The NFC East is currently led by Dallas with the New York football Giants breathing down their necks. Offensively, the “Big 3” categories are yards per game (YPG), total yards (TY) and passing yards (PY). These are the offensive rankings for the teams in the NFC East in the NFC:
Cowboys are 2 YPG, 3 TY & 2 PY;
Redskins are 13 YPG, 6 TY & 14 PY;
Eagles are 8 YPG, 6 TY & 7 PY and
Giants are 9 YPG, 3 TY & 10 PY. Despite the Eagles being in the top ten in the conference list in the “Big 3” rankings, they are paltry 2-4 in the record department. In order for them to win the conference or get a “wild card” berth, they would have to win at least eight of their last ten games. That is a .800 win percentage with the rest of the division playing about .400 against each other. Therefore, I will rule the Eagles out of any chance in even getting to a “wild card” berth. With that noted, we must look at the competition of the teams they are all playing for their remaining games in a little more in-depth basis. This is not including any injuries and just using the opponents records they will face.
Philadelphia plays seven of ten teams over .500 and plays at New England following a game with Miami at home. If Miami is winless and catches Philadelphia looking ahead to that New England game, they may possibly sneak in their first win. Other then wins over the Lions and Jets they have managed to score 44 points in 4 games. That averages out to only 11 points per game. Or, about half of what Bironas kicked in the last game for the Titans. They are 1-2 at home, 1-2 on the road and 0-2 against NFC East rivals. Their remaining home games are against Dallas (6-1), Miami (0-6), Seattle (4-3), Giants (5-2) and Buffalo (2-4). I see them coming out of that scenario at 2-3. Their road games are at Minnesota (2-4), Washington (4-2), New England (7-0), Dallas (6-1) and at New Orleans (2-4). My prediction for their remaining road games record at 2-3. They should finish the season somewhere around 6-10 and nowhere in contention for the NFC East.
New York is definitely the hottest team in the East having won 5 in a row. In addition, there is a trip to London this week that could have an effect on the Giants that may possibly help them in the end, or not. The Giants are playing the Miami Dolphins in a stadium that David Beckham used to play in. Why they are playing overseas? No one really knows, but maybe in the future, there will be a team over there for all non-soccer fans to watch in Europe. Oops, my bad. There was the NFL Europe league that folded! There was nothing like a close game with Rhein Fire against the Frankfort Galaxy on a Saturday morning to sway the European fans to the American game. Anyway, after the fish and chips dinner near Wimbledon and having to look to the right before they step off the curb they play that game, and they have a “bye” week to rest before playing Dallas at home. As for the “jet lag” issue, you really don’t need any rest to play Miami! They could probably beat them after a sleep deprivation test now with RB Brown out for the season. As for the return trip, they do have that “bye” week and should be well rested. The Giants road trip to “Jolly Ole England” for all intents and purposes is a road game for Miami and New York, so there really isn’t any home field advantage or disadvantage to consider. Their home games are Dallas (6-1), Minnesota (2-4), Washington (4-2) and New England (7-0). I see them coming out of this at 3-2 with wins over Minnesota, Washington and Miami because they are playing at home. Their road games are at Detroit (4-2), Chicago (3-4), Philadelphia (2-4) and Buffalo (2-4). I see them finishing up this portion as 3-1 with only a loss to Detroit, yes Detroit. That would give them a record of 6-4 for the remainder of the those game and finish the year with a 10-6 record, probably good enough for at least a “wild card” berth.
Washington is 4-2 overall, 1-1 on the road and 3-1 at home. Their road games are played at New England (7-0), NY Jets (1-6), Dallas (6-1), Tampa Bay (4-3), Giants (5-2) and at Minnesota (2-4). I see them with a total of 2-4 coming out of this mess because New England, Dallas, Giants and Tampa Bay will be looking to solidify their playoff position. Tampa Bay could secure their a solid grasp on first in their division with a Turkey Day weekend win. Their home games are Philadelphia (2-4), Buffalo (2-4), Chicago (3-4) and closing out with Dallas (6-1). They should be at least 3-1 after the Dallas game or even 4-0 after that game if Dallas has secured a spot and are resting their starters and Washington needs to win to hope to get into the playoffs. When this mess is sanitized, the Redskins could be 5-5 or 6-4 depending on the Dallas scenario. Their record for the season should be 10-6 also, or 9-7.
