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Message #161 of 223 May 9, 2017
mattCR Executive Producer
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The thing is, all of the hot exclusives so far have really been on PS4. There hasn't been a series of holy cow exclusives on XB1. I have both, but my PS4 gets far more use. Horizon Zero Dawn, as an exclusive, is better than most anything on XB1.
But it isn't alone. Unborne, Uncharted, Last of Us, MLB The Show, etc. just a series of exclusives on Sony, and while Microsoft has some, they don't have remotely the depth of exclusives. It's interesting.
I think the Scorpio is a bigger deal than some make out; it is significantly more power than PS4 Pro, and if titles "scale" it signals the end of console generations. Games stay working across all platforms until the oldest platform dies off; the same way Apple IOS apps were "supports all" then after a period no more support for Iphone 3GS, no more support for iPhone4, etc. And the apps offered more functionality on newer devices.
Microsoft is definitely building that setup, and that is good for gamers in terms of longevity of purchase. I think there are real opportunities for game developers as well. We've seen some of that even with PS4 Pro, where "enhanced" versions of available games from PS4 are out there.. ie, play Horizon Zero Dawn on a pro, gain better rendering, more distance scope, etc.
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mattCR said: ↑
I do agree with you there. I only play the Xbox and have since the beginning. Since the Halo and Gears of War games have run their coarse I think MS is trying to find its way. I think cross platform gives them one advantage buy a game for the xbox and play it on your PC. Scorpio could be the thing that drives them back into the spotlight if they have some wow eye candy to go with it. I expect we will know more after E3.
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I actually think the cross platform stuff between Xbox One and PC kind of negates the need to buy games on Xbox One at all, since you could just get them for PC (which many people have in addition to a console). With a PC and Xbox One, you have at least one redundant platform. With a PC and PS4, you have pretty much everything.
I can totally understand why MS was cancelling games in the last 6 months or so, or even longer, that might not have been very good. Sony has had a string of exclusives that also turned out to be great and MS has not been able to match that. Frankly, they never did on any of their platforms in the past. The only reason the 360 sold so well was because it came out a year before the PS3 and the Wii. If you do a month-by-month sales comparison between the 360 and PS3 from their launches, the PS3 sold better the entire generation. (That is, if you look at 360's 1st month vs. PS3's 1st month of sales, and so on through the generation.) In the current gen (Xbox One and PS4), the only reason the One isn't seen as a big failure is because the Wii U did even worse. PS4 is past 60M units in 4.5 years while the One is at roughly 30M.
The issue with Scorpio is that we've kind of moved into the age of content driving sales more than hardware. Since Scorpio isn't being treated as a new generation with new exclusives that you can only find on that platform, it needs to survive based on what already exists in the One library or what will be special to the Xbox platform in the near future. The cost of the components alone is going to reach $500 based on the analyses and interviews so far, meaning the console will probably be even higher (though I could see MS trying to justify it with pack-in games or sticking to $500 for a break-even price rather than a small profit like the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One/S had.) Sorry, but I do not see a $500 Xbox One that really begs for a 4K HDR TV to take advantage of it as being something people will flock to, no matter how pretty the games are, especially if it isn't getting anything really exciting before the end of the year.
The hot thing right now is the Switch. Nintendo made portable gaming become hot, it made motion-controlled gaming become hot, and now it's making console-powered mobile gaming hot. A bigger box that is stuck in your living room won't be as exciting to people this fall. I'm seriously wondering if Scorpio might be the end of Xbox as a console and MS will turn it just into their version of Steam on PC.
I think based on the gaming forum I ran. I had Xbox and Sony MVPs that where given a lot of info at the time. The biggest reason the 360 was so successful was the multi-player / chat features. It was huge and gave the 360 the edge in the most successful multi player game Halo and later Call of Duty. Multi-player gaming was what gaming was about in the last generation. Challenges today are:
That the console gamers of that era are older now, don't play much or like me only single player.
Xbox screwed the pooch on marketing the Xbox One, they have tried to make it everything.
Because of that out of the 100 gamer friends I had on Xbox 360 only 30-40 made the transition to Xbox One. Most went with Sony in this generation.
My son gave up the console because the games he wants to play are PC games. I personally like playing the console still but sales continue to fall and I believe that portability and PC is where the future is at. I do believe this is why the Switch is dong well for now. I'm willing to bet this could be the last generation of console gaming unless they keep making them for us old farts. Heck many articles I have read the millennials and younger generations don't even own TVs...
But again, the 360 had a 1 year head start and the exclusive deals with Call of Duty. And even so, the month-to-month sales of the PS3 were higher over it's lifetime than the 360. The PS3 stumbled out the gate by being overpriced and still sold more units by the end.
There is the phenomenon of 360 gamers switching to PS4 this gen, but that might be related to the desire to play Call of Duty (which looks better on PS4 and gets exclusives there first) combined with people having bought the 360 out of price/access/convenience before (all things that PS4 matched or beat the Xbox One).
The average age of gamers is something like 35 or 37, but there are still plenty of younger console gamers playing online games. It's why Rocket League is huge, it's why Overwatch has tens of millions of players, its why Minecraft STILL comes out on every system and sells millions of copies. Overall console sales for this gen (counting Wii U, PS4, and Xbox One) are already over 100M units, which would be WAY higher if the Wii U wasn't such a bomb. Last gen beat this one because of the Wii and the 360s head start. I truly believe Sony's exclusives are a much bigger draw than Microsoft's so they need an advantage somewhere else, which was a 1 year head start and a lower price in 2006/7.
I don't think an even more expensive system with nothing special to play on it will help Microsoft this winter. In fact, it didn't do much for Sony last November, as Pro sales were good but not amazing. Even if the leap from One to Scorpio is THAT BIG, not enough people will care.
You are probably right we will see. I think Sony could have pushed MS out of the market altogether if they would have but a UHD drive in the Pro. I know many Sony fans that went out and bought the Xbox One S after that fumble. They had the chance to put the nail in the coffin for this gen consoles with only the few dedicated Xbox gamers like myself left to support them. In fact I believe that Scorpio may have gotten canceled. Time will tell but I believe Sony has the console market now and probably going forward.
Message #167 of 223 May 10, 2017
No offense, not trying to be rude, but "I know many Sony fans" is really not much of a data point to go by. There are nearly 100M PS4 and Xbox One consoles out there (including PS4 Slim, Pro, and One S) and there's no way you know enough people to make a statistical dent in that number. So even if you know, say, 50 people who owned PS4s but then bought a One S for the UHD drive, that's still basically nothing.
Being that we're on the HTF, the enthusiasm for UHD is more pronounced. But in the greater gaming community, not many people care. 99% of the time (I'm exaggerating) people just stream movies on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, or other apps. 4KTV adoption is not high enough right now for people to care about investing in UHD as a format. Bluray sales never caught up to DVD sales, and UHD sales will probably not even come close to matching Bluray.
Like you said earlier, the previous gen was all about online multiplayer games. This gen is all about streaming media. Even digital sales of games and usage of things like Spotify on PS4 are taking off much more than they did a few years ago on the PS3 and 360. I'm curious how many S consoles MS has even sold and how many of those have been used to play UHD movies.
Scorpio has absolutely not been canceled. MS tweets and talks about it on an almost weekly basis to hype it up for the E3 reveal.
Morgan Jolley said: ↑
I didn't say it was re-read my comments...
That is fine since this Xbox One thread is why Sony is so much better I'll go someplace else... Enjoy your thread Morgan
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DavidMiller said: ↑
You are probably right we will see. I think Sony could have pushed MS out of the market altogether if they would have but a UHD drive in the Pro.
Judging by the near lack of discussion on this at the forums I visit and seemingly how few people I know in person that even buy regular Blu-Rays besides me (outside of some online friends at this forum that share my passion), it's just not a big selling point for most, I'd wager.
I doubt Sony lost even 10,000 sales to Microsoft by eschewing supporting UHD Blu-Ray. It's important to you, but not to most. It's not even important to me despite being a Blu-Ray enthusiast, because the focus on this new format is on contemporary releases and my interest is on the golden age of Hollywood and 1950's/1960's television.
There simply aren't things like Cary Grant classics on UHD Blu-Ray, so I've so far not felt like I missed a thing in the 14 months that this technically superlative format has been on the marketplace.
