Quick one, gotta pack…
Saturday NFLN
Cowboys @ Carolina(+11)
I just don’t know. If Romo’s thumb isn’t better and they keep trying to throw all the time, they could actually lose, much less cover. But if they just hand the ball to Barber all day, they’ll cover this easily. I say they split the difference, win, but don’t cover.
Sunday 1:00
Browns @ Cincinnati(+3)
Cleveland all the way. Should see some horrible defense played here, just like last time.
Packers @ Chicago(+8.5)
At this point I would think the Packers would lay off, but they’re still playing for home field, which is huge for them. They’ll handle Chicago here. Enough to cover? I think so.
Texans @ Indy(-7)
Will Indy rest everyone now that the #2 seed is locked up? Eh, even if they do, at home, they’re more than a TD better than Houston.
Chiefs @ Detroit(-4.5)
There’s no way the Lions should be favored by more than 2 over anyone, even the Dolphins, even at home. I’m taking KC and the points.
Giants @ Buffalo(+2)
The Giants are in a tailspin, but they have something to play for and the Bills don’t. G-Men.
Raiders @ Jacksonville(-13)
Jax has nothing to play for, either, but they’ll still cover this number. They have a bunch of guys who are justifiably ticked off about the Pro Bowl. How do you win 10 games in the AFC and have nobody in that game?
Eagles @ New Orleans(-3)
The Eagles won last week, and there’s no way they put in two in a row; I’ll give the points.
Sunday 4:10±5
Falcons @ Arizona(-10.5)
The Falcons are horrible, really horrible. Cardinals cover this.
Bucs @ San Francisco(+6)
Even if Tampa rests guys they’ll cover this.
Dolphins @ New England(-22)
These are silly. There’s no reason for the Pats to run it up here, so they will. Pats.
Ravens @ Seattle(-10.5)
Weren’t the Ravens in Miami last week? Sucky travel schedule, I’ll take Seattle.
Jest @ Tennessee(-8.5)
Is there any reason to pick Gang Green? I can’t think of any. Titans.
Sunday NBC
Redskins @ Minnesota(-6.5)
How long can Todd Collins keep it up? I mean, Go Blue and everything, but Todd Collins? Really? The Vikings are awesome against the run; can the Redskins win without Portis doing much? Probably not, but can they keep it close? Maybe. Feels like a field goal game to me, so I’ll take the Redskins.
MNF
Broncos @ San Diego(-9)
The idea of Denver on the road is pretty scary, and the Bolts seem to have figured it out. I’ll give the points.