but never been known to take care of the ball

[DesertSteel]

So sad to see the Patriots off to another poor start.

[Steeler-in-west]

Brownies are overrated

[silver & black]

Brownies are overrated

They are 3-1 with a win on the road today. Not sure about over rated.

[Steeler-in-west]

They are 3-1 with a win on the road today. Not sure about over rated.

they survived today but as an AFC favorite their offense looks anemic

[willy]

they survived today but as an AFC favorite their offense looks anemic

All these supposed AFC favorites better take advantage of it now because by next year the Patriots will be back kicking everybody's ass.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5UMAw2YPp0

[DesertSteel]

All these supposed AFC favorites better take advantage of it now because by next year the Patriots will be back kicking everybody's ass.

Yes, Captain Noodle Arm will lead them to the promised land. Hahahaha. He literally throws like a girl.

[willy]

Yes, Captain Noodle Arm will lead them to the promised land. Hahahaha. He literally throws like a girl.

This is the promised land.

https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop/f_auto/patriots/gfvqydkjaryjt3jmh9av.jpg


Well, this^^^ and Heinz Field.







Go Red Sox

[Fire Goodell]

Billy B ain't shit without Brady

[st33lersguy]

Looks like someone is coping. You do have to give him props for not hopping on the Bucs or Chiefs bandwagon like over 90% of the other Brady era Pats fans did

[Steeler-in-west]

Bills are the class of the AFCE, not even close

[Shoes]

Bills are the class of the AFCE, not even close

and will be for years to come.

[Fire Goodell]

Bills are the class of the AFCE, not even close

Yeah they're a solid team. Good QB and a strong team with no real weaknesses overall.

[DesertSteel]

Gee. I guess Patrick Mahomes can stop talking about going undefeated this year. I love it when athletes get humbled.

[fansince'76]

Brownies are overrated

They are 3-1 with a win on the road today. Not sure about over rated.

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Ouch...


Gee. I guess Patrick Mahomes can stop talking about going undefeated this year. I love it when athletes get humbled.

The Chiefs are beginning to look like they've got a serious case of the Super Bowl losers' hangover. A lot of pressure on Mahomes and company to play perfect week in and week out because that defense isn't stopping anybody.

[Shoes]

1447344431980498944

Ouch...



The Chiefs are beginning to look like they've got a serious case of the Super Bowl losers' hangover. A lot of pressure on Mahomes and company to play perfect week in and week out because that defense isn't stopping anybody.

sounds like the game day thread. :chuckle:

[tube517]

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Ouch...



The Chiefs are beginning to look like they've got a serious case of the Super Bowl losers' hangover. A lot of pressure on Mahomes and company to play perfect week in and week out because that defense isn't stopping anybody.

Chiefs have no defense and watched the end of that crazy Bolts-Stains game and defense was non existent

[Hawkman]

Chiefs have no defense and watched the end of that crazy Bolts-Stains game and defense was non existent

Did you see the Browns defense drag the Bolts running back into the end zone, so they could get the ball back. That was insane…..and funny. That was a score at will game. 89 points scored.

[DesertSteel]

watched the end of that crazy Bolts-Stains game and defense was non existent
Looked like a Big 12 game.

[Fire Goodell]

Herbert is looking like a strong MVP candidate so far this year. I'm still surprised honestly, I watched a bunch of his college games and wasn't too impressed with him then. He's been balling out of control since coming into the NFL though.

Also is there any relation to Bobby Herbert or is that just a coincidence?

[silver & black]

Herbert is looking like a strong MVP candidate so far this year. I'm still surprised honestly, I watched a bunch of his college games and wasn't too impressed with him then. He's been balling out of control since coming into the NFL though.

Also is there any relation to Bobby Herbert or is that just a coincidence?

I wanted to draft him. I knew there was no way..... but one can hope.

I'm not really dissatisfied with Carr, but he is damaged goods IMO. He has played well so far this year. That can't be said for the 3 years prior.

[DesertSteel]

Also is there any relation to Bobby Herbert or is that just a coincidence?
George Costanza might be able to answer that.

[fansince'76]

Also is there any relation to Bobby Herbert or is that just a coincidence?

No relation - different names (Bobby H-e-b-e-r-t, Justin H-e-r-b-e-r-t).

