We've reached the regular season end of the line (Mrs. MM is very happy about this). Another mediocre 8-8 week leaves us at 122-113-15 for the season. And this, of course, is the toughest week to decipher. Teams are trying to make the playoffs, others can't get home soon enough. So who knows who cares and who doesn't?
The Giants have nothing to play for on this Sunday, but their opponents, the Vikings, are looking to capture the NFC North or at worst a Wildcard spot. Big Blue will rest plenty of regulars - this is nothing like the regular season finale with the Pats last year. Therefore we have to go with the Vikings despite laying 7 points. Vikings -7 Prediction: Vikings 27 Giants 13
Jets -3 vs. Dolphins
What incredible finale to the regular season - Favre vs. Pennington in a possible do or die match that no one saw coming. We actually think the Jets will bounce back from last week's snowy misery to win it. Of course, being they are the Jets, we could be completely wrong.
Bucs -13 vs. Raiders
The Bucs need a win and some help to make the playoffs. Jon Gruden will make sure the first part happens against his old nemesis.
Packers -11 vs. Lions
Part of us was thinking that the Lions would keep this close...then we had coffee and cleared our heads.
Eagles -1.5 vs. Cowboys
The Cowboys are the better team. The Eagles actually could make the playoffs with a win and a bunch of other teams losing. While the latter isn't likely, we do think they'll spoil the 'boys day, and we would love that.
Bears +3 vs. Texans
We could see the Texans winning this game to finish at .500 and match their best home record (6-2). Somehow we think Da Bears will prevail.
Panthers -2 at Saints
Panthers have a playoff spot locked up, but not the division or a bye in round one. Their defense should be able to contain Drew Brees enough and the Saints won't stop the Panthers running game.
Falcons -14 vs. Rams
Matt Ryan and Co. will do all they can to win the AFC South.
Bengals -2.5 vs Chiefs
No one cares, but Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tyler Thigpen might at least put on a pretty good show.
Jaguars +11 vs Ravens
Jags quit on the season a long time ago, but we think Jack Del Rio will get his team pumped up for this one. Ravens win, but don't cover.
Titans -3 vs. Colts
No clue how this one plays out, because we have no clue how much either side will play their starters.
Steelers -11 vs. Browns
Even if Big Ben and his fellow starters sit most of the day, this should still be a cake walk. Romeo Crennel's nightmare is almost over.
Patriots -5.5 at Bills
Buffalo may be getting all revved up to play spoiler, but it ain't happening.
Seahawks +7 at Cardinals
Cards probably win, but 'hawks are good enough and Cards are bad enough to make this close.
Redskins +3 vs. 49ers
Again, tough to call. We're not sure who'll win, but something like 17-16 sounds pretty good.
Chargers -8 vs. Broncos
At first we though the Broncos would keep it close, but the more we thought about it, the Chargers are going to blow Denver off the field to win the AFC West. Wonder if Ed Hoculi will be watching?
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
NFL Picks - Week 17
We've reached the regular season end of the line (Mrs. MM is very happy about this). Another mediocre 8-8 week leaves us at 122-113-15 for the season. And this, of course, is the toughest week to decipher. Teams are trying to make the playoffs, others can't get home soon enough. So who knows who cares and who doesn't?
The Giants have nothing to play for on this Sunday, but their opponents, the Vikings, are looking to capture the NFC North or at worst a Wildcard spot. Big Blue will rest plenty of regulars - this is nothing like the regular season finale with the Pats last year. Therefore we have to go with the Vikings despite laying 7 points. Vikings -7 Prediction: Vikings 27 Giants 13
Jets -3 vs. Dolphins
What incredible finale to the regular season - Favre vs. Pennington in a possible do or die match that no one saw coming. We actually think the Jets will bounce back from last week's snowy misery to win it. Of course, being they are the Jets, we could be completely wrong.
Bucs -13 vs. Raiders
The Bucs need a win and some help to make the playoffs. Jon Gruden will make sure the first part happens against his old nemesis.
Packers -11 vs. Lions
Part of us was thinking that the Lions would keep this close...then we had coffee and cleared our heads.
Eagles -1.5 vs. Cowboys
The Cowboys are the better team. The Eagles actually could make the playoffs with a win and a bunch of other teams losing. While the latter isn't likely, we do think they'll spoil the 'boys day, and we would love that.
Bears +3 vs. Texans
We could see the Texans winning this game to finish at .500 and match their best home record (6-2). Somehow we think Da Bears will prevail.
Panthers -2 at Saints
Panthers have a playoff spot locked up, but not the division or a bye in round one. Their defense should be able to contain Drew Brees enough and the Saints won't stop the Panthers running game.
Falcons -14 vs. Rams
Matt Ryan and Co. will do all they can to win the AFC South.
Bengals -2.5 vs Chiefs
No one cares, but Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tyler Thigpen might at least put on a pretty good show.
Jaguars +11 vs Ravens
Jags quit on the season a long time ago, but we think Jack Del Rio will get his team pumped up for this one. Ravens win, but don't cover.
Titans -3 vs. Colts
No clue how this one plays out, because we have no clue how much either side will play their starters.
Steelers -11 vs. Browns
Even if Big Ben and his fellow starters sit most of the day, this should still be a cake walk. Romeo Crennel's nightmare is almost over.
Patriots -5.5 at Bills
Buffalo may be getting all revved up to play spoiler, but it ain't happening.
Seahawks +7 at Cardinals
Cards probably win, but 'hawks are good enough and Cards are bad enough to make this close.
Redskins +3 vs. 49ers
Again, tough to call. We're not sure who'll win, but something like 17-16 sounds pretty good.
Chargers -8 vs. Broncos
At first we though the Broncos would keep it close, but the more we thought about it, the Chargers are going to blow Denver off the field to win the AFC West. Wonder if Ed Hoculi will be watching?
The Giants have nothing to play for on this Sunday, but their opponents, the Vikings, are looking to capture the NFC North or at worst a Wildcard spot. Big Blue will rest plenty of regulars - this is nothing like the regular season finale with the Pats last year. Therefore we have to go with the Vikings despite laying 7 points. Vikings -7 Prediction: Vikings 27 Giants 13
Jets -3 vs. Dolphins
What incredible finale to the regular season - Favre vs. Pennington in a possible do or die match that no one saw coming. We actually think the Jets will bounce back from last week's snowy misery to win it. Of course, being they are the Jets, we could be completely wrong.
Bucs -13 vs. Raiders
The Bucs need a win and some help to make the playoffs. Jon Gruden will make sure the first part happens against his old nemesis.
Packers -11 vs. Lions
Part of us was thinking that the Lions would keep this close...then we had coffee and cleared our heads.
Eagles -1.5 vs. Cowboys
The Cowboys are the better team. The Eagles actually could make the playoffs with a win and a bunch of other teams losing. While the latter isn't likely, we do think they'll spoil the 'boys day, and we would love that.
Bears +3 vs. Texans
We could see the Texans winning this game to finish at .500 and match their best home record (6-2). Somehow we think Da Bears will prevail.
Panthers -2 at Saints
Panthers have a playoff spot locked up, but not the division or a bye in round one. Their defense should be able to contain Drew Brees enough and the Saints won't stop the Panthers running game.
Falcons -14 vs. Rams
Matt Ryan and Co. will do all they can to win the AFC South.
Bengals -2.5 vs Chiefs
No one cares, but Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tyler Thigpen might at least put on a pretty good show.
Jaguars +11 vs Ravens
Jags quit on the season a long time ago, but we think Jack Del Rio will get his team pumped up for this one. Ravens win, but don't cover.
Titans -3 vs. Colts
No clue how this one plays out, because we have no clue how much either side will play their starters.
Steelers -11 vs. Browns
Even if Big Ben and his fellow starters sit most of the day, this should still be a cake walk. Romeo Crennel's nightmare is almost over.
Patriots -5.5 at Bills
Buffalo may be getting all revved up to play spoiler, but it ain't happening.
Seahawks +7 at Cardinals
Cards probably win, but 'hawks are good enough and Cards are bad enough to make this close.
Redskins +3 vs. 49ers
Again, tough to call. We're not sure who'll win, but something like 17-16 sounds pretty good.
Chargers -8 vs. Broncos
At first we though the Broncos would keep it close, but the more we thought about it, the Chargers are going to blow Denver off the field to win the AFC West. Wonder if Ed Hoculi will be watching?
Saturday, December 20, 2008
NFL Picks - Week 16
Wow, we stunk out the joint last week and we're "fortunate" to go 6-9-1. That dropped ups to 114-105-15 . We've gotten off to a 1-0 start with the Colts win over the Jags, but these last weeks of the season are very hard to read. Speaking of hard to read, it's hard to take the temperature of the Giants right now. Big Blue has some key injuries and the Plaxico Burress mess, which has effected the offense more than we thought it would.
From looking like they had the #1 seed wrapped up, the Gints now have a tough game with the Panthers, who are tied with the Giants at 11-3. Brandon Jacobs is questionable, but right now is more probably than out. The Giants need Fred Robbins back as well to stop the Panthers running game, and Dominik Hixon to fill in for Buress. We could see thePanthers winning this, but we have to go with the Giants -3. Prediction Giants 19 Panthers 17
Cowboys -5.5 vs. Ravens
The last regular season game at Texas Stadium and the crowd and Cowboys will fired up. It will be too much for Joe Flacco and the Ravens. Too bad this game is on the NFL Network. You guys suck.
Seahawks +3.5 at Jets
Flip flopped on this one too. We're convinced the Jets will win this game, but it will come down to a field goal. This is Mike Holmgren's last home game coaching the 'hawks and we think Seattle will be amped up.
Steelers -2 at Titans
Wow, what a tough schedule the Steelers have had down the stretch. But they've come out on top and have only gotten stronger. We see them making it a long day for Kerry Collins.
Eagles -4.5 at Redskins
Eagles are on a roll and the Redskins are rolling over.
Dolphins -3.5 at Chiefs
Dolphins have been playing all close ones and they better not look ahead to the finale with the Jets.
Saints -7 at Lions
Should be a Brees.
49ers -5 vs. Rams
zzzzzzz, but Shaun Hill should have a big day.
Patriots -8.5 vs. Cardinals
Tough one. Pats blew out the hapless Raiders last week, but they've had some tough ones, and the Cards are a division leader. But as we have said before, is there a worse 1st place team than the Cardinals?
Bengals +3 at Browns
Remember when this was a good game?
