WEEK 14 PICKS

WEEK 14 PICKS

Here’s this week’s podcast: https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/week-14-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/week-14-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3] _________________________________________________________________________________________ This week we’re using David Rappoccio re-imagined NFL logos with a silly British twist at DAVE’S ART LOCKER: http://daveartlocker.blogspot.ca/2013/02/what-if-all-nfl-logos-were-british.html [http://daveartlocker.blogspot.ca/2013/02/what-if-all-nfl-logos-were-british.html] These logos are sillier than the ministry of silly walks: Enjoy. This week we’ve now also included a link to NFL.com’s game summary for each team’s previous game to refresh your memory. ______________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (2-10) Houston Texans at (3-9) Jacksonville Jaguars jags at texans [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags-at-texans1.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags-at-texans1.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars 32 at Cleveland Browns 28  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120101/2013/REG13/jaguars@browns#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120101/2013/REG13/jaguars@browns#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Jacksonville scored their 6th passing TD of the season in the 4th quarter against Cleveland. Keep in mind that both Peyton Manning and Nick Foles each did this in one game this season. Our highlight is this sweet touchdown pass thrown by MJD: MJDPASS630 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mjdpass630.gif?w=600&h=300]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mjdpass630.gif . New England Patriots 34 at Houston Texans 31 http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120109/2013/REG13/patriots@texans#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120109/2013/REG13/patriots@texans#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The Texans came up short against the Patriots. There have been allegation of New England spying, but this seems to be unsubstantiated and merely sour grapes from defensive lineman Antonio Smith: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1871917-antonio-smith-says-hes-very-suspicious-of-patriots-after-loss?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1871917-antonio-smith-says-hes-very-suspicious-of-patriots-after-loss?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl] He has since admitted he was “joking”. What a maroon… . The Jags have won 3 straight games. Houston have lost 10 in a row. So this game is essentially race for the 1st in 2014 draft, loser takes all. We recommend you watch “Glee” on Thursday night instead of this game. In keeping with our strategy of always picking the home team on the short week, we’ll take: JAGS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags.gif ______________________________________________________________________________________ ONE O’CLOCK SUNDAY GAMES (8-4) Indianapolis Colts at (8-4) Cincinnati Bengals colts at bengals [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/colts-at-bengals1.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/colts-at-bengals1.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Tennessee Titans 14 at Indianapolis Colts 22  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120102/2013/REG13/titans@colts#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120102/2013/REG13/titans@colts#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The Colts seem less complete with the loss of Reggie Wayne, but managed to get the win last week against the Titans. Adam Vinatieri kicked 5 field goals. You’re a “one and done” playoff team if you’re relying on your kicker to win games for you. Still Adam “Nougatieri” is the oldest player in the NFL  (he’ll be 41 at the end of this month) and he deserves  better commercial endorsements than this: . Cincinnati Bengals 17 at San Diego Chargers 10  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120110/2013/REG13/bengals@chargers#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120110/2013/REG13/bengals@chargers#menu=highlights&tab=recap] We still don’t believe in Rusty Dalton, but he did play better than Phillip Rivers and got the win for the Bengals. Cincinnati, like Indianapolis also feel like a “one and done” playoff team. . We’ll take the home team without any confidence: BENGALS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (4-8) Buffalo Bills at (3-9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers bills at bucs [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bills-at-bucs.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bills-at-bucs.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons 34 at Buffalo Bills 31 (OT)   http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120107/2013/REG13/falcons@bills#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120107/2013/REG13/falcons@bills#menu=highlights&tab=recap] This home game for the Bills was played indoors at the Rogers Centre. The Bills are now 1-4 in their Toronto series in the last 5 years and can’t seem to ever get it done. Even the initial running touchdown by EJ Manuel was only granted after a coach’s challenge and there was a questionable illegal touch penalty late the game as well. Despite the Bills having the lead in the 4th quarter, they fumbled twice and the Falcons were able to capitalize by tying and then winning by a field goal in overtime in front of a meager crowd of 39,000. Our highlight is Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who was in attendance. After being mobbed by “fans” at halftime, he was advised by Toronto Police to leave the stadium before the end of the game. Here he is enjoying a chicken wing: lat-ford-wre0012795007-20131201 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lat-ford-wre0012795007-20131201.jpg?w=600&h=360]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lat-ford-wre0012795007-20131201.jpg For those of you who only know Mayor Ford for his crack use, he is also a rabid football fan and coaches at the high school level. Here he is at a press conference earlier this year demonstrating a “football play”: ford_gif [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ford_gif.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ford_gif.gif . Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6 at Carolina Panthers 27  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120100/2013/REG13/buccaneers@panthers#menu=highlights&tab=recap [//] Tampa Bay have had a resurgence late in the season but just couldn’t keep up with the playoff bound Panthers. . Neither of these teams is going anywhere in January. We’ll take the home team: bucs [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bucs.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bucs.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (9-3) Kansas City Chiefs at (3-9) Washington Redskins chiefs at skins [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chiefs-at-skins.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chiefs-at-skins.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Denver Broncos 35 at Kansas City Chief 28  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120103/2013/REG13/broncos@chiefs#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120103/2013/REG13/broncos@chiefs#menu=highlights&tab=recap] While we usually like to pile on Alex Smith for being a check down Charlie, we can’t fault his game. His wide receivers dropped alot of catchable passes and the defence is starting to show some chinks. Peyton found the one on one mismatch and threw to wide receiver Eric Decker for 3 touchdowns. . New York Giants 24 at Washington Redskins 17  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120111/2013/REG13/giants@redskins#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120111/2013/REG13/giants@redskins#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The big story of this game was the officiating confusion, where the Redskins thought they had a first down, ran a play (a deep pass), only to be told it was in fact 4th and inches. Here’s the clip from Sunday Night Football: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000291662/article/nfl-play-should-have-been-stopped-in-giantsredskins [http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000291662/article/nfl-play-should-have-been-stopped-in-giantsredskins] The NFL has admitted the referee should have stopped the clock and measured. . We’ll take the playoff bound team: kc [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/kc.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/kc.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (3-8) Minnesota Vikings at (6-6) Baltimore Ravens viks at ravens [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/viks-at-ravens.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/viks-at-ravens.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers 20 at Baltimore Ravens 22  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112802/2013/REG13/steelers@ravens#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112802/2013/REG13/steelers@ravens#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The highlight of this game seemed to be this play, where Mike Tomlin claims he was watching the jumbotron and unaware of his presence on the field. Mike-Tomlin-GIF [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mike-tomlin-gif.gif?w=600&h=337]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mike-tomlin-gif.gif While this has inspired lots of internet memes feature Mike Tomlin, the NFL is investigating and will likely fine Tomlin and the Steelers in the 6 figures and maybe even strip them of a draft pick. TomlinUMadBroFace [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tomlinumadbroface.