infrared41 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Predictions for the upcoming NFL season that go beyond our usual record and playoff predictions...I got this idea while listening to ESPN radio on Friday. The two hosts did "5 in and 5 out" based on last year's playoff teams.1: 5 in - 5 out: You predict which five teams (or more/less) from last year's playoffs won't make the postseason this year. Then you predict the five teams (or more/less) that you think will make the playoffs this year. 2. Who will be this year's surprise team/teams? 3. Which "favorites" coming into the season will not live up to their advance billing. Last year's playoff teams:AFCNew EnglandBaltimorePittsburghHoustonCincinnatiDenverNFCGreen BaySan FranciscoNew OrleansAtlantaDetroitNew York GiantsWe'll come back at the end of the season and see how we did.EDIT: I should add that by "favorite" I meant a team that most people think will make the playoffs. So it doesn't necessarily have to be a preseason Super Bowl pick or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great idea for a thread.1: 5 in - 5 out: 5 out - Cincinnati, Denver, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Detroit5 in - Buffalo, Kansas City, Tennessee, Chicago, Philadelphia2. Who will be this year's surprise team/teams?AFC - Buffalo BillsNFC - Carolina Panthers3. Which "favorites" coming into the season will not live up to their advance billing. Atlanta, not so much a favourite. Just not liking them for some reason, Pittsburgh because the four leaf clover has run out. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbean24 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 1.Five Out: Pittsburgh, Cincy, New Orleans, Atlanta, DetroitFive In: Carolina, Philly, San Diego, Chicago, New York Jets2.SupriseAFC: BuffaloNFC: Washington3. The Giants, I just don't feel like they are a championship caliber team. I also say Pittsburgh, because I'm a Ravens fan. St. Paul Pioneers(GHA) Minnesota Skeeters(CL) Minnesota Lake Monsters(UFL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Cool concept, let's roll:FIVE IN: Chicago, Philadelphia, Oakland, Jacksonville, DallasFIVE OUT: Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Cincinnati, New York Giants, BaltimoreSURPRISE TEAMS: AFC: JacksonvilleNFC: Dallas FAVORITES THAT WILL FALL: AFC: Steelers. The time has come.NFC: Saints. I think they're in more trouble than just losing their head coach. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Five in Five out:Five out: NY Giants, ?New Orleans?, ?Atlanta? ,Cincinnati, DenverFive in: Philadelphia, Chicago, Carolina, NY Jets, SD ChargersGod I have no confidence in picking the Saints or Falcons to miss the playoffs, but something's gotta give. Green Bay, Detroit, and Chicago are all very good, the Eagles started to flourish at the end of 2011, and the Niners are still well ahead of the NFCW pack.--Surprise teams: NFC: SeattleAFC: NY Jetsby the way, what constitutes "surprise"? This is a very vague term.--Disappointments:NFC: NY GiantsAFC: Denver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Excellent idea!1. 5 in - 5 outFIVE IN - Dallas, Oakland, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Seattle.FIVE OUT - NY Giants, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Atlanta (I had to pick five), New Orleans2. Surprise TeamsAFC - OaklandNFC - Seattle3. Which "favorites" coming into the season will not live up to their advance billing?Green Bay, NY Giants, and New England. Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 1.Five In: Buffalo, Carolina, San Diego, Oakland, PhiladelphiaFive Out: Denver, New Orleans, Detroit, Cincinnati, Atlanta2. Surprise TeamsAFC: Buffalo (Oh so close last year before the wagon just crashed and burned. This year, with the Jets dealing with enormous pressure that will cause a figurative cave-in and Miami just plain out loud sucking, Buffalo has a great chance to get into the playoffs)NFC: Carolina (Nearly every year, the team that finishes last in the NFC South ends up winning it the next season. Well, time for that trend to continue)3. Favorites that will earn a 'I am Disappoint'NY Giants (for obvious reasons), New Orleans (for VERY obvious reasons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 1. Five out: Detroit, NY Giants, Denver, Cincinnati, New OrleansFive in: Philadelphia, Chicago, San Diego, Tennessee, Carolina2. Surprise teams: Tennessee, Washington3. Pittsburgh, New Orleans, San Francisco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chawls Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I did this with a friend of mine having no idea about the ESPN podcast so this is awesome!1. 