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[quote name='siradam134']Games Left:

Washington vs Baltimore
Detroit vs Green Bay
Denver vs Cincinnati 6pm EST[/QUOTE]

Still not sure what's up with Packers/Lions. I texted Sprice yesterday and he said 6 or 7ish tonight, but then he texted me at 7:40 A.M. asking if I could play then. Haven't heard back from him since.
 
[quote name='staticz']Sweet! I was hoping to hear that. Judging by Kotaku's preview I don't want to play with randoms.[/QUOTE]

I'll probably give the solo a roll for a while just so I don't embarrass myself - it's been years since I played Sim City seriously. I'll definitely do a region with you guys at some point though.
 
would it be to much for me to pick up one of the available teams just to finish out the season? preferably one that's not in playoff contention.... then i switch to the Texans when Doom leaves?
 
[quote name='Deuce20602']would it be to much for me to pick up one of the available teams just to finish out the season? preferably one that's not in playoff contention.... then i switch to the Texans when Doom leaves?[/QUOTE]

Let me take a look at their schedules. Neither is in contention, but I'd want to avoid a situation where a team that is has to face one of them down the stretch and have a much tougher than expected game.

I know the Chargers have completed their division schedule (or at least already finished up the KC-Den games), so that might be an option. I'll let you know.

In other news, I can't seem to connect to the EA servers, which might throw a wrench into my 6PM game. Anyone else having issues?
 
I know I still have to play the Chargers (next week I think), but I ain't afraid of that scrub Deuce!! I would hate to have to play 2 CPU games back-to-back, assuming DVO won't be able to play our game this coming week.
 
Denver Broncos 31 - Cincinnati Bengals 17

The AFC West-leading Broncos played host to a ferocious Bengals team who was not only looking to keep their perfect record alive, but also avenge last season's playoff loss to these same Broncos. The Broncos came to play though and successfully defended their house to keep their perfect home record intact, the key plays being three huge picks by the Denver secondary. On the Bengals opening drive they took it all the way down the field (aided by several big 3rd-and-long conversions) before Joe Haden ended things with a pick in the endzone. It was Haden again in the 3rd quarter with the Broncos up 17-3, taking a pick back to the house to give the Broncos the larger advantage. The Bengals fought back to make it a game, and were driving down 14 when Chris Harris got a pick on 1st-and-goal from the 1 to end the game.

Osweiler was a perfect 9 of 9 for 194 yards, 1 TD and 0 INT. I'm a bit confused by the perfect completion percentage since he had a spike on the last drive of the first half, but I guess that doesn't count in Madden. In any case, great day from Brock.

Dalton was 13 of 16 for 239 yards, but unfortunately all three of his incompletions landed in the hands of Broncos, souring what would have otherwise been a nice day.

McFadden carried 17 times for 70 yards and 2 TDs, while McGahee added 4 for 16.

It was the Benard Scott show for the Bengals, who got it going late against the heavy pass D of the Broncos. He carried 5 times for 104 yards and both Bengals TDs.

Demaryius Thomas lead the Broncos with 5 catches for 92 yards. Julius Thomas converted his one 54 yard grab for the backbreaking TD (and also hurt himself on the play, though thankfully only for the game).

Bernard Scott also featured heavily in the passing game, catching 6 balls for 92 yards out of the backfield. Gresham added 5 for 115. Not much from the WRs.

The Broncos got the aforementioned huge picks from Haden (2) and Harris. They also got two more sacks from rookie phenom Jaron Archer, and one from Derek Wolfe.

The Bengals didn't fill up the stat sheet, though aside from a couple big gains they did a decent job against McFadden. The pass D was definitely suspect in this one though.

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gg BSETI! Huge win for me, this is always one of the highlight games for my season, nice to get another win in the series.

