Greg's 2022 NFL Picks: Week 8

 Another great week for me as I go 7-3 against the spread and 9-5 in the victory column (including Thursday night) That brings my total to:

Points: 41-34

Victory: 66-51

I have also hit upon my upset picks this year, going 5-2 in that regard. Let's see if that continues.

Broncos @ Jaguars (-2.5) YE OLDE PICK'EM! London gets the football it always gets. Give me Jacksonville.

Victory: Jaguars

Patriots (-2.5) @ Jets: PICK'EM #2! I see another close low scoring game as the defenses step up. In this case, I think the Pats are the more desperate team so I'm going to go with them, but again, it could be anybody's game

Victory: Pats

Steelers @ Eagles (-10.5): I'm going to take a flier on this one. I think the Steelers will play them close and I think the Eagles are due for a down performance. I think the Eagles win, but I think the Steelers will keep it under the number.

Points: Steelers    Victory: Eagles

Bears @ Cowboys (-9.5): I don't know if the Bears can keep up their momentum from MNF. I think Cowboys grind them down and eventually cover

Points: Cowboys   Victory: Cowboys

Dolphins (-3.5) @ Lions: The Lions have really come back to Earth, especially offensively. I'll take Miami.

Points: Dolphins    Victory: Dolphins

Cardinals @ Vikings (-3.5): Very quietly, the Vikings are 5-1. I think that continues.

Points: Vikings   Victory: Vikings

Panthers @ Falcons (-4.5): Winner leads the NFC South. Not really sure, but I will split the difference. Falcons win but...

Points: Panthers     Victory: Falcons

Raiders (-1) @ Saints: PICK'EM #3!  Give me the Raiders. That's all.

Victory: Raiders

Titans (-3) @ Texans: Big win for the Titans last week. I think they back is up with another.

Points: Titans     Victory: Titans

Giants @ Seahawks (-3): My brain is saying Seahawks because the Giants' run defense has been bad recently. But I can't go against the Giants coaching again. Therefore, I will split the difference.

Points: Giants   Victory: Seahawks

Commanders @ Colts (-2.5): I like Taylor Heinicke more than others and I don't like the first-time starter in this spot. Give me the Commies on the road.

Victory: Commies

49ers @ Rams (-1.5): Niners have the hex on the Rams and honestly, I don't think there is a reason for it to stop. Give me the Niners

Victory: Niners

Packers @ Bills (-11): Yeah, this has the potential to get really ugly. Big number, but I have to take the Bills.

Points: Bills    Victory: Bills

Bengals (-3) @ Browns: UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This would not have been on my radar, until the news came out yesterday that JaMarr Chase will be out the next couple of weeks with a hip injury. They will adjust, but it will be tough immediately. Browns hung around the Ravens, so they will be game. I think the Bengals struggle at first without Chase and the Browns get the upset.

Points: Browns     Victory: Browns

Greg's 2022 NFL Picks: Week 7

 Another solid week for me as I go 5-3 against the spread and 9-4 in the victory column (including last night's win by the Cardinals over the Saints) That brings my season total to:

Points: 34-31

Victories: 57-46

So, let's begin again....

Giants @ Jaguars (-3): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!

TBH, this is kind of by default because I don't really like any of the other games and opportunities. I know the Jaguars' run defense has been good, but the Giants are making me believe. This might be too much to ask of them, but I'm going in on them

Points: Giants      Victory: Giants

Buccaneers (-13) @ Panthers: The number scares me a bit, but Carolina is in firesale mode. I will take the Bucs

Points: Bucs     Victory: Bucs

Lions @ Cowboys (-6.5): Cowboys will bounce back, and I get the hook as a bonus

Points: Cowboys   Victory: Cowboys

Packers (-4.5) @ Commanders: I just don't know if the Commies have enough firepower to do what the Jets did and force the issue. I think the Packers slowly pull away.