Anyone delved into backwards compatibility much?
My Xbox Live account is in limbo until early next month due to an email switch and a 30 day waiting period, and I've already missed two great deals. But I want to take advantage of this big backwards compatible game sale. So I'm considering making a secondary account to make these purchases from.
It won't pose any difficulty playing them on my primary account on my Xbox 360 online or offline on the 360 that I buy them from, but will I be able to do the same someday on a Xbox One while logged into my original account, or will I have to log into this new secondary account each time I want to play one of these purchases?
Basically, can two Xbox Live accounts have the same XBO system designated as the primary/home system, allowing cross-account access online or off on that particular system, regardless of which account is currently being used? Or is it limited to one account having that designation?
Not really entirely up on how Xbox One DRM is setup...
Bryan^H Lead Actor
I'm going to sell my XBONE soon. Too difficult to juggle between the One, and PS4. Not enough hours in the day, and I don't do much gaming on the ONE anyway.
I have too many fond memories to scrap my 360(+ over 175 games).....I wonder how long before Xbox Live for that system goes dark?
Sounds like I'm safe with my plan, if anyone was curious.
No limitation on how many Xbox Live accounts designate the same Xbox One as their home system (Although of course you're limited to one home console per XBL account). And the DLC of an account on its home console is free to use by anyone else on said system.
Bit of an annoyance, but this is a good deal and knowing that it won't cause me issues down the road seals the deal.
You can have you account on multiple Xbox's but it can only be actively used on one xbox at a time.
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That's not actually what I was asking, but thanks for trying to help.
It's not entirely correct though. While it's certainly true that your Xbox Live account can't be logged into two 360's or two XBO's simultaneously, you can be logged into both a 360 and a XBO at the same time. And if we look at it from a DLC perspective like I was inquiring about, your DLC can be active simultaneously on multiple systems.
In fact, you can have three different Xbox Live accounts playing your 360 DLC at the exact same time across four different systems, thanks to how Microsoft's DRM works. Downloads are tied to both the hardware and the account, with only one of the two needing to be present to grant access to your purchases.
You are probably right I don't think much about the 360 anymore mine is in one of those suitcase things that I use when I travel. I just have two Xbox Ones actually plugged in and in use. When I use the one down stars in logs me off the one up stairs. I was just answering the one point you made in your post above mine. Anyway glad you solved your issue.
Yeah, but whatever DLC you own would be free for any other XBL account to use on the XB1 that you've designated as your home system (i.e., the one that your digital purchases work on even if you're offline, where as your other XB1 has to have your XBL account actually logged into Live for access to your digital purchases).
After reading a lot of fine print, I think I have a handle on how their DRM works. Not really much different than on the 360, which was just what I was hoping for (If anything, it's a bit more convenient in some ways). It's a bit confusing, but fairly consumer friendly
Message #177 of 223 Aug 29, 2017
Don Giro Supporting Actor
Question (sorry if this was answered elsewhere):
I have a PS4 Pro, and I absolutely HATE that I can't play media files and scroll through pictures burned to DVD, Blu-Ray, etc. without first copying them to the internal hard drive. Does the Xbox One have this same limitation?
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Message #178 of 223 Oct 30, 2017
Anyone given one of the original Xbox games that's now supported a spin?
HD rendering looks to do wonders on these judging by YouTube. And the frame rate analysis I saw for Knights of the Old Republic suggests that the frame rate department also got a significant boost.
Too bad so many of my favorites are so unlikely to appear. In particular, I'd love to see Outrun 2, Outrun 2006 Coast to Coast, Project Gotham Racing 2 (And the two booster packs), and RalliSport Challenge 2 appear. But all of these have licensing issues.
I wish Microsoft would just open up this emulator and let us play anything we wanted to. No recompiling seems to be going on here, unlike the 360 situation that forced their hand with a more limited and controlled approach. MS could open it up tomorrow so that it worked like Sony's PS1 emulator on a PS3 if they wanted to.
Message #179 of 223 Mar 2, 2018
Steve Y Supporting Actor
I LOVE that Microsoft has doubled down on backward compatibility even though the gaming press is telling everyone how little broad consumer appeal it has. And I love my Xbox One S, but I think the storefront is an utter nightmare, partly due to how they've incorporated BC. While I understand that technical difficulties are inevitable when you're combining two platform ecosystems, just look at this laundry list:
Maddeningly slow store interface
Cluttered with multiple versions (games vs bundles vs DLC)
Game prices frequently invisible until you click through to the "See price" button
Games are regularly listed in the store but can't actually be purchased. ("Deadly Premonition" in North America, for example, lets you click "Buy" but then kicks you out with a region error).
No shopping cart, so buying more than one XB1 game in a single purchase requires that you pump up your wallet.
No shopping cart, so if you don't own a 360, buying more than one backward-compatible game digitally requires individual credit/debit purchases. I've had my card flagged multiple times for fraud more than once during a sale on backward-compatible titles, with dozens of individual $3-5 purchases. This is unacceptable in 2018.
Don Giro said: ↑
Don, this is a great question. Unfortunately, Microsoft FAQs seem to suggest that only USB-connected devices (sticks or external HDDs) can be read to play media files, and not burned discs. But if I remember to give it a try, and I find out differently, I'll let you know.
As someone with a classic movie collection backed up to an external drive (in a lot of odd formats from my old DVDs over the years), I can tell you that my setup works really well. I'm MUCH happier with the media player apps on the Xbox One than on the PS4, even though many of them are ports of PC apps. My favorites are:
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Pictured here is the Chopin Theater (formerly the American Theater) as it exists today. Built in 1914, the 500 seat theater played second run movies and in its later years ran Polish films. The second floor housed a billiard hall / bowling alley and later a Polish night club; although, more recently it was connected to an adjacent building that was renovated for a New York Sports Club. The first floor of the old theater was re-purposed into a retail space which once housed a Burger King and is now a Starbucks.
I am glad that the Chopin Theater survives with its marque and eagle sculpture still intact even if the bricks have been covered with stucco. I know, I know, it's a Starbucks and some of my friends have commented with disdain in their voice that the chain store has ruined the building. While I typically loathe chain stores due to the destructive effect they have on a neighborhood's unique character, I like this Starbucks and the building owner for preserving the building as much as they have because when buildings cannot be re-purposed they are often demolished. I would have preferred that Propeller, Ash Box or one of the many other independently owned cafes in the neighborhood had moved into the building instead, but I don't always get exactly what I want.
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In another neighborhood I might not have noticed this building but sitting empty on the quiet block of Dupont Street among residential buildings at the far end of Greenpoint, it stands out. I have not been able to find out much about this building; however, according to the Department of Buildings it is a Yeshiva (Jewish parochial school) and it has been under renovation for some time. Constructed in the year 1919, I believe this building is designed in the Romanesque Revival style. Given the character of the architecture and the crosses detailed in the building's masonry I suspected that it was not a Jewish School. I spoke to a long time resident of the neighborhood and learned that it was a Catholic School (School of S S Cyril and Methodius) that began to undergo renovation 3 years ago. The school closed in 1999. When I first moved to Greenpoint this building was in a state of disrepair and now it is a condo building with apartments starting at $2,450 per month.
Pictured here are the doorway arch with broken pediment, faux finish and cross relief, as well as the twin columns with cushion capitals. Prior to being renovated the pediment and arch over the entrance were covered with green tiles instead of the faux finish it has now.
A cross once stood at the peak of the parapet wall. In addition to the cross, other religious ornament has also been removed.


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So long ACL. I can't say that I will miss you. Nay, I am quite glad you are gone. Yes, there are oodles and oodles of bands, and I'm sure it's a boon for the Austin economy, but what have you done for me lately? Only one band (read: The Roots) that I'd be interested in, and tying up traffic everywhere. Peace out.
new developments? i don't like the sound of that. i need a partner in our next "drink beer" game.
Dude, it's crazy. I'll call you tonight.
A "boon" for the Austin economy? Yeah, that's right, I had to call you out. B/c I never misspell anything.
wait. i think mr. mark is correct.
boon (n.) 1. A benefit bestowed, especially one bestowed in response to a request.
