The NFL: Week# 16

[RIyankee]

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DPR: Defensive Passer Rating
YPA: Offense Passing Yards Per Attempt (includes sacks and yds lost)
RI: Run Index - the average NFL rankings of Total Rushing Yards per game, the per game sum of Rushing 1st Downs and Rushing TDs, and Yards Per Carry.
DRI: Run Index (defense)
Quality Records are in parentheses.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Minnesota at Green Bay 8:00 p.m.
Minnesota 6-8 (1-4), Green Bay 6-8 (0-6)

When the Vikings have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Minnesota 16.00 (16th)
DRI: Green Bay 15.33 (14th)
Advantage: EVEN

Passing:
YPA: Minnesota 5.54 (24th)
DPR: Green Bay 82.2 (17th)
Advantage: PACKERS

When the Packers have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Green Bay 18.00 (18th)
DRI: Minnesota 1.00 (1st)
Advantage: VIKINGS

Passing:
YPA: Green Bay 5.82 (19th)
DPR: Minnesota 73.8 (T-6th)
Advantage: VIKINGS

Intangibles: Artose Pinner has a career game against the Lions. The following week, he gets one carry for 4 yards. Go figure.
Packers 19-13

Saturday, Dec. 23

Kansas City at Oakland 8:00 p.m.
Kansas City 7-7 (3-4), Oakland 2-12 (0-7)

When the Chiefs have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Kansas City 11.33 (11th)
DRI: Oakland 19.67 (20th)
Advantage: CHIEFS

Passing:
YPA: Kansas City 6.03 (11th)
DPR: Oakland 72.9 (5th)
Advantage: RAIDERS

When the Raiders have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Oakland 27.00 (28th)
DRI: Kansas City 19.33 (19th)
Advantage: CHIEFS

Passing:
YPA: Oakland 4.33 (32nd)
DPR: Kansas City 84.0 (T-21st)
Advantage: CHIEFS

Intangibles: A loss to the Raiders could put Herm on the hot seat in 2007.
Chiefs 20-13

Sunday, Dec. 24

Baltimore at Pittsburgh 1:00 p.m.
Baltimore 11-3 (3-2), Pittsburgh 7-7 (1-5)

When the Ravens have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Baltimore 26.00 (26th)
DRI: Pittsburgh 4.67 (5th)
Advantage: STEELERS

Passing:
YPA: Baltimore 6.25 (8th)
DPR: Pittsburgh 75.9 (8th)
Advantage: EVEN

When the Steelers have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Pittsburgh 12.67 (T-12th)
DRI: Baltimore 2.00 (2nd)
Advantage: RAVENS

Passing:
YPA: Pittsburgh 6.59 (7th)
DPR: Baltimore 64.8 (3rd)
Advantage: RAVENS

Intangibles: The Ravens allowed the Browns to score 17 points last week.
Steelers 21-17

Carolina at Atlanta 1:00 p.m.
Carolina 6-8 (2-3), Atlanta 7-7 (1-4)

When the Panthers have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Carolina 22.33 (T-22nd)
DRI: Atlanta 10.33 (9th)
Advantage: FALCONS

Passing:
YPA: Carolina 5.70 (22nd)
DPR: Atlanta 85.8 (26th)
Advantage: EVEN

When the Falcons have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Atlanta 1.33 (1st)
DRI: Carolina 12.00 (12th)
Advantage: FALCONS

Passing:
YPA: Atlanta 5.15 (30th)
DPR: Carolina 82.7 (T-19th)
Advantage: PANTHERS

Intangibles: Injuries have ruined a promising season in Carolina.
Falcons 31-10

Chicago at Detroit 1:00 p.m.
Chicago 12-2 (2-1), Detroit 2-12 (0-4)

When the Bears have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Chicago 17.33 (17th)
DRI: Detroit 22.33 (23rd)
Advantage: BEARS

