Indecision….This is a tough slate to go through and come up with definitive picks. So many games look like toss up’s to this humble writer’s eyes, but this is NFL football baby, the Not For Losers game. So let’s dig in.
Another note, seven of the ten 0-2 teams play on the road this week. That makes getting things turned around and a season headed in the right direction a tough challenge. There will be some sore losers this weekend for sure.
Arizona at Washington (-3 ½)
Both teams are in search of their personality, but given Arizona still doesn’t have the quarterback situation decided and they're on the road, Washington’s defense will prevail.
Oakland at Buffalo (-9)
Are you kidding? With a coach’s future in owner, Al Davis’s gun sights, last week’s victory over Kansas City will look like a fluke. Watch the Raiders tumbling over Niagara Falls in a barrel as the Bills will destroy them.
Cincinnati at New York Giants (13 ½)
Cincinnati should quietly go into the Meadowlands, take their whooping, and go home. Is there anyone on this planet who’s not sick of Mojo Stinko or whatever Chad Johnson’s latest side game is all about? Pity Carson Palmer for his talent being wasted in for a franchise that lacks any character at the highest level. When they finally fire Marvin Lewis it will be a mercy killing. He’s a good man who deserves better.
Miami at New England (-12.5)
Oh how Bill Parcells would love to get his rebuilding team to win this one, but even without Tom Brady and especially how well New England played without him, at home in Foxboro, the fish will be floundered.
Houston at Tennessee (-5)
Well, Houston will be well rested, maybe. How much will the hometown devastation weigh on these fellows as they head north to Nashville against a surprisingly deep and agile Titans squad. This one goes to the home team.
Tampa Bay at Chicago (-3)
Defense (BOOM-BOOM)!!! Defense (BOOM-BOOM)!!! The Bears have the edge in this game. Everything would have to be perfect on offense for the Bucs.
Kansas City at Atlanta (-5 ½)
Did anyone think Atlanta would be favored to win anything this year? Did anyone see Kansas City lie down and play dead against Oakland last week? Advantage: Atlanta.
Carolina at Minnesota (-3 1/2)
Can someone please give me some kind of cue to change the channel before Chris Berman gets to his routine on Jake (might come but he wanna) Delholme? It is this writer’s opinion Minnesota has fallen far short of what they looked to be in our preseason assessment. They must visit a strong Carolina team on the road. This one’s the Panthers.
New Orleans at Denver (-5 ½)
Denver is a team that’s starting to come together under a maturing Jay Cutler. New Orleans hasn’t learned consistency. The Broncos beat the Saints.
Detroit at San Francisco (-4)
We’ll pick this game as the week’s “Toilet Bowl” over the Kansas City/Atlanta match-up as Atlanta is a team deserving of some real sympathy. Detroit just doesn’t get it. How many teams have never been to a Super Bowl or gone deep in the playoffs? How many teams have had so many losing seasons over the last 25 years? Meanwhile, the once proud 49er’s aren’t much better the last few years but they’re plenty good enough to whip the cowardly Lions.
St. Louis at Seattle (-9 ½)
Seattle’s 0-2 so is St. Louis, but Seattle’s supposed to win this division. After losing to San Francisco, are there some serious problems up in Starbucks land? Still, the Rams are a sloppy team that should fall to pieces in the shadows of Mount Rainer.
Jacksonville at Indianapolis (-5)
Whoa, Jacksonville was supposed to be a big threat this year but they’re 0-2. Would folks expect the Colts to be just 1-1? Jeff Saturday’s loss from the Colts hurts their balance, but they’re still strong enough to send Jacksonville back home at 0-3.
Dallas (-3) at Green Bay
Here’s the next big test for the Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay. Considering how much fight Dallas had to beat Philadelphia, it’s hard to see Green Bay as loaded against Romo, T.O. and the “Boys.” Dallas is too deep for the Cheesy Poofs to win, sad to say.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (-3.5)
Here it is, the “Battle for Pennsylvania.” Which quarterback is on top of his game and makes the fewest mistakes wins. Philadelphia is probably a little deeper, but Pittsburgh will come in fresher. This could be the most exciting game of the week! Go for Pittsburgh for the slight upset!
Cleveland at Baltimore (-2)
The Ravens are favored!!! Talk about respect. Well, they should be between a couple key injuries, Derek Anderson falling back down to mortal ranks after overachieving last year and a healthy Ravens defense, the Browns will drown in the city by the bay.
New York Jets at San Diego (-9)
San Diego should be back in shape and ready to win this weekend. After getting royally screwed against Denver, a little home cooking should have a very tough team ready to take on an up and coming team that won’t be ready for what awaits them on the opposite side of the country. Welcome to New York, Brett Favre, some talk show host or rag up there will pound your lights out after a Jets loss even if you play brilliantly. This is what sports in the Big Apple is all about, dude. If San Diego loses this one, they’ll have to be the most snake-bitten team in pro-sports in ages.
