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Week 17 NFL Predictions; Regular Season Recap

Posted: December 29, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Already a lock for the Hall of Fame, will Peyton Manning win a second Super Bowl ring?

T’was the season of giving.

A majority of experts expected great things from the prized number one and number two overall draft picks, Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Named Andrew ‘Clutch’ by his teammates, 7 out 10 of the Colts’ victories were in comeback fashion. For a team that went 2-14 last season, Luck has led the Colts back to the playoffs. They say a team takes on the personality of their head coach. The Colts did just that. Head coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia Sept. 26. The way he battled and fought through the deadly disease, his persistence  latched on to the Luck led Colts and they haven’t looked back since.

The dazzling and charismatic Griffin III has taken the nation’s capital by storm. He is number 2 in the NFL in QB rating (104.1) and has 20 TD passes to only five interceptions (A stunning low number for a rookie quarterback). Not to mention his 752 yards on the ground with adding six more touchdowns. With a win against the Dallas Cowboys, Washington is in the playoffs.

But, perhaps one of the best gifts offered to the NFL  is draped in action green, college navy and an accent of wolf grey. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (if that much), Russell Wilson has broken loose of the notion that short quarterbacks can not exceed in the NFL. This third round pick (75th overall) has the NFL’s hottest team in contention to win the NFC West with a win against St. Louis and a loss by San Francisco. With a sound running game spearheaded by Marshawn Lynch and formidable defense, the Seattle Seahawks are poised for a post-season run. Russell Wilson is leading all rookie quarterbacks with 25 touchdown passes with one game remaining. (I selected Russell Wilson to win OROY in my 2012 Season Predictions)

This roller coaster of a season is far from over. Who is going to win MVP? Peyton Manning? Adrian Peterson? Either of the two could win both MVP and Comeback Player of the year. Will Aldon Smith of the 49ers or J.J. Watt of the Texans break the single season sack record? What about the hapless Jets? Nothing at all.

This week holds a ton of playoff implications, and I will get to them. However, I want to take the time to reflect on my 2012 Season Predictions.

In the AFC, I went 4 for 4  in predicting division winners (Ravens, Texans, Patriots and Broncos are all leading their division). The NFC was a different story.

The Chicago Bears, who were once considered the best team in the NFL, now stand at 9-6 after starting the season 7-1 clinging on to their slim playoff chances. The Carolina Panthers, one of the league’s biggest head-scratches was plagued by the sophomore slump of last year’s number one overall pick and OROY, Cam Newton. And the Philadelphia Eagles? Let’s just say there is a lot of lost love in the city of brotherly love.

I’m switching my pick of San Diego’s OLB Melvin Ingram as DROY to Luke Kuechly of the Panthers for DROY. Depending on what happens in Seattle, if the St. Louis Rams can knock off the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL’s most hostile stadium, I will change my Coach of the Year pick Rams’ head coach Jeff Fisher over the Denver Broncos‘ John Fox.

One thing is for sure, I am standing firm in my pick with the Denver Broncos winning the Super Bowl.

In Peyton I trust.

Moving along…

Brooks’ Bits

Baltimore Ravens (10-5) at Cincinnati Bengals (9-6)

As for playoff standings, this game doesn’t hold much implications. Cincinnati is locked in as the 6th seed, but Baltimore is still jockeying for position. The Bengals are looking to sweep the Ravens in divisional play after defeating Pittsburgh last week. This young team has to give the Ravens and Steelers nightmares. In the not so distant future, the AFC North will be dominated by the Bengals. Joe Flacco doesn’t have that it factor to lead Baltimore to the next level.

Green Bay Packers (11-4) at Minnesota Vikings (9-6)

My pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, no one is talking about the Packers. And I bet they have no problem with that at all. With a win over Minnesota, Green Bay will clinch a first-round bye. Adrian Peterson ran through, over and around the Packers in their first match-up as Peterson galloped for 210 yards. On the heels of an ACL and MCL tear, Peterson needs only 102 yards to reach 2,000 and 208 to break the all-time mark of 2,105, set by Eric Dickerson. If Minnesota wins, they’re in. They are going to have to earn this one. I personally think reaching the playoffs is the only way Peterson can solidify the MVP.

Oakland Raiders (4-11) at San Diego Chargers (6-9)

This game has zero, zilch, no type of playoff scenarios. This game is must watch to me because all year long I have been screaming for the Raiders to start Terrelle Pryor at quarterback. Carson Palmer was never worth the contract. He is one of the worst quarterback in the NFL. His time is Cincinnati was highlighted off one, single year when he finally led the Bengals to the playoffs. It was unfortunate that he was injured during that game, but he shouldn’t have been playing quarterback anyway.

Words from Wooten

Well, from the looks of it, we have a week filled with divisional match-ups. Now, this is where it gets interesting. A lot of teams are in a “win and you’re in” situation. About half of the games played this week are meaningful to a lot of the teams because a win this week will result in a playoff berth. On the other hand, a loss this week will result in going home.

Dallas Cowboys (8-7) at Washington Redskins (9-6)

A playoff berth is on the line in the nation’s capital. If the Redskins win, they are in the playoffs. If the Cowboys win, they are in the playoffs. The problem is that a lot of people do not think the Cowboys will win. I am one of those people who think they won’t win. I look forward to this coming down to the nitty gritty. The best part is that this game is being played in my backyard of Washington DC, okay technically Landover, Md. Either way, this one will be a great one.

