The matches today will likely shape how the final table looks like come the playoffs.
I am staying away from these matches(as ralle14 had mentioned "It is getting tricky" to predict who will win these matchups.
So I am only looking at the Chiefs game as the Bengals will likely get massacred by the way Mahomes have been playing.
Will be going for another stellar performance and taking him to pass over 305.5 yards if that is at play on a betbuilder.
Only about two more hours to put in your bets on the majority of the matches being played early on today:
https://sportsbet.io/sports/american-football/matches/today
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It's getting a bit tricky as the spreads are so high this week but I like the Raiders +9.5 vs Colts, both teams still fighting for the playoffs spot and I think the Raiders will be needing the win more so i'm expecting this to be a close match. I know it's not a good idea to depend on teams that have more stake in the match but I just think that 9 points are a lot and the only time the Colts won by 9 or more was against the Jets, Jags, and Patriots.
First time I actually saw who the man was, from a video game box in the store:
Think it was genesis and didn't even know he was a coach until I seen him doing commentary on the weekend NFL games.
He was good at everything that he did and it is fitting there is no Thursday night football this week.
So to give the fans a break for the loss of a great icon to the game of football.
The New York Times just published an article about how he made his name so recognizable to the world of the gaming consoles.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/sports/football/john-madden-nfl-video-game.html
Think it was genesis and didn't even know he was a coach until I seen him doing commentary on the weekend NFL games.
He was good at everything that he did and it is fitting there is no Thursday night football this week.
So to give the fans a break for the loss of a great icon to the game of football.
The New York Times just published an article about how he made his name so recognizable to the world of the gaming consoles.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/sports/football/john-madden-nfl-video-game.html
He wasn't so much of a hero as he was an icon. He was a legendary Monday night football announcer and was the face and voice of football for such a long time. And like you said throw in the gaming industry and madden football and you have a legend. Some people are just bigger than the game itself and madden was one of those guys.
Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
Yeah, to the point even a non-NFLer would know his name (myself the prime example). Madden's not a big title anymore these days though, just asked my kid and he has no idea who that is.
Claustrophobia, makes sense for a guy used to an open playing field. Reminds me of Bergkamp who had a fear of flying, so he just didn't even get named in Champions League games.
Yeah this was a pretty sad loss to the world of NFL football. Madden has been mostly known for his announcing, and “off the beaten path” announcing, but he was also a legendary coach. I believe he had a 75% winning percentage for his career. Also kids definitely know who he is if they like sports and video games
He wasn't so much of a hero as he was an icon. He was a legendary Monday night football announcer and was the face and voice of football for such a long time. And like you said throw in the gaming industry and madden football and you have a legend. Some people are just bigger than the game itself and madden was one of those guys.
Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
Yeah, to the point even a non-NFLer would know his name (myself the prime example). Madden's not a big title anymore these days though, just asked my kid and he has no idea who that is.
Claustrophobia, makes sense for a guy used to an open playing field. Reminds me of Bergkamp who had a fear of flying, so he just didn't even get named in Champions League games.
Sorry to interrupt the discussions but just read that John Madden's passed away.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
It was surprising news to hear early yesterday for me when I saw it on the news.Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
Because they just had a film broadcasted Christmas day on paying tribute to him for all that he has done for the football world, then a few days later this happens.
https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/latest-news/2021/12/02/fox-sports-celebrates-football-legend-john-madden-christmas-day-original-documentary-madden
So now they have had to make a film so to commemorate him on his life accomplishes in the football world.
https://www.raiders.com/news/nfl-network-to-honor-john-madden-with-special-programming-2021
He will sorely missed for certain. RIP John Madden.
Sorry to interrupt the discussions but just read that John Madden's passed away.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
He wasn't so much of a hero as he was an icon. He was a legendary Monday night football announcer and was the face and voice of football for such a long time. And like you said throw in the gaming industry and madden football and you have a legend. Some people are just bigger than the game itself and madden was one of those guys.
Fun fact, he never flew anywhere because he was claustrophobic, he drove a tricked out bus across the country every week.
Sorry to interrupt the discussions but just read that John Madden's passed away.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
Now I know zero about American football (okay maybe this season I've been reading up a little) but even from the 1990s, playing Sega Megadrive (Genesis) or reading UK games mags, you couldn't escape from hearing about the Madden titles. Long before FIFA (or Winning Eleven) churned out their sports titles, you had Madden. The title on those compendium games I just never even bothered to open yet with a face so recognisable.
