Prognostications (MHR Staff Members Pick Week 1 Winners)
by Brian Shrout on Sep 8, 2010 8:30 PM MDT
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PrintThis is the time of year when NFL fans all across the country, as they prepare for real life football, fantasy football leagues and office football pools begin the laborious process of prognostication on the likely outcomes of 16 football games (excepting of course on bye weeks). There are many ways that people have been known to attempt their predicting of the future in regards to an oblong, leather object and twenty-two manly men locked in what looks strangely like a cross be Greco-Roman wrestling, track sprints, hurdling and baseball pitching. People have been known to build elaborate spreadsheets into which copious statistics are entered in an attempt to calculate the final score. Others work from a "gut feeling." It would not surprise me particularly to discover that crystal balls, tarot cards, darts, dice, coin flips, and ouija boards are pulled out to make a determination of the future.
I once heard of a fan who had thirty-two plush footballs, emblazoned with the logos of each of the NFL teams. He would put them out two by two, according to the weekend games. Whichever one his dog picked up first, that was his pick for that game. Maybe we would be best served by simply closing our eyes and pointing at the names on a list. Whatever your method, it is a fun exercise for many fans as they attempt to win bragging rights around the water cooler. After the jump, you will find which teams were picked by eight MHR staff members. Please offer up your picks in the comments section.
| WEEK 1 | |||||||
| - | John | Kirk | Tim | Matt | |||
| MIN @ NO |
 NO |
 MIN |
NO |
NO |
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CAR @ NYG |
 NYG |
NYG |
 CAR |
NYG |
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| CIN @ NE |
 NE |
NE |
NE |
NE |
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| ATL @ PIT |
 ATL |
 PIT |
ATL |
ATL |
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| OAK @ TEN |
 TEN |
 OAK |
TEN |
TEN |
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| MIA @ BUF |
 MIA |
MIA |
MIA |
MIA |
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| CLE @ TB |
 CLE |
 TB |
TB |
TB |
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| IND @ HOU |
 HOU |
 IND |
HOU |
IND |
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| DET @ CHI |
 CHI |
 DET |
DET |
DET |
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| ARI @ STL |
 ARI |
ARI |
ARI |
ARI |
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| GB @ PHI |
 GB |
 PHI |
GB |
GB |
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| SF @ SEA |
 SF |
SF |
SF |
SF |
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| DAL @ WAS |
 DAL |
DAL |
 WAS |
DAL |
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| BAL @ NYJ |
 BAL |
BAL |
BAL |
BAL |
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| SD @ KC |
 SD |
 KC |
SD |
KC |
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| Last Week | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | |||
| Season Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | |||
| WEEK 1 | |||||||
| - | Ernesto | Sayre | Troy | Brian | |||
| MIN @ NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
MIN |
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CAR @ NYG |
NYG |
NYG |
NYG |
NYG |
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| CIN @ NE |
NE |
NE |
NE |
 CIN |
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| ATL @ PIT |
ATL |
ATL |
ATL |
ATL |
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| OAK @ TEN |
TEN |
TEN |
TEN |
TEN |
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| MIA @ BUF |
MIA |
MIA |
MIA |
MIA |
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| CLE @ TB |
TB |
CLE |
CLE |
TB |
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| IND @ HOU |
IND |
IND |
IND |
HOU |
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| DET @ CHI |
DET |
CHI |
DET |
DET |
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| ARI @ STL |
 STL |
STL |
ARI |
STL |
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| GB @ PHI |
GB |
GB |
GB |
GB |
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| SF @ SEA |
SF |
SF |
SF |
SF |
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| DAL @ WAS |
DAL |
DAL |
WAS |
WAS |
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| BAL @ NYJ |
BAL |
BAL |
 NYJ |
BAL |
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| SD @ KC |
SD |
SD |
SD |
SD |
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| Last Week | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | |||
| Season Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | |||
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Y'all should thank me. Just had my 2nd fantasy football draft
and had the 3rd pick. So I took MJD. So hey, if he goes off on the Broncos on Sunday, my FFB wins! But if my usual jinx happens, then that’s great for the Broncos. :-)
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
As Far
as MJD is concerned, JINX JINX JINX!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Sep 9, 2010 12:58 AM MDT up reply actions
People keep liking the Texans
NOTHING wrong with that. I love the Texans. But they are not better than the Colts, even at home. Houston is a sexy pick because of their offense, but the Colts are not a good team to get in a shootout with. Houston’s secondary is weak, and Peyton will pick them apart all day.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Sep 8, 2010 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Texans, even when they sucked, played the Colts hard at home....
