NFL Week 4 Powre Rankings

NFL Week 4 Powre Rankings
M.D. Wright
9.29.09

1. New York Football Giants.



Best defense in the NFC, best offensive line and running game in football. 3-0 and solely looking to get/remain healthy once the divisional games resume.

2. New York Football Jets.



Surrendered 33 points in 3 games and looking very tough doing so (on both sides of the ball). A couple of lapses in the first half vs. TEN, but overall the best team in the AFC.

3. Indianapolis Colts.



They haven't missed a beat after all.

4. Baltimore Ravens.



It took them a decade, but their offence can finally score. However now their defence is giving up more points per game than it has all decade.

5. Minnesota Vikings.



They are doing as they should.

6. New Orleans Saints.



Their first real test comes Week 4 vs. NYJ after lighting up the scoreboard on weak defences such as BUF, PHI and DET.

7. San Diego Chargers.



Norv is skating on thin ice.

8. Denver Broncos.



I hate rating them this high, because we know they will finish .500 again, but hey... they ARE 3-0, no matter how you slice it.

9. Green Bay Packers.



I still feel like there is a huge hole in that scheme they are running on defence.

10. Dallas Cowboys.



They aren't explosive as people think they are on offence -- and definitely not enough to win the NFC East.

11. Philadelphia Eagles.



Same with them -- only in reference to their DEFENCE. They have offence for days.

12. Chicago Bears.



ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...

13. Cincinnati Bengals.



THE YOUNG BENGALS.

14. Arizona Cardinals.



Kurt always starts slow, but they have big problems on both sides of the ball if they can't get the ball to two Pro Bowl WRs and a very good slot guy in Breaston when they need plays.

15. New England Patriots.



They won 26-10 on Sunday, but it against an unspectacular, but solid Atlanta team that never has traveled well. I'm not impressed.

16. Atlanta Falcons.



Never have traveled well. Looked flat all game against an average defence.

17. Houston Texans.



Took a huge step back losing to that hapless Jacksonville team. Questions about their defence continue to linger.

18. San Francisco 49ers.



Not punishing them for the loss because they did pretty much dominate the game vs. MIN -- however, they prove they need Gore or they have no running game.

19. Pittsburgh Steelers.



Two VERY BAD losses in a row.

20. Seattle Seahawks.



They showed me something (other than they can't make FGs that matter) Sunday.

21. Tennessee Titans.



Can't knock them down too far for losing to the best team in the conference (and two straight to the Jets at that).

22. Buffalo Bills.



Held the explosive Saints to 20 points for most of the game.

23. Miami Dolphins.



We'll see where they go now that Chad is out for the year. They have major time management issues.

24. Detroit Lions.



They are making strides. I called the Washington game.

25. Oakland Raiders.



Russell is not cut out to be in the NFL. The sooner the Raiders realize this and cut their losses (i.e. all that guaranteed money), the sooner they can begin to rebuild.

26. Carolina Panthers.



They look awful on the offensive side of the ball.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars.



Hey, they held the Texans to 24.

28. Washington Redskins.



Called the loss to the Lions. The Jim Zorn Watch continues...

29. Cleveland Browns.



....................................

30. Kansas City Chiefs.



They can't run the ball. Larry Johnson is gonna want to kill someone when he's 45 and out of football; realizing he wasted his prime years in KC beating women, acting like a pure nigga at times and on some of the worst football teams in history when he could've been better.

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.



86 total yards Sunday. Granted, the best defence in football held them, but nonetheless: YIKES.

32. St. Louis Rams.



I just feel bad for my dude Spags out there. They're not coming out of this cellar ANYTIME soon. And I mean a couple of YEARS, not games.

NFL Week 3 Picks

NFL Week 3 Picks
M.D. Wright
9.24.09

Man the NFL season flies by. It's ALREADY WEEK 3. It seems like the season just began. But in a way, it helps fall and winter (even if fall is superb in NYC) go by quickly without it having a chance to depress those of us who have six months of chill ha.

WEEK 1: 11-5
WEEK 2: 11-5

Let's get to the picks.

Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets
Giants Stadium at the New Jersey Meadowlands
East Rutherford, New Jersey



Over/Under: 37
NYJ: -2.5
TEN: +120
NYJ: -140

The Titans are doing about what I expected. And they are heading for an 8-8 season behind shaky Collins and a defence that isn't exactly flexible (no blitzes, no shifting when obvious opponent advantages were being exploited), along with CB Courtland Finnegan seeming to lose his temper every week. What's he so angry about?

Sanchez should have a field day and Revis may take one to the house for the Jets. Oh, by the way, the Jets are going to ABSOLUTELY BURY Kerry Collins. If there is a lock to pick with regards to the lines, DEFINITELY take the Jets to cover. The UNDER looks good, but that would mean the Jets would have to score 30. Not sure they will.

Pick:
Tennessee 10
NY Jets 24

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans
Reliant Stadium
Houston, Texas



Over/Under: 47
HOU: -3.5
JAX: +160
HOU: -190

The Jaguwires are a mess. How Del Rio still has a job is beyond me. Old, aging WRs, a QB who has looked rattled since he became a full-time starter and a defence that doesn't exactly make plays outside of Rasean Mathis, and well, you have this slag heap.

The Texans should put up pinball numbers just as the Cardinals did last week on this team

Pick:
Jacksonville 13
Houston 37

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Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens
M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore, Maryland



Over/Under: 38.5
BAL: -13
CLE: +550
BAL: -750

You own a set of stones? I DARE you to take that debacle of a team in Cleveland to cover the 13 points they're getting and the +550 ha.
Nevertheless, Jamal Lewis is banged up, Brady Quinn has not been spectacular -- outside of Joe Thomas, their offensive line is a joke. The defence isn't terrible, but it isn't even consistently average.

The Ravens can score now, which influences the -13. However, they gave up 24 to an equally inept Chiefs squad, so yeah, I DARE YOU, like Black Rob.

Pick:
Cleveland 16
Baltimore 23

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New York Giants vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Raymond James Stadium
Tampa, Florida



Over/Under: 44.5
TB: +6.5
NYG: -290
TB: +240

I don't need to comment on this. Unless the Giants really show signs of missing so many players (Phillips for the year -- announced today, Tuck, Ross, Dockery, Nicks, etc.), this should be along the lines of the 2007 Wild Card Playoff game in terms of score and game trend.

Pick:
NY Giants 24
Tampa Bay 6

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Washington Redskins vs. Detroit Lions
Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan



Over/Under: 38.5
DET: +6
WASH: -270
DET: +230

Upset alert. If you wanna call it that. The Redskins should've lost to the Rams for the second straight (poor) time. The Lions haven't been THAT BAD thus far, and they have a few pieces in place to offset the many glaring holes. They can't stop a decent offence, but for the Lions' sake they're not facing one this week, either. Who knows.

At least expect the Lions to cover those 6 points they're getting.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania



Over/Under: 41.5
PHI: -8.5
No Money Lines As Of 9.25.09

The Chiefs try so hard. But they're traveling east and the Philly crowd (minus the PETA bunch and self-righteous set) will be in full throat whenever Vick hits the field. The Iggles won't miss McNabb much in this game, but they aren't going to cover those 8 1/2 points they're giving KC.

Pick:
Kansas City 23
Philadelphia 28

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Pick:
Washington 13
Detroit 17

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Green Bay Packers vs. St. Louis Rams
Edward Jones Dome
St. Louis, Missouri



Over/Under: 41
STL: +6.5
GB: -290
STL: +240

The only possible story line here is the Packers' inability to really stop anyone consistently on defence. Otherwise, this game doesn't merit a write up. Just take the Packers straight up.

Pick:
Green Bay 31
St. Louis 13

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San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Minneapolis, Minnesota



Over/Under: 39
MIN: -6.5
SF: +240
MIN: -290

I dunno why Minnesota is favored by so much, honestly. Yes, this is SF's truest test yet -- facing the Vikes' defence, but I would not touch that -6.5 for Minny. If I were a betting man, of course ha.

I don't know if I like Peterson's back ailment or not, but we will see how much of a role that will play. SF will cover.

