NFL Schedule - 2012 [Bender's Never Wrong Picks]

ESPN ^ | 9-3-12 | Bender2

[Bender2]

Week 1 NFL 2012 Season

WED, SEP 5 TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION
Dallas at NY Giants 8:30 PM NBC Tickets MetLife Stadium

SUN, SEP 9 TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION
Indianapolis at Chicago 1:00 PM CBS Tickets Soldier Field
Philadelphia at Cleveland 1:00 PM FOX Tickets Cleveland Browns Stadium
New England at Tennessee 1:00 PM CBS Tickets LP Field
Atlanta at Kansas City 1:00 PM FOX Tickets Arrowhead Stadium
Jacksonville at Minnesota 1:00 PM CBS Tickets Mall of America Field
Washington at New Orleans 1:00 PM FOX Tickets Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Buffalo at NY Jets 1:00 PM CBS Tickets MetLife Stadium
St. Louis at Detroit 1:00 PM FOX Tickets Ford Field
Miami at Houston 1:00 PM CBS Tickets Reliant Stadium
San Francisco at Green Bay 4:25 PM FOX Tickets Lambeau Field
Seattle at Arizona 4:25 PM FOX Tickets U of Phoenix Stadium
Carolina at Tampa Bay 4:25 PM FOX Tickets Raymond James Stadium
Pittsburgh at Denver 8:20 PM NBC Tickets Sports Authority Field at Mile High

MON, SEP 10 TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION
Cincinnati at Baltimore 7:00 PM ESPN Tickets M&T Bank Stadium
San Diego at Oakland 10:15 PM ESPN Tickets Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

[Dysart]

Well, a starstruck Eli opined recently on DeMArcus Ware:

"He's gotten to me a number of times," Manning said. "He's probably played against me more than any other quarterback, too, so that leads to that. But he is a driven player. You've got to have answers for him. He's a guy who can take over a game, and he can change a game by his performances."

And there you have it. If you read betwixt the lines you will note Eli fears Ware and knows Dallas has amends to make after the anomaly of last season's performance against the upstart Giants. Said a confident, growling Ware on the rematch:

"Ready is not the right word. That word is small compared to how much our team is looking forward to getting this thing. When you think about how last season ended, you want to come out and make a statement. This is a great stage to do it."

I think we can toss the record book out the window. It's a new season and there are old scores to be settled...

[Pharmboy]

Well, as we used to say in the schoolyard: "You started it!" when you brought up past performances in openers...LOL! The one intangible I feel that will work against the 'Boys is that they will be pressing and a bit tight, while the Giants, home and defending champs, will be relaxed.

And Eli fears no one...he respects Ware as player. But let me ask: would you rather have one Ware, or one each of JPP, Tuck and Osi? Romo will be running a lot of play action to slow the pass rush (and perhaps a screen or two), but eventually he will be looking deep downfield for Dez and he'll get sacked. You guys can't double-team everyone every play.

And finally, on offense, look for the ex-Cowpoke tight end, Martellus Bennett to have a BIG game.

[Dysart]

Haha Mar-tell-us Bennett, yes, I hear there's much excitement in NY about that stiff. You will be sorely disappointed in him. He's more concerned with his budding career as a jester than playing football. Hands of stone he has. Now, he can block well and that's how he should be regarded- as a lineman. And a rapper/comedian.

Note that Ware may be finally getting some help from rookie Ty Crawford and some pretty stout LBs as pass rushers Victor Butler, Sean Lee... hello?...Hatcher is coming on strong too as a pressure player; we saw that in the PS. DC Ryan has some pass rushing stunts he's never shown in Dallas, due to the shortened 2011 offseason, to get pressure on opposing QBs; whereas, Dallas has seen the Giants' best schemes.

Romo has the advantage of experience and will negate the rush as best as can be hoped for... he'll take four-five sacks by games' end but only after finding Murray for short passes and turning them upfield for big gains throughout. And look out for the little smurf, Cole Beasely, in the slot on quit-hitters across the middle. Will Hill or A Rolle cannot contain the little jitterbug. Think Wes Welker with not quite the explosion and powerful frame. I think Dez will match up with Michael Coe, and that's just unfair. Bryant will own him.

