Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Remaining Week 12 PIcks
How about some more football to cap off a great Thanksgiving weekend? Sounds good to me. Winners in BOLD CAPS:
Seattle at ST. LOUIS: I don't feel particularly good about this game either way, but the Rams have a slight bit of momentum and the home field.
Minnesota at NEW YORK GIANTS: "The Giants are smart enough on defense. They won't be vulnerable to the trick plays and should handle the Vikings conventionally." Really, John Clayton? The Giants defense has never instilled much confidence in me, and certainly not enough to make me believe that they can "conventionally" handle anyone. Still, the offense should be able to score enough to pull this one out.
Buffalo at JACKSONVILLE: Interesting fact of the day: In each of the past four seasons, the Patriots have followed their bye week by playing the Bills. Hmm. In other news, the Bills aren't as good as the Jags and should lose this one.
NEW ORLEANS at Carolina: Ugh, another one of those "I don't feel good either way" games in a week filled with them. Interesting fact of the day number two: The Panthers haven't won a home game all season.
WASHINGTON at Tampa Bay: I read this morning that the Redskins are perhaps the best .500 team in the league, and I can't say that I take much issue with that statement.
HOUSTON at Cleveland: In case you couldn't tell, I wait all year long for these "a Houston upset doesn't seem so improbable here" games so I can add to Don's cushion.
TENNESSEE at Cincinnati: I'm not quite sure how or why the Titans are winning games, but they are.
Oakland at KANSAS CITY: Actual quote from Brad Childress: "You don't get to play them all against the Raiders."
San Francisco at ARIZONA: You know that your season's been a disappointment when you're 10 and 1/2 point underdogs to the Cardinals.
Baltimore at SAN DIEGO: The Ravens have four wins, but only one against an AFC opponent.
Denver at CHICAGO: C'mon, Sexy Rexy has to have one more of those "See, he really can be a solid starting quarterback!" games in him before he goes in the tank again.
Philadelphia at NEW ENGLAND: I love not having to think about a pick.
Miami at PITTSBURGH: Ditto.
Seattle at ST. LOUIS: I don't feel particularly good about this game either way, but the Rams have a slight bit of momentum and the home field.
Minnesota at NEW YORK GIANTS: "The Giants are smart enough on defense. They won't be vulnerable to the trick plays and should handle the Vikings conventionally." Really, John Clayton? The Giants defense has never instilled much confidence in me, and certainly not enough to make me believe that they can "conventionally" handle anyone. Still, the offense should be able to score enough to pull this one out.
Buffalo at JACKSONVILLE: Interesting fact of the day: In each of the past four seasons, the Patriots have followed their bye week by playing the Bills. Hmm. In other news, the Bills aren't as good as the Jags and should lose this one.
NEW ORLEANS at Carolina: Ugh, another one of those "I don't feel good either way" games in a week filled with them. Interesting fact of the day number two: The Panthers haven't won a home game all season.
WASHINGTON at Tampa Bay: I read this morning that the Redskins are perhaps the best .500 team in the league, and I can't say that I take much issue with that statement.
HOUSTON at Cleveland: In case you couldn't tell, I wait all year long for these "a Houston upset doesn't seem so improbable here" games so I can add to Don's cushion.
TENNESSEE at Cincinnati: I'm not quite sure how or why the Titans are winning games, but they are.
Oakland at KANSAS CITY: Actual quote from Brad Childress: "You don't get to play them all against the Raiders."
San Francisco at ARIZONA: You know that your season's been a disappointment when you're 10 and 1/2 point underdogs to the Cardinals.
Baltimore at SAN DIEGO: The Ravens have four wins, but only one against an AFC opponent.
Denver at CHICAGO: C'mon, Sexy Rexy has to have one more of those "See, he really can be a solid starting quarterback!" games in him before he goes in the tank again.
Philadelphia at NEW ENGLAND: I love not having to think about a pick.
Miami at PITTSBURGH: Ditto.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving Picks
Happy Thanksgiving! Winners in BOLD CAPS:
GREEN BAY at Detroit: Unlike in recent years, the Lions have kept themselves in the playoff race for our Thanksgiving viewing pleasure. That said, the Packers continue to impress and should deal another blow to the Lions. Also, there's this logic: Packers beat the Giants. Giants beat the Lions. Packers should beat the Lions.
New York Jets at DALLAS: Can the Jets pull of a major upset in back-to-back weeks? I say no.
INDIANAPOLIS at Atlanta: Marvin Harrison will still be out and the Colts are in a bit of a mini-slide. Lucky for them they have this Thanksgiving Day treat and then the extra time to prepare for Jacksonville next week.
GREEN BAY at Detroit: Unlike in recent years, the Lions have kept themselves in the playoff race for our Thanksgiving viewing pleasure. That said, the Packers continue to impress and should deal another blow to the Lions. Also, there's this logic: Packers beat the Giants. Giants beat the Lions. Packers should beat the Lions.