Pick:
San Francisco 20
Minnesota 24

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Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts



Over/Under: 47
NE: -4.5
ATL: +180
NE: -220

I actually like this game. A lot. For some reason. The Fulcons are traveling to "Matty Ice's" old college stomping grounds, and they are playing solid football.

The Patriots are not. They can't run the ball and John Abraham is going to be in THOMAS' face all game. I love it.

I like Atlanta covering and probably winning.

Pick:
Atlanta 28
New England 23

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Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks
Qwest Field
Seattle, Washington



Over/Under: 37
SEA: +2
CHI: -135
SEA: +115

YUCK. Who wants to even see this game? And then from a wagering standpoint, why would you care? This game has no value. Hasselbeck has busted ribs. The Bears stink and are putrid to watch. Somehow they beat PIT, though. I would still lean toward Chicago at the end of the day. That tells you how much this game stinks.

Pick:
Chicago 20
Seattle 15

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New Orleans Saints vs. Buffalo Bills
Ralph Wilson Stadium
Orchard Park, New York



Over/Under: 52
BUF: +6
NO: -270
BUF: +230

I LOVE THIS. The Saints might get that 52 by THEMSELVES ha. My word for them this season: OVERRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
I don't even care about the spread (the Bills don't really miss Lynch because Jackson fills in admirably, Owens is insignificant in the so-called Buffalo no-huddle).

Pick:
New Orleans 41
Buffalo 24

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Miami Dolphins vs. San Diego Chargers
Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego, California



Over/Under: 44
SD: -6
MIA: +230
SD: -270

The Dolphins will fight. And the Chargers will sleepwalk 5/6 of the game. Will Tomlinson play Sunday? Will it matter either way? Rivers puts up pinball numbers and he will again against this defence for Miami.

Pick:
Miami 20
San Diego 31

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati, Ohio



Over/Under: 37
CIN: +4
PIT: -200
CIN: +165

You know what? After last week, who knows ha? I can't pick Cincinnati despite the fact they have covered both games thus far. And they MAY again, but I don't have any confidence.

Of course Polamalu is still out for PIT and Slow Willie Parker (he's my dude, but he has lost a step) needs to get his game going. Roethlisberger is due to implode with his tendency of holding the ball too long and trying to make the TD pass each time.

Cursin' Palmer is finally healthy and Chad is making plays (even if his concentration is just as much on stunts with fans as it is with making plays and winning).

There has been a Cedric Benson sighting, also. WOW.

Pick:
Pittsburgh 20
Cincinnati 17

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Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders
The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum/McAfee Coliseum
Oakland, California



Over/Under: 37
OAK: +1.5
Pick 'em

What an ugly game. I do see a 3 way tie for "first place" after this game if you get my drift. JaMarcus Russell and Darrius Heyward-Bey seem to sleep well at night knowing they fleeced Al Davis ROYALLY. Russell has the accuracy of a drunk, fat guy trying to take a leak after 10 beers and 5 shots of Patron. But they can run the ball pretty well.

Orton? Agh. He hasn't been bad, but he has potential all-world Brandon Marshall and a poor man's poor man's Steve Smith in Eddie Royal (meaning a poor man's Giants' Steve Smith, who is still viewed [less accurate now, and won't be accurate after this season] as a poor man's Panthers' Steve(n) Smith) to throw to.

Seymour will get Orton. Dumervil will get Russell. But Denver can't run the ball with KNOWSHON banged up.

Pick:
Denver 17
Oakland (somehow) 23

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Indianapolis Colts vs. Arizona Cardinals
University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, Arizona
***SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL***



Over/Under: 48.5
ARI: -2.5
IND: +125
ARI: -145

Vegas respects the Curds. The Road Warrior Colts are getting 2 1/2 in Glendale on Sunday Night Football. This should be a fun one. TAKE THE OVER. You know what Kurt can do. You know what LARRY can do. You know what Q can do. You know what PEYTON can do. Just watch, enjoy and again, TAKE THE OVER.

