So I think everybody was shocked Thursday night when the Dallas Cowboys shut down the Saints. Because of that, I am 0-1 in both columns so far. So the only way to go is up. If you are sitting comfortably, then I will begin.
Cardinals @ Packers (-14): This is way too much respect given to a mediocre Packers team with a down Aaron Rodgers. Cardinals defense can play a bit. I don't think they win but I think the Cards cover.
Points: Cardinals
Victory: Packers
Ravens @ Falcons (-1.5): PICK'EM! This game is very close IMO. Might be the toughest game I have had to call in a few weeks. At the end of the day, I think I have to go with the better team, but I can't be sure at all.
Victory: Ravens
Bills @ Dolphins (-3.5): I was thinking of double dipping with the Bills for a second straight week until I read that Miami is 4-1 at home this year. So I will be cautious.
Points: Bills
Victory: Dolphins
Panthers (-3.5) @ Buccaneers: Two collapsing teams. I am very tempted to go the upset here, but the Buccaneers defense is not good enough to pull it off IMO.
Points: Panthers
Victory: Panthers
Bears (-3.5) @ Giants: UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!
The Bears are due for a letdown I think. They almost had one against Detroit on Thanksgiving and the Lions have less talent than the Giants do. Giants should have won against Philly. Give me the Giants
Points: Giants
Victory: Giants
Browns @ Texans (-5.5): This could be a high scoring affair. But the Texans have the saavy to handle the Browns. But it could be close
Points: Browns
Victory: Texans
Broncos (-5) @ Bengals: The Bengals are ripe for the picking now. Give me the Broncos all the way.
Points: Broncos
Victory: Broncos
Colts (-4) @ Jaguars: Same with the Jaguars. Give me the Colts all the way.
Points: Colts
Victory: Colts
Rams (-10) @ Lions: This could be close but I doubt it. I think the Rams win
Points: Rams
Victory: Rams
Chiefs (-15) @ Raiders: Did you know that Jon Gruden is 4-1 against Andy Reid in his career? The Chiefs also have a personnel problem with the Kareem Hunt situation. I have a sneaky feeling about this.
Points: Raiders
Victory: Raiders
Jets @ Titans (-8.5): Despite the Jekyll and Hyde-ness of the Jets defense, I don't trust this Tennessee offense enough to really pour it on. Thus....
Points: Jets
Victory: Titans
Vikings @ Patriots (-5): This could be a very good game, and the Pats aren't as good as they used to be. However, they are at home and they will rise up
Points: Pats
Victory: Pats
Niners @ Seahawks (-10): Blah. Give me Seattle
Points: Seahawks
Victory: Seahawks
Chargers @ Steelers (-3.5): This has the same look as the Bills Dolphins game. Steelers play much better at home than on the road. Thusly I will go the same way I did in that game
Points: Chargers
Victory: Chargers
Redskins @ Eagles (-6.5): Two desperate teams, especially given that the Cowboys won, and give me the healthier home team
Points: Eagles
Victory: Eagles
Friday, November 30, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
NFL Picks Week 12
So, I hope all of you had a happy Thanksgiving. I certainly did. I went 2-1 in the points column (Lions lost by 7) and went 3-0 in the victory column. So if you are sitting comfortably, I shall begin:
Patriots (-10) @ Jets: UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEeeeeee.....No just kidding. I can't do that. Pats will wax the floor with the Jets.
Points: Pats
Victory: Pats
Browns @ Bengals (-3): If this was in Cleveland, I would have made this the upset pick of the week. However, I think the spread is perfect and I think Cincy will hold on in a must win game.
Points: Bengals
Victory: Bengals
Jaguars (-3) @ Bills: THE REAL UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After kicking the crap out of a dead team walking, the Bills get another dead team walking in Jacksonville. It's a better defense, but I don't trust Bortles. And it's in Buffalo. Gimme the Bills
Points: Bills
Upset: Bills
Giants @ Eagles (-6): Giants have gotten something going of late with their OL, but they will face a tough test in this one. Nevertheless, I think this game will be close.
