Bleah, sick as a dog…
Sunday 1:00
Vikings @ Washington(+1.5)
Wrong team favored, take the Redskins all the way. Just because Chili is gone doesn’t mean the Vikings will have a resurgence like the Cowboys.
Steelers @ Buffalo(+6.5)
I like the Bills to keep it close, which they’ve done a lot of this season. Lose, but keep it close.
Panthers @ Cleveland(-9.5)
Wow, Carolina is bad, but are they really 10 points worse than Cleveland? On the road, I think so.
Titans @ Houston(-6)
Please, the Texans shouldn’t be giving six to anybody right now.
Jaguars @ New Jersey Giants(-7)
Seems like too many points to me, as the Jags have been game of late.
Packers @ Atlanta(-2)
The spread seems about right. I won’t bet against the Falcons at home, but the Packers will probably keep it close. I like the Falcons here because they can actually run the ball–that’ll be the difference.
Sunday ~4:10
Chiefs @ Seattle(+2.5)
KC is not a very good road team. Seattle is traditionally a good home team. I think the Chiefs are a better team overall, but they can’t play all their games at Arrowhead, so I’m taking the points.
Dolphins @ Oakland(-2.5)
Thigpen still, right? Raiders.
Buccaneers @ Baltimore(-7.5)
Hey now, Tampa’s actually been good! Not sure how, but they have, and I think that’s too many points.
Eagles @ Chicago(+3.5)
The Bears, on the other hand, are not as good as their record. Philly will set that right; give the points.
Rams @ Denver(-3.5)
The Broncos seem to be crashing, despite the big number they put up on KC. i like the Rams defense to keep this one manageable and maybe even pull off the win.
SNF
Chargers @ Indianapolis(-3)
This is the game of the week, I think, Bolts vs. Colts. I hate picking against the Colts at home, and I hate picking against the Chargers in the second half of the season. And have you looked at the injury reports for these two teams? Yikes! While I’ll be rooting for the Chargers, I have to think the Colts at home just have a little bit too much vs. a very depleted Chargers squad.
MNF
Niners @ Arizona(+1)
I cannot pick a team with no quarterback, so that means… oh, yeah, that’s a problem here, isn’t it? Hmm. Well, the Cardinals are completely horrible, and the Niners only kind of suck, so I’ll take SF here, I guess.
Sunday 1:00
Vikings @ Washington(+1.5)
The Vikings are in complete turmoil. How fun! I will take the Redskins and the points.
Steelers @ Buffalo(+6.5)
I was on the fence with this one. I love the fight in the Bills but I think they get overwhelmed by Pittsburgh who really need this win. I’ll give the points.
Panthers @ Cleveland(-9.5)
Wow, Carolina is bad, but are they really 10 points worse than Cleveland? On the road, I think so.
Titans @ Houston(-6)
Too many points even with the third string QB for the Titans. I’ll take the points.
Jaguars @ New Jersey Giants(-7)
The Jaguars will keep it close against the Giants who have lost two in a row. Lots of Jones-Drew! Again, take the points.
Packers @ Atlanta(-2)
This should be a great game, and I’m rooting for Atlanta, but I think their home record is a bit overblown. The Packers are a quality team playing their best ball of the year. I’ll be surprised if Atlanta wins this. Take the points and Green Bay.
Sunday ~4:10
Chiefs @ Seattle(+2.5)
Seattle at home plus points against a middling team? Fine! I’ll take the points and the birds.
Dolphins @ Oakland(-2.5)
The Raiders will be starting Gradkowski, which is fun, but I think they’ll have their hands full with the Dolphins rush. I’m taking the Dolphins and the Wildcat and the points.
Buccaneers @ Baltimore(-7.5)
Baltimore is the better team. This is Tampa Bay’s last chance to prove they are for real. I think they come up short, but the Ravens have trouble putting teams away, so I’ll take the Bucs and the points.
Eagles @ Chicago(+3.5)
K-9 Killer will lead the Eagles to crush the Bears. Chicago has a poor o-line and that Eagles defense will be all over them. Remember the Giants game! Philly minus the points.
Rams @ Denver(-3.5)
The Rams were so close to winning last week. What a terrible shovel pass by the Rookie. I really like this Rams team. I’ll take the points and Bradford.
SNF
Chargers @ Indianapolis(-3)
The Chargers, despite the record, are the class of the AFC. They have near the top defense and the top offense. The Colts can’t stop the Chargers and they don’t have enough weapons on offense to keep pace. Take the points and the Bolts.
MNF
Niners @ Arizona(+1)
If the Niners lose this game, they will fire Singletary. For real. I think Frank Gore will win this by himself because he’ll have to. Take San Francisco.