NFL Weekly Picks 2023

[doctoro]

Well it was not good yesterday  

Missed the boat on Da Bears PP I will take the standard deduction please 

Not sure what it is? -10? 
Atlanta another miss  0

I managed to hit on the contrarian pick last night Under 50 pts 

+ 5 

Total -5 

 

I had a great time posting nonsense on the board 

Thank you Touch for being the glue that holds this together 

On to the playoffs  

But as the for the regular season:

 

 

 

 

[doctoro]

The Future no one can really say what will happen  

Anything is truly possible  

New legends made and old legends… well no one would have ever believed it  

[doctoro]

8 hours ago, chisag said:

 

 

... Pretty much sums up my feelings about it. 🤣

I didn't understand until about week 5-6. LOL Wasn't sure about the points and if one-eyed jacks and suicide kings were also worth more.

[doctoro]

4 hours ago, touch said:

 

Stay Frosty Arthur!

Drafting a running back with your first pick and then not featuring him is pretty much a blueprint for failure. The Desmond Ridder Experiment was a failure 

[doctoro]

2 hours ago, doctoro said:

Well it was not good yesterday  

Missed the boat on Da Bears PP I will take the standard deduction please 

Not sure what it is? -10? 
Atlanta another miss  0

I managed to hit on the contrarian pick last night Under 50 pts 

+ 5 

Total -5 

 

I had a great time posting nonsense on the board 

Thank you Touch for being the glue that holds this together 

On to the playoffs  

But as the for the regular season:

 

 

 

 

It's on me! My Bad. I had no idea Desmond Rdder was playing and Heinicke had a bum ankle. He's another atrocity starting in the NFL. Good Lord!  I hope the Commanders use all their draft picks on QBs. Just draft about 8 and then shake them out over the next 3 years. LOL Just kidding!  They need another Trent Williams, Sean Taylor, and Darrell Green. Just ride the rebuild until you find a QB that has some moxy and can run the offense

[Triple Lindy]

5 hours ago, doctoro said:

Not sure what it is? -10? 

I’m quite familiar with it. Yes, -10 is the correct score.

[NCLancer]

Final Dark Horse Picks   BOLD BLACK:  EXCEEDED WINS BOLD RED:  MATHEMATICALLY ELIMINATED BOLD GREEN:  PUSH     Dark Horse Picks		Team 1	Team 2	Team 3
0pts  Touch		Giants (7.5)	Jaguars (10)	Vikings (8.5)
10 pts   NJBF		Giants (7.5)	Ravens (9.5)	Saints (9.5)
20 pts    P3P		Steelers (9)	Texans (6.5)	Colts (6.5)
20 pts  NCLancer		Giants (7.5)	Dolphins (9.5)	Ravens (9.5)
0 pts  Chuntsman		Falcons (8.5)	Steelers (9)	Jets (9.5)
10 pts  QQQ		Patriots (7.5)	Titans (7.5)	Colts (6.5)
10 pts  Chisag		Jets (9.5)	Bears (7.5)	Raiders (7.5)
0 pts  TripleLindy		Vikings (8.5)	Falcons (8.5)	Saints (9.5)
20 pts  DMM		49ers (10.5)	Dolphins (9.5)	Chargers (9.5)
10 pts  imKirby		Rams (6.5)	Patriots (7.5)	Cardinals (4.5)
0 pts  Doctoro		Saints (9.5)	Jaguars (10)	Falcons (8.5)
10 pts   NSX		Vikings (8.5)	Giants (7.5)	Ravens (9.5)

[touch]

53 minutes ago, NCLancer said:

Final Dark Horse Picks   BOLD BLACK:  EXCEEDED WINS BOLD RED:  MATHEMATICALLY ELIMINATED BOLD GREEN:  PUSH     Dark Horse Picks		Team 1	Team 2	Team 3
0pts  Touch		Giants (7.5)	Jaguars (10)	Vikings (8.5)
10 pts   NJBF		Giants (7.5)	Ravens (9.5)	Saints (9.5)
20 pts    P3P		Steelers (9)	Texans (6.5)	Colts (6.5)
20 pts  NCLancer		Giants (7.5)	Dolphins (9.5)	Ravens (9.5)
0 pts  Chuntsman		Falcons (8.5)	Steelers (9)	Jets (9.5)
10 pts  QQQ		Patriots (7.5)	Titans (7.5)	Colts (6.5)
10 pts  Chisag		Jets (9.5)	Bears (7.5)	Raiders (7.5)
0 pts  TripleLindy		Vikings (8.5)	Falcons (8.5)	Saints (9.5)
20 pts  DMM		49ers (10.5)	Dolphins (9.5)	Chargers (9.5)
10 pts  imKirby		Rams (6.5)	Patriots (7.5)	Cardinals (4.5)
0 pts  Doctoro		Saints (9.5)	Jaguars (10)	Falcons (8.5)
10 pts   NSX		Vikings (8.5)	Giants (7.5)	Ravens (9.5)

 

 

Congrats to DMM, P3P, and NCL for snagging 20 Bonus Points with your Dark Horse Picks. 

