nneece Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm having a tough time coming up with reasons to pick the Skins. The best reason I can come up with is that the Lions are 0-21 at Washington or something like that. Aside from that, I still have a very bad taste in my mouth from the 2nd half of the Giants game. Detroit looks to be for real this year and has had an impressive win against Chicago and some impressive games this year so far. Here's my biggest concern: if the Lions are able to put up 26 points or more on our D then our O will not be able to keep up. I don't think it is likely that they put up these type of points, but Chicago has a good D... Of course, Chicago made a lot of mistakes and turned the ball over which I don't see happening. What type of confidence points do I put on this? If I pick Washington I can't put a lot of points on them because... Bottom line is this, which Washington Redskins team shows up on Sunday? The team from the 2nd half and 2006 season or the team that has shown signs of being good in the first 2 weeks of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPortJGibbs89 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Bottom line is this, which Washington Redskins team shows up on Sunday? The team from the 2nd half and 2006 season or the team that has shown signs of being good in the first 2 weeks of the season? Your guess is as good as mine... I hope its the same team the first 2 weeks but these past few years its soo freaking hard to get a good read on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedlightG20 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Chicago had a banged up defense when they played Detroit. I think GW will have the defense ready, he's usually pretty good at slowing down good offenses when it really counts (see: first half of the Indy game last year; Saints game last year). Detroit also played against Philly (okay D), Viks (bad D) and Raiders (bad D). When it comes to betting, I'd do my research with Vegas bookies. They know alot more than the ESPN "experts" IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM916 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I always pick the Redskins, I just can't ever go against them. Just recently, I cut a Detroit player from my fantasy roster because I can't use him this week and it's a waste of a roster spot to bench him. Every week I want us to shut out the opposing team. I don't know how some people can cheer for the enemy to get yards and points against their own team just so they win in a stupid fantasy league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I don't think you have to feel guilty about your pickems. Just because you're a homer, doesn't mean you can't be realistic. i.e. I picked the Iggles to beat us, but I'm glad I was wrong. It has a lot to do with where they're playing, who they're playing, and the history of the relationships between the teams, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 What type of confidence points do I put on this? If I pick Washington I can't put a lot of points on them because...Bottom line is this, which Washington Redskins team shows up on Sunday? The team from the 2nd half and 2006 season or the team that has shown signs of being good in the first 2 weeks of the season? The answer is, I wouldn't put too many confidence points on it, but I'd still pick the Skins. If Calvin Johnson doesn't play, that's one less weapon, and they don't have much of a running game. Their O-line isn't very good so we might get a few sacks and a turnover. Here's the real question. Do you trust our offense to keep the ball for long periods of time, gouge them with the run, and keep our defense fresh? If you think we can do that, pick the Skins. You didn't mention whether this was with a spread or not? Also, bet the over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbs_deciple Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 All I have to say for those people who think the Lions suck based on the past. Look at their offensive production at the end of last year and THIS year. Kitna is on pace to throw for 5000 yards, and leads the league in passing yards. Yes, he will throw a few INT's and get sacked 5 times a game, but he still throws for 400 and 3 TD's!! Mike Martz... greatest show on turf... remember? This will no doubt be the biggest test for our Defense this year! Lets hope they can stop this passing attack, and our offense can score enough points to keep up with them. Go skins!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Turn in your fan card....not picking the Skins at home against the Lions??? Now, when they play at New England in a few weeks....maybe you should pick against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm having a tough time coming up with reasons to pick the Skins. The best reason I can come up with is that the Lions are 0-21 at Washington or something like that. Aside from that, I still have a very bad taste in my mouth from the 2nd half of the Giants game. Detroit looks to be for real this year and has had an impressive win against Chicago and some impressive games this year so far. Here's my biggest concern: if the Lions are able to put up 26 points or more on our D then our O will not be able to keep up. I don't think it is likely that they put up these type of points, but Chicago has a good D... Of course, Chicago made a lot of mistakes and turned the ball over which I don't see happening. What type of confidence points do I put on this? If I pick Washington I can't put a lot of points on them because... Bottom line is this, which Washington Redskins team shows up on Sunday? The team from the 2nd half and 2006 season or the team that has shown signs of being good in the first 2 weeks of the season? 14 Points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Shot Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Detroit also played against Philly (okay D), Viks (bad D) and Raiders (bad D) The Vikings and Raiders have pretty good defenses....