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NFL CONFIDENCE PICK SHEET WEEK 6 10/15-18-19/2026
EARLY GAME SUNDAY SAINTS: ALVIN KAMARA Becomes 6th player in NFL History to attain 5,000 + career rushing and receiving yards. STEELERS: CHRIS BOSWELL sets a new franchise record field goals with 310. JAGUARS: TRAVIS HUNTER , becomes first player since2002 to catch an offensiveTD, and defensive interception in the same game. 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: CHIEFS — DOLPHINS — LIONS — VIKINGS TRIVIA TIME: What are the only five universities that have produced both a US president and a Super Bowl-winning quarterback? Answer below pick sheet All Times EDT (As You all know EDT is really AST [Atlantic Standard Time .:Politicians just don’t know how to tell the truth. GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 10/15/26 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO SEAHAWKS (3–2) 14 Broncos (3–2) 17 (OT) 6 0/6 SUNDAY 10/18/26 09:30 2 NFL Texans (1–4) 34 JAGUARS (4–1) 31 5 0/11 SUNDAY 10/18/26 13:00 3 FOX BEARS (3–2) 31 @ Falcons (2–3) .23 1 1/10 4 FOX RAVENS(4–1) 10 @ Browns (3–2) 13 8 1/18 5 FOX Titans (0–5) 26 @ COLTS(2–3) 20 11 1/29 6 CBS Jets (2-3) 19 @ PATRIOTS (3–2) 26 10 11/19 7 FOX SAINTS(1–4) 34 @ Giants (3–1–1) 27 4 15/15 8 CBS PANTHERS(2–2) 25 @ Eagles (2–3) 14 3 18/12 9 CBS STEELERS (3–2) 26 @ Buccaneers (1–4) 19 (OT) 7 25/5 . . SUNDAY 10/18/26 16:05 10 FOX CardInals (1–4) 18 @ RAMS (2–3) 16 14 25/19 SUNDAY 10/18/26 16:25 11 FOX Chargers (0–5) 6 @ CHIEFS (4–0) 22 13 38/6 12 FOX BILLS (4–1) 33 @ Raiders (3–2) 30 9 45/3 SUNDAY 09/20/26 20:20 13 NBC Cowboys (2–3) 13 @ PACKERS (3–2) 23 2 47/5 9– MONDAY 10/19/26 20:15 14 ESPN Commanders (1–2-1) 17 @ 49’ERS (5–0) 23 12 59/17 56%/16% GAMES 9–5 64%–36% Points Possible 105 Tie Break (Total score last game) 51 Total 40 Points off +11 TRIVIA ANSWER University of Delaware, Miami University (Ohio), University of Michigan, Stanford University, and the United States Naval Academy Views: 0
Indianapolis Colts: From Baltimore Beginnings to Indianapolis Glory
Indianapolis Colts: A Complete History of the Blue and White From Baltimore Beginnings to Indianapolis Glory The Indianapolis Colts are one of the most historically significant franchises in professional football. Known for legendary quarterbacks, championship defenses, outstanding coaches, and generations of loyal fans, the Colts have built a legacy that stretches from Baltimore to Indianapolis. The franchise won NFL championships in Baltimore before moving to Indianapolis in 1984. In Indianapolis, the Colts eventually became one of the NFL’s premier teams of the 2000s, led by quarterback Peyton Manning, head coach Tony Dungy, and a collection of exceptional offensive and defensive players. The Colts’ history includes NFL championships, Super Bowl victories, Hall of Fame legends, Most Valuable Player awards, and memorable postseason battles. Their story is also one of transformation, as the team moved from Baltimore to Indiana and established a new football tradition in the Midwest. The Birth of the Colts Franchise The Colts’ roots trace to Baltimore, Maryland, where a new professional football franchise began play in 1953. The team adopted the Colts name, reflecting Baltimore’s association with horse racing and the Preakness Stakes. The Baltimore Colts became a major NFL power under head coach Weeb Ewbank and quarterback Johnny Unitas. Their dramatic overtime victory over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL Championship Game became one of the defining moments in professional football history. Often called The Greatest Game Ever Played, it helped establish the NFL as a major television sport. Baltimore won another NFL championship in 1959. After a difficult period during the 1960s, the Colts returned to championship prominence in 1968, winning the NFL title before losing Super Bowl III to the New York Jets. The Colts rebounded in 1970. Led by quarterback Johnny Unitas and a powerful defense, Baltimore defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V, earning the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship. In 1984, owner Robert Irsay moved the team from Baltimore to Indianapolis. The