Super Bowl Contest Results

Even though I announced the results of my Super Bowl contest on Twitter and Facebook immediately following the Super Bowl, I’m still getting questions two months later regarding the contest. I realized I never updated my web-site with the results. www.theNFLguy.com

There were 43 official entrants. Three people picked the exact total points and Saints to win. Congrats to @morgan_nola for winning theNFLguy Super Bowl contest and the Saints shirt. Morgan was the first to send his pick and won the tiebreaker. @MrRobbieo came in 2nd place and won a 2001 Super Bowl jacket. @Exotika came in third place but did not claim her prize.

I plan some more contests in the near future, so stay tuned!

theNFLguy Super Bowl Competition. See how you stack up vs. the competition.

56 people made picks. 6 picked the Colts and 50 picked the Saints. Of those 56 people, 43 entrants qualified for the contest. Some people forgot to send total combined points or follow @theNFLguy

Here are your the picks. Good luck! The winner will be announced after the game.

redsoxchic831 Saints 27
nanaspaces Saints 31
britneyfrancis Saints 35
Jeri_Hesson Colts 38
LabeledLifer12 Saints 42
smudgiesmom Saints 43
Laila Saints 45
Spudsley Saints 45
robfreedman Colts 45
pizzajohn07 Saints 47
Morgan Saints 48
MrRobbieo Saints 48
Exotica Saints 48
SassieDel Saints 49
Casey Colts 50
xSYTYCDx Saints 50
chuckazooloo Saints 51
karmynmartin Saints 52
ashlynn11 Saints 52
Steve Saints 54
1djchampagne Saints 54
Cyrus_da_virus Saints 55
TCT_88 Saints 55
ZoeyGirlz Saints 56
ragincajunva Saints 58
NeeHolly Saints 58
KimBakTu Saints 59
To0nami Colts 59
MSzbECKY Saints 60
coreyfrey Saints 61
TerriTroncaleTP Saints 62
ham77 Saints 62
HJeffcoat Saints 63
kenziegr13 Saints 63
dhanberry Saints 65
ScottishAlien7 Saints 65
Destinyelaina Saints 66
jlogan642 Saints 66
MINightOwl Saints 66
MissezStacey Saints 66
AEAZY5 Saints 78
ShelbyFisher Saints 79
becky5628 Saints 82

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WEEK 17: Fantasy Football Preview - Vikings vs. Giants

LAST WEEK

The analysts said that Brett Favre couldn’t play or win on the road in the cold. Well the Vikings didn’t win, but it wasn’t the fault of Brett Favre. The blame mostly falls on the defense and on a late fumble by Adrian Peterson which set up the Bears' winning score in overtime. For a recap, see my Projections vs. Reality!

Projections vs. Reality:

The Game: My projection: Vikings 21, Bears 17
Outcome: Vikings 30, Bears 36

Adrian Peterson: My projection: 125 combined yards and 1 TD
Outcome: 137 combined yards, 2 TDs and 1 fumble

Brett Favre: My projection: 180 yards, 1TD
Outcome: 321 passing yards, 2 TDs and 1 fumble

Sidney Rice: Projection : 50Yards and 1 TD
Outcome: 56 yards and 1 TD

Percy Harvin: My projection: 40 yards and 1 TD
Outcome: 40 yards

Bernard Berrian: My projection: 30 yards
Outcome: 58 yards

Visanthe Shiancoe: My projection: 25 yards
Outcome: 40 yards and 1 TD

Chester Taylor: My projection: 25 combined yards
Outcome: 55 combined yards

THIS WEEK

The Vikings are one of the few playoff teams that have a lot to play for this week. The playoff seeds are far from set. The Vikings could end up anywhere between the number two through number four seeds, depending on what happens with the Eagles-Cowboys and Cardinals-Packers games. Also, after losing three of the last four games, I predict the Vikings to come out strong this week and win 34-24 against the New York Giants .

RUMORS

No Rumors.


INJURIES

Visanthe Shiancoe is the only Vikings’ player of fantasy relevance to appear on the injury report this week. He is listed as questionable with a thigh injury. He returned to practice in a very limited role on Thursday.

POSITION ANALYSIS

QUARTERBACK
After a tough road stretch, Brett Favre is back playing at home this week. Weather is not a concern when you’re playing at the Metrodome. The Giants do not give up a lot of yards through the air as they’re ranked eighth in pass defense. However, they’ve given up 27 touchdowns through the air; only four teams have given up more passing touchdowns this year.

My Projection: 250 yards, 2 TDs.

RUNNING BACKS
The Giants rank 15th against the rush, however they’ve given up 20 rushing touchdowns this year. Only the Raiders and Rams have been worse than the Giants in this category. Expect a big day from “All Day”.

My Projection: Peterson 120 combined yards, 2 TDs

WIDE RECEIVERS
Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin are legitimate number one and number two fantasy receivers respectively. Playing at home, I expect big games from both receivers this week.

My Projection: Rice 80 yards, 1 TD; Harvin 60 combined yards, 1 TD

TIGHT ENDS
Visanthe Shiancoe is questionable this week. I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a little rest with the playoffs looming the following week.

My Projection: 25 yards

KICKER
Start Ryan Longwell.

DEFENSE
The Viking defense has looked sick. The Giants have potential to score a lot of points. Keep this unit on the bench.


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theNFLguy Makes Week 17 Picks

theNFLguy went 10-6 last week, including 1-1 on upset picks. He now stands at 162-72 on the season.

Now on to the Week 17 Picks!

theNFLguy picks the following teams to win at home:

Buffalo over Indianapolis
Carolina over New Orleans
Cleveland over Jacksonville
Dallas over Philadelphia
Minnesota over NY Giants
NY Jets over Cincinnati
Tampa Bay over Atlanta
Arizona over Green Bay
Denver over Kansas City
Houston over New England

theNFLguy picks the following road teams to win:

Chicago over Detroit
Pittsburgh over Miami
San Francisco over St. Louis
Baltimore over Oakland
Tennessee over Seattle
Washington over San Diego (Upset: San Diego has nothing to play for. They’re locked into the #2 seed)