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Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: To the Victor Go the Spoils

Posted: 22nd December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
1. Indianapolis Colts (14-0): The Indianapolis Colts are the best team in football right nowùthis very moment, this season. They are 14-0 and will cruise into the playoffs after a first-round bye. The AFC crown goes through Indy this season. 2. New Orleans Saints (13-1):á The Saints face Tampa Bay next. The Saints will finish out 15-1 and have the NFC Championship game due in New Orleans. Saints, just don't ...

NFL Mikee’s Fantasy NFL Playoff Adventures

Posted: 22nd December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
Steve Smith caught just enough balls and a touchdown, to propelá NFL Mikee's Molemenáto win in the first round. The Molemen will start in the championship roundá in their league, Kurt Warner. Brett Favre is benched this week. Warner has the Rams and the coach said the starters will play. Favre has Chicago and it will be cold and windy and a running kind of day. Also starting will be Andre Johnson, Steve ...

Week 16 NFL Power Rankings: Indianapolis Takes No.1

Posted: 20th December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
No.1 Indianapolis Colts 14-0 The Colts worked the Jaguars of Jacksonville, kicking the sleek cats with those powerful young hooves, and stomping them into the turf. No. 2 New Orleans Saints 13-1 New Orleans lost a game to Dallas, who the game meant much more to, and dropped a spot to No 2. They will finish the season at 15-1 and stay at this position into the playoffs. No. 3 Minnesota Vikings The ...

Week 16 NFL Picks: Last Gasps and Sunday Walks In the Park

Posted: 20th December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
The Green Bay Packers will, in all probability, play Brett Favre and the Vikings again this season if they want to advanceáin the playoffs. This week they must concentrate on the Seattle Seahawks and their futile efforts to play football. Take Green Bay at home in December against a weak team. The Packers should be sitting at a nice 10-5 at this point, or even 11-4, provided they beat Pittsburgh. The Cowboys have ...

WEEK 15 NFL Picks: Starting This Week, Be Careful!

Posted: 12th December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
Indianapolis is in Jacksonville, and this one is meaningless for the Colts. Jacksonville, however, needs to keep winning to keep it's wild card spot safe. Take the Jags in a secret upset brewing this week. Dallas travels to New Orleans to feel the new power of the NFL.The Saints will cream the Cowboys in this one. New England looks to get well against the Bills. Take the Patriots easily in this one. Philadelphia ...

NFL Mikee’s Adventures in Fantasy Football Week 13 Results Plus Playoffs

Posted: 10th December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
I snatched the Raiders' defense for a couple of my teams this week. The Raiders have Washington and I think they can have a pretty good day. Team one, NFL Mikee's Molemen are 7-6 and in fourth place. They need a win this week to notch up a playoff spot in week 15. They lost last week to make things harder this week. To attempt this feat will be Brett Favre, Andre ...

Week 14 NFL Point Spread Winners

Posted: 10th December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
Big Ben must get it together on Thursday night or risk missing the playoffs, in the Super Bowl jinx, where the last season's winner does not make the playoffs. The Steelers are favored by 10 in Cleveland, and will bounce back to get to 7-6 with a win by two touchdowns or more. New Orleans is favored by 10.5 over Atlanta, who may be without Michael Turner and Matt Ryan. This was ...

Week 14 NFL Power Rankings: Giving You All the Reasons

Posted: 6th December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
1. New Orleans Saints They simply stole a game and remained shakily atop the power rankings standings at 12-0. Remember, Indianapolis has had two or three close calls itself as well, so we will let this one slide. If Atlanta beats you next week, all bets are off. 2.áIndianapolis Colts Indy's been steadier the last couple of games. Let the undefeated race continue! This is like McGwire and Sosa again. Hooray for 12-0s. 3.áMinnesota ...

Week 14 NFL Picks: Upsets Again or Did You Already Know?

Posted: 6th December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
The Miami Dolphins ran their record to 6-6 and are now in the play-off hunt, as they had a gritty win against New England at home on a beautiful, 76 degree, day for football in Miami. The Dolphins are in Jacksonville to face the hot 7-5 Jaguars whom Jack Del Rio has believing in themselves. With Maurice Jones Drew, you are always in the game, it seems. Take the home team ...

NFL Mikee’s Adventures in Fantasy Football: Week 12’s Winning Record

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
The New Orleans Saints , and a few fantasy football teams live or die on Drew Brees and this offensive machine, complete with running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Team No. 3, NFL Mikee's Maulers have Brees and the 44 he scored this week, to make itá to 8-4 in their Fox league. That's a nice four in a row for this team. The Maulers are tied for third among 12 ...