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tomlinumadbroface.gif The smirk afterwards probably won’t help his case and many Ravens fan probably wished that Jacoby Jones had ploughed right into him. But it did give us this: max-rebo-band-tomlin [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/max-rebo-band-tomlin.jpg?w=480&h=307]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/max-rebo-band-tomlin.jpg and countless other Mike Tomlin memes . Chicago Bears 20 at Minnesota Vikings 23  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120104/2013/REG13/bears@vikings#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120104/2013/REG13/bears@vikings#menu=highlights&tab=recap] After getting the field goal in OT and then having it called back on a face mask penalty, the Vikings had to watch Chicago’s Bobby Gould kick and miss, before they could recover the ball and try again for the win. Superfan of the afternoon goes to this guy with a teddy bear impaled on one of his viking horns: VIKINGS SUPERFAN [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vikings-superfan.jpg?w=600&h=480]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vikings-superfan.jpg . Ponder went out with a concussion in the Chicago game and there’s no word who is starting in this game against Baltimore. We say put in Josh Freeman! Regardless of who’s quarterbacking for Minnesota we’ll pick the home team: ravens [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ravens.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ravens.gif ______________________________________________________________________________________ (4-8) Cleveland Browns at (9-3) New England Patriots Browns at Pats [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/browns-at-pats.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/browns-at-pats.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: New England Patriots 34 at Houston Texans 31 http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120109/2013/REG13/patriots@texans#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120109/2013/REG13/patriots@texans#menu=highlights&tab=recap] In the Denver-New England game a few weeks ago, Tom Brady could be heard audibling “Cougar! Cougar! Linda” at the line, prompt some reporters to ask who is this cougar named Linda? Bil Belicick’s long time girl friend is named Linda, and Linda is an often used offensive code for go left, or to indicate the pass rush is coming from the left. Either way, it did result in a Gronk touchdown. Listen carefully: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/0ap2000000287711/QB-Brady-to-TE-Gronkowski-6-yd-pass-TD [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/0ap2000000287711/QB-Brady-to-TE-Gronkowski-6-yd-pass-TD] Superfan Fail of the Day: big head Brady [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/big-head-brady.jpg?w=600&h=352]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/big-head-brady.jpg We really hate this guy and feel sorry of the people sitting behind him. You can’t bring a bag bigger than your hand into a stadium unless it’s clear, but Big Head Brady cut outs are okay? Damn you NFL and your nonsensical rules! . Jacksonville Jaguars 32 at Cleveland Browns 28  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120101/2013/REG13/jaguars@browns#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120101/2013/REG13/jaguars@browns#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The Browns almost got the win by taking the lead late in the 4th quarter, only to blow it at the end. Brandon Weeden is likely to get cut at the end of the season, as it’s unlikely he has any trade value, despite being a first round draft pick last year. Oh, wait, the Jets will likely sign him… We noticed for the first time in the Browns-Jaguars game, Cleveland’s mascot “Brownie”, who had been retired since 1969, but is back this season: brownie [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/brownie.jpg?w=600&h=899]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/brownie.jpg He’s a creepy elf. http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/sports/football/browns/return-of-brownie-the-elf-cleveland-browns-unveil-mascot-sunday-at-halftime-vs-bengals [http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/sports/football/browns/return-of-brownie-the-elf-cleveland-browns-unveil-mascot-sunday-at-halftime-vs-bengals] . Leave your big head Brady cut outs: PATS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pats.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pats.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (4-8) Oakland Raiders at (5-7) New York Jets raiders at jets [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders-at-jets.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders-at-jets.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Oakland Raiders 24 at Dallas Cowboys 31 http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112801/2013/REG13/raiders@cowboys#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112801/2013/REG13/raiders@cowboys#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Despite starting strong and playing well on Thanksgiving against Dallas, Oakland failed to get the win with QB Matt “McLovin'” McGloin. . Miami Dolphins 23 at New York Jets 3  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120105/2013/REG13/dolphins@jets#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120105/2013/REG13/dolphins@jets#menu=highlights&tab=recap] A brand new low for the Jets with their 3rd straight loss and rookie QB Geno Smith finally being pulled in the 4th quarter in favor of back-up Matt Sims. There are no highlight from this game. This may seal Rex Ryan’s firing, along with Geno Smith’s. Which means a new coach could give Sanchez another chance in 2014… Same old Jets. . We can’t pick the Jets anymore. They’re dead to us: RAIDERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (7-5) Detroit Lions at (7-5) Philadelphia Eagles lions at eagles [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lions-at-eagles.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lions-at-eagles.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Green Bay Packers 10 at Detroit Lions 40  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112800/2013/REG13/packers@lions#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112800/2013/REG13/packers@lions#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Detroit easily beat up a Green Bay team that couldn’t score any touchdowns offensively. Despite 2 fumbles (for a loss) and 2 interceptions thrown by Stafford, the Lions didn’t beat themselves only because the other team played so badly. . Arizona Cardinals 21 at Philadelphia Eagles 24  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120106/2013/REG13/cardinals@eagles#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120106/2013/REG13/cardinals@eagles#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Philly QB’s Nick Foles streak with no interceptions almost came to an end when he threw a pick but it got called back after a defensive penalty. He now has 19 TDs and 0 INTs. . We’ll go with the hot hand QB at home: EAGLES [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles.gif ______________________________________________________________________________________ (6-6) Miami Dolphins at (5-7) Pittsburgh Steelers fins at Steelers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fins-at-steelers.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fins-at-steelers.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Miami Dolphins 23 at New York Jets 3  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120105/2013/REG13/dolphins@jets#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120105/2013/REG13/dolphins@jets#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Miami took care of the Jets handily, but that’s not saying much because the Jets are terrible. Really terrible. . Pittsburgh Steelers 20 at Baltimore Ravens 22  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112802/2013/REG13/steelers@ravens#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112802/2013/REG13/steelers@ravens#menu=highlights&tab=recap] We already covered the Mike Tomlin incident in the discussion of the Baltimore game, so we’ll give you one more meme: tomlin-swayze-farley [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tomlin-swayze-farley.jpg?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/tomlin-swayze-farley.jpg So wrong. . This is a tough game to pick. We’re still not convinced that Miami and QB Tannehill have turned the corner, and no doubt the Steelers are angry after such a close loss to their division rival last week. We’ll go: STEELERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/steelers.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/steelers.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (3-9) Atlanta Falcons at (5-6) Green Bay Packers falcons at packers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/falcons-at-packers.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/falcons-at-packers.