Bottom line of this game, Kansas City won, moved to 6-3 on the season and hold the #1 wild card spot and are only one game behind Denver for the lead. I expected a defensive battle and actually predicted the Chiefs to win this game 17-13, however the game did not unfold the way I expected it to.
The Chiefs defense was not dominate like they had been in the past few games, they gave up 253 passing yards on the day and the Bills averaged 5 yards per rush. The pass rush was not that great either and the Chief's were only able to get one sack on Orton by Poe, coming in to the game Houston was averaging more than one sack a game. However the defense did one thing they had not done all season; caused turnovers, three of them and two of them were game changing. To start the second half the Buffalo had the ball and were driving already up 10-3. Brown was rushing towards the end zone to give Buffalo a 17-3 lead and score the first rushing touchdown against the Chiefs on the year, when the Chiefs forced the fumble and the ball went out of the end zone for a touch back.This turnover took a sure 7 points off the board for Buffalo. The second came on a 4th quarter punt return when McKelvin fumbled and the Chiefs recovered it on the Bills 26 and two plays later Alex Smith had run the ball in for an 8 yard touchdown. Without these two turnovers the Chiefs would not have won this game.
Monday, November 10, 2014
College Football Playoff Power Rankings - Week 11
Below are my thoughts on where the college football teams stand at the end of the games on 11/8 and what I think the final rankings will be.
Top 4 teams as of this week: Remaining games:
1. Mississippi State 9-0 @ #5 Alabama, Vanderbilt & @ #11 Ole Miss
2. Florida State 9-0 @ Miami, Boston College & Florida
3. Alabama 8-1 #1 Mississippi St, W Carolina & #3 Auburn
4. Oregon 9-1 Colorado & @ Oregon St
Other teams in no order: Remaining games:
TCU 8-1 @ Kansas, @ Texas & Iowa St
Baylor 8-1 Oklahoma St, Texas Tech & #7 Kansas St
Ohio State 8-1 @ Minnesota, Indiana & Michigan
Arizona State 8-1 @ Oregon St, Washington St & @ #19 Arizona
Nebraska 8-1 @ #25 Wisconsin, Minnesota & @ Iowa
Top 4 teams as of this week: Remaining games:
1. Mississippi State 9-0 @ #5 Alabama, Vanderbilt & @ #11 Ole Miss
2. Florida State 9-0 @ Miami, Boston College & Florida
3. Alabama 8-1 #1 Mississippi St, W Carolina & #3 Auburn
4. Oregon 9-1 Colorado & @ Oregon St
Other teams in no order: Remaining games:
TCU 8-1 @ Kansas, @ Texas & Iowa St
Baylor 8-1 Oklahoma St, Texas Tech & #7 Kansas St
Ohio State 8-1 @ Minnesota, Indiana & Michigan
Arizona State 8-1 @ Oregon St, Washington St & @ #19 Arizona
Nebraska 8-1 @ #25 Wisconsin, Minnesota & @ Iowa
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Sports Today 11/9/2014
Week 10 of the NFL season resumes today, however it is a little disappointing with only two match-ups of teams with winning records. There is a Barclays Premiere League match against teams in the top 6 entering the weekend and two more MLS leg 2 playoff games.
NFL
Noon Central - Kansas City 5-3 at Buffalo 5-3 - CBS
Going into this week through tie breakers Kansas City was holding on to the last wild card sport. Buffalo was on the outside of the playoff picture. After today the playoff picture for these teams will clear up. A win not only gives that team a one game lead it will also give them the head-to-head tie breaker, so really a win give a team a two game lead. The weather will not be a major factor in this game, but the defenses will be. I expect a low scoring defensive battle where field position will be huge. Kansas City sneaks this one out 17-13.
Noon Central - Miami 5-3 at Detroit 6-2 - CBS
This game is huge for Miami as they know there will be two teams in wild card spots at 6-3, so a lose and they are a game back of a playoff sport, a win and they will stay in a tie. Detroit is having great season and will be getting back their best offensive weapon in Chris Johnson. Detroit will be at home, in first place in the NFC North and I expect the crowd to respond. This will be a close game early in the 4th quarter, but Detroit will pull away. Detroit wins 27-17
Noon Central - San Francisco 4-4 at New Orleans 4-4 - FOX
At 4-4 New Orleans sits in first place in the NFC South and a loss at worst will keep them within a half game of first place. On the other hand the 4-4 49ers are playing for their season, a loss today and the chances of the playoffs will be all but over. New Orleans has looked really good in the last two games destroying the Packers at home and winning easily last Thursday in Carolina. San Francisco on the other had got blew out in Denver and then last at home to the Rams. New Orleans keeps this rolling winning 34-24.
