Who's Going to Fall?

by monkeymcgee on Dec 11, 2005 2:19 PM CST

We probably will know more about this tonight, but it seems ever year one or more division leaders about this time fall apart and miss the playoffs. Who will it be this year?

Right off we can take Indy and Seattle out of the conversation, since they either have or will have shortly their divisions wrapped up. The Pats and Bengals can clinch today if things go their way.

Who do you think it could be?

I think the Giants, Panthers, and Broncos are all decent possibilities because of other good teams in their divisions and some reasons for worry in their recent play. However, for my pick, I'm going with the Bears which I know is a bit of a surprise. I just think eventually the lack of a passing game is going to get them beat. Their defense is obviously great, but I think they are coming against some tough competition the next few weeks and if they lose 3 of 4 with the Vikings surging, the recipe is right for a collapse. Unless Grossman can come in and get the ball moving. I realize the Ravens a few years ago are a good model for how the Bears could win with their style, but Thomas Jones ain't Jamal Lewis and Kyle Orton ain't Trent Dilfer (yet, anyway).

And yes, I actually was going to pick the Bears when I planned on writing this yesterday before seeing what happened against the Steelers. :)

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I'm cheating

I'm going with Carolina, they are getting blasted by the Bucs at home. They get the Cowboys in a couple of weeks and they have to go to Atlanta for the last game of the season. They're heading for a fall.

by Dave Halprin on Dec 11, 2005 2:43 PM CST reply actions

who cares as long as the 'Boys get in

Hey, as long the 'Boys get in, I really don't care who falls. However, if I had to guess I would say Minnesota and Atlanta.

by Terry on Dec 11, 2005 8:14 PM CST reply actions

Re: 'Boys

I hear ya--I was just having this conversation with some people and thought I'd see what you all thought

by monkeymcgee on Dec 11, 2005 8:20 PM CST up reply actions

probably not

Obviously, I am a tad biased, but I really I have to say no to the Bears falling. Our remaining schedule, is the Falcons at home and then the Pack and Vikings. Vikings have Steelers next week, so I will call that a loss. that leaves them two games to catch the Bears. Vikings are not as good as their streak shows. Their offense has just not hit any good defenses. They have the Steelers and Bears left and the Ravens whose D is still pretty good.

by Adam T on Dec 12, 2005 12:24 PM CST reply actions

Bears

You could be right, but I just think of all the division leaders the Bears are the most vulnerable. Although the Giants didn't look too hot yesterday either.

If the Bears struggle against the run with the Falcons like they did with the Steelers, it may come down to that final game against the Vikes. I know you guys should take the Pack, but in Lambeau who knows what can happen...it's a rivalry game--anything is possible.

by monkeymcgee on Dec 12, 2005 1:13 PM CST up reply actions