DSS Lessons From Week 14

This past weekend was a big week for not only the NFL but for College Football as well.  Several games had playoff implications that most of us were reading about all day today.  Except us Jet fans, another post to come on that. 

CFB:

We learned that Oregon looks to be for real, they had a tough game against a team most thought had their number. 

Marcus Mariota (if nature continues its course future QB of the NY Jets) showed why many have pronounced him to be the next Heisman trophy winner and potential first overall pick.

College football will have its first ever playoff system with Oregon, Alabama, Ohio State and FSU playing off to see who is the undisputed national champion.

The Ducks will take on FSU with the winner taking on either The Ohio State or Alabama. 

I like Oregon in this whole thing, but FSU is still a tough team as well. 

NFL:

Now to the good stuff....

As far as my picks are concerned, it could have gone better or worse but I will take the wins and admits the losses.

The Losses:

I would take New Orleans at home again against Carolina even after the game I saw, I'm just not a believer, and I have an expertise in pretenders when it comes to the NFL (25 Year Jet Fan Anniversary).

The 49ers seem to be falling apart at just the right time for Woody Johnson (Jets Owner) to get on a plane and make one of only two moves needed to begin the proper rebuilding process. That being said, I still would take the Niners again in Oakland, but man...what happened to Colin Kapernick, I thought two years ago he was going to change the position...Sio Moore happens to think he's a chump.

Meanwhile their next opponent and division rival...

The Seattle Seahawks, what else can you say? If I were a fan of a certain team out west with a backup QB currently at the helm, that plays in the desert, I'd be a little nervous, just saying...

Clearly the Hawks are starting to peak and should make a run, but I will boldly say this...remember in my Week 14 picks, I stated...beware that rematch game, it's not easy to beat a team twice in one season. 

Which brings me to the Philadelphia Eagles. Don't worry Birds fans, although I did pick the Eagles and I was being a little bit of a homer, that was a tough loss but lessons were learned. Good teams can find ways and they make you pay for mistakes.  McCoy had a brutal fumble and when 19 Eagles finally got Beast Mode to fumble Sanchez came out in his Jets jersey.  I think coach Kelly will right the ship, even if they go 2-1 down the stretch they should make the postseason.

The Wins:

I knew the Rams were going to win, and I thought the trade for RG3 was brutal but man, coach Fisher putting all the players they got out of that trade as team captains...and you have one of those moments where you say to yourself...see the Jets aren't that bad. Washington lost by the way.

The Giants rolled.

Brady got it done, as usual, I just always pick Pats.

Does anyone else think Peyton will be just fine? Everyone always says he seems off, or he's old or hurt, looks like he is still a winner to me.

I told you Cincinnati wasn't the real deal. That AFC North is a tough division to win.   Browns are gonna learn that again this year, Johnny Football was the risk they should have taken over the Colts.

Which brings me to this...

Baltimore Ravens, not many people are talking, but they should be. 

Just saying...