2017 NFL Week 9 Predictions

Week 9 Predictions

Bills -3 over Jets, 20-16

-Jets continue to put up a fight, but the Bills are emerging a legit wild card team. I don’t know that Benjamin will help there here on such a short turn around, but over the long term, that is a very nice piece for them.

Eagles -7.5 over Broncos, 31-13

-Even with the half point, this isn’t going to be close. The Eagles are so much better, and the Broncos need to really consider going straight to Lynch when healthy.

Rams -3.5 over Giants, 27-16

-Nice run for Sterling Shephard starts here, but this is where the Rams go from “surprise team”, “can pull upsets”, and “can win a close game” to “can put their foot on the throat of a bad opponent”. Big game from Gurley.

Saints -7 over Bucs, 30-20

-Saints are the bizarre team, based on…running the ball and defense? I know nothing at this point apparently. Bucs are in no rhythm whatsoever right now, and that entire coaching staff is in trouble.

Jags -4.5 over Bengals, 24-14

-Healthy and rest are huge factors here, as is the Bengals’ ability to consistently move the ball. Good luck Dalton, this is going to be rough.

Falcons +2.5 over Panthers, 22-20

-Who knows? But the Panthers are exactly lighting the world on fire, traded one of their better WRs, still can’t run, and have Cam winging every third pass 5 yards off target. The Falcons, for all their flaws, continue to win close games they should not.

Texans -12.5 over Colts, 20-3

-Wow. Show this line to someone ten weeks ago. Watson solidifies his ROY bid here. Colts need to completely shut it all down for Luck and others now. Get Gore his records, send him off in style, and try to build a better long-term relationship with TY. Rebuild Indy, rebuild.

Ravens +3.5 over Titans, 17-16

-I have no idea why, but the Ravens are winning all these kinds of games. I need to see it from the Titans before I go down that route again.

Cards -1.5 over 49ers, 20-16

-When do we see Jimmy G? Oh, I know it won’t be in this game, but I don’t want to discuss this game, so I am going with that line of questioning. Maybe week 12? Let him play 5-6 games and get used to the system a little. Let Kyle know who to keep from the skill positions?

Seahawks -7.5 over Ethnic Slurs, 24-13

-I will be watching with much interest how Cousins ends this season. I really thought he would be in San Fran next year, but clearly that isn’t going to happen. Seattle’s defense should play better than last week, and handle this game fine.

Chiefs pk over Cowboys, 30-27

-I was going to pick this before Zeke’s rereresuspension, but definitely will do so now. Chiefs are just the better team.

Raiders -3 over Fins, 30-6

-Fins falling apart officially now. I like Gase, and he should survive this and rebuild okay next year. Raiders get this win to get back to even and lead a push in the second half of the season to get back close to their original expectations.

Lions -2.5 over Packers, 26-16

-I love this line, grab it before it hits 3. I feel bad for the Packers, and the Lions collect a win here for eventual showdowns with the Vikings later this year.

Record last week:

Straight Up: 8-4

By Spread: 6-6

Record this year:

Straight Up: 66-49

By Spread: 48-65

Lifetime record:
Straight Up: 1163-658
By Spread: 952-853