Falcons +3.5 at Vikings
The Vikings are playing really well on the defensive side of the ball and Adrian Peterson is a monster. But the Matt Ryan and the Falcons are finding ways to win.
Texans -7 at Raiders
Wow, the Texans will be over .500 when the game is over. Who'd have thunk it?
Broncos -6.5 vs. Bills
No reason to go with the Bills.
Bucs -3.5 vs. Chargers
Bucs 'D' should make the difference.
Bears -4 vs. Packers
Packers season is done.
From looking like they had the #1 seed wrapped up, the Gints now have a tough game with the Panthers, who are tied with the Giants at 11-3. Brandon Jacobs is questionable, but right now is more probably than out. The Giants need Fred Robbins back as well to stop the Panthers running game, and Dominik Hixon to fill in for Buress. We could see thePanthers winning this, but we have to go with the Giants -3. Prediction Giants 19 Panthers 17
Cowboys -5.5 vs. Ravens
The last regular season game at Texas Stadium and the crowd and Cowboys will fired up. It will be too much for Joe Flacco and the Ravens. Too bad this game is on the NFL Network. You guys suck.
Seahawks +3.5 at Jets
Flip flopped on this one too. We're convinced the Jets will win this game, but it will come down to a field goal. This is Mike Holmgren's last home game coaching the 'hawks and we think Seattle will be amped up.
Steelers -2 at Titans
Wow, what a tough schedule the Steelers have had down the stretch. But they've come out on top and have only gotten stronger. We see them making it a long day for Kerry Collins.
Eagles -4.5 at Redskins
Eagles are on a roll and the Redskins are rolling over.
Dolphins -3.5 at Chiefs
Dolphins have been playing all close ones and they better not look ahead to the finale with the Jets.
Saints -7 at Lions
Should be a Brees.
49ers -5 vs. Rams
zzzzzzz, but Shaun Hill should have a big day.
Patriots -8.5 vs. Cardinals
Tough one. Pats blew out the hapless Raiders last week, but they've had some tough ones, and the Cards are a division leader. But as we have said before, is there a worse 1st place team than the Cardinals?
Bengals +3 at Browns
Remember when this was a good game?
Falcons +3.5 at Vikings
The Vikings are playing really well on the defensive side of the ball and Adrian Peterson is a monster. But the Matt Ryan and the Falcons are finding ways to win.
Texans -7 at Raiders
Wow, the Texans will be over .500 when the game is over. Who'd have thunk it?
Broncos -6.5 vs. Bills
No reason to go with the Bills.
Bucs -3.5 vs. Chargers
Bucs 'D' should make the difference.
Bears -4 vs. Packers
Packers season is done.
NFL Picks - Week 16
Wow, we stunk out the joint last week and we're "fortunate" to go 6-9-1. That dropped ups to 114-105-15 . We've gotten off to a 1-0 start with the Colts win over the Jags, but these last weeks of the season are very hard to read. Speaking of hard to read, it's hard to take the temperature of the Giants right now. Big Blue has some key injuries and the Plaxico Burress mess, which has effected the offense more than we thought it would.
From looking like they had the #1 seed wrapped up, the Gints now have a tough game with the Panthers, who are tied with the Giants at 11-3. Brandon Jacobs is questionable, but right now is more probably than out. The Giants need Fred Robbins back as well to stop the Panthers running game, and Dominik Hixon to fill in for Buress. We could see thePanthers winning this, but we have to go with the Giants -3. Prediction Giants 19 Panthers 17
Cowboys -5.5 vs. Ravens
The last regular season game at Texas Stadium and the crowd and Cowboys will fired up. It will be too much for Joe Flacco and the Ravens. Too bad this game is on the NFL Network. You guys suck.
Seahawks +3.5 at Jets
Flip flopped on this one too. We're convinced the Jets will win this game, but it will come down to a field goal. This is Mike Holmgren's last home game coaching the 'hawks and we think Seattle will be amped up.
Steelers -2 at Titans
Wow, what a tough schedule the Steelers have had down the stretch. But they've come out on top and have only gotten stronger. We see them making it a long day for Kerry Collins.
Eagles -4.5 at Redskins
Eagles are on a roll and the Redskins are rolling over.
Dolphins -3.5 at Chiefs
Dolphins have been playing all close ones and they better not look ahead to the finale with the Jets.
Saints -7 at Lions
Should be a Brees.
49ers -5 vs. Rams
zzzzzzz, but Shaun Hill should have a big day.
Patriots -8.5 vs. Cardinals
Tough one. Pats blew out the hapless Raiders last week, but they've had some tough ones, and the Cards are a division leader. But as we have said before, is there a worse 1st place team than the Cardinals?
Bengals +3 at Browns
Remember when this was a good game?
Falcons +3.5 at Vikings
The Vikings are playing really well on the defensive side of the ball and Adrian Peterson is a monster. But the Matt Ryan and the Falcons are finding ways to win.
Texans -7 at Raiders
Wow, the Texans will be over .500 when the game is over. Who'd have thunk it?
Broncos -6.5 vs. Bills
No reason to go with the Bills.
Bucs -3.5 vs. Chargers
Bucs 'D' should make the difference.
Bears -4 vs. Packers
Packers season is done.
From looking like they had the #1 seed wrapped up, the Gints now have a tough game with the Panthers, who are tied with the Giants at 11-3. Brandon Jacobs is questionable, but right now is more probably than out. The Giants need Fred Robbins back as well to stop the Panthers running game, and Dominik Hixon to fill in for Buress. We could see thePanthers winning this, but we have to go with the Giants -3. Prediction Giants 19 Panthers 17
Cowboys -5.5 vs. Ravens
The last regular season game at Texas Stadium and the crowd and Cowboys will fired up. It will be too much for Joe Flacco and the Ravens. Too bad this game is on the NFL Network. You guys suck.
Seahawks +3.5 at Jets
Flip flopped on this one too. We're convinced the Jets will win this game, but it will come down to a field goal. This is Mike Holmgren's last home game coaching the 'hawks and we think Seattle will be amped up.
Steelers -2 at Titans
Wow, what a tough schedule the Steelers have had down the stretch. But they've come out on top and have only gotten stronger. We see them making it a long day for Kerry Collins.
Eagles -4.5 at Redskins
Eagles are on a roll and the Redskins are rolling over.
Dolphins -3.5 at Chiefs
Dolphins have been playing all close ones and they better not look ahead to the finale with the Jets.
Saints -7 at Lions
Should be a Brees.
49ers -5 vs. Rams
zzzzzzz, but Shaun Hill should have a big day.
Patriots -8.5 vs. Cardinals
Tough one. Pats blew out the hapless Raiders last week, but they've had some tough ones, and the Cards are a division leader. But as we have said before, is there a worse 1st place team than the Cardinals?
Bengals +3 at Browns
Remember when this was a good game?
Falcons +3.5 at Vikings
The Vikings are playing really well on the defensive side of the ball and Adrian Peterson is a monster. But the Matt Ryan and the Falcons are finding ways to win.
Texans -7 at Raiders
Wow, the Texans will be over .500 when the game is over. Who'd have thunk it?
Broncos -6.5 vs. Bills
No reason to go with the Bills.
Bucs -3.5 vs. Chargers
Bucs 'D' should make the difference.
Bears -4 vs. Packers
Packers season is done.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
NFL Picks - Week 15
UPDATE 8:10 PM - WOW, did we stink out the joint today.
A decent 9-7 record in week 14 put us at 108-96-14 for the year. We're 1-0 this week having taken underdog New Orleans against Chicago in the Thursday night game.
Big doings in Big 'D' tonight as Big Blue go to Dallas for the Sunday night game. And if you've read this blog you know just how much we hate the Giants in prime time. Stressful games, bad games, some wins. Scary. Giants don't have Brandon Jacobs or Plaxigun, but the Cowboys have been in-fighting (and possibly T.O. and Jason Witten literally coming to blows) all week, at least according to Dallas papers. We still like the Giants though, especially as 3 point underdogs. Oh how we hate the 'Boys. Giants +3 Prediction: Giants 27 Cowboys 17
Jets -7.5 vs. Bills
The Jets are coming off back to back disappointing weeks, but the Bills have been pathetic for longer than that. Jet fans jump back on the bandwagon after this one.
The Jets got big time lucky in winning, but that didn't help those who sided with them on the point spread. Loss
Packers -2 vs. Jaguars
The Pack has been struggling, but the Jags quit weeks ago.
The Pack is just not a good team and it showed today. 20-16 Jags. Loss
Colts -17 vs. Lions
We hate huge spreads, but we hate the Lions more.
We certainly didn't expect the Lions to hang in there, but they did in only losing by 10. Loss
Redskins -7 at Bengals
Some (Mike Francesa) would have you believe that the Deadskins season is done. Clinton Portis went after coach Jim Zorn on the radio, the offensive line is banged up, etc.. But the Skins could still save their season and we don't trust Cincy.
We really hate when Francesa is right. Loss
49ers +6.5 at Dolphins
Miami has been getting undeserved good sized spreads. Sure they are 8-5, but for the most part they don't win by much. Same goes for today even if Frank Gore doesn't play.
Pegged this one perfectly. Unfortunately, we didn't do that too often today. Win
Seahawks -2.5 at Rams
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Looks like it was a better game than we expected and we got it right. Win
Titans -3 at Texans
With Houston's improved play this could be an entertaining one.
The Texans are hot, 4 straight wins and hand the Titans their 2nd loss. Loss
Steelers +3 at Ravens
Along with the Giants-Cowboys, the game of the week. Black and blue football sees the Steelers continue to rise to the top of the AFC.
Just as advertised and Steelers with another come from behind win. Win
Broncos +8 at Panthers
Despite their big win over the Bucs, we're not jumping back on the Panthers bandwagon so fast. Their offense has still been erratic and the Broncos big play 'O' can keep this close. Carolina wins though.
Boy did we have the wrong take on this one. Loss
Chargers -5.5 at Chiefs
Norv Turner's time in SD is almost over.
Chargers win, but very unimpressively. Loss
Cardinals -3 vs. Vikings
Tough one. Both teams are inconsistent. Toss of an imaginary coin.
Is there a worse looking first place team than the Cardinals? Loss
Patriots -7 at Raiders
Despite Matt Cassel grieving for the loss of his Dad, this game shouldn't be close for the Pats like last week's squeaker with Seattle.