move was controversial and painful for Baltimore fans, but it began a new chapter in Indiana. All Colts Owners The franchise’s ownership history includes its original Baltimore ownership and the Indianapolis era. Carroll Rosenbloom (1953–1972): The original owner of the Baltimore Colts. Rosenbloom oversaw the team’s rise to prominence, including the 1958 and 1959 NFL championships and the 1970 Super Bowl V victory. Robert Irsay (1972–1997): Acquired the franchise in 1972 through a transaction involving the Los Angeles Rams. (It was essentially an even trade. Even though Irsay did receive between $3 and $4 million to offset the purchase price). He moved the team from Baltimore to Indianapolis in 1984, a decision that remains one of the most controversial events in NFL history. Jim Irsay (1997–2025): Robert Irsay’s son took control of the Colts in 1997. Under his leadership, the franchise drafted Peyton Manning, won Super Bowl XLI, and became a consistent playoff contender during much of the 2000s. The Irsay family (2025–present): Following Jim Irsay’s death in May 2025, ownership passed within the family, with his daughter Carlie Irsay-Gordon taking the leading ownership role. The franchise remains under Irsay family control. Ownership has influenced the Colts’ identity at every stage, from the Baltimore championship years to the Indianapolis era. Every Stadium the Colts Have Called Home The Colts have played in several stadiums across two cities. Baltimore Era Memorial Stadium (1953–1983) Memorial Stadium was the Colts’ principal home during their Baltimore years. The team celebrated NFL championships there in 1958, 1959, and 1968, and built its early identity around legendary players such as Johnny Unitas, Raymond Berry, and Gino Marchetti. Indianapolis Era RCA Dome (1984–2007) Originally called the Hoosier Dome, the stadium opened in 1984 and became the Colts’ first Indianapolis home. It hosted the team’s rebuilding years, its return to prominence under Peyton Manning, and the early stages of its championship run. Lucas Oil Stadium (2008–present) Opened in 2008 in downtown Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Stadium is the Colts’ current home. The stadium features a retractable roof and has hosted major sporting events, including Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. Its opening coincided with the final seasons of the Colts’ dominant Peyton Manning era. The move to Lucas Oil Stadium gave Indianapolis a modern football venue and strengthened the Colts’ place in the city’s downtown development and sports culture. Colts Super Bowl Championships and NFL Titles The Colts have won four NFL championships across their Baltimore and Indianapolis history, including two Super Bowl victories. 1958 NFL Championship: Baltimore defeated the New York Giants in overtime, 23–17. 1959 NFL Championship: Baltimore defeated the New York Giants, 31–16. 1968 NFL Championship: Baltimore defeated the Cleveland Browns, 34–0, before losing Super Bowl III to the New York Jets. Super Bowl V (1971): The Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 16–13, in a game played in January 1971 to decide the 1970 season. Super Bowl XLI (2007): Indianapolis defeated the Chicago Bears, 29–17, to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship and its first as the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts also reached Super Bowl III, Super Bowl XLIV, and other major postseason contests. Their 2006 season championship remains the defining achievement of the Indianapolis era. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Colts Players and Coaches The Pro Football Hall of Fame recognizes players, coaches, and contributors whose careers made a lasting impact on professional football. The distinction in this section is important: the following individuals earned Hall of Fame recognition for their contributions to the Colts, rather than simply being former Colts who became famous elsewhere. Hall of Fame Legends Associated With the Colts Johnny Unitas — Quarterback: The face of the Baltimore Colts for many years, Unitas revolutionized the passing game and led Baltimore to multiple championships. Raymond Berry — Wide Receiver: Unitas’s celebrated receiving partner, Berry was renowned for route running, preparation, and reliable hands. Art Donovan — Defensive Tackle: A cornerstone of the Baltimore defensive line, Donovan helped define the Colts’ championship-era toughness. Gino Marchetti — Defensive End: A dominant defensive force whose career helped establish the Colts as… Continue reading Indianapolis Colts: From Baltimore Beginnings to Indianapolis Glory