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoby6644 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 The Vikings and Raiders have pretty good defenses....... Both teams stuggled offensively, which mean the D was on the field for a good chunk of the game. I'm not buying Detroit just yet. As far as the pickem thing goes, I try to be objective with all of the game whether Skins are involved or not. I ask three questions: 1. Who is running the ball better? 2. Who is playing better defense? 3. Who's home? No guarantee by any means but a good starting point. In this case, I would say go with the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryGreenMonk Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I pick the skins every time. No exceptions. I will be picking the skins against New England in their house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nneece Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 The answer is, I wouldn't put too many confidence points on it, but I'd still pick the Skins. If Calvin Johnson doesn't play, that's one less weapon, and they don't have much of a running game. Their O-line isn't very good so we might get a few sacks and a turnover.Here's the real question. Do you trust our offense to keep the ball for long periods of time, gouge them with the run, and keep our defense fresh? If you think we can do that, pick the Skins. You didn't mention whether this was with a spread or not? Also, bet the over. Straight up. Just a friendly pickem league on Yahoosports although there is money at the end of the day. I won the league last year. I try to pick the games as subjectively as I can, and often that is hard to do (be subjective) with the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I pick the skins every time. No exceptions.I will be picking the skins against New England in their house. Thats my man. Don't even THINK about picking the Lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Turn in your fan card....not picking the Skins at home against the Lions??? yessir.... we WILL get the W this sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I picked us because of the oh-for in Washington, they had a tough battle against the Bears, their game lasted almost 3 1/2 hours and they don't play as well on grass. If I was the groundskeeper, I wouldn't have cut it this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm having a tough time coming up with reasons to pick the Skins. The best reason I can come up with is that the Lions are 0-21 at Washington or something like that. Aside from that, I still have a very bad taste in my mouth from the 2nd half of the Giants game. Detroit looks to be for real this year and has had an impressive win against Chicago and some impressive games this year so far. Here's my biggest concern: if the Lions are able to put up 26 points or more on our D then our O will not be able to keep up. I don't think it is likely that they put up these type of points, but Chicago has a good D... Of course, Chicago made a lot of mistakes and turned the ball over which I don't see happening. What type of confidence points do I put on this? If I pick Washington I can't put a lot of points on them because... Bottom line is this, which Washington Redskins team shows up on Sunday? The team from the 2nd half and 2006 season or the team that has shown signs of being good in the first 2 weeks of the season? You're a Skins fan -> you pick the Skins. No exceptions. It may not be right; it may not be pretty; it may not even be safe, but you pick the Skins!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm having a tough time coming up with reasons to pick the Skins. My pick is easy. I'm picking the Lions. Which means the Redskins will win and my pick will be wrong. Not taking ANY chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain James Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Thats my man. Don't even THINK about picking the Lions I like the way you guys think! Skins win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Chicago had a banged up defense when they played Detroit. I think GW will have the defense ready, he's usually pretty good at slowing down good offenses when it really counts (see: first half of the Indy game last year; Saints game last year).Detroit also played against Philly (okay D), Viks (bad D) and Raiders (bad D). When it comes to betting, I'd do my research with Vegas bookies. They know alot more than the ESPN "experts" IMO. :laugh: Raiders have a bad D? Really? Ok, whatever you say. The Vikes D is pretty good too, those are all top 15 defenses and Oakland's is a top 10 D. All that said, the Lions D isn't. :laugh: I wouldn't have any problems picking the Skins this week, I have a feeling this is going to be Campbell's break out week right here and the defense is going to really surprise some people and put themselves on the map. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojobo Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 56-21 loss to a team we beat on their turf on monday night is enough of a reason for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins4ever Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 56-21 loss to a team we beat on their turf on monday night is enough of a reason for me! I agree! The Lions are weak on defense. I believe our defense can d up on them. I'm concerned with the height advantage their WRs have over our CBs. But Kitna should be blitzed and pressured all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGSKINS Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 We win this game outright. 10 star lock of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogisme Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Skins win cause the D will be ferocious after the NYG second half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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