Blow out city. Nice game for Cassel. Win
Falcons -3 vs. Bucs
We're on the Matt Ryan bandwagon for sure.
The Ryans do it again with a late FG. Push
Eagles -14 vs. Browns
Poor Romeo Crennel.
A decent 9-7 record in week 14 put us at 108-96-14 for the year. We're 1-0 this week having taken underdog New Orleans against Chicago in the Thursday night game.
Big doings in Big 'D' tonight as Big Blue go to Dallas for the Sunday night game. And if you've read this blog you know just how much we hate the Giants in prime time. Stressful games, bad games, some wins. Scary. Giants don't have Brandon Jacobs or Plaxigun, but the Cowboys have been in-fighting (and possibly T.O. and Jason Witten literally coming to blows) all week, at least according to Dallas papers. We still like the Giants though, especially as 3 point underdogs. Oh how we hate the 'Boys. Giants +3 Prediction: Giants 27 Cowboys 17
Jets -7.5 vs. Bills
The Jets are coming off back to back disappointing weeks, but the Bills have been pathetic for longer than that. Jet fans jump back on the bandwagon after this one.
The Jets got big time lucky in winning, but that didn't help those who sided with them on the point spread. Loss
Packers -2 vs. Jaguars
The Pack has been struggling, but the Jags quit weeks ago.
The Pack is just not a good team and it showed today. 20-16 Jags. Loss
Colts -17 vs. Lions
We hate huge spreads, but we hate the Lions more.
We certainly didn't expect the Lions to hang in there, but they did in only losing by 10. Loss
Redskins -7 at Bengals
Some (Mike Francesa) would have you believe that the Deadskins season is done. Clinton Portis went after coach Jim Zorn on the radio, the offensive line is banged up, etc.. But the Skins could still save their season and we don't trust Cincy.
We really hate when Francesa is right. Loss
49ers +6.5 at Dolphins
Miami has been getting undeserved good sized spreads. Sure they are 8-5, but for the most part they don't win by much. Same goes for today even if Frank Gore doesn't play.
Pegged this one perfectly. Unfortunately, we didn't do that too often today. Win
Seahawks -2.5 at Rams
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Looks like it was a better game than we expected and we got it right. Win
Titans -3 at Texans
With Houston's improved play this could be an entertaining one.
The Texans are hot, 4 straight wins and hand the Titans their 2nd loss. Loss
Steelers +3 at Ravens
Along with the Giants-Cowboys, the game of the week. Black and blue football sees the Steelers continue to rise to the top of the AFC.
Just as advertised and Steelers with another come from behind win. Win
Broncos +8 at Panthers
Despite their big win over the Bucs, we're not jumping back on the Panthers bandwagon so fast. Their offense has still been erratic and the Broncos big play 'O' can keep this close. Carolina wins though.
Boy did we have the wrong take on this one. Loss
Chargers -5.5 at Chiefs
Norv Turner's time in SD is almost over.
Chargers win, but very unimpressively. Loss
Cardinals -3 vs. Vikings
Tough one. Both teams are inconsistent. Toss of an imaginary coin.
Is there a worse looking first place team than the Cardinals? Loss
Patriots -7 at Raiders
Despite Matt Cassel grieving for the loss of his Dad, this game shouldn't be close for the Pats like last week's squeaker with Seattle.
Blow out city. Nice game for Cassel. Win
Falcons -3 vs. Bucs
We're on the Matt Ryan bandwagon for sure.
The Ryans do it again with a late FG. Push
Eagles -14 vs. Browns
Poor Romeo Crennel.
NFL Picks - Week 15
UPDATE 8:10 PM - WOW, did we stink out the joint today.
A decent 9-7 record in week 14 put us at 108-96-14 for the year. We're 1-0 this week having taken underdog New Orleans against Chicago in the Thursday night game.
Big doings in Big 'D' tonight as Big Blue go to Dallas for the Sunday night game. And if you've read this blog you know just how much we hate the Giants in prime time. Stressful games, bad games, some wins. Scary. Giants don't have Brandon Jacobs or Plaxigun, but the Cowboys have been in-fighting (and possibly T.O. and Jason Witten literally coming to blows) all week, at least according to Dallas papers. We still like the Giants though, especially as 3 point underdogs. Oh how we hate the 'Boys. Giants +3 Prediction: Giants 27 Cowboys 17
Jets -7.5 vs. Bills
The Jets are coming off back to back disappointing weeks, but the Bills have been pathetic for longer than that. Jet fans jump back on the bandwagon after this one.
The Jets got big time lucky in winning, but that didn't help those who sided with them on the point spread. Loss
Packers -2 vs. Jaguars
The Pack has been struggling, but the Jags quit weeks ago.
The Pack is just not a good team and it showed today. 20-16 Jags. Loss
Colts -17 vs. Lions
We hate huge spreads, but we hate the Lions more.
We certainly didn't expect the Lions to hang in there, but they did in only losing by 10. Loss
Redskins -7 at Bengals
Some (Mike Francesa) would have you believe that the Deadskins season is done. Clinton Portis went after coach Jim Zorn on the radio, the offensive line is banged up, etc.. But the Skins could still save their season and we don't trust Cincy.
We really hate when Francesa is right. Loss
49ers +6.5 at Dolphins
Miami has been getting undeserved good sized spreads. Sure they are 8-5, but for the most part they don't win by much. Same goes for today even if Frank Gore doesn't play.
Pegged this one perfectly. Unfortunately, we didn't do that too often today. Win
Seahawks -2.5 at Rams
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Looks like it was a better game than we expected and we got it right. Win
Titans -3 at Texans
With Houston's improved play this could be an entertaining one.
The Texans are hot, 4 straight wins and hand the Titans their 2nd loss. Loss
Steelers +3 at Ravens
Along with the Giants-Cowboys, the game of the week. Black and blue football sees the Steelers continue to rise to the top of the AFC.
Just as advertised and Steelers with another come from behind win. Win
Broncos +8 at Panthers
Despite their big win over the Bucs, we're not jumping back on the Panthers bandwagon so fast. Their offense has still been erratic and the Broncos big play 'O' can keep this close. Carolina wins though.
Boy did we have the wrong take on this one. Loss
Chargers -5.5 at Chiefs
Norv Turner's time in SD is almost over.
Chargers win, but very unimpressively. Loss
Cardinals -3 vs. Vikings
Tough one. Both teams are inconsistent. Toss of an imaginary coin.
Is there a worse looking first place team than the Cardinals? Loss
Patriots -7 at Raiders
Despite Matt Cassel grieving for the loss of his Dad, this game shouldn't be close for the Pats like last week's squeaker with Seattle.
Blow out city. Nice game for Cassel. Win
Falcons -3 vs. Bucs
We're on the Matt Ryan bandwagon for sure.
The Ryans do it again with a late FG. Push
Eagles -14 vs. Browns
Poor Romeo Crennel.
A decent 9-7 record in week 14 put us at 108-96-14 for the year. We're 1-0 this week having taken underdog New Orleans against Chicago in the Thursday night game.
Big doings in Big 'D' tonight as Big Blue go to Dallas for the Sunday night game. And if you've read this blog you know just how much we hate the Giants in prime time. Stressful games, bad games, some wins. Scary. Giants don't have Brandon Jacobs or Plaxigun, but the Cowboys have been in-fighting (and possibly T.O. and Jason Witten literally coming to blows) all week, at least according to Dallas papers. We still like the Giants though, especially as 3 point underdogs. Oh how we hate the 'Boys. Giants +3 Prediction: Giants 27 Cowboys 17
Jets -7.5 vs. Bills
The Jets are coming off back to back disappointing weeks, but the Bills have been pathetic for longer than that. Jet fans jump back on the bandwagon after this one.
The Jets got big time lucky in winning, but that didn't help those who sided with them on the point spread. Loss
Packers -2 vs. Jaguars
The Pack has been struggling, but the Jags quit weeks ago.
The Pack is just not a good team and it showed today. 20-16 Jags. Loss
Colts -17 vs. Lions
We hate huge spreads, but we hate the Lions more.
We certainly didn't expect the Lions to hang in there, but they did in only losing by 10. Loss
Redskins -7 at Bengals
Some (Mike Francesa) would have you believe that the Deadskins season is done. Clinton Portis went after coach Jim Zorn on the radio, the offensive line is banged up, etc.. But the Skins could still save their season and we don't trust Cincy.
We really hate when Francesa is right. Loss
49ers +6.5 at Dolphins
Miami has been getting undeserved good sized spreads. Sure they are 8-5, but for the most part they don't win by much. Same goes for today even if Frank Gore doesn't play.
Pegged this one perfectly. Unfortunately, we didn't do that too often today. Win
Seahawks -2.5 at Rams
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Looks like it was a better game than we expected and we got it right. Win
Titans -3 at Texans
With Houston's improved play this could be an entertaining one.
The Texans are hot, 4 straight wins and hand the Titans their 2nd loss. Loss
Steelers +3 at Ravens
Along with the Giants-Cowboys, the game of the week. Black and blue football sees the Steelers continue to rise to the top of the AFC.
Just as advertised and Steelers with another come from behind win. Win
Broncos +8 at Panthers
Despite their big win over the Bucs, we're not jumping back on the Panthers bandwagon so fast. Their offense has still been erratic and the Broncos big play 'O' can keep this close. Carolina wins though.
Boy did we have the wrong take on this one. Loss
Chargers -5.5 at Chiefs
Norv Turner's time in SD is almost over.
Chargers win, but very unimpressively. Loss
Cardinals -3 vs. Vikings
Tough one. Both teams are inconsistent. Toss of an imaginary coin.
Is there a worse looking first place team than the Cardinals? Loss
Patriots -7 at Raiders
Despite Matt Cassel grieving for the loss of his Dad, this game shouldn't be close for the Pats like last week's squeaker with Seattle.
Blow out city. Nice game for Cassel. Win
Falcons -3 vs. Bucs
We're on the Matt Ryan bandwagon for sure.
The Ryans do it again with a late FG. Push
Eagles -14 vs. Browns
Poor Romeo Crennel.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
NFL Picks - Week 14
After a good 2-1 start on Thanksgiving day, we were a miserable 6-10 overall. Yes, that means 4-9 on Sunday/Monday. We're now 99-89-14 after going just 14-18 the last 2 weeks. But we've got the Thursday night Chargers-Raiders game in our pocket as we begin week 14.
