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    Teams really don't plan for New England that well in the regular season. Teams that face New England during the playoffs try different zone looks (with pre-snap movement) to try and confuse Brady. You can't go man to man defense with him. We already know this.

    Only way to beat New England is multi zone looks at pre-snap..... plenty of movement. You just hope Brady checks right into your coverage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rizespor View Post
    They still have to play each other 1 more time on christmas. If ravens win, then they are in the driver's seat for the division.
    True...but they won't.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rizespor View Post
    In fact I'm looking at this more and it's far from a slam dunk for the steelers. They have to travel to cincy and play against a desperate bengals team who still have an outside shot at the playoffs. Heated division rival with aj green possibly back while ravens get to host the Eagles who are terrible on the road and basically eliminated from the playoffs.

    Then they face off on christmas and yes Steelers have the advantage since it's at heinz field but ravens have had their number of late. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see Baltimore win.

    Steelers get the browns in week 17 while ravens play at cincy but at that point, will cincy have anything to play for? Good chance Browns are 0-15 and may even get a better effort from them than cincy in that spot
    Steelers should wrap it up in head-to-head meeting, which would even make a possible loss at Cincy irrelevant.

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    NE not even that great, they will lose in the champ round

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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    Steelers should wrap it up in head-to-head meeting, which would even make a possible loss at Cincy irrelevant.
    Well they are the favorite yes. But as I said, would not surprise me one bit if Baltimore beat them. Think ravens have won 4 in a row against them. Flacco has won at pitt numerous times. Definitely not a gimme.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rizespor View Post
    Well they are the favorite yes. But as I said, would not surprise me one bit if Baltimore beat them. Think ravens have won 4 in a row against them. Flacco has won at pitt numerous times. Definitely not a gimme.
    I simply feel Steelers are the much better team this year, not as evenly matched with Ravens as in past seasons. And remember Big Ben was only at about 60% in his first game back from meniscus injury first time teams met in Baltimore this year, I see some major payback.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    True...but they won't.
    Lol why? ��

    Ravens have more than a fair shot IMO. They're getting healthy, got their oline intact, offense has picked up last couple weeks. Plus much better coach, etc. Etc. You act like they're playing the browns lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    I simply feel Steelers are the much better team this year, not as evenly matched with Ravens as in past seasons. And remember Big Ben was only at about 60% in his first game back from meniscus injury first time teams met in Baltimore this year, I see some major payback.
    Yep yep all aware of those things but come on man, I'm fairly certain your model doesn't have this at steelers -10
    Ravens defense is legit. Run defense is historically good. Don't rule out Ben getting injured either. That dline one if the most physical in the league.

    Forget about payback. These teams hate each other. They wanna always win regardless when playing against each other

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Kraken View Post
    NE not even that great, they will lose in the champ round
    Like usual.

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    If the Pats lose, it'll be to Oakland or Kansas City. KC is playing playoff football and they're pretty healthy. Oakland is still mad about the tuck rule. Afc west is the best division in football by a country mile. I except one of those two teams to be there when it counts.

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    Tenn is a sleeper team could pose trouble

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    If Carr can get his finger in order, then they have a shot. Though, probably a year away.

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    Chiefs, Broncos, Oakland and Pittsburgh. NE has not played a good schedule. They are being way overrated by the books.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HAPPY BOY View Post
    Tenn is a sleeper team could pose trouble
    I would like to agree but NE would pass on them all day.

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    Tom Brady is 51-1 against the AFC at home since 2007.

    Good luck beating him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Tom Brady is 51-1 against the AFC at home since 2007.

    Good luck beating him.
    But he has also lost at home to AFC in Playoffs 3 times in that span, Baltimore (2010, 2013) and Jets (2011).

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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    But he has also lost at home to AFC in Playoffs 3 times in that span, Baltimore (2010, 2013) and Jets (2011).
    Hey bro.

    Don't ruin a good story.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Tom Brady is 51-1 against the AFC at home since 2007.

    Good luck beating him.
    it's true, 2008 he was injured, 2009 the league started with "The Brady Rule"
    to protect quarterback legs. We don't have time to discuss all the NFL rule changes
    that favor passing and protect quarterbacks, but it's at the point now where how
    can you inflict damage on a QB ?

    Can't touch anything under the waist.
    Have to hug him to the ground, like you would protect a woman.
    Hug him after he throws the ball, and you roughed the passer.
    Sorry that you were already in-train, doesn't matter.

    So next time you hear everyone AMAZED Tom Brady can play QB over 40,
    even to 45 ("OH MY GAWD, HE"S THE BEST EVARR) - realize that none of
    the other greats got any of the protection he's enjoyed, they got manhandled,
    beat up, thrown down, knee-whacked, and piled on like dogs.

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    What is the story with "Happy Hour" Mike Flloyd??

    N.E. just picked him up off waivers.

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    I agree with all the KC love. Love that defense

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowball View Post
    it's true, 2008 he was injured, 2009 the league started with "The Brady Rule"
    to protect quarterback legs. We don't have time to discuss all the NFL rule changes
    that favor passing and protect quarterbacks, but it's at the point now where how
    can you inflict damage on a QB ?

    Can't touch anything under the waist.
    Have to hug him to the ground, like you would protect a woman.
    Hug him after he throws the ball, and you roughed the passer.
    Sorry that you were already in-train, doesn't matter.

    So next time you hear everyone AMAZED Tom Brady can play QB over 40,
    even to 45 ("OH MY GAWD, HE"S THE BEST EVARR) - realize that none of
    the other greats got any of the protection he's enjoyed, they got manhandled,
    beat up, thrown down, knee-whacked, and piled on like dogs.
    Keep in mind he did win three Super Bowls before all these rule changes.

    Quit hating, Snowball.

    And if you even attempt to suggest that Tom Brady had something to do with the 9/11 cover-up, well, you don't want to know what I'll do to you.

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    The Giants, cause that's what they do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thellama View Post
    The Giants, cause that's what they do.
    They are a tough AFC squad.

    There's really no denying that.

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    Titans fuking tough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr KLC View Post
    I'm going to say it again. These guys are peaking at the right time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jrod124 View Post
    I agree with all the KC love. Love that defense
    KC doesn't have a qb that can win a game with his arm. KC has to rely on the defense and special teams playing out of this world.

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    They are average without Gronk anyone can beat them.

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    Pittsburgh with a healthy dose of Ben, Brown, and Bell could beat anyone anywhere. But could also get behind the first half and get their doors blown off

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    They are a tough AFC squad.

    There's really no denying that.
    Fuk the AFC, this question should be about who will beat them in the Superbowl. AFC was over in week 1.

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    I think if the electors could somehow put the browns in the playoffs they would have a chance if the game is played in heaven, because we all know they have no chance in hell.

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