2010 Bears

[Dan Michler]

The Jets could be a dangerous matchup for the Patriots.  They were embarrassed last time.  That being said, I think the Patriots are just too good.  Pats win 26-13.

Baltimore and Pittsburgh are pretty evenly matched.  There needs to be 1 upset this week, and this is the one I'm picking.  Baltimore 23-18.

Seattle had their one shining moment last week.  The Bears roll them 31-6.

Atlanta has been almost unbeatable at home for 2 years.  I am going to be rooting hard for the Packers in this one.  I'd love to see a Bears/Packers NFC title game.  However, the Packers are a mistake-ridden team that seems to find a way to beat themselves far too often this season (and almost did against Philly).  Atlanta wins 30-22.

[pdga#7648]

Baltimore and Pittsburgh are pretty evenly matched.  There needs to be 1 upset this week, and this is the one I'm picking.  Baltimore 23-18.

of course you are!   

[pdga#7648]

and that makes sense.   cause if the Cheaters from New England do lose, it is almost a guaranteed 7th Superbowl to add to our already most in the NFL, IF they beat Baltimore.  

   Cause we all know the Champs will be from the AFC, the better of the 2 conferences!!!

[Steven Jacobs]

Atlanta will beat the Pack in a close game.

Bears will roll over the 1 win Seahawks

Baltimore over Pittsburgh in a  very close one

Jets will fight hard but not enough to beat the Patriots

[Tom McManus]

and that makes sense.   cause if the Cheaters from New England do lose, it is almost a guaranteed 7th Superbowl to add to our already most in the NFL, IF they beat Baltimore.  

   Cause we all know the Champs will be from the AFC, the better of the 2 conferences!!!

How do you determine the better conference? The last 20 Super Bowls the NFC is 11-9.  This year the record for head to head was AFC 34-30, a winning record yes, but nowhere enough to say that it is the better conference.  The AFC is top heavy but not better than the NFC. I would actually say that the AFC is the worse conference because it is across the board less competitive.

[pdga#7648]

AFC had 132 wins.
NFC had 126 wins.

This decade the AFC has dominated.

OVERALL HISTORY I would say the NFC is  the best.

But in the last 10-12 years, the AFC is the better conference. And this year is the same. 


I should have been more specific, sorry Mr McManus

[pdga#7648]

but I will say this.  
NO TEAM in the AFC won their division with a LOSING RECORD!!



To you NFC fans that probably means more competitve, but actually its being pathetic.

[Tom McManus]

but I will say this.  
NO TEAM in the AFC won their division with a LOSING RECORD!!



To you NFC fans that probably means more competitve, but actually its being pathetic.

And only one team has done it in the NFC which means that the AFC is much better? Okay, if you say so.

[pdga#7648]

cmon now Tom. look at it Sir.

The remaining AFC teams have 49 wins, the NFC has 41.
And I rephrased my initial comment, to the last 10-12 years. Now if you still think you have a case in the last 10-12 years, feel free to explain it. But 8 Superbowl winners to 4, not much of an argument on your end. The last decade was dominated by the AFC, and no signs of that slowing down anytime soon.


I really don't think any team in the NFC can beat Balt, Pitt or Pats except maybe Packers.  Bears were already humiliated by Pats. Green Bay also lost to them.  Falcons lost to the Steelers already this year, with Charlie Batch at QB.  Hell, even the Jets would beat Seattle.





I think the NFC is on the clock when the draft starts??

[Dan Michler]

cmon now Tom. look at it Sir.

The remaining AFC teams have 49 wins, the NFC has 41.

Stating that the remaining AFC playoff teams have more wins than the remaining NFC playoff teams only supports Tom's argument that the AFC is top heavy.  Most of those wins were against other AFC teams.

Trying to decipher which conference is better is a trivial argument.

[pdga#7648]

bottom line is this.

His favorite team is a NFC, mine happens to be an AFC team. This argument would go on forever if we wanted it to.