Washington Commanders: A Complete History
The Washington Commanders are one of the National Football League’s oldest and most historically significant franchises. The organization began in Boston in 1932 as the Boston Braves, moved to Washington in 1937, and has gone through several names and eras before becoming the Washington Commanders in 2022. Over more than nine decades, the franchise has won two NFL championships before the Super Bowl era and three Super Bowl championships, produced numerous Pro Football Hall of Famers, and become associated with legendary figures such as Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Darrell Green, John Riggins, Art Monk, Joe Gibbs and many others. The Franchise History is Officially Recognized As 1932: Boston Braves 1933–1936: Boston Redskins 1937–2019: Washington Redskins 2020–2021: Washington Football Team 2022–present: Washington Commanders Washington has won NFL championships in 1937 and 1942, followed by Super Bowl championships in 1982, 1987 and 1991. The Beginning: Boston Braves The franchise was established in 1932 when George Preston Marshall headed a group that purchased an NFL franchise in Boston. The original team was called the Boston Braves, and the club played its first season at Braves Field, the home of baseball’s Boston Braves. After the 1932 season, the organization changed its nickname to the Redskins. The team played at Fenway Park from 1933 through 1936. In 1937, the franchise moved from Boston to Washington, D.C. The move immediately produced one of the greatest beginnings in NFL history. Washington won the NFL championship in its first season in the nation’s capital. All Home Stadiums of the Franchise The Washington franchise has called seven principal stadium configurations home during its history. 1. Braves Field — Boston, Massachusetts 1932 Braves Field was the original home of the franchise when it entered the NFL as the Boston Braves in 1932. It was primarily a baseball stadium and was home to the Boston Braves of Major League Baseball. 2. Fenway Park — Boston, Massachusetts 1933–1936 After the franchise changed its name to the Boston Redskins, the team moved to Fenway Park. The football team shared the famous Boston stadium with the Boston Red Sox. 3. Griffith Stadium — Washington, D.C. 1937–1960 The franchise moved to Washington in 1937 and played at Griffith Stadium. This was the site of the team’s first Washington championship season. The 1937 Redskins won the NFL championship, defeating the Chicago Bears. Washington returned to the NFL championship game in 1942 and defeated the Bears again. Griffith Stadium therefore witnessed the beginning of Washington’s championship tradition. 4. D.C. Stadium / RFK Stadium — Washington, D.C. 1961–1996 Washington moved into the new D.C. Stadium in 1961. The facility was renamed Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium, in 1969. RFK became one of the most recognizable home fields in franchise history. The stadium was home for 36 seasons and hosted Washington through the George Allen era, the early Joe Gibbs era and the first two Super Bowl championships of the modern era. The Commanders’ own history describes RFK as the team’s home for 35 seasons from 1961 through 1996. 5. Jack Kent Cooke Stadium — Landover, Maryland 1997–1999 Washington moved across the Potomac into suburban Maryland in 1997. The new stadium was named Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in honor of the longtime owner who had died earlier that year. It opened shortly after Cooke’s death. 6. FedExField — Landover, Maryland 1999–2023 The stadium was renamed FedExField in 1999 after Washington sold the naming rights. It remained Washington’s home for 25 seasons. The stadium hosted the team throughout the majority of the Daniel Snyder ownership era and through the franchise’s transition from Redskins to Washington Football Team and then Commanders. 