Broncos move to 10-2 and stay in the conversation for a 1st round bye (and the #1 seed, for that matter). Mostly though, this is a huge win from a division standpoint, as it moves me that much closer to wrapping things up. It would now take a pretty epic collapse (combined with a huge surge by the Chiefs) to cough it up. Still, seeding will be very important once again, so no let up in sight.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']I know I still have to play the Chargers (next week I think), but I ain't afraid of that scrub Deuce!! I would hate to have to play 2 CPU games back-to-back, assuming DVO won't be able to play our game this coming week.[/QUOTE]

The Chargers also have a game left against the Saints, which would be the worrisome one. The rest of their games are against non playoff teams.

The Steelers have 3 games against teams in the hunt (Bengals, Ravens, Eagles) so I'd prefer to get a permanent owner for them if possible.

Deuce, if you're okay with stipulating that the Saints have the option to play the CPU in that game (he may not want to), I'm cool if you want to take them for the rest of the season as a tune-up. Assuming of course we don't have an interested owner come along (I'll leave them as open in the OP).
 
Holy crap the Chiefs managed to sign Bowe and tagged Albert. Maybe I was being pessimistic before! #1 pick should be a bit more interesting now.
 
[quote name='staticz']Holy crap the Chiefs managed to sign Bowe and tagged Albert. Maybe I was being pessimistic before! #1 pick should be a bit more interesting now.[/QUOTE]
Chiefs look like they can have a really good year next year imo. Hope Charles can get the ball more and really show how good he is.
 
Dolphins lose in heartbreaking fashion to the Bills 24 - 21

Dolphins within field goal range with 2 minutes left.... get sacked on 3rd down (out of field goal range), and with it went the game.

frakking gg ramesu.
 
Broncos-Chiefs II going down now.

Broncos missing one of their top receivers in Julius Thomas, who I thought was only supposed to be out for the last game.
 
Eagles beat saints 12-10

I dont usually bitch, but omg you threw to desean jackson 20 times.... I can also put my 99 speed receiver on a drag route across the middle also. Just really annoying when im so bored with the game. Good game tho i cant believe i fucked it up at the end
 
Eagles 12 - Saints 10

That was a fun one

If your so bored saints. Feel free to drop out for the season, it's me and you fighting for the playoffs!
 
cool... since my last league game was against MA, I'll cover the chargers so things can full circle. I'm fine with having to sit out if the saints wanna play the cpu
 
Chiefs almost stage a miracle comeback against a Broncos team that looked unstoppable for 3 quarters. They managed to force OT, but a shanked punt on the Chiefs' opening drive gave the Broncos great field position for the win.

Broncos win 26-20 in OT. I'll say this: It's good this one went my way, or you probably would have been in for a 20 page treatise on all the ways Madden tried to get me to throw my controller in this one.

gg staticz! Full write-up in a bit.
 
[quote name='bvharris']Chiefs almost stage a miracle comeback against a Broncos team that looked unstoppable for 3 quarters. They managed to force OT, but a shanked punt on the Chiefs' opening drive gave the Broncos great field position for the win.

Broncos win 26-20 in OT. I'll say this: It's good this one went my way, or you probably would have been in for a 20 page treatise on all the ways Madden tried to get me to throw my controller in this one.

gg staticz! Full write-up in a bit.[/QUOTE]

All is right in the world, my stick just didn't register or something. Sucks, but I can't complain, it should've been 26-3 :cool:

I had a feeling you were hot, I couldn't believe that I got that onside kick and then managed to score again. I'll have highlights in a few!
 
[quote name='staticz']All is right in the world, my stick just didn't register or something. Sucks, but I can't complain, it should've been 26-3 :cool:

I had a feeling you were hot, I couldn't believe that I got that onside kick and then managed to score again. I'll have highlights in a few![/QUOTE]

I wouldn't say hot, but there was definitely some annoying stuff in this one. Especially how ridiculously slippery Weeden is. I sacked him 4 or 5 times (edit: Nope, just 3) but it felt like it should have been about 10. :D

In any other game I would have punted that back to you and had you punt it again, but given how badly luck had gone for me all game I had to take the one break I got.
 
Denver Broncos 26 - Kansas City Chiefs 20 (OT)

For three quarters this looked like a Denver romp, as they did whatever they want on offense and stymied the Chiefs completely. Then through a combination of bizarre blown coverages (we're talking a guy catching a ball in the middle of the field with no one within 15 yards and running unmolested for a TD), onside kick recoveries, and defensive penalties the Chiefs put up 14 points to tie in what seemed like about 15 seconds. They almost won too when a late pass from Osweiler in regulation bounced right off the db's hands for what probably would have been a pick six. Getting the ball in OT, the Chiefs looked prime to continue the comeback but the Broncos D remembered how to play just in time. A shanked punt and two McFadden carries later and the Broncos escaped with a win.

Osweiler was 9 of 16 for 227 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs. He's quietly having an excellent season.

Weeden threw much more in this game than the last one, going 10 of 20 for 194 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT.

McFadden had 15 carries for 93 yards and a TD. McGahee only had 3 for 9, and now that I have McFadden's carry up to 99, no longer saw as many of the late-game carries as he typically does.

Charles was absolutely stymied in this one, carrying 11 times for 21 yards. After his huge game last time, it was quite a reversal of fortunes. Weeden was actually the leading rusher with 1 carry for 21 yards, which followed on Von Miller somehow whiffing on him (which happened several times in this game).

Vincent Jackson caught 3 balls for 106, while Eric Decker caught 3 for 80 and 2 TDs (his first two on the season I believe). The Broncos definitely missed the presence of Julius Thomas, as neither Dreessen nor Mulligan could really provide the same receiving threat from the TE spot.

Deon Butler lead the Chiefs with his one catch for a 76 yard TD. A truly bizarre play, I've never seen my defense blow a coverage that badly. Can't wait to see the highlight on that one. Dexter McCluster had the other TD.

Two more sacks for Jaron Archer, bringing his season total to 10. I switched him and Dumervil's spots in this game, and Dumervil had a sack as well, so that may be a permanent change. Champ Bailey had a pick in this one as well. A rare quiet game for Von Miller, who registered only one tackle and seemed to whiff on Weeden about a half dozen times (I think I know why...)

The Chiefs got a sack from Darien Alves, which was their only counting stat of the game.

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gg staticz! Glad I could salvage the series split.

I do have a theory about why my pass rush wasn't as sharp as usual: I was a bit tipsy when we started this one, and for some reason decided to drink another two beers during the game (that was why I kept pausing... had to piss). I wouldn't completely attribute the comeback to that, but Miller certainly has a right to be pissed at me. Don't drink and Madden, kids. :D

Broncos move to 11-2 on the season, and essentially wrap up the AFC West. I'm not sure if they've mathematically clinched, I'd have to check the tiebreakers, but it's as good as done. Nice to get back on top after settling for the wild card last season.
 
Highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frlpIQUrtpc

I've had guys shut down my running game in the past by BV was by far the most effective. It took me awhile to finally give up and start relying on the pass, which I'm obviously not comfortable with. Aside from a play where I didn't realize Bailey was covering my TE I did ok. Like he said, nothing really happened for me until the 4Q and even then it was mostly luck. Chiefs move to 7-6 probably dashing any playoff hopes. Here's to 8-8!
 
[quote name='bvharris']Sorry brosephs. ;)[/QUOTE]

I was rooting for the Broncos if it makes you feel any better! And I guess I was also rooting for the Bills, at least vs the Dolphins this week. Go Wildcard!
 
[quote name='staticz']Highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frlpIQUrtpc[/QUOTE]

Commentary:


  • 0:06 - I like all my highlight packages to open with 10 seconds of field goal coverage. You should work for Sportscenter. ;)
  • 0:25 - That sack was super dumb on my part, since two guys were wide open. No idea what pressure I felt to move that far out of the pocket.
  • 0:38 - Hey, that's the new play I put in when I realized Decker wasn't getting the ball enough!
  • 0:52 - Go home Von Miller, you're drunk.
  • 1:05 - Champ: "Take that, Madden league ageists. I still got moves."
  • 1:19 - Hey, that's the new play I put in when I realized Decker wasn't getting the ball enough! Oh... Guess I need a new Decker play. :D
  • 1:25 - I hate these plays. Witness Von Miller fall not once but twice.
  • 1:34 - Demaryius Thomas would have scored easily. Damn you slow VJax!
  • 1:45 - Julius Thomas catches that and scores. I miss him.
  • 1:51 - I see what happened now. Jason McCourty got schooled. My mistake here was actually changing what I usually do in that situation. Usually I'd drop Williams in a yellow there, but I'd blitzed with Mays instead. McCourty had to do it on his own and couldn't.
  • 2:03 - Nope.
  • 2:09 - Funny, McCluster never caught a ball in traffic when I had him. That was McCourty again btw. Now it should be obvious why I went to such lengths to keep him off of Platt last game. No soup for you, Jason.
  • 2:15 - I'll take it.
  • 2:21 - Darren McFadden is expedient.
Fun game in hindsight. And really dude, not a single highlight of me stealing Jamaal Charles' milk money all game? Come on! :lol:

[quote name='staticz']Aside from a play where I didn't realize Bailey was covering my TE I did ok.[/QUOTE]

The next time I play a safety in man coverage on a dangerous TE will be the first. Champ is almost always on the TE in my base defense. I'm not sure that guy was entirely open, but I agree that's a less risky throw if it's a LB or safety on him.
 
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[quote name='ubernes']I was rooting for the Broncos if it makes you feel any better! And I guess I was also rooting for the Bills, at least vs the Dolphins this week. Go Wildcard![/QUOTE]

i almost spoiled it....but just couldn't hang with ramesu, such a tough opponent.
 
I'd have to check the gamelogs, but I believe that might be the first gave I've ever played where Osweiler had more pass attemps than McFadden had carries. Certainly in a win anyway.

Don't look now, but Osweiler has the top QB rating in the AFC. He doesn't put up nearly the raw stats to get much Pro Bowl consideration, but he's quietly having a fantastic season in his 3rd year.

The Broncos have only 7 giveaways all season. If I somehow managed to finish the season with less than 10, that's got to be some kind of record. That stat more than any other probably goes to explaining the 11-2 record.
 
Just spent 10 minutes doing all the math to determine if I'd clinched the division, only to realize that the Chiefs have 6 losses not 5, and I'd already clinched outright. D'oh!

Oh well...

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Way to go, team!
 
[quote name='bvharris']Commentary:


  • 0:06 - I like all my highlight packages to open with 10 seconds of field goal coverage. You should work for Sportscenter. ;)
  • 0:25 - That sack was super dumb on my part, since two guys were wide open. No idea what pressure I felt to move that far out of the pocket.
  • 0:38 - Hey, that's the new play I put in when I realized Decker wasn't getting the ball enough!
  • 0:52 - Go home Von Miller, you're drunk.
  • 1:05 - Champ: "Take that, Madden league ageists. I still got moves."
  • 1:19 - Hey, that's the new play I put in when I realized Decker wasn't getting the ball enough! Oh... Guess I need a new Decker play. :D
  • 1:25 - I hate these plays. Witness Von Miller fall not once but twice.
  • 1:34 - Demaryius Thomas would have scored easily. Damn you slow VJax!
  • 1:45 - Julius Thomas catches that and scores. I miss him.
  • 1:51 - I see what happened now. Jason McCourty got schooled. My mistake here was actually changing what I usually do in that situation. Usually I'd drop Williams in a yellow there, but I'd blitzed with Mays instead. McCourty had to do it on his own and couldn't.
  • 2:03 - Nope.
  • 2:09 - Funny, McCluster never caught a ball in traffic when I had him. That was McCourty again btw. Now it should be obvious why I went to such lengths to keep him off of Platt last game. No soup for you, Jason.
  • 2:15 - I'll take it.
  • 2:21 - Darren McFadden is expedient.
Fun game in hindsight. And really dude, not a single highlight of me stealing Jamaal Charles' milk money all game? Come on! :lol:



The next time I play a safety in man coverage on a dangerous TE will be the first. Champ is almost always on the TE in my base defense. I'm not sure that guy was entirely open, but I agree that's a less risky throw if it's a LB or safety on him.[/QUOTE]

I can't switch what order the clips play in unless I export to iMovie, which I'm way too lazy to do. That was the longest FG I've ever hit so I had to put it in there. And yeah, should've had more of your defense in there. Weren't any big plays where Charles lost a ton of yards, but definitely something I should have highlighted. At 1:51, Butler's release is a 45, no idea how that happened.

Also, Talib has turned into a bum this year. I went and got him because Routt would get beat once or twice a game. Last year it worked out. This year Talib can't cover to save his life, I should've traded his ass to Miami.
 
Someone want to track down OG for me? I assume we advance tomorrow night and I'm open both nights but rather knock it out tonight if possible.
 
[quote name='ubernes']Someone want to track down OG for me? I assume we advance tomorrow night and I'm open both nights but rather knock it out tonight if possible.[/QUOTE]

He seems to reply to XBL messages better than PMs
 
[quote name='Tanabeo']Can someone tell me who I play this week I'm at work and want to send them a pm[/QUOTE]

You play the chargers. I think Deuce took them over.
 
[quote name='staticz']You play the chargers. I think Deuce took them over.[/QUOTE]

i need the league info. i won't be home til around 9 est tonight... but it could be later cuz today's my daughter's bday and we're throwing her a party
 
[quote name='Deuce20602']i need the league info. i won't be home til around 9 est tonight... but it could be later cuz today's my daughter's bday and we're throwing her a party[/QUOTE]

Fero can shoot you an invite.
 
[quote name='Deuce20602']i need the league info. i won't be home til around 9 est tonight... but it could be later cuz today's my daughter's bday and we're throwing her a party[/QUOTE]


I will be on from 8-11 est playing deadspace so if you can play send me a message on Xbox
 
[quote name='staticz']He seems to reply to XBL messages better than PMs[/QUOTE]

I should know that by now. I just messaged him there.
 
[quote name='ubernes']Someone want to track down OG for me? I assume we advance tomorrow night and I'm open both nights but rather knock it out tonight if possible.[/QUOTE]
I got you bro..i got class all day tuesday and thursday! I'll be around tonight after 7 pm EST!
 
Remaining Games:

Rams-49ers
Chargers-Raiders
Ravens-Cowboys
Bengals-Texans (big game)
Jaguars-Titans
Colts-Packers
Steelers-Browns (Mile High, go ahead and play the CPU, but I don't expect to see Platt with 400 yards or something like that)
Seahawks-Lions
Falcons-Panthers
Patriots-Jets
 
[quote name='Cool_iAM']Titans playoff chance shot 17-14 jags Gg rider[/QUOTE]

Good game to you also! Crazy game!

It's amazing to me that I could make the playoffs. My remaining schedule is Packers, Bears, and Dolphins. All of them are people that I could theoretically beat.
 
[quote name='Dark Rider']
It's amazing to me that I could make the playoffs. My remaining schedule is Packers, Bears, and Dolphins. All of them are people that I could theoretically beat.[/QUOTE]

Would be pretty cool if that Week 17 Miami-Jax game was for a playoff spot. Always good to see some fresh blood in the playoffs, particularly in the AFC where things have been somewhat static.
 
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