Season 2 - Week 14 Report

McG · 02-04-2012 8:41pm

big win for Ravens.

Bengals have Colts (I'm still playing for seeding so will be motivated to win), Cardinals (Shane being away is a massive boost for Bengals) and Steelers (a win here would seal the tiebreaker against the Ravens)

Prediction: Bengals finish 8-8

Ravens have Browns (I think Dave is away so Mike should expect a win), Jaguars (decent CPU team with playoff hopes of their own) and Titans (The Titans will likely be playing to ensure their own playoff spot in this one)

Prediction: Ravens finish 8-8

Bengals take playoff spot with better divisional record. If Shane comes back though I see Ravens take it with better record.

BigBadRob83 · 03-04-2012 8:43am

Good game Mike, well deserved. Sorry couldn't chat too much, my wife was in the room with me (also, she finally moved home after working away for last 9 months, so even less time to devote to Madden now)

Not confident about my chances to make playoffs, even playing against CPU. Way I'm playing at the moment, McG will easily win and I have to hope for Ravens to stumble in one of their games.

Just not playing well, and don't have time to practice to actually improve that. And growing more and more frustrated with Cam Newton, second pick was my fault, terrible throw. The other two he was standing still in the pocket with no pressure and the passes were nowhere near intended receiver.

Once you went away from Bush early and got Bradford going, I couldn't seem to stop the passing game. No idea where the corner went for Royal's TD. Glimmer of hope (desperation?) when recovered the onside kick, but was never going to happen.

Very different from first season, rest of the league has gotten a lot better with more playing time, and might miss Jay Cutler more than I thought.

Berty44 · 03-04-2012 10:00am

Jets won the NY derby with the score not reflecting how tight the game was. Early big plays won it for the Jets.

Jets got first posession and drove for a FG. Then the game turned in 12 seconds. First Giants play from scrimmage and Smith threw a pick 6 to Webb. Kickoff. Second Giants play from scrimmage and Smith threw another pick 6, this time to Pearson. Q2 was all FG, Giants kicking two and the Jets one as the half ended. 20-6 at HT.

Jets crucially held the Giants first second half posession and then drove for Barden to grab a TD with coach Etloveslsd throwing a wobbly over Island Revis inability to defend.

Later Alex Smith threw another pick, although this was a case of Madden taking the pee as it was a good pass and Phillips was behind the WR but somehow reached around and picked it off. I was embarrassed, Etloveslsd incredulous. Teams traded FG as the game petered out 30-9 win for the Jets.

Game was a tough one with Giants playing good defence throughout, stifling the Jets potent offence. As always Jets spread the load with 7 different players catching passes and the all 4 running back getting carries. Turnovers proved crucial.

Great chatting as always !

McG · 03-04-2012 10:19am

that's all the games played except the all CPU clash of Bears v Vikings (unless Paddy is expected back)

mikemac1 · 03-04-2012 10:23am

Are the Seahawks a human team now?

Coming up on LM as owned by player QKitten83

helimachoptor · 03-04-2012 10:32am

mikemac1 wrote: »

Are the Seahawks a human team now?

Coming up on LM as owned by player QKitten83

I had a chap PM me and referred him to santry so that could be him.

SantryRed · 03-04-2012 10:47am

Lads,

As paddy has told me he will be back on Wednesday, the league will not be advanced until Thursday morning.

Also, we do now have another new player who has taken over the Seahawks. So welcome NukaCola to the league

helimachoptor · 03-04-2012 10:56am

SantryRed wrote: »

Lads,

As paddy has told me he will be back on Wednesday, the league will not be advanced until Thursday morning.

Also, we do now have another new player who has taken over the Seahawks. So welcome NukaCola to the league

Yep i think thats fine, however if he doesnt get it back we're all going to be :mad::mad:

linebacker52 · 03-04-2012 11:06am

helimachoptor wrote: »

Yep i think thats fine, however if he doesnt get it back we're all going to be :mad::mad:

not as mad as im going to be if i dont get it back hopefully i get it tomorrow and will have it played around six o clock all going well

helimachoptor · 03-04-2012 11:11am

linebacker52 wrote: »

not as mad as im going to be if i dont get it back hopefully i get it tomorrow and will have it played around six o clock all going well

Ah it's ok I'm getting my Madden fix from the IG franchise tonight against a fellow boardsie

adrian522 · 03-04-2012 11:15am

SantryRed wrote: »

Also, we do now have another new player who has taken over the Seahawks. So welcome NukaCola to the league

Excellent news, just in time for the big 49ers/Seahawks game next week...

Raoul · 03-04-2012 11:15am

helimachoptor wrote: »

Yep i think thats fine, however if he doesnt get it back we're all going to be :mad::mad:

Eh are we? :rolleyes:

Nah, hope he does get it back but don't win please!

03-04-2012 1:59pm

SantryRed wrote: »

Also, we do now have another new player who has taken over the Seahawks. So welcome NukaCola to the league

welcome nukacola

matthew8 · 03-04-2012 2:22pm

While we're waiting for the Bears to get back, anyone want to do some previews for week 15? I'll do Chargers-Bills if someone else will do Raiders-Bears.

Raoul · 03-04-2012 3:17pm

I will do the Raiders v Bears.

Matthew wins so I still have a chance of getting into the playoffs or else I kick him out of the league :mad::mad::mad:

Edit - think thats right now, sorry AliG just sheer anger and frustration coming out there. ha. Matthew - I won't even mind if MJD beats Chris Johnson in rushing, once you beat the Bears

madalig12 · 03-04-2012 3:38pm

Raoul wrote: »

I will do the Raiders v Bears.