Points: Packers    Victory: Packers

Falcons @ Bengals (-6.5): Once again, I get the hook, and I think the Bengals found themselves last week. I will take the Bengals

Points: Bengals    Victory: Bengals

Browns @ Ravens (-6.5): Divisional matchup; I can't trust the Ravens with a double-digit lead. I have a feeling this game is closer than people think. I will take the Browns with the points but the Ravens to eke it out.

Points: Browns     Victory: Ravens

Colts @ Titans (-2.5): PICK'EM!  Titans coming off their bye, winning 3 in a row. I think Tennessee wins.

Victory: Titans

Jets @ Broncos (-1): PICK'EM #2! This game has a 13-10 feel. Both defenses are playing well. To me it comes down to Zach Wilson protecting the football. I'm going to go with Denver, but I wouldn't be shocked either way.

Victory: Broncos

Texans @ Raiders (-7): Even the Raiders should be able to pull this off.

Points: Raiders   Victory: Raiders

Chiefs @ 49ers (-2): PICK'EM #3! It doesn't look like Christian McCaffrey will play this week, so I will take the Chiefs to bounce back

Victory: Chiefs

Seahawks @ Chargers (-5): The Chargers are irritating. They should be much better than they are. but they struggle. I think the Seahawks keep this game close with Geno Smith balling out. Chargers win, but I will take the points.

Points: Seahawks    Victory: Chargers

Steelers @ Dolphins (-7.5): With Tua coming back, the Dolphins should win this game. But I don't have the hook this time. I will take the Steelers to muck this game up a bit and Tua being a bit rusty. I will take the Steelers with the points.

Points: Steelers    Victory: Dolphins

Bears @ Patriots (-8): Really?

Points: Patriots   Victory: Patriots

Greg's 2022 NFL Picks: Week 6

 I had a so-so week last week, going 6-7 against the spread. I got hooked a couple of times. I did well in the victory column; going 10-6 including last night. So that brings my season total to:

Points: 29-28

Victory: 48-42

So, onto Week #6 and a lot of close games. Lot of pick'em's this week. But there will be room for maneuvering.

Jets @ Packers (-7.5): This scares me because beyond Aaron Rodgers, I think the Jets matchup decently against Green Bay. And the hook is in there. I think the Packers win, but I think the Jets (who have owned the 4th quarter this year) will score enough to get within 7 and thusly under the hook.

Points: Jets    Victory: Packers

Ravens (-5.5) @ Giants: I feel the same way about this game. The Giants are kind of due to lose a close one. So, I will take the points but pick the Ravens to win.

Points: Giants    Victory: Ravens

49ers (-5.5) @ Falcons: UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Niners are coming east to play early, and they are really banged up, especially along their defensive line. The Falcons have shown life this year and have not really been a doormat. Give me the Falcons to take advantage of that.

Points: Falcons    Victory: Falcons

Buccaneers (-8) @ Steelers: Steelers now welcome in one of the top defenses in the NFL to play Kenny Pickett. Good luck. Give me the Bucs easy.

Points: Bucs    Victory: Bucs

Vikings (-3.5) @ Dolphins: Little secret, Miami's defense is not that good. Cook, Theilen and Jefferson should take advantage of that. I know the Vikings are tough to trust. I will trust them here.

Points: Vikings    Victory: Vikings

Bengals (-2.5) @ Saints: PICK'EM!  Not comfy with it, but I will take the Bengals

Victory: Bengals

Patriots @ Browns (-2.5): PICK'EM #2! I don't trust the Browns. I know they're at home, but I can't do it.

Victory: Patriots

Jaguars @ Colts (-2): PICK'EM #3!  Looks like Johnathan Taylor will be back and once again, I don't know how the young Jags will react to a rogue crowd in division. Give me the Colts.

Victory: Colts

Panthers @ Rams (-10):  Rams need a bludgeoning badly. I think they get it here.

Points: Rams   Victory: Rams

Cardinals (-2) @ Seahawks: PICK'EM #4! Seahawks are banged up. I'll take the Cards on the road.