[touch]

OK here we go. The first week of the Playoffs.

Select either one team or an Over or Under in ALL 6 games.

Feel free to use one "Double it Please" Play (DIP). 

 

Each winning pick is worth 20 points.

A loss is 0 points. 

A Push is worth 5 points. 

If you DIP'd a play and it hits you win 40 points. If you lose your DIP play it is -20 points, and again if you Push it is worth 5 points. DIP is optional. 

________________________________________________________________________________

 

Wild Card Weekend         Lines For Picks 

 

Saturday Jan. 13

Cleveland -2 1/2            at               Houston                            44

Miami                             at               Kansas City -3 1/2            42 1/2

 

Sunday Jan. 14 

Pittsburgh                     at                Buffalo -10                        37 1/2 

Green Bay                     at                Dallas -7 1/2                     49 1/2

LA Rams                       at                 Detroit -3                          51 1/2 

 

 Monday Night

Philadelphia - 2 1/2     at                 Tampa                                44

 

        

 

[touch]

1 hour ago, NCLancer said:

Final Dark Horse Picks   BOLD BLACK:  EXCEEDED WINS BOLD RED:  MATHEMATICALLY ELIMINATED BOLD GREEN:  PUSH     Dark Horse Picks		Team 1	Team 2	Team 3
0pts  Touch		Giants (7.5)	Jaguars (10)	Vikings (8.5)
10 pts   NJBF		Giants (7.5)	Ravens (9.5)	Saints (9.5)
20 pts    P3P		Steelers (9)	Texans (6.5)	Colts (6.5)
20 pts  NCLancer		Giants (7.5)	Dolphins (9.5)	Ravens (9.5)
0 pts  Chuntsman		Falcons (8.5)	Steelers (9)	Jets (9.5)
10 pts  QQQ		Patriots (7.5)	Titans (7.5)	Colts (6.5)
10 pts  Chisag		Jets (9.5)	Bears (7.5)	Raiders (7.5)
0 pts  TripleLindy		Vikings (8.5)	Falcons (8.5)	Saints (9.5)
20 pts  DMM		49ers (10.5)	Dolphins (9.5)	Chargers (9.5)
10 pts  imKirby		Rams (6.5)	Patriots (7.5)	Cardinals (4.5)
0 pts  Doctoro		Saints (9.5)	Jaguars (10)	Falcons (8.5)
10 pts   NSX		Vikings (8.5)	Giants (7.5)	Ravens (9.5)

 

 

Thank you NCL for keeping track of the Dark Horse Picks all season long for us. 👍

A PUSH with a  Dark Horse (this only pertains to the Steelers) got you zero points. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Petethreeput]

I want to thank the tireless scorekeepers for their efforts in keeping things straight.  It is no easy chore.  And thank you to everyone who participated, when I first threw my hat into the ring those many years ago it never occured to me I would still be doing it.

 

Also, I am noting the Steelers on my scoring are listed as a push with a 9.5 expected win.  Well, Mason beat up on the Raven JV to push the Steeltown heroes to 10 wins.  I believe I am in line for 30 points for the end of year exceeding expectation pick.

 

Thank you again, and onto the playoffs and the sunny and warm climes of the Yucatan this week.

[touch]

18 minutes ago, Petethreeput said:

I want to thank the tireless scorekeepers for their efforts in keeping things straight.  It is no easy chore.  And thank you to everyone who participated, when I first threw my hat into the ring those many years ago it never occured to me I would still be doing it.

 

Also, I am noting the Steelers on my scoring are listed as a push with a 9.5 expected win.  Well, Mason beat up on the Raven JV to push the Steeltown heroes to 10 wins.  I believe I am in line for 30 points for the end of year exceeding expectation pick.

 

Thank you again, and onto the playoffs and the sunny and warm climes of the Yucatan this week.

 

 

@NCLancer

 

 

Sorry Pete you are correct. NCL made an error and I didn't catch it. The Steelers did indeed have a 10 win season and their predicted wins was 9. So NCL give both P3P and CH another 10 bonus points for their Steelers picks.