Chicago Bears (9-6) at Detroit Lions (4-11)

This game may get interesting. Here’s the deal, if Chicago wins they’re in the playoffs. If Chicago loses, well, you know what’s going to happen. Calvin ‘Megatron’ Johnson is 108 yards away from becoming the first wide receiver in NFL history to surpass the 2,000-yard mark. I want Chicago to win(and I am a die hard fan), but I want to see if Megatron can have a mega performance. That will be difficult seeing as though BOTH of the Bears starting CB’s are starting in the 2013 Pro Bowl.

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Will Calvin Johnson become the first WR in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 yards?

Houston Texans (12-3) at Indianapolis Colts (10-5)

We have yet another interesting game here. No matter the outcome, both teams are going to the playoffs. The interesting part is that Houston’s defensive end J.J. Watt is 2.5 sacks away from breaking Michael Strahan‘s record of 22.5 set about 10 years ago. He now leads the league in sacks(20.5).

St. Louis Rams (7-7-1) at Seattle Seahawks (10-5)

Now this game does not involve any playoff implications, but everyone is interested to see what Seattle may do to St. Louis. In their past few games, Seattle has averaged 50 points. Behind rookie QB Russell Wilson, the Seahawks are looking to possibly clinch the NFC West with a win and 49ers’ loss this weekend.

Brooks Wooten
Buccaneers vs Falcons Falcons(L) Falcons(L)
Jets vs Bills Bills(W) Bills(W)
Ravens vs Bengals Bengals(W) Ravens(L)
Bears vs Lions Lions(L) Bears(W)
Jaguars vs Titans Jaguars(L) Titans(W)
Texans vs Colts Colts(W) Texans(L)
Panthers vs Saints Panthers(W) Saints(L)
Eagles vs Giants Giants(W) Giants(W)
Browns vs Steelers Steelers(W) Steelers(W)
Chiefs vs Broncos Broncos(W) Broncos(W)
Packers vs Vikings Packers(L) Packers(L)
Dolphins vs Patriots Patriots(W) Patriots(W)
Raiders vs Chargers Chargers(W) Chargers(W)
Cardinals vs 49ers 49ers(W) 49ers(W)
Rams vs Seahawks Rams(L) Seahawks(W)
Cowboys vs Redskins Redskins(W) Redskins(W)

In other news, this season was filled with a lot of surprises. Records coming down, coaches fired in the middle of the season, Indianapolis head coach Chuck Pagano missing a large portion of the season battlling leukemia, Adrian Peterson having a monster season that no one could have possibly fathom, and to top it all off, Peyton Manning coming back from a year off to play and succeed at it once again. All in all, this has been such a marvelous and illustrious season for fans all over the world. It has been a pleasure partaking in brooksweekly.com.  I look forward to next week when we have playoff predictions, possible award winners and off-season moves. – Delonte Wooten (@_SirWu)

Thanks for reading.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks

Quick Hits in the NFL and Week 16 NFL Predictions

Posted: December 21, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Will RGIII and the Redskins catch up to the division leading and defending Super Bowl champions New York Giants?

Will RGIII and the Redskins finish the season on a seven game win streak propelling themselves to NFC East champions?

Numbers never lie, but they don’t tell the whole story either.

Adrian Peterson, an MVP favorite, is targeting a record that has stood for nearly 30 years. He is closing in on Eric Dickerson’s 2,105 yards mark set in 1984 when Dickerson played for the L.A. Rams. Peterson already has 1,812 yards with two remaining. In order for Peterson to surpass Dickerson, he will need to average 147 yards over his final two opponents (The Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers).

Even if Peterson finishes just shy of the record, what he has done is absolutely remarkable for a guy that had reconstructive knee surgery less than a year ago. He suffered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, torn medial collateral ligament and damage to the medial and lateral meniscus.

Another record at stake is Jerry Rice‘s 1,848. Calvin Johnson needs to average 91 yards over the Lions’ final two games of the season. Megatron is already at 1, 667. Johnson has a chance to shatter this long standing record set in 1995 as he aims for 2,000 yards. No receiver in NFL history has ever reached this feat. I believe Johnson is the most unstoppable force in the NFL.  At 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 236lbs, Johnson is a nightmare to defensive coordinators and any team’s secondary.

Let’s set aside the numbers. What’s going on with the New York Jets? They brought in Tim Tebow only to use him as media bait. He was seldom used throughout the season. Head coach Rex Ryan was hellbent on proving that Mark Sanchez was a franchise quarterback. Now sources say Sanchez is on the chopping block along with Tebow. This dysfunctional organization needs a complete makeover.

Perhaps the best division in football, the NFC East has three teams who have identical records. The Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and the surprising Washington Redskins are 8-6. The Cowboys need the most help to reach the playoffs, the Giants and Redskins are in if they win out. Many experts had the Redskins finishing last in the division, and so did I (Check out my 2012 NFL Predictions). I expect the Giants to reach the playoffs, they have been in this position before and know what’s at stake. Although, I can’t help but to think the Redskins will win the division. Robert Griffin III was not happy after he felt he was healthy enough to play in last week’s victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Last but not least, welcome back Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano. Pagano has been medically cleared to return to the sideline as he was diagnosed with Leukemia in September.