Pick:
Indianapolis 30
Arizona 34

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Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys Stadium
Arlington, Texas
***MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL***





Over/Under: 47
DAL: -8.5
CAR: +320
DAL: -400

Vegas is playing on peoples' emotions to be jacked for Monday Night. And by "peoples" I mean those overzealous, illogical and (despite a 14 year playoff-win drought) bandwagon fans who will wager on their team. Carolina SHOULD be getting points, but not 8 1/2 dear GOD.

The Cowboys will win, and with the help of Jake, and the hype for the stadium (being compared to the Wonders of the World) and Romo will start again.

Pick:
Carolina 23
Dallas 28

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NFL Powre Rankings: Week 3

NFL Powre Rankings: Week 3
M.D. Wright
9.24.09

Well, there was a big shakeup in the Top 10 this week, a few top teams lost or came very close to doing so to weaker opponents. This week's rankings will reflect such.

1. New York Football Giants. Yes, Kenny Phillips was just pronounced out for the rest of the season with Patellaosteoarthritis. Yes, Tuck is out. Yes, Ross and Dockery are out. But Eli is actually WINNING games for the Giants now instead of just avoiding killer mistakes. Still the best team in the NFL top to bottom after the Steelers' mind-boggling loss to the bumbling Bears.



2. New York Jets. The Jets are the best team in the AFC. With a ROOKIE QB. I will not allow for discussion on this one. Look at their defence. Revis is the best CB in football (at the very least, in a tie with Nnamdi Asomugha).



3. Baltimore Ravens. I have picked them since training camp to represent the AFC -- may have to come off it if the Jets are for real all season. But the Ravens are getting it in; even if they've given up more points in two games (50) than they used to in their hey day defensively in FIVE games. However, they can FINALLY SCORE ON OFFENCE.

4. Indianapolis Colts. Just another day at the office (once he actually had the BALL) for Peyton on Monday night. Much closer than the game should've been, but the Colts are getting it done, even with key players out.

5. New Orleans Saints. As I have to constantly remind people, this isn't a projection of where teams will END this season -- just where they are right now with the way they're playing. No one can stop the Saints' offence.

6. Minnesota Vikings. It's all Peterson (who's somewhat "slowed" with a back) and the defence, BUT Favre isn't making mistakes... yet.

7. Atlanta Falcons. Can't ignore them. They play solid football and DON'T MAKE MISTAKES.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers. They may miss Polamalu more than they realize. The Bears are not exactly the Saints or Giants offensively dear god.

9. San Francisco 49ers. Imagine how good they will be when Crabtree gets his head out of his ass and joins the team?

10. Houston Texans. Finally played semi up-to-par vs. Tennessee. Still expecting 11 wins from them.

11. Arizona Cardinals. Ditto.

12. Philadelphia Eagles. Jeff Chadiha doesn't see a problem with an injured McNabb, an old Garcia, a still-unproven Kolb and pot-pourri Vick. This team could go from a 10 win team to 7 wins very quickly, especially since their defence can't stop the higher scoring teams (two of which are in their division) in the NFC.

13. Dallas Cowboys. They'll be here all season -- and that means (if you're good at math) barely missing the playoffs with a 9-7 record.

14. San Diego Chargers. The Baltimore game wasn't as disturbing as the Oakland one was.

15. New England Patriots. Stories of worry about the Giants' WR situation were overblown, stories of the Patriots unraveling (which they are, regardless if their bandwagon fans want to admit it or not) are UNDERBLOWN. They should be 0-2 except for a once-a-decade comeback fueled by a once-a-decade mistake by Buffalo.

16. Green Bay Packers. Their defence still has a long way to go. Rodgers will pass for 4,000 again but it won't do any good if they can't stop anyone when it matters. Cincinnati? Really?

17. Denver Broncos. Ugliest, most uninspiring 2-0 start I've ever seen. I still only see them winning 6 or 7.

18. Tennessee Titans. Told you so.

19. Chicago Bears. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

20. Cincinnati Bengals. They would be 2-0 if not for an all-time fluky play by Denver Week 1. Still don't know if Ocho Cinco cares more about winning versus stunts with fans.

21. Buffalo Bills. They are a solid, if unspectacular team.

22. Oakland Raiders. Just think, if they had a semi-competent QB... They can run the ball with the best of 'em and have arguably the best corner in the league (Asomugha -- tied with the aforementioned Revis; with the Giants' Webster a close 2nd behind them).