2. A timely blessing or benefit: A brisk breeze is a boon to sailors.
Okay, Mr. Smarty, Mr. "Big Words" Chairman, I'll accept his use of boon. And in the future, I'll be sure to grab a dictionary before trying to call anyone out.
hey… I had a blast at ACL and there is nothing like sittin' in your front yard watching the crazies walk to their cars after all day in the sun. ha. I did miss the Roots (boo, hoo) but I made it in time to skip out on my volunteer shift and catch Ben Harper instead. good times. though I don't reccomend taking other peoples anti-anxiety prescriptions while drinking beer and smoking. I feel a bit loopy today.
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I agree with the assessment of ACL. It was just too durned hot and there were too many durn people there to be able to enjoy anything. Durn. It's a word.


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Welcome to Part 6 of my NFL Draft Report Cards. Last week, I reviewed the home division of my New England Patriots, the AFC East. Though the Pats should win the division, the Jets outdid them in the draft. But in my eyes, an AFC North team was the overall draft winner. Which team is it? Keep reading to see my Draft Report Card for each team, including a grade for each pick as well as my final grades. As I post more articles, I will also include links to the rest of my draft grades.
NFL Draft Report Cards 2019
Overall Grade: A
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I feel the Browns won this year's draft. Not only did they snag two major steals at positions of need in Greedy Williams and Mack Wilson, they also filled most of the rest of their biggest needs. In addition to Williams, a CB and Wilson, an ILB, the Browns drafted a tackle, a safety, an outside linebacker. Some of their other picks were slight reaches, but they filled most of their needs, so I really like this draft class.
Overall Grade: B+
The Ravens started off this draft historically strong. They grabbed their two WRs of the future (hopefully Lamar Jackson is able to throw to them). They also drafted a much needed edge rusher in Jaylon Ferguson, who happens to be a great fit. The later rounds didn't go as well. They did make some decent picks later on. I understand the selections of RB Justice Hill and DT Daylon Mack. But the Ravens didn't need another guard or corner, and the Ravens been fine with Robert Griffin III as Jackson's sole backup. Overall, this is a pretty good draft class, but it was a bit top heavy, and they didn't prioritize their biggest needs in the later rounds.
The Bengals made a couple great selections. They found their potential QB-LT duo of the future. The Bengals also filled all of their biggest needs. But they reached on a lot of their picks. I'm not going to make a big deal about their choice to put aside smaller needs in favor of prospects they liked. But Drew Sample, for example could've been found in the 4th or 5th. He isn't 2nd round material. I do give them credit for the promptness on filling their needs though, so I didn't mind this draft class too much.
My favorite pick by far from this draft class was the selection of RB Benny Snell Jr. Snell can be the primary backup for James Conner with Le'Veon Bell leaving for good. But other than that, the Steelers didn't have an amazing draft. They didn't fill too many needs, and the needs they did fill were filled by reaching. I didn't mind the Devin Bush pick, as he may not be a good fit, but he can play inside linebacker as they need. Plus, Isaiah Buggs was a steal even though Pittsburgh doesn't need a DT. But the fact that they didn't draft a tackle to replace Marcus Gilbert will significantly bog them down.
That's all for this portion of my NFL Draft Grades. Stay tuned for my AFC South Draft Grades next. As a whole, the AFC South did not have a great draft. But two teams tied for the worst overall grade. Who were they? Find out soon.
2019 NFL Free Agency Predictions: Part 1: Offensive Skill Positions
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Welcome to the first article of my 2019 NFL free agency prediction series! Today, I'll be sharing my predictions for where offensive skill position players (QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs) end up signing. Where will Le'Veon Bell be headed after a year away from football? Where will Nick Foles find himself a starting job? Keep reading to find out what I think, and you check out my tentative schedule for the entire series below. In later articles, I will include links to the previously posted articles:
2019 NFL Free Agency Predictions
Monday, March 4: NFL Free Agency Predictions: Part 1: Offensive Skill Positions
Wednesday, March 6: NFL Free Agency Predictions: Part 2: Linemen
Saturday, March 9: NFL Free Agency Predictions: Part 3: Linebackers and Defensive Backs
In my eyes, Foles is the only viable starter that's currently on the free agent market. Blake Bortles or Ryan Tannehill could eventually be released/traded, but for now, the choice is targeting Foles or waiting for the draft. Unlike other QB needy teams, the Jags could easily return to the playoffs with the right QB leading them. That being said, a veteran QB makes sense. The Giants, Redskins, and others will go for a combo of a rookie and a veteran mentor.
For Washington, Alex Smith will not be able to serve as a veteran mentor considering his severe knee injury in 2018. Colt McCoy isn't a viable starter in my eyes either. However, Teddy Bridgewater is a free agent who has experience starting, so he could serve as Washington's bridge starter (no pun intended) until their young QB, whether it be Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, or someone else, has time to develop.
The Bucs and Dolphins will also be on the lookout for veteran backups. Look for them to resign their 2018 backup QBs, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brock Osweiler. The Bills could also use some depth at QB behind Josh Allen, so bringing back their former QB, Tyrod Taylor, could be smart.
That would leave Josh McCown as the best free agent QB left. I have him going to LA to backup Philip Rivers until they draft Rivers' successor.
Viable Starters
Bell might be the best player on the open market in a long time. The Steelers refused to pay him what he wanted. But who will be up to pay him? He reportedly wants $25 million annually. I don't think anyone will give him that, but I think he'd settle for $20 million/year if he ever wants to play again. If the Eagles free up enough cap between Foles' departure and a release or two, they will be willing to pay for him for some answers at RB. Right now, they have a surplus of RBs, but no clear cut starter.
I see Ajayi, Philly's last starting RB, leading a refined RB committee in Tampa. Expect an aging Adrian Peterson to do the same in Indianapolis. On the contrary, Ingram and Coleman will leave RB committees to become full time starters on RB needy teams. Coleman will replace Kareem Hunt, while Ingram will replace Marshawn Lynch (I see him retiring). The Ravens' backfield is getting pretty crowded after the emergence of Gus Edwards, but I think Alex Collins will wind up back in Baltimore.
RB2 Options
The 49ers may have Jerick McKinnon and Matt Breida at RB, but a veteran mentor like 3-time Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount could be helpful if they resort to an RB committee. Yeldon will serve a similar role in Green Bay, playing alongside young RBs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams. The Steelers could also use a veteran in their backfield behind new starter James Conner, and I think Martin could be a good fit. Despite leading the Rams in the playoffs, Anderson may have to settle for a backup/committee role as well. He could be a good replacement for Coleman in Atlanta. Murray was successful in Minnesota, and there's room for him in the backfield, so I see him coming back. With Coleman headed to Kansas City, the Chiefs will move on from Spencer Ware as he heads to Dallas to backup Ezekiel Elliott.
WR/TE
Top Tier WRs
Sam Darnold showed flashes of talent in his rookie year. I think a better RB and a #1 receiver could make all the difference for him. They should chase after Tate aggressively if they cannot land Antonio Brown (I have him going to San Fran). Bryant barely played last year, but he still could serve as a WR1. The Bills could be a fit, but if they pass up on Bryant, they could also take D.K. Metcalf in Round 1 of the draft.
Cobb looks to be leaving Green Bay, and the Steelers may seek depth options at receiver after Antonio Brown leaves. Cobb could be a fit to play across from JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Lions have no clear cut WR1 after Tate's departure, but if they sign a lower tier option like John Brown, Matthew Stafford could look evenly split targets among Brown, Marvin Jones, and Kenny Golladay.
Moncrief and Wallace aren't viable #1 receivers at this point, but they could still be a big help for WR needy teams. Moncrief could be a good option for the Pats, rather than overspending for Golden Tate. I have Wallace returning to the Eagles to play alongside Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor. This trio never played together despite being lined up as Philly's top 3 receivers on the depth chart in 2018 training camp.
WR Depth Options
The Bills need more than just Bryant or Metcalf – maybe they can pair up Bryant with Beasley, his former teammate. The Ravens could also use some more depth at WR. Funchess isn't a top tier option, but if they cannot land or draft someone top tier, he will have to do. Maybe they can pair Funchess with a rookie WR1. The Chiefs may not bring in anyone new, but they could bring back Conley to play behind Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins.
The Colts could use some more experienced options across from T.Y. Hilton – Matthews could be a good choice. They could always draft someone to split time as the #2 receiver with him. Williams upped his value this season, but I still cannot see many teams paying him WR1 money. The Jets could use another depth option behind Tate, especially if Robby Anderson leaves. The Patriots need all the quality WRs they can afford, so Dorsett could be a good option to bring back considering his developing chemistry with Tom Brady.