New York Jets at DALLAS: Can the Jets pull of a major upset in back-to-back weeks? I say no.
INDIANAPOLIS at Atlanta: Marvin Harrison will still be out and the Colts are in a bit of a mini-slide. Lucky for them they have this Thanksgiving Day treat and then the extra time to prepare for Jacksonville next week.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Week 11 picks
Quick as possible here. Winners are shown:
San Diego
Cleveland
Detroit
New Orleans
Greenbay
Indianapolis
Oakland
Philadelphia
Tampa Bay
Arizona
Pittsburgh
Dallas
San Francisco
Seattle
New England
Denver
San Diego
Cleveland
Detroit
New Orleans
Greenbay
Indianapolis
Oakland
Philadelphia
Tampa Bay
Arizona
Pittsburgh
Dallas
San Francisco
Seattle
New England
Denver
Week 11 Picks
As always, winners in BOLD CAPS:
CLEVELAND at Baltimore: With San Diego and New England in the next two weeks, the Ravens' season could essentially be over.
San Diego at JACKSONVILLE: The Chargers didn't really deserve to win last week, so we'll call this one the Week 11 Karma Game.
Miami at PHILADELPHIA: I can't believe I actually had the Dolphins winning last week.
Oakland at MINNESOTA: Taking the home team.
Kansas City at INDIANAPOLIS: Injured or not, the Colts are still the best team not named the Patriots.
Carolina at GREEN BAY: Vinny Testaverde + Brett Favre = oldest starting QB matchup in NFL History.
New York Giants at DETROIT: Welcome to the annual "We got people to believe in us so now we're gonna lose a few to make it interesting" part of the Giants season.
Tampa Bay at ATLANTA: I'm picking against the Bucs because I didn't realize that they had a winning record, let alone a division lead.
NEW ORLEANS at Houston: Could the Saints overcome both an 0-4 start AND losing to a previously winless Rams team to make the playoffs?
Arizona at CINCINNATI: Two teams I can't figure out going head to head. Ugh.
PITTSBURGH at New York Jets: A no-brainer.
CHICAGO at Seattle: SEXY REXY!!
St. Louis at SAN FRANCISCO: How could I pick against Trent Dilfer?
Washington at DALLAS: I hate the Cowboys.
NEW ENGLAND at Buffalo: Not only do the Bills fans get to suffer this week, but it'll be on Prime Time for the whole country to see.
Tennessee at DENVER: No real reason for this one.
CLEVELAND at Baltimore: With San Diego and New England in the next two weeks, the Ravens' season could essentially be over.
San Diego at JACKSONVILLE: The Chargers didn't really deserve to win last week, so we'll call this one the Week 11 Karma Game.
Miami at PHILADELPHIA: I can't believe I actually had the Dolphins winning last week.
Oakland at MINNESOTA: Taking the home team.
Kansas City at INDIANAPOLIS: Injured or not, the Colts are still the best team not named the Patriots.
Carolina at GREEN BAY: Vinny Testaverde + Brett Favre = oldest starting QB matchup in NFL History.
New York Giants at DETROIT: Welcome to the annual "We got people to believe in us so now we're gonna lose a few to make it interesting" part of the Giants season.
Tampa Bay at ATLANTA: I'm picking against the Bucs because I didn't realize that they had a winning record, let alone a division lead.
NEW ORLEANS at Houston: Could the Saints overcome both an 0-4 start AND losing to a previously winless Rams team to make the playoffs?
Arizona at CINCINNATI: Two teams I can't figure out going head to head. Ugh.
PITTSBURGH at New York Jets: A no-brainer.
CHICAGO at Seattle: SEXY REXY!!
St. Louis at SAN FRANCISCO: How could I pick against Trent Dilfer?
Washington at DALLAS: I hate the Cowboys.
NEW ENGLAND at Buffalo: Not only do the Bills fans get to suffer this week, but it'll be on Prime Time for the whole country to see.
Tennessee at DENVER: No real reason for this one.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Week 10 Commentary
Check back throughout the day for some thoughts on this week's games as they happen.
1:58 PM Miami wins the challenge, overturning what would have been J.P. Losman's first completion of the game. For those keeping score at home, we're nearly 23 minutes into this one and Losman is 0/5.
1:56 PM Apparently, you can't challenge where the ball goes out on a punt. Interesting. Lucky for Miami they get a chance to win a challenge three plays later because a wide open Josh Reed can't keep his feet in bounds.
1:36 PM Cleveland is going to head into the second quarter with a 7-3 lead and a second and goal on Pittsburgh's 1. At least for this brief moment, the AFC North just got a whole lot more interesting.