Premiere League
10:00 AM Central - Arsenal at Swansea City - NBCSN
Coming in to the weekend Arsenal is on 17 points and was in 4th place while Swansea City is on 15 points in 6th place. Since coming up to the Premiere league a few years ago Swansea has been a pleasant surprise and gets better and better every year. This a is a game where three points for either team would go a long way at getting them in to the top 4. Arsenal still seems to leak goals and can't close out wins, but finds a way to salvage draws. Not sure which it will be today, but I see a late draw of 2-2 in this game.
MLS Playoffs
Not going in to huge details, for more info see my playoff preview here.
4:00 PM Central - Columbus at New England - ESPN2
I dd not expect New England to win 4-2 on the road. Columbus is in a world of hurt coming in this game. They are going to have to push to get an early goal as they will have to win by 3 or win by 2 and score 4 goals to put the game in extra time or 5 or more to win. If Columbus gets an early goal this could be interesting, but I expect New England to get the first goal as Columbus pushes for one. New England wins this game out right 2-1 and 6-3 overall.
6:30 PM Central - Real Salt Lake at LA Galaxy - ESPN2
I was expecting a 1-1 draw in the first game, but we ended 0-0. I still think at home LA will dominate this game and win 3-0 and advance on to the conference finals.
NFL
Noon Central - Kansas City 5-3 at Buffalo 5-3 - CBS
Going into this week through tie breakers Kansas City was holding on to the last wild card sport. Buffalo was on the outside of the playoff picture. After today the playoff picture for these teams will clear up. A win not only gives that team a one game lead it will also give them the head-to-head tie breaker, so really a win give a team a two game lead. The weather will not be a major factor in this game, but the defenses will be. I expect a low scoring defensive battle where field position will be huge. Kansas City sneaks this one out 17-13.
Noon Central - Miami 5-3 at Detroit 6-2 - CBS
This game is huge for Miami as they know there will be two teams in wild card spots at 6-3, so a lose and they are a game back of a playoff sport, a win and they will stay in a tie. Detroit is having great season and will be getting back their best offensive weapon in Chris Johnson. Detroit will be at home, in first place in the NFC North and I expect the crowd to respond. This will be a close game early in the 4th quarter, but Detroit will pull away. Detroit wins 27-17
Noon Central - San Francisco 4-4 at New Orleans 4-4 - FOX
At 4-4 New Orleans sits in first place in the NFC South and a loss at worst will keep them within a half game of first place. On the other hand the 4-4 49ers are playing for their season, a loss today and the chances of the playoffs will be all but over. New Orleans has looked really good in the last two games destroying the Packers at home and winning easily last Thursday in Carolina. San Francisco on the other had got blew out in Denver and then last at home to the Rams. New Orleans keeps this rolling winning 34-24.
Premiere League
10:00 AM Central - Arsenal at Swansea City - NBCSN
Coming in to the weekend Arsenal is on 17 points and was in 4th place while Swansea City is on 15 points in 6th place. Since coming up to the Premiere league a few years ago Swansea has been a pleasant surprise and gets better and better every year. This a is a game where three points for either team would go a long way at getting them in to the top 4. Arsenal still seems to leak goals and can't close out wins, but finds a way to salvage draws. Not sure which it will be today, but I see a late draw of 2-2 in this game.
MLS Playoffs
Not going in to huge details, for more info see my playoff preview here.
4:00 PM Central - Columbus at New England - ESPN2
I dd not expect New England to win 4-2 on the road. Columbus is in a world of hurt coming in this game. They are going to have to push to get an early goal as they will have to win by 3 or win by 2 and score 4 goals to put the game in extra time or 5 or more to win. If Columbus gets an early goal this could be interesting, but I expect New England to get the first goal as Columbus pushes for one. New England wins this game out right 2-1 and 6-3 overall.
