UptownHardHitta Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) http://sigroup.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/2011-nfl-preview-peter-king-predicts-falcons-over-chargers-in-super-bowl-xlvi/2011 NFL Preview: Peter King Predicts Falcons over Chargers in Super Bowl XLVICan senior NFL writer Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) correctly predict who plays in the Super Bowl for the second year in a row? King was on the money last year when he said the Packers and Steelers would reach football’s Promised Land. Now, after a four-week road trip through over 20 training camps, King predicts the Falcons will take down the Chargers, 24–20, in Super Bowl XLVI. This year’s NFL Preview also contains detailed scouting reports for every single team and a list of eight great matchups for every division.The six regional covers for the Sept. 5 NFL Preview—on newsstands Wednesday—feature Jerod Mayo (Patriots), Calvin Pace (Jets), Curtis Lofton (Falcons), Lamarr Woodley (Steelers), Clay Matthews (Packers) and DeMarcus Ware (Cowboys). Below is the last time each team appeared on the cover and how many appearances they’ve had overall: Falcons: Sept. 6, 2010 (NFL Preview, regional cover); seventh appearance Patriots: Jan. 24, 2011 (divisional playoff loss to the Jets); 25th appearance Jets: Jan. 24, 2011 (divisional playoff win over the Patriots); 22nd appearance Steelers: Jan. 30, 2011 (AFC championship game win over the Jets); 39th appearance Packers: Feb. 14, 2011 (Super Bowl XLV win over the Steelers); 36th appearance Cowboys: July 26, 2010 (Miles Austin/training camp); 48th appearancePETER KING’S PREDICTIONSREGULAR SEASON (page 70)AFC EAST AFC NORTH AFC SOUTH AFC WEST1. Patriots (12–4) 1. Steelers (10–6) 1. Colts (10–6) 1. Chargers (11–5)2. Jets (10–6)* 2. Ravens (10–6)* 2. Texans (9–7) 2. Chiefs (8–8)3. Bills (7–9) 3. Browns (8–8) 3. Jaguars (7–9) 3. Raiders (7–9)4. Dolphins (6–10) 4. Bengals (3–13) 4. Titans (6–10) 4. Broncos (5–11)NFC EAST NFC NORTH NFC SOUTH NFC WEST1. Eagles (10–6) 1. Packers (11–5) 1. Saints (10–6) 1. Rams (9–7)2. Cowboys (9–7) 2. Lions (10–6)* 2. Falcons (10–6)* 2. Cardinals (7–9)3. Giants (9–7) 3. Bears (8–8) 3. Buccaneers (8–8) 3. Seahawks (6–10)4. Redskins (5–11) 4. Vikings (6–10) 4. Panthers (4–12) 4. 49ers (5–11)*Wild-card teamPLAYOFFSAFC WILD-CARD ROUND NFC WILD-CARD ROUND(5) Ravens 20, (4) Colts 17 (5) Falcons 30, (4) Rams 20(3) Steelers 30, (6) Jets 20 (3) Eagles 16. (6) Lions 10AFC DIVISIONAL ROUND NFC DIVISIONAL ROUNDRavens 23, (1) Patriots 21 Falcons 27, (1) Packers 25(2) Chargers 16, Steelers (15) (2) Saints 23, Eagles 17AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEChargers 22, Ravens 16 Falcons 26, Saints 17SUPER BOWL XLVIFalcons 24, Chargers 20At least he has more confidence than your fan base has had recently. Needless to say, I disagree but what's that worth around here anyway. Edited August 30, 2011 by UptownHardHitta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern_Falcon Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I couldn't ask for a better playoff run then Knocking out the packers and then the saints to go to the super bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 That must hurt u seeing that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupey Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 i hope he never goes to rehab then if he was right last year and is right again this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 You're right, King is on drugs if he thinks the Aints are going to make it to the NFC Championship game. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDash Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Well he picked 2010 Pitt last year and thats not to far off...http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/peter_king/09/07/mail/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) I couldn't ask for a better playoff run then Knocking out the packers and then the saints to go to the super bowland the Eagles only thing I see happening differently is we win the division and have home games not a wild card. Saints get the wild card and they don't make the championship game they lose in the first round Edited August 30, 2011 by B_Lo_Touchdowns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I hope P. King is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'm not going to be a hypocrite on this. I don't really care for Peter King or his takes on anything NFL-related.....so I'm not going to change my mind just because of this prediction.I mean, it's nice and everything but for me I would attach more significance to it if it came from an analyst I respect like Mayock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 he is kind of a jinx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'm not going to be a hypocrite on this. I don't really care for Peter King or his takes on anything NFL-related.....so I'm not going to change my mind just because of this prediction.I mean, it's nice and everything but for me I would attach more significance to it if it came from an analyst I respect like Mayock.Yea, most here have trashed King in the past so it'll be interesting to see if our MB brethren suddenly jump on board.I think he's a good writer, but I don't necessarily think he knows what he's talking about regarding football if that makes sense.Kind of cool that Lofton gets the cover though, I might have to get someone to send me a copy since I'm sure they won't sell those issues up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think he's a good writer, but I don't necessarily think he knows what he's talking about regarding football if that makes sense.That's a much more eloquent way to put it that I ever could slam....and I agree totally. I do think King is a good writer....I just don't trust his actual knowledge of the game. He's almost like an "Entertainment Tonight" style writer for the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'm