The Guru and Friends Predict Week 5

by John Bena on Oct 3, 2008 6:55 AM MDT Comment 43 comments

Each year, I have given my thoughts and expertise a run for their money by publicly making my picks for each game every week. To add a twist, the fine contributors of MileHighReport have agreed to do the same, along with my lovely wife, with the winner laying claim to the Title of "Best Game Picker On MHR Until Next Year..." or something like that.

My thanks to Styg50, HoosierTeacher, Zappa, MDierk and Melissa for agreeing to partake in a little bit of fun. Without further ado, the picks --

GAME	TheSportsGuru	Styg50	HoosierTeacher	Zappa	MDierk	Melissa
CHI @ DET
S.D. @ MIA
WAS @ PHI
TEN @ BAL
ATL @ G.B.
SEA @ NYG
K.C. @ CAR
IND @ HOU
CIN @ DAL
BUF @ ARI
N.E. @ S.F.
T.B. @ DEN
PIT @ JAX
MIN @ N.O
W-L	35-25	37-23	40-20	40-20	39-21	39-21

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Rather interesting

Seem to give the 49ers a lot of respect and Pittsburgh not much

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Oct 3, 2008 11:14 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Steelers have some injury problems and the 49ers match up well against the run deficient Patriots.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I could see it, but I really don't like any NFC West team playing outside their division

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum

by Broncoman on Oct 3, 2008 12:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I could also be blind to my secret hatred of New England Patriots. :)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 1:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Secret?

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

"I love your analysis of our team. Its kinda like watching a spider monkey trying to figure out a jar of peanuts.. you know whats going on.. you know whats in there, but to actually figure it out, is just a bit beyond your mental skills..."
- Bronco Dano

by DesertBroncoFan on Oct 3, 2008 1:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

secret...sacred. similar words.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guru going for the upset with Arizona huh?

Is Buffalo not legit?

InYoFace Phadouche! InYoFace

by InYoFace on Oct 3, 2008 12:31 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I toyed with the idea of picking that upset, but then I realized that Arizona has no backbone.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought about it too.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Oct 3, 2008 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

A few things

It seems as Melissa’s totals are of by 13 games. Could you put the prior weeks records above your guys overall one. Cuz I am curious how you guys ended up last week, especially Styg. I think the Ravens and Ariz are going to win their home games this week. Just a feeling. I feel Ariz is playing at home after spending the past 2 weeks on the least coast. Plus I think the Ravens with their defense and the fact that Tenn will real conservative in their offensive game plan will work towards the Ravens

somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong

by broncfanstuckinsd on Oct 3, 2008 1:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I will fix it.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Bal / Ten game

…was a killer for me to pick. I hated having to pick that one.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Oct 3, 2008 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Ravens D looked terribly tired Monday night...that's what sent me over to the Titan's

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 4:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

intial cap

of the TENvBAL game was 24-10 Tennessee. After factoring in as many of the intangibles as I could think of, I had a score of 16-18 Baltimore. I thought about it for a long time and decided that the home advantage for Baltimore simply isn’t established enough, and that a FG swing in favor of TEN was better than a 50-50 chance. So I am going with 19-18 TEN.

And I am pretty sure I did crappy last week, well below .500. I went into the Sunday night game with a chance to either finish one behind HT or 3 behind, and of course I tanked.

My initial cap of the ARI game was 27-22 BUF, so it is far from a sure BUF win, but I can’t really give ARI much of a homefield advantage right now, and I just don’t think that team has the stones to respond to their east coast losing streak. Also I think that BUF gets pretty good work out of its defense on the road, so I would give them a +2 road advantage, which more than likely cancels out most any other advantage that ARI will bring to the table.

It is still a one score game though, far from certain.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 3, 2008 3:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd take Baltimore in that one too.

I’m having a vision… Joe Flacco plays efficiently and throws a fourth quarter TD as the Ravens beat the Titans 16-10…

After seeing what Ray Lewis did to Rashard Mendenhall last week, I’d watch out if I were Chris Johnson. Man, the Ravens can play D. To go on the road at Pitt and play that well speaks volumes for what this team can do.

