NFL Week 14
December 9th, 2006
OK, so been way long since we’ve had an update on the records:
| Mike | Al | |
|---|---|---|
| old | 69-69-6 | 67-76-6 |
| week 11 | 4-11-1 | 9-6-1 |
| week 12 | 11-3-2 | 9-5-2 |
| week 13 | 5-11 | 5-11 |
| total | 89-94-9 | 85-98-9 |
So… we both suck, and it’s close. Maybe next year I’ll just flip a coin all year, sheesh. On to this week.
Sunday, 1:00
Falcons @ Tampa(+3)
Good to see the Falcons with some life again, though I think Tampa’s packed it in. I’ll give the points.
Raiders @ Cincinnati(-11)
You know, the Raiders have actually been pretty impressive against the spread this year. I know the Bengals have looked good lately, but I think this is too many points.
Eagles @ Washington(+1.5)
I have no idea. I think the Redskins are horrible, but I’m not thrilled by the Eagles, either. I guess I have to like Garcia over that rookie, though, right? Whatever, sure, give the points.
Giants @ Carolina, no line
The Panthers are completely befuddling. They look so much worse than they should be, and the Giants are getting healthier. With no line, I say Giants.
Vikings @ Detroit(-2.5)
How are the Lions favored, even at home? I don’t see it.
Colts @ Jacksonville(+1.5)
If I’m the Jags, I run the ball on nearly every down and I bet it works. Man, I hope someone on the Jags has the same idea, because I’m picking them.
Ravens @ Kansas City(-3)
Even in Arrowhead, I can’t take the Chefs–too damn inconsistent. Gotta love getting points here.
Titans @ Houston(-1.5)
Again, even at home, I don’t see how the Texans can possibly be favored against a team which seems to have it together right now.
Patriots @ Miami(+3.5)
The Dolphins were exposed last week, and I’m sure the Pats will have seen the film. Give the points.
Sunday, ~4:10
Seahawks @ Arizona(+3)
I think Seattle is back enough to handle this.
Packers @ San Francisco(-4.5)
The Niners are just better, I’ll give the points.
Bills @ New Jersey Jets(-4)
Buffalo has been great against the spread lately, but they’re nicked up and the Jets are rolling, so I’ll give the points.
Broncos @ San Diego(-7.5)
Feh. I’m not taking Denver on the road.
Sunday NBC
Saints @ Dallas(-7)
The Saints have been a great story, but Dallas looks like a team on a mission right now, and in big D, I think I have to give the points.
MNF
Bears @ St. Louis(+6.5)
Even if Grossman has a QB rating under 10, the Bears will cover this–the Rams are just awful.
Wow, great week 12! Still pretty close, though. And oh those crazy bowl games…
Sunday, 1:00
Falcons @ Tampa(+3)
Falcons will continue their rebound. The key game is against Dallas (assuming they win this one).
Raiders @ Cincinnati(-11)
I like Cincinnati to light it up here. The Raiders have a great D but eventually you have to lose heart, right? I mean, c’mon. Just collect your paycheck and go home.
Eagles @ Washington(+1.5)
I’ll take Westbrook vs. Washington. Eagles
Giants @ Carolina, no line
Delhome won’t be playing (likely) and has a strained thumb, so in any case, Giants should win.
Vikings @ Detroit(-2.5)
Looks like Brad Johnson will be riding pine this week. I think that’s why Detroit is favored. I’ll take the Lions against an unproven backup or against a bad team with a public QB controversy.
Colts @ Jacksonville(+1.5)
The Colts will figure out how to win this one. I’ll give the points.
Ravens @ Kansas City(-3)
I can’t see how the Ravens will generate any offense. I have to take the Chiefs at home in a must-win for the Chiefs (just sort of a “really-want-to-win” for the Ravens).
Titans @ Houston(-1.5)
The Titans are a much better team now than earlier in the season. I just have to take the points.
Patriots @ Miami(+3.5)
I’ll take Miami and the points. The Patriots will stumble here while Miami is desperate for a win.
Sunday, ~4:10
Seahawks @ Arizona(+3)
Arizona played great last week. I’ll take them with the 3 points at home.
Packers @ San Francisco(-4.5)
The Niners are just better, I’ll give the points.
Bills @ New Jersey Jets(-4)
GO J-E-T-S! Do I see playoffs for the holidays?
Broncos @ San Diego(-7.5)
The last time they played was a fantastic game where the Denver defense got worn out and simply couldn’t stop them in any drive in the fourth quarter. I don’t see why this will be any different — except maybe they won’t be able to stop them in any quarter. Chargers.
Sunday NBC
Saints @ Dallas(-7)
I love getting the points. Brees needs to play great, though.
MNF
Bears @ St. Louis(+6.5)
The Rams appear to have given up. The Bears would be advised, however, to run against this Haslett-run defense.
Comment by alex — 2006.12.10 @ 10:27