1:08 PM Games to keep an eye on today: Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Dallas at New York Giants, Jacksonville at Tennessee. Three games involving six playoff contenders. Cleveland and New York each move into a tie for first with a win. If you subscribe to the theory that the AFC South only gets one wild card team this year, the Jaguars-Titans game could be a de facto clincher if Tennessee wins.
1:58 PM Miami wins the challenge, overturning what would have been J.P. Losman's first completion of the game. For those keeping score at home, we're nearly 23 minutes into this one and Losman is 0/5.
1:56 PM Apparently, you can't challenge where the ball goes out on a punt. Interesting. Lucky for Miami they get a chance to win a challenge three plays later because a wide open Josh Reed can't keep his feet in bounds.
1:36 PM Cleveland is going to head into the second quarter with a 7-3 lead and a second and goal on Pittsburgh's 1. At least for this brief moment, the AFC North just got a whole lot more interesting.
1:08 PM Games to keep an eye on today: Cleveland at Pittsburgh, Dallas at New York Giants, Jacksonville at Tennessee. Three games involving six playoff contenders. Cleveland and New York each move into a tie for first with a win. If you subscribe to the theory that the AFC South only gets one wild card team this year, the Jaguars-Titans game could be a de facto clincher if Tennessee wins.
Week 10 Picks
No time for comments, so I'll just say this. The Giants have had two full weeks to prepare for what may be their most important game of the year. Don't let me down, boys; I'm picking with my heart this week.
As always, winners in BOLD CAPS.
Cleveland at PITTSBURGH
Philadelphia at WASHINGTON
Atlanta at CAROLINA
St. Louis at NEW ORLEANS
Buffalo at MIAMI
Denver at KANSAS CITY
JACKSONVILLE at TENNESSEE
MINNESOTA at Green Bay
CINCINNATI at Baltimore
Dallas at NEW YORK GIANTS
DETROIT at Arizona
CHICAGO at Oakland
INDIANAPOLIS at San Diego
San Francisco at SEATTLE
As always, winners in BOLD CAPS.
Cleveland at PITTSBURGH
Philadelphia at WASHINGTON
Atlanta at CAROLINA
St. Louis at NEW ORLEANS
Buffalo at MIAMI
Denver at KANSAS CITY
JACKSONVILLE at TENNESSEE
MINNESOTA at Green Bay
CINCINNATI at Baltimore
Dallas at NEW YORK GIANTS
DETROIT at Arizona
CHICAGO at Oakland
INDIANAPOLIS at San Diego
San Francisco at SEATTLE
Week 10 Picks
I only picked one underdog this week, and that team shouldn't even be an underdog. Ah well, here are my winners:
Pittsburgh
Greenbay
Washington
Tennessee
Carolina
Kansas City
Buffalo
New Orleans
Baltimore
Chicago
Dallas
Detroit
Indianapolis
Seattle
Pittsburgh
Greenbay
Washington
Tennessee
Carolina
Kansas City
Buffalo
New Orleans
Baltimore
Chicago
Dallas
Detroit
Indianapolis
Seattle
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Week 9 Picks
Game of the Century. I mean, by rule I need to pick every single game this week, but does anyone care about the other 13 games. Heck, even the other two teams going for something amazing aren't plyaing this week (that being Rams and Dolphins) anyway, Colts Pats. Lets just say its a tad bit big.
Arizona over Tampa Bay: When it comes to Arizona I am blind, even if they are on the road
Detroit over Denver: Time to start believing even more in Detroit
Tennessee over Carolina: Not that hard of a pick... Would you really trust David Carr???
Greenbay over Kansas City: Only my second of three road winners this week, time to start believing that Greenbay may not be that bad.
San Diego over Minnesota: And the third. Easy choice here.
New Orleans over Jacksonville: I like Quinten Gray, but New Orleans is finally on fire
Atlanta over San Fran: Two horrible teams means you pick the one at home
New York Jets over Washington: I am a believer that Thomas Jones will finally shine
Buffalo over Cincy: Two horrible teams means you pick the one at home
Cleveland over Seattle: Why not, Derek Anderson has lead this team to alot of wins, why stop them now.
Oakland over Houston: This is my survivor pick, so hopefully I don't get killed for it.
Indianapolis over New England: Why? Because I will always pick with my heart, and my heart is behind my boys. Especially if Marvin comes out and play despite injury. Now that is having some balls.
Philadelphia over Dallas: It is time for both of these teams to show their true forms.
Pittsburgh over Baltimore: THis game is going to be alot closer than people think, but even so, Pitt will edge them out.
11 home teams, 3 road teams. I like the way I am pikcing this week
Arizona over Tampa Bay: When it comes to Arizona I am blind, even if they are on the road
Detroit over Denver: Time to start believing even more in Detroit
Tennessee over Carolina: Not that hard of a pick... Would you really trust David Carr???