Passing:
YPA: Chicago 6.19 (9th)
DPR: Detroit 92.1 (30th)
Advantage: BEARS

When the Lions have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Detroit 29.00 (30th)
DRI: Chicago 10.00 (8th)
Advantage: BEARS

Passing:
YPA: Detroit 5.82 (18th)
DPR: Chicago 63.2 (1st)
Advantage: BEARS

Intangibles: I think the Bears will play for pride and will let Rex continue to rebuild his confidence. Kevin Jones, the Lions best offensive weapon, might be out for next year too.
Bears 38-3

Indianapolis at Houston 1:00 p.m.
Indianapolis 11-3 (6-2), Houston 4-10 (2-5)

When the Colts have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Indianapolis 14.00 (14th)
DRI: Houston 23.33 (25th)
Advantage: COLTS

Passing:
YPA: Indianapolis 7.52 (2nd)
DPR: Houston 90.5 (28th)
Advantage: COLTS

When the Texans have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Houston 20.33 (21st)
DRI: Indianapolis 32.00 (32nd)
Advantage: TEXANS

Passing:
YPA: Houston 5.22 (29th)
DPR: Indianapolis 80.4 (15th)
Advantage: COLTS

Intangibles: Indy picked apart a vanilla 4-3 Cincy defense. Will Dayne break the 100-yard mark?
Colts 28-17

New England at Jacksonville 1:00 p.m.
New England 10-4 (3-3), Jacksonville 8-6 (4-1)

When the Patriots have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: New England 12.67 (T-12th)
DRI: Jacksonville 4.33 (T-3rd)
Advantage: JAGUARS

Passing:
YPA: New England 6.00 (13th)
DPR: Jacksonville 63.8 (2nd)
Advantage: JAGUARS

When the Jaguars have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Jacksonville 2.67 (3rd)
DRI: New England 4.33 (T-3rd)
Advantage: EVEN

Passing:
YPA: Jacksonville 5.84 (16th)
DPR: New England 65.8 (4th)
Advantage: PATRIOTS

Intangibles: Will Fred Taylor play? Will Vince Wilfork? If the Pats can't stop the Jags running backs, it'll be a long afternoon for them. The Pats offense is still terrible, despite scoring 40 points last week.
Jaguars 17-13

New Orleans at N.Y. Giants 1:00 p.m.
New Orleans 9-5 (2-2), N.Y. Giants 7-7 (2-6)

When the Saints have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: New Orleans 22.33 (T-22nd)
DRI: N.Y. Giants 12.33 (13th)
Advantage: GIANTS

Passing:
YPA: New Orleans 7.73 (1st)
DPR: N.Y. Giants 77.9 (12th)
Advantage: SAINTS

When the Giants have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: N.Y. Giants 8.00 (T-7th)
DRI: New Orleans 22.67 (24th)
Advantage: GIANTS

Passing:
YPA: N.Y. Giants 5.88 (15th)
DPR: New Orleans 84.8 (23rd)
Advantage: GIANTS

Intangibles: After the Philly game, I don't think the Giants will win a shootout. After shocking the Cowboys, the Saints had a major letdown last week. Branch Rickey must love this team.
Saints 34-31

Tampa Bay at Cleveland 1:00 p.m.
Tampa Bay 3-11 (2-5), Cleveland 4-10 (1-7)

When the Buccaneers have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Tampa Bay 27.67 (29th)
DRI: Cleveland 25.00 (26th)
Advantage: EVEN

Passing:
YPA: Tampa Bay 4.73 (31st)
DPR: Cleveland 77.1 (10th)
Advantage: BROWNS

When the Browns have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Cleveland 30.00 (32nd)
DRI: Tampa Bay 16.00 (16th)
Advantage: BUCCANEERS

Passing:
YPA: Cleveland 5.26 (28th)
DPR: Tampa Bay 97.3 (32nd)
Advantage: BROWNS

Intangibles: Even the AFC's weaker teams are better.
Browns 20-6

Tennessee at Buffalo 1:00 p.m.
Tennessee 7-7 (3-6), Buffalo 7-7 (2-6)