[Steeler-in-west]

Bobby Hebert is a Cajun, Justin Herbert is a west coast dude from Oregon, they couldn’t have more different backgrounds

[willy]

lmao Patriots Tom cant hide his homerism ..... no way in Hell the Pats win that division Bills will win that going away

Excuse me?


1. New England Patriots (9-4), first place, AFC East. The Patriots already went into Monday night's closing Week 13 game at the Bills with the top seed in hand after the Ravens lost, but with the win, there is no tiebreaker situation with them up a half-game outright. The Patriots also are supported by a dazzling record in AFC play (7-1) heading into a welcome late bye. Remaining schedule: at IND, vs. BUF, vs. JAX, at MIA


P.S. at the moment

[DesertSteel]

Excuse me?




P.S. at the moment

Yes the Patriots lead the JV conference for the week. They actually have one fewer loss than the Steelers. The NFC is far superior this year.

[Steeler-in-west]

Denver crushed the lions 38-10. Bridgewater efficient with 2 td’s. Broncos ran all over the lions….maybe we ought to bring Munchak back with a promotion. Bridgewater will be a FA too. At least to compete with Rudy

[willy]

Yes the Patriots lead the JV conference for the week. They actually have one fewer loss than the Steelers. The NFC is far superior this year.


For the week?




AFC

Patriots (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NE/new-england-patriots/) (9-4)
Titans (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TEN/tennessee-titans/) (9-4)
Chiefs (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/KC/kansas-city-chiefs/) (9-4)
Ravens (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BAL/baltimore-ravens/) (8-5)
Chargers (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAC/los-angeles-chargers/) (8-5)
Colts (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/IND/indianapolis-colts/) (7-6)
Bills (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BUF/buffalo-bills/) (7-6)


On the brink

8. Browns (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CLE/cleveland-browns/) (7-6)
9. Bengals (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CIN/cincinnati-bengals/) (7-6)
10. Broncos (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/DEN/denver-broncos/) (7-6)
11. Steelers (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PIT/pittsburgh-steelers/) (6-6-1)
12. Raiders (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LV/las-vegas-raiders/) (6-7)
13. Dolphins (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIA/miami-dolphins/) (6-7)

Out of the race

14. Jets (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYJ/new-york-jets/) (3-10)*
15. Texans (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/HOU/houston-texans/) (2-11)*
16. Jaguars (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/) (2-11)*
Note: * = officially eliminated.

Projected wild card matchups



(No. 1 Patriots on bye)
No. 7 Bills at No. 2 Titans
No. 6 Colts at No. 3 Chiefs
No. 5 Chargers at No. 4 Ravens

[teegre]

Denver crushed the lions 38-10. Bridgewater efficient with 2 td’s. Broncos ran all over the lions….maybe we ought to bring Munchak back with a promotion. Bridgewater will be a FA too. At least to compete with Rudy

Once again, in Munchak’s last season with the Steelers, our rushing offense was 31st in the league…

[DesertSteel]

For the week?
Unfortunately for you, no one here is interested in the Patriots. And yes it’s still the JV. And it will still be the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

[Steeler-in-west]

Once again, in Munchak’s last season with the Steelers, our rushing offense was 31st in the league…

just to provide context, that was the year Bell held out and Conner was the feature back. He still ran for nearly a 1000 yards so if the Steelers were ranked low in rushing yards overall perhaps it was more of a decision to pass more rather than not being able to run. Munchak did a solid job with the line while he was here, I don’t think you can dispute that.

[willy]

Unfortunately for you, no one here is interested in the Patriots. And yes it’s still the JV. And it will still be the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Unfortunately for you, the Patriots are in the NFL, and it's been unfortunate for you for 21 years, and will continue being unfortunate for you for the foreseeable future. That's the reality, now you can go back to pretending.

[Steeler-in-west]

Unfortunately for you, the Patriots are in the NFL, and it's been unfortunate for you for 21 years, and will continue being unfortunate for you for the foreseeable future. That's the reality, now you can go back to pretending.

no rookie QB has made it to the super bowl and there's a reason for that. KC is peaking, they're clearly the favorite in the AFC right now.

[willy]

no rookie QB has made it to the super bowl and there's a reason for that. KC is peaking, they're clearly the favorite in the AFC right now.

No where have I said the Patriots will or will not win the SB. The claim was made way back when this thread opened that the Patriots didn't even have a chance of winning the AFC East. It was claimed Buffalo had it going away. So, what am I saying? Things are a little different now that we've actually played some games.


