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re: Who are some AFC and NFC sleepers this year?

Posted on 7/11/17 at 11:31 pm to
Posted by tduecen
Member since Nov 2006
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Posted on 7/11/17 at 11:31 pm to
True I should add Cincy, Cleveland, Jets, Giants, Redskins, Bears, Panthers, Broncos
Posted by swagsurfin7
Founder of the Alex Morgan Fan Club
Member since Dec 2009
7021 posts
Posted on 7/11/17 at 11:32 pm to
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AFC west should be the the toughest in all the NFL.



If the Chargers can stay healthy, they're gonna have a chance.
Posted by little billy
Orange County, CA
Member since May 2015
8319 posts
Posted on 7/11/17 at 11:35 pm to
I agree although you guys keep saying San Diego. They're going to be playing at the Stubhub Center in Carson (LA). Capacity is 27k. Should be interesting. I'll probably go to a couple games.
Posted by ehidal1
Chief Boot Knocka
Member since Dec 2007
37142 posts
Posted on 7/12/17 at 12:53 am to
NFC- Redskins
AFC- Titans
Posted by CelticDog
Member since Apr 2015
42867 posts
Posted on 7/12/17 at 5:24 am to
Chargers are a sleeper.
Saints are too.

No one expects them to be in playoffs.
That is a sleeper.
Not expected but does, in large part due to the seeded schedule that pits all #1's from last year's and gives all #4 the other worst opponents.
games vs 3's and 4's. Some of that.

Ps. I do not think chargers make playoffs. 0-4 vs kc and raiders.

This post was edited on 7/12/17 at 11:34 am
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26542 posts
Posted on 7/12/17 at 8:26 am to
Tennessee
Posted by GoldenBoy
Winning!
Member since Nov 2004
42018 posts
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:39 pm to
My sleeper picks for this year

quote:

Miami Dolphins
Jacksonville Jaguars


Posted by saintsfan1977
West Monroe, from Cajun country
Member since Jun 2010
7827 posts
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:55 pm to
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NFC could be pretty boring this year TBH. There's 4 teams that are head and shoulders above everyone else, Atlanta, GB, Dallas, Seattle. Tampa is the only team I see possibly stepping into that group.






Atlanta just lost the SB in spectacular fashion. They arent sleepers, they might be decent this yer but they are dead as far as SB goes.

Dallas is without Zeke for 6 games and they dont have a as dominant an Oline this year without Ronald Leary. Dak isnt some elite QB. They will regress some.

Did GB fix their Oline?

Seattle isnt the same powerhouse they used to be.

Tampa should win the South. Its all up to Jameis.

If the Saints improve just to an average defense they will be hard to beat.

In the AFC
Miami has a solid team but Cutler at QB.
Pats are the team to beat.
The Bengals will be tough this year and could possibly win the North.
The Titans look to be improving on offense.
Posted by Fus0623
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2015
88979 posts
Posted on 8/17/17 at 9:02 pm to
quote:

New Orleans is also a sleeper.

Oh they sleepin alright
Posted by VerlanderBEAST
Member since Dec 2011
18990 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:55 am to
This season(and the NFL in general) is boring as frick
Posted by AlonsoWDC
Memphis, where it ain't Ten-a-Key
Member since Aug 2014
8801 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 3:07 am to
Indianapolis and Houston too.

That division so soft.
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
140462 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:45 am to
NFC: Giants

AFC: Raiders
Posted by Vicks Kennel Club
29-24 #BlewDat
Member since Dec 2010
31085 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 7:20 am to
This Tampa should win the South is fricking mind blowing to me.

The Falcons are heavy favorites to win the division and should be. They have one of the best rosters in the league with a great coach.

They came into last season with no hype (projected to win like 6-8 games) and became one of the elite teams in the league. They showed they could hang with any team. I obviously get this board hates them, but it is no fun when no one's post are even rational.
Posted by CocoLoco
Member since Jan 2012
29108 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:01 am to
All 4 teams could win the NFC South, and it wouldn't be surprising.



Atlanta went 11-5 last year, you're acting like they are a lock to win it. That is even more mind-blowing. I'd actually bet the field in this case.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64658 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 10:28 am to
quote:

NFC could be pretty boring this year TBH. There's 4 teams that are head and shoulders above everyone else, Atlanta, GB, Dallas, Seattle. Tampa is the only team I see possibly stepping into that group.


Ehh. It's the NFL. Outside of NE anyone is capable of around a .500 or worse year. I'd expect there to be turnover just like there usually is. Guys get hurt and a couple of wins/losses tend to snowball in pro football more than any other sport.
This post was edited on 8/18/17 at 10:29 am
Posted by Ghost of Colby
Alberta, overlooking B.C.
Member since Jan 2009
11489 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:01 am to
quote:

NFC: Giants

AFC: Raiders


Giants were 11-5 last season and the Raiders were 12-4. Those teams aren't sleepers.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
67297 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:42 pm to
Baltimore
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Philadelphia
San Diego
Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
52982 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:47 pm to
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If the Saints improve just to an average defense they will be hard to beat.



Oh, that's cute.
Posted by TearsofKnowshon
Athens
Member since Dec 2013
3142 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 6:02 pm to
Tennessee, Carolina, LA Chargers, and Washington.
Posted by Vicks Kennel Club
29-24 #BlewDat
Member since Dec 2010
31085 posts
Posted on 8/18/17 at 8:04 pm to
I know you hate the Falcons with a passion, but look at this example: would you rather take the Packers or the field in their division? They are both heavy favorites. You just only hate one of them. I think both the GB and ATL have over a 50% chance to win their division.

The Falcons were a top 3 team at worst last year. Matt Ryan played like a god. I know you now say that Shanahan is gone, but Ryan is a top 4 QB in the NFL. Yeah, the Saints have that level of QB (and probably a little better), but the Falcons are so much better are virtually every other position.
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