not going to be a hypocrite on this. I don't really care for Peter King or his takes on anything NFL-related.....so I'm not going to change my mind just because of this prediction.I mean, it's nice and everything but for me I would attach more significance to it if it came from an analyst I respect like Mayock.In this case, I actually find it more significant. The fact that Peter King has never been a vocal supporter of the Falcons - and in fact, has been hypercritical of our players and our team in general makes this prediction even more significant than that of Mayock. Regardless of how we may feel about the reporter - this means that he saw something he obviously has not seen from our team in the past. This is a 180º turnaround in his opinion of the Falcons.While it means nothing in the actual outcome of the season any more than any other prediction - it is significant in the fact that he predicted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 This just in!! -**** freezes over!!Film at 11:00.I've never really cared much for Peter King, but the guy knows his stuff.I cant believe he picked us this year. And the way he picked us- as a wildcard team? Seems so surreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 In this case, I actually find it more significant. The fact that Peter King has never been a vocal supporter of the Falcons - and in fact, has been hypercritical of our players and our team in general makes this prediction even more significant than that of Mayock. Regardless of how we may feel about the reporter - this means that he saw something he obviously has not seen from our team in the past. This is a 180º turnaround in his opinion of the Falcons.I can see your side to it Tandy but for me I attach no special significance to King's prediction. He rode that "Panthers win Superbowl Train" for several years....to the point where he actually looked foolish.About the 180 turnaround.....if I respected or valued King's football knowledge it might carry more weight with me. It doesn't. King doesn't impress me as the type of NFL writer who is breaking down film from Monday to Thursday. He's too busy talking about his favorite cafe lattes....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beernuts Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Predictions are worth less than the paper they are written on, by anyone - but the idea of knocking off teh Packers and saints in their place on the way to winning the super bowl? that dream only gets better if you make those home playoff gamesas to Peter King, I do think he knows what he is talking about - he has good sources who make him educated - does it mean he is always right? of course not - has he gotten very bombastic as his "star" has risen? absolutely - but I have always read his column I also think it is intereesting looking at his predictions for records - no 12 win team in the NFC - means he at least thinks there is no one dominant team in the conference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 You might as well take the top 16 paper teams and throw a dart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 You might as well take the top 16 paper teams and throw a dart.Funny, cause that's how most of the "experts" do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 In this case, I actually find it more significant. The fact that Peter King has never been a vocal supporter of the Falcons - and in fact, has been hypercritical of our players and our team in general makes this prediction even more significant than that of Mayock. Regardless of how we may feel about the reporter - this means that he saw something he obviously has not seen from our team in the past. This is a 180º turnaround in his opinion of the Falcons.While it means nothing in the actual outcome of the season any more than any other prediction - it is significant in the fact that he predicted it.I kind of think he's jumping on the bandwagon before a lot of people do. Sure, we didn't have our best game in the playoffs but we were 13-3 and look to have improved with our offseason additions. We have more stability than I think we've ever had and we're relatively young in our key spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro2000 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Like I said in another post, I think a lot of media is going to have us in the superbowl because they don't like to pick defending champs (Packers), and the other trendy choice is the Eagles, and off season winners rarely win, and with YKW as QB they could be a train wreck. That leaves us and the Aints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JoeSr Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) http://sigroup.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/2011-nfl-preview-peter-king-predicts-falcons-over-chargers-in-super-bowl-xlvi/At least he has more confidence than your fan base has had recently. Needless to say, I disagree but what's that worth around here anyway.The AFMB is NOT representative of the Falcons fan base crazy. Edited August 30, 2011 by JoeSr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarok Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Isn't this just as bad as say Matt Ryan getting the Madden Cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Isn't this just as bad as say Matt Ryan getting the Madden Cover?Hopefully not -- it's just a regional cover, not the national cover.I'm kind of curious to see which of the six covers are on sale here in DC. Probably the Steelers... :wacko: Edited August 30, 2011 by virginiafalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamee101 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hopefully not... it's just a regional cover, not the national cover.I'm kind of curious to see which of the six covers are on sale here in DC.Woodley. I'd bet $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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