Filthy Penny Week 17 - Attn Nicky & Herman
Some of you may remember way back when I wrote about an NFL Experiment called The Filthy Penny. It was basically a study using SBR Points as prizes, to see if I could cap the NFL better than my wife and a coin flip. Well believe it or not, we are down to the final week of regular season games. It’s time to take a look at our results.
I am happy to report that I did post the best record 109-96-4 (53%). Robyn finished at a respectable 102-103-4 (50%) while the Filthy Penny was not so lucky at 95-110-4 (46%). With Penny finishing dead last, posters Pavyracer and Pat Venditto are out of the running for the end of year 500 pt payout. They are both still winners in my eyes.
While I am currently 7 games up on Robyn, she was able to put together more successful weeks than I was. She was the leading point winner for single week payouts. Below is a complete list of point winners.
Robyn +275
Bread +200
Deuce +50
Enogsiwon +50
Shantystar +50
Richkas +50
Slickfazzer +50
Durito +50
Daggerkobe +25
Congrats to all who were able to collect some coin during this silly experiment. Thanks go out as well to all other unwilling participants who did not collect anything, due to the Penny’s ineptitude: SSLP, Inthehole, wtf, Lakerboy, Pags11, Samsncharge, Sickler, JJGold, Buztah, BadNina, Jellobiafra, Poker Dummy, Brock Landers, Mexican Stallion, Fishhead, Untiltheendoftime, mmike032 and Paco. Better luck next time fellas (and lady).
Now onto the all-important final Week 17. For the final round, I have selected one of SBR’s greatest posters, Nicky Santoro. Robyn has chosen Nicky’s old pal Onthewhat aka Herman. Robyn and I actually have exactly seven games picked differently, so she has an outside shot to tie me. Should that not happen, she will owe me 500 SBR points and I can finally buy that pony in the SBR Store I’ve been eyeing up. Woohoo!
Jacksonville @ Cleveland (-1)
Bread: Cleveland – Jacksonville has a shot to make the playoffs! All they need to do is win and then root for a combination of four other teams to lose on Sunday, find the cure for cancer, and have Nick Cage make a good movie. They won’t have a chance to get their hopes up, as Cleveland will put them out of their misery right off the bat.
Robyn: Cleveland - Cleveland has won their last three games, albeit against Oakland, KC and Pittsburgh. We can look forward to this team ending their season with yet another win against Jacksonville, who will be out of their element in the wintry north.
Penny: Jacksonville
Chicago (-3) @ Detroit
Bread: Detroit – Will anyone watch this game besides gamblers? I’m guessing NO!
Robyn: Chicago - Detroit will never win a game ever again. Ever.
Penny: Chicago – If it were possible to land on my side, this would be the game to do it. Yuck.
New England @ Houston (-9)
Bread: Houston – What a topsy turvy year for the Texans. I can’t believe that they actually have an outside chance to make it to the postseason. I’ll look for them to blowout the Patriot’s second stringers, only to be eliminated later in the day.
Robyn: Houston - This is an important game for Houston. With New England already in the playoffs, it is quite possible that Brady may be sitting this game out.
Penny: New England – Abe Lincoln was a great Patriot.
Pittsburgh (-3) @ Miami
Bread: Pittsburgh – Could the defending champs eek into the playoffs with a shot at defending their title? I think not, but they will give it their best try, and that starts by throttling a lackluster Dolphin team.
Robyn: Miami - I love Ricky Williams, holler.
Penny: Pittsburgh – Terry Bradshaw is hot.
NY Giants @ Minnesota (-9)
Bread: Minnesota – I’m beginning to notice a trend when picking a game involving a team that needs a win and a team whose season is over. I’ll keep it going, as the Vikings smack around the always fading Giants en route to a first round bye.
Robyn: NY Giants - With the embarrassing loss last week, the Giants want to redeem themselves. I am not certain that they will win the game but they should cover the spread.
Penny: NY Giants – Who is a bigger flipflopper – Brett Favre, or me?
San Francisco (-7) @ St. Louis
Bread: St. Louis – The Niners have been very kind to me this year, but in this meaningless game, I foresee Uncle Richie’s hometown team keeping it close, and even possibly pulling out the win.
Robyn: San Francisco - The Rams stink.
Penny: San Francisco – I like Robyn’s in-depth insight for this one, so tailing.
Atlanta (-1) @ Tampa Bay
Bread: Atlanta – Let’s not kid ourselves with the recent noise that the Bucs have been making. They are still the worst team in the NFL.
Robyn: Tampa Bay - With some offensive injuries eradicating their offensive game, the Falcons will lose the game to this late bloomer Bucs team.
Penny: Atlanta – It just now occurred to me that you’ve been calling me “filthy.” That’s not very nice.
Philadelphia @ Dallas (-3)
Bread: Dallas – Now this is a great final game, with the winner taking the NFC East. I’m looking for Romo to outplay McNabb by just a bit. I wouldn’t even be surprised to see a push in this one. Should be a great game.