Top Tier TEs
Eifert has a concerning injury history, and I think it's time for Cincinnati to move on. But Detroit could pair him with a drafted TE to ensure security at the position. Kroft will return to Cincy with Eifert on his way out. Kroft will return to Cincy with Eifert on his way out. The Saints could also use a veteran TE alongside the young Dan Arnold, and Cook might be the most consistent veteran on the market. It would be smart for the Texans to target Noah Fant or T.J. Hockenson in the draft, but signing a veteran in the meantime couldn't hurt, and James could be a good mentor for their new TE.
Lewis and Rodgers are not cut out to be a team's #1 tight end at this point. But they can provide depth as a TE2, with Lewis backing up Vance McDonald and Rodgers backing up Chris Herndon IV.
WR/TE Depth Options
Darnold needs more consistent receivers, so I could see the Jets moving on from Robby Anderson. Anderson could be a good depth piece in Cleveland, serving as the WR2 over Antonio Callaway. Humphries is also going into free agency expecting WR2 money. But I think he will have to settle for a little less, and if his price drops, the Pats may be willing to pay for him for additional depth. He is a good fit in New England. Despite a disappointing 2018, I could still see Benjamin contributing behind Davante Adams in Green Bay. They'll need to draft a younger receiver to play alongside them though.
If the Lions sign anyone else at TE besides Eifert, I don't think it will be their 2018 tight end Luke Willson. Josh Hill has a slightly better track record and could be a good bargain for the Lions. I see Willson returning to Seattle to compete for playing time with Will Dissly, Ed Dickson, and others. Kendricks was the most consistent of Green Bay's tight ends this year, so look for them to retain him alongside Jimmy Graham.
Wow, that's a lot of quality free agents. The madness will begin in a little over a week. Stay tuned for more predictions later in the week.
2018 NFL Week 12 Picks & Previews: Contenders Arise
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Welcome to my Week 12 NFL Picks and Previews. On Thanksgiving Day, I went 3-0, putting my overall record at 88-74-2. However, I am still only ahead of 1 expert from CBS Sports, and none from ESPN. This week, I think we will see the biggest contenders besides the Rams and Chiefs (who both take a bye after last week's shootout) will rise to the top with victories this week. Meanwhile, teams that had snuck into the playoff picture despite an underwhelming season will fall. With the playoffs approaching, this week it will begin to become clear who's really here to stay.
Lock of the Week
Look for the Panthers to shut down Seattle's run game here. This will put a lot on QB Russell Wilson and his receivers, and I don't think they'll put up enough for Seattle to make this close in Carolina. They will fail to step it up in the place of the run game. Meanwhile, QB Cam Newton and his receivers will be all over the Seahawks' young secondary as Carolina dominates in a blowout victory.
Upset of the Week
The return of QB Ryan Tannehill will give the Dolphins offense a big boost. Expect Tannehill to throw multiple TDs and shock the Colts in Indy. The Colts will make it close thanks to dominance by the combo of QB Andrew Luck and WR T.Y. Hilton. But the Colts will fall short against Miami's revamped offense, and the weak defensive game will not help matters.
The Other Games
Sunday, 1:00 PM EST
Expect the Jets young, but underrated defense to limit the abilities of QB Tom Brady and his offense. But the Patriots should find a way to score in New York. Meanwhile, Jets QB Josh McCown will struggle regressively against an improved New England defense. This will lead to a Patriots blowout victory.
The Jaguars D will get back on task in Buffalo, holding QB Josh Allen and the Bills to just 1 TD. Meanwhile, QB Blake Bortles will improve against a mediocre Bills defense, throwing 2+ TD. This will lead to a Jaguars road win in a surprisingly easy game.
QB Lamar Jackson will thrive again here, utilizing Baltimore's strong run game and tossing multiple TD. The Ravens will struggle to win the turnover battle against an Oakland D that has forced a surprising number of turnovers. But the Ravens will come out on top after a very strong offensive game and another clutch defensive performance. Expect the Ravens to hold the new-look Raiders offense under 20 in the victory.
Look for QB Andy Dalton and his receivers to find a way here without WR A.J. Green. The Browns offense will look alright, but I don't see it being enough against the stingy Bengals D. This will allow Cincy to prevail despite an underwhelming offensive game.
Expect a big game from QB Carson Wentz as he throws 3 TD against a washed-up Giants D. Giants QB Eli Manning should continue his multi-TD game streak here and look better than usual. But it won't be enough against the high-powered Philly offense. The Eagles' hopes of winning the division will be restored in this divisional victory.
Look for the Bucs to catch a break at home against the Jimmy Garoppolo-less Niners. The Tampa Bay run game could look surprisingly strong against San Francisco's young defense. If not, QB Jameis Winston will perform better than QB Ryan Fitzpatrick did. It won't be perfection, but it would be enough for the Bucs victory. QB Nick Mullens and his receivers will make this close against a struggling Bucs D, but it won't be enough against the strong Buccaneers offense.
Look for a surprisingly low scoring game here despite a battle of two strong offenses. Both defenses will thrive in the red zone, as only 4 total TDs are scored in 10+ opportunities. QB Josh Rosen and RB David Johnson will lead a strong Arizona offense, but expect them to fall short against QB Philip Rivers and the high-powered Chargers offense.
The Denver offense may struggle after the Demaryius Thomas trade. But the Broncos defense will make up for it, silencing Pittsburgh's typically dominant offense by holding them TD-less in Denver. The Steelers will continue to miss RB Le'Veon Bell after a tough loss in Denver.
Against a strong Vikes secondary, QB Aaron Rodgers will struggle to find his receivers, especially with TE Jimmy Graham injured. Expect a Vikings victory thanks to the strong defense as well as a strong, multi-TD game by QB Kirk Cousins. This will cause the Packers to begin worrying that their wrath in the NFC North is over.
Monday, 8:15 PM EST
Expect QB Deshaun Watson to utilize his newfound WR duo in a home victory. The young Tennessee defense will do a good job imitating Houston's shut down D, but they won't quite get up to Houston's level. The Texans will come out victorious in primetime as they play complimentary football.
That's all for my picks this week. Stay tuned for more posts soon, including Part 2 of my MLB free agency predictions.
2018 NFL Midseason Report: Who's Contending and Who's Pretending
November 11, 2018 November 11, 2018 22robertsa NFL	Alex Smith, Alvin Kamara, Amari Cooper, Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, Carson Wentz, Case Keenum, Christian McCaffrey, Dalvin Cook, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Golden Tate, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jon Gruden, Josh Gordon, Josh Rosen, Le'Veon Bell, Leonard Fournette, Mark Ingram, Michael Thomas, Midseason Report, NFL, NFL Midseason Report, Nick Mullens, Patrick Mahomes II, Ryan Tannehill, Sam Darnold
Welcome to my 2018 NFL Midseason Report. Today, I will show you my Power Rankings for the first half of the 2018 season and show you my revised season predictions. Comment below with your midseason Super Bowl prediction and keep reading to find out mine.
Part I: Updated NFL Power Rankings (Posted to Instagram Earlier this Week)
Note: Jaguars should say 3-5, not 5-3; otherwise records are as of 11/7.
Before the season, I was not that confident in the Chiefs, Saints, or Rams. But all three have lost just one game in the first nine weeks, so I couldn't disregard that fact. They all rank Top 4 here, alongside the Patriots, who are riding a 5-game win streak and have dominated offensively week after week since WR Josh Gordon joined the team. I base these Power Rankings not just on performance so far, but ability to continue to thrive, the Pats clearly have that ability.
The Chargers, Panthers, Texans, and Vikings have also been off to strong starts. The Texans started the season 0-3, but have been able to overcome the slow start and win six straight. The Vikings' record isn't looking as good as we expected, but their early-season schedule was very difficult. Things should be smooth sailing from here. The Vikes really only had one disappointing loss, and that was to the Bills in one crazy game. The Vikings have not let one embarrassing loss derail them.