Watch out for Philadelphia-Washington also. Jason Campbell can play.

3-1.

by papigrande on Oct 3, 2008 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations HT and Zappa. Looks like the tie breaker game is Tenn @ Bal. Good luck to all!

by metalman5050 on Oct 3, 2008 5:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That one along with the SF/NE game

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 4

by weazel on Oct 3, 2008 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you comparing notes?

All too in step… For having six people choose the games there are only four unique opinions and of those only one differs by more than just one team selection. Kudos to the Gu for swinging out away from the pack and choosing the Cards. There are a couple divisional matchups up there… DC vs. Philly and Chi vs. Detroit… After last week we all know that in “sure thing” interdivisional matchups things rarely play out as they should… How can there be such uniformity!? Schenanigans!

Seriously… No cheating off each other next time.

by Jezru on Oct 3, 2008 5:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

And another thing!

Green Bay has been decimated by injuries! You all picked them to win? What about Aaron Rodgers?! What about Jenkins their DE that’s out?

You have angered the Jezru.

by Jezru on Oct 3, 2008 5:42 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought the same thing.

I guess with Rodgers health still up in th air, I figured there would be at least someone going for ATL

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 4

by weazel on Oct 3, 2008 7:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guru told us we could change picks for injuries up until an hour before games.

With Rodgers being a game time decision, I’m guessing he plays. Jenkins is a loss, but the overall defense still looks effective to me.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Oct 5, 2008 12:37 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I neither read other peoples picks...

…nor do I send mine to anyone but Guru. I think each of us makes our own decisions as best we can, and independent of each other. This week was easier to pick than most.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Oct 5, 2008 12:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like...

You guys seem to all be in sync this week. I do think it is funny though how we would never thought that the 49ers would beat the Pats this decade. Here we are now and I think the niners will win lol.

"Hey Raiders fans!!! If you leave now you can beat traffic!"
-Rod Smith

by GarretBarnes on Oct 3, 2008 6:57 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I need some fantasy advice.

I’m currently carrying 3 QB’s. I drafted Ben Roethlisberger to be my number one guy, but with the emergence of Aaron Rodgers, I’ve been sitting him since week 2 and loving it. Now both are questionable with shoulder injuries, and seeing as you use your shoulder to throw…..

Basically what I’m asking is if anyone knows how serious their injuries are. Ben’s had his for a couple of weeks and been fine, but Rodgers probably isn’t as tough (who is?) and the injury might have a different effect on him.

I was looking through the names of available QB’s and one of the names that jumped out at me was Brian Griese, mostly of course because he’s playing us. I need to know, should I start him even if Rodgers or Roethlisberger can go? What if only one of them is hurt? At this point I’m leaning towards starting Griese after seeing what Russell, Rivers, Brees, and Huard have done to our secondary (each had at least a TD, and only Rivers threw a pick— holy crap, we only have one pick all year long?! Boo!!) but I have a bad feeling about it…

Anyone out there want to help me? Besides Zappa.. I don’t accept “advice” from division rivals.

3-1.

by papigrande on Oct 3, 2008 8:35 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I would start Griese. lol

If not him, then Rodgers against Atlanta.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dammit I said NOT you.

But I will accet your advice and not start Roethlisberger, whatever happens. Maybe I can package him with Jamal Lewis and see if anybody jumps…

3-1.

by papigrande on Oct 4, 2008 6:42 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would cut roethlisberger

and also rodgers. Then just wait a while and think it over, take a couple of days to scan the waiver wires…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 3, 2008 11:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking about cutting Roethlisberger

but not Rodgers. He’s been amazing up until he got hurt. The thing about our league, though, is that there’s no one on the wires that’s any good, besides Griese, and he throws too many picks to be a reliable option to start every week… I guess I’ll carry three until I decide whoch one’s the best… lol. Rodgers at least has the best receivers by far.