6:30 PM Central - Real Salt Lake at LA Galaxy - ESPN2
I was expecting a 1-1 draw in the first game, but we ended 0-0. I still think at home LA will dominate this game and win 3-0 and advance on to the conference finals.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Sports Today 11/8/2014
We are in for a great day of sports today with six college football games that have rank opponents playing each other. Three of these games will be on in prime time on network television. The Barclays Premiere League kicks off Week 11 and the second leg of the MLS playoffs start today.
College Football
11:00 AM Central - #12 Baylor at #15 Oklahoma - Fox Sports 1
At 6-2 the chances for Oklahoma to make the playoff is unlikely, but Baylor at 7-1 if they were to win out would have a good chance. The problem for Baylor is they are playing in Norman against a team last week who got back on track by destroying Iowa State. I think this will be a good game and will stay close most of the game, but in the end I think Baylor's playoff hopes will die in Norman. Oklahoma with the 40-35 win.
2:00 PM Central - #7 Northwest Missouri State University at Emporia State - Online Stream
This week in the regional rankings Northwest moved up to #5 in SR3, with the top 6 teams making the playoffs this season is simple for the Bearcats, win and your in. With two weeks to go Northwest will have their final true road game when they travel to Emporia State, who is 4-5 on the season. Emporia has beat the bad teams in the MIAA and lost to the good teams. I feel there is enough motivation for Northwest making the playoffs not to have a let down in a game they should win. Northwest wins going away 44-10.
College Football
11:00 AM Central - #12 Baylor at #15 Oklahoma - Fox Sports 1
At 6-2 the chances for Oklahoma to make the playoff is unlikely, but Baylor at 7-1 if they were to win out would have a good chance. The problem for Baylor is they are playing in Norman against a team last week who got back on track by destroying Iowa State. I think this will be a good game and will stay close most of the game, but in the end I think Baylor's playoff hopes will die in Norman. Oklahoma with the 40-35 win.
2:00 PM Central - #7 Northwest Missouri State University at Emporia State - Online Stream
This week in the regional rankings Northwest moved up to #5 in SR3, with the top 6 teams making the playoffs this season is simple for the Bearcats, win and your in. With two weeks to go Northwest will have their final true road game when they travel to Emporia State, who is 4-5 on the season. Emporia has beat the bad teams in the MIAA and lost to the good teams. I feel there is enough motivation for Northwest making the playoffs not to have a let down in a game they should win. Northwest wins going away 44-10.
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Thursday, November 6, 2014
Sports Today 11/6/2014
Today kicks off Week 10 of the NFL season and Week 11 of the college football season. We have a good match-up in the NFL and a Top 25 team playing on the road in college football.
NFL
Cleveland at Cincinnati - 7:25 PM Central - NFL Network
This is a huge match-up in the best top to bottom division in the NFL. Cleveland is sitting at 5-3 and right in the middle of the wildcard battle, but a win tonight will put them right in the mix to win the division. Cincinnati sitting at 5-2-1 is leading the division, but a loss tonight would push then to third in the division and on the outside looking in of the wildcard battle. Statistically these teams are very similar; Cincinnati averages 10 more yard of offense a game, while Cleveland averages giving up 3 less yards. When it comes to scoring Cincinnati scores 24.3 points a game compared to 23.1 by Cleveland, but the Cleveland defense gives up 21.1 points per game compared to 23.4 by Cincinnati. When you have a game this close against division rivals I have to go with the home team. Cincinnati will stay on top of the AFC North with a 28-24 win.
NFL
Cleveland at Cincinnati - 7:25 PM Central - NFL Network
This is a huge match-up in the best top to bottom division in the NFL. Cleveland is sitting at 5-3 and right in the middle of the wildcard battle, but a win tonight will put them right in the mix to win the division. Cincinnati sitting at 5-2-1 is leading the division, but a loss tonight would push then to third in the division and on the outside looking in of the wildcard battle. Statistically these teams are very similar; Cincinnati averages 10 more yard of offense a game, while Cleveland averages giving up 3 less yards. When it comes to scoring Cincinnati scores 24.3 points a game compared to 23.1 by Cleveland, but the Cleveland defense gives up 21.1 points per game compared to 23.4 by Cincinnati. When you have a game this close against division rivals I have to go with the home team. Cincinnati will stay on top of the AFC North with a 28-24 win.