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Re: Division and Wildcard Picks 2021

lmao Patriots Tom cant hide his homerism ..... no way in Hell the Pats win that division Bills will win that going away

[Steeler-in-west]

No where have I said the Patriots will or will not win the SB. The claim was made way back when this thread opened that the Patriots didn't even have a chance of winning the AFC East. It was claimed Buffalo had it going away. So, what am I saying? Things are a little different now that we've actually played some games.

Buffalo did have it going away, they've since gone downhill as far as i can tell because of Allen and the o line. There was no other team of note in your division besides them. So the Pats have a clear path to the Division title. Belichick runs a tight ship and he's got a good staff - i'll give him that...

As far as being a juggernaut which your bragging about to DS - maybe your just kidding, i would wait a little before making that claim

[willy]

Buffalo did have it going away, they've since gone downhill as far as i can tell because of Allen and the o line. There was no other team of note in your division besides them. So the Pats have a clear path to the Division title. Belichick runs a tight ship and he's got a good staff - i'll give him that...

As far as being a juggernaut which your bragging about to DS - maybe your just kidding, i would wait a little before making that claim

Obviously Buffalo didn't have it going away. And obviously the Patriots are still a very real factor in the NFL.

[DesertSteel]

Unfortunately for you, the Patriots are in the NFL, and it's been unfortunate for you for 21 years, and will continue being unfortunate for you for the foreseeable future. That's the reality, now you can go back to pretending.
It's not unfortunate for me that I don't have any interest in them. It's only unfortunate that a Patriots fan feels the need to hang out on a Steelers fan message board. I acknowledge some of the Patriots' title runs. I also recall three legitimate trips to the Super Bowl by the Steelers and two titles during that same period of years. Sans all the cheating, I'd say the Steelers and Patriots are about even over the past 21 years.

[willy]

It's not unfortunate for me that I don't have any interest in them. It's only unfortunate that a Patriots fan feels the need to hang out on a Steelers fan message board. I acknowledge some of the Patriots' title runs. I also recall three legitimate trips to the Super Bowl by the Steelers and two titles during that same period of years. Sans all the cheating, I'd say the Steelers and Patriots are about even over the past 21 years.

That's some funny shit.

[willy]

SB odds. You can see how well the mighty AFC North is doing:






ODDS TO WIN SUPER BOWL 56 (2/13/22)




Team
BetMGM Odds
WynnBET Odds


Tampa Bay Buccaneers
+500 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+500 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Kansas City Chiefs
+650 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+600 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Green Bay Packers
+700 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+750 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Arizona Cardinals
+750 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+750 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


New England Patriots
+750 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+700 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Buffalo Bills
+1000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+1000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Los Angeles Rams
+1000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+1200 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Dallas Cowboys
+1200 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+1200 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Baltimore Ravens
+1600 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+1400 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Tennessee Titans
+2200 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+2250 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Los Angeles Chargers
+3000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+2250 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Indianapolis Colts
+3000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+3000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Cincinnati Bengals
+5000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+4000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


San Francisco 49ers
+5000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+5000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Cleveland Browns
+6600 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+5000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Philadelphia Eagles
+8000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+7500 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)


Pittsburgh Steelers
+10000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11501)
+10000 (https://www.vegasinsider.com/link_hitcount.cfm?LTid=11514)

[DesertSteel]

That's some funny shit.
Only if you find True Crime stories to be funny.

[Steeler-in-west]

Obviously Buffalo didn't have it going away. And obviously the Patriots are still a very real factor in the NFL.

Patriots are a cinderella team this year, enjoy the regular season because the playoffs will most likely be short lived....

Btw, when are the patriots gonna ditch those ugly uniforms....?

[willy]

Patriots are a cinderella team this year,

The truth is the Patriots were an unknown quantity. Belichick basically formed a new team. Unknown quantities aren't cinderella teams.

- - - Updated - - -


Only if you find True Crime stories to be funny.

Sure, and Trump won the election.

[Fire Goodell]

No relation - different names (Bobby H-e-b-e-r-t, Justin H-e-r-b-e-r-t).

Oh snap, my bad for the late response, just read this.

Man, mind blown. All these years I actually thought his name was spelled Herbert but the R was silent cause it was some weird cajun thing. Just checked, yep it's spelled Hebert lmao

[DesertSteel]

Looks like the Patriots are no longer the #1.............. They are pretenders.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Remember when people didnt want Jonathan Taylor because he had too many carries in college and he fumbles too much??