 

 

Mr. Montana I thank you for the tip of the cap. It has been a joy to have you in the NFL Picks group since day one many years ago. What a ride aye? 🙂

 

Sun on your skin, sand between your toes, suds in a bottle in your hand, and music filling your ears. That sounds real good. Enjoy warm Mexico later this week. 🌴🏖️

 

[NJBigFish22]

38 minutes ago, touch said:

 

 

Thank you NCL for keeping track of the Dark Horse Picks all season long for us. 👍

A PUSH with a  Dark Horse (this only pertains to the Steelers) got you zero points. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Steelers ended up with 10 wins, so for those that had the Steelers as a Dark Horse (9 wins), you in fact did exceed Vegas expectations.

[NJBigFish22]

Week 18 Results

 

Tampa PP +20

Houston +5

New England 0 pts

 

Total for the week +25 pts.

[NJBigFish22]

Final regular Season Standings will be posted later this afternoon.

[imkirby34]

Playoffs Week 1 Picks:

 

Philly/TB Over

The other 5 games - Under

 

No DIP picks.

 

[touch]

                                   Playoffs

                        Wild Card Weekend

 

 

Our Picks 

imk           CLE/HOU Under   MIA/KC Under     PGH/BUF Under

                 GB/DAL    Under   LA/DET Under     PHI/TPA   Over 

[NCLancer]

21 minutes ago, NJBigFish22 said:

The Steelers ended up with 10 wins, so for those that had the Steelers as a Dark Horse (9 wins), you in fact did exceed Vegas expectations.

I apologize to all involved for my egregious error and announce that I am resigning my position as assistant to the Commisioner.  Too much work with not enough pay. 

 

@touch

@NJBigFish22

[NCLancer]

Final Dark Horse Picks (corrected)

 

BOLD BLACK:  EXCEEDED WINS

BOLD RED:  MATHEMATICALLY ELIMINATED

 

 

 

0pts  Touch

Giants (7.5)

Jaguars (10)

Vikings (8.5) 

 

10 pts   NJBF

Giants (7.5)

Ravens (9.5)

Saints (9.5)

 

30 pts    P3P

Steelers (9)

Texans (6.5)

Colts (6.5)

 

20 pts  NCLancer

Giants (7.5)

Dolphins (9.5)

Ravens (9.5)

 

10 pts  Chuntsman

Falcons (8.5)

Steelers (9)

Jets (9.5)

 

 10 pts  QQQ

Patriots (7.5)

Titans (7.5)

Colts (6.5)    

 

10 pts  Chisag

Jets (9.5)

Bears (7.5)

Raiders (7.5)

 

0 pts  TripleLindy

Vikings (8.5)

Falcons (8.5)

Saints (9.5)

 

20 pts  DMM

49ers (10.5)

Dolphins (9.5)

Chargers (9.5)

 

10 pts  imKirby

Rams (6.5)

Patriots (7.5)

Cardinals (4.5)

 

0 pts  Doctoro

Saints (9.5)

Jaguars (10)

Falcons (8.5)

 

10 pts   NSX

Vikings (8.5)

Giants (7.5)

Ravens (9.5)

Edited January 8 by NCLancer

[Petethreeput]

4 minutes ago, NCLancer said:

I apologize to all involved for my egregious error and announce that I am resigning my position as assistant to the Commisioner.  Too much work with not enough pay. 

 

@touch

@NJBigFish22

Hey now, its no big thing.  As members of the contest I am not calling out anyone, I have to responsible for my own dang self.  I appreciate you keeping track of it at all.

 

But now that you are retired, maybe a toast is in order?

 

🦺(they didn't have a champagne bottle emoji so I went with the safety vest)

[NCLancer]

8 minutes ago, NCLancer said:

I apologize to all involved for my egregious error and announce that I am resigning my position as assistant to the Commisioner.  Too much work with not enough pay. 

 

@touch

@NJBigFish22

I realize my "retirement" statement may have sounded a bit heavy-handed.  I have enjoyed my time with the organization, but I am now ready to fade back into the woodwork away from the limelight.

[chisag]

8 minutes ago, NCLancer said:

I realize my "retirement" statement may have sounded a bit heavy-handed.  I have enjoyed my time with the organization, but I am now ready to fade back into the woodwork away from the limelight.

 

 

... Nice, it will give you a chance to have a nice sausage sandwich and catch up on all Da Bearz news! ✌️

[touch]

* Important 

 

The Deadline for getting your picks in during the Playoffs is 

7 PM Eastern on Fridays.

 

If your picks have not been submitted before the deadline then you are Out for the Week. I was very lenient during the regular season, I will not be during the Playoffs. 

