Pretenders/Contenders(NFL)

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wes_mantooth
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Nov 28, 2010 7:57pm
Tampa
KC
Oakland
Atlanta(best record in football)
Indy


I just cannot see any of these teams doing much in the playoffs, but Atlanta just keeps on winning. Indy is so beat up I think they are now a pretender. Any other teams that are in playoff position that you think will either not make the playoffs or will get bounced early on?
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KR1245
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Nov 28, 2010 7:59pm
I dont think the Bears are gonna last long in the playoffs
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justincredible
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Nov 28, 2010 8:00pm
Atlanta is a contender. They'll definitely be in it until the end. I think the NFC title game will be a rematch of their game today (vs Green Bay).

The rest won't do much if they make it into the playoffs.
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Ironman92
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Nov 28, 2010 8:00pm
Atlanta is tough at home. Their defense is quite up to the task and Ryan is very good at QB.....they certainly don't feel like a playoff team...but I think they are tougher than they look from the outside.

But honestly every team seems pretty beatable....playoffs should be fun...other than the GD referees.
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wes_mantooth
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Nov 28, 2010 8:01pm
KR1245;579643 wrote:I dont think the Bears are gonna last long in the playoffs

holy shit...I didn't even realize they were a 3 loss team....haha, I need to pay attention.
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Nov 28, 2010 8:03pm
KR1245;579643 wrote:I dont think the Bears are gonna last long in the playoffs

I think I agree, but their defense is pretty damn good. It will keep them in every ball game they play.
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Ironman92
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Nov 28, 2010 8:23pm
Chicago will keep winning as long as they keep giving Cutler time to throw....he gets pressured he'll notch some big interceptions...but he can throw and the defense is good and they are tough at home.
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Art Modell
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Nov 28, 2010 8:47pm
Final Four:
Steelers
Patriots
Falcons
Packers
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justincredible
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Nov 28, 2010 8:51pm
Art Modell;579775 wrote:Final Four:
Steelers
Patriots
Falcons
Packers

I'll say:
Jets
Ravens
Packers
Falcons
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THE4RINGZ
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Nov 28, 2010 8:58pm
The Jets and the Steelers seem to be strug-a-ling lately.

Ravens
Patriots
Packers
Falcons
wes_mantooth's avatar
wes_mantooth
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Nov 28, 2010 8:59pm
Pats
Jets
Falcons
Packers
Ironman92's avatar
Ironman92
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Nov 28, 2010 9:01pm
IF the Steelers could somehow solve the NUMEROUS holding calls they are a contender....but they keep biting them almost too much.

I'll guess

Jets
Pats
Falcons
Saints

It's a tough tough call. I bet if I started a thread now that no one could get the final 4 teams.....in fact sounds fun.
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justincredible
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Nov 28, 2010 9:02pm
THE4RINGZ;579805 wrote:The Jets and the Steelers seem to be strug-a-ling lately.

Maybe, but they are winning.
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THE4RINGZ
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Nov 28, 2010 9:05pm
justincredible;579819 wrote:Maybe, but they are winning.
Struggling against below average teams doesn't bode well for a deep play off run.
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justincredible
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Nov 28, 2010 9:08pm
THE4RINGZ;579833 wrote:Struggling against below average teams doesn't bode well for a deep play off run.

Maybe. The Jets "backed" into the playoffs last year and had a pretty good playoff run, no?
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Ironman92
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Nov 28, 2010 9:10pm
One thing is for sure....you can't win in the playoffs if you don't make it to the playoffs.
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justincredible
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Nov 28, 2010 9:11pm
Ironman92;579857 wrote:One thing is for sure....you can't win in the playoffs if you don't make it to the playoffs.

I think you're right.
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Ironman92
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Nov 28, 2010 9:14pm
6th time this year
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justincredible
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Nov 28, 2010 9:17pm
Congrats, bro!
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sportswizuhrd
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Nov 28, 2010 9:27pm
Bears will be good as long as Cutler keeps bangin' Kristen Cavalari(Laguna Beach chick).
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Nate
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Nov 29, 2010 11:49am
AFC

Patriots
Chargers

NFC

Packers
Falcons