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons 34 at Buffalo Bills 31 (OT)   http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120107/2013/REG13/falcons@bills#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120107/2013/REG13/falcons@bills#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The Falcons got it done on the road against a Buffalo team that beat itself with fumbles and bad call by the referees. It was odd that there was a lots of cheering in Toronto when the Falcons won against the Bills . Green Bay Packers 10 at Detroit Lions 40 http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112800/2013/REG13/packers@lions#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112800/2013/REG13/packers@lions#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Without Aaron Rodgers who’s not slated to return until next week, this team is terrible. . Again, we’ll reluctantly go with the home team, but an upset is not out of the question: packers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/packers.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/packers.gif ________________________________________________________________________________________ FOUR O’CLOCK SUNDAY GAMES (5-7) Tennessee Titans at (10-2) Denver Broncos titans at broncos [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/titans-at-broncos.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/titans-at-broncos.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Tennessee Titans 14 at Indianapolis Colts 22  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120102/2013/REG13/titans@colts#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120102/2013/REG13/titans@colts#menu=highlights&tab=recap] We don’t understand why Tennessee didn’t go for 2 after this go ahead touchdown. It makes no sense to us. Indy-Tenn go for 2 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/indy-tenn-go-for-2.jpg?w=600&h=391]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/indy-tenn-go-for-2.jpg Kicking the point after makes no sense in this situation. If you go for 2 you have a field goal lead. If you miss it, you still have the one point lead. Bad coaching. In the end it made no difference as Indy won by 4. . Denver Broncos 35 at Kansas City Chief 28  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120103/2013/REG13/broncos@chiefs#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120103/2013/REG13/broncos@chiefs#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Peyton does what Peyton does. 5 touchdowns, 3 of them to wide receiver Eric Decker. Enough said. . Lock it up! Take it to the bank: BRONCOS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (5-7) New York Football Giants at (5-7) San Diego Chargers giants at chargers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giants-at-chargers.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giants-at-chargers.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: New York Giants 24 at Washington Redskins 17  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120111/2013/REG13/giants@redskins#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120111/2013/REG13/giants@redskins#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The Giants got it done at home against the Skins. We covered the 4th down/1st down officiating fuck up earlier.. . Cincinnati Bengals 17 at San Diego Chargers 10  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120110/2013/REG13/bengals@chargers#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120110/2013/REG13/bengals@chargers#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Rivers and the Chargers usually play well in December. This was not the case on December 1st. . Neither of these teams is making the playoffs. We’ll take the home team reluctantly: Chargers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/chargers.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/chargers.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ (11-1) Seattle Seahawks at (8-4) San Francisco 49ers seahawks at 49ers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/seahawks-at-49ers.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/seahawks-at-49ers.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: New Orleans Saints 7 at Seattle Seahawks 34 What a beat down. Seattle’s defence held Drew Brees to 147 yards and just one touch down. And then they made crazy plays like this to put away the game in the third quarter: seattle TD [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/seattle-td.gif?w=600&h=338]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/seattle-td.gif . Saint Louis Rams 13 at San Francisco 49ers 23  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120108/2013/REG13/rams@49ers#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120108/2013/REG13/rams@49ers#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Nothing to say about this game… . Seattle are the first team to clinch a playoff spot, but we feel they are always a different team on the road, and coming off a short week, we’ll take: 49ERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/49ers.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/49ers.gif But we could be wrong… _____________________________________________________________________________________ (5-7) Saint Louis Rams at (7-5) Arizona Cardinals rams at cards [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rams-at-cards.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rams-at-cards.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Saint Louis Rams 13 at San Francisco 49ers 23  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120108/2013/REG13/rams@49ers#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120108/2013/REG13/rams@49ers#menu=highlights&tab=recap] The Rams tried to fake a punt against the 49ers. They didn’t bite on this for a second. fake punt rams [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fake-punt-rams.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fake-punt-rams.gif Clearly the SF special teams had been watching film from week 2 against Dallas: fake11 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fake11.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/fake11.gif . Arizona Cardinals 21 at Philadelphia Eagles 24  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120106/2013/REG13/cardinals@eagles#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120106/2013/REG13/cardinals@eagles#menu=highlights&tab=recap] Carson Palmer made up for not throwing any picks in his last two games by throwing 2 INTs against the Eagles. . We reluctantly go with Carson Palmer and the home team: cards [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cards.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cards.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (9-3) Carolina Panthers at (9-3) New Orleans Saints panthers at saints [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panthers-at-saints.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panthers-at-saints.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6 at Carolina Panthers 27  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120100/2013/REG13/buccaneers@panthers#menu=highlights&tab=recap [//] We love that Panther’s coach Ron Rivera has gotten the nick name “Riverboat Ron” for his penchant for going for it on 4th down. This poster was seen at the game and is all over the internets: riverboat ron 2 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/riverboat-ron-2.jpg?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/riverboat-ron-2.jpg http://scottfowlerobs.blogspot.ca/2013/11/riverboat-ron-gets-his-own-poster.html [http://scottfowlerobs.blogspot.ca/2013/11/riverboat-ron-gets-his-own-poster.html] . New Orleans Saints 7 at Seattle Seahawks 34 This was beat down for New Orleans and we’re still upset with the result. Thankfully Ed Hochuli was the referee and gave us this gem of an explanation, condensed here into a Vine video: https://vine.co/v/hxaPi9z2lvh [https://vine.co/v/hxaPi9z2lvh] . This is the first of two meeting of these division rivals which is why NBC flexed the game into Sunday night. While we’re impressed with Carolina’s franchise record of 8 wins in row, we feel the Saints bounce back from their Monday night beat down. We’re taking the home team: SAINTS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saints.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saints.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (7-5) Dallas Cowboys at (6-6) Chicago Bears cowboys at bears [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cowboys-at-bears.jpg?w=600&h=320]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cowboys-at-bears.jpg LAST WEEK’S RESULTS FOR BOTH TEAMS: Oakland Raiders 24 at Dallas Cowboys 31  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112801/2013/REG13/raiders@cowboys#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013112801/2013/REG13/raiders@cowboys#menu=highlights&tab=recap] . Chicago Bear 20 at Minnesota Vikings 23  http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120104/2013/REG13/bears@vikings#menu=highlights&tab=recap [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013120104/2013/REG13/bears@vikings#menu=highlights&tab=recap] What a yawn. We’ll take: dallas [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dallas.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dallas.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________ follow us @53johnsons like us www.facebook.com/53johnsons [ www.facebook.com/53johnsons] email is 53johsons@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________________________________

WEEK 13 PICKS / WEEK 12 RECAP