Moving along…

Let’s not waste anytime here. You know the drill BrooksWeekly faithfuls, week 16 NFL Predictions, read ‘em and weep.

  Brooks Wooten
Falcons vs Lions Falcons(w) Falcons(w)
Saints vs Cowboys Saints(w) Cowboys(L)
Titans vs Packers Packers(w) Packers(L)
Colts vs Chiefs Colts(w) Colts(w)
Bills vs Dolphins Bills(L) Dolphins(w)
Chargers vs Jets Chargers(w) Jets(L)
Redskins vs Eagles Redskins(w) Eagles(L)
Bengals vs Steelers Bengals(w) Steelers(L)
Rams vs Buccaneers Buccaneers(L) Rams(w)
Raiders vs Panthers Panthers(w) Panthers(w)
Patriots vs Jaguars Patriots(w) Patriots(w)
Vikings vs Texans Texans(L) Texans(L)
Browns vs Broncos Broncos(w) Broncos(w)
Bears vs Cardinals Bears(w) Bears(w)
Giants vs Ravens Giants(L) Giants(L)
49ers vs Seahawks 49ers(L) 49ers(L)

Brooks’ Bits

New Orleans Saints (6-8) at Dallas Cowboys (8-6)

Constantly climbing out of the jaws of defeat, riddled with injuries on the defense and a tragedy off-the-field, the Cowboys have weathered the storm.  Winning five of their last six, can Big D continue their quest to the playoffs as they face Drew Brees and the Saints? The Saints look to be in spoiler mode as they are coming off an impressive 41-0 drumming against a talented Buccaneers team.

Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7)

This is a big game for a young team. If the Bengals win they are in, and if the Steelers lose, they are out. Simple as that. A team that was shredded by Tony Romo of all people, how will the Steelers look to stop the dynamic duo of Andy Dalton and A.J. Green. Cincinnati may become the gateway to the AFC North in the near future.

Words from Wooten

Another record that looks to be brought down will be by the hands of J.J. Watt of the Houston Texans and Aldon Smith of the San Francisco 49ers are both trying to grasp the NFL record for most sacks in a season. They both lead the NFL in sacks with 19.5. The record is 22.5 sacks, set by Michael Strahan.

Will J.J. Watt break the NFL sack record?

Will J.J. Watt break the NFL sack record?

Minnesota Vikings (8-6) at Houston Texans (12-2)

Here’s a good one right here. With Adrian Peterson being 294 yards short and J.J. Watt in a first place tie in leading the NFL in sacks (19.5 with Aldon Smith), will they get closer to their records? Of course, Minnesota isn’t winning this one.

San Francisco 49ers (10-3-1) at Seattle Seahawks (9-5)

For once, I’m looking forward to seeing Seattle playing. San Francisco made a statement last week at New England. Will Aldon Smith move closer to that sack record? I’m sure of it. Also, I look for to this game to be a defensive battle.

Thanks for reading.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks; Delonte Wooten

Week 15 NFL Predictions

Posted: December 14, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Will Adrian Peterson break the all-time rushing record of 2,105?

Will Adrian Peterson break the all-time rushing record of 2,105?

As the playoff picture starts to unfold, this week’s games are packed with a lot scenarios and deciding match-ups that can end a plethora of teams playoff hopes.  This may be the most exciting week of the NFL season.

Let’s dive into the game picks.

Brooks Wooten
Bengals vs Eagles Bengals(w) Bengals(w)
Giants vs Falcons Giants(L) Falcons(w)
Packers vs Bears Packers(w) Packers(w)
Redskins vs Browns Redskins(w) Redskins(w)
Vikings vs Rams Rams(L) Vikings(w)
Jaguars vs Dolphins Dolphins(w) Dolphins(w)
Buccaneers vs Saints Saints(w) Saints(w)
Broncos vs Ravens Broncos(w) Ravens(L)
Colts vs Texans Texans(w) Texans(w)
Seahawks vs Bills Seahawks(w) Seahawks(w)
Lions vs Cardinals Lions(L) Lions(L)
Panthers vs Chargers Chargers(L) Chargers(L)
Steelers vs Cowboys Steelers(L) Steelers(L)
Chiefs vs Raiders Raiders(w) Chiefs(L)
49ers vs Patriots Patriots(L) Patriots(L)
Jets vs Titans Titans(w) Titans(w)

Brooks’ Bits

New York Giants (8-5) at Atlanta Falcons (11-2)

Remember last year when the Giants knocked off the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Wild Card round 24-2? I sure do. Even with the Falcons 11 wins, they feel like the underdogs to me in this one. The Giants finally resembled their Super Bowl form after dismantling the New Orleans Saints. I am completely dismissing the Falcons regular season success. I won’t consider Matt Ryan as an elite quarterback until he picks up his first postseason win.

Denver Broncos (10-3) at Baltimore Ravens (9-4)

What more does Peyton Manning have to prove? To me, he’s the front-runner for MVP (1. Manning 2. Adrian Peterson 3. Tom Brady). With the AFC West locked up, will the Broncos take a day off against the vulnerable Ravens? Baltimore recently released offense coordinator Cam Cameron and has replaced him with former Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell. Maybe he can spark the Ravens offense, but that remains to be seen.

