Pigskin Playoff Pick ‘Em

[Garrell]

I will pick up the baton if Bill isn’t. Same rules as last year.
Password is still “roland”.
First games are Saturday so hurry and jump in.
I see two others already in.

[NeedfulKings]

This "Bill" will play along. The other Bill (Merlin) offered a trophy last year, but I didn't want to get too involved and mix it up with the regular season stuff. I'm good with just having bragging rights. :)

Some day in the future, ESPN may combine the two and we'll run our contest all the way to the Super Bowl.

OK - after joining the group, this is a crazy contest! Interesting and probably more fun for the Fantasy players. You pick a lot of elements of a specific game, aside from win/loss. Examples: most passing yards, touchdowns, over/under, etc. Interesting. I'm in the game!!!!

[Garrell]

Trophies for the top 2 again.
Also, they added Vegas like picks-most yards, td’s, etc…and they count!

[NeedfulKings]

Trophies for the top 2 again.
Also, they added Vegas like picks-most yards, td’s, etc…and they count!

I saw that! Very intriguing on how this plays out. :)

[Garrell]

Got 6 entries and counting....

[Merlin1958]

Link? And I'll pop for a trophy again if you all would like. Let me know.
Who knows? Maybe I'll get to buy it, and display it for myself!! LOL

[Garrell]

https://fantasy.espn.com/games/nfl-pigskin-playoff-pickem-2021/group?id=4506c225-fbbd-32a4-87ba-2319ca875f3e
Hoping I got it right. I will cover/get the 2 trophies. 1st & 2nd like last year.

[Merlin1958]

https://fantasy.espn.com/games/nfl-pigskin-playoff-pickem-2021/group?id=4506c225-fbbd-32a4-87ba-2319ca875f3e
Hoping I got it right. I will cover/get the 2 trophies. 1st & 2nd like last year.

Cool Beans!! I'll send you my address! lol

[Lurker]

Thanks guys. More continuing my football education. I now understand what over/under means. Basically because that concept is simple.

But if someone could explain to me how you can have half a pass as in "Over/Under 2.5 passing touchdowns by Tom Brady?" I can see someone throwing 2 or 3 touchdown passes but 2.5? WTH?

[Garrell]

Makes you choose basically choose 2 or less, 3 or more

[Lurker]

Thanks for clearing that up. I guess all interests have their own weird language and rules.

[NeedfulKings]

Thanks for clearing that up. I guess all interests have their own weird language and rules.

I am the least geekiest football fan. One reason I never gravitated to either fantasy football or betting on football. Stats don't usually interest me. For me, it's as simple as who has the most points at the end of the game. :)

This contest does make me pay more attention to more things on the field. I am digging that.

[Jon]

Damn!


Am i too late Garell? Bill of the Southwest?

[Jon]

Looks like it's too late.
Good luck all!!


I hope you have better officials than at the Bengals/Raiders game. Not only the issue with the whistle...the officials interjected themselves way too much in that game.

[Garrell]

Yea, but I am actually proud of the Raiders for the first time since the 80’s.

[Jon]

I feel Carr has potential for more.

[Merlin1958]

Raiders were robbed!!!

[Garrell]

We are used to it....sadly.

[Jon]

Raiders were robbed!!!




Yup. Did the NFL make any statements about the officiating crew? They made several fuck ups that went against L.V. Phantom roughing the passer penalty...phantom P.I.

[Jon]

I think the Bills/Chiefs game should have been the Superbowl.

[Garrell]

Amazing weekend of games. The last being an all time classic.

[BedOfRoses]

I agree! That was crazy and spectacular all at the same time.

[Johnny007]

I've never liked the NFL rule(s) for overtime. My solution is simple:

Regular season rule -- a 10-minute "quarter" where you play an additional 10 minutes just like a regular game. Most points scored after that 10-minute period is the winner. Seems completely fair to both teams.

Playoff rule -- an additional 15-minute quarter added to the game. If there is still no winner after that quarter, then the winner will be the team that scores the next point. Seems easy, logical and fair to me...and to the teams involved.

Any thoughts?

John

[Garrell]

Go with the college rules.

[fernandito]

I agree, change to College rules. The way its set up right now -and especially at this point in the season where high powered offenses are more than likely than not to convert TD- whoever wins the coin toss wins the game.

Mahomes scoring a TD and then Allen getting a chance to bring them back from the brink yet again; tell me that wouldn't have made the game even more epic?

[Merlin1958]

I agree, change to College rules. The way its set up right now -and especially at this point in the season where high powered offenses are more than likely than not to convert TD- whoever wins the coin toss wins the game.

Mahomes scoring a TD and then Allen getting a chance to bring them back from the brink yet again; tell me that wouldn't have made the game even more epic?

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Joe315]

I've never liked the NFL rule(s) for overtime. My solution is simple:

Regular season rule -- a 10-minute "quarter" where you play an additional 10 minutes just like a regular game. Most points scored after that 10-minute period is the winner. Seems completely fair to both teams.

Playoff rule -- an additional 15-minute quarter added to the game. If there is still no winner after that quarter, then the winner will be the team that scores the next point. Seems easy, logical and fair to me...and to the teams involved.

Any thoughts?

John

I’m fine with the rule as is for the regular season. Playoffs it should be extra quarters until there is a winner. Or college rules if they are worried about time.

[Jon]

I'd like to see the college rule for OT.