Robyn: Philadelphia - This should prove to be a pretty exciting game. Both teams are closely matched but I am going with Philly to cover.
Penny: Dallas
Green Bay @ Arizona (-3.5)
Bread: Arizona – I could really care less about this game as I’ve slowly soured on both teams as the year drudged on.
Robyn: Arizona - Pretty sure both teams will be taking it easy. No clue who will win, but I am going with Arizona.
Penny: Arizona – Public Enemy hates Arizona but I think they’re OK.
Kansas City @ Denver (-13)
Bread: Denver – I absolutely hate both of these squads this year and lost my Bread bank on them. I’ll go with the team shooting for an outside shot at making the playoffs, I guess.
Robyn: Denver - No way Denver doesn't cover. No way. KC is LOL.
Penny: Denver – Even I hate this game.
Baltimore (-10.5) @ Oakland
Bread: Oakland – Baltimore wins and they are in. Yay I can’t wait to watch them get bounced in the playoff’s first round! Oakland covers.
Robyn: Oakland - JaMarcus Russell, ghetto fabulous superstar, I hope hope HOPE you are starting.
Penny: Oakland – I just wanted to make it three games in a row that we all agreed. Hooray!
Washington @ San Diego (-4)
Bread: Washington – I am only taking the Skins here because it just seems to easy. I mean, even San Diego’s third stringers could beat Washington by 21, right? Something smells fishy here.
Robyn: San Diego - Probably going to be a pretty boring game but look for San Diego to cover.
Penny: Washington – If pennies could sleep, I would definitely take a nap for this one. I’m tired.
Tennessee (-4.5) @ Seattle
Bread: Tennessee – I’m not even going to lie, I borrowed the Filthy Penny’s talents for this one. Bore me to tears.
Robyn: Tennessee - I say Hasselback throws 3 interceptions this game.
Penny: Tennessee – After studying hours of game film and plugging some numbers into my elaborate NFL capping model, I feel pretty confident that the Titans cover the spread. No, I’m just kidding. Just a coin flip pick like all the others.
Cincinatti @ NY Jets (-10)
Bread: NY Jets – Wow congratulations Jets fans. You’re about to be completely handed an undeserved playoff spot by just falling into a fortunate late-season schedule. Unreal. No really, enjoy your first round 30-point throttling.
Robyn: NY Jets - Oh well hello there good looking Spanish guy. I am certain that I am quite predictable to my husband.
Bread: Robyn CALM DOWN!
Penny: NY Jets – Actually he IS pretty damn good looking! Holler!
I am happy to report that I did post the best record 109-96-4 (53%). Robyn finished at a respectable 102-103-4 (50%) while the Filthy Penny was not so lucky at 95-110-4 (46%). With Penny finishing dead last, posters Pavyracer and Pat Venditto are out of the running for the end of year 500 pt payout. They are both still winners in my eyes.
While I am currently 7 games up on Robyn, she was able to put together more successful weeks than I was. She was the leading point winner for single week payouts. Below is a complete list of point winners.
Robyn +275
Bread +200
Deuce +50
Enogsiwon +50
Shantystar +50
Richkas +50
Slickfazzer +50
Durito +50
Daggerkobe +25
Congrats to all who were able to collect some coin during this silly experiment. Thanks go out as well to all other unwilling participants who did not collect anything, due to the Penny’s ineptitude: SSLP, Inthehole, wtf, Lakerboy, Pags11, Samsncharge, Sickler, JJGold, Buztah, BadNina, Jellobiafra, Poker Dummy, Brock Landers, Mexican Stallion, Fishhead, Untiltheendoftime, mmike032 and Paco. Better luck next time fellas (and lady).
Now onto the all-important final Week 17. For the final round, I have selected one of SBR’s greatest posters, Nicky Santoro. Robyn has chosen Nicky’s old pal Onthewhat aka Herman. Robyn and I actually have exactly seven games picked differently, so she has an outside shot to tie me. Should that not happen, she will owe me 500 SBR points and I can finally buy that pony in the SBR Store I’ve been eyeing up. Woohoo!
God bless Nicky Santoro
Bread: Cleveland – Jacksonville has a shot to make the playoffs! All they need to do is win and then root for a combination of four other teams to lose on Sunday, find the cure for cancer, and have Nick Cage make a good movie. They won’t have a chance to get their hopes up, as Cleveland will put them out of their misery right off the bat.
Robyn: Cleveland - Cleveland has won their last three games, albeit against Oakland, KC and Pittsburgh. We can look forward to this team ending their season with yet another win against Jacksonville, who will be out of their element in the wintry north.
Penny: Jacksonville
Chicago (-3) @ Detroit
Bread: Detroit – Will anyone watch this game besides gamblers? I’m guessing NO!
Robyn: Chicago - Detroit will never win a game ever again. Ever.
Penny: Chicago – If it were possible to land on my side, this would be the game to do it. Yuck.