Hero for any of you guys? Rest in peace, nevertheless, icon.
@rdbase. I was not arguing about their results on the last 5 games, you are correct on that. I was only arguing that the Cardinals are not a lowly team. They are only going through a rough period in the regular season similar other good teams. However, I speculate this might change during the post season if they are lucky not to be vs. Brady and the Buccaneers in the wild card round hehehe.
Come on, the Cardinals have been really bad in the last 5 games.
I think I have bet on all of them and had them to win just to be disappointed in their performance.
Missed passes, missed field goals and missed extra points not to mention the penalties galore.
The Cowboys last game on the other hand was the match of the 2021 season so far. Which they face Arizona in their next match.
With them scoring 59 points and Dak Prescott broke records that night.
I thought the Chiefs game was one to watch and the best of the week. But that game was one to remember.
Week 18 is the finale of the season so get your bets in for the final round before the playoffs.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/american-football/usa/nfl/matches
I think I have bet on all of them and had them to win just to be disappointed in their performance.
Missed passes, missed field goals and missed extra points not to mention the penalties galore.
The Cowboys last game on the other hand was the match of the 2021 season so far. Which they face Arizona in their next match.
With them scoring 59 points and Dak Prescott broke records that night.
I thought the Chiefs game was one to watch and the best of the week. But that game was one to remember.
Week 18 is the finale of the season so get your bets in for the final round before the playoffs.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/american-football/usa/nfl/matches
The Colts made it look easy with their win against the a lowly Cardinals team which just can not win a game at their home stadium.
I think that is 4 games in a row there without a W.
I am on the Chiefs for today as the EPL took all my watching time before the earlier matches started.
Mahomes with an over 305+ yard passing performance is in the cards for this match as they just seem to keep scoring in their last three matches.
So expect no different boxing day.
I think that is 4 games in a row there without a W.
I am on the Chiefs for today as the EPL took all my watching time before the earlier matches started.
Mahomes with an over 305+ yard passing performance is in the cards for this match as they just seem to keep scoring in their last three matches.
So expect no different boxing day.
It is very arguable to call the Cardinals lowly. They have clinched their place to play in the post season already. They have also lead their division for much of this season. However, yes they have been having some problems in their last 3 games. It can be argued that those losses versus the Rams and the Colts are okay. But they should never lose against the Lions hehe.
In any case, the Cardinals has a chance to win the division if they win the last 2 games and the Rams lose 1 game of 2.
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Good call on selecting the Raiders for that nearly double odds to go green!
That was a great decision on picking the Cowboys on the -6.5 line because they are 21-0 and it is just the 1st quarter. Also with the Washington QB throwing an interception for his first attempt in the game didn't look good at all.
It was frustrating to see the Raiders score the first touchdown then go down 7-13 due to turnovers but good thing the Broncos struggled to convert anything in the second half. Good call on selecting the Raiders for that nearly double odds to go green!
That was a great decision on picking the Cowboys on the -6.5 line because they are 21-0 and it is just the 1st quarter. Also with the Washington QB throwing an interception for his first attempt in the game didn't look good at all.
I'm surprised with the way Cowboys dominate that division match and hopefully, their momentum carries on next week as they face the Cardinals.
As for the MNF i'm rolling with the Dolphins -2.5 @1.70, I must say the Saints defense is a bit worrying based on their last two wins but at the same time it's hard to go against a Dolphins team that's on a 6 win streak.
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Good call on selecting the Raiders for that nearly double odds to go green!
That was a great decision on picking the Cowboys on the -6.5 line because they are 21-0 and it is just the 1st quarter. Also with the Washington QB throwing an interception for his first attempt in the game didn't look good at all.
And Lawrence just got a pick 6 to drive it into the end zone after running for 40 yards.
Dak Prescott is already at 128 yards in passing and I think my props bet I placed for him to get over 282.5 the entire game @1.82x will hit quite easily.
Good call on selecting the Raiders for that nearly double odds to go green!
That was a great decision on picking the Cowboys on the -6.5 line because they are 21-0 and it is just the 1st quarter. Also with the Washington QB throwing an interception for his first attempt in the game didn't look good at all.
And Lawrence just got a pick 6 to drive it into the end zone after running for 40 yards.
Dak Prescott is already at 128 yards in passing and I think my props bet I placed for him to get over 282.5 the entire game @1.82x will hit quite easily.