Indianapolis Colts (9-4) at Houston Texans (11-2)

Amazing what the Colts are doing right now. This is a tight race for OROY. It will ultimately come down between Luck and Robert Griffin III. Figures. This may go down as the best quarterback class in history with Luck, RGIII, Russell Wilson and Ryan Tannehill. With that being said, the Colts are galloping into Houston at a bad time. After that embarrassing loss to the New England Patriots, the Texans will look to take out their humiliation on the upstart Colts.

Words from Wooten

Green BayPackers (9-4) at Chicago Bears (8-5)

This will be a tough one for both teams. With a win for Chicago, the winner of the NFC North will fluctuate. With a loss, that will be seven straight against Green Bay. Sadly, I cannot see Chicago winning. What’s worst is that I think they are going to win, but hey, stats don’t lie.

Minnesota Viking (7-6) at St. Louis Rams (6-6-1)

Adrian Peterson has been steamrolling defenders and taking names later the entire season. Top defenses can’t even stop him! This won’t be a career day, but it will be a great day for him.

Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) at Dallas Cowboys (7-6)

Both teams needs this win. Dez Bryant is going to suffer this game because Pittsburgh will be all on him. He chose the wrong part of the season to fracture his index finger.

San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) at New England Patriots (10-3)

I’m scared for San Francisco because of what New England did to Houston. San Francisco has that dirty, in your face defense. Not to mention that Aldon Smith is 2.5 sacks from the NFL record 22.5 sacks, set by Michael Strahan. He is a sack machine! The youngest player in NFL history to reach 30 sacks. Now the question is will he catch Bruce Smith’s all-time record of 200? Its too early to say.

Thanks for reading.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks

Week 14 NFL Predictions

Posted: December 6, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Listen to my latest segment on the BrooksWeekly Sports Podcast as I debate Randall Thomas, creator of thomassportsjournal.com.

How long will Mark Sanchez remain as the starting quarterback for the New York Jets?

How long will Mark Sanchez remain as the starting quarterback for the New York Jets?

First things first, I would like to send my condolences to the family of Javon Belcher, to the victim’s family, (late wife Kansandra Perkins) their three-month year old daughter and the Chiefs organization.

Moving along…

Four more games to go before the end of the regular season. Lets make it count, read ‘em and weep.

Brooks Wooten
Broncos vs Raiders Broncos(w) Broncos(w)
Rams vs Bills Rams(w) Rams(w)
Cowboys vs Bengals Bengals(w) Bengals(w)
Chiefs vs Browns Chiefs(L) Browns(w)
Titans vs Colts Colts(w) Colts(w)
Bears vs Vikings Vikings(w) Bears(L)
Chargers vs Steelers Steelers(L) Steelers(L)
Eagles vs Buccaneers Buccaneers(w) Buccaneers(w)
Ravens vs Redskins Redskins(w) Ravens(L)
Falcons vs Panthers Falcons(L) Falcons(L)
Jets vs Jaguars Jaguars(L) Jets(w)
Dolphins vs 49ers 49ers(w) 49ers(w)
Saints vs Giants Giants(w) Saints(L)
Cardinals vs Seahawks Seahawks(w) Seahawks(w)
Lions vs Packers Packers(w) Packers(w)
Texans vs Patriots Texans(L) Texans(L)

Brooks Bits’

Dallas Cowboys (6-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (7-5)

Perhaps the most underrated game of the week, Dallas are winners of the last three of four and the Bengals are on a four game win streak. The Law firm (Best nickname in football), Benjarvus Green-Ellis has been very productive in recent weeks, and the return of DeMarco Murray adds more balance to the Cowboys’ offense. Not mention both teams have dynamic wideouts in AJ Green (Bengals) and Dez Bryant (Cowboys). Both of these teams are jockeying for playoff contention in their respective division. This one should be fun to watch.

New Orleans Saints (5-7) at New York Giants (7-5)

This game could turn into and old-western shootout. I am interested to see how Drew Brees bounce back from a horrific performance in the Georgia Dome. He may be up for another tough outing as he face the Giants’ relentless pass rush.

Baltimore Ravens (9-3) at Washington Redskins (6-6)

RGIII for MVP? Not out the question, and definitely up for the discussion for offensive rookie of the year. Winners of three straight with in large part of the spectacular play of Robert Griffin III and the supernatural chemistry between him and Pierre Garcon, Washing has found themselves in playoff contention. The Redskins need this game a lot more than the Ravens, and Baltimore is not as good as their record. RGIII dazzles again.

Words from Wooten

Denver Broncos (9-3)  at Oakland Raiders (3-9)

This rivalry dates back to the Marcus Allen and Tom Jackson days. Too bad Oakland doesn’t have that Marcus Allen-type of RB anymore. Denver has Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil. I’m sure they easily suffice for Tom Jackson. This will be a shootout after what Peyton did in week 3 to them.

Kansas City Chiefs (2-10) at Cleveland Browns (4-8)

Here’s another sad match-up. Two very good RB’s on two depressing teams. I feel like this game will be in Brandon Weeden’s hands yet again.

Houston Texans (11-1) at New England Patriots (9-3)

This is a game between two premier teams in the NFL. I can’t even tell you the teams they have loss to. In the end, I’m going to give Houston the edge because they went into Chicago a few weeks ago and won. With that being said, I believe they can do the same here in New England.

