Week Four

Going to stroll though my picks…

Oakland (+9.5) @ Houston

Houston will win this game.  I think that is about a 95% certainty.  I am pretty sure one of the reasons the line on this has to be 9.5 at minimum is because it gets teased down to a field goal if otherwise, and Houston must win this game.

Titans (-3) @ Jacksonville

Very tough game.  Who the hell knows.

Baltimore (+1) @ New England

I did not see one moment of the Atl/NE game which I really wish I did to be commenting on/picking this game.  With that said the Patriots looked bad in the Jets game and horrific for the Bills game while I have been nothing but floored by the Ravens thus far.

Bengals (5.5) @ Browns

Imagine this line at the beginning of the season if this was a Week 1 game.  I say it’s the exact opposite with the Browns favored by 6 or so.  At the moment, though, Cleveland looks like a train wreck.

Giants (-9) @ KC

Let’s see how many road favorites I take this week.  I really don’t see Cassel doing much of anything in this game and to beat the Giants, or even to stay competitive you need a legit qb to handle the rush.  If this game was in NY the spread may be plus 2 tds.  At any rate, this is your two team teaser for the early games, bringing the giants and texans down to about field goal favorites.

Lions (+10) @ Chicago

In my opinion this spread line is at least two points off, probably 2.5.

Tampa Bay (+7) @ Washington

Both of these teams seem absolutely horrible at this point.  I could see this as being the Redskin game that gets highlighted in their 2009 season video, beating up on a really awful Tampa team at home.

Seahawks (+10.5) @ Colts

Look for Peyton to have a huge day.

Jets (+7) @ Saints

No genuine confidence in Mark Sanchez at this point, but I can see the Jets D keeping Breeze from exploding all over the field.  Do not see the Jets winning, but losing by between 4-8.

Bills (+1) @ Miami

The Bill running back situation is going to be a clusterfuck as they try to get Lynch back in the swing.  I know Pennington is out but I don’t see that as being the worst thing in the world as it will force the Dolphins to open up the ground game which seems their strong suit anyway.  Dolphins hit a field goal with 50 seconds to play to make it 24-20.

Rams (+9.5) @ Niners

Niners win by two scores easy.

Dallas (-3) @ Denver

If this game were to be played at any time after Thanksgiving I would be all over Denver.  But it aint, so Tony gets the benefit of the doubt.

San Diego (+6.5) @ Pitt

I could see the Chargers winning this game, I could not see the Steelers winning this game by +14.  Therefore, Chargers is the pick.

Green Bay (+3.5) @ Vikings

I really like Green Bay in this game, especially with points.  Couldn’t you see Rodger’s going down the field first possession and throwing a 26 yard strike to Driver or Jennings?  If that happens you are well on your way to a non-miraculous cover.