Greenbay over Kansas City: Only my second of three road winners this week, time to start believing that Greenbay may not be that bad.
San Diego over Minnesota: And the third. Easy choice here.
New Orleans over Jacksonville: I like Quinten Gray, but New Orleans is finally on fire
Atlanta over San Fran: Two horrible teams means you pick the one at home
New York Jets over Washington: I am a believer that Thomas Jones will finally shine
Buffalo over Cincy: Two horrible teams means you pick the one at home
Cleveland over Seattle: Why not, Derek Anderson has lead this team to alot of wins, why stop them now.
Oakland over Houston: This is my survivor pick, so hopefully I don't get killed for it.
Indianapolis over New England: Why? Because I will always pick with my heart, and my heart is behind my boys. Especially if Marvin comes out and play despite injury. Now that is having some balls.
Philadelphia over Dallas: It is time for both of these teams to show their true forms.
Pittsburgh over Baltimore: THis game is going to be alot closer than people think, but even so, Pitt will edge them out.
11 home teams, 3 road teams. I like the way I am pikcing this week
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Week 9 Picks
This is going to be a rough week, I can just feel it already. As always, winners in BOLD CAPS.
Denver at DETROIT: The Broncos can't stop the run, or so I'm told, so even if Dre' Bly and Champ Bailey can shut down Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson, the Lions should still be alright.
SAN FRANCISCO at Atlanta: The 49ers have underachieved so far this year, and will get an opportunity to right the ship against a miserable Falcons team.
Cincinnati at BUFFALO: As hard as it is for me to pick the Bills, I just don't have any faith in the Bengals anymore.
Carolina at TENNESSEE: Carolina hasn't lost on the road yet, but the Titans are their toughest road opponent yet.
GREEN BAY at Kansas City: I just can't see the Chiefs scoring enough to pull this one out.
SAN DIEGO at Minnesota: With three straight wins, the Chargers appear to be on their way back, but the real test is next week against the Colts.
Jacksonville at NEW ORLEANS: There are simply too many things working against the Jaguars to pick them here. They're already starting Quinn Gray at quarterback, and now they may be without Marcus Stroud. To top it off, they're on the road against a team that has won three straight.
WASHINGTON at New York Jets: This should be a nice recovery game for the Redskins after their whipping at the hands of the Patriots last week.
ARIZONA at Tampa Bay: All but one of the Cardinals' games this year have been decided by a touchdown or less, so if nothing else, this should be a close game.
Seattle at CLEVELAND: This is a huge game for both teams, and although I'm not sold on the Browns, home field should give them the edge.
NEW ENGLAND at Indianapolis: I'd like to pick the Colts, but I have to stick to my vow not to pick against the Patriots again until they lose.
Houston at OAKLAND: I trust home field advantage more than I trust either of these teams.
DALLAS at Philadelphia: Too much has been going wrong for the Eagles, while the Cowboys have had two weeks to prepare for this one.
Baltimore at PITTSBURGH: Baltimore is too old and too hurt to win this one.
Denver at DETROIT: The Broncos can't stop the run, or so I'm told, so even if Dre' Bly and Champ Bailey can shut down Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson, the Lions should still be alright.
SAN FRANCISCO at Atlanta: The 49ers have underachieved so far this year, and will get an opportunity to right the ship against a miserable Falcons team.
Cincinnati at BUFFALO: As hard as it is for me to pick the Bills, I just don't have any faith in the Bengals anymore.
Carolina at TENNESSEE: Carolina hasn't lost on the road yet, but the Titans are their toughest road opponent yet.
GREEN BAY at Kansas City: I just can't see the Chiefs scoring enough to pull this one out.
SAN DIEGO at Minnesota: With three straight wins, the Chargers appear to be on their way back, but the real test is next week against the Colts.
Jacksonville at NEW ORLEANS: There are simply too many things working against the Jaguars to pick them here. They're already starting Quinn Gray at quarterback, and now they may be without Marcus Stroud. To top it off, they're on the road against a team that has won three straight.
WASHINGTON at New York Jets: This should be a nice recovery game for the Redskins after their whipping at the hands of the Patriots last week.
ARIZONA at Tampa Bay: All but one of the Cardinals' games this year have been decided by a touchdown or less, so if nothing else, this should be a close game.
Seattle at CLEVELAND: This is a huge game for both teams, and although I'm not sold on the Browns, home field should give them the edge.
NEW ENGLAND at Indianapolis: I'd like to pick the Colts, but I have to stick to my vow not to pick against the Patriots again until they lose.
Houston at OAKLAND: I trust home field advantage more than I trust either of these teams.
DALLAS at Philadelphia: Too much has been going wrong for the Eagles, while the Cowboys have had two weeks to prepare for this one.
Baltimore at PITTSBURGH: Baltimore is too old and too hurt to win this one.
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