yeah I bet Pitt got a few people. Chus, how much were you sweating the end of that Colts game?
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| Author: | Chus [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Survivor league |
I am in a $15 survivor league with 140 entries. Week 1 breakdown: I have Indianapolis 67 - Indianapolis 18 - New England 12 - Pittsburgh 9 - Denver 8 - Houston 7 - Seattle 6 - Tampa Bay 5 - Washington 2 - Kansas City 2 - St. Louis 2 - Cleveland 1 - Detroit 1 - Philadelphia 1 - San Francisco |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Someone's really buying into the Cleve being good. That Cleveland/Miami game should be a toss up at this point. It's like they do not know the history of Cleveland. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
I guess the thinking behind taking Philly or Cleveland, is to hope you get through week one with a team that you won't want to use again. What I don't understand, is the Seattle pick. There will be so many better weeks to use them. Colts was a no-brainer this week. |
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| Author: | reents [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
I would say New England or Pittsburgh are the safe picks. |
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| Author: | Nas [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Indianapolis is the way to go. There aren't many weeks you'll want to pick them going forward. May as well get a sure thing out of the way. |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Chus wrote: I guess the thinking behind taking Philly or Cleveland, is to hope you get through week one with a team that you won't want to use again. What I don't understand, is the Seattle pick. There will be so many better weeks to use them. Colts was a no-brainer this week. But it's not if there's ever going to be a point where you HAVE to pick them. They could go the whole season & not pick Cleveland & be just fine. Maybe they figure they'll just write-off the $15 as a charitable donation. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Colonel Angus wrote: Chus wrote: I guess the thinking behind taking Philly or Cleveland, is to hope you get through week one with a team that you won't want to use again. What I don't understand, is the Seattle pick. There will be so many better weeks to use them. Colts was a no-brainer this week. But it's not if there's ever going to be a point where you HAVE to pick them. They could go the whole season & not pick Cleveland & be just fine. Maybe they figure they'll just write-off the $15 as a charitable donation. I agree, that's why I took the Colts. I was just speculating about why somebody would pick a team like that. Houston is another head scratcher. They play the Jags, and Titans at home, later in the season. |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
At least Houston's recent history says they will be good, so I can buy picking them if you aren't thinking about future weeks, same with the one 49ers pick (they must really let their hate of Green Bay make their decisions for them). The Cleveland (and Philly) pick makes me scratch my head. |
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| Author: | reents [ Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
I do like the Eagles Monday, but they are a road dog this week too. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
19 have been eliminated already. |
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| Author: | spmack [ Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
I believe we have 90+ in our survivor pool league at work. $20 for initial fee, $10 for one time buy back. Most went with Colts and Patriots. Probably good to pick whomever is going against the Jags at this point. They appear to be headed to 0-16. |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
$50 survivor pool one and done. Fuckin Pittsburgh. |
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| Author: | RFDC [ Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
| yeah I bet Pitt got a few people. Chus, how much were you sweating the end of that Colts game? |
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| Author: | Chus [ Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
RFDC wrote: :lol: yeah I bet Pitt got a few people. Chus, how much were you sweating the end of that Colts game? Quite a bit. The moose power of Dan "The Investor" McNeil, is like Yoda and the Force. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
25 people were eliminated in week one. 115 remain. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
We have a smaller one at work 53 entries 12 gone after week one I have two entries, both got through. Pats and Colts Thinkin Texans Raiders and Ravens are good ones this week |
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| Author: | spmack [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
23 were eliminated. Most because of Steelers and Bucs. 2 people had a little too much faith in RG3. Hope they buy back. I'm picking Falcons over Colts. My upset pick would be Bucs over Saints. |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
1151 entries 144 eliminated after the first week. I'm making my brother pay my entry fee because he put the mush on the Steelers. |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
I've got the patriots tonight in the survivor league I'm in. There are 122 entries still alive but only 33 are picking the patriots. Most are picking Baltimore. Makes me wonder, what is it about what we saw with Baltimore that makes them more attractive than New England? |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 7:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Psycory wrote: I've got the patriots tonight in the survivor league I'm in. There are 122 entries still alive but only 33 are picking the patriots. Most are picking Baltimore. Makes me wonder, what is it about what we saw with Baltimore that makes them more attractive than New England? Well New England barely got by The Bills and Baltimore had the understandable loss (in Denver against Peyton) Plus if it's a league where you can only pick a team once, some might be saving the Pats |
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| Author: | spmack [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
of the 23 that were eliminated, 18 bought back in. The majority in our pool went with Raiders, Packers, Patriots, Falcons, and Texans. |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