Chiefs to Play Lions in London in 2015
The NFL is a world brand and I understand trying to play games that others in the world can see live. I mean some of the biggest European soccer clubs play games in the United States every year. But wait those are friendlies, otherwise known as preseason games. The Chiefs will be playing the Lions in week 8 on the NFL season in London. This game will be right in the middle of the season for the Chiefs and will likely have a huge impact for both teams on their playoff chances. Also more good news for Chiefs fans, this is one of our eight home games. Which means the Chiefs will only have seven (hopefully more with the playoffs) games that count at Arrowhead. Giving up a home game is huge in the NFL and even more so against a likely playoff team in the Lions. I have seen the games in London and the fans are in to the game, but it will not have a home field advantage of Arrowhead.
The one thing the NFL has done this year is that they have given the teams playing in London their bye week the week after the game. While this is nice, you are still losing some of the time off the players get, and need, in the middle of the season. I am sure the team has to be making more money from playing over in England then they would be in having a home game at Arrowhead.
The two other games in London next year will be Miami hosting the NY Jets and Jacksonville hosting Buffalo. With these announced three teams will be going back to London for the second year in a row, Miami, Jacksonville and Detroit. Who are the fans going to be rooting for in these games the team that is the home team, or the team they saw play last year? In a league where one game can be the difference between making the playoffs or sitting at home watching them in January it is a huge risk giving up a home game. It is even a greater risk to do this against a team that just did this and will have the experience of making the long trip.
I really hope this works out for the team, but I am just concerned that this could be the difference between making the playoffs in 2015 and not. Let's just say that I am not a fan of this game.
The one thing the NFL has done this year is that they have given the teams playing in London their bye week the week after the game. While this is nice, you are still losing some of the time off the players get, and need, in the middle of the season. I am sure the team has to be making more money from playing over in England then they would be in having a home game at Arrowhead.
The two other games in London next year will be Miami hosting the NY Jets and Jacksonville hosting Buffalo. With these announced three teams will be going back to London for the second year in a row, Miami, Jacksonville and Detroit. Who are the fans going to be rooting for in these games the team that is the home team, or the team they saw play last year? In a league where one game can be the difference between making the playoffs or sitting at home watching them in January it is a huge risk giving up a home game. It is even a greater risk to do this against a team that just did this and will have the experience of making the long trip.
I really hope this works out for the team, but I am just concerned that this could be the difference between making the playoffs in 2015 and not. Let's just say that I am not a fan of this game.
College Football Week 11 Picks
Here are my picks for the Top 25 and Big 12 games for week 11 of the college football season:
Thursday 11/6
#21 Clemson at Wake Forest- Clemson
Saturday 11/8
#1 Mississippi State hosts UT Martin - Mississippi State
#2 Florida State hosts Virginia - Florida State
#3 Auburn hosts #4 Texas A&M - Auburn
#4 Oregon at #17 Utah - Oregon
#5 Alabama at #16 LSU - Alabama
#6 TCU hosts #7 Kansas State - TCU
#8 Michigan State hosts #14 Ohio State - Michigan State
#9 Arizona State hosts #10 Notre Dame - Arizona State
#11 Ole Miss hosts Presbyterian - Ole Miss
#12 Baylor at #15 Oklahoma - Oklahoma
#18 UCLA at Washington - Washington
#19 Arizona hosts Colorado - Arizona
#20 Georgia at Kentucky - Georgia
#22 Duke at Syracuse - Duke
#23 West Virginia at Texas - West Virginia
#24 Georgia Tech at NC State - Georgia Tech
#25 Wisconsin at Purdue - Wisconsin
Remaining Big 12 Game
Iowa State at Kansas - Iowa State
Last week I went 12-5 (.706) in my college football picks.
