I'm as holly jolly as anyone, young fella. And I have the Burl Ives physique to match:
True enough. But we're not just about wassailing, or whatever that is. We also have some football to watch, which is better than avoiding all of the boring NBA games where defense is an afterthought and the best players in the league seemingly forgot everything they learned in Little Dribblers.
I remember Little Dribblers! Playing basketball with a bib!
That's not it, although it's easy to see how you'd get confused. You remember the glorious days of my youth basketball experience at various gyms in the North Metro, right?
Sure. It was magic. But I didn't see LeBron there.
He wasn't good enough to hang with me. Yeah, that was a shot against the NBA, but it is time to feel the HYYYYYYYYPPPEE and watch me work!
Minnesota Vikings (-8) vs. Glorious Green Bay Packers. The Packers decided to roll with Brett Hundley once again now that they can't have another miracle playoff rally. I think that is a decision that makes sense, but the problem is that it is a defeatist choice. The Vikings are still hunting a first round bye, but part of me wonders if the Vikings are actually good, or if they have benefited from an NFC North that has not been as good as predicted.That is something that the Vikings homers on KFAN or in the Strib would rather not tell you, but I will because I am not beholden to those corporate narratives. The Vikings have to win the Super Bowl this year, because if they waste this chance then there will be some truth to the narrative about the Vikings we have been told for years. I think the Vikings will be a very tough out, but the Packers will get their revenge. Packers 24, Vikings 17.
It's possible, even without Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams. But it's gonna take some defense and the Packers haven't been playing much of that lately. If the Packers can turn this into a slog, they could win, but a few big plays and it won't be very merry at Lambeau. Vikings 27, Packers 20.
Cleveland Browns (+7) vs. Bear Down Chicago Da Bearz. If you choose to watch this game, you either are a very loyal fan, or really have nothing else to watch. These teams quite frankly suck this year. The Browns are lucky that they do not play in the Premier League, because they would have been relegated already. Da Bearz are hanging on to the hope that it is Trubisky Time, but he is having the normal growing pains. I like Da Bearz because they are slightly more competent. Plus, John Fox can be fired sooner so the Packers can hire Fangio as our next defensive coordinator. Da Bearz Still Suck 9, Clowns 0.
I like the Fangio idea rather a lot. The Bears defense has been far nastier than their available personnel would suggest they should be, so that's a sign of good coaching. As for the rest of it, well, the Bears should be thankful they are playing a terrible team. The Browns have talent, but they are a dumpster fire. It should keep Chicago warm for the holidays. Bears 20, Browns 13.
Merry Christmas, and enjoy this weekend. Watch football if you don't want to talk to family members. Ben out!
3 comments:
i'm predicting the Bears will ruin the Brown's perfect season.
The Vikings are still hunting a first round bye, but part of me wonders if the Vikings are actually good, or if they have benefited from an NFC North that has not been as good as predicted.
They're good. They have 11 wins, five of which have come against teams still alive in the postseason chase.
It was special this year how Aaron Rodgers got a chance to see just how the Green Bay Packers lives would be if he wasn't there.
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