[adrotate group=”1″] Snow days can be a magical time for children, turning a regular school day into a winter wonderland of play and exploration. While the temptation might be to let them spend the day watching TV or playing video games, there are plenty of engaging and educational activities that can make school snow days both fun and productive. Here are some ideas to keep your children entertained and stimulated during those unexpected days off. Snow Play and Creativity: Build a Snowman: Get outside and enjoy the winter weather by building a snowman with your children. Encourage creativity with accessories like scarves, hats, and buttons. Build a Snowman: Encourage imaginative play in the snow by creating snow angels or building snow forts. This not only provides physical activity but also sparks creativity. IEducational Apps: Winter Themed Crafts: Bring the winter wonderland indoors with crafts like snowflake cutouts, paper plate snowmen, and DIY snow globes. Baking Adventures: Use the time to bond over baking cookies or creating a winter-themed cake. This not only teaches them valuable cooking skills but also results in delicious treats. Educational Games: Educational Games Turn the day into a family game day with board games and puzzles. This can be a great opportunity for some friendly competition and strategic thinking. Educational Apps: If screen time is on the agenda, choose educational apps that focus on subjects like math, science, or language. Many apps are designed to make learning fun. Reading Time: Create a Cozy Reading Nook: Set up a comfortable reading nook with blankets and pillows. Encourage your children to choose books they’re interested in and spend some quiet time immersed in a good story. Storytelling: Have a storytelling session where each family member takes turns creating and sharing a winter-themed story. Science Experiments: Snow Science: Explore the science behind snow by conducting simple experiments. For example, bring snow indoors and observe how it melts, or discuss the concept of states of matter. Kitchen Chemistry: Engage in kitchen science experiments with easy-to-find ingredients. Create slime, make a volcano erupt, or grow crystals. Virtual Museum Tours: Explore Museums Online: Take advantage of virtual museum tours available online. Many museums offer interactive exhibits and activities that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. Winter Movie Marathon: Family Movie Time: Choose a selection of winter-themed movies for a cozy movie marathon. Make it a family event with popcorn, blankets, and hot cocoa. Conclusion: School snow days don’t have to be just about lounging around. With a bit of creativity and planning, these unexpected breaks can turn into memorable moments filled with laughter, learning, and family bonding. So, the next time the snow starts falling, embrace the opportunity to create lasting memories with your children. [adrotate group=”1″] Views: 102
Author: Wayne Lawrence
NFL 2024 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP CONFIDENCE PICK SHEET
[wpcdt-countdown id=”15138″] FALCONS: Hire RAMS DC, Raheem Morris as new head HC TITANS: Hire former BENGALS OC, to fill HC position. CHARGERS: Michigan’s HC, Jim Harbaugh to become CHARGERS new HC. With a mere 2 HC jobs currently remaining. Will Bill Belichick find a home at Seattle or Washington? For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME: What was the nickname of the Minnesota Vikings defense in the 1970s? Answer below pick sheet [adrotate group=”1″] All Times EST GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE SUNDAY 01/28/24 15:00 1 CBS Chiefs (13–6) 17 @ RAVENS (14–4) 10 1 0/1 SUNDAY 01/28/24 18:30 2 FOX Lions (14–5) 31 @ 49’ers (13–5) 34 2 2/1 66%/33% GAMES 1/1 50%/50% Points Possible 3 Tie Break (Total score last game) 42 Total Points Scored 65 Points off – 23 TRIVIA ANSWER The Purple People Eaters Views: 133