Points: Giants
Victory: Eagles
Raiders @ Ravens (-10.5): The spread is the question with this one. The Ravens aren't exactly an offensive firepower team and the Raiders played well on offense against Arizona. But they are coming East. I will cautiously take the Ravens
Points: Ravens
Victory: Ravens
Niners @ Buccaneers (-3): Should be a high scoring fest. Bucs have a scary offense and a scary defense( in the other direction). But again, west coast team coming east. Gimme the pirates
Points: Bucs
Victory: Bucs
Seahawks @ Panthers (-3): You sensing a pattern here? Another west coast team coming east. Plus the Panthers need this win badly after blowing the Detroit game.
Points: Panthers
Victory: Panthers
Cardinals @ Chargers (-12.5): Once again, the spread is the question. This time I will go with it being too high. The Chargers still leave me a bit wary.
Points: Cardinals
Victory: Chargers
Dolphins @ Colts (-7.5): Ever since getting outdueled by Sam Darnold, the Colts have not lost a game. Dolphins are a bit Jekyll and Hyde themselves. Gimme the horses
Points: Colts
Victory: Colts
Steelers (-3) @ Broncos: This one is tough. The Broncos are definitely game and they are at home. But the Steelers defense has played better of late. I will take the Steelers.
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
Packers @ Vikings (-3): Given that they tied in their first matchup this could a playoff elimination game for both teams. Packers need it more. Vikings need to run the ball more and not leave Kirk Cousins out to dry. I will take the Vikings to establish said running game
Points: Vikings
Victory: Vikings
Titans @ Texans (-6.5): Titans are the AFC version of the Lions. Texans are on a roll. Give me the Texans
Points: Texans
Victory: Texans
Patriots (-10) @ Jets: UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEeeeeee.....No just kidding. I can't do that. Pats will wax the floor with the Jets.
Points: Pats
Victory: Pats
Browns @ Bengals (-3): If this was in Cleveland, I would have made this the upset pick of the week. However, I think the spread is perfect and I think Cincy will hold on in a must win game.
Points: Bengals
Victory: Bengals
Jaguars (-3) @ Bills: THE REAL UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After kicking the crap out of a dead team walking, the Bills get another dead team walking in Jacksonville. It's a better defense, but I don't trust Bortles. And it's in Buffalo. Gimme the Bills
Points: Bills
Upset: Bills
Giants @ Eagles (-6): Giants have gotten something going of late with their OL, but they will face a tough test in this one. Nevertheless, I think this game will be close.
Points: Giants
Victory: Eagles
Raiders @ Ravens (-10.5): The spread is the question with this one. The Ravens aren't exactly an offensive firepower team and the Raiders played well on offense against Arizona. But they are coming East. I will cautiously take the Ravens
Points: Ravens
Victory: Ravens
Niners @ Buccaneers (-3): Should be a high scoring fest. Bucs have a scary offense and a scary defense( in the other direction). But again, west coast team coming east. Gimme the pirates
Points: Bucs
Victory: Bucs
Seahawks @ Panthers (-3): You sensing a pattern here? Another west coast team coming east. Plus the Panthers need this win badly after blowing the Detroit game.
Points: Panthers
Victory: Panthers
Cardinals @ Chargers (-12.5): Once again, the spread is the question. This time I will go with it being too high. The Chargers still leave me a bit wary.
Points: Cardinals
Victory: Chargers
Dolphins @ Colts (-7.5): Ever since getting outdueled by Sam Darnold, the Colts have not lost a game. Dolphins are a bit Jekyll and Hyde themselves. Gimme the horses
Points: Colts
Victory: Colts
Steelers (-3) @ Broncos: This one is tough. The Broncos are definitely game and they are at home. But the Steelers defense has played better of late. I will take the Steelers.