I'm willing to bet 5 Champion Discs, that an AFC team will win the Superbowl.   Just to prove that the AFC is better NOW, as we speak.

[Jon Brakel]

I want to see the Bears and Packers win this weekend...would love to see a Bears/Packers NFC Championship game.

[pdga#7648]

cmon now Tom. look at it Sir.

The remaining AFC teams have 49 wins, the NFC has 41.

Stating that the remaining AFC playoff teams have more wins than the remaining NFC playoff teams only supports Tom's argument that the AFC is top heavy.  Most of those wins were against other AFC teams.

Trying to decipher which conference is better is a trivial argument.

but in all honesty, I really dont understand your theories.  The AFC is top heavy, cause most of their wins came against other AFC teams??  Really? so that means most of the NFC wins came against other NFC teams, right?
132 wins on the season for AFC, only 126 for NFC.
AFC was 34-30 against the NFC
9 AFC teams had a .500 or better record, only 7 NFC teams did.  Need I go on you 2?


The TOP 5 QB's on the season were, Rivers, P. Manning, Brees, Schaub, E. Manning.  3 AFC
The TOP 5 RB's were,  Foster, Charles, Turner, Johnson, Jones-Drew. 4 AFC
The TOP 5 WR's were,   Lloyd, White, Wayne, Jennings, Wallace.  3 AFC

Thats just the offensive stats, need I really go to the defense??
Pittsburgh gave up the LEAST amount of points, and least yards per game vs the RUN, by a landslide!
Ed Reed(BALT) led the NFL in interceptions, follwed by McCourty(PATS) and Polamalu(PITT)

I would love to hear how the AFC is top heavy in your minds. Or just be the men you are supposed to be and admit it, the NFC is the weaker conference. It's not that hard.

Watch, I can do it. The Patriots are a better team this year than Pittsburrgh

[jasonc]

The NFL has a strong desire for parity across the board.  This meaningless discussion of which conference is better on a BEARS thread is proof that the NFL is still king of all major American sports because of continued parity.

Sure, wins are important but 132 vs. 126 does not exactly look like a runaway victory for the AFC.  I believe that works out to 51% or 52%.  This does not qualify as a landslide victory for the AFC over the NFC in the 2010 season.  

[pdga#7648]

great point Jason. But just answer 1 question, with a yes or a no. and I will stop talking on this thread.




is 52% or 51%  BETTER than 48% or 49%  ?

[KenGmoney1]

If you run the statistics at a .05 level which is the common thing to do, there is no significant difference. 

[pdga#7648]

thats true Kenny.

I will stop. you can't get any logic through to those 2 anyway. They are stuck with their teams, which is understanable. They have to live off some hope.

All I know is they can't get over the fact that they are down 6-3,   and 6-1 in Superbowl Trophies.  Which again, I understand the jealousy     It's usually just those 2 over and over trying to argue these topics


And I knew it when I posted it, NO ONE wanting to stand up for the NFC and take the bet of 5 NEW Champion Discs. 
I rest my case, your Honor!

[Jon Brakel]

I don't understand why anyone would care if the the NFC is better than than the AFC. Whether a team is in the NFC or the AFC is entirely arbitrary and irrelevant. Each team drafts and coaches its players independently of each other. I don't get it.

[pdga#7648]

it's entertainment Jon. need something to do waiting 7 days to watch another game.

[Steven Jacobs]

thats true Kenny.

I will stop. you can't get any logic through to those 2 anyway. They are stuck with their teams, which is understanable. They have to live off some hope.

All I know is they can't get over the fact that they are down 6-3,   and 6-1 in Superbowl Trophies.  Which again, I understand the jealousy     It's usually just those 2 over and over trying to argue these topics


And I knew it when I posted it, NO ONE wanting to stand up for the NFC and take the bet of 5 NEW Champion Discs.  
I rest my case, your Honor!

Either side can win any game.  Look at the SEAHAWKS!  The odds are too slim to bet 5 Champion Discs on.  Anything can happen  .  It doesn't matter which conference is better.  What matters is what team wins the Super Bowl.