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Who
won’t Peyton pick apart all day? The answer: our secondary in Week 3!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Sep 9, 2010 12:59 AM MDT up reply actions
I didn't see it as a sexy pick
Houston played them close in both games last year. Just gotta wonder when the Texans will make the breakthrough and win a 2nd game against the Colts
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
by Brian Shrout on Sep 8, 2010 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions
The defensive line for Houston always seems to pressure Manning and he'll make mistakes like anyone else if pressured.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. A. Einstein
He threw three picks against us
And still one. If anyone can win a game while still turning the ball over, it’s Manning.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
by Topher Doll on Sep 10, 2010 12:00 AM MDT up reply actions
I still don’t get why you guys avoid the Bronco game.
The only one that matters.
Denver 20 – Jags 10.
Denver: 32-32 until we're not.
by McGeorge on Sep 8, 2010 9:41 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Cuz...
We all pick the Broncos to win every week! :)
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by John Bena on Sep 8, 2010 9:47 PM MDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, that's a given.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Why? You should simply pick the team you think will win. It’s not hard.
Denver: 32-32 until we're not.
Probably for superstitious reasons more than anything
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I'll take that!
Though I see a little higher score…say 32-24 Broncos.
And by the way, sorry for throwing you under the bus.
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by AZ BroncosFan on Sep 9, 2010 12:09 AM MDT up reply actions
What's with predictions only from this bunch of knows nothing?
Where’s Mrs. Bena?
by warmick on Sep 8, 2010 9:42 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
Lol
LOCK IT!!
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
I will let her know...
:)
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LOL
That was the first name I looked for, too!
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Sep 8, 2010 10:13 PM MDT up reply actions
I did ask for her predictions
Personally, I think John didn’t like losing to her last year. (just kidding)
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
by Brian Shrout on Sep 8, 2010 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Classic...you know, you have a point. The thing is up for grabs so long as she isn't around to punish us
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
The guy formerly known as ZAPPA
I guess everyone wants a chance to win it.
Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.
2009-10 back-to-back NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009-10 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
My vote for boldest pick goes to Kirk for tabbing the men in black over Tenn on the road.
I’d be shocked if it pans out, but I’d have to give props if he is right.
I am wondering
For all of Jason Campbell’s issues he is the kind of player who can win you a couple random games. And for their other issues the Raiders have some solid under the radar players.
But on the other side, I don’t like to bet against a Jeff Fisher team. Even after their 0-6 start last season. Good risk though.
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and me a Raider Hater and all
Lol.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Don’t give him props. He’s wrong. Cable and Co will lose this game by 10+ points. They’ll lose a lot of games in 2010, like they always do.
Denver: 32-32 until we're not.
by McGeorge on Sep 8, 2010 10:37 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think it could happen
The Titans don’t have much going for them outside of Johnson, and the Raider offense should be able to put up enough points. I would vote Oakland for that game.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
It could happen
Jokeland made some solid offseason moves, for once. I hate to say it but its hard to see them not being significantly better than last year.
Sooner or later, they ARE going to stop sucking. Now may be the time to start mentally preparing for this.
You're either a fan or you're not.
by TheMastermind on Sep 9, 2010 12:19 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
If
the Raiders beat the Titans, there is no reason for us not to beat the Titans.
BTW
Denver beats Jags 24-13
I would love it if Miami tanked this year…..just so that we could have a high 2nd rounder.
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+2
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by IgorBStrange on Sep 9, 2010 12:29 AM MDT up reply actions
Denver 11
Jax 8
I think it’s going to be just that low scoring and wacky. I’ll let you decide how those numbers happen! lol
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
My thought
I will take it 20-16 the Broncos giving up two first half field goals and a field goal and late TD in the second half.
My glass is three quarters full at all times!
I would be so happy and content with that outcome!
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey, if we're going with wacky
How about the first ever 2-0 NFL game with Denver winning after the Jaguars’ center snaps it over the head of the QB & he boots it out of the end zone to avoid a Broncos touchdown?
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
by Brian Shrout on Sep 8, 2010 10:42 PM MDT up reply actions
lmao!
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Denver 38 to 28
Orton’s aerial attack picks apart the Jags secondary— niftily giving Denver’s run defense another week to gel….
Orton to Gaffney, all day long...
by Broncs Cheer on Sep 8, 2010 11:03 PM MDT up reply actions
lol
Good thing, too, since those 28 Jax points are evidently not coming through the air. : )
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by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Maybe they'll play a baseball game.
LOL
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by TheMastermind on Sep 9, 2010 12:26 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
That's one way to get
Tebow on the field! LOL
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by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions
I'll bite
Denver scores three field goals and racks up a safety late in the third. Jacksonville then is able to mount a drive in the last five minutes of the fourth, scores the TD and goes for two, so that a field goal will tie it. The onside kick is recovered by the Broncos though, and we win!!! Yay.