NFL 2024 DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF CONFIDENCE PICKS
BILLS: Receive 30 inches of snow. What happened this week end? Some of the strong teams during the season seemingly upset. BUT… as we know that is what happens and why they play the game. The BEST TEAMS, (on that day), ALWAYS WIN ! TEXANS: TE, Brevin Jordan enters the locker room his 76 yard TD, to find a message on his locker to report for a drug test ASAP. FALCONS: Interview Bill Belichick. REDSKINS, BILLS, EAGLES, VIKINGS, GIANTS, 49’ERS: QB, Norm Snead died Sunday at age 94. He played 16 seasons. He was the second overall pick in the 1961 DFL draft pick, By the REDSKINS. (He was also selected 33rd by BILLS.) But chose to stay with the REDSKINS, where he played 3 season and made 2 Pro Bowls. His 4th year he was traded to the Eagles for Sonny Jurgensen and Claude Crabb. Snead retired in 1977 and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1984. For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME: Which four teams are named after cats? Answer below pick sheet [adrotate group=”1″] All Times EST GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE SATURDAY 01/20//24 16:30 1 ABC/ESPN Texans (11–7) 10 @ RAVENS (13–4) 34 3 3/3 SATURDAY 01/20/24 20:15 2 FOX Packers (0–0) 21 @ 49’ERS (0–0) 24 4 7/7 SUNDAY 01/21/24 15:00 3 NBC Buccaneers (10–8) 23 @ LIONS (13–5) 31 2 9/9 SUNDAY 01/21/24 18:30 4 CBS Chiefs (12–6) 27 @ BILLS (12–6) 24 1 9/8 90%/80% 3/1 75%/25% GAMES Points Possible 10 Tie Break (Total score last game) 39 Total points scored 51 Points off -12 TRIVIA ANSWER Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars Views: 109
“Rams vs. Lions Showdown: A Clash of Styles and Determination”
[adrotate group=”1″] In tonight’s highly anticipated matchup, the Los Angeles Rams will go head-to-head against the Detroit Lions in what promises to be a compelling clash of football styles and unwavering determination. As fans gear up for the game, anticipation is running high for a contest that could have significant implications for both teams. The Rams, led by their star quarterback,Matthew Stafford, have been a force to be reckoned with this season. Known for their explosive offense and tenacious defense, the Rams have consistently showcased their versatility and skill on the field. With a formidable roster and a track record of success, they enter tonight’s game,, eager to solidify their standing in the league. On the opposing side, the Detroit Lions, fueled by a desire to prove themselves, are gearing up for a battle against the odds. Despite facing challenges this season, the Lions led by QB Jared Goff, have shown resilience and a never-say-die attitude. As they take on the Rams, they aim to deliver a lasting impact on their season. The clash between these two teams is not just about points on the scoreboard; it’s about contrasting styles, strategic plays, and the sheer determination to come out on top. Football enthusiasts can expect a riveting game with moments of brilliance, intense competition, and the unpredictability that makes the sport so exhilarating. As the Rams and Lions lock horns tonight, fans will be treated to a spectacle of athleticism, strategy, and pure football prowess. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter of either team or just a casual observer of the sport, this matchup is bound to provide entertainment and keep you on the edge of your seat. In the end, only time will tell which team will emerge victorious, but one thing is certain – the Rams vs. Lions game is set to be a captivating chapter in the ongoing drama of the NFL season. So, grab your snacks, settle in, and get ready for a night of football excitement as these two teams go all out for the win! Views: 111
