Quick one, I just got back in town…
Sunday 1:00
Cardinals @ Washington(-8.5)
Wow, that’s a lot of points. I’m not sure the Redskins are really that much better than anybody. I’ll take the points on the assumption that it won’t be a blowout.
Falcons @ New Orleans(-8)
I don’t think Leftwich starting is going to help the Falcons much—they have no O line and he’s a statue. Are the Saints back? They looked like it last week, but I’m not sure yet. OK, I’ll give the eight.
Ravens @ Buffalo(+3)
The Bills can figure out a way to lose any game. I’ll give the field goal.
Patriots @ Miami(+16.5)
Yeah, sure, why not? The Pats second team could probably cover this.
Niners @ New Jersey Giants Stadium(-9)
A team on the way down vs. a team on the way up. I like the Giants to cover this.
Bucs @ Detroit(-2)
Err, no, I really don’t see how the Lions are favored here. I’ll gladly take the points.
Titans @ Houston(+1)
I’m going to keep picking against the Texans until they have Andre Johnson. I guess he’s listed as “doubtful.” We’ll see. I think if Young plays, the Titans win for sure.
Sunday, 4:10±5
Chefs @ Oakland(-3)
KC is resurgent! I’ll take the points.
Jest @ Cincinnati(-6)
As long as Pennington is starting, I’m picking against Gang Green.
Vikings @ Dallas(-9.5)
That’s a truckload of points. I see the Vikings keeping it closer than this.
Bears @ Philadelphia(-5.5)
I don’t see any reason to think that the Eagles are that much better than anybody, including the Bears.
Rams @ Seattle(-8.5)
Bleah. Two awful teams. I guess the Seabags are somewhat less awful. Are they eight and a half points less awful? Well, if the Seattle team which showed up last week against the Saints shows up again, no way. I think the better Seattle team shows up and they cover.
Sunday NBC
Steelers @ Denver(+3.5)
The Broncos are in a death spiral. Three and a half seems like a pittance here.
MNF
Colts @ Jacksonville(+3)
The Jags seem to have figured it out the last couple weeks: pound the rock, don’t turn it over. Is that enough to beat the Colts? Harrison and Addai are “probable,” so they’ll probably play but they might not be 100%. I dunno. I think I’ll take the Jags, I guess.
Sunday 1:00
Cardinals @ Washington(-8.5)
That seems like too many points. I’ll take Arizona.
Falcons @ New Orleans(-8)
The Falcons always play NO close. I don’t know what it is, but they’ve been bad before and kept in the game. I’ll take the Falcons.
Ravens @ Buffalo(+3)
The Ravens D will get another 5 turnovers. Give the points.
Patriots @ Miami(+16.5)
Big spread, but I don’t see how Miami can stop them. I have to give the number.
Niners @ New Jersey Giants Stadium(-9)
I believe the Niners have a backup QB in this game. They’ll realize that Alex Smith isn’t the problem. Giants.
Bucs @ Detroit(-2)
Detroit favored at home? Hell I don’t know. Maybe they know something I don’t. Lions.
Titans @ Houston(+1)
I don’t see the Titans winning with Collins at QB. I’ll take the Texans at home.
Sunday, 4:10±5
Chefs @ Oakland(-3)
Gosh, these are two sucky teams, but I do know that KC will disappoint you. Oak-town, dog.
Jest @ Cincinnati(-6)
I’m happy taking the 6 points. Cincinnati will probably win, but the Jets will keep it heartbreakingly close.
Vikings @ Dallas(-9.5)
The Vikings defense isn’t terrible, but Dallas needs to rebound after their thrashing last week. I’ll give the points.
Bears @ Philadelphia(-5.5)
The Bears have no offense. Philly wins by a touchdown.
Rams @ Seattle(-8.5)
If Hasslebeck throws for 350 again, they will win big. And what about the Rams makes you think he won’t? Seahawks cover.
Sunday NBC
Steelers @ Denver(+3.5)
Aren’t the Steelers like a juggernaut? And didn’t they just have a bye? Denver is in big trouble. Give the points.
MNF
Colts @ Jacksonville(+3)
I can’t believe you’re taking Jacksonville here. I was thinking I’d take them too. I’m betting it will be a push. They’ll either lose to them this time or next time. Jax seems in a good place right now. Then again, the Colts just had a bye. Hmm. Would I be hypocritical if I picked the Steelers because of a bye above and pick against the Colts for the same reason? Maybe that would be just dumb. But would it be dumb to actually pin my picks on such a lame theory? Better than helmet design I guess. Hedging is probably good. But it’s weak, right? Do I look weak to you? Do I look indecisive. Well so what if I am?!? STOP JUDGING ME!! Ok, Colts. Dammit.