Big Blue has had all the Plaxico Burress-Antonio Pierce nonsense (believe us we're not dismissing it by calling it nonsense), but it shouldn't distract them from the latest task at hand, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles played two horrendous games in a row, epitomized by the play of Donovan McChunky Soup, but made like the Phoenix in routing the Cardinals on Thanksgiving day. Snow flurries, high winds, and freezing temps in Giants Stadium today will impact that Eagles ability to put those same points on the board (or the 31 they scored against the Giants in Philly the first time they met).
Giants -6.5 vs. Eagles Prediction: Giants 27 Eagles 19
Jets -4 at 49ers
The Jets embarrassed themselves against the Broncos last week, causing some to jump off the bandwagon. But they should have no trouble with the Niners today. San Fran has been playing better of late, but they won't have an answer for the Jets offense.
Colts -13.5 vs. Bengals
Is there any reason to pick the Bengals? Seriously?
Bears -6.5 vs. Jaguars
The Jags totally humiliated themselves and their coach Jack Del Rio on Monday night. They quit, there's no debate about it. So while the Bears aren't exactly clicking on all cylinders they should handle a Jags team that probably won't like the Chicago weather either.
Texans +6 at Packers
The Texans, an indoor team, are not going to like the sub 20 degree temperature in Green Bay today, but some confidence from Monday's game should make this one close. Packers by 3.
Titans -14 vs. Browns
The Browns are down to their third string QB...it's going to make for a long final month for coach Romeo Crennel, who will probably resurface with one of his old pals (Bill Parcell, BillBelichik) next year.
Vikings -10 at Lions
We don't love this Vikings team by any measure, but these Lions flat out stink. They used to win at home, but don't even do that any more. A.P. should have 100 yards by halftime.
Ravens -5.5 vs. Redskins
The Ravens defense should be too much for the Redskins even with Clinton Portis playing. Joe Flacco takes the Ravens to another victory.
Falcons +3 at Saints
The Saints are merely favorites because they're at home. Shouldn't this game be a pick 'em at best?
Dolphins +1 at Bills (in Toronto)
A home road game for the Bills who were absolutely pathetic against the 49ers last week. 3 points? The Dolphins haven't played very well on the offensive side of the ball the last 3 weeks, but they should take this one.
Broncos -9 vs. Chiefs
Tricky pick. The Chiefs are rotten, with occasional flashes of mediocrity. The Broncos are mediocre with occasional flashes of wow, like last Sunday's win against the Jets. Maybe it will finally kick start them. Broncos win it something like 41-23.
Cardinals -14 vs. Rams
The Cardinals made a proud showing against the Giants 2 weeks ago, but they looked like high schoolers against the Eagles last week. They should beat up on a pathetic, injured Rams team though.
Steelers -3.5 vs. Cowboys
Game of the week! Had Marion Barber played, we probably would have gone with the Cowboys, thinking the Steelers would win by 1. But with Barber out and no proven running back to fill in for him, we like the Steelers. 23-16?
Patriots -7 at Seahawks
It wasn't that long ago that these two teams were meeting in the Super Bowl. It's been downhill since for the Seahawks.
Bucs +3 at Panthers
We liked this Panthers team earlier on and didn't like the Bucs. Roles have reversed. We're not that enamored with Tampa, but Jake Delhomme's bad elbow is effecting the offense. Bucs win a low scorer.
Big Blue has had all the Plaxico Burress-Antonio Pierce nonsense (believe us we're not dismissing it by calling it nonsense), but it shouldn't distract them from the latest task at hand, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles played two horrendous games in a row, epitomized by the play of Donovan McChunky Soup, but made like the Phoenix in routing the Cardinals on Thanksgiving day. Snow flurries, high winds, and freezing temps in Giants Stadium today will impact that Eagles ability to put those same points on the board (or the 31 they scored against the Giants in Philly the first time they met).
Giants -6.5 vs. Eagles Prediction: Giants 27 Eagles 19
Jets -4 at 49ers
The Jets embarrassed themselves against the Broncos last week, causing some to jump off the bandwagon. But they should have no trouble with the Niners today. San Fran has been playing better of late, but they won't have an answer for the Jets offense.
Colts -13.5 vs. Bengals
Is there any reason to pick the Bengals? Seriously?
Bears -6.5 vs. Jaguars
The Jags totally humiliated themselves and their coach Jack Del Rio on Monday night. They quit, there's no debate about it. So while the Bears aren't exactly clicking on all cylinders they should handle a Jags team that probably won't like the Chicago weather either.
Texans +6 at Packers
The Texans, an indoor team, are not going to like the sub 20 degree temperature in Green Bay today, but some confidence from Monday's game should make this one close. Packers by 3.
Titans -14 vs. Browns
The Browns are down to their third string QB...it's going to make for a long final month for coach Romeo Crennel, who will probably resurface with one of his old pals (Bill Parcell, BillBelichik) next year.
Vikings -10 at Lions
We don't love this Vikings team by any measure, but these Lions flat out stink. They used to win at home, but don't even do that any more. A.P. should have 100 yards by halftime.
Ravens -5.5 vs. Redskins
The Ravens defense should be too much for the Redskins even with Clinton Portis playing. Joe Flacco takes the Ravens to another victory.
Falcons +3 at Saints
The Saints are merely favorites because they're at home. Shouldn't this game be a pick 'em at best?
Dolphins +1 at Bills (in Toronto)
A home road game for the Bills who were absolutely pathetic against the 49ers last week. 3 points? The Dolphins haven't played very well on the offensive side of the ball the last 3 weeks, but they should take this one.
Broncos -9 vs. Chiefs
Tricky pick. The Chiefs are rotten, with occasional flashes of mediocrity. The Broncos are mediocre with occasional flashes of wow, like last Sunday's win against the Jets. Maybe it will finally kick start them. Broncos win it something like 41-23.
Cardinals -14 vs. Rams
The Cardinals made a proud showing against the Giants 2 weeks ago, but they looked like high schoolers against the Eagles last week. They should beat up on a pathetic, injured Rams team though.
Steelers -3.5 vs. Cowboys
Game of the week! Had Marion Barber played, we probably would have gone with the Cowboys, thinking the Steelers would win by 1. But with Barber out and no proven running back to fill in for him, we like the Steelers. 23-16?
Patriots -7 at Seahawks
It wasn't that long ago that these two teams were meeting in the Super Bowl. It's been downhill since for the Seahawks.
Bucs +3 at Panthers
We liked this Panthers team earlier on and didn't like the Bucs. Roles have reversed. We're not that enamored with Tampa, but Jake Delhomme's bad elbow is effecting the offense. Bucs win a low scorer.
NFL Picks - Week 14
After a good 2-1 start on Thanksgiving day, we were a miserable 6-10 overall. Yes, that means 4-9 on Sunday/Monday. We're now 99-89-14 after going just 14-18 the last 2 weeks. But we've got the Thursday night Chargers-Raiders game in our pocket as we begin week 14.
Big Blue has had all the Plaxico Burress-Antonio Pierce nonsense (believe us we're not dismissing it by calling it nonsense), but it shouldn't distract them from the latest task at hand, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles played two horrendous games in a row, epitomized by the play of Donovan McChunky Soup, but made like the Phoenix in routing the Cardinals on Thanksgiving day. Snow flurries, high winds, and freezing temps in Giants Stadium today will impact that Eagles ability to put those same points on the board (or the 31 they scored against the Giants in Philly the first time they met).
Giants -6.5 vs. Eagles Prediction: Giants 27 Eagles 19
Jets -4 at 49ers
The Jets embarrassed themselves against the Broncos last week, causing some to jump off the bandwagon. But they should have no trouble with the Niners today. San Fran has been playing better of late, but they won't have an answer for the Jets offense.
Colts -13.5 vs. Bengals
Is there any reason to pick the Bengals? Seriously?
Bears -6.5 vs. Jaguars
The Jags totally humiliated themselves and their coach Jack Del Rio on Monday night. They quit, there's no debate about it. So while the Bears aren't exactly clicking on all cylinders they should handle a Jags team that probably won't like the Chicago weather either.
Texans +6 at Packers
The Texans, an indoor team, are not going to like the sub 20 degree temperature in Green Bay today, but some confidence from Monday's game should make this one close. Packers by 3.
Titans -14 vs. Browns
The Browns are down to their third string QB...it's going to make for a long final month for coach Romeo Crennel, who will probably resurface with one of his old pals (Bill Parcell, BillBelichik) next year.
Vikings -10 at Lions
We don't love this Vikings team by any measure, but these Lions flat out stink. They used to win at home, but don't even do that any more. A.P. should have 100 yards by halftime.
Ravens -5.5 vs. Redskins
The Ravens defense should be too much for the Redskins even with Clinton Portis playing. Joe Flacco takes the Ravens to another victory.
Falcons +3 at Saints
The Saints are merely favorites because they're at home. Shouldn't this game be a pick 'em at best?
Dolphins +1 at Bills (in Toronto)
A home road game for the Bills who were absolutely pathetic against the 49ers last week. 3 points? The Dolphins haven't played very well on the offensive side of the ball the last 3 weeks, but they should take this one.
Broncos -9 vs. Chiefs
Tricky pick. The Chiefs are rotten, with occasional flashes of mediocrity. The Broncos are mediocre with occasional flashes of wow, like last Sunday's win against the Jets. Maybe it will finally kick start them. Broncos win it something like 41-23.
Cardinals -14 vs. Rams
The Cardinals made a proud showing against the Giants 2 weeks ago, but they looked like high schoolers against the Eagles last week. They should beat up on a pathetic, injured Rams team though.
Steelers -3.5 vs. Cowboys
Game of the week! Had Marion Barber played, we probably would have gone with the Cowboys, thinking the Steelers would win by 1. But with Barber out and no proven running back to fill in for him, we like the Steelers. 23-16?
Patriots -7 at Seahawks
It wasn't that long ago that these two teams were meeting in the Super Bowl. It's been downhill since for the Seahawks.
Bucs +3 at Panthers
We liked this Panthers team earlier on and didn't like the Bucs. Roles have reversed. We're not that enamored with Tampa, but Jake Delhomme's bad elbow is effecting the offense. Bucs win a low scorer.
Big Blue has had all the Plaxico Burress-Antonio Pierce nonsense (believe us we're not dismissing it by calling it nonsense), but it shouldn't distract them from the latest task at hand, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles played two horrendous games in a row, epitomized by the play of Donovan McChunky Soup, but made like the Phoenix in routing the Cardinals on Thanksgiving day. Snow flurries, high winds, and freezing temps in Giants Stadium today will impact that Eagles ability to put those same points on the board (or the 31 they scored against the Giants in Philly the first time they met).