Thursday 11/6
#21 Clemson at Wake Forest- Clemson
Saturday 11/8
#1 Mississippi State hosts UT Martin - Mississippi State
#2 Florida State hosts Virginia - Florida State
#3 Auburn hosts #4 Texas A&M - Auburn
#4 Oregon at #17 Utah - Oregon
#5 Alabama at #16 LSU - Alabama
#6 TCU hosts #7 Kansas State - TCU
#8 Michigan State hosts #14 Ohio State - Michigan State
#9 Arizona State hosts #10 Notre Dame - Arizona State
#11 Ole Miss hosts Presbyterian - Ole Miss
#12 Baylor at #15 Oklahoma - Oklahoma
#18 UCLA at Washington - Washington
#19 Arizona hosts Colorado - Arizona
#20 Georgia at Kentucky - Georgia
#22 Duke at Syracuse - Duke
#23 West Virginia at Texas - West Virginia
#24 Georgia Tech at NC State - Georgia Tech
#25 Wisconsin at Purdue - Wisconsin
Remaining Big 12 Game
Iowa State at Kansas - Iowa State
Last week I went 12-5 (.706) in my college football picks.
NFL Week 10 Picks
Picks for Week 10 of the NFL season:
Thursday November 6th
Browns (5-3) at Bengals (5-2-1) - Bengals
Sunday November 9th
Chiefs (5-3) at Bills (5-3) - Chiefs
Dolphins (5-3) at Lions (6-2) - Lions
Cowboys (6-3) vs Jaguars (1-8) in London - Cowboys
49ers (4-4) at Saints (4-4) - Saints
Titans (2-6) at Ravens (5-4) - Ravens
Steelers (6-3) at Jets (1-8) - Steelers
Falcons (2-6) at Buccaneers (1-7) - Buccaneers
Broncos (6-2) at Oakland (0-8) - Broncos
Rams (3-5) at Cardinals (7-1) - Cardinals
Giants (3-5) at Seahawks (5-3) - Seahawks
Bears (3-5) at Packers (5-3) - Packers
Monday November 10th
Panthers (3-5-1) at Eagles (6-2) - Eagles
Last week I went 9-4 (.692) in my picks.
Thursday November 6th
Browns (5-3) at Bengals (5-2-1) - Bengals
Sunday November 9th
Chiefs (5-3) at Bills (5-3) - Chiefs
Dolphins (5-3) at Lions (6-2) - Lions
Cowboys (6-3) vs Jaguars (1-8) in London - Cowboys
49ers (4-4) at Saints (4-4) - Saints
Titans (2-6) at Ravens (5-4) - Ravens
Steelers (6-3) at Jets (1-8) - Steelers
Falcons (2-6) at Buccaneers (1-7) - Buccaneers
Broncos (6-2) at Oakland (0-8) - Broncos
Rams (3-5) at Cardinals (7-1) - Cardinals
Giants (3-5) at Seahawks (5-3) - Seahawks
Bears (3-5) at Packers (5-3) - Packers
Monday November 10th
Panthers (3-5-1) at Eagles (6-2) - Eagles
Last week I went 9-4 (.692) in my picks.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
NFL Mid-Season Projections
All teams are now at least half way through the NFL season (some teams have played 9 games). There have been a few surprises this year, but not too many.
Here were my preseason picks for the playoffs:
AFC Division Winners - New England, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Denver
AFC Wildcards - Baltimore and San Diego
NFC Division Winners - Philadelphia, Green Bay, New Orleans and Seattle
AFC Wildcards - San Francisco and Chicago
In the AFC I am sticking with three of my division winners in New England, Indianapolis and Denver. I am thinking Cincinnati still makes the playoffs as a Wildcard, but Pittsburgh will win the division. I am sticking with Baltimore as my other Wildcard team. I think the Chiefs and Dolphins will finish just behind Cincinnati with the same number of wins, but one more loss thanks to the tie that Cincinnati had. As for the team that makes it out of the AFC for the Superbowl, my preseason pick was Indianapolis, I am not sold that they will make it out the AFC. I think the team that makes it out is the team with home field advantage and at this point I could see all the division winners at 13-3 and 12-4. Next week the Indianapolis vs New England game could help decide who get home field. For now I am going to stick with my pick of the Colts.
In the NFC I am only going to stick with two of my division winners in Philadelphia and New Orleans. I am thinking Seattle and Green Bay both make the playoffs as Wildcards but Arizona and Detroit will win their divisions. I know Arizona and Seattle still play twice, but I think Arizona will split that meaning Seattle has to make up another game and the schedules for both teams look equally as difficult. For Detroit they have a much easier schedule than Green Bay and they already have a win over Green Bay. I originally had Seattle coming out of the NFC and I am going to stick with that pick. They will have to do it on the road during the playoffs, but they have been there and I think they will turn it up to another level when it maters.
