Most likely undefeated team to lose?

[TDs3nOut]

The five undefeated teams are NO, Seattle, NE, Denver and KC. Which, if any of them, do you think is most in danger of losing this week? Seattle at Indy and KC at TN look to me like the most likely candidates. What do you think?

 

[JDM]

Seattle. They have the toughest opponent.

 

[Golden Spur]

The spreads are:
(1) KC (-2.5) @ Tenn
(2) NE @ Cincy (-1)
(3) NOLA (-1) @ CHI
(4) Denver (-7.5) @ Dallas
(5) SEA (-3) @ Indy

(1) KC's defense is playing well, and Locker is out. Say KC in a tight one.
(2) Wilfork out for the Pats, though they always seem to find a way. But I'm picking Cincy.
(3) NOLA doesn't run well (so far), but looks like CHI's pass D is 23rd in the league, w/277 per. Going with the Aints.
(4) Pick Denver, there.
(5) Indy, like the Hawks, spanked the Niners, their D is ranked #8 (SEA is #4), they're good running and passing. SEA might be due for a loss.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Seattle. They have the toughest opponent.

That seems like a good factor to consider when making your choice, but I don't feel too sure that Indy is definitely better than the Bengals, Bears, Cowboys, or TN.

 

[JDM]

Indy makes the playoffs. Dallas is bad, Tennessee is bad, bears are ok but finish below .500, and maybe Cincinnati makes a run.

 

[TDs3nOut]

The spreads are:
(1) KC (-2.5) @ Tenn
(2) NE @ Cincy (-1)
(3) NOLA (-1) @ CHI
(4) Denver (-7.5) @ Dallas
(5) SEA (-3) @ Indy

(1) KC's defense is playing well, and Locker is out. Say KC in a tight one.
(2) Wilfork out for the Pats, though they always seem to find a way. But I'm picking Cincy.
(3) NOLA doesn't run well (so far), but looks like CHI's pass D is 23rd in the league, w/277 per. Going with the Aints.
(4) Pick Denver, there.
(5) Indy, like the Hawks, spanked the Niners, their D is ranked #8 (SEA is #4), they're good running and passing. SEA might be due for a loss.

I'm leaning in the same direction on all five games, except I flip the narrow win from KC to TN. That, of course, could simply be hopeful thinking.

 

[JDM]

I think losing to the bengals is more likely to reflect poorly on New England than positively on the Bengals. That doesn't mean they win, but the bengals haven't been impressive and a loss here shows The pats still have a ways to go.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Indy makes the playoffs. Dallas is bad, Tennessee is bad, bears are ok but finish below .500, and maybe Cincinnati makes a run.

By "bad" do you mean that Indy is definitely better than they are and/or that they are not capable of contending in their divisions?

 

[JDM]

Both. Chicago won't contend in their division either but the only reason Dallas is closer is because their division is worse. The only two teams with legitimate playoff shots are Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

 

[Broncos6482]

Both. Chicago won't contend in their division either but the only reason Dallas is closer is because their division is worse. The only two teams with legitimate playoff shots are Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

So who is going to win the NFC East if not Dallas? I'm not saying Dallas is great, but in that division they definitely have a legitimate playoff shot.

 

[TDs3nOut]

So who is going to win the NFC East if not Dallas? I'm not saying Dallas is great, but in that division they definitely have a legitimate playoff shot.

Agreed. Then again, I'm not absolutely convinced that Chicago or even TN can't win a playoff spot. I think it's more likely that at least one of the three makes it than it that none of them get in.

 

[bcrock]

Seattle

 

[Brees#1]

Indy makes the playoffs. Dallas is bad, Tennessee is bad, bears are ok but finish below .500, and maybe Cincinnati makes a run.

Look at Tennessee's schedule coming up.............they're not going away anytime soon. Then look at colts schedule coming up, they'll likely beat Seattle due to back to back 10 am starts for the hawks, but I don't think they're coming out on top against chargers, broncos, and on the road against texans after that. This is where Andrew Luck cannot rely on his running game coming up, he's gonna have to win the games which he hasnt been doing so far.

 

[boltfan72]

Denver has one road win against an 0-4 team. They are visiting a very loud stadium where Cowboys fans will make it difficult for Manning to audible on every play. Could be an upset if Dallas can force a couple of turnovers. Still probably the least likely of all of them. Just making a point that all the undefeated teams have tough games this week.

I would say Seattle is the most likely. They've looked pretty average on the road. KC should be fine with Locker out.

In order of most likely to lose:

Seattle
NO
NE
KC
Denver

 

[Black Adam]

I'm leaning in the same direction on all five games, except I flip the narrow win from KC to TN. That, of course, could simply be hopeful thinking.

lol, more than likely. course i can't say i really blame ya. i'd do the same for the Donkos...

 

[TDs3nOut]

lol, more than likely. course i can't say i really blame ya. i'd do the same for the Donkos...

Since you chose to press the issue, I'll add that Locker's injury plays a large role in why I now only predict a narrow TN win.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I would not be surprised if all of them(or should I say us?) lose. As far as the Seahawks go , we are playing with house money. Of course I think we'll kick some ass come Sunday. Sure is fun for those of us whose team is still undefeated isn't it? Let's see who's the last team standing undefeated.

 

[Black Adam]

Since you chose to press the issue, I'll add that Locker's injury plays a large role in why I now only predict a narrow TN win.

and i figured as much. hey, it pains me to say a division rival is really good, but it is what it is...

'sides, it isn't like i DON'T know the Donks are the better team(right now, anyways), but the games DO have to be played and i'm gonna enjoy the Chiefs winning as long as i can...ESPECIALLY after last season...

 

[Black Adam]

I would not be surprised if all of them(or should I say us?) lose. As far as the Seahawks go , we are playing with house money. Of course I think we'll kick some ass come Sunday. Sure is fun for those of us whose team is still undefeated isn't it? Let's see who's the last team standing undefeated.

you DO have a point. these guys are all pros. any given Sunday, right? it's why upsets are interesting...

 

[TDs3nOut]

and i figured as much. hey, it pains me to say a division rival is really good, but it is what it is...

'sides, it isn't like i DON'T know the Donks are the better team(right now, anyways), but the games DO have to be played and i'm gonna enjoy the Chiefs winning as long as i can...ESPECIALLY after last season...

Yeah, quite a turnaround for KC fans. We'll see if the team can keep up.