When the Titans have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Tennessee 7.67 (T-5th)
DRI: Buffalo 28.00 (29th)
Advantage: TITANS

Passing:
YPA: Tennessee 5.33 (26th)
DPR: Buffalo 81.6 (16th)
Advantage: BILLS

When the Bills have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Buffalo 26.33 (27th)
DRI: Tennessee 28.33 (30th)
Advantage: BILLS

Passing:
YPA: Buffalo 5.59 (23rd)
DPR: Tennessee 85.7 (25th)
Advantage: BILLS

Intangibles: The Titans are playing over their heads. Buffalo will be ready for them this week. Credit the coaching staff for opening up the passing and allowing Losman to build his confidence in the process.
Bills 24-9

Washington at St. Louis 1:00 p.m.
Washington 5-9 (3-4), St. Louis 6-8 (1-4)

When the Redskins have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Washington 6.67 (4th)
DRI: St. Louis 29.67 (31st)
Advantage: REDSKINS

Passing:
YPA: Washington 6.05 (10th)
DPR: St. Louis 82.5 (18th)
Advantage: REDSKINS

When the Rams have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: St. Louis 19.33 (19th)
DRI: Washington 17.00 (17th)
Advantage: EVEN

Passing:
YPA: St. Louis 5.84 (17th)
DPR: Washington 96.3 (31st)
Advantage: RAMS

Intangibles: Washington could set a season high in points scored this week.
Redskins 31-27

Arizona at San Francisco 4:05 p.m.
Arizona 4-10 (1-4), San Francisco 6-8 (2-4)

When the Cardinals have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Arizona 29.67 (31st)
DRI: San Francisco 21.00 (T-21st)
Advantage: 49ERS

Passing:
YPA: Arizona 5.91 (14th)
DPR: San Francisco 91.2 (29th)
Advantage: CARDINALS

When the 49ers have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: San Francisco 7.67 (T-5th)
DRI: Arizona 17.67 (18th)
Advantage: 49ERS

Passing:
YPA: San Francisco 5.73 (21st)
DPR: Arizona 84.9 (24th)
Advantage: 49ERS

Intangibles: If only the Niners didn't lose to this team in week# 1...
49ers 21-16


Cincinnati at Denver 4:15 p.m.
Cincinnati 8-6 (2-4), Denver 8-6 (2-4)

When the Bengals have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Cincinnati 22.67 (24th)
DRI: Denver 11.67 (11th)
Advantage: BRONCOS

Passing:
YPA: Cincinnati 7.07 (4th)
DPR: Denver 77.3 (11th)
Advantage: EVEN

When the Broncos have the ball:

Rushing:
RI: Denver 8.00 (T-7th)
DRI: Cincinnati 15.67 (15th)
Advantage: BRONCOS

Passing:
YPA: Denver 5.76 (20th)
DPR: Cincinnati 84.0 (T-21st)
Advantage: EVEN

Intangibles: Javion Walker and Carson Palmer have shoulder injuries. Cutler is getting better by the week. Cincy is in trouble.
Broncos 23-20

San Diego at Seattle 4:15 p.m.
San Diego 12-2 (3-1), Seattle 8-6 (1-1)

When the Chargers have the ball:
Rushing:
RI: San Diego 2.33 (2nd)
DRI: Seattle 21.00 (T-21st)
Advantage: CHARGERS
Passing:
YPA: San Diego 6.62 (6th)
DPR: Seattle 86.3 (27th)
Advantage: CHARGERS
When the Seahawks have the ball:
Rushing:
RI: Seattle 15.67 (15th)
DRI: San Diego 10.67 (10th)
Advantage: CHARGERS
Passing:
YPA: Seattle 5.49 (25th)
DPR: San Diego 76.9 (9th)
Advantage: CHARGERS