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
Packers @ Vikings (-3): Given that they tied in their first matchup this could a playoff elimination game for both teams. Packers need it more. Vikings need to run the ball more and not leave Kirk Cousins out to dry. I will take the Vikings to establish said running game
Points: Vikings
Victory: Vikings
Titans @ Texans (-6.5): Titans are the AFC version of the Lions. Texans are on a roll. Give me the Texans
Points: Texans
Victory: Texans
Friday, November 16, 2018
NFL Picks Week 11
I continue to do nicely with my picks. Last night I took Seattle with the points and I won. (Pushes go to me under my rules). And phooey to Aaron Rodgers for not passing to Marquez Valdes-Scantling more. And say goodbye to Mike McCarthy if rumors are correct. I am 1-0 in both categories
Points: Seahawks
Victory: Seahawks
So Week 11. If you are sitting comfortably, then I will begin,
Bengals @ Ravens: I do these prediction based on Friday spreads and for the first time that I can imagine, there is no spread released for this game on the major sites. The reason seems to be the uncertainty of Joe Flacco, who is a dealing with a hip injury. It may be Lamar Jackson's time to enter the fray. So I will treat this as a PICK'EM!. Gimme the Bengals.
Victory: Bengals
Panthers (-4.5) @ Lions: Panthers got knocked around by the Steelers last week on Thursday night and have had time to recover. Give me the Panthers in a bounceback
Points: Panthers
Victory: Panthers
Titans @ Colts (-1.5): PICK'EM II! Titans coming off of a very impressive win against the Pats and for a young team that spells letdown to me. Plus they are in Indy.
Victory: Colts
Cowboys @ Falcons (-3): This game is sneaky to me. Falcons coming off of a crushing loss to the Browns and the Cowboys coming off of a great victory against Philly. Very tempted to pick Dallas again, especially if they can get their running game going, but I think this is the Falcons last stand and will act accordingly. But I will protect myself
Points: Cowboys
Victory: Falcons
Buccaneers @ Giants (-1.5): PICK'EM III! This is easy to me. Cold temperatures in the tristate area and snow all around. Give me the G-Men and the ground game to rule the day
Victory: Giants
Texans (-3) @ Redskins: Houston is the more talented team, they are healthy coming out of the bye and Washington has had problems getting fans in. Give me the Texans
Points: Texans
Victory: Texans
Steelers (-5.5) @ Jaguars: The Jaguars are the SS Titanic right now. And the Steelers are the Bismarck. Go to Wikipedia to get these references. Gimme Pitt.
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
Broncos @ Chargers (-7): I really do like the Chargers to win, but Denver has played divisional games close all year, against the Chiefs being the optimal examples. So gimme Denver with the points.
Points: Broncos
Victory: Chargers
Raiders @ Cardinals (-5.5): See description of Steelers/Jags. Replace the Jags with the Raiders, the Steelers with the Cardinals and the Bismarck with the SS Minnow. Again check Wikipedia. Cardinals are in choppy waters but eventually reach land.
Points: Cardinals
Victory: Cardinals
Eagles @ Saints (-8): If this were the spread in Philly, I would take the points with Philly, but the Eagles have been beaten up and injured and have to go to the dome? Forget it.
Points: Saints
Victory: Saints
Vikings @ Bears (-2.5): I was tempted to make this my upset until I read one interesting factor: The Bears are 14-3 in the last 17 games against Minnesota in Chicago. Combine that with the fact that the Vikings have kind of muddled along at times and gimme the Bears
Points: Bears
Victory: Bears
Chiefs @ Rams (-3.5): You guessed it....
UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Listening on sports radio, I get little tidbits. The Rams apparently went to Colorado to train themselves for the high altitude of Mexico City. Now they have to go back to Los Angeles to play the game there. That's two trips in one week. The home crowd, or lack thereof is another problem. and the Chiefs defense has been coming on of late. Calling the upset.
Points: Chiefs
Victory: Chiefs
Points: Seahawks
Victory: Seahawks
So Week 11. If you are sitting comfortably, then I will begin,
Bengals @ Ravens: I do these prediction based on Friday spreads and for the first time that I can imagine, there is no spread released for this game on the major sites. The reason seems to be the uncertainty of Joe Flacco, who is a dealing with a hip injury. It may be Lamar Jackson's time to enter the fray. So I will treat this as a PICK'EM!. Gimme the Bengals.