NFL WILD CARD PLAYOFF 01/13-14-15/ 2024
EAGLES: Center Jason Kelce announces retirement to teammates in locker room after Mondays loss to BUCCANEERS. BILLS: Looking for help to shovel stadium snow. LIONS: Congratulations on your FIRST PLAYOFF WIN, in 32 years ! CHIEFS: QB, Patrick Mahomes helmet broken in attempt to score TD. A helmet-to-helmet hit from Miami’s DeShon Elliot. It wasn’t phased, but it was enough to knock a piece of his headgear away in the minus-4 weather. It appeared many people agreed with me about the weather in Kansas City. The Stadium, almost, looked empty. I have seen more people at a high school basketball game. Hats off to the multi-layered, hearty, “true BLUE”, fans who were there to back their team. WEATHER forces postponement of Steelers Vs Bills game to Monday at 16:30. I do not understand why the postponement. Supposedly because they are expecting a 2-3 inch snow fall. Where I live 2-3 inches is nothing. As a teenager we would drive in more snow than that to watch a basketball game. That said the game I would postpone would be the Dolphins Vs Chiefs. I mean sitting at night in an open air stadium in a negative 30-40 mph wind chill. NO THANKS. HOW MANY OF YOU WILL SIGN UP FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO PEACOCK JUST TO WATCH TONIGHT’S DOLPHIN Vs Chiefs game? I know I would like to watch it but not willing to pay PAY for an extra subscription just for 1 game. Even some players have called this move, INSANE. I can only say if you do fall for this ploy to lure subscribers….WHAT Happens when you end up having to subscribe to multiple channels to watch all NFL games. It could happen. NO more watching on your local stations. Think about it. So as much as I would like tonights game. I WON’T. Yes I know you could sign up for the free trial, Then cancel. But many of us forget to cancel. We don’t watch the channel any more. A friends wife tried this. Forgot to cancel. Until he noticed for 3 months he was being auto charged for the channel, (Not this one), It took him 3 more months to get the channel cancelled. THIS is a PLAY-OFF game, and should be made available to ALL fans who have supported these teams through the season. NOT just the ones who will fall for this ruse, to gain subscribers. COMMANDERS: Looking to hire 49’ers hire 49ers GM Adam Peters as new GM PATRIOTS: Expected to elevate LB coach, to HC., as part of the contractual succession plan after Mayo withdrew from consideration for the Carolina Panthers search last offseason. If this does happen he will become the 1st Black HC for the Patriots. He will also become only the 15th HC for the organization. The annocement is expected at new conference next week. SEAHAWKS: Release HC, Pete Carroll after 14 years. He is currently staying with the team as an adviser PATRIOTS: HC, Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft mutually agree to sever ties. After a 24 year association. TITANS: Fire HC, Mike Vrabel, Have asked to meet with RAIDERS interim coach Antonio Pierce For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME: When was the first NFL championship game broadcasted? Answer below pick sheet [adrotate group=”1″] All Times EST GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE SATURDAY 01/13//24 16:30 1 NBC BROWNS (11–6) 14 @ Texans (10–7) 45 1 0/1 SATURDAY 01/13/24 20:00 2 PEACOCK Dolphins (11–6) 7 @ CHIEFS (11–6) 26 4 4/3 SUNDAY 01/14/24 13:00 3 CBS Steelers (10–7) 17 @ BILLS (11–6) 31 6 10/9 SUNDAY 01/14/24 16:30 4 FOX Packers (9–8) 48 @ COWBOYS (12–8) 32 5 10/4 SUNDAY 01/14/24 20:00 5 NBC Rams (10–7) 23 @ LIONS (12–5) 24 2 12/6 MONDAY 01/15/24 20:00 6 ABC/ESPN EAGLES (11–6) 9 @ Buccaneers (9–8) 32 3 12/3 57%/14% GAMES 3/3 50%/50% Points Possible 21 Tie Break (Total score last game) 32 Total points scored 41 Points off -9 TRIVIA ANSWER 1951 Views: 138