3-1.

by papigrande on Oct 4, 2008 6:41 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rogers/Roethlisberger

Rogers has a dislocated or sprained shoulder and has only been ablt to toss a few tennis balls this week. If he plays, I doubt he’ll be effective. Ben had to have an injection in his shoulder on Wednesday or Thursday. Steelers lost a starting guard, Simmons, for the year (from a really bad O line) and they are down to their 4th RB. Ben’s gonna get killed.

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. Earl Weaver.

by bradley on Oct 4, 2008 8:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks... I'll trade him to Zappa. HEH.

I guess I’ll keep Rodgers/ Griese, with Griese as my indefinite starter until Rodgers gets healthy. Thanks!

3-1.

by papigrande on Oct 4, 2008 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

cut big ben...i'll take him

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 4, 2008 10:18 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course you will, your starting QB is Derek Anderson.

D’oh! How about a trade? You package it up, and I’ll see if it’s something I like.

3-1.

by papigrande on Oct 4, 2008 11:57 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't Cut Either

At this point it might be a mistake. If either makes a comback both of which are likely you will regret it. Start Rodgers it is less serious. But he is still a game time decsion.

"Hey Raiders fans!!! If you leave now you can beat traffic!"
-Rod Smith

by GarretBarnes on Oct 4, 2008 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

shhhh....

I’m in his division too…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 4, 2008 3:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

My Picks.

Just for fun: CHI, SD, WAS, TEN, ATL, NYG, CAR, IND, DAL, BUF, NE, DEN, JAX and MIN. Maybe I’m a bit too upset minded, but it’s been a wacky season. Go Broncos!

Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/

by ejruiz on Oct 3, 2008 10:15 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

The biggest problem I see---is that none of you seem to accept that we have a bad team..............

I don’t like it any more than you—but I am very nervouse this game—in fact I am in doubt (big-time). I guess I come from the old school when defense is what made each why it happened. We are at home (such an advantage) I hope Cutler, Brandon, Royal, and our defense step up. We will not win this game if all aspects of our positives do not show up.

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Oct 3, 2008 10:21 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I will not pick against Denver until we face Favre.

You need to take a vacation in La La Land Mike…I too started to have doubts, but it feels so much better to wrap yourself in a nice warm and cozy Bronco only blanket!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 10:27 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zappa--you almost bring me back--thankyou! I find me trying to find my way back to 'The Land' ....and I want back...

13-3 baby? I almost remember.

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Oct 3, 2008 10:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

3-1 X 4...= 12-4 We only need to pick up that one more win. ;-)

this weekend….

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 3, 2008 11:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

We win against Favre...it is more truth than what I see this week. I have to see something to turn again towards the 'Land'.

The best defense is a good offense!
I hope.

by Mike Clark on Oct 3, 2008 11:23 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

you give NY

way too much credit. Granted denvers defense sucks right now but it is better than Ny’s. Favre is so effing overrated its not even funny. If he is soooooooooooooooooo good why couldnt he do more against SD’s defense? Nobody has answered that, instead are sucking up to that piece of crap. I hope Denver goes in and beats them 50-7

somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong

by broncfanstuckinsd on Oct 4, 2008 1:15 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well,

I hate to support Favre, but SD does have a decent defense.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Oct 5, 2008 12:40 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I Wouldn't Say "Bad"...

I know I’ve been pretty negative and pessamistic lately (perhaps a reaction to what I feel is an overly optimistic majority) so I’m glad I can be on this side of that fence for one. We’re a flawed team, perhaps fatally so, but we’re dangerous and should be on the right side of .500 when it’s all said and done. I’m nervous about the game against the Bucs as well, but I think we can win and, even if we don’t, we’ll still be in good shape overall. I thought we’d be onyl a notch above or below .500 after five games, so we’re right on track at worst in my book. Go Broncos!

Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/

by ejruiz on Oct 4, 2008 5:15 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs