Pennsyl-tucky Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 for the first time and could use some help. Aside from the Bills (I don't want to use my homer pick right off the bat) what NFL team seems like a good bet to win this week? This suicide pool is pretty basic; pick an NFL team each week to win outright (no point spreads, etc). You can only use a team one time per season and if you're wrong, you're out. Last man standing at the end of the season, wins the pot. So far, I like the Falcons over the 49ers, and the Bears for some reason. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 go with the bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I thought you were going to tell us you visited John from Hemet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 So far, I like the Falcons over the 49ers, and the Bears for some reason. Any thoughts? Suicide and the bears seem liek a perficet match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 for the first time and could use some help. 20547[/snapback] Isn't it always the first time (and last time) in a suicide pool? Don't do it man, it isn't worth it. As for any picks, why would I give that up when there is a survivor pool in the TBD contest? My picks will remain secret until I am eliminated (next week). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Im in one too...and Id say take the Philadelphia Eagles...TO's first game...they are gonna be fired up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I can think of a few folks that should join a "suicide" pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I'd say Eagles as well. Warner is terrible, and the Eagles will be fired up. That's the one game where I would be shocked if the underdog wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Im in one as well.....Phili is my pick this week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndmanley Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Rams or Texans. It is never a bad strategy to go with the team who is at home playing the Cards or the Chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I can think of a few folks that should join a "suicide" pool. 20575[/snapback] I had Miami Week 1 last year...$o much for that LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Patriots are the lock of the week, but they may be too high-profile to take this early... so I'd go with the Rams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I thought you were going to tell us you visited John from Hemet. 20555[/snapback] Outstanding!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_BuffOrange_* Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I did very well last year for my first time by using the following guidelines: Always pick a home team, try to avoid division matchups, and try to avoid picking teams that are coming off a short week. I'd stay away from Atlanta. The Bears wouldn't be a bad pick (even though it would violate Rule #2) because this is the only week you can take them, and you'd save all of your good teams. I did that last year by picking the Lions over the Cards in Week 1 when everyone else took Miami. Rams wouldn't be a bad pick either even though you'll have a lot of company with that pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I like the Pats over Indi this week. It looks deceiving but I think it won't be that close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOOOOO Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I went with the Jets at home over the Bengals for TBD suicide pool....I would suggest saving teams like the Eagles, Patriots, Chiefs, Colts, Ravens, Panthers til later in the year...I'm wondering when i chance it and take the Giants...I reallly dont think they will win to many this season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Go with the Texans...for some reason, they cant lose on opening day (plus...they are playing the Chargers and when else will you ever get a free shot like this to scratch a crappy team off your list while other people used good teams in Week One?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I like the Rams...at home v. the Cardinals. Should be pretty safe. Also, unlike years past, I don't feel the need to "save" the Rams...they aren't a lock against a lot of teams like they were a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsyl-tucky Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 Thanks for the tips! I really appreciate it. I've been in fantasy football leagues for years, but never a survivor/suicide pool. I am thinking of either the Texans or Ravens (over the Browns) because of their defense. Thanks for the help though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I am picking whomever is playing the Chargers all season long. I figure I will be 12-0 there and only need to make 4 picks(the weeks the Bolts play their division rivals a second time) to go undefeated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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