Intangibles: A Seahawks win over the Bolts would change their perception about them.
Chargers 20-17


Monday, Dec. 25

Philadelphia at Dallas 5:00 p.m.
Philadelphia 8-6 (1-3), Dallas 9-5 (1-3)
When the Eagles have the ball:
Rushing:
RI: Philadelphia 9.00 (T-9th)
DRI: Dallas 7.67 (7th)
Advantage: Dallas
Passing:
YPA: Philadelphia 6.94 (5th)
DPR: Dallas 80.0 (14th)
Advantage: EAGLES
When the Cowboys have the ball:
Rushing:
RI: Dallas 9.00 (T-9th)
DRI: Philadelphia 27.67 (28th)
Advantage: COWBOYS
Passing:
YPA: Dallas 7.18 (3rd)
DPR: Philadelphia 73.8 (T-6th)
Advantage: COWBOYS
Intangibles: The Dallas pass defense has been terrible lately. With the way Jeff Garcia is playing, that's not good for the Boys.
Eagles 31-28

NY Jets at Miami 8:30 p.m.
NY Jets 8-6 (1-4), Miami 6-8 (2-3)
When the Jets have the ball:
Rushing:
RI: NY Jets 19.67 (20th)
DRI: Miami 5.67 (6th)
Advantage: DOLPHINS
Passing:
YPA: NY Jets 6.02 (12th)
DPR: Miami 82.7 (T-19th)
Advantage: JETS
When the Dolphins have the ball:
Rushing:
RI: Miami 23.67 (25th)
DRI: NY Jets 26.00 (27th)
Advantage: EVEN
Passing:
YPA: Miami 5.28 (27th)
DPR: NY Jets 79.0 (13th)
Advantage: JETS
Intangibles: Pennington must continue to carry his team another week.
Jets 17-14

[#1PaFan]

Good stuff, as Always!

GO PACK GO!!!

[RIyankee]

Originally Posted by #1PaFan

Good stuff, as Always!

GO PACK GO!!!

Thank you!

[Pepper03]

Originally Posted by #1PaFan

Good stuff, as Always!

DITTO.

Pats are going to beat Jacksonville.

We're going to see what the Pats are made of this weekend, and I'm hoping it's the same stuff they were made of in past years.

I really like their chances this weekend.

Now IF they lose to Jacksonville that will also tell me this team just doesn't have it this year, in which case I can see them losing at TN next weekend and missing the playoffs entirely.

Very interesting game this weekend, too bad I won't be able to watch it.

[Tal Hawkins]

Intangibles: The Titans are playing over their heads. Buffalo will be ready for them this week. Credit the coaching staff for opening up the passing and allowing Losman to build his confidence in the process.
Bills 24-9

I hope you're wrong about this one. I really want Vince and the Titans to win out, and hopefully make the playoffs.

[AustinTXHorn]

Vince Young is dominating again, but the Titans defense has been awful today.

[CallOfTheCrow]

I'm still confused as to how my Jets can make the playoffs. I know they need to win out right & that's all I know.

[AMYanks]

Originally Posted by CallOfTheCrow

I'm still confused as to how my Jets can make the playoffs. I know they need to win out right & that's all I know.

Jets win out + Pats beat the Jags today = Jets make the playoffs

[AMYanks]

By the way, the mother f*cking Texans just beat the Colts.

[AMYanks]

And Tom Brady just took a hard shot to the back, but walked off the field and doesn't look to be seriously injured.

Okay, I'll stop.

[CallOfTheCrow]

thanks Amy.

What about the Cincy-Denver game? I'm in the mind frame that we need basically, the AFC (minus the Pats) to lose.

[AMYanks]

Originally Posted by CallOfTheCrow

thanks Amy.

What about the Cincy-Denver game? I'm in the mind frame that we need basically, the AFC (minus the Pats) to lose.