Thanks for reading.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks

BREAKING NEWS

Posted: November 30, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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BREAKING NEWS: The BrooksWeekly Sports Podcast is now scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. It will be aired through blogtalkradio.com in debate format between myself and Randall Thomas. The moderator for the show is Lakendra Lewis. Follow us on Twitter @ijuswanawrite @RandallKThomas @just_asKEN. Use the hashtag every7days.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks

Week 13 NFL Predictions

Posted: November 30, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Did head coach Jim Harbaugh make the right decision to start Colin Kaepernick over Alex Smith?

Did head coach Jim Harbaugh make the right decision to start Colin Kaepernick over Alex Smith?

I’m getting closer to scheduling the BrooksWeekly Sports Podcast. This time the on-air podcast will be in debate style between myself and Randall Thomas. Follow us on Twitter @ijuswanawrite and @RandallKThomas for more updates. You can also look for updates on my Facebook page, Kelton Brooks.

It’s hard to believe we are already near the final quarter mark of the NFL season. So much has happened over recent weeks.

Once a Super Bowl favorite, the Philadelphia Eagles are in shambles and look to clean the house at season’s end. Tebow who? He’s inactive this week due to injury, but he wasn’t much of a contributing factor. Does anybody remember that the Arizona Cardinals started the season 4-0? If I were the Kansas City Chiefs, I wouldn’t dare think about tanking. Geno Smith of West Virginia? Matt Barkley of the University of Southern California (USC) Neither of them appear to be franchise changing quarterbacks to me, but both are an upgrade over incumbent Matt Cassell and Brady Quinn. Who said you can’t lose your job because of an injury? Ask Alex Smith. As phenomenal as Colin Kaepernick is playing, I should point out that the last game Smith completed, he finished 18 for 19, 232 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Just had to throw that out there.

Now, to the realm of predictions.

Brooks Wooten
Saints vs Falcons Falcons(W) Falcons(W)
Jaguars vs Bills Jaguars(L) Bills(W)
Seahawks vs Bears Bears(L) Bears(L)
Colts vs Lions Lions(L) Lions(L)
Vikings vs Packers Packers(W) Packers(W)
Texans vs Titans Texans(W) Texans(W)
Panthers vs Chiefs Panthers(L) Chiefs(W)
49ers vs Rams Rams(W) 49ers(L)
Patriots vs Dolphins Patriots(W) Patriots(W)
Cardinals vs Jets Jets(W) Cardinals(L)
Buccaneers vs Broncos Broncos(W) Broncos(W)
Browns vs Raiders Browns(W) Browns(W)
Bengals vs Chargers Bengals(W) Bengals(W)
Steelers vs Ravens Ravens(L) Ravens(L)
Eagles vs Cowboys Cowboys(W) Cowboys(W)
Giants vs Redskins Giants(L) Giants(L)

Brooks’ Bits

San Francisco 49ers (8-2-1) at St. Louis Rams (4-6-1)

The tie-breaker. Will someone win this time? Since Jim Harbaugh has been the head coach of the 49ers, only one team has rushed for over 150 yards against them, and that came two weeks ago to the Rams. Rookies but key contributors, Chris Givens and Janoris Jenkins scored three of the Rams four touchdowns in last week’s win over the Cardinals. The two sat out the first meeting for violating team rules. Can this upstart defense put a stop to the NFL’s newest darling, Colin Kaepernick?

Philadelphia Eagles (3-8)  at Dallas Cowboys (5-6)

Remember the Eagles calling themselves the “Dream Team?” What about a “dynasty?” This once boastful team is now up for house cleaning. What about the Cowboys? Another season displaying their waste of talent. They are just an accident waiting to happen every game. This Sunday night game will still be highly televised, but this eye sore may be hard to watch.

Words from Wooten

Seattle Seahawks (6-5)  at Chicago Bears (8-3) 

With both Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner suspended, this is will very difficult for Seattle to come into Chicago and expect to get a W. On the other hand, I believe Jay Cutler is back so the Bears offense should be back to normal. Look for a good game with these two going up against each other.

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) at Baltimore Ravens (9-2)

Hey diddle diddle, Rice up the middle. With Pittsburgh’s front 7, its pretty hard to do such. On the other hand, Ray Rice is da man so he will make it happen. Now I’m not sure if Ben Roethlisberger is playing. If he is, they still loss because he’s not at 100 percent, not even 70 percent. Look for Pittsburgh to struggle in this one. (ESPN has reported that Roethlisberger is OUT)

New York Giants (7-4)  at Washington Redskins (5-6)

First off RGIII has made a few defenses look pretty stupid. He’s better than what I expected, but I’m still apprehensive about RGIII and Andrew Luck because when two QB’s are drafted numbers 1 and 2 in the draft, somebody does really bad. Anyway, I got the Giants taking this one.

Thanks for reading.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks

Week 12 NFL Predictions

Posted: November 25, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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BREAKING NEWS: The BrooksWeekly Sports Podcast is scheduled to return. Instead of having guests call-in, this time it will be in debate format between myself and colleague Randall Thomas. We also look to have a moderator refereeing the debate. Follow me on Twitter @ijuswanawrite and Thomas @RandallKThomas for updates for the scheduled day.

Also, my apologies for the late release.

Moving along…

With the playoff picture starting to form, look for perennial powerhouse teams to take a stranglehold on their divisions.

You know the drill BrooksWeekly faithfuls, read ‘em and weep.

