I can see why Denver is there. That impressive 3 point win at home over that powerful Miami team. Maybe it was the impressive home loss to the Raiders a few weeks back. Their QB does have the best middle finger in the league. Does your system exclude a team if they don't make the playoffs? We'll see in a few weeks as Denver will be sitting at home.
Some facts for sammy the sage
One of the reasons the Falcons are off this list is QB Mike Vick. His style of play is not how teams win Super Bowls. The QB needs to be throwing the football to his receivers, not running down field and having his receivers throwing blocks for him.
The Falcons are "technically" the number one rushing team in the NFL. Back in 2000 the Oakland Raiders led the league in rushing as well. Unfortunately, QB Rich Gannon had 529 of those league leading rushing yards. The team only had a running back go over 100 yards a total of four times during the regular season, not what you would expect from the "number one rushing offense."
Right now Mike Vick has run for 821 yards and is 5th in the NFC in rushing. He has had 3 games where he went over 100 yards. Warrick Dunn has had two. Where does Vick rank in completion percantage or passer rating? Nowhere near the level a QB needs to be if you want to win the Super Bowl.
Big Lou
One of the reasons the Falcons are off this list is QB Mike Vick. His style of play is not how teams win Super Bowls. The QB needs to be throwing the football to his receivers, not running down field and having his receivers throwing blocks for him.
The Falcons are "technically" the number one rushing team in the NFL. Back in 2000 the Oakland Raiders led the league in rushing as well. Unfortunately, QB Rich Gannon had 529 of those league leading rushing yards. The team only had a running back go over 100 yards a total of four times during the regular season, not what you would expect from the "number one rushing offense."
Right now Mike Vick has run for 821 yards and is 5th in the NFC in rushing. He has had 3 games where he went over 100 yards. Warrick Dunn has had two. Where does Vick rank in completion percantage or passer rating? Nowhere near the level a QB needs to be if you want to win the Super Bowl.
Big Lou
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none of the teams that are left will make the superbowl.
indy will beat someone besides philly.
jmo....
GAME.
So someone besides Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Diego, New England, Denver or New York Jets is going to make the Super Bowl? Please list who you believe will win it all.
Big Lou
none of the teams that are left will make the superbowl.
indy will beat someone besides philly.
jmo....
GAME.
So someone besides Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Diego, New England, Denver or New York Jets is going to make the Super Bowl? Please list who you believe will win it all.
Big Lou
I would not have Denver on the AFC list....If they play Indy in the playoffs, look for much of the same as the playoff game last year....a rout! Be careful with the Colts, as much as I dislike them, they can put a lot of pressure on opposing teams. You take a couple of possessions without scoring, you are liable of being down 14 quick points.
Interesting you took Indy off your list. I guess defensive stats are more important than winning.
As far as the Patriots are concerned, I really believed New England would roll and win another SB but after Monday night forget it. Teams that win Super Bowls do not lose an 11 point lead with 2 mins left to one of the worst teams in the league.
Cincy lit them up the week before and Miami did the same. Its just not suppose to happen especially this late in the season.
IMO, you knocked the wrong team out.
As far as the Patriots are concerned, I really believed New England would roll and win another SB but after Monday night forget it. Teams that win Super Bowls do not lose an 11 point lead with 2 mins left to one of the worst teams in the league.
Cincy lit them up the week before and Miami did the same. Its just not suppose to happen especially this late in the season.
IMO, you knocked the wrong team out.
The '99 Rams/'04 Colts by the numbers
1999 Rams:
Allowed an average of 316 yards per game, 3.9 yards per play on defense during the regular season.
2004 Colts:
Currenlty allowing an average of 364 yards per game, 5.6 yards per play.
1999 Rams:
Allowed 74.3 rushing yards per game during the regular season, 3.5 yards per rush.
2004 Colts:
Allowing 123.6 rushing yards per game, 4.7 yards per rush.
1999 Rams:
Had homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
2004 Colts:
Currently fighting for the No. 3 seed, meaning two road playoff games to even reach the Super Bowl.
When the Rams offense fizzled in the conference finals and the super bowl, the defense stepped up, allowing 6 points against Tampa Bay and 16 against the Titans.
Do you believe the Colts defense can step up and carry this team if and when Manning and the offense has a bad game? I wouldn't bet on it.
Big Lou
1999 Rams:
Allowed an average of 316 yards per game, 3.9 yards per play on defense during the regular season.
2004 Colts:
Currenlty allowing an average of 364 yards per game, 5.6 yards per play.
1999 Rams:
Allowed 74.3 rushing yards per game during the regular season, 3.5 yards per rush.
2004 Colts:
Allowing 123.6 rushing yards per game, 4.7 yards per rush.
1999 Rams:
Had homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
2004 Colts:
Currently fighting for the No. 3 seed, meaning two road playoff games to even reach the Super Bowl.
When the Rams offense fizzled in the conference finals and the super bowl, the defense stepped up, allowing 6 points against Tampa Bay and 16 against the Titans.
Do you believe the Colts defense can step up and carry this team if and when Manning and the offense has a bad game? I wouldn't bet on it.
Big Lou