7. Northwest Stadium — Landover, Maryland 2024–present The stadium became known as Northwest Stadium in 2024. It remains the Commanders’ current home. The franchise is also planning a future return to Washington, D.C., with a new stadium project at the former RFK Stadium site targeted for the future. The Owners of the Washington Franchise Ownership has changed several times during the franchise’s long history. George Preston Marshall 1932–1969 George Preston Marshall was the founder of the franchise. He helped establish the Boston Braves in 1932, renamed the club the Redskins in 1933 and moved the organization to Washington in 1937. Marshall was also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor. Under Marshall, Washington won NFL championships in 1937 and 1942. Edward Bennett Williams 1960s–1970s — President and Partial Owner Edward Bennett Williams became one of the most important figures in the franchise during the transition from Marshall to Jack Kent Cooke. Williams served as team president and held an ownership interest. He was instrumental in the organization during the late Marshall and early Cooke years. Jack Kent Cooke 1960–1997; Majority Owner from 1974 Cooke first purchased a minority interest in Washington in 1960. He became the franchise’s majority owner in 1974 and eventually became the sole owner. Cooke became one of the most influential owners in Washington sports history. His ownership produced the greatest sustained championship period in franchise history. Under Cooke, Washington won: Super Bowl XVII — 1982 season Super Bowl XXII — 1987 season Super Bowl XXVI — 1991 season Cooke also oversaw the construction of the stadium that originally carried his name. He died in 1997. The Cooke Estate and John Cooke 1997–1999 After Jack Kent Cooke’s death, ownership passed through his estate while the franchise was being prepared for sale. His son, John… Continue reading Washington Commanders: A Complete History
NFL CONFIDENCE PICK SHEET WEEK 5 10/01-04-05/2026
EARLY GAME SUNDAY 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: CHIEFS — PANTHERS TRIVIA TIME: Which team holds the record for fewest rushing yards in a game? Answer below pick sheet All Times EDT (As You all know EDT is really AST [Atlantic Standard Time .:Politicians just don’t know how to tell the truth. GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 10/08/26 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO Buccaneers (0–4) 24 COWBOYS (2–2) 16 15 0/15 SUNDAY 10/11/26 09:30 2 NFL Eagles (2–2) 17 @ JAGUARS (3–1) 16 14 0/29 SUNDAY 09/20/26 13:00 3 FOX BENGALS (2–2) 31 @ Dolphins (0–4) 24 12 12/17 4 CBS Raiders (3–1) 17 @ PATRIOTS (2–2) 45 3 15/14 5 FOX VIKINGS (4–0) 23 @ Saints (1–3) 13 9 24/5 6 CBS Browns (3–1) 12 @ JETS (1–3) 17 2 26/3 7 CBS Colts (2–2) 22 @ STEELERS (2–2) 34 4 30/1 8 CBS TEXANS (0–4) 26 @ Titans (0–4) 3 13 43/14 9 CBS Giants (3–1) 27 @ COMMMANDERS (1–3) 27 (OT) 10 43/14 10 FOX BEARS (3–1) 7 @ Packers (2–2) 31 1 44/15 . SUNDAY 10/11/26 16:05 . . . 11 CBS BRONCHOS (2–2) 23 @ Chargers (0–4) . 8 52/23 SUNDAY 09/20/26 16:25 12 FOX LIONS (2–2) 45 @ Cardinals (1–3) 21 11 .63/33 13 FOX 49’ers (4–0) .32 @ SEAHAWKS (3–1) 29 5 63/28 . . 53%/23% SUNDAY 10/11/26 20:20 14 NBC Ravens (3–1) 30 @ FALCONS(2–2) 23 (OT) 7 63./21 MONDAY 10/12/26 20:15 15 ESPN Bills (3–1) 37 @ RAMS (2–2) 34 (OT) 6 63/15 GAMES 8/6/1 53%/40%/.07% Points Possible 120 Tie Break (Total score last game) 55 Total 71 Points off -16 TRIVIA ANSWER Detroit Lions Views: 0
Cleveland Browns: A Complete History