MadAliG wins so I still have a chance of getting into the playoffs or else I kick him out of the league :mad::mad::mad:

But but im neither the raiders or the bears....this is so unfair ;-)

matthew8 · 03-04-2012 6:02pm

Let me get this clear right away. Neither of these teams are any good. They're not going to give any teams trouble if they go to the playoffs, but they both just want to stop the Raiders reaching the playoffs. The Ravens are in on this plan too, giving the Bills a free win in week 10. The winner of this match will become the anti-Raiders in the hunt for the last wildcard spot.

Offense
TJ Yates is the Chargers starting QB, but Antonio Gates is a weapon that is tough for any defense to handle. Even my Raiders were at times overwhelmed. There's really very little at WR, with Desmond Seastrunk and Roy Williams the best options. One thing to watch for is when the Chargers come out in the trips formation, they have a special play that is their ace in the sleeve. The running game is formidable, with LeGarrette Blount the starting running back. He has had a fair few games with over 200 yards.

As for the Bills, their offense isn't up to much. They were horrific against my Raiders, though that was without Arian Foster. Kyle Orton moves it down the field and Tim Tebow goes in for the kill in the red zone. They have their weapons, Vincent Jackson, Mark Clayton and Benjamin Watson but this is a run-first team. Arian Foster starts at HB but watch out for the speedy Danny Woodhead coming around the edge, on a toss, at the end of the half, when you only have to stop one play from going 80 yards *shudder* to go in with a lead at halftime. These HBs run behind Vonta Leach, the best blcoking FB there is, but he's useless if you need a FB to gain a yard.

Defense
The Chargers defense is a mixed bag. They have had 4 games against other players since the new gm arrived, and in a game against the Raiders and one against the Broncos they were terrible, giving up 38 and 41 points, whereas they produced 2 outstanding performances against the Jets and broncos, containing them to 17 and 14 points. Some well-known names on this defense include Takeo Spikes, Leon Hall and Lance Briggs. This unit is very solid in downfield coverage but can be beaten on the short stuff.

The Bills defense is the only defense I never figured out (I figured out every other defense except the Jets, but I just gave up against that defense, so I really can't say much about them. There are household names in this defense, Jason Taylor and Troy Polamalu.

Prediction
It's times like this I wish I was able to watch other Madden games, it should be a good match. I think the Chargers will win by a few points. But because one of these teams has to win, the real loser is humanity.

linebacker52 · 04-04-2012 12:15pm

Just got Xbox back anyone know the pass word to rejoin the franchise so I can get this game played

helimachoptor · 04-04-2012 12:16pm

bfl2012 i think

matthew8 · 04-04-2012 12:30pm

Will Santry be on early enough to advance the league?

linebacker52 · 04-04-2012 12:31pm

helimachoptor wrote: »

bfl2012 i think

Thanks heli that's it

Raoul · 04-04-2012 12:53pm

linebacker52 wrote: »

Thanks heli that's it

Why did you tell him!!! :mad: ha:pac:

10 - 3 to the Bears at half time. Come on Tom Brady!!!!

Looks like its all over for the Vikings 20-3 now in the 3rd quarter.

Edit - is it sad that on my lunch break I am watching game of thrones on my laptop cos I had to use my proper tv to see the score in this game.

linebacker52 · 04-04-2012 1:06pm

Raoul wrote: »

Why did you tell him!!! :mad: ha:pac:

10 - 3 to the Bears at half time. Come on Tom Brady!!!!

Looks like its all over for the Vikings 20-3 now in the 3rd quarter.

Edit - is it sad that on my lunch break I am watching game of thrones on my laptop cos I had to use my proper tv to see the score in this game.

I'm playing badly really rusty already thrown 3 picks luckily for me Tom Brady is even worse the last score was a pick six

Raoul · 04-04-2012 1:10pm

Play the Raiders asap if you are playing badly :P. Ah you are still winning and thats all that matters.

Edit - I am tense here looking at this 20-13 score just waiting for it to flicker 20-20

Finished 20-13. Well done Paddy.

matthew8 · 04-04-2012 1:17pm

Yes, play the Raiders ASAP.

linebacker52 · 04-04-2012 1:22pm

Bears win not a great game happy with the win frist time playing in almost to weeks

Ben you can advance the league now sorry to have kept everyone waiting this week.

linebacker52 · 04-04-2012 1:23pm

matthew8 wrote: »

Yes, play the Raiders ASAP.

I'm around tonight from eight if you can play then

mikemac1 · 04-04-2012 1:23pm

Advance the league :cool:

SantryRed · 04-04-2012 1:53pm

Won't be advanced until tonight lads.

matthew8 · 04-04-2012 2:10pm

SantryRed wrote: »

Won't be advanced until tonight lads.

What time tonight?

And Bears I'm free all night.

McG · 04-04-2012 2:24pm

we may need to extend the next gameweek a little for Easter

mikemac1 · 04-04-2012 3:02pm

Lions DT Antonio Dixon got eight sacks in this weeks game against the Chiefs

How is that even possible? :eek:

Want to trade him to me?

matthew8 · 04-04-2012 3:06pm

mikemac1 wrote: »

Lions DT Antonio Dixon got eight sacks in this weeks game against the Chiefs

How is that even possible? :eek:

Want to trade him to me?

I'm guessing the Lions used the same play for the whole game and that play made a big hole for the DT. I think this season's record is 9 in a game by Charone Sanders of the Jets.

Raoul · 04-04-2012 3:10pm

matthew8 wrote: »

I'm guessing the Lions used the same play for the whole game and that play made a big hole for the DT. I think this season's record is 9 in a game by Charone Sanders of the Jets.

Nope I didn't. 3 of the sacks actually came on the last drive where they were trying hail marys and just tried to take forever. The others just happened as normal. 1 fumble aswell.

Season 2 - Week 14 Report

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