Brooks Wooten
Texans vs Lions Texans Texans
Redskins vs Cowboys Redskins Redskins
Patriots vs Jets Patriots Patriots
Vikings vs Bears Bears Bears
Raiders vs Bengals Bengals Bengals
Steelers vs Browns Browns Steelers
Bills vs Colts Bills Colts
Broncos vs Chiefs Broncos Broncos
Seahawks vs Dolphins Seahawks Seahawks
Falcons vs Buccaneers Buccaneers Falcons
Titans vs Jaguars Titans Titans
Ravens vs Chargers Chargers Ravens
49ers vs Saints 49ers 49ers
Rams vs Cardinals Rams Cardinals
Packers vs Giants Packers Packers
Panthers vs Eagles Panthers Eagles

Brooks Bits 

Atlanta Falcons (9-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4)

A red-hot Bucs’ team who are on a four game winning streak take on the division leaders as they claw for a wild card birth. These two teams couldn’t contrast more in styles. Tampa Bay has a balanced offense by leaning on rookie of the year candidate, Doug Martin and third year ascending quarterback Josh Freeman. The Falcons high-octane offense soars with wideouts Julio Jones, Roddy White and Mr. Consistency Tony Gonzales. Who will stop who first? Hopefully Matt Ryan won’t throw another 5 interception.

Green Bay Packers (7-3) at New York Giants (6-4)

One of best matchups this week on Sunday night. For some reason I believe the Giants will do the opposite of what they did last year. I still think they will squeak into the playoffs because they will win their division. NYG picked a bad time to be in a funk as they face off a scorching Packers team who have reeled off 5 wins in a row. Will the Eli and the G-men dissect the Packers ailing secondary? Or will Green Bay continue to roll?

San Francisco 49ers (7-2-1) New Orleans Saints (5-5)

My favorite game of the week. At Nevada, Colin Kaepernick was Tebow. I am not surprised by the move to implement him as the stater. That is why he was drafted early in the second round in last year’s draft, to replace Alex Smith. After starting the season 0-4, the Saints have won five out of their last six and look to seek revenge in last year’s divisional nail biter in Candlestick Park.

Words from Wooten 

Denver Broncos (7-3) at Kansas Chiefs (1-9)

Denver wins. Enough said. I still think the top 5 BCS teams can beat the Chiefs.

Carolina Panthers (2-8)  at Philadelphia Eagles (3-7)

This may be an interesting game here. Philadelphia is Turnover City and Carolina continues to beat themselves. Philadelphia will win because of their defense.

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-Kelton Brooks

Week 11 NFL Predictions

Posted: November 16, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Moving along…

How ironic is it that I finished in a tie with Delonte Wooten. (@WootBoogie)

Brooks: 8-4-1

Wooten: 8-4-1

You know the drill:

Brooks Wooten
Dolphins vs. Bills omit Dolphins
Cardinals vs. Falcons Falcons Falcons
Browns vs. Cowboys Cowboys Cowboys
Packers vs. Lions Packers Packers
Bengals vs. Chiefs Bengals Bengals
Jets vs. Rams Rams Rams
Eagles vs. Redskins Redskins Redskins
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Buccaneers Buccaneers
Jaguars vs. Texans Texans Texans
Saints vs. Raiders Saints Saints
Chargers vs. Broncos Broncos Broncos
Colts vs. Patriots Patriots Patriots
Ravens vs. Steelers Ravens Ravens
Bears vs. 49ers 49ers 49ers

Brooks Bits

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-4) at Carolina Panthers (2-7)

Cam Newton is in one heck of a sophomore slump and the bleeding doesn’t look to stop as they face a streaking Bucs’ team who have won their last three games. How will the Panthers contain the surging Josh Freeman as he connects with 6-foot-5 wideout Vincent Jackson.

Indianapolis Colts (6-3)  at New England Patriots (6-3)

Just like old times huh? Well, sort of. Can ROY favorite Andrew Luck go toe-to-toe with Tom Brady like his predecessor? It’s hard not to root for the Colts as they continue to play admirably for head coach Chuck Pagano who is undergoing chemotherapy. The ChuckStrong Colts will move the ball on one of the NFL’s worse defenses, but beating Brady in Foxboro is a tall order.

San Diego Chargers (4-5)  at Denver Broncos (6-3)

I guarantee you that the Chargers has this one circled on the calender. Since blowing that historical 24-0 lead to Denver, San Diego has lost three out four and the Peyton Manning lead Broncos has emerged as one of the top teams in the league. I just don’t see the MVP leader, Manning ,slowing down his miraculous return from two major neck surgeries.

Words from Wooten

Philadelphia Eagles (3-6) at Washington Redskins (3-6)

Looks like its Nick Foles against RG3 in a rookie QB showdown. This one here, will definitely be interesting. I got RG3 rushing for 100 yards in this one.

Arizona Cardinals (4-5) at Atlanta Falcons (8-1)

Arizona is going up against the wrong team to bounce back from a 5-game losing streak. Look for Matt Ryan to connect a few times with both Julio Jones and Roddy White. Man! Michael Crabtree sure did make Patrick Peterson look like a kid a few weeks ago

Chicago Bears (7-2) at San Francisco 49ers (6-2-1)

With no Cutler, the Bears will definitely get pushed around. On the other hand, Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman will walk away with an INT and forced fumble. The guy is underrated. He shut down Andre Johnson! The NFL should definitely give him the credit he deserves. Sorry Bears, but you guys won’t win this one.