That would take us to the team you either love or hate. Dallas plays seven of nine teams over .500, but four of their last seven games are at home which will benefit them immensely. Their road games are Philadelphia (2-4), Giants (5-2), Detroit (4-2), Carolina (4-2) and Washington (4-2). They may come out of this 3-2, but I see them 4-0 when it’s done. If they do suffer a loss, it may be to Detroit! That’s because of their three previous home game they head into a game with a Philadelphia game after that Detroit game. The Cowboys may be looking past Detroit for the Philadelphia rivalry. The Redskins, Jets and Green Bay all come into town in consecutive weeks to the stadium with a hole in the roof. Their home game opponents are Giants (5-2), Washington (4-2), Jets (1-6), Green Bay (5-1) and Philadelphia (2-4). This gaggle mess should have the Cowboys setting at 3-2, and overall for the rest of the year at 12-4 or 11-5.
This would be fine if it were played like this using speculation, but there is pride in some teams and no matter what the records, there is always a chance to knock the leader down a notch. What better way to cap a season for the Eagles then to ruin the Cowboys chance for home field in the NFC playoffs? No matter how bad Philadelphia is, they would love to ruin everyone’s chances. The Cowboys have the toughest road to their Eastern title, but that is why the game is played. If I use the scenario, I have:
Cowboys at 12-4 or 11-5;
Washington at 10-6 or 9-7 ;
New York at 10-6and
Philadelphia at 6-10.
That would lead to a tie breaker for second place, but with the Cowboys at 12-4 or 11-5 and the topic; who and why? There are intangibles such as injuries, suspensions, implosions by receivers and an experience with slippery balls on field goal attempts with no time remaining that may come into play. When all is said and done in the blog world, I have the Cowboys taking the NFC East.
As a fan of sports, like many of you, when is ESPN going to get rid of Stephen A. Smith? In the past he said there has been a witch hunt for Pacman Jones, Michael Vick and OJ Simpson. He also stated in reference to Donovan McNabb, that he wasn't surprised McNabb spoke out because he is speaking for a lot of black athletes that feel the same way. Well, call me stupid, but instead of saying how a re-habbing QB wasn't ready to return to the game was wrong to say anything other than, he was making a mockery of being a professional QB.
Instead of saying what he did off the field and not on it, why doesn't he "man up" and say McNabb stunk? I must have missed where the Falcon's new QB Leftwich was saying he wasn't getting any offers because he was black. Maybe the Eagles choice of QBs were limited, but Smith looks stupid for his remarks when talking about McNabb. When was the last time Doug Williams, the super bowl winning QB came out and said he should have won more Super Bowls because he earned the right to play for a better team and should have been traded?
Fact of the matter is, you stunk McNabb. You were not in sync, your passes were high, low, and just a bit outside. Then, Stephen A. Smith (SAS) chimes in with that he knows many more black players feel that way also. Instead of the mentality of "I can talk louder then you and therefore I am right" mentality, why don't you address issues like the former NFL Players not getting their funding for past injuries?
Even your staunch supporter that you used to work with, Jim Rome, stated you were offline with your support of McNabb and eventhough I have had your back in the past my man, you are as wrong and off line as McNabb's attempt at the deep toss.
ESPN has gone from the leader in the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network to a third class (if that) "National Enquirer of Sports Broadcasting." Your commercials are more entertaining then some of your broadcasters. Neil Everett needs to learn to not try and do a complete sports segment in one breath. John Buccigross needs to lose the "topper" and admit he has no hair. Stuart Scott has lost all creedence since the "Who cares" filler show he was on.
And finally, with all the sports in the world, we have to suffer through Mike and Mike, a radio show being broadcast in the morning. Could you do us ALL a favor get rid of Tim Kirkjian because every other word out of his mouth is a laughing chuckle? I would be remiss if I didn't ask you what was up with your the "World Championship of Cup Stacking?" What The #### Over? ESPN has to be more hard up for options then a sailor on a 9 month tour of duty that slept through his only shore leave. Do us another favor ESPN, put a countdown clock on your webpage for the time until we start the next National Spelling Bee Championships. All I can say is you should count your blessings that Chris Berman hasn't relocated himself to FoxSports' pre-game show. And now, I would like to buy a vowel.
