The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 17 '12

The Shenoa Report

December 30, 2012

Regular Season Week 17

Well, we’ve come to the last week of the regular season. I feel like the football season always goes by too fast.

I’m writing to you today from my parent’s house in NY State. I’d like to say it’s to attend the Giants last game of the season but it’s not. My Gramma, who was an amazing wonderful woman passed away this week. I thought about just skipping my blog this week but I decided it would give me a little bit of normalcy to this otherwise emotional rollercoaster…

I will try to be my witty, silly, bias self but I apologize if I’m not.

I did much better with my picks last week at 12-4… I’m glad to have bounced back but still a little bitter about the Giants HUGE crumble … but I digress. Lets recap week 16...

Falcons @ Lions 31-18

No surprise here.

Titans @ Packers 7-55

It looks like the Packers just barely pulled out that win…

Vikings @ Texans 23-6

Wow I did NOT see that one coming.

Rams @ Buccaneers 28-13

yup

Raiders @ Panthers 6-17

I’m glad to see the Panthers finishing their season out strong… I just wish the Giants could have done the same. Great, now I’m comparing the Giants to the Panthers and wishing the Giants were more like the Panthers… depressing.

Redskins @ Eagles 27-20

It was nice being able to watch football with my father last Sunday but it wasn’t nice watching the Eagles lose to the Redskins.

Bills @ Dolphins 10-24

At least my father raised me right… aka not a Bills fan.

Bengals @ Steelers 13-10

Dad and I were happy with the outcome of this game.

Patriots @ Jaguars 23-16

Blah blah blah Pats…

Colts @ Chiefs 20-13

Sometimes I wish I were still a Colts fan.

Saints @ Cowboys 34-31 OT

Thankfully the Saints got it done.

Chargers @ Jets 27-17

Yeah I didn’t even bother to right about this game last week. Whoops. So glad I’m not a Jets fan either.

Browns @ Broncos 12-34

Love me some Peyton

Giants @ Ravens 14-33

 Let me set the scene. If you are a long time reader you know that A#1) I LOVE the NY Giants; B#2) I have a great friend whom I spend a lot of weekends with who does NOT like football; And C#3) I make a weekly Sunday phone call to my father to talk football.  Well, this particular Sunday it seemed as if the stars had aligned. My parents were staying with me for Christmas and so was my best friend who hates football. We all went over to the Ginn’s house to watch this game and I was so excited to watch football with the ones I love. Scott even sat next to me and watched the game.

And then, the Giants played like SHIT!!!! (Sorry for the strong words but I feel like it was a pretty accurate statement)

We didn’t even watch the whole game. It was horrible. I don’t want to talk about it.

Bears @ Cardinals 28-13

As expected.

49ers @ Seahawks 13-42

After the Giants game we decided to go to Taco Mac to get some dinner and a beverage. We watched the first half of this game and all I can remember was that epic hit … and how I was a little happy that at least the 49ers played at the same caliber as the Giants.

WEEK 17

Sunday, December 30^th   

Buccaneers [6-9] @ Falcons [13-2] (1pm FOX)

I’m taking the Falcons.

Jets [6-9] @ Bills [5-10] (1pm CBS)

This game means nothing… neither team is going to the playoffs… I’ll pick the Bills.

Bears [9-6] @ Lions [4-11] (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Lions to win just because the Bears need to lose in order for the Giants to make it to the playoffs…

Panthers [6-9] @ Saints [7-8] (1pm FOX)

Picking the Saints.

Eagles [4-11] @ NY Giants [8-7]   (1pm FOX)

I’m taking the Giants… I’m pretty much delusional at this point. GO GMEN!

Browns [5-10] @ Steelers [7-8]   (1pm CBS)

Taking the Steelers hoping for the Browns.

Texans [12-3] @ Colts [10-5]   (1pm CBS)

Colts.

Jaguars [2-13] @ Titans [5-10]  (1pm CBS)

Going with the Titans.

Ravens [10-5] @ Bengals [9-6] (1pm CBS)

Taking the Bengals.

Packers [11-4] @ Vikings [9-6] (1pm FOX)

Picking the Packers.

Dolphins [7-8] @ Patriots [11-4] (4:25pm CBS)

I’ll have to go with the Pats.