In the middle of the pack, you'll see teams like the Steelers (started slow but have picked up the pace), Bengals, Bears, and Redskins (who surprised early), and teams like the Packers, Eagles, Titans, Falcons, and Jaguars. They have been off to shaky starts, but I expect them to rebound, especially Philly, who does not have that difficult of a schedule remaining. The Eagles and Vikings, last year's NFC Championship opponents, have struggled early thanks to a tough schedule, but should rebound from it. I could even see them pulling upsets to meet in the NFC Championship again.
The Ravens, Dolphins, Buccaneers, and Broncos are on a down-trend and fall just below this middle group. The Seahawks, Lions, and Cowboys have rode easy schedules to early success, so don't expect much more from them. I see the down-trending teams as far better than this group. At the bottom, we have the teams that are likely out of contention: the Cardinals, Browns, Colts, Bills, Raiders, Giants, and 49ers. These teams have really struggled early and it will be hard for them to rebound. The Colts may be 3-5, but their wins came against the Raiders, Bills, and Redskins. That's not a very impressive resume.
Part II: Updated Season Predictions
New England Patriots (13-3, 1st Seed in AFC)
Miami Dolphins (8-8)
New York Jets (5-11)
Buffalo Bills (3-13)
They may have started 1-2, but the Patriots have been dominant since Week 4's match-up against Miami. They should keep on rolling and finish with a 13-3 or 12-4 record, only losing 1-2 more games thanks to offensive dominance. The Dolphins may have started strong, but they should level off now that QB Ryan Tannehill has been hurt for several weeks and their win streak is over. This offense is good but they cannot compete with the top teams in the AFC. QB Sam Darnold and the Jets should win a couple more games, but the injuries they've sustained will prevent them from making any kind of playoff run. I don't see the Bills improving much consdering the QB situation they are in.
Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6-1, 4th Seed in AFC)
Cincinnati Bengals (8-8)
Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
Cleveland Browns (3-12-1)
The Steelers should end up winning the division, but they won't be the playoff powerhouse they usually are if RB Le'Veon Bell keeps holding out. They may manage to make it this year, but could this be the beginning of the end of the Steelers? The Bengals and Ravens have had decent seasons and are knocking on Pittsburgh's door. Meanwhile, the Browns are still not very good, but they've clearly improved from last season and could be on the rise in years to come.
Houston Texans (12-4, 2nd Seed in AFC)
Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6, 6th Seed in AFC)
Tennessee Titans (9-7)
Indianapolis Colts (3-13)
The Texans may have started off slow, but they had a very tough early schedule, and the season only gets easier from here. They should cruise into a Top 3 playoff spot. The Jaguars struggled without RB Leonard Fournette, but I think Fournette's return should make a difference as the Jags rebound and snag a Wild Card. The Titans aren't quite as good as they were in 2017, but should still compete for a playoff spot. If I'm wrong about Jacksonville, the Titans may sneak in to the playoffs. The Colts should not win many more games with one of the worst defenses in the league. They've only beat one team above .500, and QB Andrew Luck may lead them to another victory or two, but no more than that.
Kansas City Chiefs (12-4, 3rd Seed in AFC)
Los Angeles Chargers (12-4, 5th Seed in AFC)
Denver Broncos (8-8)
Oakland Raiders (3-13)
The Chiefs have dominated offensively thanks to the breakout of QB Patrick Mahomes II. Alex Smith left Mahomes with a strong offensive core surrounding him, so the Chiefs should keep rolling. However, the Chiefs have been known for late season plummets and chokes after strong starts. Something tells me their inconsistent defense is going to cost them late in the season. The Chargers may catch up; they've only lost to Kansas City and the Rams so far, and it's hard to beat the same team twice. Denver has looked alright so far with Case Keenum at QB, and the improved offense and strong defense should lead them to a smooth sailing 2nd half. However, I've lost hope in the Raiders at this point. Jon Gruden is a good coach. The Raiders just need some defensive talent and a better QB. That won't come before the end of 2018.
Philadelphia Eagles (10-6, 4th Seed in NFC)
Washington Redskins (6-10)
Dallas Cowboys (6-10)
New York Giants (4-12)
Look for QB Carson Wentz and the Eagles to dominate the second half. The Golden Tate trade was a good move, and that will help them jump right back into contention, especially considering their easier 2nd half schedule. They may face the Saints and Rams, but don't have any other tough match-ups. The Redskins, on the other hand, don't have it so easy. They'll face the Texans, Jaguars, and Titans down the road. The Cowboys will improve after the Amari Cooper trade, but I don't see it being enough. The Giants should win a few more games, as I expect QB Eli Manning to improve slightly in the 2nd half. But they aren't going anywhere in the NFC East.
Minnesota Vikings (11-4-1, 3rd Seed in NFC)
Green Bay Packers (10-5-1, 5th Seed in NFC)
Chicago Bears (7-9)
Detroit Lions (5-11)
The Vikes had a tough schedule early on, but the Patriots are their only remaining opponent with a current record above .500. Things should be smooth sailing from here, especially with RB Dalvin Cook back. The Packers should also make the playoffs. I cannot imagine a healthy Aaron Rodgers missing the playoffs, even with the lack of talent around him. The Bears still face the Vikings twice and the Packers and Rams once each, so I could see them fall out of the playoff picture. I don't see the Lions winning many more games either after giving up WR Golden Tate. They're an okay team, but they need defensive help and they play in such a tough division.
New Orleans Saints (13-3, 1st Seed in NFC)
Carolina Panthers (10-6, 6th Seed in NFC)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7)
Atlanta Falcons (8-8)
The Saints have been off to a strong start. They added Eli Apple on defense, and they may have a lack of offensive depth, but Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, and Michael Thomas alone have led them to a strong season. Carolina should put up a fight for the division as well. Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey have dominated, and the defense has definitely improved despite giving up 52 points to the Steelers. The Bucs might be out of contention, but they do look better than before. They have a deep offense and a young, rising defense that should help them turn it around in the 2nd half. In this tough division, the Falcons will fall behind. They are dominant offensively but the defense has been painfully inconsistent.
Los Angeles Rams (13-3, 2nd Seed in NFC)
Seattle Seahawks (6-10)
Arizona Cardinals (5-11)
San Francisco 49ers (5-11)
Until their loss in New Orleans, the Rams were undefeated. So I'll admit I was wrong about the Rams being overrated. I was also vastly wrong about the Cardinals. They clearly have potential, but QB Josh Rosen needs a couple years to develop. Maybe he'll have a second-year breakout like Jared Goff did. The Seahawks have been alright so far, but they should also plummet due to a difficult upcoming schedule. The Niners are likely also out of it now that QB Jimmy Garoppolo is done for the year. But QB Nick Mullens should win them a few more games.
Playoff Predictions
I could see a lot of upsets in these playoffs. Look for the Eagles and Vikings to make runs despite rough starts. In the AFC, I think the Pats will see the Chargers in the Championship game. I think the Chiefs will be upset by Jacksonville in the first round. I think it will be a Patriots-Vikings Super Bowl, with the Pats winning in the end.
That's all for my NFL Midseason Report. Stay tuned for more news soon.
2018 NFL Week 10 Picks & Previews: Contenders Arise in Unsurprising Outcomes
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Welcome to my Week 10 NFL picks and previews. Last week I went 8-5, putting my overall record at 76-56-2 (76-57-2 including TNF Week 10). I'm still ahead of 2 ESPN experts and a CBS Sports expert. Don't expect too many upsets this week. I see this as a week where contenders will begin to rise after underwhelming starts. This week will mark the beginning of the end of the surprise runs by teams like the Lions, Redskins, and Dolphins. Meanwhile, expected contenders that have been struggling so far like the Eagles, Jaguars, and Packers will begin to rise. There will be a couple upsets, but who will pull them? Comment with your thoughts below, and keep reading to see my upset picks.
Lock of the Week (SNF)
Look for QB Carson Wentz to start off the 2nd half of the season strong with a 3+ TD game. The Eagles don't have that difficult of a schedule remaining, which could provide an opportunity for Wentz to make a run for MVP with a big 2nd half. Dallas should look alright on offense here, but Philly's front seven will limit RB Ezekiel Elliott and overwhelm QB Dak Prescott. Philly will come out on top thanks to Wentz's big game, as he connects with 7+ different receivers.
