Four Down Territory: NFL Week 13

December 4, 2019
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First Down 

This is how the NFC East stacks up after the first week in December.

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  1. Cowboys (6-6)
  2. Philadelphia (5-7)
  3. Washington (3-9)
  4. New York Giants (2-10)

Or, for those of us who are here for these jokes…

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It’s insane to think that the winner of the division could be 9-7 or 8-8…if things fall right for Washington a 7-9 team could not only make the playoffs, they could host a home game against San Francisco, Seattle, Minnesota, or the Rams.

So, why is the division so bad? No one expected the Giants or Washington to make much noise but what’s going on in Dallas and Philadelphia? Why are they having so much trouble grasping the division?

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Well, let’s start in Big D.

Dak is having an MVP season. He’s leading the league in yards, third in TDs, and third in total QBR. Zeke is having isn’t having a vintage season by his standards but still ranks in the top ten in yards and TDs. Amari Cooper also ranks in the top ten in receiving yards and touchdowns.

To recap: the Cowboys have three players on offense that rank in the top 10 at their position. They also have a top ten defense, statistically speaking. With all that working for them they can still only post a .500 record. They also haven’t beaten a team with a winning record.

This is a reflection of coaching. Since taking over the Cowboys in 2010 Jason Garrett’s record is 83-65 (.561). That’s just good enough to keep you around but not bad enough to get rid of you, especially if the owner likes you.

Jason’s days appear to be numbered, though. Jerruh Jones dropped this gem.

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Translation: I can’t love you but someone else will!

Odds are Dallas wins the division; they’re just making it harder than it has to be.

Now, to Philadelphia.

The Eagles sit at 5-7 after an embarrassing loss to Miami on Sunday. Carson Wentz has clearly regressed and the secondary resembles that of your local high school. DeSean Jackson’s injury derailed the offense, which is a reflection on poor roster construction, and it’s been a slow grind since.

With that being said it should be noted that the Eagles have had injuries to key positions all year. Against Seattle they were missing two starting wide receivers, their starting running back, their right tackle, and the starting right guard left during the game.

Let this tweet sum up the Eagles season.

https://twitter.com/thehonestball/status/1201259472305315840

Just for the record; the Dolphins kicker has more production from that one TD catch that most of the Eagles starting WRs. lololololololol.

Second Down 

The Panthers have decided to move on from Ron Rivera.

Ron leaves the Panthers with a 76-63 record, three division titles, and a Super Bowl appearance. It’s been speculation the the Panthers would move on from Rivera but it wasn’t supposed to happen until the end of the season. After losing to Washington on Sunday that timeline was expedited.

For the record: the Panthers’ new owner is a hedge fund guy. That means he’s not out here settling for mediocrity and wants results fast. The best owners in the league have shown they can exercise patience; we’ll see about this one.

So, what now?

If the draft started today the Panthers would be 12th. For a team that will probably move on from Cam Newton that spot isn’t high enough to draft a future signal caller. They either have to lose more or explore free agency for a quarterback.

A rule of thumb about that; typically if a quarterback hits free agency that means the team he’s leaving didn’t think he was good enough to pay.

Whoever inherits this team will have tough decisions from day one.

My guess for the new head coach? John DeFilippo.

Third Down 

Extra points this week is going to be special so we’ll use third down for football jokes. Cool?

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Three 6 Mafia would be proud.

Football is violent.

Buffalo Super Bowl champs confirmed.

 

Fourth Down

Gonna be honest; last week I got wrapped up in that whole Thanksgiving thing and didn’t do picks. My bad.

But we’re back! This season I’ve gone 78-46.

Winners are in red.

Thursday Night Football

Dallas @ Chicago

Sunday Afternoon 

Indianapolis @ Tampa Bay

Baltimore @ Buffalo

Detroit @ Minnesota

Washington @ Green Bay

Denver @ Houston

San Francisco @ New Orleans

Cincinnati @ Cleveland

Carolina @ Atlanta

Miami @ New York Jets

Los Angeles Chargers @ Jacksonville

Kansas City @ New England

Tennessee @ Oakland 

Pittsburgh @ Arizona

Sunday Night Football

Seattle @ Los Angeles Rams

Monday Night Football 

New York Giants @ Philadelphia 

Extra Points 

This isn’t related to football at all but these Baby Yoda memes are the best. Let’s all laugh together.

https://twitter.com/1stDownMoses/status/1200978521163743232

@madads14

As always, thanks for reading.

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December 4, 2019
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