Giants -6.5 vs. Eagles Prediction: Giants 27 Eagles 19
Jets -4 at 49ers
The Jets embarrassed themselves against the Broncos last week, causing some to jump off the bandwagon. But they should have no trouble with the Niners today. San Fran has been playing better of late, but they won't have an answer for the Jets offense.
Colts -13.5 vs. Bengals
Is there any reason to pick the Bengals? Seriously?
Bears -6.5 vs. Jaguars
The Jags totally humiliated themselves and their coach Jack Del Rio on Monday night. They quit, there's no debate about it. So while the Bears aren't exactly clicking on all cylinders they should handle a Jags team that probably won't like the Chicago weather either.
Texans +6 at Packers
The Texans, an indoor team, are not going to like the sub 20 degree temperature in Green Bay today, but some confidence from Monday's game should make this one close. Packers by 3.
Titans -14 vs. Browns
The Browns are down to their third string QB...it's going to make for a long final month for coach Romeo Crennel, who will probably resurface with one of his old pals (Bill Parcell, BillBelichik) next year.
Vikings -10 at Lions
We don't love this Vikings team by any measure, but these Lions flat out stink. They used to win at home, but don't even do that any more. A.P. should have 100 yards by halftime.
Ravens -5.5 vs. Redskins
The Ravens defense should be too much for the Redskins even with Clinton Portis playing. Joe Flacco takes the Ravens to another victory.
Falcons +3 at Saints
The Saints are merely favorites because they're at home. Shouldn't this game be a pick 'em at best?
Dolphins +1 at Bills (in Toronto)
A home road game for the Bills who were absolutely pathetic against the 49ers last week. 3 points? The Dolphins haven't played very well on the offensive side of the ball the last 3 weeks, but they should take this one.
Broncos -9 vs. Chiefs
Tricky pick. The Chiefs are rotten, with occasional flashes of mediocrity. The Broncos are mediocre with occasional flashes of wow, like last Sunday's win against the Jets. Maybe it will finally kick start them. Broncos win it something like 41-23.
Cardinals -14 vs. Rams
The Cardinals made a proud showing against the Giants 2 weeks ago, but they looked like high schoolers against the Eagles last week. They should beat up on a pathetic, injured Rams team though.
Steelers -3.5 vs. Cowboys
Game of the week! Had Marion Barber played, we probably would have gone with the Cowboys, thinking the Steelers would win by 1. But with Barber out and no proven running back to fill in for him, we like the Steelers. 23-16?
Patriots -7 at Seahawks
It wasn't that long ago that these two teams were meeting in the Super Bowl. It's been downhill since for the Seahawks.
Bucs +3 at Panthers
We liked this Panthers team earlier on and didn't like the Bucs. Roles have reversed. We're not that enamored with Tampa, but Jake Delhomme's bad elbow is effecting the offense. Bucs win a low scorer.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
NFL Picks - Week 13
Before we get into anything else, we continue to be, surprisingly, shocked at Plaxico Burress' antics. We have to agree with Steve Politi of the Star Ledger, the sooner he's gone, the better.
Back to football. We were 2-1 on Thursday. Still shocked that the Eagles were favored by 3. Apparently they should have been favored by 15. Amazing how ordinary Kurt Warner can look under a pass rush.
Big Blue won't have Burress, who wasn't going to play anyway, but may have Brandon Jacobs back. We'll see at 1:oo EST, when the Giants and Redskins take the field at FEDEX Field. It'll be a wet, muddy ball game with rain expected all day in the D.C. area. The Giants are favored by 3.5 and that sounds good to us. Giants -3.5 Prediction: Giants 27 Redskins 13
We weren't far off on this though it looked early on that the Giants would win in a blow out. By half time it was a game, but the Giants superiority shined through. WON
Jets -8 vs. Broncos
It wasn't that long ago we would have thought there would be no way the Jets would be favored by 8, especially against a potent Broncos offense. But the Jets have won 5 in a row and the Broncos defense has been more porous than Paris Hilton's pants.
Did not see the Broncos offense rolling and playing good enough defense to win. LOSS
Bills -6.5 vs 49ers
The Bills have been a tremendous let down this year. They looked like they could easily take the AFC East once Tom Brady went down, but they've been miserable, especially QB Trent Edwards. Edwards bounced back with a big game in the Bills win last week against the Chiefs. He and the Bills will need to do it again this week against a Niners team that has nothing to lose. San Fran won't have to worry about the weather, as the temps will be at a mild Buffalo 41.
Trent Edwards missed the 2nd half, but this Bills team is pathetic. A 10-3 loss to the Niners? C'mon! LOSS
Bucs -4 vs. Saints
This is a huge game for the Bucs who have a chance to lock up the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Saints can get back in the NFC South and Wildcard races with a win. Bucs 'D' prevails.
Close ball game, the Bucs blew a 20-10 lead before prevailing 23-20. Not good enough to cover though. LOSS
Packers -3 vs. Panthers
Carolina had a lot of the warts exposed by the Falcons last week. QB Jake Delhomme admitted he's still hurting from off-season elbow surgery. The Pack is just a game behind in the NFC North despite a 5-6 record. With the Vikings and Bears squaring off, the Packers can make up some ground.
Another good game that saw the Pack rally from a 21-10 deficit to take a 28-21 lead, only to lose 35-31. LOSS
Dolphins -8 at Rams
The fish aren't likely to catch the Jets or Pats in the division, but they're still in the Wildcard mix. They barely beat the Raiders 2 weeks ago and were embarrassed by the Pats last week. They should bounce back this week against a hapless Rams team.
The Dolphins are not really that good. Yes, they won 16-12, but they should have crushed this Rams team. LOSS
Ravens -7 at Bengals
Another favorite, but how can you blame us? The Ravens bounced back nicely from their loss to the Giants, with a blow out win over Philly. They sit just one game back of the Steelers in the AFC North. The Bengals have one win. 'Nuff said.
Never a contest, Ravens roll. WON
Colts -4.5 at Browns
Brady Quinn is out for the year with a broken finger, which means Derek Anderson is back in. The Colts are without star DB Bob Sanders, but their offense has been clicking and their 'D' has improved.
Dull..this game was on CBS while the Giants were on Fox. Can't imagine too many people chose this game to watch. Browns already lost Quinn, now Anderson is probably done for the year too. Browns covered though. LOSS
Falcons +5 at Chargers
The Chargers season is slipping away, but if they run the table they can get back to the playoffs. No matter what happens, Norv Turner is probably done as coach in San Diego. The Falcons are rolling by rookie QB Matt Ryan and it should continue today.
We were on the money here. Ryan's great rookie season continues. WON
Steelers -1 at Patriots
Great game...Matt Cassell and the Pats offense has been red hot, but the Steelers defense is still solid. Should be a low scoring game with the boys from iron city prevailing.
Not even close, the Steelers blow out the Pats, 33-10. WON
Raiders -3 vs. Chiefs
Boy is this game now what it used to be. The Raiders are playing a little better since Tom Cable took over and had a resounding win over the Broncs last week. Both teams stink, but this game could actually be entertaining.
The Chiefs won this 20-13. You want to know why? Because for some reason Cable ran a fake FG with Jankowski running the ball. WTF! LOSS
Bears +3 at Vikings
A huge game in the NFC North, where these two teams are tied at an underwhelming 6-5. Will go with the Bears 'D' in this one, thought we also expect a big day from A.P..
Jaguars +3 at Texans
Good God, who scheduled this one? Even if the Jags were playing up to par, did anyone think the Texans were worthy of MNF?
Back to football. We were 2-1 on Thursday. Still shocked that the Eagles were favored by 3. Apparently they should have been favored by 15. Amazing how ordinary Kurt Warner can look under a pass rush.
Big Blue won't have Burress, who wasn't going to play anyway, but may have Brandon Jacobs back. We'll see at 1:oo EST, when the Giants and Redskins take the field at FEDEX Field. It'll be a wet, muddy ball game with rain expected all day in the D.C. area. The Giants are favored by 3.5 and that sounds good to us. Giants -3.5 Prediction: Giants 27 Redskins 13
We weren't far off on this though it looked early on that the Giants would win in a blow out. By half time it was a game, but the Giants superiority shined through. WON
Jets -8 vs. Broncos
It wasn't that long ago we would have thought there would be no way the Jets would be favored by 8, especially against a potent Broncos offense. But the Jets have won 5 in a row and the Broncos defense has been more porous than Paris Hilton's pants.
Did not see the Broncos offense rolling and playing good enough defense to win. LOSS
Bills -6.5 vs 49ers
The Bills have been a tremendous let down this year. They looked like they could easily take the AFC East once Tom Brady went down, but they've been miserable, especially QB Trent Edwards. Edwards bounced back with a big game in the Bills win last week against the Chiefs. He and the Bills will need to do it again this week against a Niners team that has nothing to lose. San Fran won't have to worry about the weather, as the temps will be at a mild Buffalo 41.
Trent Edwards missed the 2nd half, but this Bills team is pathetic. A 10-3 loss to the Niners? C'mon! LOSS
Bucs -4 vs. Saints
This is a huge game for the Bucs who have a chance to lock up the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Saints can get back in the NFC South and Wildcard races with a win. Bucs 'D' prevails.
Close ball game, the Bucs blew a 20-10 lead before prevailing 23-20. Not good enough to cover though. LOSS
Packers -3 vs. Panthers
Carolina had a lot of the warts exposed by the Falcons last week. QB Jake Delhomme admitted he's still hurting from off-season elbow surgery. The Pack is just a game behind in the NFC North despite a 5-6 record. With the Vikings and Bears squaring off, the Packers can make up some ground.
Another good game that saw the Pack rally from a 21-10 deficit to take a 28-21 lead, only to lose 35-31. LOSS
Dolphins -8 at Rams
The fish aren't likely to catch the Jets or Pats in the division, but they're still in the Wildcard mix. They barely beat the Raiders 2 weeks ago and were embarrassed by the Pats last week. They should bounce back this week against a hapless Rams team.