23. Miami Dolphins. Terrible clock management, poor playcalling + wildcat = .500 team.

24. Seattle Seahawks. If Hasselbeck can't go, not only will it kill their NFC West hopes, but my fantasy squad.

25. Washington Redskins. The Zorn Watch is in full swing.

26. Carolina Panthers. They're a mess, and it's not all Delhomme.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars. Do they even have a plan there?

28. Cleveland Browns. Then again, they AREN'T looking any better from last year, despite the inspiring finish.

29. Kansas City Chiefs. They're improving, even if they are 0-2. Too many turnovers at the absolute worst times have killed them in both losses.

30. Detroit Lions. They're making strides. Even if they're minute.

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Leftwich's body language after mistakes (both by his teammates and his own part) is disturbing. He will be benched by Week 6 at this rate and Morris is looking at a one and done season because this team looks absolutely dreadful on both sides. They're like a rudderless ship in calm waters.

32. St. Louis Rams. WHAT A JOKE OF A TEAM.

NFL Week 2 Picks

NFL Week 2 Picks
M.D. Wright
9.18.09

Week 2 is here, let's hope for just as much (if not more) excitement and great games. We have a great SNF game on tap in the Football PALACE down in Dallas. Let's get right to it.

Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri
Over/Under: 38.5
KC: -3
OAK: +140
KC: -160

Take the Raiders and the easy +140 to cover. I just like what they can do on the ground and even if Arrowhead is still as loud and hostile as ever, I think the Raiders will pull it off. The game will go UNDER, unless something crazy happens and JaMarcus Russell learns how to make reads or just play the QB position in GENERAL.

Pick:
Oakland 17
Kansas City 14

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Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
LP Field
Nashville, Tennessee
Over/Under 40.5
TEN: -6.5
HOU: +240
TEN: -290

Tennesse -6.5??? What on earth. They're not even going to win the game, much less cover DEAR GOD. The Texans may struggle scoring again as they did last week, but I just don't believe in Kerry Collins.

Pick:
Houston 19
Tennessee 14

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New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
Giants Stadium at The Meadowlands
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Over/Under: 45.5
NYJ: +3.5
NE: -190
NYJ: +160

Gonna take a set of stones to wager on any of these lines. Even the over, because the Jets will stifle the Patriots' offence. I don't know what to tell you on ANY of the lines, but I will be taking the Jets straight up.

Pick:
New England 21
New York Jets 24

FINAL - OT
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Green Bay Packers
Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Over/Under: 42
GB: -9
CIN: +350
GB: -450

Look at those lines. That's what you call a teaser. GB -9? Will be hard for them to cover that. Taking CIN straight up +350? As improved as the Packers' defence is, is that +350 that big of a stretch? Hey, just know that the Bengals still have Chad 85 and the Packers will have to contend with the Bengals' front seven in Rodgers' face all game. This game can actually go either way.

Pick:
Cincinnati 20
Green Bay 27

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Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan
Over/Under: 46.5
DET: +10
MIN: -500
DET: +400

I hate Brett Favre. I love AD. The end.

Nah, but this game should be high scoring and I will love to see Berman and Tom do the highlights. Just enjoy it and stay away from anything over than the OVER.

Pick:
Minnesota 35
Detroit 31

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New Orleans Saints vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Over/Under: 46
PHI: Pick 'em

This should be fun. A chance to see a world class offence go to town exploiting an overrated defence. And that's New Orleans against the Iggles' D! HOWEVER, the Iggles will be doing their thing offensively also, so in short -- fireworks.

BTW, Reggie Bush is useless ha.

Pick:
New Orleans 41
Philadelphia 35

FINAL - OT
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Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Georgia Dome
Atlanta, Georgia
Over/Under: 42.5
ATL: -6
CAR: +220
ATL: -260

Atlanta -6? Call it the Jake Effect. I don't see them covering that at all. They're going to lose as the Panthers run all over the FULCONS' D and rebound from last week's (as Barkley would say it) "embarrassmunt".