We’ve re-tooled the blog and podcast, since we’re releasing it later in the week to emphasize our upcoming picks, instead of recaping what’s happens. https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/week-13-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/week-13-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3] You can also download the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250 [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250] We’re as excited as Mugatu for this Thanksgiving week of football. 16 games, no more bye weeks, baby! mugatu [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mugatu.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mugatu.gif _______________________________________________________________________________________ This week we’re using NFL logos re-imagined as European football clubs by “six co-workers based in Minneapolis, MN” http://www.footballasfootball.com/about [http://www.footballasfootball.com/about] to illustrate the week 13 match ups. Check out all their designs here: http://www.footballasfootball.com/ [http://www.footballasfootball.com/] . All point spreads quoted are from sportsbook.com, but suggest you check out the VegasInsider.com that show you lines from the most common sports books: http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/?s=1083 [http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/las-vegas/?s=1083] ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THANKSGIVING THURSDAY 12:30PM GAME (5-5-1) Green Bay Packers at (6-5) Detroit Lions (-6.5) GB at Detroit [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gb-at-detroit.jpg?w=600&h=322]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gb-at-detroit.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 at Detroit Lions 21  /  Minnesota Vikings 26 at Green Bay Packers 26 (TIE) Aaron Rodgers has not practice on the this short week and is not likely to start. Green Bay are going with long time back-up Matt Flynn, who was put in last week after Scott Tolzien started and made this nifty spin move in the first quarter: TolzienSpinBetter [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tolzienspinbetter.gif?w=600&h=304]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tolzienspinbetter.gif Surprisingly, some players still didn’t know that a regular season game can end in a tie, as reported on Twitter by Sports Illustrated Scott Klemko: Screenshot (72) [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/screenshot-72.jpg?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/screenshot-72.jpg Full story here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1864217-multiple-green-bay-packers-had-no-idea-game-could-end-in-a-tie?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl [http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1864217-multiple-green-bay-packers-had-no-idea-game-could-end-in-a-tie?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl] C’mon Man! In the Detroit-Tampa match up Matt Stafford threw 4 interceptions, and Tampa Bay got their 3rd win of the season. Despite the loss, the Lions are still the 3rd seed in the NFC at 6-4, although Chicago are also 6-4 and Green Bay are 5-5-1.  Without Rodgers, and despite Detroit’s ability to beat itself, we can’t help but pick: LIONS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lions.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lions.gif However it’s unlikely they cover the spread, so take Green Bay for the points. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THANKSGIVING THURSDAY 4:30PM GAME (4-7) Oakland Raiders at (6-5) Dallas Cowboys (-9.5) Raiders at Cowboys [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders-at-cowboys.jpg?w=600&h=312]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders-at-cowboys.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys 24 at New York Football Giants 21  /  Tennessee Titans 23 at Oakland Raiders 19 Dallas is favored, but we feel Romo slipped the noose last week by not doing something stupid against the Giants and getting the win. This means he’s overdue for a major choke out against a mediocre team like Oakland. We also really like Raiders’ QB Matt McGloin, aka McLovin’ So we’re taking: RAIDERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders.gif for the upset on Thanksgiving! . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THANKSGIVING THURSDAY 8:30PM GAME (5-6) Pittsburgh Steelers at (5-6) Baltimore Ravens (-3) Steelrs at Ravens [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/steelrs-at-ravens.jpg?w=600&h=316]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/steelrs-at-ravens.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: New York Jets 3 at Baltimore Ravens 19  /  Pittsburgh Steelers 27 at Cleveland Brown 11 Big Ben and the Steelers seemed to have found their mojo, and have improve to the projected 7th seed in the AFC, and are ahead of the Ravens in the division (the Bengals lead it and the Browns are in last place). Baltimore are favored because they are the home team, and the general consensus is that these two division rivals always split their wins (Steelers winning in Pittsburgh in week 7), but after Joe Flacco & co’s lackluster performance against the Jets last week, we are not convinced. Even if they are the defending Super Bowl champions, we’re picking: STEELERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/steelers.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/steelers.gif for the upset on Thanksgiving! . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY ONE O’CLOCK GAMES (3-8) Tampa Bay Buccaneers at (8-3) Carolina Panthers (-8) BUCS AT PANTHERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bucs-at-panthers.jpg?w=600&h=310]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bucs-at-panthers.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 at Detroit Lions 21   /  Carolina Panthers 20 at Miami Dolphins 16 Carolina are coming off their 8th straight win and are currently the 5th seed right behind division leader New Orleans (who they still have to play twice before the end of the season!). This can be considered another trap game, like last week against Miami, who they barely beat in the 4th quarter. Tampa Bay seem to be surging, after starting 0-7 and have won 3 straight games. Our only reservation about taking them for the upset is that corner back Darrell Revis went out last week with a groin injury and that usually doesn’t heal 100% in 7 days. We’ll reluctantly take: PANTHERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panthers.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panthers.gif We don’t think they’ll cover the 8 point spread, so better to take Tampa for the points. . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (2-9) Jacksonville Jaguars at (4-7) Cleveland Browns (-6.5) JAGS AT BROWNS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags-at-browns.jpg?w=600&h=317]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags-at-browns.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars 13 at Houston Texans 6  /   Pittsburgh Steelers 27 at Cleveland Brown 11 With another win last week over division rivals Texans, the Jags are no longer in last place in the league or in their division! Browns third starting QB of the season Jason Campbell sustained a concussion in the third quarter last week and it looks like Cleveland are back to where they started in week 1 with quarterback Brandon Weeden, who took over, and will get the start against the Jags. Because of Brandon Weeden, we pick: JAGS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags.gif Better to avoid watching this game entirely… or take Jags and the points, as we predict no touchdowns and a final score of 6-3. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (5-6) Tennessee Titans at (7-4) Indianapolis Colts (-4.5) TITANS AT COLTS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/titans-at-colts2.jpg?w=600&h=310]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/titans-at-colts2.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Tennessee Titans 23 at Oakland Raiders 19  /  Indianapolis Colts 11 at Arizona Cardinals 40 Everyone is writing off the Colts, even though they still have a 2 game lead in their division lead over the Titans. We agree that the Trent Richardson trade was a joke, and find it disconcerting that they won’t admit to their mistake and run the ball with Donald Brown (only got 2 carries last week). It’s hard for us to pick the Titans, as QB Ryan Fitzpatrick aka “The Amish Riffle” is streaky at best, even if he was growing a beard before it was hipster cool. Still, most analysts seem to be on the Titans’ bandwagon. We hate bands and the wagons that carry them, so we’re going with: COLTS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/colts.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/colts.gif But if you can stay away from this game, then do. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (8-3) New England Patriots (-9) at (2-9) Houston Texans PATS AT TEXANS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pats-at-texans.jpg?w=600&h=310]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pats-at-texans.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Denver Broncos 31 at New England Patriots 34 (in OT)  /  Jacksonville Jaguars 13 at Houston Texans 6 This game is so lackluster that CBS flexed it out of it’s 4:25pm start and moved it back to 1:00pm (in favor of the Broncos-Chiefs re-match). New England is coming off their Sunday night overtime victory over Denver. If you didn’t watch this game, what’s wrong with you? We know the Pats were down 24-0 at the half, but this was  Belichick and Brady at home. Granted they had turned the ball over 3 times half way through the first quarter. Our highlight was Brady’s attempted “tackle” on Von Miller after the Ridley fumble: bradytackle [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bradytackle.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bradytackle.gif But in the end it was Wes Welker who won the game, albeit for his old team: welker muffed punted [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/welker-muffed-punted.