Duffin v Duffy – The Results

13 Oct

In our fourth Head to Head of the season Running Back Matt Duffin took on Running Back Coach Neil Duffy. Here’s how they got on…

Colts 27 Texans 20

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Matt was pretty bullish about this one and said that the Colts would win by 16. He got the outcome right but there was only one score in it in the end. 1-0.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Coach Duffy also correctly predicted a Colts win, but thought it would be closer than it was. He’s also 1-0.

Redskins 19 Falcons 25

MattDuffinDUFFIN:Just like the Colts/Texans game Duffin gets the winner right but over-eggs the winning margin, although only by three points this time. He goes 2-0.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Neil couldn’t see the ‘Skins breaking Atlanta’s unbeaten start to the season and he was right, although they ran them very, very close. He also goes 2-0.

Browns 33 Ravens 30

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Steelers fan Duffin doesn’t like either of these teams, and went with the Ravens based on home advtange. His first slip up of the week. 2-1.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: The stats said thid would be close (they were right). Duffy thought the Ravens would pull out the win (he was wrong). 2-1.

Seahawks 24 Bengals 27

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Everyone appears to be waiting for the Seahawks to turn the corner and show the sort of form that has taken them to back-to-back Super Bowls. Duffin did the same, and the wait continues. He’s down to 2-2.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Steelers fan Duffy backed the Bengals despite how much it clearly pained him, and he was rewarded for his sacrifice. 3-1.

Rams 10 Packers 24

MattDuffinDUFFIN: “I think the Packers will dominate the Rams in every aspect of this game. Green Bay by two scores.” How about that for a prediction? 3-2.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: “Packers comfortably” said our resident Viking. Yep, pretty much. 4-1.


Bears 18 Chiefs 17

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Duffin had no idea why he fancied the Chiefs. Maybe because the Bears have been awful Matt? Still, the Chiefs haven’t been much better, and they lost this close one. 3-3.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: He reckoned it was going to be a high-scoring game as these were the two teams with highest average points against record, and the Chiefs would win. Wrong on both counts. 4-2.

Saints 17 Eagles 39

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Duffin didn’t think this would be a particularly exciting game, and it probably wasn’t if you’re a Saints fan. His call of a New Orleans win by 7 though? Yeesh. 3-4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Oh Neil. If you’re going to go by the stats then go by the stats my man. The numbers told him the Eagles would win, but you knew better didn’t you? No. No you didn’t. 4-3.

Jaguars 31 Buccaneers 38

MattDuffinDUFFIN: By complete fluke, Duffin gets himself back to 4-4 by backing the Bucs.


NeilDuffyDUFFY: Having gone for a tie, this is the game that could have made Coach Duffy look like an absolute genius. As it was, we very nearly had overtime and a very excited Irishman but alas, you know, the Jags. 4-4.

Bills 14 Titans 13

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Finally Duffin admitted he was completely guessing with this one, but miraculously he got it pretty much spot on to go to 5-4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: “Stats suggest it will be close game, but the Titans have had one big win against poor opposition and then two losses to weak or weakened teams, which inflates their stats, so Bills by 10. It was closer than that but you can’t argue with the workings out. 5-4.

Cardinals 42 Lions 17

MattDuffinDUFFIN: The Lions are terrible at the moment and the Cardinals haven’t looked this strong in years. Put those two things together and it’s no wonder Matt went for a road win. 6-4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: “Arizona by a large margin”. Ding. 6-4.


Patriots 30 Cowboys 6

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Duffin couldn’t have been more accurate with this one. Fairly one-sided it was, Pats by three scores it was. 7-4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Duffy says to always bet on the team most likely to cheat, but the Pats didn’t even need to. He’s also up to 7-4.

Broncos 16 Raiders 10

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Denver spluttered their way to another win, which Mr Duffin thought would be by a larger margin. It matters not, he’s gone to 8-4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: You could tell Coach Duffy thought about siding the Raiders for a brief second, but he’ll be glad he didn’t. 8-4.

49ers 27 Giants 30

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Another guess by Duffin, and another chalked up to the W column as he backed the Giants. 9-4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: He probably didn’t think this would be as close as it was (I’ve seen his sums, he didn’t) but he backed the right horse in this remarkable game. 9-4.

Steelers 24 Chargers 20

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Our Pittsburgh fans were only ever going to pick the Steelers in Monday Night Football, and doing so leaves Duffin with a final record of 10-4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: His heart said Steelers, his head said Steelers and most importantly his stats said Steelers to also leave Duffy on 10-4.

So there we have it. This week’s Head to Head finishes in a 10-4 tie and as a result the Coaches and Staff lead after four rounds 38-23 to 35-26. It’s still all to play for, so be sure to check back on Thursday for this week’s predictions.

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Head to Head: Duffin v Duffy

08 Oct

If there’s one thing sure to split opinion quickly it’s the age-old battle of who knows more about the NFL, the players or the staff?

To try and resolve the issue once and for all players take on coaches and backroom staff one on one to try and decide once and for all who really knows their stuff.