New England @ Houston (-9)
Bread: Houston – What a topsy turvy year for the Texans. I can’t believe that they actually have an outside chance to make it to the postseason. I’ll look for them to blowout the Patriot’s second stringers, only to be eliminated later in the day.
Robyn: Houston - This is an important game for Houston. With New England already in the playoffs, it is quite possible that Brady may be sitting this game out.
Penny: New England – Abe Lincoln was a great Patriot.
Pittsburgh (-3) @ Miami
Bread: Pittsburgh – Could the defending champs eek into the playoffs with a shot at defending their title? I think not, but they will give it their best try, and that starts by throttling a lackluster Dolphin team.
Robyn: Miami - I love Ricky Williams, holler.
Penny: Pittsburgh – Terry Bradshaw is hot.
NY Giants @ Minnesota (-9)
Bread: Minnesota – I’m beginning to notice a trend when picking a game involving a team that needs a win and a team whose season is over. I’ll keep it going, as the Vikings smack around the always fading Giants en route to a first round bye.
Robyn: NY Giants - With the embarrassing loss last week, the Giants want to redeem themselves. I am not certain that they will win the game but they should cover the spread.
Penny: NY Giants – Who is a bigger flipflopper – Brett Favre, or me?
San Francisco (-7) @ St. Louis
Bread: St. Louis – The Niners have been very kind to me this year, but in this meaningless game, I foresee Uncle Richie’s hometown team keeping it close, and even possibly pulling out the win.
Robyn: San Francisco - The Rams stink.
Penny: San Francisco – I like Robyn’s in-depth insight for this one, so tailing.
Atlanta (-1) @ Tampa Bay
Bread: Atlanta – Let’s not kid ourselves with the recent noise that the Bucs have been making. They are still the worst team in the NFL.
Robyn: Tampa Bay - With some offensive injuries eradicating their offensive game, the Falcons will lose the game to this late bloomer Bucs team.
Penny: Atlanta – It just now occurred to me that you’ve been calling me “filthy.” That’s not very nice.
Philadelphia @ Dallas (-3)
Bread: Dallas – Now this is a great final game, with the winner taking the NFC East. I’m looking for Romo to outplay McNabb by just a bit. I wouldn’t even be surprised to see a push in this one. Should be a great game.
Robyn: Philadelphia - This should prove to be a pretty exciting game. Both teams are closely matched but I am going with Philly to cover.
Penny: Dallas
Green Bay @ Arizona (-3.5)
Bread: Arizona – I could really care less about this game as I’ve slowly soured on both teams as the year drudged on.
Robyn: Arizona - Pretty sure both teams will be taking it easy. No clue who will win, but I am going with Arizona.
Penny: Arizona – Public Enemy hates Arizona but I think they’re OK.
It was a tough year for Filthy Penny
Bread: Denver – I absolutely hate both of these squads this year and lost my Bread bank on them. I’ll go with the team shooting for an outside shot at making the playoffs, I guess.
Robyn: Denver - No way Denver doesn't cover. No way. KC is LOL.
Penny: Denver – Even I hate this game.
Baltimore (-10.5) @ Oakland
Bread: Oakland – Baltimore wins and they are in. Yay I can’t wait to watch them get bounced in the playoff’s first round! Oakland covers.
Robyn: Oakland - JaMarcus Russell, ghetto fabulous superstar, I hope hope HOPE you are starting.
Penny: Oakland – I just wanted to make it three games in a row that we all agreed. Hooray!
Washington @ San Diego (-4)
Bread: Washington – I am only taking the Skins here because it just seems to easy. I mean, even San Diego’s third stringers could beat Washington by 21, right? Something smells fishy here.
Robyn: San Diego - Probably going to be a pretty boring game but look for San Diego to cover.
Penny: Washington – If pennies could sleep, I would definitely take a nap for this one. I’m tired.
Tennessee (-4.5) @ Seattle
Bread: Tennessee – I’m not even going to lie, I borrowed the Filthy Penny’s talents for this one. Bore me to tears.
Robyn: Tennessee - I say Hasselback throws 3 interceptions this game.
Penny: Tennessee – After studying hours of game film and plugging some numbers into my elaborate NFL capping model, I feel pretty confident that the Titans cover the spread. No, I’m just kidding. Just a coin flip pick like all the others.
Cincinatti @ NY Jets (-10)
Bread: NY Jets – Wow congratulations Jets fans. You’re about to be completely handed an undeserved playoff spot by just falling into a fortunate late-season schedule. Unreal. No really, enjoy your first round 30-point throttling.
Robyn: NY Jets - Oh well hello there good looking Spanish guy. I am certain that I am quite predictable to my husband.
Bread: Robyn CALM DOWN!
Penny: NY Jets – Actually he IS pretty damn good looking! Holler!
Robyn has a new crush. Unreal
Be careful posting the lines, Nicky will eat you alive with the closing number!