The biggest surprise to me so far this season is the Arizona Cardinals, They are playing in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL and have only one loss. They have had QB injuries and they are still winning. This is a young team that I think will be good for a few more years.
The biggest disappointment to me is the Atlanta Falcons. I thought they would contend for the division and a wildcard, but at this point they are just going to be a spoiler for other teams. Sitting with only two wins and their four non-divisional games are all against teams with winning records. Three out of the four divisional games they have left are on the road. There is a chance that this team wins four games or less this year.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
NFL Week 9 - 5 Thoughts / Top 5
Five thoughts from NFL Week 9
1 - The AFC North is going to be a tight division. The best part is that these are all good teams (yes even the Browns) and this race could come all the way down to the final week of the season, Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati. All of the teams currently have winning records and the Ravens are in last place with a record of 5-4. There have been years where I would wonder if the winner of this division would have a winning record or not, this year I find myself wondering will there be a team with a losing record.
1 - The AFC North is going to be a tight division. The best part is that these are all good teams (yes even the Browns) and this race could come all the way down to the final week of the season, Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati. All of the teams currently have winning records and the Ravens are in last place with a record of 5-4. There have been years where I would wonder if the winner of this division would have a winning record or not, this year I find myself wondering will there be a team with a losing record.
Chiefs vs Jets Review
I almost for got to review this game, well because while this was a good win for the Chiefs there was not much to review, because they did what they were suppose to do, keep losing teams losing. The Chiefs took the first drive of the game 81 yards in 12 plays and scored a touchdown. The defense came out and held the Jets to a three and out. Then 71 yards and 6 plays later the Chiefs were sitting in the end zone again (literally) with a 14-0 lead. From this point on the game was in cruise control.
Before the end of the half the Chiefs did allow the Jets to get a touchdown, but the offense answered right back and got another touchdown before the end of the half to have a 11 point lead at halftime. On their first drive of the second half the Chiefs added another field goal to get the lead back to 14 points and that is where the game would finish 24-10. With the win the Chiefs move in to a four way tie for the last wildcard sport in the AFC at 5-3.
Before the end of the half the Chiefs did allow the Jets to get a touchdown, but the offense answered right back and got another touchdown before the end of the half to have a 11 point lead at halftime. On their first drive of the second half the Chiefs added another field goal to get the lead back to 14 points and that is where the game would finish 24-10. With the win the Chiefs move in to a four way tie for the last wildcard sport in the AFC at 5-3.
Monday, November 3, 2014
MLS Divisional Semifinals - Leg 1 Review
We are half way thought the MLS Divisional Semifinals and all but one of the match-ups are playing out the way I expected. I have actually projected two of these 100% accurate, and another I was expecting a 1-1 draw and we got a 0-0 draw. After these weekend I am only worried about one of the teams I predicted to make the conference finals not making it. Let's look at where these match-up stand:
Eastern Conference - #3 Columbus vs #2 New England
I was expecting for a 2-1 win at home for Columbus and for New England to finish business at home and move on. Well New England has taken all the drama out of this one by destroying Columbus 4-2 on the road. It will take a small miracle for Columbus to get back in this as they will either need to win by 3 goals, or by 2 goals and either score 4 goals (which will put it in to extra time) or more. I see New England cruising in the return leg and easily moves on to the conference finals.
Eastern Conference - #3 Columbus vs #2 New England
I was expecting for a 2-1 win at home for Columbus and for New England to finish business at home and move on. Well New England has taken all the drama out of this one by destroying Columbus 4-2 on the road. It will take a small miracle for Columbus to get back in this as they will either need to win by 3 goals, or by 2 goals and either score 4 goals (which will put it in to extra time) or more. I see New England cruising in the return leg and easily moves on to the conference finals.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
College Football Playoff Power Rankings - Week 10
Below are my thoughts on where the college football teams stand at the end of the games on 11/1 and what I think the final rankings will be.
