Friday, September 10, 2010

NFL 1982 Week 15 Preview

Cleveland kept their playoff dreams alive last week with a win over Miami and a Houston loss to Kansas City.  This week the Browns will be in Pittsburgh, while Houston will be in Buffalo.  The Browns need the same outcome as last week. 

In the AFC West the Chargers seem to be a lock to win the Division, though the Chiefs are charging hard.  Right now the  Chiefs are the best team fighting it out for the final playoff spot.  That spot is still held by Oakland though and the Raiders are at Seattle while the Chiefs are at San Francisco.  Everything in this final playoff spot could change up this week. 

Even with the loss to Cleveland and a Jets win the Dolphins still hold onto the AFC East Division lead.  New England is still just one win away from tying it up with New York and Miami. 

In the NFC East the Eagles are sitting on top and playing like the best team.  The Giants are the only one left with chance to take the Division while the Cowboys are limping down the stretch. 

Minnesota has stunned everyone and taken the lead in the NFC Central while the Packers pull their annual choke.  Detroit's unbelievably bad defense has done them in, but look out for Chicago who is making a big move and only one win away from the top of the Division.

The 49ers are getting a real challenge from the Rams who are playing great.  It is amazing how the Rams have managed to stay on top of the NFC. 


Stats
QBs
Phi John Walton 96.9
SF Jim Plunkett 93.6
LA James Harris 92.9

RBs
Phi Ricky Bell 1,098yds
KC Ted Brown 1,089yds
Bal Billy Sims 1,078yds

Recs
Det Mel Jacobs 1,236yds
NYJ Ronnie Moore 1,148yds
NYG Jim Robinson 1,140yds
 

Games to Watch
Dallas 8-5-1 at Washington 7-7
     The Cowboys are struggling down the stretch and could be vulnerable to the Redskins who are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive.

New York Giants 9-5 at Philadelphia 11-3
     A win here clinches the Division for the Eagles.  This should be an interesting game. 

Kansas City 7-7 at San Francisco 11-3
     The Chiefs are going to have to play their best football of the season to win this game, and they need the win to keep up with Oakland.  The 49ers meanwhile are trying to hold off the Rams and also take home field into the playoffs.

New York Jets 9-5 at Minnesota 7-7
     The Vikings have done great to get this far, and this will be a true test to see just how good they are.  The Jets have a tough road game while Miami is at home against the Bengals this week.

Green Bay 7-7 at Chicago 6-8
     If the Bears win this one and Minnesota loses then it's a three way tie for the Division lead.  This should be a heck of a game. 

Houston 7-6-1 at Buffalo 6-8
     The Oilers need to win this one to clinch the Division.

Oakland 7-7 at Seattle 6-8
     If Oakland wins here and the Chiefs lose the Raiders will I believe secure the final wild card slot.  A loss here will open everything up again.



Playoff Picture
AFC
Miami 9-5
San Diego 9-5
Houston 7-6-1
New York 9-5
New England 8-6
Oakland 7-7
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Kansas City 7-7
Buffalo 6-8
Baltimore 6-8
Cleveland 6-8
Seattle 6-8


NFC
San Francisco 11-3
Philadelphia 11-3
Minnesota 7-7
Los Angeles 10-4
New York 9-5
Dallas 8-5-1
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New Orleans 8-6
Green Bay 7-7
Washington 7-7


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