I get the feeling a lot of survivor pools blew up last week. There were a ton of upsets, some that came out of absolutely nowhere. And despite my upset pick of the week getting back on track, I got killed in the points game yet again. A miserable, disgusting 4-7 against the spread. Even in victories, I barely eked out a winning record with an 8-6 round. That brings my overall totals to:
Points: 52-60
Victories: 82-52
So let's see how many more picks I can mess up, with the help of the DraftKings Sportsbook, as we enter Week #10.
Ravens (-8) @ Dolphins: The Jekyll and Hyde nature of the Ravens plus the usual Thursday night mishaps really scare me with this pick. But the Dolphins are really bad. Very hesitantly, I am going to give the points away, But I'm worried about it.
Points: Ravens Victory: Ravens
Bills (-11) @ Jets: This line has actually come down in recent days and I understand. The Bills offense has looked like garbage the last two weeks, the Jets are much better at home than the road and Mike White, International Man of Mystery, is back at QB. I have to believe the Bills feel the Pats breathing down their necks and get their act in gear. Close for a half but Bills pull away late.
Points: Bills Victory: Bills
Buccaneers (-8) @ WFT: Not much to say here. Will be shocked if the Bucs don't cover. Washington's defense is garbage.
Points: Bucs Victory: Bucs
Falcons @ Cowboys (-8): If the Cowboys hadn't looked so flat against Denver, I would be keying in on this as my upset pick of the week. That being said, Dallas is now without Randy Gregory a key pass rusher. And Denver did expose the aggressiveness of their secondary. I could see this being a high scoring close game. Give me the points here.
Points: Falcons Victory: Cowboys
Lions @ Steelers (-8): I have bet the Lions to upset a team twice this year and both times they were blown out. Can I see the Lions keeping this particular game close? Yeah, because I really don't trust the Steelers. But I don't have enough faith in them to win. So watch them win here because of me. You're welcome Detroit.
Points: Lions Victory: Steelers
Saints @ Titans (-2.5): PICK'EM! This is a tough one because the Saints defense is very good. But their offense is a problem. I don't think their offense with Trevor is good enough to score enough to beat the Titans at Tennessee. Give me the Titans
Victory: Titans
Jaguars @ Colts (-10): Another interesting one that shows a lot of people don't believe what the Jags did last week is for real. This line bothers me. The Colts defense gave up a ton yards to Josh Johnson last week even in garbage time. They did not impress me. Nevertheless, I will believe in the Colts to put up enough to cover.
Points: Colts Victory: Colts
Browns @ Patriots (-2.5): PICK'EM #2! I've been waiting for a game where Mac Jones is going to have to elevate his game and win it for the Pats, instead of being a game manager, which he's been most of the year. This might be the game for that, as the Browns seem to be on track offensively. I think this is the day Mac Jones BECOMES A MAAAAOONN! Give me the Pats
Victory: Pats
Panthers @ Cardinals (-10.5): I doubt that Cam Newton can get up to speed fast enough to start for the Panthers this week. And even if he was, the Cardinals are awesome. Now they are getting the respect they deserve and I think they will roll. Hook scares me a bit, but I will give the points away.
Points: Cardinals Victory: Cardinals
Vikings @ Chargers (-3): The Vikings have found ways to lose all year, so I have no doubt in my mind that they will continue to do so in a brutalizing fashion. I will take the Chargers by a late field goal to beat Minnesota and continue that trend.
Points: Chargers Victory: Chargers
Eagles @ Broncos (-2.5): PICK'EM #3! If this was a half point farther to the Broncos, this would be my upset pick of the week. I love the Eagles in this game. I think they have found the perfect combo of rushing and passing to make their offense work. And I think last week was more a product of the Cowboys being meh than the Broncos being good. I will take the Eagles on the road.
Victory: Eagles
Seahawks @ Packers (-3): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Russell Wilson is coming back apparently for this game which is huge. Rodgers will also be back, just squeaking in under the wire. But there are a few questions I have about that. The first one is the matter of preparation for the team he will face, which really shouldn't be a problem. But the second one has to do with his condition. We've seen players come back from COVID and they look shaky. I think this happens a bit and Seattle, in desperation mode, gets a big win.
Points: Seahawks Victory: Seahawks
Chiefs (-2.5) @ Raiders: PICK'EM #4! This is a big game for both teams. Vegas coming off a bad loss to the G-Men and the Chiefs continue to lope along by the skin of their teeth. At the end of the day, I have to lean towards talent again and question if the Raiders are ready for this. I will take the Chiefs in a close game.
Victory: Chiefs
Rams (-3.5) @ 49ers: Well this game all of the sudden got more buzz as OBJ was suddenly added on as the Rams go for broke this year. I'm sorry, the Niners are bad. This line should be bigger, especially off an upset loss to Tennessee. Give me the Rams EASILY.
Points: Rams Victory: Rams
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