The Dolphins are not really that good. Yes, they won 16-12, but they should have crushed this Rams team. LOSS
Ravens -7 at Bengals
Another favorite, but how can you blame us? The Ravens bounced back nicely from their loss to the Giants, with a blow out win over Philly. They sit just one game back of the Steelers in the AFC North. The Bengals have one win. 'Nuff said.
Never a contest, Ravens roll. WON
Colts -4.5 at Browns
Brady Quinn is out for the year with a broken finger, which means Derek Anderson is back in. The Colts are without star DB Bob Sanders, but their offense has been clicking and their 'D' has improved.
Dull..this game was on CBS while the Giants were on Fox. Can't imagine too many people chose this game to watch. Browns already lost Quinn, now Anderson is probably done for the year too. Browns covered though. LOSS
Falcons +5 at Chargers
The Chargers season is slipping away, but if they run the table they can get back to the playoffs. No matter what happens, Norv Turner is probably done as coach in San Diego. The Falcons are rolling by rookie QB Matt Ryan and it should continue today.
We were on the money here. Ryan's great rookie season continues. WON
Steelers -1 at Patriots
Great game...Matt Cassell and the Pats offense has been red hot, but the Steelers defense is still solid. Should be a low scoring game with the boys from iron city prevailing.
Not even close, the Steelers blow out the Pats, 33-10. WON
Raiders -3 vs. Chiefs
Boy is this game now what it used to be. The Raiders are playing a little better since Tom Cable took over and had a resounding win over the Broncs last week. Both teams stink, but this game could actually be entertaining.
The Chiefs won this 20-13. You want to know why? Because for some reason Cable ran a fake FG with Jankowski running the ball. WTF! LOSS
Bears +3 at Vikings
A huge game in the NFC North, where these two teams are tied at an underwhelming 6-5. Will go with the Bears 'D' in this one, thought we also expect a big day from A.P..
Jaguars +3 at Texans
Good God, who scheduled this one? Even if the Jags were playing up to par, did anyone think the Texans were worthy of MNF?
NFL Picks - Week 13
Before we get into anything else, we continue to be, surprisingly, shocked at Plaxico Burress' antics. We have to agree with Steve Politi of the Star Ledger, the sooner he's gone, the better.
Back to football. We were 2-1 on Thursday. Still shocked that the Eagles were favored by 3. Apparently they should have been favored by 15. Amazing how ordinary Kurt Warner can look under a pass rush.
Big Blue won't have Burress, who wasn't going to play anyway, but may have Brandon Jacobs back. We'll see at 1:oo EST, when the Giants and Redskins take the field at FEDEX Field. It'll be a wet, muddy ball game with rain expected all day in the D.C. area. The Giants are favored by 3.5 and that sounds good to us. Giants -3.5 Prediction: Giants 27 Redskins 13
We weren't far off on this though it looked early on that the Giants would win in a blow out. By half time it was a game, but the Giants superiority shined through. WON
Jets -8 vs. Broncos
It wasn't that long ago we would have thought there would be no way the Jets would be favored by 8, especially against a potent Broncos offense. But the Jets have won 5 in a row and the Broncos defense has been more porous than Paris Hilton's pants.
Did not see the Broncos offense rolling and playing good enough defense to win. LOSS
Bills -6.5 vs 49ers
The Bills have been a tremendous let down this year. They looked like they could easily take the AFC East once Tom Brady went down, but they've been miserable, especially QB Trent Edwards. Edwards bounced back with a big game in the Bills win last week against the Chiefs. He and the Bills will need to do it again this week against a Niners team that has nothing to lose. San Fran won't have to worry about the weather, as the temps will be at a mild Buffalo 41.
Trent Edwards missed the 2nd half, but this Bills team is pathetic. A 10-3 loss to the Niners? C'mon! LOSS
Bucs -4 vs. Saints
This is a huge game for the Bucs who have a chance to lock up the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Saints can get back in the NFC South and Wildcard races with a win. Bucs 'D' prevails.
Close ball game, the Bucs blew a 20-10 lead before prevailing 23-20. Not good enough to cover though. LOSS
Packers -3 vs. Panthers
Carolina had a lot of the warts exposed by the Falcons last week. QB Jake Delhomme admitted he's still hurting from off-season elbow surgery. The Pack is just a game behind in the NFC North despite a 5-6 record. With the Vikings and Bears squaring off, the Packers can make up some ground.
Another good game that saw the Pack rally from a 21-10 deficit to take a 28-21 lead, only to lose 35-31. LOSS
Dolphins -8 at Rams
The fish aren't likely to catch the Jets or Pats in the division, but they're still in the Wildcard mix. They barely beat the Raiders 2 weeks ago and were embarrassed by the Pats last week. They should bounce back this week against a hapless Rams team.
The Dolphins are not really that good. Yes, they won 16-12, but they should have crushed this Rams team. LOSS
Ravens -7 at Bengals
Another favorite, but how can you blame us? The Ravens bounced back nicely from their loss to the Giants, with a blow out win over Philly. They sit just one game back of the Steelers in the AFC North. The Bengals have one win. 'Nuff said.
Never a contest, Ravens roll. WON
Colts -4.5 at Browns
Brady Quinn is out for the year with a broken finger, which means Derek Anderson is back in. The Colts are without star DB Bob Sanders, but their offense has been clicking and their 'D' has improved.
Dull..this game was on CBS while the Giants were on Fox. Can't imagine too many people chose this game to watch. Browns already lost Quinn, now Anderson is probably done for the year too. Browns covered though. LOSS
Falcons +5 at Chargers
The Chargers season is slipping away, but if they run the table they can get back to the playoffs. No matter what happens, Norv Turner is probably done as coach in San Diego. The Falcons are rolling by rookie QB Matt Ryan and it should continue today.
We were on the money here. Ryan's great rookie season continues. WON
Steelers -1 at Patriots
Great game...Matt Cassell and the Pats offense has been red hot, but the Steelers defense is still solid. Should be a low scoring game with the boys from iron city prevailing.
Not even close, the Steelers blow out the Pats, 33-10. WON
Raiders -3 vs. Chiefs
Boy is this game now what it used to be. The Raiders are playing a little better since Tom Cable took over and had a resounding win over the Broncs last week. Both teams stink, but this game could actually be entertaining.
The Chiefs won this 20-13. You want to know why? Because for some reason Cable ran a fake FG with Jankowski running the ball. WTF! LOSS
Bears +3 at Vikings
A huge game in the NFC North, where these two teams are tied at an underwhelming 6-5. Will go with the Bears 'D' in this one, thought we also expect a big day from A.P..
Jaguars +3 at Texans
Good God, who scheduled this one? Even if the Jags were playing up to par, did anyone think the Texans were worthy of MNF?
Back to football. We were 2-1 on Thursday. Still shocked that the Eagles were favored by 3. Apparently they should have been favored by 15. Amazing how ordinary Kurt Warner can look under a pass rush.
Big Blue won't have Burress, who wasn't going to play anyway, but may have Brandon Jacobs back. We'll see at 1:oo EST, when the Giants and Redskins take the field at FEDEX Field. It'll be a wet, muddy ball game with rain expected all day in the D.C. area. The Giants are favored by 3.5 and that sounds good to us. Giants -3.5 Prediction: Giants 27 Redskins 13
We weren't far off on this though it looked early on that the Giants would win in a blow out. By half time it was a game, but the Giants superiority shined through. WON
Jets -8 vs. Broncos
It wasn't that long ago we would have thought there would be no way the Jets would be favored by 8, especially against a potent Broncos offense. But the Jets have won 5 in a row and the Broncos defense has been more porous than Paris Hilton's pants.
Did not see the Broncos offense rolling and playing good enough defense to win. LOSS
Bills -6.5 vs 49ers
The Bills have been a tremendous let down this year. They looked like they could easily take the AFC East once Tom Brady went down, but they've been miserable, especially QB Trent Edwards. Edwards bounced back with a big game in the Bills win last week against the Chiefs. He and the Bills will need to do it again this week against a Niners team that has nothing to lose. San Fran won't have to worry about the weather, as the temps will be at a mild Buffalo 41.
Trent Edwards missed the 2nd half, but this Bills team is pathetic. A 10-3 loss to the Niners? C'mon! LOSS
Bucs -4 vs. Saints
This is a huge game for the Bucs who have a chance to lock up the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Saints can get back in the NFC South and Wildcard races with a win. Bucs 'D' prevails.
Close ball game, the Bucs blew a 20-10 lead before prevailing 23-20. Not good enough to cover though. LOSS
Packers -3 vs. Panthers
Carolina had a lot of the warts exposed by the Falcons last week. QB Jake Delhomme admitted he's still hurting from off-season elbow surgery. The Pack is just a game behind in the NFC North despite a 5-6 record. With the Vikings and Bears squaring off, the Packers can make up some ground.
Another good game that saw the Pack rally from a 21-10 deficit to take a 28-21 lead, only to lose 35-31. LOSS
Dolphins -8 at Rams
The fish aren't likely to catch the Jets or Pats in the division, but they're still in the Wildcard mix. They barely beat the Raiders 2 weeks ago and were embarrassed by the Pats last week. They should bounce back this week against a hapless Rams team.
The Dolphins are not really that good. Yes, they won 16-12, but they should have crushed this Rams team. LOSS
Ravens -7 at Bengals
Another favorite, but how can you blame us? The Ravens bounced back nicely from their loss to the Giants, with a blow out win over Philly. They sit just one game back of the Steelers in the AFC North. The Bengals have one win. 'Nuff said.
Never a contest, Ravens roll. WON
Colts -4.5 at Browns
Brady Quinn is out for the year with a broken finger, which means Derek Anderson is back in. The Colts are without star DB Bob Sanders, but their offense has been clicking and their 'D' has improved.
Dull..this game was on CBS while the Giants were on Fox. Can't imagine too many people chose this game to watch. Browns already lost Quinn, now Anderson is probably done for the year too. Browns covered though. LOSS
Falcons +5 at Chargers
The Chargers season is slipping away, but if they run the table they can get back to the playoffs. No matter what happens, Norv Turner is probably done as coach in San Diego. The Falcons are rolling by rookie QB Matt Ryan and it should continue today.
We were on the money here. Ryan's great rookie season continues. WON
Steelers -1 at Patriots
Great game...Matt Cassell and the Pats offense has been red hot, but the Steelers defense is still solid. Should be a low scoring game with the boys from iron city prevailing.
