Round Table Week 11
Week 11 of the NFL season is here! We have a great slate of games and a ton of teams on Bye week. As the NFL season continues to kick things into overdrive we are here to provide you insights into the league from some of our favorite brands and analysts. Joining our staff today is special guest:
Brandon Peebler from The Backyard Blitz
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Green Bay finally won a football game and despite their season long woes, currently sit just one game behind the final wild card spot. What are the chances that the Packers turn their season around and still manage to secure a playoff spot?
Jimmy Palucci - Truth Serum Football
You can never really count the Packers out with Aaron Rodgers. However, the Vikings seem like the winners of the NFC North and the Packers may sneak in with the Wildcard.
Jeremiah Kurtz - Truth Serum Football
They have a good chance at the playoffs but if they do make it they’ll be one and done.
David Dzienis - Truth Serum Football
I mean, I'm not entirely sure they are going to run the gauntlet and sneak into the playoffs. They have the skill and the QB to do it, but Aaron Rodgers just seems like he doesn't enjoy playing anymore.
Brandon Peebler - The Backyard Blitz
I think the Packers definitely have a chance, but it is a slim one. They would have to overtake a team that is currently 2 games ahead of them and they just haven’t shown the consistency to this point. But when you have Aaron Rodgers as your QB, there is always a chance.
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Speaking of the Packers, Christian Watson had himself a day. Do you think this was a one week wonder or has Aaron Rodgers finally found another weapon for this offense?
Jimmy Palucci - Truth Serum Football
I think Watson needs to have a few more good games until he's permanent starter worthy. There's no clear #1 as of now, but he may be it.
Jeremiah Kurtz - Truth Serum Football
I wouldn’t say one week wonder but I also wouldn’t call him the new Davante Adams. I see him having a strong finish to the season.
David Dzienis - Truth Serum Football
I've watched this kid from the beginning of the season. He has great potential to be a WR1 for the Packers, but he's rough around the edges and seems nervous, especially around Rodgers.
Brandon Peebler -The Backyard Blitz
A 3 TD type of game from a rookie is just not something that happens very often. Watson himself has had a difficult time staying healthy but in my opinion all signs are pointing up to get more opportunities to be the guy, I just want to see what he does with them. I think it's too early to say he is the new number one guy in GB.
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Now that we’re officially in the second half of the season let’s hand out some awards. Who is your MVP through 10 weeks?
Jimmy Palucci - Truth Serum Football
MVP would have to be Saquon Barkley. I know you can say he's comeback player of the year, but I think his numbers put him in MVP talks.
Jeremiah Kurtz - Truth Serum Football
Justin Jefferson!
David Dzienis - Truth Serum Football
It's got to be Hurts or Tua. As soon as they traded for Brown and Hill, I said they were going to excel this year, and neither have disappointed. If my Steelers don't sneak into the playoffs and make a run, I’d love to see a Dolphins-Eagles Super Bowl!
Brandon Peebler - The Backyard Blitz
I know the trendy pick is to say Mahomes but I truly believe the player most valuable to their team has been Tua Tagovaiola. He has thrown for 18 TDs and only 3 INTs and is leading the league in QBR of 118.4. For me at the midway point it's Tua.
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Who is the current coach of the year?
Jimmy Palucci - Truth Serum Football
Coach of the year I would give to Sirianni. He was almost undefeated leading up to this past week. He turned Jalen Hurts into a must start QB1.
Jeremiah Kurtz - Truth Serum Football
Brian Daboll
David Dzienis - Truth Serum Football
Pete Carroll, no contest. A few others stand out but I feel like they were expected to excel or improve. The Seahawks were expected to be rebuilding but are instead soaring atop the NFC WEST!
Brandon Peebler - The Backyard Blitz
It's Pete Carroll. His team is leading the NFC West with players that no one knows. In the offseason the Seahawks moved on from Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner and it's hard to say they have missed a beat. He is doing more with less and for me it's not even a debate.
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Give me your upset of the week!
Colt Martin - Truth Serum Football -
Upset of the week is tough because a lot of teams have similar records that are playing each other. I would say Packers over Titans.
Jeremiah Kurtz- Truth Serum Football
Cowboys over the Vikings.
David Dzienis - Truth Serum Football
I don't think it should be an upset, but the Steelers over the Bengals. Pittsburgh beat them in week 1 in Cincinnati when they ahd Trubisky at QB and Chase was in the game for Burrow. Now no Chase, a healthy (and hungry) Watt, and home field advantage? Sweet dreams Joey B.
Brandon Peebler - The Backyard Blitz
I don’t know if it is an upset but I have the Cowboys beating the Vikings this week. The Vikings are coming off an extremely emotional win on the road and the Cowboys gave one away in Green Bay last week. Dallas will be locked in and ready to go and I think the Vikings have a bit of a letdown this week.