Victory: Bengals
Panthers (-4.5) @ Lions: Panthers got knocked around by the Steelers last week on Thursday night and have had time to recover. Give me the Panthers in a bounceback
Points: Panthers
Victory: Panthers
Titans @ Colts (-1.5): PICK'EM II! Titans coming off of a very impressive win against the Pats and for a young team that spells letdown to me. Plus they are in Indy.
Victory: Colts
Cowboys @ Falcons (-3): This game is sneaky to me. Falcons coming off of a crushing loss to the Browns and the Cowboys coming off of a great victory against Philly. Very tempted to pick Dallas again, especially if they can get their running game going, but I think this is the Falcons last stand and will act accordingly. But I will protect myself
Points: Cowboys
Victory: Falcons
Buccaneers @ Giants (-1.5): PICK'EM III! This is easy to me. Cold temperatures in the tristate area and snow all around. Give me the G-Men and the ground game to rule the day
Victory: Giants
Texans (-3) @ Redskins: Houston is the more talented team, they are healthy coming out of the bye and Washington has had problems getting fans in. Give me the Texans
Points: Texans
Victory: Texans
Steelers (-5.5) @ Jaguars: The Jaguars are the SS Titanic right now. And the Steelers are the Bismarck. Go to Wikipedia to get these references. Gimme Pitt.
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
Broncos @ Chargers (-7): I really do like the Chargers to win, but Denver has played divisional games close all year, against the Chiefs being the optimal examples. So gimme Denver with the points.
Points: Broncos
Victory: Chargers
Raiders @ Cardinals (-5.5): See description of Steelers/Jags. Replace the Jags with the Raiders, the Steelers with the Cardinals and the Bismarck with the SS Minnow. Again check Wikipedia. Cardinals are in choppy waters but eventually reach land.
Points: Cardinals
Victory: Cardinals
Eagles @ Saints (-8): If this were the spread in Philly, I would take the points with Philly, but the Eagles have been beaten up and injured and have to go to the dome? Forget it.
Points: Saints
Victory: Saints
Vikings @ Bears (-2.5): I was tempted to make this my upset until I read one interesting factor: The Bears are 14-3 in the last 17 games against Minnesota in Chicago. Combine that with the fact that the Vikings have kind of muddled along at times and gimme the Bears
Points: Bears
Victory: Bears
Chiefs @ Rams (-3.5): You guessed it....
UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Listening on sports radio, I get little tidbits. The Rams apparently went to Colorado to train themselves for the high altitude of Mexico City. Now they have to go back to Los Angeles to play the game there. That's two trips in one week. The home crowd, or lack thereof is another problem. and the Chiefs defense has been coming on of late. Calling the upset.
Points: Chiefs
Victory: Chiefs
Friday, November 9, 2018
NFL Picks Week 10
So we have reached double digits in this endeavor. Last week was another solid week for me. And it got off to a good start yesterday as the Steelers depantsed and demolished the Panthers. Not only did I have Big Ben in fantasy, I took the Steelers with the points. So 1-0 in both columns
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
So we enter the thunderdome once again. If you are sitting comfortably, the I will begin.
Lions @ Bears (-5): This Bears defense is awesome and Mack is getting healthier. The Lions are a total wild card of a team. I might have gone for the upset if this was in Detroit, but in Chicago? No way.
Points: Bears
Victory: Bears
Cardinals @ Chiefs (-16.5): My goodness that spread is huge. I think I have to take the Cardinals just on principal. And I will. The Chiefs defense is a littler better but not great enough to protect that spread
Points: Cardinals
Victory: Chiefs
Patriots (-6.5) @ Titans: The Pats have been quietly going about their business and while the Titans defense is solid, I don't if their offense can score enough to keep it up. You know what I say about the Pats.