It takes neither courage nor intelligence to cheer for a team only when that team wins. The true test of a fan's mettle is the same as it is for a player: Were you there when you were needed?
aka Solace
love this scenario
works for me
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Denver: 4 safeties and a record breaking 65 yard field goal from Prater to win it.
Jacksonville: A punt block touchdown, failed two point conversion, and a safety.
There is your wacky.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Sep 9, 2010 9:35 AM MDT up reply actions
LMAO
Certainly accounts for the humidity taxing production. : )
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by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:09 PM MDT up reply actions
Vulgar wittiness aside
I really do thing the Chiefs can beat the Chargers….“IF” they can hold on to the ball. By preseason standards the Chiefs to me have seemed to be the Chiefs of last year and have been handing the ball over on a silver platter. I will still take the Chiefs in the upset.
My glass is three quarters full at all times!
I would LOVE that
I do so hate the Chargers, especially their fans on Broncos Country Forum.
Go Chiefs beat the Chokers.
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by IgorBStrange on Sep 9, 2010 12:31 AM MDT up reply actions
Best chance to beat SD is in September
Floyd Little: HOF Class of 2010.
2009-10 back-to-back NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009-10 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
Agreed
Because come December, they don’t really lose, so get them in a big hole early, make it hard for them later in the season.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Lose in September, followed by winning then followed by losing in January....LOL
I am waiting for SD to not make the playoffs to see how everyone down here handles it.
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True
But I’d take San Diego’s record any day over ours. Making the playoffs and losing is way better then not making it.
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by Topher Doll on Sep 10, 2010 12:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Broncos 23, Jags 20 in OT
I think the Broncos have some issues on the Oline to work out…mainly chemistry
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I agree to a point.
I know we can’t run the ball effectively right now, but I think the passing game is gonna roll! I see us passing all over the Jags and them running all over us.
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by AZ BroncosFan on Sep 9, 2010 12:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Way too close
Jacksonville is terrible. If we don’t win by 10 points even with our issues, we are in trouble.
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by Sayre Bedinger on Sep 9, 2010 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Denver 27 Jax 16. Denver moves the ball at will. Jax moves it but cant find the end zone.
Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.
-- Shug Jordan
by Orange and Blue on Sep 8, 2010 11:53 PM MDT reply actions
No love for Cincy?
Playing the Pats (the no-pas rush Pats). T-Ocho Cinco will have a field day.
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I just want to see what happens...
If and when he tries to get his hands on a rifle.
Getcha popcorn ready, as the guy on the other side of him says.
You're either a fan or you're not.
by TheMastermind on Sep 9, 2010 12:21 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Definitely agree!
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions
TJ
He took his talents to South Beach
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by Sayre Bedinger on Sep 9, 2010 9:38 AM MDT up reply actions
He's still reading
I am still emailing him practically begging for him to bless us with his sack.
"Bombs dropping down overhead. Underground. It's instilled to want to live." -EV
LOL
that reads funny
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by Sayre Bedinger on Sep 9, 2010 11:05 AM MDT up reply actions
you're not the only one
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Then Read this Dude
come back homie…let’s roll one up
Excuse me, do these effectively hide my thunder?
The humanitarian in me hopes he found a life LOL
The realist in me is expecting a Numbers Don’t Lie on Tuesday. : )
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Sep 10, 2010 5:12 PM MDT up reply actions
orton throw for
4 tds
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Thanks for this!
You guys are always a good sounding board for me to compare my picks with… how come so few pickers this year though?
And I’m trying to find the posts, but am failing… just curious, who was the reigning champ from last year?
I had me a vision
The Broncos are going to put up over 30 points on the Jags. That should be enough to win the game.
I expect
scoring on a good portion of our possessions. 31 points seems like a good target #
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by Sayre Bedinger on Sep 9, 2010 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions
Recap score card
1st quarter:
Denver 3 fg
Jac 3 fg
Denver 6 fg
Denver 13 pass td
2nd quarter;
Jac 6 fg
Denver 20 pass td
3rd quarter;
Denver 23 fg
4th quarter;
Jac 13 td
Denver 30 rush td
ROFL
I’m not laughing at your prediction, I’m laughing at my first thought when I saw it:
I was like, “Oh wow, 3 field goals by Denver followed by 3 field goals by Jacksonville, followed by 6 field goals, then 13 passing touchdowns — all in the first quarter. He’s predicting a massacre.”
;-p
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by Brian Shrout on Sep 9, 2010 11:01 AM MDT up reply actions
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