Raiders [4-11] @ Chargers [6-9] (4:25pm CBS)

Going with the Chargers.

Cardinals [5-10] @ 49ers [10-4-1] (4:25pm FOX)

49ers.

Rams [7-7-1]  @ Seahawks [10-5]   (4:25pm FOX)

Taking the Seahawks… just wonder how badly they’ll beat the Rams.

Chiefs [2-13] @ Broncos [12-3] (4:25pm CBS)

Broncos

Cowboys [8-7] @ Redskins [9-6] (8:20pm NBC)

Picking the Redskins…

There is no Monday night football this week. I hope you have a safe and happy New Year!

Thanks for the edit Mom!

If you want to know more about the playoff picture visit:

www.nfl.com /news/story/0ap1000000116250/article/week-17-nfl-playoff-scenarios?icampaign=Playoffpicture_news

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shenoa Report

December 22, 2012

Regular Season Week 16

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you! I hope you get a little time off to spend with your family and those dear to you, I know that I am. My parents, sister, her boyfriend and my best good friend are all gathered together in my apartment for the holidays. The end is near, and I don’t mean the world I mean the regular season.

My friend called me the other day to tell me about a dream he had had. I just had to share it with you. Here’s the dream: my friend was on a road trip with Peyton Manning (first of all just that was pretty awesome) anyway, they stopped at an outlet store that sold those leather jackets with the fringe on the arms. So Peyton tries on a white jacket with fringe on the arms and my friend says to him “TAKE THAT OFF YOU LOOK LIKE A DALLAS COWBOY!!!”  Peyton quickly took it off and gave my friend a dirty look. He later had two wrapped up for Eli. Then my friend decided he should take a picture with Peyton so that he could show me that they were hanging out. He told Peyton about my Shenoa Report and I. He told Peyton that he should really be reading my report and Peyton wanted to meet me… but then my friend woke up and that is the end of his dream.  I can safely say that was the best dream that I’ve never had.

 This was my worst week yet for picks at 7-9… ouch. We have just two weeks left. I’d really just like to think that week 15 never happened … but it did, so lets recap last week...

Bengals [8-6]  @ Eagles [4-0] 24-13

No surprise there.

Colts [9-5] @ Texans [12-2] 17-29

Little surprised.

Redskins [8-6] @ Browns [5-8] 38-21

The Browns disappointed me.

Vikings [8-6] @ Rams [6-7-1] 36-22

Wrong again!

Broncos [11-3]  @ Ravens [9-5] 34-17

I thought that the Ravens would have put up more of a fight. Oh well.  Go Peyton!

Buccaneers [6-8] @ Saints [6-8] 0-41

SHUT OUT.

Jaguars [2-12] @ Dolphins [6-8] 3-24

Ouch.

Giants [8-6] @ Atlanta [12-2]  0-34

…. My mom said that if I didn’t have anything nice to say then to not say anything at all……

Packers [10-4] @ Bears [8-6]  21-13

Not surprised.

Lions [4-10] @ Cardinals [5-9] 10-38

No one saw that one coming.

Seahawks [9-5] @ Bills [5-9] 50-17

Wow Seahawks.

Panthers [5-9] @ Chargers [5-9] 31-7

The Panthers surprised us all too.

Chiefs [2-12] @ Raiders [4-10] 0=15

Hey look at that, I picked one correctly, and it was the 3^rd shutout of the day.

Steelers [7-7] @ Cowboys [8-6] 24-27

If it wasn’t painful enough rooting for the Steelers watching them lose to the Cowboys was definitely worse.

49ers [10-3-1]  @ Patriots [10-4] 41-34

Surprised, but happy about it.

Jets [6-8] @ Titans [5-9] 10-14

The Jets played themselves right out of the playoffs.

WEEK 16

Saturday, December 22^nd

Falcons [12-2]  @ Lions [4-10] (8:30pm ESPN)

Notice this is not Thursday night football it’s Saturday night football, and I’m taking the Falcons.

Sunday, December 23^rd    

Titans [5-9] @ Packers [10-4] (1pm CBS)

Packers.

Vikings [8-6] @ Texans [12-2] (1pm FOX)

I’m taking the Texans.

Rams [6-7-1] @ Buccaneers [6-8] (1pm FOX)

I’d like to pick the Rams for the win.

Raiders [4-10]  @ Panthers [5-9]   (1pm CBS)

Picking the Panthers.

Redskins [8-6] @ Eagles [4-10]   (1pm FOX)

Will be rooting for the Eagles but picking the Redskins for the win although my heart goes with the Eagles… for the Giants sakes.

Bills [5-9] @ Dolphins [6-8]   (1pm CBS)

Taking the Dolphins.

Bengals [8-6] @ Steelers [7-7]   (1pm CBS)

I’d like to see the Bengals win but I think I’ll have to pick the Steelers instead.

Patriots [10-4] @ Jaguars [2-12]   (1pm CBS)

Going with the Pats.

Colts [9-5] @ Chiefs [2-12] (1pm CBS)

Taking the Colts.

Saints [6-5] @ Cowboys [8-6] (1pm FOX)

Taking the Saints… please win.

Browns [5-9] @ Broncos [11-3] (4:05pm CBS)

I’ll have to go with the Broncos.

Giants [8-6] @ Ravens [9-5] (4:25pm FOX)

 Picking the Giants because I haven’t picked against them yet and I’m not going to start to now. GO GMEN… redeem yourselves!

Bears [8-6] @ Cardinals [5-9] (4:25pm FOX)

Going with the Bears.

49ers [10-3]  @ Seahawks [9-5]   (8:20pm NBC)

This will be an interesting game… I’m still going to take the 49ers but wouldn’t be surprised if the Seahawks won.

There is no Monday night football this week. I hope you have a safe and fun holiday!

Thanks for the edit Ben!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 15 '12

The Shenoa Report

December 13, 2012

Regular Season Week 15

Happy Birthday to me!!!!! It’s my birthday week!!!! Can you tell I’m excited? My actual birthday is the 13^th but I like to celebrate all month long.

Was it just me or did you think that Sunday’s games were a bit on the peculiar side? I did horrible on my picks for week 14 at 8-8… ouch. At this point I really don’t care how I do on my picks as long as the Giants win out this season. I think the later we go into the season the more my heart gets involved in my picks.

Interesting tidbit, week 14 was the first week since 1986 that all 4 teams in the NFC East won in the same weekend….

Lets recap week 14.

Broncos @ Raiders 26-13

I’m still hoping for a Manning Bowl … and it could happen as long as the Broncos continue to play like this.

Ravens @ Redskins 28-31 OT

I wanted the Ravens to win, I needed the Ravens to win, and so of course they lost, in overtime, to the Redskins, after RG3 was taken out of the game with a knee injury.

Thanks a lot Baltimore…. Ugh.

Cowboys @ Bengals 20-19

I wanted the Bengals to win, I needed the Bengals to win, and of course they gave it up too. Ugh. Heartbreak.

Rams @ Bills 15-12

Poor Bills fans…

Eagles @ Buccaneers 23-21

Pretty sure that the Eagles fans actually want the Eagles to lose now so they can get a decent draft pick… way to screw up again Philly.

Falcons @ Panthers 20-30

This was a fantastic game; it was even better to watch it with a one year old who yelled “FOOTBALL” with great excitement at least once every time they came back from commercial break.

Cam looked great; maybe the Panthers should play with that sort of intensity and vendetta throughout the season and not just one game… just a thought.

Chiefs @ Browns 7-30

So happy for the Browns and their fans.

Chargers @ Steelers 34-24

Big Ben was back in action but that didn’t help the Steelers. They lost to the Chargers… what?!?!?!

Titans @ Colts 23-27

The AFC South thought they’d get a break for the Colts this season… so much for a rebuilding year.

Jets @ Jaguars 17-10

Hey lookit, the Jets actually won a game.

Bears @ Vikings 14-21

Just when you think the Bears are back on track…

Dolphins @ 49ers 13-27

Poor Alex Smith… Kapernick is the real deal.

Cardinals @ Seahawks 0-58

Holy Seahawks Batman! Way to run up the score like the Patriots…. Somehow I’m ok with the Seahawks running up the score on the Cardinals… hmmmm

Saints @ NY Giants 27-52

This game was a big win, a huge win, and an even bigger win with every other team in the NFC East winning just hours before as well. We are still on top of the division with a one game lead. All we have to do is win out and we’ll be in the post season. It’s the first time in a long time we actually control our own destiny.

Anyway, back to the game recap.  The game started off really rough with an Eli interception. I was driving at the time so my dad was giving me the play by play over the phone.  I wasn’t happy at all BUT then David Wilson had a kickoff returned for a touchdown and I felt better. My dad continued to give me the play by play until I reached my destination at the Ginn’s house where I watched the rest of the game. Their Christmas tree was in the spot where the official Shenoa Football Chair usually sits but that was ok because I’m not one of those superstitious people who have to do everything a certain way to make sure the Giants win. (Sorry if I’ve offended anyone with that statement) I didn’t even wear my Eli Manning Jersey, I know I’m a rebel.

The Giants didn’t look their best but they pulled it together to beat a team that usually would have crushed Big Blue. I’m just thankful that the game didn’t come down to a Tynes field goal… Seriously, I think its time to get rid of Tynes…

Can’t say this enough but it was a BIG HUGE WIN! GO GMEN!!!!!

Lions @ Packers 20-27

My favorite part of this game was the snow. I just love watching football games that really involve the elements… snow being my favorite. The Lions made it a game but it was the turnovers that cost them in the end.

Texans @ Patriots 14-42

You know its funny when you’re out watching the game and you see a guy in the bar that is pretty gosh darn good looking… you get those dreamy eyes… and then the Patriots score a touchdown and said guy jumps up and starts cheering… suddenly said guy looks like Aaron Rodgers in November and you throw-up in your mouth a little bit. The Patriots are life ruiners…

WEEK 15

Thursday, December 13^th (Happy Birthday to me!) 

Bengals [7-6]  @ Eagles [4-9] (8:20pm NFLN)

Taking the Bengals.

Sunday, December 16^th  

Colts [9-4] @ Texans [11-2] (1pm CBS)

Picking the Colts, I’d like to see them win. All they need is a little Luck… pun intended. 

Redskins [7-6] @ Browns [5-7] (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Browns in an upset.

Vikings [7-6] @ Rams [6-6-1] (1pm FOX)

I’m going to take the Rams at home

Broncos [10-3]  @ Ravens [9-4]   (1pm CBS)

Picking the Broncos to win. The Ravens hurt me bad last week and I’m not quite over it.  Though I’d rather see them win this week rather than next week when they play the Giants.

Buccaneers [6-7] @ Saints [5-8]   (1pm FOX)

Picking the Saints to bounce back after last weeks embarrassment. Although the Bucs were pretty embarrassing to watch last week too.

Jaguars [2-11] @ Dolphins [5-8]   (1pm CBS)

Taking the Dolphins

Giants [8-5] @ Atlanta [11-2]   (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Gmen! It’s the start of the last three “Angry Birds” games. You see the Giants last 3 games are the Falcons, the Ravens, and the Eagles… hopefully we’ll make all these birds very angry by beating them soundly.

Packers [9-4] @ Bears [8-5]   (1pm FOX)

I’ve gotta go with the Packers

Lions [4-9] @ Cardinals [4-9] (4:05pm FOX)

I’m taking the Lions.

Seahawks [8-5] @ Bills [5-8] (4:05pm FOX)

Sorry Bills fans I’m taking the Seahawks. Just hope they don’t embarrass you like they did the Cardinals last week.

Panthers [4-9] @ Chargers [5-8] (4:05pm FOX)

Against better judgment I’m picking the Chargers.

Chiefs [2-11] @ Raiders [3-10] (4:25pm CBS)

This game really is the battle of who could care less… I’m picking the Raiders for the win. But at this point this game could end in a tie and no one would care.

Steelers [7-6] @ Cowboys [7-6] (4:25pm CBS)

As much as it pains me to say it I’ll be rooting for the Steelers and picking them for the win.

49ers [9-3]  @ Patriots [10-3]   (8:20pm NBC)

Man I hope the 49ers beat the Patriots. But for picks sake I’ll have to pick the Pats for the win.

Monday December 17^th 

Jets [6-7] @ Titans [4-9]    (8:30pm ESPN)

Both teams are playing so poorly it’s hard to pick a winner. I’ll have to take the Jets for the win. Sorry Abby.

Thanks for the edit Mom

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 14 '12

The Shenoa Report

December 6, 2012

Regular Season Week 14

Week 13 wasn’t as lucky as I wanted it to be but sometimes that’s just how it goes. We’re going into the last quarter of the season, are your teams doing as well as you had hoped? I actually didn’t get to watch a lot of football this weekend so I’m not going to go into depth with my picks this past week. I went 10-6… room for improvement.

Lets recap week 13.

Saints @ Falcons 13-23

Falcons pulled it out, but what really helped was Drew Brees throwing 5 interceptions…

  

Jaguars @ Bills 18-34

Bills looked good… a little too late for this season though.

Seahawks @ Bears 23-17 OT

Wow Seattle way-to-go

Colts @ Lions 35-33

Andrew Luck is a beast… there I said it.

Vikings @ Packers 14-23

Thank the LORD Rodgers shaved his face… that’s really all I have to say about this game.

Texans @ Titans 24-10

The Texans have the hardest schedule in the whole NFL this year. Said no one ever.

Panthers @ Chiefs 21-27

I’d like to say something good about either of these two teams….  Is it a race for # 1 draft pick?

49ers @ Rams 13-16 OT

The 49ers couldn’t beat the Rams and the game almost ended in another tie…

Patriots @ Dolphins 23-16

Deven, your team won…. That’s the nicest thing I think I can say about that.

Cardinals @ NY Jets 6-7

Holy high scoring game… wait.

Buccaneers @ Broncos 23-31

I <3 Peyton Manning

Browns @ Raiders 20-17

Yeah Browns!

Bengals @ Chargers 20-13

The Chargers are as pathetic as… the Chargers.

Steelers @ Ravens 23-20

Stupid Steelers.

Eagles @ Cowboys 33-38

The one time I actually want the Eagles to win and they STILL piss me off and let me down.

NY Giants @ Redskins 16-17

Disappointment.

WEEK 14

Thursday, December 6^th   

Broncos [9-3]  @ Raiders [3-9] (8:20pm NFLN)

Picking the Broncos for obvious reasons.

Sunday, December 9^th   

Ravens [9-3] @ Redskins [6-6] (1pm CBS)

I want the Ravens to win, I need the Ravens to win, and I’m picking the Ravens to win.

Cowboys [6-6] @ Bengals [7-5] (1pm FOX)

I want the Bengals to win, I need the Bengals to win, and I’m picking the Bengals to win.

Rams [5-6-1] @ Bills  [5-7] (1pm FOX)

In the preseason we all picked the Bills… I’m not sure if I should change my pick. Both teams have a tendency to fail … I’ll pick the Bills…

Eagles [3-9]  @ Buccaneers [6-6]   (1pm FOX)

Picking the Bucs

Falcons [11-1] @ Panthers [3-9]   (1pm FOX)

Picking the Falcons just on principle.

Chiefs [2-10] @ Browns [4-8]   (1pm CBS)

Going with the Browns

Chargers [4-8] @ Steelers [7-5]   (1pm CBS)

I’ll have to pick the Steelers to win even though I’m not happy about it.

Titans [4-8] @ Colts [8-4]   (1pm CBS)

Picking the Colts

Jets [5-7] @ Jaguars [2-10] (1pm CBS)

I’m taking the Jets.

Bears [8-4] @ Vikings [6-6] (1pm FOX)

Taking the Bears

Dolphins [5-7] @ 49ers [8-3] (4:05pm CBS)

I like the 49ers in this game

Cardinals [4-8] @ Seahawks [7-5] (4:25pm FOX)

I feel like the Cardinals have lost their last 8 games… I don’t see them winning again any time soon. I’m going with the Seahawks.

Saints [5-7] @ NY Giants [7-5] (4:25pm FOX)

Taking the Giants… come on guys! You can do it. GO GMEN!

Lions [4-8]  @ Packers [8-4]   (8:20pm NBC)

Taking Aaron Rodgers and his clean shaved face.

Monday December 3^rd

Texans [11-1] @ Patriots [9-3]    (8:30pm ESPN)

Pretty sure that the Pats are going to hand the Texans their second loss of the season.

Thanks for the edit Mom

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!