Points: Pats
Victory: Pats
Saints (-4.5) @ Bengals: Maybe the game of the day in terms of intriguing matchups. The Saints needed a missed XP to avoid OT with the Ravens on the road and now face the Bengals who can be up and down. Close game I think
Points: Bengals
Victory: Saints
Falcons (-4) @ Browns: This is an interesting line. Browns are trying to settle into their new coaching hires and the Falcons are just trying to survive period. Knowing the Browns, this game will be close but gutwrenching
Points: Browns
Victory: Falcons
Jaguars @ Colts (-3): A few weeks ago, this line would have been ridiculous. But the Jags have fallen into disrepair. After losing to the Jets, the Colts have settled down. Thought about the upset but no.
Points: Colts
Victory: Colts
Redskins @ Buccaneers: There are no odds for this game so PICK'EM! Redskins coming off an embarrassment against Atlanta. The Bucs can put up points no matter who is at QB. Give me the home team
Victory: Buccaneers
Bills @ Jets (-9): The fact that the Jets are favored by 9 shows you how bad this Bills team is thought to be. I can't take that spread in this divisional matchup, although the Jets defense has been solid. And McCown should be able to manage all right. The game to decide if Todd Bowles has a job on Monday.
Points: Bills
Victory: Jets
Chargers (-9.5) @ Raiders: The Chargers surprised me last week. They went into a tough road environment and lit up the Seahawks. Even though it's a divisional matchup, the Raiders are a garbage heap right now.
Points: Chargers
Victory: Chargers
Dolphins @ Packers (-7.5): Packers had 2 straight games slip away from them and I think they take out their anger on Miami, who were lucky to escape last week.
Points: Packers
Victory: Packers
Seahawks @ Rams (-8.5): The loss for the Rams is coming soon, just not this week. Was disappointed in Seattle last week and now they go to Los Angeles.
Points: Rams
Victory: Rams
Cowboys @ Eagles (-4.5): Cowboys on the road are a mess and there is dissention. Eagles take care of business at home.
Points: Eagles
Victory: Eagles
Giants @ Niners (-3): Wait for it.......
UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Mullens had a fantastic opening game. But now there is tape on him. Eli knows the end is near and I think puts up one final solid performance coming off the bye. And Giants fans get annoyed because they slip in the draft order
Points: Giants
Victory: Giants
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
So we enter the thunderdome once again. If you are sitting comfortably, the I will begin.
Lions @ Bears (-5): This Bears defense is awesome and Mack is getting healthier. The Lions are a total wild card of a team. I might have gone for the upset if this was in Detroit, but in Chicago? No way.
Points: Bears
Victory: Bears
Cardinals @ Chiefs (-16.5): My goodness that spread is huge. I think I have to take the Cardinals just on principal. And I will. The Chiefs defense is a littler better but not great enough to protect that spread
Points: Cardinals
Victory: Chiefs
Patriots (-6.5) @ Titans: The Pats have been quietly going about their business and while the Titans defense is solid, I don't if their offense can score enough to keep it up. You know what I say about the Pats.
Points: Pats
Victory: Pats
Saints (-4.5) @ Bengals: Maybe the game of the day in terms of intriguing matchups. The Saints needed a missed XP to avoid OT with the Ravens on the road and now face the Bengals who can be up and down. Close game I think
Points: Bengals
Victory: Saints
Falcons (-4) @ Browns: This is an interesting line. Browns are trying to settle into their new coaching hires and the Falcons are just trying to survive period. Knowing the Browns, this game will be close but gutwrenching
Points: Browns
Victory: Falcons
Jaguars @ Colts (-3): A few weeks ago, this line would have been ridiculous. But the Jags have fallen into disrepair. After losing to the Jets, the Colts have settled down. Thought about the upset but no.
Points: Colts
Victory: Colts
Redskins @ Buccaneers: There are no odds for this game so PICK'EM! Redskins coming off an embarrassment against Atlanta. The Bucs can put up points no matter who is at QB. Give me the home team
Victory: Buccaneers
Bills @ Jets (-9): The fact that the Jets are favored by 9 shows you how bad this Bills team is thought to be. I can't take that spread in this divisional matchup, although the Jets defense has been solid. And McCown should be able to manage all right. The game to decide if Todd Bowles has a job on Monday.