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/welker-muffed-punted.gif Welker stepped up after the game and admitted it was all his fault. Houston are terrible and now occupy the 32nd spot on most analysts’ team power rankings. Of course we’re taking: PATS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pats.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pats.gif And given how bad JJ Swatt and the Houston defence has been playing, expect New England to comfortably cover the 8 point spread. Patriots’ Back up QB Ryan Mallett could even make an appearance in the 4th quarter. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (6-5) Chicago Bears (-1) at (2-8) Minnesota Vikings BEARS AT VIKS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bears-at-viks.jpg?w=600&h=310]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bears-at-viks.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Chicago Bears 21 at Saint Louis Rams 42  /  Minnesota Vikings 26 at Green Bay Packers 26 (TIE) Even the oddsmakers can’t really decide who should win this game as Chicago is still starting QB Josh McCown for the injured Jay Cutler and the Vikings are starting…. does it real matter anymore? We’re told it’s Ponder, but again, does it really matter anymore. We flipped a coin and we’re taking: BEARS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bears.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bears.gif Stay away from this game… . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (5-6) Miami Dolphins at (5-6) New York Jets (-1) FINS AT JETS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fins-at-jets.jpg?w=600&h=324]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fins-at-jets.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: New York Jets 3 at Baltimore Ravens 19  / Carolina Panthers 20 at Miami Dolphins 16 Both teams have a losing record and are coming off losses, which is why oddsmakers again can’t decide who’s favored (anything under -3 should be considered a pick’em) The Jets QB Geno Smith was really bad last week at Baltimore going 9/22 for 127 with 2 INTs. Perhaps he should consider switching to wide receiver. Our only highlight of this game was when Josh Cribs and Geno Smith switched positions, and Geno got a first down as a wide receiver: cribbsgeno [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cribbsgeno.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cribbsgeno.gif As for Miami, our biggest confusion last week was when Miami coach Joe Philbin took a time out on defence with :46 left, when the Panthers had no time outs. It made no sense to us… As the RealMrPlus pointed out, Joe Philbin looks like a clueless dad from an 80’s sitcom: Joe+Philbin+Miami+Dolphins+Rookie+Camp+d754hXbIc2ol [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/joephilbinmiamidolphinsrookiecampd754hxbic2ol.jpg?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/joephilbinmiamidolphinsrookiecampd754hxbic2ol.jpg At home, in the cold, we’ll take the home team:  JETS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jets.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jets.gif but we’re not confident about our pick and are tired of riding the Geno-coaster. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (7-4) Arizona Cardinals at (6-5) Philadelphia Eagles (-3) EAGLES AT CARDS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles-at-cards.jpg?w=600&h=310]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles-at-cards.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts 11 at Arizona Cardinals 40  /  Philadelphia Eagles: bye week Apparently we now have to take Arizona seriously as they are now the 6th seed in the NFC. Carson Palmer has now gone two games in a row without throwing a pick. However, Philadelphia QB Nick Foles has 16 TDs and 0 INTs, albeit in 5 starts (8 games played total this season). While the Chip Kelly offense has not revolutionize football, we think it’s enough to beat Carson Palmer who’s due for a bad game on the road: EAGLES [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles.gif ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FOUR O’CLOCK SUNDAY GAMES (2-9) Atlanta Falcons at (4-7) Buffalo Bills (-3.5) — GAME IN TORONTO, CANADA FALCONS AT BILLS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/falcons-at-bills.jpg?w=600&h=308]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/falcons-at-bills.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: New Orleans Saints 17 at Atlanta Falcons 13  /  Buffalo Bills: bye week This counts as one of Buffalo’s home games, although it will be played inside at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. We saw the Bills beat down the Jets live at Orchard Park, New York two weeks ago, but we can’t think of a bigger snooze fest than this game. Because the Falcons are really bad and the Bills merely mediocre we’ll take: BILLS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bills.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bills.gif . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (7-4) Cincinnati Bengals at (5-6) San Diego Chargers (-2) BENGALS AT CHARGERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals-at-chargers.jpg?w=600&h=310]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals-at-chargers.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: San Diego Chargers 41 at Kansas City Chiefs 28 / Cincinnati Bengals: bye week The Chargers game last week against the Chief had 8 lead changes , culminating in this game winning touchdown from AJIROTUTU!!! ChargersGameWinner [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chargersgamewinner.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chargersgamewinner.gif At -2 for San Diego is it virtually a pick ’em, but we feel that Cincy, coming off the bye will have the edge, and Phillip Rivers is always inconsistent, especially this time of year, so we’ll take: BENGALS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals.gif . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (5-6) Saint Louis Rams at (7-4) San Francisco 49ers (-9.5) RAMS AT 49ERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rams-at-49ers.jpg?w=600&h=309]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rams-at-49ers.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Chicago Bears 21 at Saint Louis Rams 42  /  San Fransisco 49ers 27 at Washington Redskins 6 This is a division game with SF coming off a short week with victory over Washington on Monday Night Football. Although the Rams had a convincing win at home last week against the Bears, we think with the return of Kapernick’s favorite target, wide receiver Michael Crabtree,  we can’t help but pick: 49ERS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/49ers.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/49ers.gif who, at home, should cover the spread. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (9-2) Denver Broncos (-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (9-2) BRONCOS AT CHIEFS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos-at-chiefs.jpg?w=600&h=325]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos-at-chiefs.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Denver Broncos 31 at New England Patriots 34 (in OT)  / San Diego Chargers 41 at Kansas City Chiefs 28 Both teams lost last week and both teams are both 9-2, with Broncos having the lead because they beat KC two weeks ago. They play for all the marbles, as the winner will lead with the 1st seed in the AFC regardless of how everyone else plays. Peyton seemed to struggle in the cold in the cold last week against the Patriots, and the big move was Belichick deferring to the Broncos in overtime, so that they could play offense with the wind. Basically saying we don’t think Peyton can throw into the wind, in this cold, after playing for 60 minutes. We doubt this will be an issue against Kansas City, so we pick: BRONCOS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos.gif . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (4-7) New York Football Giants (-1.5) at (3-8) Washington Redskins GIANTS AT REDSKINS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giants-at-redskins.jpg?w=600&h=312]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giants-at-redskins.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys 24 at New York Football Giants 21  /  San Fransisco 49ers 27 at Washington Redskins 6 Not much of an evening game, but I guess NBC couldn’t flex the Denver-KC game into prime time twice in three weeks. We could care less about either of these team, but we’ll pick: GIANTS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giants.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/giants.gif But we wouldn’t put any money on it. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (9-2) New Orleans Saints at (10-1) Seattle Seahawks (-6) SAINTS AT SEAHAWKS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saints-at-seahawks.jpg?w=600&h=308]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saints-at-seahawks.jpg LAST WEEK’S GAMES FOR BOTH TEAMS: New Orleans Saints 17 at Atlanta Falcons 13  /  Seattle Seahawks: bye week This is definitely the game of week. Both teams are well rested, Seattle coming off a bye, and New Orleans having played on Thursday night last week. It is also their first game together since the playoffs two years ago where the Seattle won their division with a 7-9 record, forcing the Saints at 10-6 into a road playoff game (and a loss) We’re annoyed that the Saints didn’t cover the 9.5 point spread last week against the Falcons. TheRealMrPlus says this was predictable.  I’m going to avoid the Christmas rush and start hating him now. Our highlight of this game was when Jimmy Graham bent the uprights with his post TD signature dunk. Wonder if he’ll get fined by the league for wrecking their shit: Graham week 12 dunk [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/graham-week-12-dunk.gif?w=600&h=338]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/graham-week-12-dunk.gif Nice work Jimmy Graham bent goal posts [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/graham-bent-goal-posts.png?w=600&h=400]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/graham-bent-goal-posts.png For this reason alone we pick: SAINTS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saints.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/saints.gif Prepare to get bent, Seattle. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: @53johnsons Email us: 53johnsons@gmail.com Like us: www.facebook.com/53johnsons [www.facebook.com/53johnsons] iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250 [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250] _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WEEK 10 RECAP / WEEK 11 PICKS