[NeedfulKings]

I'm looking forward to the Super Bowl. I married into a Rams Fan family, so when the Seahawks aren't playing, we pull for the Rams. Glad to see Brady NOT in the big game.

[amd013]

I'm looking forward to the Super Bowl. I married into a Rams Fan family, so when the Seahawks aren't playing, we pull for the Rams. Glad to see Brady NOT in the big game.

Me Too, but I was born into a Bengals Fan family. Who Dey!!!!!

[Jon]

I watch football for certain teams like most folks but I also watch when certain players are on. The Rams have several players I like to see.

[Merlin1958]

I watch football for certain teams like most folks but I also watch when certain players are on. The Rams have several players I like to see.

Yeah, I'm kinda rooting for, Stafford. That guy is an amazing QB and he rotted in, Detroit for so long I hope he wins one. That being said, Burrows is the real deal and I wouldn't be sad to see him get one but, I'm pretty sure he will be back again. He's the real deal, IMHO!!!

[Jon]

I watch football for certain teams like most folks but I also watch when certain players are on. The Rams have several players I like to see.

Yeah, I'm kinda rooting for, Stafford. That guy is an amazing QB and he rotted in, Detroit for so long I hope he wins one. That being said, Burrows is the real deal and I wouldn't be sad to see him get one but, I'm pretty sure he will be back again. He's the real deal, IMHO!!!


Yeah. Stafford is good but he lead the league (a tie with Trevor Lawrence {Jacksonville} in the regular season this year) in interceptions thrown. I suspect that might be their undoing. Both QBs threw 17 picks...averaging one per game.
I really don't care who wins. I like both teams. I just want a good game.

[Merlin1958]

I watch football for certain teams like most folks but I also watch when certain players are on. The Rams have several players I like to see.

Yeah, I'm kinda rooting for, Stafford. That guy is an amazing QB and he rotted in, Detroit for so long I hope he wins one. That being said, Burrows is the real deal and I wouldn't be sad to see him get one but, I'm pretty sure he will be back again. He's the real deal, IMHO!!!


Yeah. Stafford is good but he lead the league (a tie with Trevor Lawrence {Jacksonville} in the regular season this year) in interceptions thrown. I suspect that might be their undoing. Both QBs threw 17 picks...averaging one per game.
I really don't care who wins. I like both teams. I just want a good game.

The above sentiments above excluded, I agree. Mainly hoping for a game like the playoff's this year!!!


Little nostalgia, recently I was watching that, Bills vs Oilers game from a few years ago. machine Gun Kelly vs Warren "Shoot the" Moon!!! What a fucking game!!! I remember I caught it at my in-laws and my Father in law, BIL and I were riveted to the TV!! Some comeback!!! It's still the record, no? Came back from down 38 I believe.

[Jon]

Man!


I miss watching Earl Campbell, That WR Burrows (#00) and Pastorini

[Merlin1958]

Man!


I miss watching Earl Campbell, That WR Burrows (#00) and Pastorini

Pastorini? What about, Warren Moon????? That man could sling it!!! lol


EDIT: Not to mention, Marino, Kelly, Montana, The Snake and Fouts Am I right?? "Air Coryell"? lol lol Good Ol' Days!!! LOL

[Jon]

Yup...and Steve Bartkowski and Barry!!!


Barry is my all time fav RB.

[Garrell]

Congrats to the top 2. 1st - windnwaves 2nd - LurkerTDT.
Good game.
Message me names and address for trophies.

[Merlin1958]

Congrats to the top 2. 1st - windnwaves 2nd - LurkerTDT.
Good game.
Message me names and address for trophies.

Yes, congrats to the winners!!!! This was a playoff season to remember for sure!!

Oh, and the RAMS won (as I predicted)!!!!! Good for, Stafford!! Cooper Kupp is fucking unbelievable!! He reminds me of that little fuck, Julian Edelman who played for the Pats!! Hated that guy. LOL


See you all next year and a huge Thank you to, Bill for running the show every year!!!

[Lurker]

Wow. Don't believe it. Couldn't have done it without Garrell's answering all my dumb questions, like how do you have a .5 pass. Or .5 anything.

Congrats to all and thanks to Garrell!!!

[gersto]

Thanks, Garrell, and congratulations to Lurker! It was a fun and interesting contest.

gersto (windnwaves)

[NeedfulKings]

Congrats to the winners! This was an interesting contest with ESPN expanding the variables of each game. Well beyond out regular season of just wins and losses. Maybe closer to fantasy football (which I don't play). It kept things interesting - and yes, I did learn a few things about odds-making. The .5 thing makes sense. :)

Thanks Garrell!

[Garrell]

Trophies head out Tuesday. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220220/cdd760f026023569823c6eeda90a37ad.jpg


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[Randall Flagg]

Impressive trophies!


Thanks to Garrell for conducting the contest and paying for the trophies.

[NeedfulKings]

Trophies head out Tuesday. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220220/cdd760f026023569823c6eeda90a37ad.jpg


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DAMN! I've got to up my trophy game after seeing these bad boys. Nice work!


Impressive trophies!


Thanks to Garrell for conducting the contest and paying for the trophies.

Ditto!

[Jon]

BOTH sets of trophies look very good this year, Bill.

[Lurker]

And what was in that box by the door??? WHOOO!!!


https://i.ibb.co/WgjDgXX/Playoff-Pickem2.jpg

This is sooo nice. Thanks again, Garrell!!

[gersto]

I got my trophy, Garrel. Thank you! The contest was fun for after-season.