Now for those astute readers, I goofed. I missed the Monday night game between the Browns and the Steelers. The Steelers were favored by 2.5 points so it was a pick'em (the only one from last week). I went on Twitter with my compadres and said I would take the Steelers, who won. So thanks to that, I rounded off a surprisingly good week. I went 8-7 against the spread and a fantastic 12-4 in the victory column. That brings my season total to:
Points: 93-110
Victories: 161-91
So for the last time in the regular season, with the help of the DraftKings Sportsbook, let's play:
Chiefs (-10.5) @ Broncos: The Chiefs will need the game in order to keep their hopes for a 1 seed alive, so they will go all out. Denver is in an interesting position with Vic Fangio in a little jeopardy. I think the Chiefs win. The hook is a bit scary, but I can see a 12-13 point win.
Points: Chiefs Victory: Chiefs
Cowboys (-4) @ Eagles: Neither team has much to play for here. The Eagles have not beaten a team that currently has a winning record (best win is against New Orleans 8-8). However, the Cowboys need to get their offense in gear because they have been stagnant for the last month or so. No Michael Gallup doesn't help either. I think the Cowboys win and I think they win by more than a FG so I will give the points away.
Points: Cowboys Victory: Cowboys
Colts (-15) @ Jaguars: I don't care if the Colts haven't won in Jacksonville in forever. This to me is a layup. This would be an all timer if the Jags won. I don't think they have a prayer. Give me the Colts
Points: Colts Victory: Colts
Titans (-10) @ Texans: Titans are getting Derrick Henry back and looking to clinch the one seed. Texans are playing out the string a little bit. Same situation like Chiefs/Broncos. Give me the Titans
Points: Titans Victory: Titans
WFT (-7) @ Giants: Giants are the worst team in the NFL right now. Give me Washington who are lucky to be out of that hellhole of a stadium for this one
Points: Football Team Victory: Football Team
Packers (-3.5) @ Lions: This one is interesting. It has been reported that Rodgers will start the game for Green Bay and LaFleur has decided to take it from there. The Lions get Goff back which will help them. I think I'm going to split on this one. Lions have played hard all year and I don't know what the motivation will be for Green Bay.
Points: Lions Victory: Packers
Steelers @ Ravens (-3.5): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!
The Steelers are simply healthier and I believe are more motivated than the Ravens. I just don't trust Baltimore. They've been so weird this season, and they're really banged up too. Give me the Steelers on the road.
Points: Steelers Victory: Steelers
Bengals @ Browns (-6): Give me Case Keenum over Brandon Allen. Enough said.
Points: Browns Victory: Browns
Bears @ Vikings (-5.5): The "Pink Slip" bowl is here with one coach that is sure to be fired and another one that might be facing elimination. In this case, I trust Kirk Cousins moreso than Andy Dalton. Give me the Vikings
Points: Vikings Victory: Vikings
Jets @ Bills (-16.5): The line is very tough. How will Buffalo play this? At the end of the day though, I don't if it will matter. Injuries have wrecked the Jets again, and I just don't think they can score enough.
Reluctantly, I will take the Bills.
Points: Bills Victory: Bills
Panthers @ Buccaneers (-8): You might think the Bucs have nothing to play for, but don't you think that the Bucs want to eliminate the crap with AB. And blowing out a hapless Carolina team might be the way to go. Give me the Bucs, easily.
Points: Bucs Victory: Bucs
Niners @ Rams (-4.5): I know Shanahan and crew have had a hold on McVay, but I don't like their chances. Rams need this game to clinch the division. Jimmy G will play, but he's banged up. Give me the Rams.
Points: Rams Victory: Rams
Patriots (-6.5) @ Dolphins: This game will be somewhat determined by what happens in the Buffalo/New York game. If the Bills pull away early, the Pats may pull their players. And Miami needs this game for a winning record. I don't think they get it, but I will take the points and split in this situation.
Points: Dolphins Victory: Pats
Saints (-3.5) @ Falcons: Saints need this game and a Niners loss to reach the playoffs. But I'm wary about them and their lack of a QB. The hook scares me, but I will take the Saints.
Points: Saints Victory: Saints
Seahawks @ Cardinals (-6.5): I think the Cardinals will win the game, but if this is the last hurrah for Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson, I expect them them to fight hard for it. That is why, combined with the Cardinals wishy washiness, I'm going to split this game
Points: Seahawks Victory: Cardinals
Chargers (-3) @ Raiders: My heart wants to pick the Raiders so very much for a few reasons. But I just can't do it. This is going to be the early touchstone on the legacy of Justin Herbert. This will be the biggest game he's played in his young career. And I think that his greatness or potential will lead the Chargers to the playoffs. Heart says Raiders but the brain says Chargers
Points: Chargers Victory: Chargers
No comments:
Post a Comment