Top 4 teams as of this week: Remaining games:
1. Mississippi State 8-0 UT Martin, @ #6 Alabama, Vanderbilt & @ #4 Ole Miss
2. Florida State 8-0 Virginia, @ Miami, Boston College & Florida
3. Alabama 7-1 @ #19 LSU, #1 Mississippi St, W Carolina & #3 Auburn
4. Oregon 8-1 @ #17 Utah, Colorado & @ Oregon St
Top 4 teams as of this week: Remaining games:
1. Mississippi State 8-0 UT Martin, @ #6 Alabama, Vanderbilt & @ #4 Ole Miss
2. Florida State 8-0 Virginia, @ Miami, Boston College & Florida
3. Alabama 7-1 @ #19 LSU, #1 Mississippi St, W Carolina & #3 Auburn
4. Oregon 8-1 @ #17 Utah, Colorado & @ Oregon St
Today's Sports 11/2/2014
Week 9 of the NFL with the top teams in the NFC and AFC playing each other, day 2 of the MLS Conference Semifinals and a Manchester derby in the Premier League.
English Premier League
Manchester United at Manchester City - 7:30 AM Central - NBCSN
Going in to the 10th game of the season City is sitting third in the table with 17 points while United is sitting either in the table with 13 points.
NFL
For all my NFL Week 9 Picks
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs - Noon Central - CBS
Coming in to this game the Jets are 1-7 while Kansas City has just moved above .500 on the season at 4-3. The Jets have turned the ball over an amazing 18 times already this season and are starting back-up quarterback Michael Vick in this game. I always worry about a team that is playing bad going on the road against a team that should beat them easily because they have nothing to lose. Kansas City has everything to lose in this game because a loss here would almost end their chances at getting back in to the playoff hunt. It is going to be a beautiful fall day in Kansas City and the city is still energized from the Royals playoff run so the fans will be in to this game. The Chiefs are just playing too good with Charles on offense and Houston on defense. The Chiefs will also break the streak this week and a wide receive will catch a touchdown pass. Kansas City will put this game away early and cruise to a 31-13 victory
English Premier League
Manchester United at Manchester City - 7:30 AM Central - NBCSN
Going in to the 10th game of the season City is sitting third in the table with 17 points while United is sitting either in the table with 13 points.
NFL
For all my NFL Week 9 Picks
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs - Noon Central - CBS
Coming in to this game the Jets are 1-7 while Kansas City has just moved above .500 on the season at 4-3. The Jets have turned the ball over an amazing 18 times already this season and are starting back-up quarterback Michael Vick in this game. I always worry about a team that is playing bad going on the road against a team that should beat them easily because they have nothing to lose. Kansas City has everything to lose in this game because a loss here would almost end their chances at getting back in to the playoff hunt. It is going to be a beautiful fall day in Kansas City and the city is still energized from the Royals playoff run so the fans will be in to this game. The Chiefs are just playing too good with Charles on offense and Houston on defense. The Chiefs will also break the streak this week and a wide receive will catch a touchdown pass. Kansas City will put this game away early and cruise to a 31-13 victory
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Todays' Sports 11/1/2014
Today is shaping up to be a great day of sports headlined by college football where #3 play #4 and their are three other match-ups against top 25 teams. The English Premier League is in action as well as first leg action from the MLS conference semifinals.
English Premier League
Burnley at Arsenal - 10:00 AM Central - NBC SportsExtra
Arsenal is currently sitting at 5th place in the league, but the teams in 4th and all the way down to 9th are +/- 2 points from them. They are playing Burnley who is currently last and has not won yet. This is a home game for Arsenal and even with the injuries and the busy schedule they should win this game and they need to. Arsenal has already dropped points this year drawing games they should have won, if they want to continue their streak of Champion League qualifications. Arsenal wins 3-1.
English Premier League
Burnley at Arsenal - 10:00 AM Central - NBC SportsExtra
Arsenal is currently sitting at 5th place in the league, but the teams in 4th and all the way down to 9th are +/- 2 points from them. They are playing Burnley who is currently last and has not won yet. This is a home game for Arsenal and even with the injuries and the busy schedule they should win this game and they need to. Arsenal has already dropped points this year drawing games they should have won, if they want to continue their streak of Champion League qualifications. Arsenal wins 3-1.
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