I had a good week in the second set of games
this week, going 11-2 straight up and 7-4-2 against the spread. Hate three
point lines. Time for week three: let’s do this.
Titans -6.5 over Broncos, 21-13
-Titans are getting healthier (or perhaps more
in shape, I’m looking at you CJ2K) and the Broncos aren’t even close to full
health. This is in Tennessee, and they should roll over the Broncos. Sit Orton.
Lions -3.5 over Viks, 27-13
-Donovan McNabb still the quarterback? Thanks!
Saints -4 over Texans, 33-27
-High scoring, should grab the over easy. I like
the Saints to win because they are significantly more proven. It is in the
Superdome, which helps. The Texans though look to be overconfident, and I don’t
trust their new spiffy defense that much yet. Saints will be the best 2-1 team
after this weekend.
Pats -7 over Bills, 35-17
-So they beat the Chargers by 14, and the line
for this game is 7? I don’t get it. If Belichick is better than Norv, he is
MUCH better than Chan Gailey. The Bills will be feisty, but yeah, it isn’t
happening here. Bills are 3-20 against NE since Bill took over.
Carolina-Jacksonville, ugh, that could be ugly,
I am staying away. Same with SF and Cincy. You couldn’t pay me to watch that
game.
Giants +9 over Eagles, 20-23
-These games are always tougher than they should
be, so 9 points is too much. If Vick doesn’t play or gets knocked out early,
anything can happen. Wait, Brandon Stokley may be starting for the Giants.
Maybe not then.
Ravens -4 over Rams, 23-17
-Ravens are angry, the Rams can’t stop the run,
Rams have no healthy skill players.
Chargers –30 versus Chiefs, 38-7
-I have no idea where this line will end up and
I am not sure it matters. Chargers roll, Rivers’ MVP stats actually get hurt
because he gets pulled in the third quarter.
Raiders +3.5 over Jets, 20-21
-We’ve been here before. The Raiders are
apparently feisty. The Jets don’t look that good to me. So this is a win but a
cover for the Raiders. The “Jets go to Oakland” game over the years has been a
strange one though. An upset would not surprise me.
Cards -3.5 over Seahawks, 24-10
-Seattle is god-awful, and I believe in the
Cards. If Beanie doesn’t play, make it more like 20-10.
ATL-TB is going to be weird, low scoring, and
dependent upon whether Tampa can keep it close. I am not going to hazard a
guess officially, but think it will be low scoring Tampa win because it is in
TB.
Packers -3.5 over Bears, 27-17
-Packers haven’t put together a complete game
yet, and will soon. The Bears O-Line isn’t good, and Clay Matthews may have a
big day.
Steelers -10.5 over Colts, 24-7
-I don’t like the Steelers this year, but they
are being given a layup here. The Colts are really bad, reeling, and just kind
of pathetic. See PIT-SEA all over again. Isaac Redman is a sneaky spot start
here, fantasy wise.
ELIMINATOR PICK
Skins +4.5 over Cowboys, 21-20
-I truly despise this pick. These Skins are not
for real. But Rex had 320 and 2 TDs against Dallas late last year, Dallas has
hurt corners and WRs, and Romo may or may not have two working lungs for this
game. In addition, Dallas is starting a guy who Michael Irvin had a role in
mentoring at WR. I guess the Redskins will win, but jesh.
Record
last week:
Straight Up: 11-2
By Spread: 7-4
Record
this year:
Straight Up: 18-7
By Spread: 14-9
Record last year:
Straight Up: 138-55
By Spread: 112-92
Lifetime record:
Straight Up: 274-140
By Spread: 226-187
Straight Up: 274-140
By Spread: 226-187
BLISS