Predictor Picks for Week 16

by mgrex03 on Dec 18, 2008 12:43 PM EST Comment 23 comments

Last week, the Predictor was 10-6, for the second week in a row. That puts me at 139-85 on the season, which is 62.1%. Still strong.

I'd also like to point out that it was all over Minnesota taking it to the Cardinals last week, and would have had another win had the Chiefs not completely blown the game against the Chargers.

Here are the picks for Week 16:

Win %	Away	Home	Win %
35.8%	Indianapolis	Jacksonville	64.2%
98.8%	Baltimore	Dallas	1.2%
52.5%	Cincinnati	Cleveland	47.5%
61.4%	New Orleans	Detroit	38.6%
65.6%	Miami	Kansas City	34.4%
12.7%	Arizona	New England	87.3%
89.4%	San Francisco	St. Louis	10.6%
52.5%	Pittsburgh	Tennessee	47.5%
29.2%	San Diego	Tampa Bay	70.8%
16.4%	Buffalo	Denver	83.6%
24.5%	Houston	Oakland	75.5%
57.4%	N.Y. Jets	Seattle	42.6%
9.6%	Atlanta	Minnesota	90.4%
30.0%	Philadelphia	Washington	70.0%
48.9%	Carolina	N.Y. Giants	51.1%
52.5%	Green Bay	Chicago	47.5%

Not really related to these picks, but I'd like to know who has the NFL Network, and who doesn't. I've had it on my cable system ever since it started, so I've never lived without it. Just trying to get an idea how many people don't have it.

Poll

Do you have the NFL Network at home?

Yes

71 votes

No

58 votes

129 votes | Poll has closed

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NFL network

and the NFL sunday ticket are the only way to get any football up here, otherwise I be stuck with bills games every sunday and whatever other teams the canadian broadcaster’s stick me with..

An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know everything about nothing...

by bluegirl on Dec 18, 2008 12:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Have you noticed

That now in Canada we can’t order the games individually thru pay per view we now have to get the NFL sunday ticket.

I think that is garbage, it basically works out to me paying like $25.00 to see a colts game because usaully about half end up on one of the HD or time shift networks.

by canadiancolts on Dec 18, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

not too bad

is less than $200 for the whole package, and I do like to be able to watch whatever game I like. cheaper than going to a sports bar most weeks to get the game.

An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know everything about nothing...

by bluegirl on Dec 18, 2008 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

technically...

I have NFL network at “home”, but I’m at college, and my dorm only has basic cable… and I’m rarely home. So I voted no.

by hahasound on Dec 18, 2008 12:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I had NFL channel through last year.

Moved to an area that doesn’t offer it over the summer.

I swear, I had the NFLN on 24/7 – just like they say…I miss it so much!

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Dec 18, 2008 12:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Picks

Its picking against Indy…is the Detroit game factored in?

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Dec 18, 2008 12:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It is

I’m guessing (without looking) it has to do with Rushing Attempts difference and Time of Possession difference.

Like I’ve said before, I’m riding the wave of the first cut of this. It should be better in future seasons.

by mgrex03 on Dec 18, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NFL.com

If you don’t have the NFL Network, you can just visit NFL.com and watch the game there.

I almost like watching the game better on my computer, you can choose what camera angles you want to watch.

by Carolina Colt on Dec 18, 2008 12:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I hate their broadcast...

too much in studio time and not enough football. Plus the chance of choppy video is always high with them. It is funny, they put money into advertising that should have been used to improve the video stream.

Go Colts!

by Marked Hoosier on Dec 18, 2008 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I hate the nfl.com broadcast too

But I did pony up for NFL Fieldpass for access to all 32 flagship radio station broadcast. I really like being able to choose which commentary (home or away team) I like best for any given matchup. Plus, when the radio goes to commercial, the Fieldpass (which is just streaming audio) goes to an inoffensive football anthem type filler music til the game resumes.

And the local radio commentators are SOOO much less irritating than the national station guys on the tube anyway, and they do a fantastic job of making the game come alive without a picture. I keep the NFL gamecenter picture of the game up while listening to the Fieldpass commentary.

It also is fun if I’m reading Stampede Blue (or another blog, depending on the game) because with fully descriptive radio commentary, I don’t miss a play, and there’s no discernable time lag.

May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.

by juperee on Dec 18, 2008 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't have it..

because I refuse to pay extra to watch commercials. My cable company has it on that “sports tier” which is just another way to get me to pay more each month, and what do I get in return? Maybe 3, 4 good games tops… all crammed chock full of commercials just like on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN. But hey, the NFL seems to not really be caring anymore about taking care of the fans, everything with the sport is getting expensive and they don’t care.

my 2 cents…

Go Colts!

by Marked Hoosier on Dec 18, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Comcast?

I get the same “sports tier” crap from the cable company. I refuse to pay extra so I’m stuck not having NFLN.

by TouchdownMonkey on Dec 18, 2008 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Just because I'm curious

What other channels come on the “sports tier”, and how much is it per month?

In Virginia, Classic Sports, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, NFL, NHL, VS, Gold, were all on the Sports Tier, and it was 1.99 / month. Cox Communications.

by mgrex03 on Dec 18, 2008 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I got Comcast...

I was paying 5 bucks a month for the sports tier (or 4.95 actually), and I doubt the price has changed. I see from the website it is NFL Net, NBA TV, NHL Network, CBS College sports network, Fox college sports, and the tennis channel. Plus other channels depending on your region.

I can tell you the only thing I would want is NFL Net, and even though I love me some NFL… I don’t love it enough to pay any extra money to greedy Comcast to watch a couple games.

It is the principal of the whole thing…

Go Colts!

by Marked Hoosier on Dec 18, 2008 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep same, Comcast, 5 bucks...I'm a sucker for some football

Also got the Big Ten Network, woot!

by MarkFive05 on Dec 18, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

MAAAARRRRKKKK!

by colts9318rock on Dec 18, 2008 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

CCOOOOOLLLLTTTTSS!

by MarkFive05 on Dec 18, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm calling it!

I’m calling that the Detroit Lions will get their first win of the season playing against the ’Aints in Detroit. The Lions gave us a good game last week, they are playing at a high level of intensity, and they are at home. The ’Aints on the other hand have a number of key injuries (Bush, McAlister (still?)), but most importantly their defense plays horribly on the road.

Lions 27 – ’Aints 24

by MarkFive05 on Dec 18, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs