The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 16 '15

The Shenoa Report

December 26, 2015

Regular Season Week 16

Happy Holidays! I hope you’ve been able to spend time with loved ones whether it be friends, family, or both! I’m in NY with my parents, though it has felt like NC weather, 65 degrees in December, I’ll take it. I went 8-8 on my picks last week, watched another heartbreaking loss presented by the Giants (more on that later), and the Carolina Panthers are still undefeated. I’m sorry I didn’t get this report out on Thursday, I don’t have a good excuse other than I was having more fun with my family. Merry Christmas. 

 Lets recap week fifteen.

Buccaneers @ Rams 23-31

This was most likely the Rams last home game in that stadium… so at least they got the win.

Jets @ Cowboys 19-16

Thanks NY with that win the Cowboys will be watching the playoffs from their couches!

Bears @ Vikings 17-38

I mean did you really think the Bears had a chance?  

Chiefs @ Ravens 34-14

Poor Ravens fans…

Panthers @ Giants 38-35

Where do I start? I knit an entire scarf during this game. My mom lovingly called it my Giants frustration scarf. The Panthers got a wake up call. I had counted on the Panthers winning this game all along but damnit if the Giants didn’t make it…well exciting to watch and fill the Giants fans with that false hope once again. As a diehard Giants fan I would like to let everyone know that at one point of the game I was screaming at the tv to take OBJ out of the game. I couldn’t believe the refs were not calling penalties on both OBJ and Norman and that they let it escalate to a dangerous level. I was surprised that Tom Coughlan didn’t sit OBJ and I too was dumbfounded that both Beckham and Norman weren’t ejected from the game. I am not saying what OBJ did was ok, because it absolutely was not, BUT I can’t fault him for his passion and love for the game. He’s truly still a kid in the league and it’s going to take a couple of seasons to grow him up, this was evident on the field and sidelines. He will be a leader someday and that’s the kind of leader I want for my team. He already has the passion, love, and talent, now he just needs a good head on his shoulders.  The kid lost his shit and because of it he’s been suspended and will not play in the next game. Regardless, it was still a hell of a game and I’m proud of my Gmen for making that epic comeback … another game we should have won. I’ll leave you with this… 2007: Giants face undefeated Patriots, lose 38-35
2011: Giants face undefeated Packers, lose 38-35
2015: Giants face undefeated Panthers, lose 38-35...

PS There is an 8% chance that the NY Football Giants will make the post season… so you’re telling me there’s a chance.

Bills @ Redskins 25-35

The Bills let their fans down and Giants fans too. Damnit. But, my wise mom put it into perspective for me.  She simply asked when the last time the Bills made the playoffs… 16 seasons ago. Thanks for the perspective Mom. Sorry Bills fans.

Falcons @ Jaguars 23-17

Well the Falcons broke their 6 game losing streak...

Texans @ Colts 16-10

The Texans have taken the AFC South with this win over the Colts.

Titans @ Patriots 16-33

 Blah, blah, blah Patriots win.  

Browns @ Seahawks 13-30

We’ll see the Seahawks in the post season as they have clinched a playoff berth with this win.

Packers @ Raiders 30-20

The Packers made it to the post season even before they won this game because the Giants lost… you’re welcome Packers fans.

Bengals @ 49ers 24-14

Not a shocking outcome.

Dolphins @ Chargers 14-30

This may also be the Chargers last game in their stadium; we’ll just have to see who’s moving to LA. What a great win for San Diego.

Broncos @ Steelers 27-34

Basically the Broncos forgot to show up for the second half of this game giving the win to the Steelers… SMH

Cardinals @ Eagles 40-17

Thanks for humiliating Philly Arizona. Well played.

Lions @ Saints 35-27

Just another game for those with no hopes for the playoffs…  

WEEK 16

Thursday December 24^th    

Chargers (4-10) @ Raiders (6-8) [8:25pm NFLN]

I picked the Raiders to win and I was right.

Saturday December 26^th

Redskins (7-7) @ Eagles (6-8) [8:25pm NFLN]

I’m picking the Eagles to win because it’s the only hope the Giants have at staying alive.

Sunday December 27^th

49ers (4-10) @ Lions (5-9) [1:00pm FOX]

 I’ll take the Lions.

Steelers (9-5) @ Ravens (4-10) [1:00pm CBS]

 I regret to inform you that I’ll be picking the Steelers for the win.

Cowboys (4-10) @ Bills (6-8) [1:00pm FOX]

Hey Bills! You can win this game! I’m picking Buffalo.

Bears (5-9) @ Buccaneers (6-8)  [1:00pm FOX]

I’ll take the Bucs.

Panthers (14-0) @ Falcons (7-7) [1:00pm FOX]

I’m picking the Panthers.

Browns (3-11) @ Chiefs (9-5) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Chiefs.

Colts (6-8) @ Dolphins (5-9) [1:00pm FOX]

 I’m picking the Colts.

Patriots (12-2) @ Jets (9-5) [1:00pm CBS]

 I’m picking the Pats but rooting for the Jets.

Texans (7-7) @ Titans (3-11) [1:00pm CBS]

I’m picking the Texans.

Jaguars (5-9) @ Saints (5-9) [4:05pm CBS]

 I’m picking the Saints.

Packers (10-4) @ Cardinals (12-2) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m picking the Packers.

Rams (6-8) @ Seahawks (9-5) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m picking the Seahawks.

NY Giants (6-8)  @ Vikings (9-5)[8:30pm NBC]

I got an OBJ jersey for Christmas so I’ll wear his jersey Sunday because he won’t be able to. I’m still picking the Giants for the win because they do better when their backs are against the wall.

Monday, December 28^th     

Bengals (11-3) @ Broncos (10-4) [8:30pm ESPN]

I’m picking the Broncos for the win!

GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Mom!!!!!