 

 

[NCLancer]

FINAL POWER PLAY RESULTS

 

NCLancer   3-0  

NSX  3-1 

NJBF  3-2

CHuntsman  3-2

Doc 2-1-1

P3P  2-1

imKirby   2-2

DMM 2-3

QQQ  1-3

Touch  1-3

Triple Lindy  1-4

Chisag  0-4-1

[Petethreeput]

1 hour ago, touch said:

OK here we go. The first week of the Playoffs.

Select either one team or an Over or Under in ALL 6 games.

Feel free to use one "Double it Please" Play (DIP). 

 

Each winning pick is worth 20 points.

A loss is 0 points. 

A Push is worth 5 points. 

If you DIP'd a play and it hits you win 40 points. If you lose your DIP play it is -20 points, and again if you Push it is worth 5 points. DIP is optional. 

________________________________________________________________________________

 

Wild Card Weekend         Lines For Picks 

 

Saturday Jan. 13

Cleveland -2 1/2            at               Houston                            44

Miami                             at               Kansas City -3 1/2            42 1/2

 

Sunday Jan. 14 

Pittsburgh                     at                Buffalo -10                        37 1/2 

Green Bay                     at                Dallas -7 1/2                     49 1/2

LA Rams                       at                 Detroit -3                          51 1/2 

 

 Monday Night

Philadelphia - 2 1/2     at                 Tampa                                44

 

        

 

As these games are being played I will be reflecting on the career of Bobby and all those he has touched, including his band mates.

 

These are tough, the playoffs are known for upsets, but who is upsetting who?  And which team do I want to make myself a DIP (did anyone else in grade school say, "Don't be a dip.")  I think the expletive was left off since we were young.

 

Here are the picks:

Cleveland -2.5 covers.

Kansas City -3.5 covers.

PGH +10 covers.

Dallas -7.5 covers.

Detroit -3 covers.

Tamps +2.5 covers.

 

I am guessing the only upset will be on Monday night.  The Eagles just aren't playing well right now.

 

Put the DIP on the PGH game.  37 expected points isn't much, and I think it will be the under if it is sub-freezing and snowing, so it will be tough to get a 10 point spread there (I hope).

 

I hope I keep it together enough to pick next weeks games, the feel of the sun, sand, and all that goes with it might cloud my tiny mind.

Edited January 8 by Petethreeput

[touch]

On 1/8/2024 at 12:11 PM, Petethreeput said:

 

all that goes with it might cloud my tiny mind.

 

 

 

 

Don't forget the sunblock dude.

 

 

Edited January 10 by touch

[touch]

                                          Playoffs

                               Wild Card Weekend

 

 

                                             Our Picks 

 

imk           CLE/HOU Under   MIA/KC Under     PGH/BUF Under

                 GB/DAL    Under   LA/DET Under     PHI/TPA   Over

 

P3P          Cleveland              Kansas City         Pittsburgh DIP 

                 Dallas                    Detroit                  Tampa      

[NJBigFish22]

Overall Standings Week18

 

195 pts - NCLancer

179 pts - NSX

174 pts - NJBF

               CHuntsman

167 pts - P3P

154 pts - Doc

151 pts - imKirby

130 pts - DMM

122 pts - QQQ

119 pts - Chisag

109 pts - Touch

107 pts - Triple Lindy

 

[NJBigFish22]

Final Regular Season Standings (Includes Dark Horse Picks)

 

215 Pts - NCLancer

197 Pts - P3P

189 Pts - NSX

184 Pts - NJBF

                CHuntsman

161 Pts - imKirby

154 Pts - Doc

150 Pts - DMM

132 Pts - QQQ

129 Pts - Chisag

109 Pts - Touch

107 Pts - Triple Lindy

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION!!!!

NC Lancer

 

Honorable mention to

P3P Finishes in 2nd Place

NSX Finishes in 3rd Place

[NCLancer]

17 minutes ago, NJBigFish22 said:

Final Regular Season Standings (Includes Dark Horse Picks)

 

215 Pts - NCLancer

197 Pts - P3P

189 Pts - NSX

184 Pts - NJBF

                CHuntsman

161 Pts - imKirby

154 Pts - Doc

150 Pts - DMM

132 Pts - QQQ

129 Pts - Chisag

109 Pts - Touch

107 Pts - Triple Lindy

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION!!!!

NC Lancer

 

Honorable mention to

P3P Finishes in 2nd Place

NSX Finishes in 3rd Place

 

Edited January 8 by NCLancer