Look for the TE duo of Jack Doyle and Eric Ebron to help the Colts offensively. Jacksonville's D will improve from the last couple of weeks, but I don't see them holding Indy TD-less. The Jaguars offensive rebound will make up for it. With RB Leonard Fournette healthy, this run game will thrive. They suddenly have a lot of depth between Fournette, Carlos Hyde, and T.J. Yeldon. Look for QB Blake Bortles to improve as well. He should have minimal issues against a rebuilding Colts defense that's regarded as one of the NFL's worst. Indy will give up 30+ points in a loss here.
TNF (Posted to Twitter Thursday Night; Actual Score: 52-21 Steelers)
Carolina should struggle to contain QB Ben Roethlisberger and his receivers. But they will shut down a Le'Veon Bell-less Steelers run game. At this point, Bell will likely miss the whole season. The Panthers should also be strong on offense again, as QB Cam Newton and his receivers lead Carolina to victory up against a mediocre Steelers defense.
With TE Rob Gronkowski out, the Pats offense will not be up to full speed. But expect a New England win anyway, as the Pats step it up on D against the young Titans offensive core. QB Marcus Mariota will struggle to find open men as the Patriots defense keeps him and his receivers pressured. The lack of WR depth will hurt the Titans in a loss.
The Bills are down to their fourth string QB with Nathan Peterman struggling regressively and Derek Anderson and Josh Allen hurt. However, the Jets are also without their starter, Sam Darnold. Look for QB Josh McCown to succeed in filling in for Darnold, leading the Jets to a high scoring victory. The defense will slip a little against QB Matt Barkley and the Bills, but Buffalo will not be able to put up enough points with Allen and TE Charles Clay injured.
The Saints find themselves with a lack of WR depth with Dez Bryant, Cameron Meredith, and Ted Ginn Jr. all on IR now. That being said, New Orleans will not be at their best offensively. But the Bengals shouldn't look much better without WR A.J. Green. QB Drew Brees and his receivers should edge out a victory despite an underwhelming performance.
Look for QB Matt Ryan and his receivers to put up another big game in Cleveland. The Browns will try to keep up, but their young core won't quite do it. The Falcons D will continue to struggle and give up a good number of points to the Browns, but the offensive dominance will be enough for Atlanta.
This will not be easy for Kansas City. QB Josh Rosen, RB David Johnson, and the Arizona offense should have a day against a banged-up Chiefs D. However, QB Patrick Mahomes II should keep up the good work and this offense should be enough for the Chiefs to keep rolling at home despite defensive struggles that may cost them when it matters. I'm honestly surprised they didn't seek defensive help at the deadline.
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick should be able to take advantage of his deep core of receivers to lead Tampa to victory here. Also expect the Bucs D to surprise many with as they get in the way of QB Alex Smith and the Redskins offense. Smith will struggle to find his receivers with the Bucs pressuring him and WR Paul Richardson sidelined with an injury. The Buccaneers will play complimentary football and win triumphantly here.
Detroit's offense will continue to miss WR Golden Tate as they struggle in Chicago. Look for another big game by the Bears defense here. QB Mitch Trubisky and the Chicago offense won't be on their best either, but the shut down defense should be enough for the Bears to hold on for a victory.
The Chargers D should look better than usual against a deep but struggling Oakland offense. Meanwhile, QB Philip Rivers and his receivers will put up another big game as Rivers throws multiple TD. The combination of these two things will cause the Raiders to fall short again at home.
Sunday, 4:25 PM EST (OT)
Look for another overtime thriller out of QB Aaron Rodgers and his receivers. Expect the Packers D to nearly cost them the game as they struggle more than they should against a Brock Osweiler-led Miami offense, but look for Rodgers to come up clutch and save the Packers once again.
The dominance of the LA defense should continue with DE Dante Fowler Jr. on board. Expect them to hold Seattle TD-less here. The Rams offense won't be at their best here, but QB Jared Goff and his WR trio will help lead the Rams to victory, supplemented by the shut-down D. The Seahawks will continue to miss WR Brandon Marshall as the Rams keep Seattle's other receivers well-covered for majority of the game.
Expect the struggles of QB Eli Manning to continue as he throws just 1 TD and multiple picks. RB Saquon Barkley will keep this close with a big game despite Manning's struggles. But the Giants will fall short as the defense limits, but cannot stop QB Nick Mullens and the young 49ers offensive core.
That's all for this week. Stay tuned for my NFL midseason report later today, and stay tuned for my MLB off-season coverage throughout the rest of November.
2018 NFL Week 9 Picks & Previews: Contenders Keep Going with Close Wins
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Welcome to my Week 9 NFL Picks & Previews. Last week I went 7-7, putting my overall record at 68-51-2 (69-51-2 including Week 9 TNF). I am ahead of 3 ESPN experts and 1 CBS Sports expert. Look for a lot of the borderline contenders to prove themselves this week with important wins. I think the Ravens will shut down the Steelers for the 2nd time this year, the Vikings will silence the Lions, and the Chargers will dominate the 4-3 Seahawks coming off the bye week. The Chargers had put a 4-game win streak together prior to the bye. Although some of these contenders will win, some will be upset. Who will fall in a shocking upset? Who will remain elite? Keep reading to find out what I think.
Expect LA's explosive offense to embarrass the young Seattle D in a blowout. With WR Brandon Marshall a free agent, QB Russell Wilson will also struggle to find reliable open men. Meanwhile, QB Philip Rivers will lead the Chargers to a blowout victory with 4+ TD.
I don't think WR Amari Cooper will make much of a difference for QB Dak Prescott and the troubled Dallas pass offense. Their big week against Jacksonville is a sign of big things to come, but it won't happen this week as Tennessee's secondary steps it up. The Titans will bounce back from a rough October with a triumphant Monday Night victory coming off the bye as they shock the Cowboys in their first home loss of the season.
TNF (Posted to Twitter on Thursday Night; Actual Score: 34-3 49ers)
Even with their third-string QB starting, I think this young 49ers offense can put together a big game considering how bad the Oakland D has been without DE Khalil Mack. Oakland's season will begin to fall apart despite looking okay on offense. I don't think they will win many more games with RB Marshawn Lynch out and WR Amari Cooper gone.
QB Brock Osweiler somehow led for the Dolphins to victory in Week 7. But I don't see him winning against the Jets elite secondary. Expect multiple interceptions here, even on Osweiler's home turf. QB Sam Darnold will step it up to secure a Jets victory on the road. QB Ryan Tannehill spoiled New York's home opener. Darnold will look for revenge with Tannehill injured for the third straight game.
Look for Chicago's defense to lead them to victory against another banged-up AFC East team in the Bills. Buffalo will have to settle for Nathan Peterman at QB, although they did add another weapon in Terrelle Pryor Jr. for him. I think Peterman will look better than usual and make this close, but there's no way he leads the Bills to victory against this Bears defense.
Pittsburgh was starting to look alright without RB Le'Veon Bell. But there's no way they get past this versatile Ravens run defense without their star running back. This will make it hard for Pittsburgh to outscore Baltimore. I don't see the Steelers defense performing any better than usual against this deep Ravens receiving corps.
Against a rebuilding Browns defense, QB Patrick Mahomes II should be dominant as usual. I could even see him throwing 4 TD in this game. The Chiefs defense will slip a little against QB Baker Mayfield and an improved Cleveland offense, but Mahomes' field day will be enough for them here.
Look for the Redskins to play complimentary football here in an all-around strong game. They will utilize their versatile roster as they win at home. Atlanta's washed-up defense will also struggle to contain QB Alex Smith's deep receiving corps.
Look for serious regression from Detroit's offense as they face one of the league's best defenses without WR Golden Tate. I have the Vikes holding them under 10 here. QB Kirk Cousins and his receivers won't look much better, but they should manage to get by. Don't expect many more losses by the Vikes either. With RB Dalvin Cook healthy, things should be smooth sailing. They've really only had one concerning loss this whole season.
QB Cam Newton and the Panthers offense should ride the momentum they gathered in Week 8 to beat the Bucs in Carolina. They should not be concerned about facing a Buccaneers D that has struggled all season. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will not be enough to lead Tampa to victory here as Carolina shuts down Tampa's run game. That puts a lot of pressure on Fitzpatrick, which could cause him to struggle.
