Minnesota @ Washington (Pick ‘Em): So where to turn? The Vikings and their new head coach? The Redskins and Donovan McNabb finally finding the ability to run a 2-Minute drill? Brett Favre and the chance that he chucks a hat trick of INTs (again)? When in doubt, I’m looking at the home team and the team that has had (slightly) less drama. Washington.
Pittsburgh (-6 ½) @ Buffalo: I expect this game to be close for most of the way, but in the end, Pittsburgh is not effected by the cold, and will have better footing in Buffalo than they would at home. Doesn’t mean Buffalo can’t score, as they should be able to thru the air, but not enough. Pittsburgh.
Jacksonville @ NY Giants (-7): Jacksonville has 6 wins, and I’m going to need someone to tell me how that has happened. The Giants are hurting. On the O-Line, and at WR. And now they have decided to switch the starting RB, going from Bradshaw to Jacobs. Either team could lay down in this game and I wouldn’t be shocked. The Giants might win, but they don’t cover. Jacksonville.
Cleveland (-9 ½) @ Carolina: Part of me thinks this line is too high. But has Carolina showed anything that would make you even want to watch them? If you lived in Charlotte wouldn’t you have plans when the Panthers game is on? Cleveland is coming back to respectability, finally. It makes me happy for the people of Cleveland, and yes, I like that city. I have no idea why. Damn you Bernie Kosar. Cleveland.
Tampa Bay @ Baltimore (-7): Say it with me, Baltimore is beatable. At home. The defense everyone is afraid of is over-rated. They can be run on and thrown at. Tampa Bay is one of those teams that a lot of folks are sleeping on. This could be one of the best games of Sunday. Tampa Bay.
Tennessee @ Houston (-6 ½): Tennessee is hurting on the D-Line and will be starting their 3rd string QB, someone named Rusty Smith. Houston, while they can’t cover anyone, might be able to get some pressure on Smith and should be able to generate some offense at home. Houston.
Philadelphia (-3) @ Chicago: Philly will be without both of their starting CBs, so this might become a decent matchup for Bears QB Jay Cutler. But Cutler has been decent of late, so it’s about time he throws up a stinker for everyone to wonder what happened. While Da Bears have managed to shut down a lot of teams with their defense, I don’t think they can contain Eagles QB Michael Vick, or the long passing game. Philadelphia.
Green Bay @ Atlanta (-1 ½): Game of the week, right? Green Bay is on fire and can put up points, on the road, and in a dome. The last 2 games the Packers have played have got the opposing coach fired. That won’t happen in this game. Atlanta is 18-1 at home with QB Matt Ryan under center. Green Bay does well against the pass and only okay vs. the run. Atlanta gives up points at home. Green Bay.
Kansas City (-2 ½) @ Seattle: If this game were in Kansas City, the spread would be higher and no one would be as concerned. You nor I have any idea which Seahawks team will show up. They’re a bit inconsistent and should be without #1 WR Mike Williams. KC might be getting back KR/PR/RB/WR Dexter McCluster. Kansas City.
St. Louis @ Denver (-3 ½): St. Louis has been a decent team, and has a star in the making in QB Sam Bradford. Isn’t it nice to see a #1 overall pick get praised for his play instead of being cut or quitting on his team (Yeah, I’m staring at you, JaMarcus Russell, and you, Vince Young)? Denver returns home after getting shellacked at San Diego on Monday night. Monday night seems like forever ago, doesn’t it? Hopefully the Broncos forgot how they forgot to cover screen passes. Unfortunately St. Louis has a RB in Steven Jackson who has great hands and can definitely catch the ball. He better, my gut tells me the Broncos get out to an early lead. Denver.
Miami @ Oakland (-3 ½): Miami will be starting Chad Henne. However, the Dolphins O-Line-while it has had some time to gel-is still starting some mismatched pieces. Oakland will welcome back QB-puncher Richard Seymour after his early exit in Pittsburgh last week. He should be ready to bring his A-game after that poor showing, getting his D-Line mates fired up alongside him in the process. Miami should be without WR Brandon Marshall as well, and Oakland should be looking to get their running game back on track. Muddy field could be in play as rain is predicted. Cold and rainy, not like Miami. Oakland.
San Diego @ Indianapolis (-3): I know, you’re not supposed to bet against Peyton Manning on the national TV stage. But he’s working with a backup TE, his #2 WR-Pierre Garcon-has a serious case of the dropsies, his next best WR-Austin Collie-should be shut down after having 2 concussions, and has no running game to really speak of. San Diego has started their mid-season rise after sleeping thru most of September and half of October. Ah, such is life for the Chargers. After watching Manning throw 3 INTs last week @ New England, plus knowing that for some reason San Diego always plays the Colts tough, I’m inclined to go against the conventional knowledge. And San Diego can run the ball, which the Colts don’t seem to be able to stop. San Diego.
San Francisco (-1) @ Arizona: This is one ugly Monday night matchup. I have no idea who will be watching this game, other me and the other fantasy football geeks. SF has two crappy QBs, and to think they could have kept Shaun Hill around or tried to get Jon Kitna, both better than what they have. I’m thinking the Governor of Arizona might want to recognize former QB Kurt Warner with his own holiday, man did that guy cover up a lot of bad things. San Francisco.
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