The NFL Thread (with added College Football)

[ADVILLAFAN]

You even lost to us!

They lost 3 of their matches in the NFC North (and it should have been 4, Lions ballsed up). The loss was probably good for the Packers though, as you'd rather play the Redskins than the Vikings.

You've nailed the Packers weaknesses, poor Offensive Line play and WR's keep dropping the ball. Jones can catch but doesn't have the speed to get away anymore. Still, you should beat the Skins.

[UK Redsox]

Lovie Smith fired by the Bucs.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14519289/tampa-bay-buccaneers-dismiss-coach-lovie-smith-second-season

[ADVILLAFAN]

Lovie Smith fired by the Bucs.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14519289/tampa-bay-buccaneers-dismiss-coach-lovie-smith-second-season

Okay, they'd lost their last 4 matches, but this is still a bit of a shock. They were much improved from the previous season and were clearly heading in the right direction.

[FiveKenMcNaughts]

Lovie Smith fired by the Bucs.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14519289/tampa-bay-buccaneers-dismiss-coach-lovie-smith-second-season

Okay, they'd lost their last 4 matches, but this is still a bit of a shock. They were much improved from the previous season and were clearly heading in the right direction.

I guess the only thing you could say is that he is a defensive coach and while they look much improved on offence. Thanks to the likes of Winston, Evans and Martin, they still don't look good defensively.

Also rumours that their OC could be heading elsewhere for a HC job, so don't be surprised if he is their new guy.

[usav]

My picks for the wildcard weekend:

Steelers will beat the Bengals
Chiefs will beat the Texans
Vikings will beat the Seahawks
Packers will beat the Redskins

[UK Redsox]

Vikings and Seahawks could be frozen solid by the end of the game

[cdbearsfan]

My bets are the same as Usav's but I fancy Bengals to win.

[DaveD]

I'm going with away wins across the board

[Meanwood Villa]

Bengals and Chiefs will blow it because it's what they do. Pack and Seahawks to win in NFC.

[Villa in Denmark]

Bengals and Chiefs will blow it because it's what they do. Pack and Seahawks to win in NFC.

I don't know about the Chiefs blowing it, it's looking more like the Texans have been paid to throw it at half time.

[DaveD]

They'd be better off paying Hoyer not to throw anything

[DaveD]

That should have been another pick. Surely they've got to pull him ?

[Villa in Denmark]

Considering how dominant they've been defensively with 3 interceptions, a fumble recovery and the opening kick-off return for a TD, the Chiefs haven't been very impressive for the most part.

Make that 4 interceptions.

[Meanwood Villa]

Bengals and Chiefs will blow it because it's what they do. Pack and Seahawks to win in NFC.

Well my Chiefs prediction was about as accurate as my prediction this morning about the Villa.

First playoff win since Joe was there.

[Ger Regan]

These have been two very poor games.