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Half-way through the season and 10 games behind Keller. Not the end of the world, but I need to step up my game. Or, you know, just not fall farther behind. Something like that.
Jets at Buffalo
Yuck. I've gotta start this out on an unsure foot. There's only a 1 point line on this game and (note that I still hate this phrase) the Jets are better than their record. However, I still think the Bills are going to make some noise in the post-season and they're at home.
Browns at Texans
Wow. I think the line on this game is way out of whack, but I don't think the result is wrong. Texans win this one.
Miami at Chiefs
Are the Dolphins going to go 0-8? Is that still possible in the NFL? Yes it is. (Yes, Indy - I see your hand up over there. Just put your head down and take a nap. Everyone is trying to pretend you aren't playing this year.)
Seattle at Dallas
Okay, Vegas - once again, I question your hatred of certain teams. Also, once again, I'm not going to disagree with the bottom line. Dallas is a shell of their normal selves, but the Seahawks were bad to start with and now they have key injuries on the road.
Niners at Redskins
Finally - a road team I can back. Niners are strong, the Skins are weak and fading. Take the Niners.
Bucs at Saints
Normally, this would be an easy pick. This week? F*(% no. The Saints lost to the Rams last week. The winless Rams. I mean, they're still gonna win this week, but it's not a slam dunk. 5-3 and a loss to the Rams suddenly makes the Saints look a lot more vulnerable.
Atlanta at Indy
Hey, Indy - wake up for a second. You suck. Now go back to sleep.
Denver at Oakland
Broncos have the consolation that they're not the worst team in the league, but that's about all I can say about them. Oakland is still strong(ish) and they don't give a flying fish if Palmer has TJ Hoosyourmama back on his team.
Bungles at Titans
Here's an underdog pick for yinz guys. Titans are favored, but the Bungles are....please don't make me say it. *sigh* Okay: the Bungles are the better team, and better by more than the one-game advantage they currently have.
NY Football Giants at Pats
Look, I'm thrilled that we stomped the crap out of Pretty Boy last week, but I'm going to return to form and remind everyone that betting against Brady is stupid in regular situations, and super stupid when he's at home. Now, the Giants are a good team and they'll put up a fight - there's history there, so it's going to be close. This one will be fun.
Pack at Chargers
Until they lose, I won't even consider picking against Rogers.
Rams at Steelers West
Both teams are looking bad this year, but I think last week was a fluke for the Rams. Also, the Cards have a bad record but decent play. Take them at home.
Bears at Eagles
Eagles still aren't the team advertised, but they're at home and it's Monday night. I think they're going to take this one.
Ravens at Steelers
Saved the best for last. I really just can't even contain myself on this one. The Ravens are streaky, the Steelers are getting stronger. Suggs is talking shit. Now, they actually had to have a huge come-from-behind victory last week against the Cards - that's not something they should have needed to do. Even so, they are not the team that kicked us all over the field in week one. A lot of people are writing them off, but that's dangerous. Think about if the Steelers had performed like Baltimore this season. Right now, their chests would be pumped out, Hines would be saying that no one says we can win, Keis would be calmly saying that we're a team on the rise and Tomlin would explain it's a process.
But none of that matters. Every game against the Ravens is a fresh start. Nothing else in the entire league or season matters to either team. It's knock-down, drag-out, eat-your-opponent's-heart-through-their-smashed-mouth football...and this week it's the Sunday night game.
(Sorry, Sally - but your birds are losing this week.)
Buffalo over Jets
Texans over Browns
Chiefs over Miami
Dallas over Seattle
Niners over Redskins
Saints over Bucs
Atlanta over Indy
Oakland over Denver
Bungles over Titans
Pats over NY Football Giants
Pack over Chargers
Steelers West over Rams
Eagles over Bears
Steelers over Ravens
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