The concept is pretty simple: each week one Eagles player and one staff member will go head to head predicting the outcome of the weekend’s NFL games, and by the end of the season the true power houses will emerge.

In week one Wide Receiver Chris Cowley took on Club Chairman and Offensive Coordinator Neale McMaster battled out a 6-10 draw. Two weeks ago Head Coach Will White defeated Tight End Jack Judge by a score of 13-3 to 11-5, and last week Vice Chairman Mark Chilton edged passed Offensive Lineman and Rookie of the Year Danny Cousins.

Heading into this week where Running back Matt Duffin takes on Running back coach Neil Duffy, the Coaches and Staff lead the players 28-19 to 25-22.

Coach Duffy, our resident Viking, has gone for a scientific approach to this weekend’s games. He has calculated the average scores for each team to come up with a formula to work out who is more likely to win. Duffin on the other hand, has made it up as he went along. Let’s see how it goes…

Colts @ Texans (Thursday Night Football – Sky Sports 1 HD, Friday 01:25)

MattDuffinDUFFIN: I think the Colts will beat the Texans quite convincingly in this one. Indy by 16. Colts win.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: The Texans are struggling (as usual), and the Colts without Luck, this will be a close game, but not in a good way. Colts win. Just.

Redskins @ Falcons

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Falcons to remain unbeaten against the Skins and win by nine. Falcons win.


NeilDuffyDUFFY: It’s hard to see Washington break the Falcons winning start to the season. Falcons win.

Browns @ Ravens

MattDuffinDUFFIN: I dislike both of these teams but will have to go with the Ravens due to the home field advantage. Ravens by 4.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: The stats say this will be close, but I think the Ravens will be energised by their win last week. Ravens win.

Seahawks @ Bengals

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Seahawks to ruin the Bengals’ 100% record in a close one. Seahawks by 3.


NeilDuffyDUFFY: The Bengals have looked annoyingly solid in every game so far, it’s hard to see them slipping up here. Bengals win.

Rams @ Packers

MattDuffinDUFFIN: I think the Packers will dominate the Rams in every aspect of this game. Green Bay by two scores.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Packers comfortably.


Bears @ Chiefs

MattDuffinDUFFIN: No idea why I fancy the Chiefs for this one but Kansas by 8.


NeilDuffyDUFFY: The two teams with the highest average points against. This will be a high scoring game, but the Chiefs offence will make the difference.

Saints @ Eagles (Sky Sports 2 HD, Sunday 17:30)

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Can’t imagine this being the most exciting of games, but I’ll go with the Saints by 7.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Stats suggest the Eagles will win, but it is close and with Brees back, I think stats be damned, it’s the Saints to win this one.

Jaguars @ Buccaneers

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Not sure about this one at all but I’ll go with the home team. Buccaneers win by 5.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: The stats say it will be a tie, but we don’t need stats to know it will be a boring game. I would like the London Jagwars to win, though I will be brave and trust the numbers to say a tie.

Bills @ Titans

MattDuffinDUFFIN: This one is a complete guess, I know next to nothing about either team. Bills by a score.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Stats suggest it will be close game, but the Titans have had one big win against poor opposition and then two losses to weak or weakened teams, which inflates their stats, so Bills by 10.

Cardinals @ Lions

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Can’t see the Lions breaking their 0.000 record against the Cardinals. Cards by two scores.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Arizona by a large margin.


Patriots @ Cowboys (Sky Sports 2 HD, Sunday 21:15)

MattDuffinDUFFIN: With the Pats unbeaten so far and the Cowboys with so many injuries, I reckon this could be fairly one sided. Pats by 3 scores.

NeilDuffyDUFFY: Always bet on the team most likely to cheat. Patriots to win.


Broncos @ Raiders

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Can’t imagine the Raiders will be able to cope with Denver. Broncos by 13.


NeilDuffyDUFFY: The Raiders are playing better than usual, but you have to go with the Broncos.

49ers @ Giants (Sky Sports 2 HD, Monday 01:30)

MattDuffinDUFFIN: Another guess, but I’ll go with Manning over Kaepernick. Giants by 7.


NeilDuffyDUFFY: The 49ers are the lowest scoring team by a significant margin, so this has to be the Giants.

Steelers @ Chargers (Sky Sports 1 HD, Tuesday 01:15)

MattDuffinDUFFIN: As a Steelers fan I’m going to have to back them in this one. Steelers by 9.


NeilDuffyDUFFY: Heart, head and stats all say Steelers…


Summary

Match Duffin Duffy
Colts @ Texans (TNF) Colts Colts
Redskins @ Falcons Falcons Falcons
Browns @ Ravens Ravens Ravens
Seahawks @ Bengals Seahawks Bengals
Rams @ Packers Packers Packers
Bears @ Chiefs Chiefs Chiefs
Saints @ Eagles Saints Saints
Jaguars @ Buccaneers Buccaneers TIE
Bills @ Titans Bills Bills
Cardinals @ Lions Cardinals Cardinals
Patriots @ Cowboys Patriots Patriots
Broncos @ Raiders Broncos Broncos
49ers @ Giants (SNF) Giants Giants
Steelers @ Chargers (MNF) Steelers Steelers


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