Cleveland Browns: One of the NFL’s Most Historic Franchises: The Cleveland Browns are one of the most distinctive franchises in professional football. Founded in 1946 as a member of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), the Browns immediately established themselves as a football powerhouse. They won the AAFC championship in all four seasons of that league’s existence before joining the National Football League in 1950. Their success continued in the NFL. Cleveland reached the NFL Championship Game in each of its first six NFL seasons and won championships in 1950, 1954 and 1955. The Browns added another NFL championship in 1964, giving the franchise four NFL championships. Including their four AAFC titles, Cleveland has won eight league championships. The Browns’ history includes legendary players such as Otto Graham, Jim Brown, Lou Groza, Marion Motley, Ozzie Newsome and Otto Graham, Jim Brown, Lou Groza, Marion Motley, Ozzie Newsome, along with Hall of Fame coach and franchise founder Paul Brown. Paul Brown The Browns began play in 1946 in the AAFC. Businessman Arthur “Mickey” McBride was the principal owner, and he hired Paul Brown as head coach and general manager. Paul Brown quickly built the Browns into a revolutionary football organization. He emphasized year-round coaching, systematic scouting, film study, playbooks and detailed preparation. His Browns won four consecutive AAFC championships from 1946 through 1949. When the AAFC folded, Cleveland entered the NFL in 1950. The Browns immediately proved they belonged. In their first NFL season, they went to the championship game and defeated the Los Angeles Rams to win the NFL championship. Cleveland continued to dominate throughout the early 1950s. Cleveland Browns Owners The Browns have had several ownership eras since their founding. Arthur “Mickey” McBride — 1946–1952 Arthur B. McBride was the original owner and one of the principal figures responsible for bringing professional football back to Cleveland after World War II. McBride hired Paul Brown to build the franchise. The decision proved enormously important, as Brown established one of the most successful organizations in early professional football. David Jones and Ellis Ryan — 1953–1960 Ownership changed in the early 1950s, with David Jones and Ellis Ryan holding ownership interests in the club. Jones served as president and became the majority owner, while Ryan remained a partial owner. Art Modell — 1961–1995 Arthur B. “Art” Modell purchased the Browns in 1961 for approximately $4 million. Modell owned the team for more than three decades. During his ownership, Cleveland won the 1964 NFL Championship, led by Jim Brown and a strong defense. Modell’s ownership ultimately became one of the most controversial chapters in Browns history. In 1995, he announced plans to move the franchise to Baltimore. The NFL and the city of Cleveland subsequently reached an agreement that preserved the Browns’ name, colors and history in Cleveland. The Baltimore organization became a new franchise, the Ravens, while Cleveland received an expansion Browns team beginning in 1999. NFL Trust — 1996–1998 Following the move announcement and before the new Browns returned to the field, the inactive Cleveland franchise was held in an NFL trust. Cleveland did not field a team during the 1996–1998 seasons. Al Lerner — 1999–2001 Al Lerner became the owner of the re-established Cleveland Browns. Under Lerner, the Browns returned to the NFL in 1999 and moved into a newly constructed stadium on the same general lakefront site where the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium had stood. Randy Lerner — 2002–2011 Randy Lerner, Al Lerner’s son, took over ownership following his father’s death. The Browns made the playoffs in 2002 during the Lerner era, their first postseason appearance since returning to the NFL. Jimmy and Dee Haslam — 2012–present Jimmy Haslam and Dee Haslam purchased the Browns in 2012. The NFL approved the sale in October 2012. The Haslams remain the controlling owners of the franchise. In 2025, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Charles Woodson became a limited partner in the Browns’ ownership group, the first minority owner added since the Haslams became controlling owners. Every Stadium the Browns Have Called Home Cleveland Municipal Stadium — 1946–1995 The Browns’ original and longest-serving home was Cleveland Municipal Stadium, commonly called Municipal Stadium or Cleveland Stadium. The Browns played there from their 1946 AAFC debut through the 1995 season. They also occasionally played games at the smaller League Park during their earliest seasons, particularly before 1947. Municipal Stadium was the setting for many of the greatest moments of the early Browns