Plainly NY will have its hands full Wed night. Your humble poster cannot wait.

[blackie]

[Pharmboy]

While I agree with some of your optimistic analysis on your Boys, you are flat out wrong on Bennett. At Texas A&M, he holds the record for tight ends for receptions (105) and yards. No manos de la piedra for him...he played behind one of the best TEs in football, so he did not do much. Watch out for him tomorrow...

[CJ Wolf]

My Picks:

Week 1 NFL 2012 Season
Dallas 3 - Giants 50
Colts 14 - Chicago 31
Eagles 27 - Browns 2 - Vick out after giving up a safety in the opening drive.

New England 7 - Tennessee 10

Atlanta 24 Kansas City 28
Jacksonville 21 = Minnesota 0
Washington 35 - New Orleans 9 (no bounty, no coach)
Buffalo 10 - NY Jets 24
St. Louis 0 - Detroit 14
Miami 3 at Houston 7
San Francisco 14 at Green Bay 7
Seattle 13 Arizona 27
Carolina 21 Tampa Bay 17
Pittsburgh 3 Denver 27
Cincinnati 24 Baltimore 45
San Diego 21 Oakland 22

[Dysart]

All I can tell you is we were also excited about Bennett's potential based on his measurables coming out of college, yet he never performed while his locker-room and off-field antics let us down time after time. A classic underachiever. I attribute it to his lack of focus/immaturity. IF he has evolved since last season, maybe he will be a productive NFL player. No one doubts his ability. But his history in Dallas doesn't predict it. You've seen him-- were you ever impressed with him?

Good luck and may the best team decide the outcome, and not those replacement referees.

[Bender2]

Re: Dallas 3 - Giants 50 and Pittsburgh 3 Denver 27

Gadzooks! And I thought I got really drunk... last night--

[Pharmboy]

Well, he's had a great camp and been quite impressive in the pre-season games. He has also taken quite well to the playbook...maturity is important, and no doubt there is truth to what you said. The biggest problem for him was--to my mind--Whitten.

I am anxiously looking forward to tomorrow night as well...a lot of people will be watching.

[CJ Wolf]

Well you might be really drunk tonight if my pick is true.

[big'ol_freeper]

Romney over Obama by 4 points

and um the Gnats over the Cowpies by 12 points...
The rest of mah picks later

[campaignPete R-CT]

gonna play dat game where you pick a sure winner each week, team can only be used once.

Detroit winner.

Miami sure loser.

[Bender2]

Well, all my picks are always correct... even to score--

But, okay, Pete, by your rule... Baltimore a sure winner and like you, Miami a sure loser!

Will you... join us, big, dogg, browie, pats-efer?

[campaignPete R-CT]

never enuf excitement for da Bender. Me, I’m still on minor league baseball playoffs as #1 thrill of the day. Ya mean the Cowboys are playing? Not on my TV.

[Bender2]

No problem, Pete, I'll loan you one of mine. Which do you want, this one... or this... one?

[campaignPete R-CT]

i’ve given in to the bender and posted in time, before kick-off. boycott politics, do football.

NY Giants
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tennessee
Atlanta
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Buffalo
Detroit
Houston
Green Bay
Arizona
Carolina
Denver
Baltimore
Oakland

[Bender2]

Re: i’ve given in to the bender...

Wise choice, Pete, 'cause when you go bot... you never go back--

You got that right! I went with Bendy years ago... and men just cannot measure up.

Bee with a bot... or bee sorry!

Being with Bendy made me... what I am today--

You are in good hands... with Allbot.

My first time was with R2D2 and my last time... will be with him!

Bendy, say good-bye to Pete and come... to bed--

See ya... Pete!

[kevkrom]

Must be 'cause them Jersey Jints build a new stadium... and forgot to put on a roof!

Real football is played outdoors. I think it's embarrassing that places that barely acknowledge the existence of winter feel the need for covered stadiums.

[big'ol_freeper]

RE: Will you... join us, big

Look up mon

Refer to post #51

[big'ol_freeper]

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