Not even close, the Steelers blow out the Pats, 33-10. WON
Raiders -3 vs. Chiefs
Boy is this game now what it used to be. The Raiders are playing a little better since Tom Cable took over and had a resounding win over the Broncs last week. Both teams stink, but this game could actually be entertaining.
The Chiefs won this 20-13. You want to know why? Because for some reason Cable ran a fake FG with Jankowski running the ball. WTF! LOSS
Bears +3 at Vikings
A huge game in the NFC North, where these two teams are tied at an underwhelming 6-5. Will go with the Bears 'D' in this one, thought we also expect a big day from A.P..
Jaguars +3 at Texans
Good God, who scheduled this one? Even if the Jags were playing up to par, did anyone think the Texans were worthy of MNF?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
NFL Recap - Week 2
We didn't do so hot this past Sunday. A couple of teams really threw us for a loop and we mistakenly stayed on the bandwagon of others.
First and foremost, the Giants won again. It was closer than the final score indicated, but the final score of 41-13 over the Rams was quite pleasant. Giants -8.5 Win
Those crazy Jets fans. They saw Tom Brady go down and thought they had the AFC East wrapped up. Silly, silly, stupid J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets fans. Patriots 19-10 Win
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
Okay, this is one of the ones we didn't see coming. We know the Chiefs aren't good, but the
Raiders. Herm "just win a game" Edwards better win one in a hurry. Raiders 23-8 Loss
Titans +1 at Bengals
Vince Young or no Vince Young, there's no way the Titans should have only been favored by 1. Marvin Lewis must be praying to get fired. Titans 24-7 Win
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
To win in the NFL, you have to score touchdowns. The Vikings got five Ryan Longwell field goals and couldn't hold it. Colts 18 Vikings 15 Win
Saints PK at Redskins
We wondered how this game could possibly be a pick 'em with the Saints ability to score points. Then we saw the Saints defense and remembered. The 'aints absolutely blow a 24-15 lead. You can't lead Santana Moss beat you on a 67-yard like that. Redskins 26 Saints 24 Loss
Packers -3 at Lions
It continues. How do Matt Millen and Jon Kitna keep their jobs? A complete embarrassment. Forget Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers looked like Superman. Packers 48-25 Win
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
We are fully on the Panthers bandwagon, even if we only got a push out of this. So far two games, one right, one push. They've burned the hell out of us in the past. Perhaps they're trying to make up for it. Panthers 20-17 Push
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Oh yeah, we're on the Bills bandwagon too. The Jags aren't that bad, but they are beat up. There's no way they should have been that heavy a favorite. Bills 20-16 Win
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We totally screwed up on this one; got too influenced by Matt Ryan's performance last week. Bucs 24-9 Loss
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
We are REALLY sick of the Seahawks. Killed us in week one and did it again in week two. No more trusting Holmgren and Hasselback. You think we would have learned from last year. 49ers 33-30 (OT) Loss
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Okay, we should have been sent off to Bellevue for that pick. Dumb, dumb, dumb (but not as dumb as those Jets fans). Cardinals 31-10 Loss
Chargers PK at Broncos
Ed Hochuli is to blame for this. We're sure you've seen the blown 4th qtr call by now. We got screwed, but not as bad as the Chargers did. Broncos 39-38 Loss
Steelers -6 at Browns
Smashmouth football. Just boring football. Steelers 10 Browns 6 Loss
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
What a great game, clearly trying to make up for the Sunday nighter. Told you 7 points was too big of a spread. Cowboys 41-37 Win
Week 2 7-7-1 (Texans-Ravens Canceled)
YTD 17-13-1
First and foremost, the Giants won again. It was closer than the final score indicated, but the final score of 41-13 over the Rams was quite pleasant. Giants -8.5 Win
Those crazy Jets fans. They saw Tom Brady go down and thought they had the AFC East wrapped up. Silly, silly, stupid J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets fans. Patriots 19-10 Win
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
Okay, this is one of the ones we didn't see coming. We know the Chiefs aren't good, but the
Raiders. Herm "just win a game" Edwards better win one in a hurry. Raiders 23-8 Loss
Titans +1 at Bengals
Vince Young or no Vince Young, there's no way the Titans should have only been favored by 1. Marvin Lewis must be praying to get fired. Titans 24-7 Win
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
To win in the NFL, you have to score touchdowns. The Vikings got five Ryan Longwell field goals and couldn't hold it. Colts 18 Vikings 15 Win
Saints PK at Redskins
We wondered how this game could possibly be a pick 'em with the Saints ability to score points. Then we saw the Saints defense and remembered. The 'aints absolutely blow a 24-15 lead. You can't lead Santana Moss beat you on a 67-yard like that. Redskins 26 Saints 24 Loss
Packers -3 at Lions
It continues. How do Matt Millen and Jon Kitna keep their jobs? A complete embarrassment. Forget Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers looked like Superman. Packers 48-25 Win
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
We are fully on the Panthers bandwagon, even if we only got a push out of this. So far two games, one right, one push. They've burned the hell out of us in the past. Perhaps they're trying to make up for it. Panthers 20-17 Push
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Oh yeah, we're on the Bills bandwagon too. The Jags aren't that bad, but they are beat up. There's no way they should have been that heavy a favorite. Bills 20-16 Win
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We totally screwed up on this one; got too influenced by Matt Ryan's performance last week. Bucs 24-9 Loss
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
We are REALLY sick of the Seahawks. Killed us in week one and did it again in week two. No more trusting Holmgren and Hasselback. You think we would have learned from last year. 49ers 33-30 (OT) Loss
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Okay, we should have been sent off to Bellevue for that pick. Dumb, dumb, dumb (but not as dumb as those Jets fans). Cardinals 31-10 Loss
Chargers PK at Broncos
Ed Hochuli is to blame for this. We're sure you've seen the blown 4th qtr call by now. We got screwed, but not as bad as the Chargers did. Broncos 39-38 Loss
Steelers -6 at Browns
Smashmouth football. Just boring football. Steelers 10 Browns 6 Loss
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
What a great game, clearly trying to make up for the Sunday nighter. Told you 7 points was too big of a spread. Cowboys 41-37 Win
Week 2 7-7-1 (Texans-Ravens Canceled)
YTD 17-13-1
NFL Recap - Week 2
We didn't do so hot this past Sunday. A couple of teams really threw us for a loop and we mistakenly stayed on the bandwagon of others.
First and foremost, the Giants won again. It was closer than the final score indicated, but the final score of 41-13 over the Rams was quite pleasant. Giants -8.5 Win
Those crazy Jets fans. They saw Tom Brady go down and thought they had the AFC East wrapped up. Silly, silly, stupid J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets fans. Patriots 19-10 Win
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
Okay, this is one of the ones we didn't see coming. We know the Chiefs aren't good, but the
Raiders. Herm "just win a game" Edwards better win one in a hurry. Raiders 23-8 Loss
Titans +1 at Bengals
Vince Young or no Vince Young, there's no way the Titans should have only been favored by 1. Marvin Lewis must be praying to get fired. Titans 24-7 Win
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
To win in the NFL, you have to score touchdowns. The Vikings got five Ryan Longwell field goals and couldn't hold it. Colts 18 Vikings 15 Win
Saints PK at Redskins
We wondered how this game could possibly be a pick 'em with the Saints ability to score points. Then we saw the Saints defense and remembered. The 'aints absolutely blow a 24-15 lead. You can't lead Santana Moss beat you on a 67-yard like that. Redskins 26 Saints 24 Loss
Packers -3 at Lions
It continues. How do Matt Millen and Jon Kitna keep their jobs? A complete embarrassment. Forget Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers looked like Superman. Packers 48-25 Win
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
We are fully on the Panthers bandwagon, even if we only got a push out of this. So far two games, one right, one push. They've burned the hell out of us in the past. Perhaps they're trying to make up for it. Panthers 20-17 Push
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Oh yeah, we're on the Bills bandwagon too. The Jags aren't that bad, but they are beat up. There's no way they should have been that heavy a favorite. Bills 20-16 Win
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We totally screwed up on this one; got too influenced by Matt Ryan's performance last week. Bucs 24-9 Loss
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
We are REALLY sick of the Seahawks. Killed us in week one and did it again in week two. No more trusting Holmgren and Hasselback. You think we would have learned from last year. 49ers 33-30 (OT) Loss
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Okay, we should have been sent off to Bellevue for that pick. Dumb, dumb, dumb (but not as dumb as those Jets fans). Cardinals 31-10 Loss
Chargers PK at Broncos
Ed Hochuli is to blame for this. We're sure you've seen the blown 4th qtr call by now. We got screwed, but not as bad as the Chargers did. Broncos 39-38 Loss
Steelers -6 at Browns
Smashmouth football. Just boring football. Steelers 10 Browns 6 Loss
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
What a great game, clearly trying to make up for the Sunday nighter. Told you 7 points was too big of a spread. Cowboys 41-37 Win
Week 2 7-7-1 (Texans-Ravens Canceled)
YTD 17-13-1
First and foremost, the Giants won again. It was closer than the final score indicated, but the final score of 41-13 over the Rams was quite pleasant. Giants -8.5 Win
Those crazy Jets fans. They saw Tom Brady go down and thought they had the AFC East wrapped up. Silly, silly, stupid J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets fans. Patriots 19-10 Win
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
Okay, this is one of the ones we didn't see coming. We know the Chiefs aren't good, but the
Raiders. Herm "just win a game" Edwards better win one in a hurry. Raiders 23-8 Loss
Titans +1 at Bengals
Vince Young or no Vince Young, there's no way the Titans should have only been favored by 1. Marvin Lewis must be praying to get fired. Titans 24-7 Win
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
To win in the NFL, you have to score touchdowns. The Vikings got five Ryan Longwell field goals and couldn't hold it. Colts 18 Vikings 15 Win
Saints PK at Redskins
We wondered how this game could possibly be a pick 'em with the Saints ability to score points. Then we saw the Saints defense and remembered. The 'aints absolutely blow a 24-15 lead. You can't lead Santana Moss beat you on a 67-yard like that. Redskins 26 Saints 24 Loss
Packers -3 at Lions
It continues. How do Matt Millen and Jon Kitna keep their jobs? A complete embarrassment. Forget Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers looked like Superman. Packers 48-25 Win
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
We are fully on the Panthers bandwagon, even if we only got a push out of this. So far two games, one right, one push. They've burned the hell out of us in the past. Perhaps they're trying to make up for it. Panthers 20-17 Push
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Oh yeah, we're on the Bills bandwagon too. The Jags aren't that bad, but they are beat up. There's no way they should have been that heavy a favorite. Bills 20-16 Win
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We totally screwed up on this one; got too influenced by Matt Ryan's performance last week. Bucs 24-9 Loss
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
We are REALLY sick of the Seahawks. Killed us in week one and did it again in week two. No more trusting Holmgren and Hasselback. You think we would have learned from last year. 49ers 33-30 (OT) Loss
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Okay, we should have been sent off to Bellevue for that pick. Dumb, dumb, dumb (but not as dumb as those Jets fans). Cardinals 31-10 Loss
Chargers PK at Broncos
Ed Hochuli is to blame for this. We're sure you've seen the blown 4th qtr call by now. We got screwed, but not as bad as the Chargers did. Broncos 39-38 Loss
Steelers -6 at Browns
Smashmouth football. Just boring football. Steelers 10 Browns 6 Loss
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
What a great game, clearly trying to make up for the Sunday nighter. Told you 7 points was too big of a spread. Cowboys 41-37 Win
Week 2 7-7-1 (Texans-Ravens Canceled)
YTD 17-13-1
Friday, September 12, 2008
Football Friday - Week 2
Time for our fearless predictions (of course they're fearless, there's no money on it) for week 2 of the NFL season.