dynasty, including championship games and the Browns’ 1964 NFL championship season. Browns home: 1946–1995 League Park — Early Browns Home Games Although Cleveland Municipal Stadium was the principal Browns home, League Park was also used during the early AAFC years. The Browns played weekday games at League Park during their earliest seasons, while larger crowds were accommodated at Municipal Stadium for weekends and holidays. Browns use: primarily 1946–1947 Cleveland Browns Stadium — 1999–2012 and 2023–2024 After Cleveland received the re-established Browns franchise, a new stadium was constructed on the site of the former Municipal Stadium. It opened in 1999 and was originally named Cleveland Browns Stadium. The stadium underwent a succession of corporate naming arrangements over the years. FirstEnergy Stadium — 2013–2022 Beginning in 2013, the stadium was renamed FirstEnergy Stadium. Cleveland Browns Stadium — 2023–2024 The building temporarily returned to the name Cleveland Browns Stadium before another naming-rights agreement was reached. Huntington Bank Field — 2024–present In September 2024, the Browns announced a 20-year naming-rights partnership with Huntington Bank. The stadium was officially renamed Huntington Bank Field. Browns Home Stadium Timeline Years Stadium 1946–1995 Cleveland Municipal Stadium 1946–1947, selected games League Park 1999–2012 Cleveland Browns Stadium 2013–2022 FirstEnergy Stadium 2023–2024 Cleveland Browns Stadium 2024–present Huntington Bank Field Browns in the Hall of Fame The Cleveland Browns organization identifies 18 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in its principal Browns Hall of Fame group. This list includes Hall of Famers whose Cleveland Browns accomplishments form… Continue reading Cleveland Browns: A Complete History
NFL CONFIDENCE PICK SHEET WEEK 4 10/01-04-05/2026
EARLY SUNDAY GAME 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 name of the first player ever drafted by the NFL? Answer below pick sheet All Times EDT (As You all know EDT is really AST [Atlantic Standard Time .:Politicians just don’t know how to tell the truth. GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 10/01/26 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO STEELERS (2–1) .24 Browns (2–1) 27 5 0/5 SUNDAY 10/04/26 09:30 2 NFL COLTS(1–2) 30 @ Commanders (1–2) 13 10 10/5 SUNDAY 10/04/26 13:00 3 CBS Titans (0–3) 18 @ RAVENS (2–1) 24 16 36/11 4 CBS Patriots (1–2) 29 @ BILLS(3–0) 26 13 36/2 5 FOX Jets (1–2) 12 @ BEARS(2–1) 23 8 47/6 6 CBS Jaguars (2–1) 22 @ BENGALS(2–1) 17 3 47/3 7 FOX Cowboys (1–2) 34 @ TEXANS (0–3) 13 7 47/4 8 CBS CARDINALS (1–2) 24 @ Giants (2–1) 36 2 47/6 9 FOX RAMS (1–2) 24 @ Eagles (2–1) 20 6 53/0 10 FOX PACKERS (1–2) 17 @ Buccaneers (0–3) 14 9 62/9 . SUNDAY 10/04/26 16:05 11 FOX Dolphins (0–3) 19 @ VIKINGS (3–0) 24 15 77/24 SUNDAY 10/04/26 16:25 12 CBS CHIEFS (3–0) 30 @ Raiders (3–0) 27 12 89/36 13 CBS Chargers (0–3) 23 @ SEAHAWKS (2–1) 30 14 103/50 14 CBS Broncos (2–1) 14 @ 49’ERS(3-0) 24 14 117/64 SUNDAY 10/04/26 20:20 15 NBC LIONS (2-1) . @ Panthers (1–2) . 11 / MONDAY 10/05/26 20:15 16 ESPN Falcons (1–2) . @ SAINTS (1–2) . 1 / GAMES Points Possible 136 Tie Break (Total score last game) 43 Total Points off – TRIVIA ANSWER Jay Berwanger Views: 0
NFL CONFIDENCE PICK SHEET WEEK 3 09/24-27-28/2026
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 are the only two NFL teams to win the Super Bowl at their own home stadiums? Answer below pick sheet All Times EDT (As You all know EDT is really AST [Atlantic Standard Time .:Politicians just don’t know how to tell the truth. GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 09/24/26 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO Falcons (0–2) 45 @ PACKERS (1–1) 14 11 0/11 SUNDAY 09/27/26 13:00 2 FOX Chargers (0–2) 16 @ BILLS (2–0) 24 14 14/3 3 CBS PANTHERS(1–1) 21 @ Browns (1–1) 21 5 14/2 4 FOX Jets (1–1) 24 @ LIONS (1–1) 31 12 26/10 5 CBS TEXANS (0–2) 17 @ Colts (0–2) 19 3 26/7 6 CBS Titans (0–2) 7 @ GIANTS (1–1) 12 4 30/11 7 FOX BENGALS (2–0) 27 @ Steelers (1–1) 30 9 30/2 8 CBS SEAHAWKS (2–0) 31 @ Commanders (0–2) 33 13 30/11 9 FOX Patriots (1–11) 6 @ JAGUARS(1–1) 35 6 30/5 10 CBS CHIEFS (2–0) 24 @ Dolphins (0–2) 10 16 46/11 SUNDAY 09/27/26 16:05 11 FOX Cardinals (1–1) 27 @ 49’ERS (2–0) 36 15 61/26 12 FOX VIKINGS (2–0) 26 @ Buccaneers (0–2) 16 1 62/27 SUNDAY 09/27/26 16:25 13 CBS Raiders (2–0) 35 @ SAINTS (1–1) . 7 62/20 14 CBS RAVENS(1–1) 34 @ Cowboys (1–1) 31(OT) 8 70/28 SUNDAY 09/27/26 20:20 15 NBC RAMS (1–1) 26 @ Broncos (1–1) 30 2 78/26 MONDAY 09/28/26 20:15 16 ESPN EAGLES (2–0) 7 @ Bears (0–1) 27 10 78/16 57%/12% GAMES 8/8 50%/50% Points Possible 136 Tie Break (Total score last game) 55 Total 34 Points off –11 TRIVIA ANSWER Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams Views: 0