rogers park bryan wrote: Psycory wrote: I've got the patriots tonight in the survivor league I'm in. There are 122 entries still alive but only 33 are picking the patriots. Most are picking Baltimore. Makes me wonder, what is it about what we saw with Baltimore that makes them more attractive than New England? Well New England barely got by The Bills and Baltimore had the understandable loss (in Denver against Peyton) Plus if it's a league where you can only pick a team once, some might be saving the Pats "Saving" a team in survivor is one thing I will never understand. To all those who save teams, let me know how that works out for ya. |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
I'm in $20 pool with a $3,560 prize. 178 entrants. We lost 51 in week one. Think I'm taking Cincinnati this week. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
redskingreg wrote: rogers park bryan wrote: Psycory wrote: I've got the patriots tonight in the survivor league I'm in. There are 122 entries still alive but only 33 are picking the patriots. Most are picking Baltimore. Makes me wonder, what is it about what we saw with Baltimore that makes them more attractive than New England? Well New England barely got by The Bills and Baltimore had the understandable loss (in Denver against Peyton) Plus if it's a league where you can only pick a team once, some might be saving the Pats "Saving" a team in survivor is one thing I will never understand. To all those who save teams, let me know how that works out for ya. Yeah, dangerous game. Although if it's close and you see one of the teams youre considering has the Jags at home next week.... |
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| Author: | spmack [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Biggie's pool starts tonight. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
redskingreg wrote: rogers park bryan wrote: Psycory wrote: I've got the patriots tonight in the survivor league I'm in. There are 122 entries still alive but only 33 are picking the patriots. Most are picking Baltimore. Makes me wonder, what is it about what we saw with Baltimore that makes them more attractive than New England? Well New England barely got by The Bills and Baltimore had the understandable loss (in Denver against Peyton) Plus if it's a league where you can only pick a team once, some might be saving the Pats "Saving" a team in survivor is one thing I will never understand. To all those who save teams, let me know how that works out for ya. It is very important to map out the entire season. There are weeks coming up where there will be few viable options. If you have already used those options, you might be stuck with a team you don't really like. I tend to not put too much stock into one game, regarding how I feel about a team for the season, but I have changed my opinion on the Steelers. I have re-mapped the year, and removed them from consideration. The defense isn't what it used to be, zero running game, Pouncey is out for the year, etc. Choosing New England last week was incorrect for a variety of reasons. -Road game -Divisional game -there will be a better time to use them Remember, you don't necessarily have to last 17 weeks, you just have to outlast the others. |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Chus wrote: redskingreg wrote: rogers park bryan wrote: Psycory wrote: I've got the patriots tonight in the survivor league I'm in. There are 122 entries still alive but only 33 are picking the patriots. Most are picking Baltimore. Makes me wonder, what is it about what we saw with Baltimore that makes them more attractive than New England? Well New England barely got by The Bills and Baltimore had the understandable loss (in Denver against Peyton) Plus if it's a league where you can only pick a team once, some might be saving the Pats "Saving" a team in survivor is one thing I will never understand. To all those who save teams, let me know how that works out for ya. It is very important to map out the entire season. There are weeks coming up where there will be few viable options. If you have already used those options, you might be stuck with a team you don't really like. I tend to not put too much stock into one game, regarding how I feel about a team for the season, but I have changed my opinion on the Steelers. I have re-mapped the year, and removed them from consideration. The defense isn't what it used to be, zero running game, Pouncey is out for the year, etc. Choosing New England last week was incorrect for a variety of reasons. -Road game -Divisional game -there will be a better time to use them Remember, you don't necessarily have to last 17 weeks, you just have to outlast the others. It's dumb to map out the entire season. Teams change drastically from week to week. Save Denver, SF, and Green Bay, then watch Manning, Kaepernick, and Rodgers all go down with knee injuries. I've (we're happy for ya) won a couple survivor pools, and I put zero stock in saving teams. If I may quote the Oakland corpse, just win baby. |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
I didn't pick the pats last week, I have them for this week. Chus, who you got this week? |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Chus wrote: Choosing New England last week was incorrect for a variety of reasons. -Road game -Divisional game -there will be a better time to use them Remember, you don't necessarily have to last 17 weeks, you just have to outlast the others. I factored in all three of those things, but I still thought they were the best option. The most important week is THIS week right? Also, I have two entries, so Ill use the Pats again for the other one hopefully. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Survivor league |
Psycory wrote: I didn't pick the pats last week, I have them for this week. Chus, who you got this week? I am leaning towards Philadelphia. I certainly don't think they are world beaters by any stretch, but there isn't much tape on how to game plan for that offense yet. I think the Chargers are bad, and the west coast to east coast for the early kick is a big factor. I can't imagine ever using the Iggles again, once the leagues figures out the offense, and Vick is in a body bag. The other teams that I would consider this week (ATL, NE, BALT, HOU) are going to be needed later in the year. There are going to be some lean weeks in the near future. I couldn't imagine flying by the seat of my pants each week, instead of going in with a solid plan. I will take my chances that all of the elite QBs will not go down with knee injuries. I want no part of the Raiders, or any road favorites. The Beloved would not be a bad play this week, either. |
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