Victory: Cardinals

Bills (-2.5) @ Chiefs: PICK'EM #5! I just think the Bills are the more complete team, but they are banged up still. Hesitatingly, I will take the Bills.

Victory: Bills

Cowboys @ Eagles (-6.5): I think this is a low scoring-esque game. While the Cowboys defense vs. Jalen Hurts is the main attraction, I believe the Eagles defense will prove to be the deciding factor in some fashion. I will take the Cowboys with the points, but the Eagles will go to 6-0

Points: Cowboys    Victory: Eagles

Broncos @ Chargers (-4.5): The Broncos are a mess. Give me the Chargers.

Points: Chargers    Victory: Chargers

Greg's 2022 NFL Picks: Week #5

 Unfortunately, I have to take the loss last night (Damn you Broncos), but again overall I had a very good week (8-3 on the spread and 11-4 in the victory column) That brings me to 23-21 against the spread and 38-36 on the season. Let's get at it again.

Giants @ Packers (-7.5): I'm really tempted to take the Giants with the points, And I'm going to do it. Why? Packers run defense was abysmal against New England and Saquon should feast. Packers win, but I have the hook.

Points: Giants   Victory: Packers

Steelers @ Bills (-14): It's a high spread, but Kenny Pickett on the road in his first start? Steelers defense not that great? I will hesitantly take Buffalo

Points: Bills   Victory: Bills

Falcons @ Buccaneers (-10): No Kyle Pitt for Atlanta and Brady needs to beat somebody up for alimony (hehe)

Points: Buccaneers     Victory: Buccaneers

Dolphins (-3.5) @ Jets:  "Show me" game. All I have to say. Until then...

Points: Dolphins      Victory: Dolphins

Titans (-2) @ Commanders: PICK'EM! Titans have more talent

Victory: Titans

Bears @ Vikings (-7.5): Scares me a bit, but I think the Vikings will win and cover despite the hook.

Points: Vikings     Victory: Vikings

Texans @ Jaguars (-7): Kind of like the Jets except I think they will win because of their talent differential. But I can see them struggling to pull away a bit.

Points: Texans    Victory: Jaguars

Chargers (-2) @ Browns: PICK'EM #2! Chargers run defense has given up the second most yard/carry in the NFL. Nick Chubb should feast. I'm going against the spread and take the Browns

Victory: Browns

Lions @ Patriots (-3): Just like last week, trust Belichick's defense. Only this time, Detroit's defense should give up points.

Points: Patriots    Victory: Patriots

Seahawks @ Saints (-5): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!!!

Geno Smith and the Hawks' offense has really been humming of late. Dalton starting again for the Saints does not bode well for the Saints scoring a ton. I will take the Seahawks on the road to beat New Orleans.

Points: Seahawks    Victory: Seahawks

49ers (-6.5) @ Panthers: Give me San Fran with the hook on my side.

Points: Niners    Victory: Niners

Eagles (-5) @ Cardinals: Eagles will have a letdown at some point, but I don't think it's here.

Points: Eagles    Victory: Eagles

Cowboys @ Rams (-5.5):   Almost was my upset pick of the week but I don't know what Cooper Rush will do against an elite opponent. Their defense should keep the game close though. Will split the difference.

Points: Cowboys     Victory: Rams

Bengals @ Ravens (-3.5): Usually Jekyll and Hyde Ravens bounce back after bad loss so I will take the Ravens

Points: Ravens    Victory: Ravens

Raiders @ Chiefs (-7):  Don't trust McDaniels. Take the Chiefs

Points: Chiefs    Victory: Chiefs

Greg's 2022 Thursday Night Pick: Week 5

 I think I had a nice week last week, so let's keep it rolling: 

Colts @ Broncos (-3.5): This is a snoozer all the way. Colts without Jonathan Taylor at RB. If the Broncos can't win this game, Hackett is going to start hearing it from his team. I think the Broncos win by 7 or so.

Points: Broncos   Victory: Broncos