Ravens:
We SUCK. Can you find a more descriptive term? We gave up gobs of yardage on the ground to a team that averaged 60 yards a game, we still can’t run the ball, and pass protection still had it’s lapses. Our pass rush bordered on non-existent, and we once again posted only mid-teen on points. It’s a bye week, and Harbs has some asses to kick for 2 weeks. Losing to the steelers is inexcusable with the way their season has been going. We need answers, and we need them now, because if a trip to Cleveland doesn’t right this ship immediately after the bye week, it’s going to be a long 2nd half to this season.
Orioles:
Orioles are searching for a new pitching coach.
Alouettes
The Als (7-9, 3rd) clubbed 2nd place Hamilton (8-8) 36-5 on Sunday. They play again this weekend, but this time in Hamilton. The Als have already clinched a playoff spot, and are now fighting for the chance to start the playoffs at home.
Blast:
2013-14 Schedule has been released. (Nothing new to report)
Chesapeake Bayhawks: (Home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)
Nothing to report.
Charm:
Nothing to Report.
Capitals (See website for more details):
The Caps have won 2 of 3, but find themselves more points back (8), then they have accumulated thus far (6).
Wizards (See website for more details):
Wizards lost to the Knicks in Baltimore last Thursday.
Mystics (See website for more details):
Nothing to report.
D.C.United (See website for more details):
DC United (3-23-7) lost 1-0 to KC. They will host Houston on Sunday to mercifully end this debacle of a season.
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Schedule
| 2013 Preseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | |
| Th, Aug 8 | @Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:30 PM | W 44-16 | |
| Th, Aug 15 | Atlanta Falcons | 7:30 PM | W 27-23 | |
| Th, Aug 22 | Carolina Panthers | 8:00 PM | L 34-27 | |
| Th, Aug 29 | @Saint Louis Rams | 8:00 PM | L 24-21 | |
| 2013 Regular Season | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Record | Time | Result |
| Th, Sep 5 | @Denver Broncos | 7-4 Overall 2-3 Away |
8:30 PM | L 49-27 |
| Su, Sep 15 | Cleveland Browns | 21-7 Overall 11-3 Home |
1:00 PM | W 14-6 |
| Su, Sep 22 | Houston Texans | 6-1 Overall 3-0 Home |
1:00 PM | W 30-9 |
| Su, Sep 29 | @Buffalo Bills | 3-2 Overall 0-1 Away |
1:00 PM | L 23-20 |
| Su, Oct 6 | @Miami Dolphins | 5-5 Overall 3-4 Away |
1:00 PM | W 26-23 |
| Su, Oct 13 | Green Bay Packers | 1-3 Overall 1-0 Home |
1:00 PM | L 19-17 |
| Su, Oct 20 | @pittsburgh steelers | 15-22 Overall 7-12 Away |
4:25 PM | L 19-16 |
| Su, Nov 3 | @Cleveland Browns | 22-7 Overall 10-4 Away |
4:25 PM | |
| Su, Nov 10 | Cincinnati Bengals | 19-15 Overall 12-5 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Nov 17 | @Chicago Bears | 2-2 Overall 0-2 Away |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Nov 24 | New York Jets | 7-1 Overall 5-0 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Th, Nov 28 | pittsburgh steelers | 15-23 Overall 8-10 Home |
8:30 PM | |
| Su, Dec 8 | Minnesota Vikings | 2-2 Overall 2-1 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| M, Dec 16 | @Detroit Lions | 2-1 Overall 0-1 Away |
8:40 PM | |
| Su, Dec 22 | New England Patriots | 3-7 Overall 1-2 Home |
8:30 PM | |
| Su, Dec 29 | @Cincinnati Bengals | 19-15 Overall 7-10 Away |
1:00 PM | |
Relevant Football Links
- NFL: Tie Breaking Procedures
- Johnny Road Trip NFL Schedules 2010-2017
- PrintYourBrackets.com Good source of printable team schedules
- NFL Rule Book
- Spotrac.com Awesome source of player contracts and impact on salary cap
Iggy’s Predictions
“Past performance does not guarantee future success, but it sure is the way to bet!”
- NFL Week 7:
- Seattle over Arizona (+6.5), but take the points. Arizona has fared better at home, and Seattle is not as good on the road. Those points weren’t enough
- Falcons over Tampa (+7.5), but take the points. With 1 win between them, it’s hard to give up 7.5 points. Tampa needed 1 more point to cover.