Pick:
Carolina 26
Atlanta 21

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St. Louis Rams vs. Washington Redskins
FedEx Field
Landover, Maryland
Over/Under: 36.5
WAS: -9.5
STL: +400
WAS: -500

You wanna make some money? Remember the Rams have beaten the 'skins during this period of their suckitude. You have to think the Rams, as sad as they are will cover that +9.5 and may even win the game. +400? Hey, if you have it to wager, go for it ha.

Pick:
St. Louis 19
Washington 16

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Arizona Cardinals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Stadium
Jacksonville, Florida
Over/Under: 42
JAX: -3
ARI: +145
JAX: -165

I hate this game. But the Curds should win handily. Point blank. The Jags are nothing special in any facet. And besides an overmatched Mathis, they have no one to cover Fitzgerald, Boldin AND Breaston (who should play) along with Urbane AND my boy Tim out of the backfield. Yes, yes, I know the Curds are coming east and ABYSMAL when they do so, but this ain't the Pats in the snow.

Pick:
Arizona 37
Jacksonville 17

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Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
Candlestick Park
San Francisco, California
Over/Under: 39.5
SF: -1.5
Pick 'em

As the lines indicate (and I agree) it will be close, and low-scoring as it usually is with these guys. Neither team is anything special though. But again, Pat Willis is a MAYNE.

Pick:
Seattle 17
San Francisco 20

FINAL - OT
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills
Ralph Wilson Stadium
Orchard Park, New York
Over/Under: 42.5
BUF: -5
TB: +190
BUF: -230

It's not cold yet, but it's chilly. You have a team leaving 85 degree weather coming to play in the upper 50s in Buffalo this weekend. Not for nothing, but the Bucs historically just do not travel north very well. And being the worst team in the NFL aside from the Rams, the Bills SHOULD rebound from an otherwise strong game in the loss to the Patriots Monday.

Pick:
Tampa Bay 14
Buffalo 27

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Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos
Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium
Denver, Colorado
Over/Under: 39.5
DEN: -3
CLE: +150
DEN: -170

Eh... who cares.

Pick:
Cleveland 17
Denver 21

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Baltimore Ravens vs. San Diego Chargers
Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego, California
Over/Under: 40
SD: -3
BAL: +150
SD: -170

Tough call here. The Ravens give the Chargers nightmares recently. We will see about that. The Ravens gave up a ton of points (relative to their reputation) and the Chargers looked sluggish all night before finally putting the Raiders away. Don't really know how to call this one. Flacco shows no signs of a sophomore slump, however. Tomlinson? The jury's still out. Will be tough to get yards against Lewis and the boys.

Pick:
Baltimore 20
San Diego 24

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears
Soldier Field
Chicago, Illinois
Over/Under: 37.5
CHI: +3
PIT: -145
CHI: +125

Bears fans, welcome to 0-2 on your way to 6-10 ha. Get ready for the beating of your LIFE, Jay Cutler.

Pick:
Pittsburgh 27
Chicago 6

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New York Football Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys Stadium
Dallas, Texas
***SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL***
Over/Under: 44.5
DAL: -3
NYG: +130
DAL: -150

So they're giving us 3 points? Hmmmm... I'm not insulted, but Dallas proved nothing while struggling with Tampa for a half. I still don't see it with their WR, even if they had a couple of (as Mike Francesa says on The FAN) "YUUUUUUUUUUUGE" plays. Is that really going to happen against the best defence in the NFC? We'll see. I like this game for all the lines. One of the Giants/Cowboys games usually turns out to be high-scoring. I'm not touching money lines nor the spread -- because that has PUSH written all over it. And I am looking at Vegas thinking they are hoping for a 24-21 game and people taking the UNDER ha.

Romo won't have his way when he's going to be on his back like he had Jessica Simpson for the last 2+ years before dumping her ha.

Pick:
New York Giants 30
Dallas 24

FINAL - OT
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Miami Dolphins
Land Shark Stadium
Miami Gardens, Florida
***MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL***
Over/Under: 42
MIA: +3
IND: -175
MIA: +155

What on earth. I don't care to see this shit.

Pick:
Indianapolis 35
Miami 17

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