Thanks for reading.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks

Week 10 NFL Predictions; NFL standings

Posted: November 8, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Be sure to check out Justin Long ‘5 for the Title’ (recent post tab) follow him on Twitter @ItsFlyyingJ 

Continuing my dominance with predictions, check out the results from last week:

Brooks: 13-1

Wooten: 11-3

Thomas: 9-5

Ream ‘em and weep:

Brooks Wooten
Colts vs Jaguars Colts Colts
Giants vs Bengals Giants Giants
Titans vs Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins
Lions vs Vikings Lions Vikings
Bills vs Patriots Patriots Patriots
Falcons vs Saints Saints Falcons
Chargers vs Buccaneers Buccaneers Buccaneers
Broncos vs Panthers Broncos Broncos
Jets vs Seahawks Seahawks Seahawks
Cowboys vs Eagles Eagles Cowboys
Rams vs 49ers Rams 49ers
Texans vs Bears Texans Bears
Chiefs vs Steelers Steelers Steelers

Brooks Bits

New York Giants (6-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)

With the Giants hot start to the season, I can’t help but to think the defending champs will go into reverse down the stretch. They have always started mediocre and finished strong, perhaps this season is different as they look to keep the engine churning. Cincy is on a 4 game losing streak. the second-year pro Andy Dalton needs to be more assertive, maybe a win over the Giants will ignite the spark that head coach Marvin Lewis is looking for.

Dallas Cowboys (3-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (3-5)

It has been rumored that regardless of what happens to either team, both will look to offer the head coaching job to the Saints suspended HC Sean Payton. Well in the meantime, which one of these teams will right the ship? This is a must win game for both, a 3-6 record will all but end their playoff hopes. The Eagles makeshift O-line has to find a way to contain DeMarcus Ware from causing chaos all game long. As for Dallas, the Eagles defense looks like a chicken running around with its head off at times, Big D must expose Philly’s defense. Hopefully Dallas won’t beat themselves.

Houston Texans (7-1)  at Chicago Bears (7-1)

Is this a possible Super Bowl Preview? This game will be decided by defense. Chicago has been known for a poor offensive line. Jay Cutler has to be cringing after every sack and swatted ball by the leading candidate for defensive player of the year, J.J. Watt. And don’t think Matt Schuab and Andre Johnson isn’t paying attention the league’s interception leader in Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman. This may be one of the best games of the year.

Words from Wooten

Indianapolis Colts (5-3) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-7)

Unfortunately, there is no hope for Jacksonville. At this point in the season, I feel like the top 5 BCS teams can beat them with a comfortable margin. Especially Bama. (RollTide)  All in all, Jacksonville needs to draft Manti Te’o (MLB from Notre Dame) or a franchise caliber quarterback  to progress their rebuilding process.

Atlanta Falcons (8-0) at New Orleans Saints (3-5)

As much as I love New Orleans because of my Louisiana past, I’m giving this one to Atlanta. They are clicking on all cylinders and there are playing like they want it all.

New York Jets (3-5) at Seattle Seahawks (5-4)

It is safe to say that Tebow Time is over. New York has made a mistake by trying to make Mark Sanchez something he isn’t, a franchise QB. Seattle’s 12th man will significantly intensify this game.

*Brooks Bits part-2

I can’t believe the NFL is already passed its halfway mark. With the usual suspects peaking at this time of year, the surprising Atlanta Falcons are still undefeated at 8-0, and the Chicago Bears’ (7-1)  and their drive halting defense is arguably the league’s best team. Lets take a look at the division leaders thus far:

AFC NORTH                                                                    NFC NORTH 

1. Baltimore Ravens (6-2)                                            1. Chicago Bears (7-1)

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)                                         2. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

3. Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)                                          3. Minnesota Vikings (5-4)

4. Cleveland Browns (2-7)                                           4. Detroit Lions (4-4)

AFC SOUTH                                                                   NFC SOUTH

1. Houston Texans (7-1)                                                1. Atlanta Falcons (8-0)

2. Indianapolis Colts (5-3)                                             2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4)

3. Tennessee Titans (3-6)                                             3. New Orleans Saints (3-5)

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-7)                                       4. Carolina Panthers (2-6)

AFC EAST                                                                         NFC EAST

1. New England Patriots (5-3)                                   1. New York Giants (6-3)

2. Miami Dolphins (4-4)                                            2. Philadelphia Eagles (3-5)

3. New York Tebows Jets  (3-5)                               3. Dallas Cowboys (3-5)

4. Buffalo Bills (3-5)                                                  4. Washington Redskins (3-6)

AFC WEST                                                                       NFC WEST

1. Denver Broncos (5-3)                                               1. San Francisco 49ers (6-2)

2. San Diego Chargers (4-4)                                        2. Seattle Seahawks (5-4)

3. Oakland Raiders (3-5)                                              3. Arizona Cardinal (4-5)

4. Kansas City Chiefs (1-7)                                          4. St. Louis Rams (3-5)

Thanks for reading.

#every7days

-Kelton Brooks

Week 9 NFL Predictions; Start of the NBA season

Posted: November 1, 2012 in Brooks' Sports
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Back for another round of predictions is Randall Thomas; and you all know Delonte Wooten. You know the drill BrooksWeekly faithfuls, read ‘em and weep.