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 18 01/06-07/ 2024
LET THE FIRINGS BEGIN PANTHERS: Fire GM Scott Fitterer. FALCONS: Fire HC Arthur Smith after 3rd straight 7-10 season. COMMANDERS: Fire HC Ron Rivera after 4 years at the helm. RAMS: Nacua, the 5th round, 177 pick, successfully set a new RECORD receiving 41 yards for a rookie season high 1,485 yards. Not content with 1 Rookie record, Nacua added another by adding 1 more catch than Jaylen Waddle former record holder with 104 catches, hauling in his 105 th catch. Just for good measure he also scored a TD before being pulled, to insure no injury before going into the playoff. NOW; will be able to carry this streak thru the postseason Will you watch RAMS as 1st year receiver Puka Nacua tries to break the the single season record for ROOKIE receiving record. Set by OILER, Bill Gorman in 1960, at 1,473 yards. Nacua is sitting at 1,445 yards. However, he will attempt this without starting QB Matthew Stafford. Against the 49’ers. He needs a mere 29 yards. Which appears to me he will get enough passes to assure he breaks the record. Be it 1 pass or 50 passes. Nacua is also tied with Anguan Boldin with 101 catches. Dolphin Jaylen Waddle has held the record with 104 catches set in 2021. BIG GAMES TO WATCH: RAVENS could either be seeded number 2 in AFC East….OR be completely out of the playoff picture. THESE are the scenarios which could make this happen. 1. Steelees beat Ravens. (RAVENS, have Number 1 seed clinched, an will most likely sit the starters). 2. JAGUARS Beat Titans. 3. Texans/Colts game does not end in a TIE. If all these happen and the BILLS beat the Dolphin. THEN the Bills will have the AFC East title and the number 2 seed. Thus the RAVENS. are out of the playoffs Confusing and probability unlikely all these things come to pass. Which number 1 seed has the tougher path to the Super Bowl ? 49’ER’S or RAVENS ? What do you think? 49’ers, RB Christian McCaffrey out final game of season with a mild calf strain. SO WHAT? Don’t get me wrong i don’t like for anyone to be hurt. But in the Big scheme of things. With the 49’ers having already clinched the number 1 seed; he would probably sit out anyway. This week will be tough to pick. WHY? It is that time of the season. Will the teams which have already clinched a playoff berth, REALLY their starters, and risk injury, OR will they pull a stunt like the 2009 COLTS. Going into the last regular season game with a 14-0 record. AN UNDEFEATED REGULR SEASON. BUT benched their starters the last game to end the season 14-1. Yes strange things happen this time of the year. Who knows. 49’ERS CLINCH NFC NUMBER 1 SEED ! For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. TRIVIA TIME: Who is the only player to win the Super Bowl MVP award 3 times? See answer at bottom of pick sheet. BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME: When was the first NFL draft held? Answer below pick sheet All Times EST GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE SATURDAY 01/06/24 16:30 1 ESPN STEELERS (9–7) 17 @ Ravens (9–7) 10 8 8/ 8 SATURDAY 01/06/24 20:15 2 ESPN TEXANS (9–7) 23 @ Colts (9–7) 19 2 10/10 SUNDAY 01/07/24 13:00 3 FOX BUCCANEERS (8–8) 9 @ Panthers (9–7) 0 13 23/ 23 4 CBS Browns (11–5) 14 @ BENGALS (2–14) 15 38/ 38 5 FOX Vikings (8–8) 20 @ LIONS (11-5) 30 11 49/ 49 6 FOX Jets (6–10) 17 @ PATRIOTS (4–12) 3 1 49/48 7 CBS Falcons (7–9) 17 @ SAINTS (8-8) 48 7 55/41 8 CBS JAGUARS (9–7) 20 @ Titans (5–11) 28 9 55/ 32 SUNDAY 01/07/24 16:25 9 CBS Broncos (8–8) 14 RAIDERS (7–9 27 4 59/36 10 FOX SEAHAWKS (8–8) 21 @ Cardinals (4–12) 20 5 64/41 11 CBS Bears (7–9) 9 @ PACKERS (7–9) 17 6 70/47 12 CBS Chiefs (10–6) 13 @ CHARGERS (5–11) 12 10 70/37 13 CBS EAGLES (11–5) 10 @ Giants (5–11) 14 70/23 14 FOX Rams (9–7) 21 @ 49’ERS (12–4)… Continue reading NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 18 01/06-07/ 2024