San Francisco 49ers History
San Francisco 49ers History: From Kezar Stadium to a Five-Time Super Bowl Dynasty The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most successful and recognizable franchises in NFL history. Founded in 1946, the 49ers began as a member of the All-America Football Conference before joining the NFL in 1950. Over eight decades, the franchise has produced Hall of Fame quarterbacks, legendary receivers, dominant defenses, innovative coaches and five Super Bowl championships. The 49ers’ story includes humble beginnings at Kezar Stadium, the glory years of Joe Montana and Bill Walsh, the emergence of Steve Young and Jerry Rice, and the modern success of Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy. The franchise has won five Super Bowls — XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV and XXIX — and has never lost a Super Bowl. The 49ers are one of only a handful of franchises with a perfect record in multiple Super Bowl appearances. The Birth of the 49ers The 49ers were founded by Anthony J. “Tony” Morabito, a San Francisco lumber businessman who wanted to bring professional football to the Bay Area. The team played its first game on August 24, 1946, defeating the Los Angeles Dons 17-7 in an exhibition game at Balboa Park in San Diego. The first 49ers home game was played at Kezar Stadium on September 1, 1946. San Francisco defeated the San Diego 34-14 before approximately 45,000 spectators. The 49ers spent their first four seasons in the AAFC. They were consistently competitive but lived in the shadow of the Cleveland Browns, who dominated the league. When the AAFC folded after the 1949 season, the 49ers entered the NFL in 1950. The Pro Football Hall of Fame notes that the original Morabito ownership and management group remained together when San Francisco entered the NFL. 49ers Ownership History The 49ers have had several ownership groups, but two families — the Morabitos and DeBartolos/Yorks — have dominated the franchise’s history. Tony Morabito — 1946-1957 Tony Morabito was the founder and original principal owner. He was deeply involved with the team and became one of the most beloved figures in early 49ers history. On October 27, 1957, Morabito died of a heart attack during a home game against the Chicago Bears at Kezar Stadium. The 49ers were informed during the game and rallied to defeat Chicago 21-17. It was a remarkable final victory for the man who created the franchise. Victor Morabito — 1957-1963 Tony’s brother, Victor Morabito, continued the family ownership after Tony’s death. Victor died in 1964. Josephine Morabito and Josephine Morabito — 1957-1976 After the deaths of Tony and Victor, their widows, Josephine Morabito and Jane Morabito, retained control of the franchise. They were pioneers in professional sports ownership. During their period of control from 1964 through 1976, the 49ers went 86-88-8 and won three division championships. Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. — 1977-1999 In 1977, Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. purchased the 49ers. This became the turning point in franchise history. DeBartolo was only 31 when he became principal owner. His philosophy was simple: build a family atmosphere, take care of the players and coaches, and give the football operation the resources necessary to win. The result was extraordinary. Under DeBartolo’s ownership, the 49ers won five Super Bowls and became one of the greatest dynasties in professional sports. The franchise went 22-11 in postseason play during his ownership. Denise DeBartolo York and John York — 2000 onward Control of the