No problem (although it's not Amy, it's my initials A.M., plus Yanks. )

As long as the Jets win out, that game doesn't matter. One team will leave that game 8-7, and as long as the Jets win out, they won't have 7 losses. So in the end, the Jags will be 8-8/9-7, the team that loses between CIN-DEN will be 8-8/9-7, the team that wins will be 9-7/10-6. The Jets would win out, and be 10-6, guaranteeing them a playoff spot.

[AustinTXHorn]

I hate watching the Titans when Vince Young isn't on the field. The rest of the team is so awful.

[AMYanks]

It should be noted that if the Pats end up losing this game, in addition to winning out, the Jets would need JAX to lose @ KC next week (so basically, Herm decides our playoff fate).

If JAX wins today and next week, then the Jets would need the winner of CIN/DEN to lose their game next week. If that's the case, you should root for CIN today. Denver has San Fran at home next week, a game they should win, while Cincy has Pittsburgh at home.

[AustinTXHorn]

Dick Jauron just pulled the most retarded crap ever. The Bills, while in field goal range, went for it on 4th and 5. It would have been a 45 yard attempt. Losman got picked off. Titans ball...ballgame. Still in the race!

Thank you Dick!

[JeffWeaverFan]

Originally Posted by AMYanks

It should be noted that if the Pats end up losing this game, in addition to winning out, the Jets would need JAX to lose @ KC next week (so basically, Herm decides our playoff fate).

If JAX wins today and next week, then the Jets would need the winner of CIN/DEN to lose their game next week. If that's the case, you should root for CIN today. Denver has San Fran at home next week, a game they should win, while Cincy has Pittsburgh at home.

Yep, exactly - especially with Cincy and Denver.

It should also be noted that if the Pats had blown this game (they literally just won), and somehow lost to the Titans next week, and the Jets won out, we would have won the AFC East.

Either way, the Jags just lost to the Pats. Pretty much, the Jets will make the playoffs if we can beat Miami tomorrow. I'd like to hope we can beat Oakland at home the following week. That was the first time I've rooted for the Pats to win a game since 2002 when we needed the Pats to beat Miami and also for us to beat GB to make the playoffs.

[AMYanks]

Originally Posted by AMYanks

It should be noted that if the Pats end up losing this game, in addition to winning out, the Jets would need JAX to lose @ KC next week (so basically, Herm decides our playoff fate).

If JAX wins today and next week, then the Jets would need the winner of CIN/DEN to lose their game next week. If that's the case, you should root for CIN today. Denver has San Fran at home next week, a game they should win, while Cincy has Pittsburgh at home.

Luckily, all these scenarios were just thrown out the window. Here's the official scenario:

Jets win out = they're in

[CallOfTheCrow]

Originally Posted by AMYanks

No problem (although it's not Amy, it's my initials A.M., plus Yanks. )

As long as the Jets win out, that game doesn't matter. One team will leave that game 8-7, and as long as the Jets win out, they won't have 7 losses. So in the end, the Jags will be 8-8/9-7, the team that loses between CIN-DEN will be 8-8/9-7, the team that wins will be 9-7/10-6. The Jets would win out, and be 10-6, guaranteeing them a playoff spot.

lol oh man im sorry.

Someone told me that we should be rooting for Denver? I dunno, guess he was wrong then

[BroadwayBomber55]

Well, the San Francisco 49ers have to focus on 2007. A great effort to be in playoff contention this late in the season, despite being one of the youngest teams in the NFL. However, they lost to the Arizona Cardinals 26-20.

In my mind, this young 49ers squad is still a work in progress as the 49ers made some strides this season. So, a good season for the 49ers this season. Maybe in a year or two, they can be a contender in the wide open NFC.

[BroadwayBomber55]

Oh my. The Bengals scored a TD to pull within one against Denver, but the XP was aborted.

ETA: The Broncos will win, 24-23 over the Bengals.