Another note, seven of the ten 0-2 teams play on the road this week. That makes getting things turned around and a season headed in the right direction a tough challenge. There will be some sore losers this weekend for sure.
Arizona at Washington (-3 ½)
Both teams are in search of their personality, but given Arizona still doesn’t have the quarterback situation decided and they're on the road, Washington’s defense will prevail.
Oakland at Buffalo (-9)
Are you kidding? With a coach’s future in owner, Al Davis’s gun sights, last week’s victory over Kansas City will look like a fluke. Watch the Raiders tumbling over Niagara Falls in a barrel as the Bills will destroy them.
Cincinnati at New York Giants (13 ½)
Cincinnati should quietly go into the Meadowlands, take their whooping, and go home. Is there anyone on this planet who’s not sick of Mojo Stinko or whatever Chad Johnson’s latest side game is all about? Pity Carson Palmer for his talent being wasted in for a franchise that lacks any character at the highest level. When they finally fire Marvin Lewis it will be a mercy killing. He’s a good man who deserves better.
Miami at New England (-12.5)
Oh how Bill Parcells would love to get his rebuilding team to win this one, but even without Tom Brady and especially how well New England played without him, at home in Foxboro, the fish will be floundered.
Houston at Tennessee (-5)
Well, Houston will be well rested, maybe. How much will the hometown devastation weigh on these fellows as they head north to Nashville against a surprisingly deep and agile Titans squad. This one goes to the home team.
Tampa Bay at Chicago (-3)
Defense (BOOM-BOOM)!!! Defense (BOOM-BOOM)!!! The Bears have the edge in this game. Everything would have to be perfect on offense for the Bucs.
Kansas City at Atlanta (-5 ½)
Did anyone think Atlanta would be favored to win anything this year? Did anyone see Kansas City lie down and play dead against Oakland last week? Advantage: Atlanta.
Carolina at Minnesota (-3 1/2)
Can someone please give me some kind of cue to change the channel before Chris Berman gets to his routine on Jake (might come but he wanna) Delholme? It is this writer’s opinion Minnesota has fallen far short of what they looked to be in our preseason assessment. They must visit a strong Carolina team on the road. This one’s the Panthers.
New Orleans at Denver (-5 ½)
Denver is a team that’s starting to come together under a maturing Jay Cutler. New Orleans hasn’t learned consistency. The Broncos beat the Saints.
Detroit at San Francisco (-4)
We’ll pick this game as the week’s “Toilet Bowl” over the Kansas City/Atlanta match-up as Atlanta is a team deserving of some real sympathy. Detroit just doesn’t get it. How many teams have never been to a Super Bowl or gone deep in the playoffs? How many teams have had so many losing seasons over the last 25 years? Meanwhile, the once proud 49er’s aren’t much better the last few years but they’re plenty good enough to whip the cowardly Lions.
St. Louis at Seattle (-9 ½)
Seattle’s 0-2 so is St. Louis, but Seattle’s supposed to win this division. After losing to San Francisco, are there some serious problems up in Starbucks land? Still, the Rams are a sloppy team that should fall to pieces in the shadows of Mount Rainer.
Jacksonville at Indianapolis (-5)
Whoa, Jacksonville was supposed to be a big threat this year but they’re 0-2. Would folks expect the Colts to be just 1-1? Jeff Saturday’s loss from the Colts hurts their balance, but they’re still strong enough to send Jacksonville back home at 0-3.
Dallas (-3) at Green Bay
Here’s the next big test for the Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay. Considering how much fight Dallas had to beat Philadelphia, it’s hard to see Green Bay as loaded against Romo, T.O. and the “Boys.” Dallas is too deep for the Cheesy Poofs to win, sad to say.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (-3.5)
Here it is, the “Battle for Pennsylvania.” Which quarterback is on top of his game and makes the fewest mistakes wins. Philadelphia is probably a little deeper, but Pittsburgh will come in fresher. This could be the most exciting game of the week! Go for Pittsburgh for the slight upset!
Cleveland at Baltimore (-2)
The Ravens are favored!!! Talk about respect. Well, they should be between a couple key injuries, Derek Anderson falling back down to mortal ranks after overachieving last year and a healthy Ravens defense, the Browns will drown in the city by the bay.
New York Jets at San Diego (-9)
San Diego should be back in shape and ready to win this weekend. After getting royally screwed against Denver, a little home cooking should have a very tough team ready to take on an up and coming team that won’t be ready for what awaits them on the opposite side of the country. Welcome to New York, Brett Favre, some talk show host or rag up there will pound your lights out after a Jets loss even if you play brilliantly. This is what sports in the Big Apple is all about, dude. If San Diego loses this one, they’ll have to be the most snake-bitten team in pro-sports in ages.
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