He is doing not bad for a 2nd year guy in the NFL huh? Sure he has 2 lost fumbles this season...but I think he helps the Colts win some games with his rushing YPC, TD's and moving the chains. Good win for them today.

[86WARD]

Remember when people didnt want Jonathan Taylor because he had too many carries in college and he fumbles too much??

He is doing not bad for a 2nd year guy in the NFL huh? Sure he has 2 lost fumbles this season...but I think he helps the Colts win some games with his rushing YPC, TD's and moving the chains. Good win for them today.

Easily the best RB in the league.

[Crow-Magnon]

Hard to pull for the Colts lol, but they bitchslapped the Pats last night. Ravens beat them so they hold the tiebreaker. Good to see the Patriots get taken to the woodshed!

[Fire Goodell]

Hard to pull for the Colts lol, but they bitchslapped the Pats last night. Ravens beat them so they hold the tiebreaker. Good to see the Patriots get taken to the woodshed!

The current Patriots now are like the Steelers in the early 2000s. Game manager QB, strong run game and defense, but if they get behind it's basically game over

[DesertSteel]

Easily the best RB in the league.
Only because Henry is out. Henry would be leading him in yards by 400 if he hadn't gotten injured.

[86WARD]

Only because Henry is out. Henry would be leading him in yards by 400 if he hadn't gotten injured.

Probably but I think it would’ve been closer than that. Taylor would put up a good “fight”.

[DesertSteel]

Patriots and noodle-arm Mac lose again! What happened to that #1 seed Tom?

[willy]

Patriots and noodle-arm Mac lose again! What happened to that #1 seed Tom?

I understand, I watched the Steelers game.

[DesertSteel]

I understand, I watched the Steelers game.
The difference is that we know what we are.

[willy]

The difference is that we know what we are.

Still disappointed huh? You'll get over it. Well, you probably won't because you have a chip on your shoulder and tears in your eyes all day everyday.

[DesertSteel]

Still disappointed huh? You'll get over it. Well, you probably won't because you have a chip on your shoulder and tears in your eyes all day everyday.
Not really disappointed based on my expectations going into the year. It's week 17 coming up and the Steelers still have a shot at the playoffs so really that exceeded my expectations. At least as a Steelers' fan I don't hang around a Patriots fan forum like a loser with no life.

[willy]

......................the Steelers ................exceeded my expectations...........

I understand.

[Mojouw]

So...after a wild middle few weeks...a "weird" season is kind of equilibrating where a lot of folks thought it would.

The East looks like the Bills.
The West is the Chiefs.
The North is the Bengals. Although....the Ravens stay even moderately healthier and I think they would have taken it.
The South is a fight between the Colts and the Titans.

Wildcards are the typical suspects.

Seems like if you don't look at HOW everyone got here...it is about what everyone thought.

So...maybe not that weird?

Plus the Chiefs look inevitable again. And I would have said that before yesterday's game. They have sorted out their wagons and got this thing back on track.

[tube517]

So...after a wild middle few weeks...a "weird" season is kind of equilibrating where a lot of folks thought it would.

The East looks like the Bills.
The West is the Chiefs.
The North is the Bengals. Although....the Ravens stay even moderately healthier and I think they would have taken it.
The South is a fight between the Colts and the Titans.

Wildcards are the typical suspects.

Seems like if you don't look at HOW everyone got here...it is about what everyone thought.

So...maybe not that weird?

Plus the Chiefs look inevitable again. And I would have said that before yesterday's game. They have sorted out their wagons and got this thing back on track.


Colts have become the team that no one wants to play in the playoffs. I just don't trust Carson Wentz to be the guy.
I really thought the Bills would be a powerhouse but they have 1 less loss than the Steelers and that's not good at all.

[Mojouw]

Colts have become the team that no one wants to play in the playoffs. I just don't trust Carson Wentz to be the guy.
I really thought the Bills would be a powerhouse but they have 1 less loss than the Steelers and that's not good at all.

Agreed on the Wentz thing. He’s good for just too many totally awful decisions each game. And he’s no longer able to make enough crazy wow plays like he did with the Eagles to make up for it.

Bills remind me of recent vintage Steelers teams. Flawed running game and defense that can bounce between dominant and tragic.

[DesertSteel]

I understand.
It must be hard.