Points: Bills
Victory: Jets
Chargers (-9.5) @ Raiders: The Chargers surprised me last week. They went into a tough road environment and lit up the Seahawks. Even though it's a divisional matchup, the Raiders are a garbage heap right now.
Points: Chargers
Victory: Chargers
Dolphins @ Packers (-7.5): Packers had 2 straight games slip away from them and I think they take out their anger on Miami, who were lucky to escape last week.
Points: Packers
Victory: Packers
Seahawks @ Rams (-8.5): The loss for the Rams is coming soon, just not this week. Was disappointed in Seattle last week and now they go to Los Angeles.
Points: Rams
Victory: Rams
Cowboys @ Eagles (-4.5): Cowboys on the road are a mess and there is dissention. Eagles take care of business at home.
Points: Eagles
Victory: Eagles
Giants @ Niners (-3): Wait for it.......
UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Mullens had a fantastic opening game. But now there is tape on him. Eli knows the end is near and I think puts up one final solid performance coming off the bye. And Giants fans get annoyed because they slip in the draft order
Points: Giants
Victory: Giants
Friday, November 2, 2018
NFL Picks Week 9
Yesterday I made a blunder. I thought that because the Niners announced a late QB move to start Nick Mullens, I picked the Raiders. Dummy me. 0-1 in both categories. Last week, I was .500 against the spread, but 11-3 in the victory column. So as a reminder
Points: Raiders
Victory: Raiders
Sigh. If you are sitting comfortably, then we will begin.
Falcons @ Redskins (-1.5): PICK'EM! To be honest, I have no idea about this game. So I will go by the fact that Washington is 3-1 at home and Atlanta is 0-2 on the road
Victory: Redskins
Bears (-10) @ Bills: The Bills defense played inspired against Tom Brady....and they still got crushed. Worse still, Peterman is back. Side note: I have the Bears D in fantasy hehehe.....
Points: Bears
Victory: Bears
Lions @ Vikings (-5): Is there a team that is more enigmatic in the NFL than the Lions. I can't figure them out. Point spread seems a little low, probably because the Vikings have actually performed better on the road than at home. Coming off a loss against New Orleans should help the Vikings focus I think. But I must give the enigma some consideration
Points: Lions
Victory: Vikings
Chiefs (-8.5) @ Browns: The Browns are breaking in a new HC and OC. I might have taken the points before, but the changes will take a week orso to show themselves, therefore...
Points: Chiefs
Victory: Chiefs
Jets @ Dolphins (-3): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Both teams come into this matchup banged up and on a downslide. The key to this game is the fact that the Dolphins run defense has been garbage the last 4 games. And if the Jets can run the football, they can score with any offense, even hurt. Add the Osweiler factor and I think the Jets get a big win for Bowles to keep his job (sigh).
Points: Jets
Victory: Jets
Steelers @ Ravens (-3): Guess what?
ANOTHER UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
The Ravens are essentially the AFC version of the Lions. They can look good one week and crap the next. The Steelers have to be motivated given the fact that Baltimore embarrassed them at home in prime time about a month ago. The Steelers are starting to click which is dangerous to everyone (except NE)
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
Buccaneers @ Panthers (-6): Carolina is very quietly putting together a nice campaign but they will have to deal with Fitzmagic 2.0 at home. We know how this will go, at least for the first week. However, I'm not calling the upset. Too much faith in Carolina at home
Points: Bucs
Victory: Panthers
Texans @ Broncos (-1): PICK'EM 2! Very interesting point spread. Houston looked like it's old self against Miami while Denver teased the Chiefs. I have to think Houston will pull it out being the better team but maybe they will tire. Nope I'm sticking with talent.
Victory: Texans
Chargers @ Seahawks (-1): PICK'EM 3! Two teams that are trying to stay in contention. It seems that the Chargers always seem to begin to slide at this point of the year. Plus this will be the first home game for the Seahawks since their owner, Paul Allen, died. Combine those two and I have a feeling of, if not a blowout, then maybe close to one.
