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Some things are worth waiting for. Certainly the weekly NFL picks — as well as pics — of Jaime Edmondson fall into that category. And there’s actually a reasonable excuse for posting them a little late: helping Jaime update her season totals. Really? Really.
Jaime in her Bears look. Not to mention slightly bare look.
This is what some of us like to think of as work. In your dreams; in my reality. Yes, it’s an unfair world (for others).
For the early games of Week 13, Jaime has Chicago over Kansas City, New England over Indianapolis, New York Jets over Washington, Pittsburgh over Cincinnati, Atlanta over Houston, Tampa B ay over, Carolina, Bufalo over Tennesee (in her hardest call; so she says, and we will take her at her word), Minnesota over Denver and Miami over Oakland (a reminder — in case you need one — Jaime is a former Dolphins cheerleader, so don’t ever expect her to go against her Fins.
If things go according to plan (which they occasionally do, the late-game selections will be posted before sundown (somewhere in the world).
OK, so that didn’t happen, unless possibly if you live on the West Coast or in the Pacific Ocean somewhere. Certainly not Jaime’s fault.
Anyway, her late-afternoon picks: Baltimore over Cleveland, San Francisco over St. Louis, Dallas over Arizona and Green Bay over the New York Giants. For the night game, Jaime like New Orleans over Detroit.
Of course, you always can follow Jaime on her Twitter account at jaimeedmondson.
And for those who prefer her writing skills to her physical assets (she does have a mind — along with a great sense of humor), Jaime also has her “Play By Playmate” sports column at playboy.com. As a special bonus for college football fans, there is an inside look at her latest pictorial that features the best college teams of the Playboy era (meaning since 1957 when the magazine first started its Pigskin Preview).
Still not enough Jaime? Well, she does have her own web site that features her photos of all the NFL teams, 2012 calendars and more at jaimeedmondson.net.
OK, for all those who have had enough of Playboy Playmate Jaime (no one around here falls into that category and never will), here are some NFL notes from the league’s department of information (and hope, even for downtrodden teams:
Since 1990 when the 12-team playoff format was instituted, 15 teams have reached the postseason despite having a losing record after 11 games. Included are teams from the last seven season. Of those seven, six have gone on to win at least one playoff game. The Seattle Seahawks reached the divisional playoffs after a 5-6 start last season.
Quarterbacks with 30+ TD passes in at least three seasons:
Brett Favre: 9
Peyton Manning*: 6
Dan Marino: 4
Drew Brees*: 3
Kurt Warner: 3
* Indicates active
Dating to last year, Green Bay has have won 17 consecutive games including the playoffs – the longest streak in team history. A victory against the New York Giants would make the the Packers can the eighth team to win 18 consecutive games including the playoffs, tying for the second longest winning streak in NFL history (New England, 21, 2003-2004).
Longest winning streaks in NFL history, including playoffs:
21: 2003-2004 New England Patriots
18: 2007 New England Patriots, 1997-1998 Denver Broncos, 1989-1990San Francisco 49ers, 1972-1973 Miami Dolphins, 1941-1942 Chicago Bears, 1933-1934 Chicago Bears
17: 2010-present Green Bay Packers
Enough of that statistical stuff. Here are figures that most can appreciate a lot easier. And, as always, thank you, Jaime.