Here is the week 10 recap podcast. We’ve decided to re-tool the blog and release it later in the week so we can review all the games, not just those on Redzone. We’ve also included a preview of next week’s games (week 11) along with our picks. https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/week-10-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/week-10-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3] You  can also download the podcast at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250 [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250] ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ . This week we’ll be using Max O’Brien’s re-designed NFL logos: ospreydawn NFL LOGOS [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ospreydawn-nfl-logos.jpg?w=600&h=331]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ospreydawn-nfl-logos.jpg You can check out his website at http://www.ospreydawn.com/ [http://www.ospreydawn.com/] and find the full res images here as well: http://imgur.com/a/yGJKk#byXKkRj [http://imgur.com/a/yGJKk#byXKkRj] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We posted this earlier in the week on our facebook fanpage, but it bears mentioning again here: johnsonchart [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/johnsonchart.png?w=600&h=639]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/johnsonchart.png Follow the link here: http://www.sbnation.com/2013/11/6/5064338/breaking-madden-calvin-johnson-lions?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom [http://www.sbnation.com/2013/11/6/5064338/breaking-madden-calvin-johnson-lions?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom] He signs every player named Johnson to the Lions in Madden. The result is the the best wide receiver core in the history of the NFL with Calvin (99), Andre (97), Stevie (89), Damaris (67). Unfortunately, there are very few kickers named Johnson, so point afters and field goals are a problem: extrapoint [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/extrapoint.gif?w=600&h=338]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/extrapoint.gif . ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Washington Redskins 27 at Minnesota Vikings 34 redskins vikings [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redskins-vikings.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redskins-vikings.jpg We have been boycotting the Thursday night games for the last few weeks but decided to watch this one, if for no other reason that Uwin.com gave us a free $10 parlay bet which we placed on the Vikings. Due to injuries, the Vikings only dressed 44 players instead of the allowed 46, and this included all 3 quarterbacks (Ponder, Cassel and Freeman). Ponder dislocated his shoulder in the third quarter lunging for a touchdown (which was short of the goal line and overturned on review): christian-ponder-gets-hit-hard-b [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/christian-ponder-gets-hit-hard-b.gif?w=600&h=338]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/christian-ponder-gets-hit-hard-b.gif Fortunately, it was his non-throwing shoulder, and given they don’t play for another 10 days he may still start in week 11 when they face the Seahawks. Cassel closed the game, and given he accounts for their only other win in London against the Steelers, we’re not sure why the Vikings have gone back to Ponder. The biggest almost blunder of the game was when the Vikings decided to call a time out with :38 seconds left in the game, with the Redskins in the red zone and with no timeouts of their own. You could see Greg Jennings freaking out at this point as he clearly doesn’t agree with the coach’s decision to stop the clock: jennings [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jennings.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jennings.gif Even if the Vikings garner a few more wins, we won’t be surprised if Coach Leslie Frazier gets his pink slip at the end of the season. We agree with Greg Jennings that this was a bone headed move, that fortunately didn’t cost them the game. The only other highlight of the night was NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci arriving to the game on back of Ragnar’s motorcycle: ragnar and steve [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ragnar-and-steve.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ragnar-and-steve.gif This is also the first GIF file we have created ourselves from video and we’re pretty proud of it. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE ONE O’CLOCK SUNDAY GAMES Buffalo Bills 10 at Pittsburgh Steelers 23 Bills Steelers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bills-steelers.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bills-steelers.jpg Even though the Bills picked off Roethlisberger on his first series, they couldn’t disappointed couldn’t pulls off the upset win, even with E.J. Manuel back as QB. Neither QB put up great numbers and there was very little excitement in this game. he biggest story seemed to be a rumor that Big Ben will be seeking a trade at the end of season. Roethlisberger denied the rumor after the game. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seattle Seahawks 33 at Atlanta Falcons 10 seahawks falcons [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/seahawks-falcons.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/seahawks-falcons.jpg Seahawks get it done on the road against a floundering Falcon’s. Our only comment is to Mike Smith who needs to throw his challenge flags with flourish instead of placing in gently on the field in front of the referee. Golden Tate’s one handed catch and touchdown at the end of the first half was definitely the play of the game. tatecatch [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tatecatch.gif?w=600&h=337]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tatecatch.gif . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cincinnati Bengals 17 at Baltimore Ravens 20 bengals at ravens [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals-at-ravens.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bengals-at-ravens.jpg This was the only over time time, caused a ridiculous Hail Mary play by Rusty Dalton play at the end of the game connects with A.J. Green off a deflection: aj green [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/aj-green.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/aj-green.gif Despite this catch that tied the game, they failed to score in OT, despite winning the toss. Doesn’t help when you do this on 4th down: bernard ot run [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bernard-ot-run.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bernard-ot-run.gif This was a division game and dominated by bad quarterback play on both sides of the ball with Rusty Dalton and Joe Flacco being sacked 5 times each. Dalton was picked off 3 times and Flacco twice. Terrible game. . ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Detroit Lions 21 at Chicago Bears 19 bear lions [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bear-lions.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bear-lions.jpg This was not the offensive shoot out we thought it would be with Smokin’ Jay Cutler returning from injury to QB for Chicago. He ended up rolling his ankle and Josh McCown came in with 2:13 left in the game and throws to Marshall with :40 left. Chicago failed on the 2 point conversion even after drawing a penalty on the first attempt and getting a do over. Nick Fairly stuffed the Forte on the run and Detroits won. Here’s is Fairley’s high step celebration after stopping the 2 point conversion: fairley_medium [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fairley_medium.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fairley_medium.gif . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Philadelphia Eagles 27 at Green Bay Packers 13 eagles GB [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles-gb.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/eagles-gb.jpg The Packers lost at home after losing starting back-up QB Seneca Wallace with a groin pull in the first half: wallace [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wallace.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wallace.gif Enter Scott Tolzien, signed from the practice squad this week. The results were not good: CurryDestroysTolzienHugsUmpire-1 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/currydestroystolzienhugsumpire-1.