Game Pick’s

Chiefs vs Chargers Brooks Thomas Wooten
Broncos vs Bengals Broncos Broncos Chargers
Ravens vs Browns Ravens Ravens Broncos
Cardinals vs Packers Packers Packers Packers
Bears vs Titans Bears Bears Bears
Dolphins vs Colts Colts Colts Colts
Panthers vs Redskins Panthers Redskins Redskins
Lions vs Jaguars Lions Lions Lions
Bills vs Texans Texans Texans Texans
Buccaneers vs Raiders Buccaneers Raiders Buccaneers
Vikings vs Seahawks Seahawks Seahawks Vikings
Steelers vs Giants Giants Giants Giants
Cowboys vs Falcons Falcons Cowboys Falcons
Eagles vs Saints Saints Eagles Saints


He’s back 

Denver Broncos (4-3)  at Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)

My preseason pick of Peyton Manning as the league MVP looks to be coming to fruition. Manning has thrown 14 TD passes in the last 5 games, in which 4 out of 5 he has thrown 3 TDS. He has also thrown for 300 plus yards in that span of games. Manning can tie the record set by Hall of Famer Steve Young, who posted five straight games of 300 yards and 3 TDs for San Francisco during the 1998 season.

Underrated Games

Miami Dolphins (4-3) at Indianapolis Colts (4-3) 

As dazzling as RGIII is, the number 1 overall pick has led his team to a 4-3 record (Redskins are 3-5). Thanks to Andrew Luck, the Colts are the 9th best passing team in the NFL. Barring any catastrophic meltdown, Luck will win the honors of offensive rookie of the year.

Are the Dolphins for real? After their BYE week, they dismantled the New York Jets cruising to a 30-9 victory. They are on a 3 game winning streak and 2nd in the AFC East behind the division leading Patriots.

PrimeTime Matchups

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) at New York Giants (6-2)

Eli Manning and “Big Ben” Roethlisberger will be forever linked as both are multiple Super Bowl winners who were selected in the 2004 draft. (Manning went number 1 overall and Roethlisberger went 11th)

Pittsburgh’s posses the NFL’s top passing defense allowing 182.6 yards per game. Manning will struggle, but like Roethlisberger, he has an uncanny ability to exceed late in games. (24 4th quarter comebacks in his career)

Thomas Thought’s 

Bills (3-4) at Texans (6-1)
I don’t think this will be as close as other people might.  The Texans’ defense has been lights out, and will get after Fitz-magic.
Texans by 17
Steelers (4-3) at Giants (6-2)
The Steelers record is not indicative of how good this team can be, especially on the offensive side of the ball.  Big Ben is playing lights out, his receivers are catching balls, and the run game is, for lack of a better description, doing its best.  The Giants D-Line is in great shape and in playoff form, and we all know what Eli is doing (for those who don’t: 184-294, 2300 yds, 12 tds).  This one is close.
Giants by 6
Cowboys (3-4) at Falcons (7-0)
People are going to think I’m crazy for picking against the Falcons two weeks straight.  Others who know my sports history will rag on me for picking THE COWBOYS!
Despite the early struggles and late collapse in last week, Tony Romo had career highs passing, and the defense stepped up mightily.  Rob Ryan will throw everything at Matt Ryan, and we’ll find out how cold he is.  The Cowboys have the secondary to match up with these Atlanta receivers.  It’ll be close, but Big D breaks through in an important conference game.
Cowboys by 4
Words from Wooten
Kansas City (1-6) at San Diego (3-4)

For the record, this is definitely a hot seat game for Norv Turner. If he doesn’t win this one, we can see Him Charging out of San Diego.

Buffalo Bills (3-4) at Houston Texans (6-1)

If Houston beats the Ravens the way they did, then we can only imagine what’s going to happen. Look forward to a blowout in this one.

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) at New York (6-2)

This one will be good. The only problem is that Polamalus & Co. is still injured Eli may pull down the steel-curtains.

Brooks Bits

In the midst of the NFL season, the NBA has returned.

*The defending champions started off their title defense with a bang, defeating the Boston Celtics in a competitive 120-107 victory. Newcomers Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis combined for 29 points.

*Lakers fans, settle down. On a scale from 1-10, your panic level should be at a -2. When the Heat formed their alliance of super friends, they were winning on talent alone with little chemistry and they still reached the Finals. With 80 games left on their schedule, this team should easily win 50+ games

*It made total sense for the Oklahoma City Thunder to choose Serge Ibaka over James Harden. For one, scorers are easily plugged into a line-up, and two, in the small market of Oklahoma City, they could not afford 3 max contracts. But after signing a 5-year 80 million dollar deal with the Houston Rockets, in the words of my colleague and BrooksWeekly writer Justin Long, “James Harden just got breaded up like fried shrimp.” In his Houston debut, Harden finished with 37 points, 12 assist and 4 rebounds.

Rookie Surprise

*The “brow-ed bomber” and number 1 overall pick, Anthony Davis, debut stat-line was 21 points 7 rebounds and 1 block. Portland’s number 6 overall pick out of Weber Sate, Damian Lillard finished with 23 points, 11 assist and 3 rebounds. The more coveted rookie such as Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards and finished with 8 and 3 points respectively.

Kudos to the NBA

*Because of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the league postponed the opener between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks. It would have been a great sight to see these neighborhing franchises square off, but traveling through the effects of Sandy wasn’t worth the trouble.

#every7days

Thanks for reading.

-Kelton Brooks

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