Tough loss on the team total as the Colts missed a field goal, moving on I got the Raiders @1.94 for now just because the coin said so. 
I also missed the early games as I was waiting for my football ticket to get settled, anyways i'm eyeing the Cowboys -6.5 for the SNF game as they're able to beat Washington by 7 on the road.
It looks like Mahomes will easily cover that 300+ passing yards as it's only the 2nd quarter and he's already at 190 passing yards.
I also missed the early games as I was waiting for my football ticket to get settled, anyways i'm eyeing the Cowboys -6.5 for the SNF game as they're able to beat Washington by 7 on the road.
It looks like Mahomes will easily cover that 300+ passing yards as it's only the 2nd quarter and he's already at 190 passing yards.
The Colts made it look easy with their win against the a lowly Cardinals team which just can not win a game at their home stadium.
I think that is 4 games in a row there without a W.
I am on the Chiefs for today as the EPL took all my watching time before the earlier matches started.
Mahomes with an over 305+ yard passing performance is in the cards for this match as they just seem to keep scoring in their last three matches.
So expect no different boxing day.
I think that is 4 games in a row there without a W.
I am on the Chiefs for today as the EPL took all my watching time before the earlier matches started.
Mahomes with an over 305+ yard passing performance is in the cards for this match as they just seem to keep scoring in their last three matches.
So expect no different boxing day.
Anyways, on to the holiday break and on the Colts to win on Christmas day.
Thinking another upset will happen against the Cardinals at home in Arizona.
I agree with this one as well, I feel like the Cardinals regression will continue and Colts get the win but I kind of like the team total more as the Colts have been scoring a lot and the Cardinals gave up a lot of points in their recent losses. With that said, i'm going for Colts team total over 23.5 @1.9, if the Lions were able to score 30 then it should be doable for the Colts. Thinking another upset will happen against the Cardinals at home in Arizona.
Also, many thanks to Sportsbet for giving out some sweet free bets this Christmas.
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It was the exact opposite of the above said: Jimmy G had the 2 interceptions (from what I remember while watching til I had to leave) and then those Titans brought on the pain in the second half after getting shutout in the first.
Quite the upset until that first interception happened for the 49ers.
Anyways, on to the holiday break and on the Colts to win on Christmas day.
Thinking another upset will happen against the Cardinals at home in Arizona.
It was the exact opposite of the above said: Jimmy G had the 2 interceptions (from what I remember while watching til I had to leave) and then those Titans brought on the pain in the second half after getting shutout in the first.
Quite the upset until that first interception happened for the 49ers.
Anyways, on to the holiday break and on the Colts to win on Christmas day.
Thinking another upset will happen against the Cardinals at home in Arizona.
I honestly want to avoid the match winner market and go for some prop pick but unfortunately sportsbet isn't offering interceptions so I had to go with the betbuilder route.
Tannehill's int stats at home is interesting, it's the same as their home record which is 5-2 and 4-3 on the road. With those numbers I think he's likely to throw another int and 49ers will probably squeak out a close win since they can't afford to drop another match as they'll be facing the Rams and Texans in the last two matches and it'll be tough to pull a win against the Rams.
Tannehill's int stats at home is interesting, it's the same as their home record which is 5-2 and 4-3 on the road. With those numbers I think he's likely to throw another int and 49ers will probably squeak out a close win since they can't afford to drop another match as they'll be facing the Rams and Texans in the last two matches and it'll be tough to pull a win against the Rams.
Some teams are playing tonight so they get them done before the holiday break:
Washington vs Philadelphia & Seattle vs L.A Rams
This should clear up the tables to see who gets their place a top the NFC and AFC tables.
Don't forget to put in your picks towards the Thursday night football challenge for your chance to win a freebet:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/sportsbetio-week-16-thursday-night-football-giveaway-122321-5378065
Washington vs Philadelphia & Seattle vs L.A Rams
This should clear up the tables to see who gets their place a top the NFC and AFC tables.
Don't forget to put in your picks towards the Thursday night football challenge for your chance to win a freebet:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/sportsbetio-week-16-thursday-night-football-giveaway-122321-5378065
@wheelz1200. The game is presently 10-3, however, I agree. The Bears is only 4-9 against the spread. The Minnesota Vikings might only be 2-5 on the road but they are 7-6 against the spread. If the Bears had a better record against the spread, +7.5 might be a good bet with only 1.85 odds. Similar to Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields was also a disappointment.
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