I think I had one of the worst weeks I had when it comes to picking victories. I went just 5-8 in the victory column but went 5-4 against the spread. A couple of my splits worked out partially in my favor. For the season:
Points: 32-32
Victory: 53-37
Now to the picks:
Eagles (-7) @ Commanders: The spread makes this a bit tough, but I have to split this. The Commies have played tough against the Eagles twice this year and the Eagles still haven't popped IMO.
Points: Commies Victory: Eagles
Jets (-3) @ Giants: This is a game where I am at a loss. I have no idea what's going to happen. It's going to be low scoring and ugly. Because of that, I am going to the split well once again. I think the Jets win but I'm taking the 3 points.
Points: Giants Victory: Jets
Patriots @ Dolphins (-9.5): Patriots usually struggle in Miami and the Dolphins are getting Jalen Ramsey back which should help their defense. I will take Miami by 10 points.
Points: Dolphins Victory: Dolphins
Jaguars (-2.5) @ Steelers: PICK'EM! My gut is saying Steelers. They just seem to find ways to win. And I have to give them credit for that. Maybe if this was a half point higher, it would have been my upset pick of the week. But regardless, I will go with Pittsburgh from the gut.
Victory: Steelers
Rams @ Cowboys (-6): Dallas fresh off of a bye at home? I'll go with Dallas to take out Los Angeles by a touchdown.
Points: Cowboys Victory: Cowboys
Vikings (-1.5) @ Packers: PICK'EM! Packers have been disappointing to me this year. I'll take the Vikings.
Victory: Vikings
Texans (-3.5) @ Panthers: Texans defense under DeMeco Ryans has been impressive. I think they will carry the day and lead the Texans to a win.
Points: Texans Victory: Texans
Saints (-1) @ Colts: PICK'EM! I can't trust the Saints at all. Give me the Colts, who should have won last week but got refballed to death.
Victory: Colts
Falcons (-2.5) @ Titans: PICK'EM! Falcons have been winning despite their QB of late, and I think they will continue to do that against a Titans team that looks like it's about to have a fire sale (Derrick Henry in particular)
Victory: Falcons
Browns @ Seahawks (-3.5): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!
Defense travels in the NFL and the Browns have one of the best defenses in the NFL. I saw Seattle's OL crumble against Cincy a few weeks ago. Myles Garrett should have a field day. And PJ Walker is settled down. I'm calling for the Browns to win their 3rd in a row in Seattle.
Points: Browns Victory: Browns
Chiefs (-7) @ Broncos: Chiefs can futz around all they want. They'll win by at least 7. I think. The Broncos still don't impress me. I will take the Chiefs.
Points: Chiefs Victory: Chiefs
Ravens (-9.5) @ Cardinals: This high spread scares me a bit but the Cardinals have really started to erode. Enough so to take a flyer on the Ravens covering the 9.5. It's a risk, no question about it, but what's life without a little risk?
Points: Ravens Victory: Ravens
Bengals @ 49ers (-4): I think the Niners will win, but I can see it being a FG game. The Bengals are strong enough now to give the Niners a push and the Niners haven't been good the last two games. I'll split the difference.
Points: Bengals Victory: Niners
Bears @ Chargers (-8.5): Dear lord NBC, what have you done? I think the Chargers win, but I can't give away 8.5. They're not trustworthy. I'll take the split.
Points: Bears Victory: Chargers
Raiders @ Lions (-8): Lions are due for a bounce back and the Raiders are garbage. Give me the Lions easy
Points: Lions Victory: Lions
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