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The NFC East is currently led by Dallas with the New York football Giants breathing down their necks. Offensively, the “Big 3” categories are yards per game (YPG), total yards (TY) and passing yards (PY). These are the offensive rankings for the teams in the NFC East in the NFC:
Philadelphia plays seven of ten teams over .500 and plays at New England following a game with Miami at home. If Miami is winless and catches Philadelphia looking ahead to that New England game, they may possibly sneak in their first win. Other then wins over the Lions and Jets they have managed to score 44 points in 4 games. That averages out to only 11 points per game. Or, about half of what Bironas kicked in the last game for the Titans. They are 1-2 at home, 1-2 on the road and 0-2 against NFC East rivals. Their remaining home games are against Dallas (6-1), Miami (0-6), Seattle (4-3), Giants (5-2) and Buffalo (2-4). I see them coming out of that scenario at 2-3. Their road games are at Minnesota (2-4), Washington (4-2), New England (7-0), Dallas (6-1) and at New Orleans (2-4). My prediction for their remaining road games record at 2-3. They should finish the season somewhere around 6-10 and nowhere in contention for the NFC East.
New York is definitely the hottest team in the East having won 5 in a row. In addition, there is a trip to London this week that could have an effect on the Giants that may possibly help them in the end, or not. The Giants are playing the Miami Dolphins in a stadium that David Beckham used to play in. Why they are playing overseas? No one really knows, but maybe in the future, there will be a team over there for all non-soccer fans to watch in Europe. Oops, my bad. There was the NFL Europe league that folded! There was nothing like a close game with Rhein Fire against the Frankfort Galaxy on a Saturday morning to sway the European fans to the American game. Anyway, after the fish and chips dinner near Wimbledon and having to look to the right before they step off the curb they play that game, and they have a “bye” week to rest before playing Dallas at home. As for the “jet lag” issue, you really don’t need any rest to play Miami! They could probably beat them after a sleep deprivation test now with RB Brown out for the season. As for the return trip, they do have that “bye” week and should be well rested. The Giants road trip to “Jolly Ole England” for all intents and purposes is a road game for Miami and New York, so there really isn’t any home field advantage or disadvantage to consider. Their home games are Dallas (6-1), Minnesota (2-4), Washington (4-2) and New England (7-0). I see them coming out of this at 3-2 with wins over Minnesota, Washington and Miami because they are playing at home. Their road games are at Detroit (4-2), Chicago (3-4), Philadelphia (2-4) and Buffalo (2-4). I see them finishing up this portion as 3-1 with only a loss to Detroit, yes Detroit. That would give them a record of 6-4 for the remainder of the those game and finish the year with a 10-6 record, probably good enough for at least a “wild card” berth.
Washington is 4-2 overall, 1-1 on the road and 3-1 at home. Their road games are played at New England (7-0), NY Jets (1-6), Dallas (6-1), Tampa Bay (4-3), Giants (5-2) and at Minnesota (2-4). I see them with a total of 2-4 coming out of this mess because New England, Dallas, Giants and Tampa Bay will be looking to solidify their playoff position. Tampa Bay could secure their a solid grasp on first in their division with a Turkey Day weekend win. Their home games are Philadelphia (2-4), Buffalo (2-4), Chicago (3-4) and closing out with Dallas (6-1). They should be at least 3-1 after the Dallas game or even 4-0 after that game if Dallas has secured a spot and are resting their starters and Washington needs to win to hope to get into the playoffs. When this mess is sanitized, the Redskins could be 5-5 or 6-4 depending on the Dallas scenario. Their record for the season should be 10-6 also, or 9-7.
That would take us to the team you either love or hate. Dallas plays seven of nine teams over .500, but four of their last seven games are at home which will benefit them immensely. Their road games are Philadelphia (2-4), Giants (5-2), Detroit (4-2), Carolina (4-2) and Washington (4-2). They may come out of this 3-2, but I see them 4-0 when it’s done. If they do suffer a loss, it may be to Detroit! That’s because of their three previous home game they head into a game with a Philadelphia game after that Detroit game. The Cowboys may be looking past Detroit for the Philadelphia rivalry. The Redskins, Jets and Green Bay all come into town in consecutive weeks to the stadium with a hole in the roof. Their home game opponents are Giants (5-2), Washington (4-2), Jets (1-6), Green Bay (5-1) and Philadelphia (2-4). This gaggle mess should have the Cowboys setting at 3-2, and overall for the rest of the year at 12-4 or 11-5.
