A full slate of games, finally. Maybe that's what's been bogging me down the past few weeks, I just have a hard time with #s less than 16 now that the full slate is in effect naturally I will have a big time week. Or I might as well be barred from picking football games ever again.
5. Dallas Cowboys (-6 1/2) vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are done, they have no running game and they are placing too much pressure on the shoulders of Matt Leinart. Romo through two weeks has played very well and in places much more difficult to play than the Warm Sunshine in Arizona. A touchdown victory is not much to ask as the Cowboys desperately need this game for their playoff hopes with many difficult games to come.
4. Washington Redskins (+6 1/2) at Philadelphia Eagles
The Redskins are fighting for their lives right now and despite this being in Philly I expect this to be a very close game. The Eagles still do not have a very solid rushing offense and despite the terrific play of McNabb he can't do it all. I expect this game to be determined by a late field goal and therefore I'm taking the points.
3. Houston Texans (+10 1/2) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
So quickly we forget the fact that only a few weeks ago the Texans not only beat Jax but beat them comfortably. If Carr does not make mistakes and keeps feeding the ball to Andre Johnson the Texans will stay in the game, similar to how they did last week with the G-Men. Interesting stat that I bet you didn't know, David Carr is currently throwing at a 70% completion clip. That's pretty ridiculous.
2. Atlanta Falcons (-7 1/2) vs. Cleveland Browns
Sure Michael Vick didn't play very well last week but this is a crucial game for the Falcons playoff hopes and a must win. To add to that the Browns aren't any good, just cover Kellen Winslow and force Rueben Droughns to beat you which won't happen and the Falcons will be fine.
1. Kansas City (-1 1/2) at Miami Dolphins
This spread is set so close for the sole reason that the Dolphins beat the Bears down last weekend. Miami isn't an intimidating place to play a football game, the weather is beautiful the fans are old and passive and the team isn't much to get excited about. If this game was in KC, KC would be a monster favorite, but in Miami they give a point and a hlaf. Ha, Herm hands the ball to LJ and more LJ and more lJ and the Chiefs pull out the V in Miami.
Green Bay (+5 1/2) at Minny ... No faith in the Vikings offense
Baltimore (-7 1/2) at Tennessee ... D will confuse Vince
New England (-10 1/2) vs. New York Jets ... Dillon and Maroney make my eyes bleed.
San Diego (-1 1/2) at Cincinatti ... LT? Tough pick.
San Francsico (+6 1/2) at Detroit ... Santa Clara done proud
Indianapolis (-12 1/2) vs. Buffalo ... No Let Down? Rough Pick
Denver (-8 1/2) at Oakland ... Raiders inspired by rivalry? Probably Not.
New Orleans (+4 1/2) at Pittsburgh ... Brees puts up big numbers yet again.
St. Louis (+4 1/2) at Seattle ... Subs don't do it at home.
Chicago (+2 1/2) at New York Giants ... Too many injuries for the G-Men.
Carolina (-9 1/2) vs. Tampa Bay ... Tampa's offense is dreadful.
5. Dallas Cowboys (-6 1/2) vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are done, they have no running game and they are placing too much pressure on the shoulders of Matt Leinart. Romo through two weeks has played very well and in places much more difficult to play than the Warm Sunshine in Arizona. A touchdown victory is not much to ask as the Cowboys desperately need this game for their playoff hopes with many difficult games to come.
4. Washington Redskins (+6 1/2) at Philadelphia Eagles
The Redskins are fighting for their lives right now and despite this being in Philly I expect this to be a very close game. The Eagles still do not have a very solid rushing offense and despite the terrific play of McNabb he can't do it all. I expect this game to be determined by a late field goal and therefore I'm taking the points.
3. Houston Texans (+10 1/2) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
So quickly we forget the fact that only a few weeks ago the Texans not only beat Jax but beat them comfortably. If Carr does not make mistakes and keeps feeding the ball to Andre Johnson the Texans will stay in the game, similar to how they did last week with the G-Men. Interesting stat that I bet you didn't know, David Carr is currently throwing at a 70% completion clip. That's pretty ridiculous.
2. Atlanta Falcons (-7 1/2) vs. Cleveland Browns
Sure Michael Vick didn't play very well last week but this is a crucial game for the Falcons playoff hopes and a must win. To add to that the Browns aren't any good, just cover Kellen Winslow and force Rueben Droughns to beat you which won't happen and the Falcons will be fine.
1. Kansas City (-1 1/2) at Miami Dolphins
This spread is set so close for the sole reason that the Dolphins beat the Bears down last weekend. Miami isn't an intimidating place to play a football game, the weather is beautiful the fans are old and passive and the team isn't much to get excited about. If this game was in KC, KC would be a monster favorite, but in Miami they give a point and a hlaf. Ha, Herm hands the ball to LJ and more LJ and more lJ and the Chiefs pull out the V in Miami.
Green Bay (+5 1/2) at Minny ... No faith in the Vikings offense
Baltimore (-7 1/2) at Tennessee ... D will confuse Vince
New England (-10 1/2) vs. New York Jets ... Dillon and Maroney make my eyes bleed.
San Diego (-1 1/2) at Cincinatti ... LT? Tough pick.
San Francsico (+6 1/2) at Detroit ... Santa Clara done proud
Indianapolis (-12 1/2) vs. Buffalo ... No Let Down? Rough Pick
Denver (-8 1/2) at Oakland ... Raiders inspired by rivalry? Probably Not.
New Orleans (+4 1/2) at Pittsburgh ... Brees puts up big numbers yet again.
St. Louis (+4 1/2) at Seattle ... Subs don't do it at home.
Chicago (+2 1/2) at New York Giants ... Too many injuries for the G-Men.
Carolina (-9 1/2) vs. Tampa Bay ... Tampa's offense is dreadful.
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