Victory: Seahawks
Rams (-1.5) @ Saints: PICK'EM 4! This one is tough. But I have to think that getting nearly beaten by the Packers acts as a bit of a wakeup call. The Rams will lose a game or 2 this year, but for some reason I don't think this will be the one.
Victory: Rams
Packers @ Patriots (-5.5): The Packers are coming off of a spirited game against the Rams. Doesn't matter. You know what I think of NE.
Points: Pats
Victory: Pats
Titans @ Cowboys (-5.5): With Amari Cooper in the fold. the Cowboys offense should have another dimension added. Plus they are great at home. Gimme Dallas
Points: Cowbiys
Victory: Cowboys
Points: Raiders
Victory: Raiders
Sigh. If you are sitting comfortably, then we will begin.
Falcons @ Redskins (-1.5): PICK'EM! To be honest, I have no idea about this game. So I will go by the fact that Washington is 3-1 at home and Atlanta is 0-2 on the road
Victory: Redskins
Bears (-10) @ Bills: The Bills defense played inspired against Tom Brady....and they still got crushed. Worse still, Peterman is back. Side note: I have the Bears D in fantasy hehehe.....
Points: Bears
Victory: Bears
Lions @ Vikings (-5): Is there a team that is more enigmatic in the NFL than the Lions. I can't figure them out. Point spread seems a little low, probably because the Vikings have actually performed better on the road than at home. Coming off a loss against New Orleans should help the Vikings focus I think. But I must give the enigma some consideration
Points: Lions
Victory: Vikings
Chiefs (-8.5) @ Browns: The Browns are breaking in a new HC and OC. I might have taken the points before, but the changes will take a week orso to show themselves, therefore...
Points: Chiefs
Victory: Chiefs
Jets @ Dolphins (-3): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Both teams come into this matchup banged up and on a downslide. The key to this game is the fact that the Dolphins run defense has been garbage the last 4 games. And if the Jets can run the football, they can score with any offense, even hurt. Add the Osweiler factor and I think the Jets get a big win for Bowles to keep his job (sigh).
Points: Jets
Victory: Jets
Steelers @ Ravens (-3): Guess what?
ANOTHER UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
The Ravens are essentially the AFC version of the Lions. They can look good one week and crap the next. The Steelers have to be motivated given the fact that Baltimore embarrassed them at home in prime time about a month ago. The Steelers are starting to click which is dangerous to everyone (except NE)
Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers
Buccaneers @ Panthers (-6): Carolina is very quietly putting together a nice campaign but they will have to deal with Fitzmagic 2.0 at home. We know how this will go, at least for the first week. However, I'm not calling the upset. Too much faith in Carolina at home
Points: Bucs
Victory: Panthers
Texans @ Broncos (-1): PICK'EM 2! Very interesting point spread. Houston looked like it's old self against Miami while Denver teased the Chiefs. I have to think Houston will pull it out being the better team but maybe they will tire. Nope I'm sticking with talent.
Victory: Texans
Chargers @ Seahawks (-1): PICK'EM 3! Two teams that are trying to stay in contention. It seems that the Chargers always seem to begin to slide at this point of the year. Plus this will be the first home game for the Seahawks since their owner, Paul Allen, died. Combine those two and I have a feeling of, if not a blowout, then maybe close to one.
Victory: Seahawks
Rams (-1.5) @ Saints: PICK'EM 4! This one is tough. But I have to think that getting nearly beaten by the Packers acts as a bit of a wakeup call. The Rams will lose a game or 2 this year, but for some reason I don't think this will be the one.
Victory: Rams
Packers @ Patriots (-5.5): The Packers are coming off of a spirited game against the Rams. Doesn't matter. You know what I think of NE.
Points: Pats
Victory: Pats
Titans @ Cowboys (-5.5): With Amari Cooper in the fold. the Cowboys offense should have another dimension added. Plus they are great at home. Gimme Dallas
Points: Cowbiys
Victory: Cowboys
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)