Who could win in Tampa Bay in January?

[handicappers]

I have been getting it right every year with who represents the North outside of GB. It's Chicago's turn. They had bad luck last year playing bigger teams. Their confidence should be back this year and it's hard to see them not starting out 4-2. They have QB issues but they are a top defense.

No you haven't

 

[rmilia1]

Tampa hasn't pissed Carolina or Atlanta off, but if Atlanta is as bad as I think going into week 11, NO has to sweep them. In fact, when NO wins the first one Quinn is out. Also, Eagles and 49ers > Giants and Rams. I think those two are what swings things TB's way.



I mean I thought of that, but Atlanta isn't making the playoffs by a long shot.



Last year, Giants lost close games to the Eagles. Washington also almost won in one and kept the other close. Dallas blasted them in both meetings last year. That was pointing toward the Eagles being the next to crack.

Legit question ( gof help me ) but what makes you think Atlanta is going to be awful?

Theyre .500 the last 3 years ( 2 of which were pretty injury riddled)

They upgraded at RB, DL, S and LB

The early part of the schedule is way easier than the late part.

Even if you think theyre a 7 win team again its likely 5 or 6 of those wins would come before week 11

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Just about everyone with a pulse in the NFC today. Almost nothing about Tampa is very trustworthy outside of their pass-catchers as a solid fact as of today.

 

[Manster7588]

I mean I thought of that, but Atlanta isn't making the playoffs by a long shot.

And he's telling you the only guaranteed game in Tampa this January is Atlanta.
Quite frankly I think Tampa is oversold because of Brady, especially since Brady didn't look all the great last year.

 

[Gatorchip]

Nonsense. He beat them with Denver's Goat Tebow at helm

You have it all wrong. Elway felt his legacy was threatened, due to Tebow out pacing him. Thus, Tebow was fired.

Horse teeth is Denver's GOAT, and he will do everything in his power to keep it that way.

 

[molsaniceman]

falcons play tb on 1/3 and can win
other than that could be about anybody from the nfc can beat them

 

[THUNDER]

Tampa won't even win their own division.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

In Star Trek terms, @Brees#1 seems to be one of those guys that speaks Klingon and doesn't understand logic.

 

[Brees#1]

Legit question ( gof help me ) but what makes you think Atlanta is going to be awful?

Theyre .500 the last 3 years ( 2 of which were pretty injury riddled)

They upgraded at RB, DL, S and LB

The early part of the schedule is way easier than the late part.

Even if you think theyre a 7 win team again its likely 5 or 6 of those wins would come before week 11

Seattle. Seattle knows if they want to make a run, they have to beat you week 1.

Dallas. It's in Dallas, I expect a loss, but it might be a win.

Chicago. This game can't be in Ryan's hands, that's for sure. He's a deer in the headlights when facing tough defenses. Maybe Gurley, but I don't think Atlanta does what NO did last year against them with Murray.

GB. It's in GB in primetime, early, and it's the Packers. Loss.

@Min. Vikings and Zimmer 4-0.

Det. This game hinges on record going in.

Car, @Car, I just feel this is gonna be a split

I give you wins against Car once and Denver, with possible wins against Dallas and Detroit. Atlanta didn't start doing anything last year until after their bye week.

But I do see losses against Seattle, Green Bay, Minnesota, Carolina once at least. It can go either way with Chicago, but I feel their defense is the difference-maker.

 

[Brees#1]

And he's telling you the only guaranteed game in Tampa this January is Atlanta.
Quite frankly I think Tampa is oversold because of Brady, especially since Brady didn't look all the great last year.

There's chatter that that has to partly do with the lack of playmakers.

 

[Brees#1]

Looks like Green Bay is the winner, but...game film(week 6).

 

[Schmoopy1000]

There's chatter that that has to partly do with the lack of playmakers.

there is also chatter it is because he is 60!

 

[Manster7588]

There's chatter that that has to partly do with the lack of playmakers.

The lack of play makers for Brady has been echoed throughout his career.

 

[jarntt]

There's chatter that that has to partly do with the lack of playmakers.

Poppycock. Wentz could do it with a bunch of guys off the street. Well, except for the best TE duo in the league, a RB who is going to be MVP and a WR who will be a big part of the offense this year again and the best OL in the league by far the last two years. But other than that, no help!!!