So… we both went 7-7 last week. I swear, one of these years I’m just going to use a quarter for the whole season.
* I can’t believe the Texans lost when I finally picked them. I know it can’t really be causal, but that’s freaky.
* McNabb is killing my fantasy team. Seriously ugly. I’m starting Philip Rivers this week, and if he simply puts up a big fat zero, that’ll be better than McNabb half of the time so far this season. Ugly.
* Err, which Patriot jersey will you be wanting this year, Al? Randy Moss?
* I think this could be the first time that the season ticket holders could actually win a class action against a GM. I’m lookin’ at you, San Diego.
Anyway, this week’s picks:
Sunday 1:00
Cardinals @ St. Louis(+3.5)
I don’t see the Rams getting better anytime soon, and the Cards’ defense is playing really well right now. I’ll give the points.
Falcons @ Tennessee(-8)
Seems like rather a lot of points, but I think the Titans are actually decent. But eight seems like a little too much this time around. The Titans will win, but not by that much.
Panthers @ New Orleans(-3)
Seems a little odd that the Saints are favored. Oh, yeah, Carolina sucks… but so does N. O. I guess that’s the three points for being at home. Meh, I’ll take the points.
Browns @ New England(-16.5)
Here’s one of those college football spreads you mentioned last week. And I’m still going to take the Pats. I think they’re on a mission to punish the entire league over the cheating thing.
Lions @ Washington(-3.5)
Redskins are just better, give the points.
Jags @ Kansas City(+2)
Jax is coming off the bye, and I think they’ll be ready.
Dolphins @ Houston(-5.5)
Just in case, I’m picking Miami here.
Jest @ New Jersey Giants Stadium(-3.5)
The Mean Green are a train wreck. I’ll take the Giants.
Seattle @ Pittsburgh(-6)
I think last week was an anomaly, I’ll give the points.
Sunday 4:10±5
Bucs @ Indianapolis(-9.5)
So, the Colts have been pretty good at covering these kinds of spreads so far this season. Cadillac is out for sure but Addai is “questionable.” I think the Bucs can keep it closer than this.
Ravens @ San Francisco(+3.5)
How come the Ravens are favored on the road? Weird. I’ll take the points; go Niners!
Chargers @ Denver, even
San Diego is in a tailspin. The Broncos aren’t very good, but I think there’s a very real chance this team will quit on Norv almost entirely. I’ll take the home team here.
Sunday NBC
Bears @ Green Bay(-3)
This makes no sense to me. The Bears are horrible, and the Packers look great. How is this only a field goal?
MNF
Cowboys @ Buffalo(+10)
It was awfully nice for the Bills to get a win last week… but it won’t continue. The Cowboys are simply a lot better. More than ten points better.
Randy Moss? Sheesh, I guess so. It really does seem like the Pats are untouchable this year. Certainly nobody in the division can challenge them.
Sunday 1:00
Cardinals @ St. Louis(+3.5)
The Rams are plain awful. Even the Cards should toy with them. Give the points.
Falcons @ Tennessee(-8)
Damn, I was hoping I could pick one up on you here. I think that’s too many points — don’t look now, but the Falcons have been playing well.
Panthers @ New Orleans(-3)
I’m going to give the points. As bad as NO has been, I think the Panthers problems are more serious. There is something majorly wrong with their defense. I think maybe Peppers is off the juice or something. Oh, and their qb is out.
Browns @ New England(-16.5)
The Browns have been putting up some serious numbers, but how can you question the Patriots? I have to give the silly point spread.
Lions @ Washington(-3.5)
Washington is mediocre, but has a decent shot at the playoffs. I think Detroit is only as good as Kitna can throw. When he’s on, they will put up big yardage. But then again, he’s just as likely to throw 3 picks. I’ll give the points.
Jags @ Kansas City(+2)
I was surprised that KC won last week. But then again, maybe LJ has regained his form and Huard is truly ready to lead a team. What the heck. I’ll take the what the Chefs are cooking.
Dolphins @ Houston(-5.5)
Bah, Miami’s 0-4. I have the give the points here.
Jest @ New Jersey Giants Stadium(-3.5)
This just seems like a game the Giants could totally blow. But can the Jets o-line protect Chad this week? The Eagles line couldn’t protect McNabb, that’s for sure. I’ll give the points.
Seattle @ Pittsburgh(-6)
This is a pretty big matchup. I think I’m happy taking the 6 points here.
Sunday 4:10±5
Bucs @ Indianapolis(-9.5)
I think Marvin Harrison is out, or at least limited. I like taking the points here with the Bucs.
Ravens @ San Francisco(+3.5)
I think the Ravens will take this one. SF got smacked around good last week and I think they are pointing fingers.
Chargers @ Denver, even
Wow, this is a crazy situation. Talk about pointing fingers! The Chargers have to win one of these. I’ll take the Bolts straight up.
Sunday NBC
Bears @ Green Bay(-3)
Nobody believes in Green Bay. But really, the Bears are in disarray. How do you let the fans dictate who plays QB? Packers.
MNF
Cowboys @ Buffalo(+10)
This is too many points. I’ll take ’em with a Bills team that has a lot of confidence.
Wow. I chose…poorly.