Update on last week later…
Sunday 1:00
Chargers @ Kansas City(+5)
This is a gift, I’ll gladly give five. I might have given ten.
Packers @ Miami(-5)
I’m not sure that I think the Dolphins are five points better than anybody, even if it is the hapless Packers. I’ll take the points.
Lions @ New Jersey Jest(-3.5)
Detroit on the road? No thanks.
Steelers @ Atlanta(+2.5)
I dunno, neither of these teams are clear in my head. Steelers, I guess.
Eagles @ Tampa Bay(+5)
Tampa’s showing some life lately, and Philly didn’t light it up last week or anything, but I think the Saints might actually be good. I’m going with the Eagles.
Patriots @ Buffalo(+5)
If they can’t beat the Lions, they’re done, those Bills. Pats.
Jaguars @ Houston(+9.5)
OK, they’re horrible. Jax wins, covers, humiliates the home team. I don’t think I’ll be able to watch, thankfully.
Panthers @ Bengals(-3)
Something is clearly wrong in Cinci, and the Panthers with Steve Smith seem to have the magic touch. I’ll take Carolina.
Sunday ~4:10
Broncos @ Cleveland(+4.5)
Man, lots and lots of home ‘dogs this week. Here’s another home dog with little hope. They might not get past midfield against the Denver D.
Cardinals @ Oakland(+3)
Man, that must smart, that game last week. But I believe my official policy this season is to not pick the Raiders, and I’m sticking to it.
Vikings @ Seattle(-6.5)
Sean Alexander still out? Then they don’t cover this.
Redskins @ Colts(-9)
You know what? I think the Colts are the better team. But I don’t think they’ll cover this. The Colts can’t stop the run, and the Redskins will run constantly and control the clock enough to keep Indy from running up the score.
MNF
Giants @ Dallas(-3.5)
Beating the crap out of Houston does not mean the Cowboys are actually good, and so far the G-men have been gold in divisional games, so I’m going with the Giants again.
Sunday 1:00
Chargers @ Kansas City(+5)
The Chargers appear to be for real. I’ll give these points on the road.
Packers @ Miami(-5)
I don’t think the Packers have enough talent to keep this game close. I realize Miami is awful, but they should be able to turn the ball over less than the Packers and win by a late touchdown.
Lions @ New Jersey Jest(-3.5)
The Lions won a game last week. Are they really improving? Wait…that was Buffalo. Ok, I’ll give the points.
Steelers @ Atlanta(+2.5)
Lots of crazy news coming out of Atlanta this week. First there’s a (proven false) rumor that the Offensive and Defensive coordinators got in each other’s faces after last week’s game. Then there’s Michael Vick going on HBO Inside sports complaining that he doesn’t get to throw the ball enough. Plus, you’re going without Kearney and Coleman with limited availabilty for Abraham. Look for fast Willie Parker to have a big game. Steelers.
Eagles @ Tampa Bay(+5)
Tampa will backslide in this game. They just have to. There’s no way they are even in this game.
Patriots @ Buffalo(+5)
I can’t figure out the Patriots. Luckily, I shouldn’t have to this week. Give the points.
Jaguars @ Houston(+9.5)
It’s tough to even be in games against decent teams when you can’t run the ball. This is the same problem the Jets have and they lost 41-0 to the Jaguars. That suggests a similar result in this game — even if Leftwich doesn’t play. Jaguars.
Panthers @ Bengals(-3)
The Bengals have lost a couple of games in a row and have looked bad doing it. The Panthers haven’t lost since Steve Smith came back. I’ll take the Panthers.
Sunday ~4:10
Broncos @ Cleveland(+4.5)
The Broncos don’t seem to like scoring points, but their defense should be able to win this by a touchdown. Broncos.
Cardinals @ Oakland(+3)
The Cardinals are looking pretty good. I was really impressed by Leinhart. Oakland is an embarrassment. Cards.
Vikings @ Seattle(-6.5)
The Vikings are coming off a bye and should be fresh. They should also be able to run the ball against the Seahawks. But how much of the Viking’s success this season has been due to their defense scoring on turnovers? I think a lot. I’m going to give the points in this game and hope Seattle doesn’t turn the ball over.
Redskins @ Colts(-9)
The Colts haven’t covered all that well this year, and the Redskins are halfway decent. However, they have been really inconsistent and have plain looked bad – especially when losing to the Titans. I’m going to give the points.
MNF
Giants @ Dallas(-3.5)
Coming off of the good showing last week, it seems odd that the Giants wouldn’t be favored. However, the Cowboys have the best run defense in the league and a pretty good running game of their own. I’m going to give these points with the Cowboys at home.
Wow…Tech is getting owned. Why does Clemson even think of passing the ball at this point?