franchise eventually passed within the DeBartolo family to Denise DeBartolo York and John York. The Yorks became the family’s principal representatives in NFL ownership and helped guide the franchise into its modern era. Jed York — Principal Owner Jed York, Denise and John’s son and Jed York.’s nephew, became the leading figure in the franchise’s modern ownership structure. He has served as CEO and principal owner and has overseen the move from Candlestick Park to Levi’s Stadium and the team’s return to sustained championship contention. Under Jed York’s leadership, the 49ers have reached three Super Bowls — XLVII, LIV and LVIII — and seven NFC Championship Games during his tenure. Current Ownership Partners The York family retains control of the franchise. The ownership group has also expanded through non-controlling minority investments. Recent additions include the Deeter, Griffith and Khosla families in 2025 and the Briger family in 2025. The current ownership structure therefore remains centered on the York family while including a number of minority partners. 49ers Home Stadiums Kezar Stadium — 1946-1970 Kezar Stadium was the original home of the 49ers. San Francisco played 157 games at Kezar, compiling a 95-61-1 record. Many early 49ers legends, including Joe Perry, Leo Nomellini, Y.A. Tittle, Hugh McElhenny, Jimmy Johnson, Dave Wilcox and Bob St. Clair, made their names there. The final 49ers game at Kezar was the 1970 NFC Championship Game against Dallas. Candlestick Park — 1971-2013The 49ers moved to Candlestick Park in 1971. “The Stick” became one of the most famous and intimidating home fields in the NFL. It was the home of the Montana-Walsh dynasty, the Rice era and the Steve Young championship years. Most importantly, Candlestick Park was the site of The Catch. Stanford Stadium — 1989 Following the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, the 49ers temporarily played a home game at Stanford Stadium. State Farm Stadium — 2020 Because of Bay Area COVID-19 restrictions, the 49ers temporarily relocated their home games to State Farm Stadium in Arizona during the 2020 season. Levi’s Stadium — 2014-present The 49ers moved to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in 2014. The stadium has become one of the NFL’s major venues and has hosted Super Bowl 50, the College Football Playoff National Championship, international soccer and numerous other major events. In 2026, Levi’s Stadium also became the site of Super Bowl LX, making it the only stadium in history scheduled to host both a Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup matches in the same calendar year. The Great 49ers Coaches Buck Shaw 1946-1954 Lawrence “Buck” Shaw was the first head coach in franchise… Continue reading San Francisco 49ers History
NFL CONFIDENCE PICK SHEET WEEK 2 09/17-20-21/2026
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 round of the 2000 NFL draft was Tom Brady selected in? Answer below pick sheet All Times EDT (As You all know EDT is really AST [Atlantic Standard Time .:Politicians just don’t know how to tell the truth. GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 09/17/26 20:20 1 PRIME VIDEO Lions (1–0) 31 BILLS (1–0) 41 9 9/9 SUNDAY 09/20/26 13:00 2 FOX PANTHERS (0–1) 34 @ Falcons (0–1) 3 2 11/11 3 CBS Saints (0–1) 24 @ RAVENS (1–0) 17 14 11/3 4 FOX Vikings (1–0) 9 @ BEARS.1–0) 3 7 11/10 5 CBS Bengals (1–0) 20 @ TEXANS (0–1) 6 3 11/13 6 CBS Steelers (1–0) 3 @ PATRIOTS (0–1) 20 8 19/5 7 FOX PACKERS (0–1) 20 @ Jets (1–0) 17 (ot) 4 23/1 8 CBS Browns (0–1) 23 @ BUCCANEERS (0–1) 19 15 23/16 9 FOX EAGLES (1–0) 24 @ Titans (0–1) 20. 12 35/4 . SUNDAY 09/20/26 16:05 10 CBS Jaguars (1–0) 13 @ BRONCOS (0–1) 20 1 36/3 11 CBS Raiders (1–0) 26 @ CHARGERS (0–1) 14 10 36/13 SUNDAY 09/20/26 16:25 12 FOX SEAHAWKS (1–0) 31 Cardinals (1–0) 7 5 41/8 13 FOX Commanders (0–1) 20 COWBOYS (0–1) 37 6 47/2 14 FOX Dolphins (0–1) 13 49’ERS (1–0) 37 16 63/14 SUNDAY 09/20/26 20:20 15 NBC Colts (0–1) 30 @ Chiefs (1–0) 33 (OT) 11 74/25 MONDAY 09/21/26 20:15 16 ESPN Giants (1–0) 6 @ RAMS (0–1) 28 13 87/28 64%/21% GAMES 11/5 69%/31% Points Possible 136 Tie Break (Total score last game) 18 Total 34 Points off -16 TRIVIA ANSWER The sixth round Views: 1
