OK, so I still have a 9-4 week in the bank (Week 10), which I’ll use somewhere along the line. Week 11 was a train wreck; I went 5-10 and Al went 7-8. Week 12 I went 8-8 and Al went 7-9. So, not counting my week in the bank, I’m 77-80-4 and Al is 75-82-4. OK, then. Still mighty close.
Also, I have to comment on the stupid Eagles-Bengals tie. Everyone is giving McNabb crap about this, but as far as I’m concerned, the person who should be taking all the heat is Any Reid. It’s his job to make sure the players know what to do; it’s his fault that McNabb didn’t know. You know, have the coach go over the points which matter before the overtime starts? Oh, never mind, pile on to McNabb… Anyway, on to the Turkey Day games:
12:30
Titans @ Detroit(+11)
Gee, Tennessee has just dropped a game—do you think they might take it out on the Lions? Is there anything the Lions can do which would even slow them down? I think not, so I’m going with the Titans here.
4:15
Seahawks @ Dallas(-13)
Yes, that’s a lot of points. But this is the Seahawks on the road, so I’m going to give the points.
8:15
Cardinals @ Philadelphia(-3)
Yes, I realize the Cards aren’t as good on the road, but has anyone involved in setting the line seen any recent Eagles games? They’re awful right now. Buckhalter is out completely, and even if Westbrook plays (he didn’t practice on Tuesday), he won’t be 100%. This is just bad news all around; I’m taking Arizona.