I had a week to forget…just like the Steelers, Giants and Chiefs… hey, nobody’s going undefeated here…anyway, here’s this weeks picks where I hope to get back on track.
Last Week
3-4 (43%)
Season
41-26-4 (61%)
Thursday 11/18
Miami Minus 1.5 – I’m not a believer in the Chicago Bears and if Miami can beat Tennessee, they can beat Chicken Cutlet & Co. Thigpen is experienced and played pretty good in KC, so I don’t see that as a big downgrade. I’ll take Miami to cover this small number.
Sunday 11/21
Baltimore Minus 10 – Ordinarily I might think the Ravens would overlook this putrid squad, but they can’t afford to lose 2 in a row and they will be focused. I don’t see how Carolina can even move the ball, nevermind score.
Dallas Minus 6 – After the coaching change, it was like someone switched the lights on. They are feeling good and will want it to continue in front of the home fans… I like Dallas big here.
Atlanta Minus 3 – The only question mark about the Falcons is their road prowess (or lack therof) . Look, Atlanta is being touted as the top team or in the top 3 in most power polls, so if they can’t beat a Ram team by 3 anywhere, then they are pretenders.
Tampa Bay Plus 3 – I like what Raheem Morris has done with this team and I’m impressed with them and their young QB. I think TB is better than SF and can win this game outright. Therefore, I’ll take 3 points and go with the Bucs.
Indianapolis Plus 3.5 – Manning and the Colts have had NE’s number for most of the last 5 years or so… Yeah I know the Colts are banged up, but Manning has a way of carving up Belichick’s defenses so while I’m impressed with NE’s win over Pittsburgh, I think beating Indy is a tall task. Give me the points in what could be a close game.
Monday 11/22
Denver Plus 10 – I still think SD is the best team in the division and should win this game at home, but I’ll take a flyer on getting 10 points. I don’t know if I trust San Diego to cover this big number.