- Carolina over Rams (+6.5), but take the points. Carolina has done well at home, but Rams are averaging 36 points a game over last 2 games. Side note, Carolina has 3rd ranked D in NFL, and St. Louis has 29th ranked offense, despite recent surge in points. Panthers doubled them up 30-15.
- Detroit over Bengals (+2.5). Detroit beat Cleveland, and Cleveland beat Cincy, so… Buzzer beater wins it again for Bengals.
- Chargers over Jags (+7.5), but take the points. Jags are showing some rebound from horrific start, and Chargers have 28th ranked D. Jags home field didn’t help.
- Fins over Bills (+8.5), but take the points. Bills are 4-2 as the under dog this season, giving the Bengals a scare just last week. Fins have bad front line. Bills not only cover, but win.
- Patriots over Jets (+4.5). Jets still lack identity, despite having a better record against the spread than New England. Took OT, but Jets win… What’s up with Pats?
- Dallas (+2.5) over Philly. Eagles have 3rd best Offense in league compared to Dallas 29th ranked Defense, but Cowboys have more firepower. Not the shootout I expected, but Boys won.
- Skins over Chicago (+1.5). Skins at home has to mean something, right? Another league sanctioned shootout has Skins on top.
- Niners over Tennessee (+4.5), but take the points. Tennessee seems to play close games, even with Locker out. Niners crushed.
- Baltimore (+1.5) over pittsburgh. Ravens will struggle, but find a way to win. They are 3-1 as the dog this season. *&^$%!Q*^&%!*&^
- Packers over Browns (+10.5). Browns lost to Lions by 14, and Packers beat Lions by 13. Browns are disoriented.
- Chiefs over Houston (+6.5). Houston is completely lost on Offense right now, despite having #1 Defense in NFL. KC wins by 1, maybe close to that first loss.
- Denver over Indy (+6.5). Denver doesn’t play close games. Colts hand Denver first loss after Manning crys in the pregame.
- Giants over Vikings (+3.5). They combine for a 1-10 record, showing the neither team, but with the Vikings 31st ranked Defense, Eli should find enough holes to win and cover. …and he did.
- Last Week:: 10-5 Straight Up, and 5-10 Against the Spread
- Season:: 65-42 Straight Up, and 49-58 Against the Spread
- NFL Week 8:
- Carolina over Tampa (+6.5). Carolina has been coming on strong after a slow start.
- Cowboys (+2.5) over Detroit. Detroit has some injuries, and Boys are 3-0 as the Dog.
- Niners over Jax (+16.5). Niners are 5-1 as the Favorite, and Jacksonville is 1-6 as the Dog.
- Chiefs over Cleveland (+7.5). Cleveland is having some major injury issues, although I was very tempted by those points and Cleveland’s Defense.
- Pats over Fins (+6.5) but take the points. Miami is bad, just not great. Pats are on a downward spiral, but can do better with their TE back.
- Saints over Bills (+12.5), but take the points. Buffalo is 5-2 as the underdog.
- Eagles over Giants (+6.5), but take the points. Heads or tails, call it in the air!
- steelers over Raiders (+2.5). Ravens gave them what they didn’t need: Momentum and Confidence, damn it!
- Bengals over Jets (+6.5), but take the points. Cincy has made a habit of sneaking away with a late score to win.
- Cardinals over Falcons (+2.5). Going with the Home team in a game of failing teams.
- Denver over Washington (+12.5), but take the points. Look for another major shootout as Denver looks to avenge that loss to the Colts.
- Packers over Minnesota (+9.5). After Monday’s debacle, Vikings are in COMPLETE disarray.
- Hawks over Rams (+10.5). Playing the odds again, Seattle is 5-2 as the favorite and the Rams are 1-4 as the dog.
- MLB (5-3)
- Red Sox over Tigers. In regular season, Red Sox took 2 of 3 in Fenway, but lost 3 of 4 at Tiger Stadium, but Red Sox have home field advantage. Expect Sox in 7.Sox in 6
- Cardinals over Dodgers. St. Louis took 2 of 3 in LA, and 3 of 4 at home in the regular season. Look for Cardinals to make quick work of the Dodgers. Cards in 6
- Cards over Sox in 6. They say offense wins games, but defense wins championships… well… St. Louis has a better defense (fielding and pitching).
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