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 17 12/28-30-31-/ 2023
Sorry for tonight’s game being listed as MONDAY. In the editing mode it has said SUNDAY all along. but keeps putting MONDAY in the post. RAVENS CLINCH AFC NUMBER1 SEED It has been brought to my attention concerning NFL Officials. WHY does the NFL offer up PLAYERS, and COACHES, to attend “after game” question and answer sessions. BUT…..WHY NOT the OFFICIALS ? Is it because “OFFICIALS calls should never be questioned”. Do they not care how the official oversee the game? Officiating is NOT easy. Officials are human and subject to making bad calls, (in error). Not only do they need to know EVERY rule. BUT; must watch for rule infractions every play. Still I agree OFFICIALS, should make a podium appearance, just like players and coaches. For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME: How many teams did the NFL have when it first started? Answer below pick sheet All Times EST. GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 12/28/23 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO Jets (6–9) 20 @ BROWNS (10–5) 37 11 11/11 SATURDAY 12/30/23 20:15 2 ESPN Lions (11–4) 19 @ COWBOYS (10–4) 20 9 20/20 SUNDAY 12/31/23 13:00 3 CBS Dolphins (11–4) 19 @ RAVENS (12–3) 56 4 24/ 24 4 CBS Patriots I(4–11) 21 @ BILLS (9–6) 27 16 40/40 5 CBS Falcons (7–8) 17 @ BEARS (6–9) 37 3 43/ 43 6 FOX Titans (5–10) 3 @ TEXANS (8-7) 26 8 51/ 51 7 CBS Raiders (7–8) 20 @ COLTS (8–7) 23 7 58/58 8 CBS Panthers (2–13) @ JAGUARS (8–7) 26 12 70/ 70 9 FOX RAMS (8–7) 26 @ Giants (5–10) 25 10 80/80 10 FOX Cardinals (3–12) 35 @ EAGLES (11–4) 31 14 80/66 11 FOX Saints (7–8) 23 @ BUCCANEERS (8–7) 13 2 80/64 12 FOX 49’ERS (11–4) 07 @ Commanders (4–11) 10 15 95/79 SUNDAY 12/31/23 16:05 13 FOX Steelers (8–7) 30 @ SEAHAWKS (8–7) 23 6 95/73 SUNDAY 09/24/23 16:25 14 CBS Chargers (5–10) 9 @ BRONCOS (7–8) 16 5 100/ 78 15 CBS Bengals (8–7) 17 @ CHIEFS (9–6) 25 13 113/ 91 SUNDAY 12/31/23 19:15 16 NBC Packers (7–8) 10 @ VIKINGS (7–8) 33 1 114/92 84%/68% GAMES 13/3 Points Possible 136 114 / 93 Tie Break (Total score last game) 31 Total 43 Points Off -12 TRIVIA ANSWER: 10 teams Views: 108
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 16 12/21-23-24-25/ 2023
For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME: Which two current NFL teams have existed since the founding year in 1920? Answer below pick sheet All Times EST GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 12/21/23 20:15 1 PRIME VIDEO Saints (7–8) 22 @ RAMS (7–7) 30 9 9/9 SATURDAY 12/23/23 16:30 2 NBC BENGALS (8–6) 11 @ Steelers (7–7) 11 4 9/5 SATURDAY 12/23/23 20:00 3 PEACOCK BILLS (8–6) 24 @ Chargers (5–9) 22 15 24/20 SUNDAY 12/24/23 13:00 4 FOX Colts (8–6) 10 @ FALCONS (6–8) 29 3 27/ 23 5 FOX PACKERS (6–8)30 33 @ Panthers (2–12) 30 11 38/ 34 6 CBS BROWNS(10–5) 36 @ Texans (8–6) 22 6 44/40 7 FOX LIONS (10–4) 30 @ Vikings (7–7) 24 8 52/48 8 CBS Commanders (4–10) 28 @ JETS (5–9) 30 7 59/55 9 CBS SEAHAWKS (7–7) 20 @ Titans (5–9) 17 5 64/60 SUNDAY 12/24/23 16:05 10 CBS Jaguars (8–6) 12 @ BUCCANEERS (7–7) 30 2 66/62 SUNDAY 12/24/23 16:25 11 FOX Cowboys (10–4) 20 Dolphins (10–4) 22 1 67/63 12 FOX Cardinals (3–11) 16 @ BEARS (5–9) 27 10 77/73 SUNDAY 12/24/23 20:15 13 NFL Patriots (3–11) 26 @ BRONCOS (7–7) 23 13 77/60 MONDAY 12/25/23 16:30 14 CBS Raiders (5–9) 20 @ CHIEFS (10–5) 14 14 77/46 MONDAY 12/25/23 16:30 15 FOX Giants (5–9) 25 @ EAGLES (10–4) 33 16 93/62 MONDAY 12/25/23 16:30 16 ESPN Raven (11–3) 33 @ 49’ERS (11–3) 19 12 93/50 GAMES 12/4 75%/25% 68%/37% Points Possible 136 Tie Break (Total score last game) 39 Total (Total score last game) 52 Points Off -13 TRIVIA ANSWER: Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears Views: 101