Giants -8.5 at Rams
Big spread for a road team, but that's just how bad the Rams were last week. We've never liked big spreads associated with Big Blue either, but this time we have to go with it. Giants 27 Rams 13
Patrios +1.5 at Jets
Brady is gone, Favre is in, but we're not ready to annoint the Jets just yet. Pats are still a better football team.
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
KC would have gotten blown out last week had Brady not gone down. That being said, the "Raiduhs" are God awful.
Titans +1 at Bengals
The Bungles were at it again last week, but there's the Vince Young fiasco in Tennessee. Having a veteran in Kerry Collins should allow the Titans to win it.
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
Two 0-1 teams that both have a solid shot at winning this week. We just don't see the Colts losing two in a row after the way the Bears embarrassed them.
Saints PK at Redskins
Not sure why this is only a pick 'em. The Redskins offense is awful, or at least it will be until they get the West Coast style down. Drew Brees should have a breeze picking apart the Skins 'D'.
Packers -3 at Lions
Here we go again. The Lions do well at home, but we just don't trust them, especially after taking them on the road last week. Here's to a 2-0 start for Aaron Rodgers.
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
Sorry, we're not buying into Kyle Orton and Da Bears just 'cause they beat the Colts. Panthers' D and Jake Delhomme are flat out better.
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Bills may not be as good as they looked last week and the Jags are a better defensive team than they showed. But the Jags are beat up on their offensive line. This should be a tight one.
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We haven't had faith in the Bucs offense in years. We don't expect a huge day from Matt Ryan, but the game should be a close one.
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
The Seahawks killed us last week, but the Niners stink.
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Dicey pick. We're not big on Tuna's Dolphins, but the Cardinals are fishy. Okay, enough bad humor. We think ineptitude will keep this close.
Chargers PK at Broncos
San Diego disappointed us time and time again last year. Should be a good one with the Chargers winning it late.
Steelers -6 at Browns
Good sized road spread that the P-Town crew should have no trouble covering.
Texans -4.5 vs. Ravens
The game was moved from Sunday to Monday because of Hurricane Ike. No clue how much difference one day will make, and we wouldn't be surprised if this were postponed completely, or moved to Baltimore.
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
Awesome Monday night game. We hate both of them!
Giants -8.5 at Rams
Big spread for a road team, but that's just how bad the Rams were last week. We've never liked big spreads associated with Big Blue either, but this time we have to go with it. Giants 27 Rams 13
Patrios +1.5 at Jets
Brady is gone, Favre is in, but we're not ready to annoint the Jets just yet. Pats are still a better football team.
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
KC would have gotten blown out last week had Brady not gone down. That being said, the "Raiduhs" are God awful.
Titans +1 at Bengals
The Bungles were at it again last week, but there's the Vince Young fiasco in Tennessee. Having a veteran in Kerry Collins should allow the Titans to win it.
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
Two 0-1 teams that both have a solid shot at winning this week. We just don't see the Colts losing two in a row after the way the Bears embarrassed them.
Saints PK at Redskins
Not sure why this is only a pick 'em. The Redskins offense is awful, or at least it will be until they get the West Coast style down. Drew Brees should have a breeze picking apart the Skins 'D'.
Packers -3 at Lions
Here we go again. The Lions do well at home, but we just don't trust them, especially after taking them on the road last week. Here's to a 2-0 start for Aaron Rodgers.
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
Sorry, we're not buying into Kyle Orton and Da Bears just 'cause they beat the Colts. Panthers' D and Jake Delhomme are flat out better.
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Bills may not be as good as they looked last week and the Jags are a better defensive team than they showed. But the Jags are beat up on their offensive line. This should be a tight one.
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We haven't had faith in the Bucs offense in years. We don't expect a huge day from Matt Ryan, but the game should be a close one.
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
The Seahawks killed us last week, but the Niners stink.
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Dicey pick. We're not big on Tuna's Dolphins, but the Cardinals are fishy. Okay, enough bad humor. We think ineptitude will keep this close.
Chargers PK at Broncos
San Diego disappointed us time and time again last year. Should be a good one with the Chargers winning it late.
Steelers -6 at Browns
Good sized road spread that the P-Town crew should have no trouble covering.
Texans -4.5 vs. Ravens
The game was moved from Sunday to Monday because of Hurricane Ike. No clue how much difference one day will make, and we wouldn't be surprised if this were postponed completely, or moved to Baltimore.
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
Awesome Monday night game. We hate both of them!
Football Friday - Week 2
Time for our fearless predictions (of course they're fearless, there's no money on it) for week 2 of the NFL season.
Giants -8.5 at Rams
Big spread for a road team, but that's just how bad the Rams were last week. We've never liked big spreads associated with Big Blue either, but this time we have to go with it. Giants 27 Rams 13
Patrios +1.5 at Jets
Brady is gone, Favre is in, but we're not ready to annoint the Jets just yet. Pats are still a better football team.
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
KC would have gotten blown out last week had Brady not gone down. That being said, the "Raiduhs" are God awful.
Titans +1 at Bengals
The Bungles were at it again last week, but there's the Vince Young fiasco in Tennessee. Having a veteran in Kerry Collins should allow the Titans to win it.
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
Two 0-1 teams that both have a solid shot at winning this week. We just don't see the Colts losing two in a row after the way the Bears embarrassed them.
Saints PK at Redskins
Not sure why this is only a pick 'em. The Redskins offense is awful, or at least it will be until they get the West Coast style down. Drew Brees should have a breeze picking apart the Skins 'D'.
Packers -3 at Lions
Here we go again. The Lions do well at home, but we just don't trust them, especially after taking them on the road last week. Here's to a 2-0 start for Aaron Rodgers.
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
Sorry, we're not buying into Kyle Orton and Da Bears just 'cause they beat the Colts. Panthers' D and Jake Delhomme are flat out better.
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Bills may not be as good as they looked last week and the Jags are a better defensive team than they showed. But the Jags are beat up on their offensive line. This should be a tight one.
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We haven't had faith in the Bucs offense in years. We don't expect a huge day from Matt Ryan, but the game should be a close one.
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
The Seahawks killed us last week, but the Niners stink.
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Dicey pick. We're not big on Tuna's Dolphins, but the Cardinals are fishy. Okay, enough bad humor. We think ineptitude will keep this close.
Chargers PK at Broncos
San Diego disappointed us time and time again last year. Should be a good one with the Chargers winning it late.
Steelers -6 at Browns
Good sized road spread that the P-Town crew should have no trouble covering.
Texans -4.5 vs. Ravens
The game was moved from Sunday to Monday because of Hurricane Ike. No clue how much difference one day will make, and we wouldn't be surprised if this were postponed completely, or moved to Baltimore.
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
Awesome Monday night game. We hate both of them!
Giants -8.5 at Rams
Big spread for a road team, but that's just how bad the Rams were last week. We've never liked big spreads associated with Big Blue either, but this time we have to go with it. Giants 27 Rams 13
Patrios +1.5 at Jets
Brady is gone, Favre is in, but we're not ready to annoint the Jets just yet. Pats are still a better football team.
Chiefs -3.5 at Raiders
KC would have gotten blown out last week had Brady not gone down. That being said, the "Raiduhs" are God awful.
Titans +1 at Bengals
The Bungles were at it again last week, but there's the Vince Young fiasco in Tennessee. Having a veteran in Kerry Collins should allow the Titans to win it.
Colts -1.5 at Vikings
Two 0-1 teams that both have a solid shot at winning this week. We just don't see the Colts losing two in a row after the way the Bears embarrassed them.
Saints PK at Redskins
Not sure why this is only a pick 'em. The Redskins offense is awful, or at least it will be until they get the West Coast style down. Drew Brees should have a breeze picking apart the Skins 'D'.
Packers -3 at Lions
Here we go again. The Lions do well at home, but we just don't trust them, especially after taking them on the road last week. Here's to a 2-0 start for Aaron Rodgers.
Panthers -3 vs. Bears
Sorry, we're not buying into Kyle Orton and Da Bears just 'cause they beat the Colts. Panthers' D and Jake Delhomme are flat out better.
Bills +5 at Jaguars
Bills may not be as good as they looked last week and the Jags are a better defensive team than they showed. But the Jags are beat up on their offensive line. This should be a tight one.
Falcons +7 at Bucs
We haven't had faith in the Bucs offense in years. We don't expect a huge day from Matt Ryan, but the game should be a close one.
Seahawks -7 vs. 49ers
The Seahawks killed us last week, but the Niners stink.
Dolphins +6.5 at Cardinals
Dicey pick. We're not big on Tuna's Dolphins, but the Cardinals are fishy. Okay, enough bad humor. We think ineptitude will keep this close.
Chargers PK at Broncos
San Diego disappointed us time and time again last year. Should be a good one with the Chargers winning it late.
Steelers -6 at Browns
Good sized road spread that the P-Town crew should have no trouble covering.
Texans -4.5 vs. Ravens
The game was moved from Sunday to Monday because of Hurricane Ike. No clue how much difference one day will make, and we wouldn't be surprised if this were postponed completely, or moved to Baltimore.
Eagles +7 at Cowboys
Awesome Monday night game. We hate both of them!
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