# NFC East 2009 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [September 1, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522 "2009-09-01T19:05:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/181 "2009-11-09T14:53:23Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > On top of that the Eagles let the Boys steal a game so a terrible weekend for this Giants fan. Let’s keep in mind – yes, this was a God-awful weekend in the NFC East, but the result of last night’s game was the preferable one. The Giants already went into Dallas and spoiled their coming-out party, so it’s better that the Cowboys have the advantage rather than the Scumbirds. ---
**Author:** ![kidchameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@kidchameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidchameleon)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2009, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/182 "2009-11-09T15:12:24Z")
Things are looking up for Cowboys fans. We just beat the Eagles, the Giants are in a slump, the Redskins are a catastrophe and none of the next three games are against winning opponents. I wonder what the over/under on Demarcus Ware’s sacks will be against the porous Green Bay line next week. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/183 "2009-11-09T15:35:04Z")
> [@Hal\_Briston](#): > > Let’s keep in mind – yes, this was a God-awful weekend in the NFC East, but the result of last night’s game was the preferable one. The Giants already went into Dallas and spoiled their coming-out party, so it’s better that the Cowboys have the advantage rather than the Scumbirds. This is true, but I hate the Boys being in first. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2009, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/184 "2009-11-09T16:21:53Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > This is true, but I hate the Boys being in first. Don’t worry…December is right around the corner. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2009, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/185 "2009-11-09T17:19:56Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > On top of that the Eagles let the Boys steal a game… What game were you watching? In the one I saw it sure looked like they won. Looking at the stat sheet it sure looks like they won. Cowboys led in 1st Downs 18 17, 3rd down efficiency 7-15 4-12, Total Plays 61 57, Total Yards 358 297, Passing 282 208, Comp-Att 21-34 16-30, Yards per pass 8.3 6.9, Penalties 11-70 8-82, Turnovers 1 2, Time of Possession 31:44 28:16. “Steal”? Hardly. It was a well fought, close game and one team did what it took at the end to put it away. ---
**Author:** ![dnooman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/186 "2009-11-12T04:02:03Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > That was a dismal game and the Giants made some really bone-headed mistakes. On top of that the Eagles let the Boys steal a game so a terrible weekend for this Giants fan. > > I cannot believe the odd way the Giants found to lose this game. As a Giants fan, I have to say that so far this season has been like the first part of a rollercoaster. Waaay up, then waaay down. I can only hope that like most rollercoasters, this is the bottom and things either go up or sideways from here. I can’t take anymore down. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/187 "2009-11-12T14:23:47Z")
You’ll excuse us, the fans of 1-7 teams, if we don’t shed a tear for you. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/188 "2009-11-15T17:53:25Z")
> [@EllisDee](#): > > It’s a bit of a pain in the ass to compile division rankings, so I’m thinking quarterly reports should suffice. Here’s the first quarter report: > > #1 NFC East **11-4** (73%) > #2 NFC North **7-3** (70%) > #3 AFC North **7-5** (58%) > #4 NFC South **7-8** (47%) > #5 AFC East **5-7** (42%) > #6 AFC South **4-6** (40%) > #7 AFC West **5-8** (38%) > #8 NFC West **3-8** (27%) > > #1 NFC **12-7** (63%) > #2 AFC **7-12** (37%) Here’s the rankings at the halfway point, excluding Thursday’s game: #1 AFC South **12-7** (63%) #2 NFC East **13-10** (57%) #3 AFC North **11-9** (55%) #4 NFC South **13-11** (54%) #5 NFC North **10-10** (50%) #5 AFC East **9-9** (50%) #7 AFC West **8-12** (40%) #8 NFC West **7-15** (32%) #1 AFC **19-16** (54%) #2 NFC **16-19** (46%) Games are about to start so I’ll just make a couple quick observations. The NFC – and the NFC East specifically – really shit the bed in the second quarter. The East went 2-6 while the conference as a whole went 4-12. The fact that the East is still ranked #2 after that miserable a second quarter demonstrates how impressive the first quarter lead really was. The NFC North wasn’t much better, going 3-7 in the second quarter and dropping down from #2 to a two-way tie for #5. It’s interesting that only two divisions are under .500, and of course they’re the two putrid western divisions. They are a true marvel of consistency out there. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/189 "2009-11-15T18:03:23Z")
Anyone else notice that the other teams in the AFC South are taking it in turns to finish second to the Colts? Well, Tennessee won the division, but everyone knew they weren’t winning the Super Bowl. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/190 "2009-11-16T18:51:42Z")
The AFC South is really starting to pull away from the East, what with Indy and Jacksonville pulling out last minute wins while the Titans leveled Buffalo. I think the Texans might have had a bye, so that’s 3-0 for the South as they feasted on the comically inept AFC East. Meanwhile, both the Cowboys and Eagles lost, so the NFC East will have to rally in a major way if they hope to catch up. Let’s hear it for the Redskins, way to represent for both the division and the conference. _Hail to the Redskins Hail victory Braves on the warpath Fight! For ol’ DC_ ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/191 "2009-11-16T19:04:37Z")
The Texans were indeed on a bye - not that anyone other than people with Texans on their fantasy teams noticed. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/192 "2009-11-18T18:30:03Z")
So…Atlanta @ NYG this week. Will we see 13-in-a-row? ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/193 "2009-11-18T18:36:12Z")
13 of what in a row? Bad fantasy performances from Brandon Jacobs? ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2009, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/194 "2009-11-18T19:26:28Z")
The away team has won every contest dating back to the 80s regardless of who was having a better year at the time. ---
**Author:** ![VarlosZ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d78d45/32.png) [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/195 "2009-11-18T19:50:10Z")
Giants are 6.5 point favorites. I just can’t see why they’d be favored by more than a field goal. So, you know, bet the farm on New York. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/196 "2009-11-20T18:13:35Z")
Michael Turner is out, or at least very banged up, and Ryan appears to be going through a bit of a sophmore slump. ---
**Author:** ![ReticulatingSplines](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/197 "2009-11-20T18:22:53Z")
Oh cool, an NFC East thread. Are there any other Redskins fans here? Misery loves company. ---
**Author:** ![kidchameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@kidchameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidchameleon)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/198 "2009-11-20T18:27:09Z")
> [@ReticulatingSplines](#): > > Oh cool, an NFC East thread. Are there any other Redskins fans here? Misery loves company. Dan Snyder drove them off. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ReticulatingSplines](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e274bd/32.png) [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/199 "2009-11-20T18:30:13Z")
> [@kidchameleon](#): > > Dan Snyder drove them off. 😉 Yeah, no kidding…the worst aspect of this season is that now, after plucking Sherman Lewis from the bingo hall, they’re actually playing a little bit better, only reinforcing Snyder’s propensity for meddling needlessly. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfc-east-2009/508522/200 "2009-11-20T18:42:21Z")
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