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/currydestroystolzienhugsumpire-1.gif Meanwhile Philadelphia’s Nick Foles was channeling his inner Brett Favre at Lambeau field throwing into double coverage to DeSeann Jackson for the first of 3 touchdown passes in this game: dks241 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dks241.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dks241.gif Needless to say, Green Bay is supposed to work out former back up QB Mat Flynn who was cut by Oakland and the Bills this year. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Saint Louis Rams 38 at Indianapolis Colts 8 rams colts [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rams-colts.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rams-colts.jpg This was definitely the WTF game of the week where Saint Louis marched into Indianapolis and blew them out. Andrew Luck had a terrible game, fumbling the ball in the first quarter that has recovered by the Rams who ran it back for a touchdown: ChrisLongFumbleTD [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chrislongfumbletd.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chrislongfumbletd.gif and then it all went down hill from there. Trayvon Austin scored on this special teams play where there was clearly confusion on the Colts’ part as to whether he had called for the fair catch: tavon-austin-punt-return-for-touchdown-against-colts-a [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tavon-austin-punt-return-for-touchdown-against-colts-a.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tavon-austin-punt-return-for-touchdown-against-colts-a.gif Andrew Luck was pick 3 times, all in the red zone and were only able to score once in the second half. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Oakland Raiders 20 at New York Giants 24 raiders giants [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders-giants.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/raiders-giants.jpg The Giants fumbled and lost the ball on the initial kick off, resulting in the Raiders scoring within 45 seconds of the start of the game with a run from Pryor. Despite this bad start the Giants manged to get the win at home and having started the season winless are now 3-6, and only 2 games out of first place in the NFC East division where Philly and Dallas share first place at 5-5. We are contemplating taking a small wager on the Giants to win the Super Bowl, where they’re now 10-1 odds as they could still win the division and make a run… . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jacksonville Jaguars 29 at Tennessee Titans 27 jags titans [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags-titans.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jags-titans.jpg Tennessee also fumble it’s initial kickoff return, resulting in Jacksonville scoring early. Jake Locker went out and back-up Titan’s QB Ryan “The Amish Rifle” Fitzpatrick took over in the second quarter. But the Titans couldn’t get it done at home and the Jaguars get their fist win of the season and are now 1-8. On Monday, the Titans placed Jake Locker on IR with a lizfranc injury so it looks like it’s Fitzy time in Tennessee for the rest of season. . ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE FOUR O’CLOCK SUNDAY GAMES Carolina Panthers 10 at San Francisco 49ers 9 panthers 49ers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panthers-49ers.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/panthers-49ers.jpg This was a defensive grind, with Carolina holding on for the biggest underdog win of the week on the road. Their defense was able to hold Kapernick and the 49ers to just 3 field goals and no touchdowns. As a result there weren’t many highlight on NFL Redzone. Play of the game was when running back Mike Tolbert ran into and over Eric Reid: mike tolbert hit [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mike-tolbert-hit.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mike-tolbert-hit.gif Both teams would earn the playoff wild slots in the NFC if the season ended today, as both teams are now 6-3 records. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Houston Texans 24 at Arizona Cardinals 27 texans cards [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/texans-cards.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/texans-cards.jpg Not much to say here. The Texans failed again to get a win with QB Case Keenum and fall to 2-7 on the season. Arizona are now 5-4, and can be considered to be in the hunt for a wild card spot in the playoffs. The Texans released safety Ed Reed on Tuesday and placed him on waivers… this means he getting $6 million for playing 7 games. Not to shabby… . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Denver Broncos 28 at San Diego Chargers 20 broncos chargers [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos-chargers.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/broncos-chargers.jpg Denver got it down, coming off a bye with coach John Fox, who is recovery from heart surgery. Payton Manning had an average day throwing only 4 TDs for 300 yards going 25/36. Hoepfully Manning with pull himself out this slump and point some points on the board down the stretch. Next week the Broncos host the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in the marquee division match up of week 11. . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Dallas Cowboys 17 at New Orleans Saints 49 cowboys saints [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cowboys-saints.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cowboys-saints.jpg What can we say: Drew Brees is awesome at 34/41,  392 yards and 4 TDs. Tony Romo is not quite so awesome at 10/24, 128 yards and 1 TD. . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Miami Dolphins 19 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22 dolphins bucs [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dolphins-bucs.jpg?w=600&h=168]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dolphins-bucs.jpg Bucs got their first win of the season going up 12 points (1 TD, 1 FG and 1 safety) before Miami woke up at the end of the first half and started stopping them and putting points on the board. Our favourite highlight of this game was when 6’6″/340Lbs eligible tackle Donald Penn score the first touchdown of the night and makes the dunk: DONALD PENN TD [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/donald-penn-td.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/donald-penn-td.gif Save that ball, big guy! . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEEK 11 PICKS We’re going to start giving our picks for the upcoming week. The spread numbers are from uwin.com as of Tuesday afternoon. Bold indicates E Dogg Ditty’s pick… Thursday Indianapolis Colts (-3) at Tennessee Titans Sunday Atlanta Falcons  at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (pk) New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (-1.5) (NOTE: E Dogg and the RealMrPlus will be at this game in Orchard Park, New York)) Detroit Lions (-1.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5) San Diego Chargers (-1) at Miami Dolphins Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears (-2.5) Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (-5.5) Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans (-7.5) Arizona Cardinals (-7) at Jacksonville Jaguars Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks (-13.5) San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints (-3) Green Bay Packers at New York Giants (-7) Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (-9.5) Monday New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers (-2.5) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ email: 53johnsons@gmail.com tweet: @53Johnsons facebook: http://www.facebook.com/53johnsons [http://www.facebook.com/53johnsons] _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ * Companies [http://www.ibtimes.com/companies] Fast-Food Workers Strike And Rally Nationwide [http://www.ibtimes.com/fast-food-worker-rally-mayoral-candidates-new-york-take-stage-photos-1401799] It’s unclear how much political or legal impact the continued strikes will have. 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NFL REDZONE 2013 RECAP FOR WEEK 9

Here is the week 9 podcast and sadly the 2013 is now officially past the half way point: https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/week-09-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/week-09-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3] You can also download the podcast from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250 [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250] ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ New Orleans Saints 20 at New York Jets 26 Family moment: the Ryan brothers before the game with their dad Buddy: the ryans [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/the-ryans.jpg?w=600&h=337]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/the-ryans.jpg . Jimmy Graham may be be better than Gronk, as he drags a Jets CB 6 yards after the tackle for the TD: jimmy graham td [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jimmy-graham-td.gif?w=600&h=337]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jimmy-graham-td.gif . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kansas City Chiefs 23 at Buffalo Bills 13 We thought it was Tuel time. But no… Tuel pick6 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tuel-pick6.gif?w=600&h=337]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tuel-pick6.gif . Here’s the Chief schedule with the scores of the games so far. As you can see, none of these teams even as of the end of week 9 is better than .500 (with the exception of Dallas at .566 or 5-4). However in their remaining 7 games after the bye week, they still have to face division rivals Broncos and Chargers twice, and the Colts in week 16. Mercury Morris should be chilling his champagne… chiefs sked [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chiefs-sked.jpg?