5 in - 5 outFIVE IN - Raiders, Chiefs, Eagles, Bucs, and Bears.FIVE OUT - Steelers, Bengals, Giants, Falcons, and (I'm sorry) Saints.2. Surprise TeamsAFC - ChiefsNFC - Bucs3. Which "favorites" coming into the season will not live up to their advance billing?Saints, Falcons, Giants, and Steelers. Quote If you hadn't noticed, Chawls loves his wrestling, whether it be real life or sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 1: 5 in - 5 outFIVE OUT: Atlanta, New Orleans, Denver*, Pittsburgh, NY Giants*FIVE IN: San Diego*, Buffalo, Carolina*, Seattle, Philadelphia*Possibility, not a firm prediction2. Who will be this year's surprise team/teams?AFC: Buffalo. That D-line is scary with Mario Williams coming in.NFC: Seattle. Matt Flynn will be this year's Tebow, except decent.3. Which "favorites" coming into the season will not live up to their advance billing.AFC: New England. The media's projections are the typical obnoxious hype - I'm pretty sure CBS is predicting 16-0. Frankly, I'm not sold on their defense, and their division got a lot tougher, with the Bills and Jets very capable of beating them.NFC: San Francisco. Alex Smith will regress to the mean, which is sad, because his fluke season last year wasn't even that great to begin with. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymack Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 FIVE IN: Jets, Bears, Panthers, Chargers, Redskins, EaglesFIVE OUT: Steelers, Packers, Saints, Giants, Ravens, FalconsAFC SURPRISE TEAM: Indianapolis. I don't think they'll make the playoffs, but they'll win 6-8 games this year. NFC SURPRISE TEAM: Cardinals. Again, they won't make the playoffs, but they have enough talent on both sides of the ball to finish over .500. AFC DISAPPOINTMENT: The New England Patriots. A team without a defense is a team without a chance. NFC DISAPPOINTMENT: The New York Giants. I just think they got hot at the right time last year. I don't think they'll even make the playoffs, much less win it all. Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltjets21 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 1: 5 in - 5 outFIVE OUT: Bengals, Falcons , Saints , Pittsburgh, NY GiantsFIVE IN: Jets, San Diego, Carolina, Seattle , Philadelphia2. Who will be this year's surprise team/teams?AFC: San DiegoNFC: Carolina 3. Which "favorites" coming into the season will not live up to their advance billing.AFC: Steelers No great threat at WR with Mike Wallace currently holding out.NFC: Giants Lets face it they got very lucky last season and lost many weapons, not sure if Bradshaw can handle the load at rb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't think that 5 will fall from grace. Cincinnati definately, but Houston and Denver will get in because they play in weak divisions and will win them. Possibly Pittsburgh. I'll do 4 in 4 out if that's ok. 4 Out- Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Pittsburgh 4 in- Buffalo, Philadelphia, Carolina, San Diego Surprise- AFC- Buffalo NFC- CarolinaDisappointment- AFC- Pittsburgh- They've taken some blows and haven't done much to improve themselves NFC- New Orleans- with one of the best QBs in the league, the sanctions/suspensions are just too much to keep focused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 1. Five In, Five Out5 Out: Cincinnati, Denver; New York Giants, New Orleans, and Detroit5 In: Oakland, Tennessee; Philadelphia, Carolina and Seattle2. Who will be this year's surprise team/teams?AFC: OaklandNFC: Seattle3. Which "favorites" coming into the season will not live up to their advance billing?AFC: DenverNFC: NY Giants, Detroit, New Orleans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't think that 5 will fall from grace. Yeah, I should have added that it doesn't have to be five. Fixing it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 What's with all the lack of love for the Lions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Not that this will be my official prediction coming on Labor Day. Five In Eagles, Bears, Panthers, Bills, ChargersFive OutSaints, Bengals, Steelers, Giants, LionsSurprise AFC: BillsSurprise NFC: PanthersFizzling Favorite Steelers, I would be really concerned about Big Ben's shoulder On the Clock Browns For me its not that I dont like the Lions, its I really like the Packers and Bears and the NFC has so many strong teams the Lions could go 10-6 and miss the playoffs. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 What's with all the lack of love for the Lions?There secondary isn't all that great still. And you know Stafford/Johnson are due for a bit of a downturn. Could be wrong, I just don't believe. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What's with all the lack of love for the Lions?There secondary isn't all that great still. And you know Stafford/Johnson are due for a bit of a downturn. Could be wrong, I just don't believe.And a running game that may even worse than last year's... which was very bad to start with. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 What's with all the lack of love for the Lions?There secondary isn't all that great still. And you know Stafford/Johnson are due for a bit of a downturn. Could be wrong, I just don't believe.And a running game that may even worse than last year's... which was very bad to start with.Plus, the exceptionally high "knucklehead" factor in that locker room and on their sideline isn't going to help things. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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