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK 15 12/14-17-18-/ 2023
For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME : What year was the NFL founded? Answer below pick sheet All Times EDT GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 12/14/23 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO Chargers (5–8) 21 @ RAIDERS (5–8) 63 4 4/4 SATURDAY 12/16/23 13:00 2 NFL Vikings (7–6) 24 @ BENGALS (7–6) 27 (OT) 3 7/7 SATURDAY 12/16/23 16:30 3 NFL Steelers (7–6) 13 @ COLTS (7–6) 30 2 9/9 SATURDAY 12/16/23 20:15 4 NFL Broncos (7–6) 17 @ LIONS (9–4) 42 11 20/20 SUNDAY 12/17/23 13:00 5 FOX Buccaneers (6–7) 34 @ PACKERS (6–7) 20 9 20/11 6 CBS Jets (5–8) 17 @ DOLPHINS (9–4) 30 15 35/ 26 7 FOX Giants (5–8) 6 @ SAINTS (6–7) 24 12 47/ 38 8 FOX CHIEFS (9–5) 27 @ Patriots (3–10) 17 14 61/52 9 CBS Texans (7–6) 19 @ TITANS (5–8) 16 (OT) 7 61/ 45 10 FOX Bears (5–8) 17 @ BROWNS (9–5) 20 6 70/ 51 11 FOX FALCONS (6–7) 7 @ Panthers (1–2) 9 5 70/ 48 SUNDAY 12/17/23 16:05 11 CBS 49’ERS (10–3) 45 @ Cardinals (3–10) 29 16 86/64 12 CBS Commanders (4–9) 20 @ RAMS (6–7) 28 13 99/ 77 SUNDAY 12/17/23 16:25 13 FOX Cowboys (10–3) 10 @ BILLS (7–6) 31 1 100/78 SUNDAY 12/17/23 20:20 15 NBC RAVENS (10–3) 23 @ Jaguars (8–5) 7 8 108/86 MONDAY 12/18/23 20:15 16 ESPN EAGLES (10–3) 17 @ Seahawks (6–7) 20 10 108/76 GAMES 12/4 75%/ 25% Points Possible 136 108/76 79%/56% Tie Break (Total score last game) 37 Total 37 Points Off 0 !!! TRIVIA ANSWER: 1920 Views: 101
NFL CONFIDENCE PICKS WEEK14 12/07-10-11-/ 2023
Just when you think it can’t be worse…. FIRST time I have ever ended a week with a negative number. WHAT IS GOING ON? NFL is just getting so equal; or is it the “OFFICIATING”, that is causing all the misfit game outcomes. I don’t know. With all the betting sites we have now, one would have to wonder how are they doing. (I am sure they are finding a way to make money). Oh, well we will just continue to plod along here. IT IS JUST FOR FUN. Right? COLTS v BENGALS: Believe it or not ! I really think the COLTS will win this game. However my formula called this game a DRAW. So what i usually do in this case is take the HOME team. For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. TRIVIA TIME: How much does the average NFL player earn per year? See answer at bottom of pick sheet. BYES: Cardinals (3–10) — Commanders (4–9) All Times EST GAME # TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURS 12/07/23 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO Patriots (2–10) 21 @ STEELERS (7–5) 18 12 0/12 SUNDAY 12/10/23 13:00 2 CBS Buccaneers (5–7) 29 @ FALCONS (6–6) 25 2 0/14 3 FOX Rams (6–6) 31 @ RAVENS (9–3) 37 (OT) 13 13/ 1 4 FOX LIONS (9–3) 13 @ Bears (4–8) 28 8 13/9 5 CBS Colts (7–5) 14 @ BENGALS (6–8) 34 1 14/ 8 6 CBS Jaguars (8–4) 27 @ BROWNS(7–5) 31 6 20/ 2 7 FOX Panthers (1–11) 6 @ SAINTS (5–7) 28 10 30/ 8 8 CBS TEXANS (7–5) 6 @ Jets (4–8) 30 9 30/ 1 SUNDAY 12/10/23 16:05 9 FOX VIKINGS (6–6) 3 @ Raiders (5–7) 0 5 35/4 10 FOX Seahawks (6–6) 16 @ 49’ERS (9–3) 28 14 49/18 SUNDAY 12/10/23 16:25 11 CBS Bills (6–6) 20 @ CHIEFS (8–4) 17 3 49/17 12 CBS Broncos (6–6) 24 @ CHARGERS (5–7) 7 4 49/13 SUNDAY 12/10/23 20:20 13 NBC Eagles (10–2) 13 @ COWBOYS (9–3) 33 7 56/20 MONDAY 12/10/23 20:15 14 ESPN Titans (4–8) 28 @ DOLPHINS (9–3) 27 15 56/5 15 ABC PACKERS (6–6) 22 @ Giants (4–0) 24 11 56/6 GAMES 7/8 47%/57% 47%/0.05% Points Possible 120 Tie Break (Total score last game) 37 Total 46 Points Off -9 TRIVIA ANSWER: On average, each player is earning about $2 million per season Views: 103