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/chiefs-sked.jpg . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Atlanta Falcons 10 at Carolina Panthers 34 Know your Newtons: know your Newtons [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/know-your-newtons.jpg?w=600&h=251]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/know-your-newtons.jpg . Here’s last year’s press conference on October 21, 2012, where Cam Newton asks for a suggestion box at 2:25 of this video: http://www.nfl.com/videos/carolina-panthers/0ap2000000083137/Newton-I-m-gonna-bring-in-a-suggestion-box [http://www.nfl.com/videos/carolina-panthers/0ap2000000083137/Newton-I-m-gonna-bring-in-a-suggestion-box] . Tennessee Titans back-up QB Ryan Fitzpatrick appropriating Cam Newton’s touchdown celebration move in week 5: ryansuperman [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ryansuperman.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ryansuperman.gif . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Minnesota Vikings 23 at Dallas Cowboys 27 Not much to say about this game, except for this catch: ref-catch [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ref-catch.gif?w=600&h=336]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ref-catch.gif . …and Bez Bryant pulling an Emmitt Smith: dez-bryant-unsportsmanlike-for-taking-helmet-off [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dez-bryant-unsportsmanlike-for-taking-helmet-off.gif?w=600&h=337]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dez-bryant-unsportsmanlike-for-taking-helmet-off.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tennessee Titans 28 at Saint Louis Rams 21 Jeff Fisher bowl. Who cares. Here’s a game changing fumble if you do care: stl fumble [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/stl-fumble.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/stl-fumble.gif . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ San Diego Chargers 24 at Washington Redskins 30 (Final OT) Highlight: Blocked field goal: redskins-field-goal-blocked-a [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redskins-field-goal-blocked-a.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/redskins-field-goal-blocked-a.gif . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Remaining games: Philadelphia Eagles 49 at Oakland Raiders 20 Tampa Bay Bucs 24 at Seattle Seahawks 27 Baltimore Ravens  18 at Cleveland Browns 24 Pittsburgh Steelers 31 at New England Patriots 55 and Sunday night: Indianapolis Colts 27 at Houston Texans 24 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CORRECTION: E Dogg Ditty mentioned in the podcast that T.J. Yates was QBing for Chicago on Monday night. T.J. Yates was the former back-up QB for the Houston Texans last season. Chicago’s back-up quarter back is in fact Josh McCown, who lead the Bears convincingly to victory over the Green Bay Packers 27-20. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow on twitter @53johnsons Email us at 53johnsons@gmail.com Follow us at www.facebook.com/53johnsons [www.facebook.com/53johnsons] Download the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250 [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250]

NFL REDZONE 2013 RECAP FOR WEEK 8

HERE IS THE WEEK 8 PODCAST: https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/week-08-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/week-08-53johnsons-nfl-redzone-recap-2013-podcast.mp3] You can also download on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250 [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250] We’re back from our bye week in week 7 (due to the fact that E. Dogg Ditty was in New York City and went to the Jets-Patriots game at the Meadowlands). This was my view of the gridiron: photo [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo.jpg?w=600&h=450]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo.jpg This week we’re using these awesome team logos re-imagined as Game of Thrones house sigils. For more visit this site: http://whatshotdjroomba.minus.com/uploads [http://whatshotdjroomba.minus.com/uploads] ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ San Francisco 48ers 42 at Jacksonville Jaguars 10  in London, UK SF-JAX [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sf-jax.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sf-jax.jpg At this point the question becomes will Jacksonville go 0-16 As The RealMrPlus points out, it’s not the best example of the NFL when you’re sending losing teams across the pond to represent the shield. Pittsburgh and Minnesota were hardly great examples of NFL play either when they played at Wembley in week 4. In 2014 there will be 3 games played in London: Cowboys verses Jacksonville, Atlanta verses Detroit, and Oakland verses Miami And they do indeed sing “God Save The Queen” before the game (or at least they did in week 4): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cleveland Browns 17 at Kansas City Chiefs 23 CLE-KC [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cle-kc.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cle-kc.jpg Until the second half, Alex Smith hasn’t thrown a TD pass in 144 attempts (since week 4) because he’s a boring GAME MANAGER Here’s the flea flicker and touchdown for Cleveland in second quarter (love the flea flicker): brownsfleaflicker [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brownsfleaflicker.gif?w=600&h=337]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brownsfleaflicker.gif KC WOLF is the mascot for Kansas City Chiefs: KC_Wolf [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kc_wolf.jpg?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kc_wolf.jpg Here’s the website for The Mascot Hall of Fame: http://www.mascothalloffame.com/ [http://www.mascothalloffame.com/] _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Miami Dolphins 17 at New England Patriots 27 NE-MIA [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ne-mia.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ne-mia.jpg Miami QB Ryan Tannehill and his hot wife Lauren: ryan_lauren_tannehill-630x630 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ryan_lauren_tannehill-630x630.jpg?w=600&h=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ryan_lauren_tannehill-630x630.jpg Here’s Stevan Ridley’s “drawing a door” touchdown celebration. This has to stop: ridley door [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ridley-door.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ridley-door.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Buffalo Bills  17 at New Orleans Saints 35 BUF-NO [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/buf-no.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/buf-no.jpg This was Thad Lewis’ 3rd fumble of the game: thad lewis fumble#3 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/thad-lewis-fumble3.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/thad-lewis-fumble3.gif ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ New York Football Giants 15 at Philadelphia Eagles 7 NYG-PHI [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nyg-phi.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nyg-phi.jpg WORST PLAY AND SCORE OF THE AFTERNOON: Steve-Wetherford-missed-snap-turns-into-Eagles-touchdown-a [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/steve-wetherford-missed-snap-turns-into-eagles-touchdown-a.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/steve-wetherford-missed-snap-turns-into-eagles-touchdown-a.gif kane-clap [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kane-clap.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kane-clap.gif _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dallas Cowboys 30 at Detroit Lions 31 DAL-DET [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dal-det.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dal-det.jpg THE BEST PLAY/SCORE OF THE AFTERNOON: staff2 [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/staff2.gif?w=600]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/staff2.gif Matt Stafford goes rogue _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE 4 O’CLOCK GAMES: Pittsburgh Steelers 18 at Oakland Raiders 21 PIT-OAK [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pit-oak.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pit-oak.jpg ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Atlanta Falcons 13 at Arizona Cardinals 27 ATL-ARI [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/atl-ari1.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/atl-ari1.jpg ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Washington Redskins 21 at Denver Broncos 45 WAS-DEN [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/was-den.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/was-den.jpg ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ New York Jets 9 at Cincinnati Bengals 49 NYJ-CIN [https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nyj-cin.jpg?w=600&h=276]https://53johnsons.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nyj-cin.jpg _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL: 53johnsons@gmail.com TWITTER: @53johnsons FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/53johnsons [http://www.facebook.com/53johnsons] iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250 [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/53johnsons-podcasts/id705309250]