10-25-2012, 11:54 AM
Another week of 'half right, half wrong' as I went 6-6-1 ATS, bringing my season record to 50-49-5.
4 AFC squad's get the week off, BALT, BUFF, CINCY & HOU.
We're nearing the mid-point of the season, and last year's champs seem to be getting better with each week. Yes, the Giants look to me like they're prepping for a repeat performace at the Super Bowl.
However, the nice thing about the NFL is that in two weeks, the wheels could've fallen off their cart, and we could be talking about how horrible NY looks.
Tonight's Game:
MINNESOTA (-6.5) The Vikings defense is carrying them. At 5-2, they already have more wins than the experts thought they'd have for the entire season. Tampa's defense is suspect, and is just what the Dr. ordered for struggling Minny QB Christian Ponder. Look for a big Vikes win!
Sunday:
New England (-7) Game vs. St.Louis being played in London. Last week's close call against the Jets went NE's way, and the Rams just don't have enough offensively to hang with Brady & Co.
TENNESSEE (-3.5) Have the Titans turned the corner? This is a very winnable game against Indy that could get TENN back to .500. It'll be close, but Chris Johnson looks rejuvinated and will get the Titans over the hump here.
GREEN BAY (-16) Unbelievable. The Packers are laying 16 here, but I'm going to take them. Jax has their starting QB and RB Maurice Jones-Drew sitting this one out with injuries. GB smells blood and I think this one'll get ugly.
CLEVELAND (+2.5) I'm taking the Browns as the home underdog here. San Diego hasn't played since blowing that 24-point lead against Denver and I think mentally they're shot.
PHILLY (-2.5) Everytime I think the Eagles are going to put things together, they disappoint me. Atlanta is the league's last undefeated squad. Two things I like here: Andy Reid is 13-0 in his career as a head coach coming off the bye week, and Mike Vick wants to stick it to his old club.
DETROIT (-2) The Lions are simply too good to keep losing games. They are so talented it's amazing to me how they their offense cannot generate points. Seattle has been playing above their heads, and their rookie QB has terrible numbers on the road.
Miami (+2) This series between the Dolphins and Jets has been largely road-team dominated. The Jets squeaked one out in MIA earlier, and I see the fish paying them back this week.
Carolina (+7.5) I'm not sure the Panthers can win this, but I sure see them being 'in' it all the way to the finish. CAR fired their GM this week because Cam Newton wanted something changed. Let's see if it worked.
Washington (+4.5) RGIII is gaining confidence week by week. The Skins' defense, however, remains vulnerable to a good passing game. PITT presents a real problem at home, but WASH has already played well in hostile environments. UPSET OF THE WEEK.
Oakland (+1.5) The Chiefs are pretty bad, and starting Brady Quinn at QB, unfortunatley for them, is not going to fix their multitude of problems. The Raiders have won at Arrowhead A LOT in recent years, and that won't change here.
DALLAS (-1) The Giants roll into Dallas as the league's newest 'hottest' team. Everything says they should pound the 'Boys this week, but I've got a feeling that Romo plays out of his mind, and somehow they pull this one out.
New Orleans (+6) Should be a shootout at Mile High Stadium between Brees and Manning. Last time these guys met was the Saints' SB win over the Colts. I think this one comes down to a late FG, with DEN pulling it out.
Monday Night:
ARIZONA (+7) The Niners come into this one banged up and lacking confidence in Alex Smith. The one thing the Cards have proven so far this year, is that they CAN play defense. This'll be another one decided by a late score. I'll say AZ in a mild upset.
4 AFC squad's get the week off, BALT, BUFF, CINCY & HOU.
We're nearing the mid-point of the season, and last year's champs seem to be getting better with each week. Yes, the Giants look to me like they're prepping for a repeat performace at the Super Bowl.
However, the nice thing about the NFL is that in two weeks, the wheels could've fallen off their cart, and we could be talking about how horrible NY looks.
Tonight's Game:
MINNESOTA (-6.5) The Vikings defense is carrying them. At 5-2, they already have more wins than the experts thought they'd have for the entire season. Tampa's defense is suspect, and is just what the Dr. ordered for struggling Minny QB Christian Ponder. Look for a big Vikes win!
Sunday:
New England (-7) Game vs. St.Louis being played in London. Last week's close call against the Jets went NE's way, and the Rams just don't have enough offensively to hang with Brady & Co.
TENNESSEE (-3.5) Have the Titans turned the corner? This is a very winnable game against Indy that could get TENN back to .500. It'll be close, but Chris Johnson looks rejuvinated and will get the Titans over the hump here.
GREEN BAY (-16) Unbelievable. The Packers are laying 16 here, but I'm going to take them. Jax has their starting QB and RB Maurice Jones-Drew sitting this one out with injuries. GB smells blood and I think this one'll get ugly.
CLEVELAND (+2.5) I'm taking the Browns as the home underdog here. San Diego hasn't played since blowing that 24-point lead against Denver and I think mentally they're shot.
PHILLY (-2.5) Everytime I think the Eagles are going to put things together, they disappoint me. Atlanta is the league's last undefeated squad. Two things I like here: Andy Reid is 13-0 in his career as a head coach coming off the bye week, and Mike Vick wants to stick it to his old club.
DETROIT (-2) The Lions are simply too good to keep losing games. They are so talented it's amazing to me how they their offense cannot generate points. Seattle has been playing above their heads, and their rookie QB has terrible numbers on the road.
Miami (+2) This series between the Dolphins and Jets has been largely road-team dominated. The Jets squeaked one out in MIA earlier, and I see the fish paying them back this week.
Carolina (+7.5) I'm not sure the Panthers can win this, but I sure see them being 'in' it all the way to the finish. CAR fired their GM this week because Cam Newton wanted something changed. Let's see if it worked.
Washington (+4.5) RGIII is gaining confidence week by week. The Skins' defense, however, remains vulnerable to a good passing game. PITT presents a real problem at home, but WASH has already played well in hostile environments. UPSET OF THE WEEK.
Oakland (+1.5) The Chiefs are pretty bad, and starting Brady Quinn at QB, unfortunatley for them, is not going to fix their multitude of problems. The Raiders have won at Arrowhead A LOT in recent years, and that won't change here.
DALLAS (-1) The Giants roll into Dallas as the league's newest 'hottest' team. Everything says they should pound the 'Boys this week, but I've got a feeling that Romo plays out of his mind, and somehow they pull this one out.
New Orleans (+6) Should be a shootout at Mile High Stadium between Brees and Manning. Last time these guys met was the Saints' SB win over the Colts. I think this one comes down to a late FG, with DEN pulling it out.
Monday Night:
ARIZONA (+7) The Niners come into this one banged up and lacking confidence in Alex Smith. The one thing the Cards have proven so far this year, is that they CAN play defense. This'll be another one decided by a late score. I'll say AZ in a mild upset.