Houston will struggle offensively, as WR Demaryius Thomas doesn't provide much of an upgrade over WR Will Fuller. Plus, Denver's secondary knows Thomas very well and will be able to shut him down. The Broncos will edge out a victory in a low scoring game as WR Courtland Sutton steps it up with Thomas flipping sides. Don't expect much scoring though. This is a battle of two of the AFC's best defenses.
The Rams will stay undefeated with a road win over New Orleans. Their elite defense will come ready to shut down QB Drew Brees, RB Alvin Kamara and the Saints offense. Even with WR Cooper Kupp back, the Rams won't be at full speed on offense. But they should get past the Saints thanks to elite defense and a last minute, victory-securing TD.
If RB Sony Michel and TE Rob Gronkowski are healthy, this will be a blowout. Otherwise, it could be close. QB Aaron Rodgers will struggle to find open men here, as the Patriots secondary will keep Rodgers' small number of dependable receivers well covered. The Pats offense will be back to dominance if they have Gronk and Michel. But after New England's hiccup without them last week, I don't think the offense would be the same without them. I think they will be able to play, but I'm not an injury expert. Either way, New England should win and remain undefeated at home.
That's all for this week. Stay tuned for more NFL posts soon, including my mid-season report (I usually post it after Week 8, but have delayed it until after Week 9 to the chaotic playoff picture we have right now). Hopefully, Week 9 will settle some things.
2018 NFL Week 8 Picks & Previews: Could be Exciting Sunday with Many Close Games
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Welcome to my NFL Week 8 Picks and Previews. Last week I went 8-6, putting my overall record at 61-44-2 (62-44-2 including Week 8 TNF). I'm hoping for at least 9 or 10 wins this week to get ahead of the ESPN and CBS Sports experts I am trying to compete with. I am ahead of just 1 expert from each website. This week, expect a lot of close, exciting games. Even Vegas is predicting this, as many of their NFL point spreads this week are under 4. But with lots of close games comes lots of surprises. Who will pull a shocking upset? Who will stand strong and win as expected? Read below to find out what I think.
Lock of the Week (MNF)
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There are not many locks this week, but the Patriots should be able to take down the QB Josh Allen-less Bills with ease. It doesn't matter if it's in Buffalo, and it doesn't matter that it's Monday Night Football. Expect QB Tom Brady and the Pats to dominate here, taking an early lead and running with it. The Patriots defense isn't going to go from shaky to shut down in a week, but it should hold a struggling, banged-up Bills offense to 20 or less points. One thing this offense does have on the New England is a strong run game. New England has continued to struggle against strong run games this year. But I don't expect much else from the Bills offense, and the Pats should end up winning by 10 or more.
This would be a shocker given Kansas City's performance in Denver and Denver's tendency to perform far better at home. But it's hard to beat the same team twice, especially when they are riding the momentum of a 45-10 victory including a spectacular defensive game. I understand that it was the Cardinals, but momentum is momentum. Thanks to this momentum, I think Denver's D will do surprisingly well in stopping Kansas City's dominant offense. This all-offense Chiefs team will struggle against a Broncos offense that has improved from 2017. TE Travis Kelce will catch Kansas City's lone TD as the rest of the offense is overwhelmed by the Denver D in an upsetting loss.
TNF (Posted to Twitter Thursday Night)
Expect a low scoring game as the Texans shut down defense overwhelms QB Brock Osweiler and the young Miami pass offense. Expect the Dolphins backfield to struggle as well, with Houston's defense holding them under 50 yards combined. I don't see the Texans dominating on offense, but it will be enough thanks to a strong game by WR DeAndre Hopkins and the front seven's performance.
Sunday, 9:30 AM EST (Posted to Twitter before the game)
I don't think Jacksonville's defense will look as sharp as usual in London, especially after 4 Jaguars defenders were arrested last night. But they will improve from the surprising struggles of the last couple weeks. Look for QB Blake Bortles to regroup and rebound after being replaced last week, leading the Jags to a surprising London victory. But Philly should keep it close with strong run defense against the troubled Jags run game.
In this battle of two of the league's rising defenses, don't expect much from either young QB. QB Mitch Trubisky and his receivers will put up a dud against New York's amazing secondary. But the Jets offense won't be looking any better with RB Bilal Powell and most of their best receivers hurt. Chicago's defense should come up clutch, holding the Jets under 10 and saving Chicago the game.
The Browns tied the Steelers in Cleveland, but don't expect as close a game in Pittsburgh. The Steelers will make up for RB Le'Veon Bell's continued absence with a dominant day by WRs Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Pittsburgh's D should also appear surprisingly better, holding the Browns young offense under 20.
Look for QB Jameis Winston and his TE duo to lead Tampa to victory against a Bengals defense left with holes after losses in free agency. QB Andy Dalton and his receivers should make this close, but the defensive problems will begin to stab them in the back. The Bucs will win on the road thanks to another big day on offense.
Expect a strong game out of QB Cam Newton and the Panthers offense. But the Ravens versatile defense should slow them down significantly. However, Baltimore's receivers will still struggle to keep up as Newton's multi-TD game is enough to lead Carolina to victory.
I know most people would call me crazy for expecting 34 points out of the Giants. But this is a team that beat the 5-3 Houston Texans. I don't think the G-Men are really as bad as they seem. Even the GM has given up. But I think the Giants will turn it around and win a few games before the season ends. They have a talented, star-studded offense. All they need is a QB who can manage that. If QB Eli Manning cannot, maybe another QB on the roster is the answer. WR Odell Beckham Jr. will be kept busy against CB Josh Norman, but you can expect strong games out of RB Saquon Barkley and New York's other offensive weapons. The Redskins will make this close with a clutch offensive performance, but I have them falling just short.
Look for Matt Patricia's Lions to win another one on home turf as they begin to look like legitimate contenders. The Seahawks should be able to overwhelm the Lions D, one of Detroit's biggest flaws this year. But QB Matthew Stafford's 3 TD game should be enough for a Lions home victory.
The Colts should make this close with a surprisingly strong offensive performance led by QB Andrew Luck and WR T.Y. Hilton. They will take advantage of a weak, rebuilding Raiders D. But expect Oakland to shine on offense against Indy, who has one of the worst defenses in the league. It doesn't matter if WR Amari Cooper is here or not. The Raiders will miss Cooper and injured RB Marshawn Lynch, but should still manage to win. If they can beat the Browns in Oakland, they can do the same to Indy.
I was tempted to pick the Packers in an upset as the Rams offense struggles without injured WR Cooper Kupp. But this versatile Rams defense is just too good to allow 20+ points to a Packers offense that lacks WR depth despite an amazing QB in Aaron Rodgers. Defense will win the Rams this game as they remain undefeated.
Arizona's only win so far this year was in San Francisco. I think they can beat the QB Jimmy Garoppolo-less 49ers again in Arizona. They will be led by strong games out of young QB Josh Rosen and RB David Johnson. The Niners should look decent on offense and make this close. But I think the Cardinals will hold on on home turf.
I think Minnesota's offense will be slowed by a young Saints D that just added CB Eli Apple. But the Vikings defense should look even better, holding the Saints under 20 points and to just 1 TD. This shut down defensive performance should lead the Vikes to victory.
That's all for my picks and previews this week. Stay tuned for more NFL posts soon, including my midseason report next week.


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Is Washington Fighting Fat or Not?
Would you mind writing a blog post on the new surgeon general's obesity report? ... Is there a food politic element to why this has gone under the radar? ... I find it ironic that Michael Pollan's Food Rules generated substantially more press than a report by the United States Surgeon General.
I'm not surprised. Pollan's book is a hot bestseller (it's number one on Amazon books, and for good reason, in my opinion). The need to prevent obesity and how to do it is not exactly front-page news. And the new Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, is still relatively unknown as a political force.
1. Reduce consumption of sodas and juices with added sugars.
2. Reduce consumption of energy-dense foods that primarily contain added sugars or solid fats.
3. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
6. Choose low-fat or non-fat dairy products.
7. Limit television viewing time and consider keeping televisions out of children's rooms.
8. Become more physically active throughout the day.
9. Breastfeed exclusively to six months.
These are all useful suggestions but we have heard them before. The real issue is how to achieve them. Here, the report disappoints.
The first two items should have grabbed attention: targeting soda reduction as as the first line of defense against obesity, and eating less junk food (my translation) as the second.
• Increase availability of healthy, affordable food and beverage choices in public service venues.
• Improve geographic availability of supermarkets in under-served areas.
• Improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables by providing incentives for the production, distribution, and procurement of foods from local farms.
• Limit advertisements of less healthy foods and beverages.
I wish the report had focused on such ideas, instead of leaving them to an afterthought and personal responsibility. It's great that the nation's doctor cares about obesity, but her Vision isn't nearly as tough or realistic as it needs to be. For that, we need the CDC or the report on food marketing to kids that the Institute of Medicine produced in 2005.
In 2001, Surgeon General David Satcher released the first government report on preventing obesity. It got press. If this one didn't, it could well be because it doesn't break enough new ground. Surely, it's high time we got beyond blaming parents and instead started focusing on the need to create a food environment that makes it easier for parents and everyone else to make better food choices and be more active.
I hear that Michelle Obama will soon announce a new program to address childhood obesity. I'm hoping that her program will take on some of the factors in the food environment that make it so difficult for everyone to eat healthfully.


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Burhan Wani: Cricket Fan, Class Topper Turned Kashmiri Youth Icon?
People in Kashmir joined the funeral of Burhan Wani by defying curfew restrictions. (Photo: Reuters)
Rosheena Zehra Updated: 11.07.16
India 5 min read
The 21-year-old poster boy of Kashmir's insurgency movement, Burhan Wani was shot dead by security forces, along with two others, on Friday.
Hailing from the Tral region of Kashmir, Wani was a name every Kashmiri was familiar with. Consequently, Wani's death triggered off a violent reaction in Kashmir, leading to eight more casualties.
Tere Khoon Se Inquilab Aayega: Kashmir Burns After Wani's Death
Hizbul Mujahideen's 21-year-old poster boy Burhan Muzzafar Wani was shot dead on Friday by security forces. (Photo: altered by The Quint)
How it Began for Burhan
Burhan had joined the Hizbul Mujahideen, a pro-Pakistan indigenous militant outfit, at the age of 15 in 2010.
Reports suggest that Burhan and his elder brother Khalid were beaten up by the Indian security forces in 2010. Khalid was later killed in an "encounter" in 2015 and his mutilated corpse was returned to his family by the authorities.
The senior Wani maintains that his elder son's death was a "custodial killing," as his body did not have any bullet wounds, reported The Indian Express.
"Almost Everyone Has Been Beaten Up by the Army"
Muzaffar Wani also maintains that it was not a single incident that led his younger son to pick up arms.
Almost everyone here has been beaten up by the Army... But everyone didn't become a militant. It depends on how much one can take. Someone's 'Ghairat' (self-repect) got challenged time and again, so he decided to answer. Others decided to stay quiet. My son couldn't bear to see the atrocities and the humiliation, so he was forced to choose the path which he is on right now.
Muzaffar Wani to Youth Ki Awaaz
File photo of Burhan Wani (right), a 21-yr-old commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen. (Photo: PTI)
Burhan: A Youth Icon, a Household Name
Popular on social media, Burhan used social media for recruitment. His pictures and videos, where he often posed with weapons, would be rapidly circulated across social media platforms, lending him the aura of a larger-than-life hero. A cult name of sorts, Wani was a name every Kashmiri household was familiar with.
In Death, Burhan Wani Will be More Dangerous, Says Omar Abdullah
Wani: Cricket Fan and Class Topper
Before the Indian authorities declared a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head, Wani had been a bright student at school. According to Scroll, he was also a cricket fan, with Shahid Afreedi and Virender Sehwag being two of his favourite players.
Police Tipped off by One of Burhan's 'Girlfriends'
According to a Zee News report, the police was informed about Burhan's whereabouts by a woman in his life.
Wani was involved with several women at the same time, and a scorned girlfriend divulged the details of his location to the police.
Harassment Meted Out by Police on Regular Basis
In an interview, Muzaffar Wani said that Khalid and him were often detained by the police, disrupting their day to day lives.
They (police) raid our house every now and then. That is a routine for us now. And we don't have a problem with that. It's their duty. But when they unnecessarily used to detain and trouble Khalid and even me, that used to mentally disturb every one of us. They have searched our home may be a thousand times.
Khalid once missed an exam because of a police detention, according to Muzaffar Wani.
Muzaffar Ahmad Wani, Burhan's father, outside their home in Tral town of south Kashmir. (Photo: Jehangir Ali)
"It's not Just Burhan's Fight, It's the Whole of Kashmir"
Muzaffar Ahmed Wani, who is a school headmaster, said his son's fight was not a personal one.
He is not out there settling personal feuds. If it would have been personal, then a negotiation might have been possible.
Wani also points out that all of Kashmir is part of the on-going battle being waged since 1989.
Since 1989, Kashmiris want freedom from India. It's not just Burhan's fight. It's the whole of Kashmir which aspires for that. Burhan is one of them. If you go back in time, (you can) see how many were killed in Srinagar, Sopore, Anaantnag and other districts. More than a lakh people have died. What were they searching for? Azadi (Freedom)... When all this started, Burhan was not even born.
Hizbul Mujahideen's Poster Boy Burhan Wani Killed in An Encounter
Over 20,000 Attend Hizbul Chief Burhan Wani's Burial in Srinagar
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The Katie Flickenger
PUBLISHED: June 17, 2009 at 12:00 am | UPDATED: August 29, 2017 at 11:46 am
DATABASE: &#187 Famous South Bay shipwrecks
Redondo Beach. Redondo Beach's history as a port dates back to the late 19th century, with talk of building a harbor there dating back to 1877.
By 1903, three wharves had been constructed, and traffic into the port was so brisk that ships often were lined up waiting to dock.
In the early 1900s, a succession of sailing ships fell victim to violent offshore storms. One of these was the Katie Flickenger, a 472-ton barkentine (a type of three-masted sailing ship).
The ship was anchored about 250 yards from Wharf No. 1 early in the morning of November 20, 1905, when a storm bearing 50-mph winds began to lash the port. The unloaded ship withstood the storm for several hours, but at 8:30 a.m. the starboard anchor began to drag.
Alarmed, the ship's crew dropped the port anchor, but it didn't hold, either, and only quick action by the tugboat Redondo kept the ship from colliding with Wharf No. 2.
Eventually, the Katie Fleckinger ran aground and was declared a total loss. Redondo lost its lengthy battle to become the official port of Los Angeles, a title bestowed on San Pedro in 1909.


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Saudi Aramco Stock Soars 10 Percent As Markets Open
By Tsvetana Paraskova - Dec 11, 2019, 9:00 AM CST
Saudi Aramco started trading with a bang on the Saudi stock market on Wednesday, surging by the maximum allowed 10 percent and giving the Saudi oil giant a valuation of US$1.88 trillion on its first day as a publicly-listed company.
Saudi Aramco's shares jumped to US$9.39 (35.20 Saudi riyals) on their market debut on Wednesday, 10 percent higher than the final offer price of US$8.53 (32 riyals) in the initial public offering (IPO), which valued the company at US$1.7 trillion.
The 10-percent fluctuation is the maximum permitted up or down range which Aramco's shares can trade in a day.
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant had priced its IPO at the top end of the range—32 Saudi riyals ($8.53), which made the share listing the largest in history, surpassing the US$25-billion IPO of Alibaba on the New York Stock Exchange in 2014.
Following the record-breaking initial public offering, Aramco began today its life as a public company, while some analysts are still wondering how the Kingdom's oil giant will allay foreign investors' concerns about transparency and governance.
Although the US$1.7 trillion valuation makes Aramco the most valuable listed company in the world, more than Apple and Google combined, the valuation was still US$300 billion short of the coveted US$2-trillion that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sought for years.
Saudi Arabia has had to rely on domestic interest in its oil giant, and possibly on large institutional investors from its Persian Gulf friends, as foreign fund managers have not been too keen to invest in the world's most profitable oil company.
When its shares started trading on the Saudi stock exchange today, Aramco became the world's largest listed firm by market capitalization, easily beating Apple whose market cap was some US$1.19 trillion early on Wednesday.
On its first day of trading, Aramco's value reached US$1.88 trillion, closer to the US$2-trillion valuation the Saudis had sought.
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I took a deep bow and presented the contract to the Prince. He took the contract, wore his spectacles and began reviewing the contents.
An overhand knot. Loop like bunny ears.
ordeal a six-year-old should ace.
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