This Week in the NFL - Division Round

The Giants got their first playoff win since their Super Bowl run in 2000 and we're really looking forward, albeit with some trepidation, to this week's divisional match up in Dallas.

A lot of the talking heads are picking the Giants, but we just can't see it as much as we'd like to. The Giants have not been able to stop a high powered offense - Tampa does NOT qualify as one - this season. We don't see a reason why that will change.
Cowboys -7.5 vs. Giants Cowboys 31 Giants 20 (same score as their 2nd meeting)

Packers -8 vs. Seahawks: Mike Holmgren back in his old haunts and his old QB will haunt him. There's nothing about this Seattle team that impresses us, especially on the road. Packers 30 Seahawks 17

Jaguars +13 at Patriots: We really think this physical Jags team will keep it close, but no doubt about who wins. Patriots 31 Jaguars 21

Chargers +8.5 vs. Colts: As much as we would like to see the Bolts do some damage, we think the Colts are just too much for them. But it will be close. Colts 27 Chargers 23

So there you have 2 favorites, 2 'dogs, and 4 favorites win outright.


photo courtesy of si.com

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This Week in the NFL - Week 17

We've made it...the final week of the regular NFL season. A couple of playoff spots left to be decided and some history that can be made. Other than that it's nearly impossible to tell what will happen in this week's games. Players are rested, injured ones are shut down, and some have just quit on the season. That being said, here's our picks for Week 17.

Patriots -13.5 at Giants
You're kidding right? The Pats are going to blow the Giants off the field to get their perfect regular season. The Giants could play all their starters for the full 60 minutes and it wouldn't matter. We actually had a chance to go to this game and passed.

Jets -6 vs. Chiefs
Back to back games at the Meadowlands. Too bad they didn't play a doubleheader.

Eagles -7.5 vs. Bills
This is really too big a spread for the Cheesesteaks, but McNabb is hot again and the Bills can't stop the run - translation: big game for Brian Westbrook.

Bucs +2.5 vs. Panthers
Bucs will be sitting regulars, but their defense should still be enough to stop whomever is at QB for the Panthers.

Bengals -2.5 at Dolphins
We wouldn't be at all surprised for the Bungles to show up, but Carson Palmer should be able to pick apart the Fish defense.

Packers -5 at Lions
Packers were humiliated by the Bears last week. Favre won't play the whole game, but its still bad news for the Lions.

Jags +6 at Texans
Sorry, even with the regulars sitting, this team is too good for the Texans.

Seahawks +1 at Falcons
We predict we'll get this one wrong.

Browns -11.5 at 49ers
They may not make the playoffs, but the Browns are going to go out with a bang.

Bears +2 vs. Saints
Our mistrust of the Saints continues.

Cowboys +9 at Redskins
We thinks the Skins will win the game, but even with the 'boys 2nd stringers in it should be close.

Steelers -3 at Ravens
Ravens stink. 'nuff said.

Vikings -3 at Broncos
Vikings blew their playoff chances last week, but slim chances are better than none.

Chargers +8 at Raiders
Meaningless game, but the Bolts want to go to the playoffs on a high note.

Rams +6 at Cardinals
We waivered on this one. No trust in either team.

Colts +5 vs. Titans
Peyton will play long enough to take this one.

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This Week in the NFL - week 16

Wow, just 2 weeks to go in the NFL regular season. Hard to believe. It also means less than 2 months until spring training! Here's this week's picks.

Thursday

Steelers -7.5 at Rams
The inconsistent Steelers should be able to cruise in this one.

Saturday

Cowbys -10.5 at Panthers
Unlike the debacle that was the Seahawks-Panthers game, the Cowboys will bounce back from last week's loss in a big way.

Sunday

Giants -3 at Bills
Are we concerned? Damn straight!

Browns -3 at Bengals
Big upsets have occurred in this series, but not this week.

Packers -8.5 at Bears
No reason to have any confidence in da Bears right now.

Colts -7 vs Texans
Texans have been as unpredictable as the Colts have been injured.

Chiefs +5 at Lions
Maybe because we just needed to take an underdog.

Jaguars -13 vs. Raiders
We hate the big point spreads, but the Jags are hot.

Eagles +3 vs. Saints
Okay, so we took another dog. And both these times have been tremendous dogs this year, if you know what we mean.

Cardinals -10 vs. Falcons
Even the Cardinals can't blow this one. Right?

Bucs -6.5 vs. 49ers
The Niners can't think they would win 2 straight.

Patriots -22 vs. Dolphins
Back to the agony of defeat.

Seahawks (NL) over Ravens
Questions about the Ravens QB has the line off.

Jets +8.5 at Titans
Jets have been awful, but that's an awfully big spread for the Titans

Vikings -6.5 vs. Redskins
Big WC game

Chargers -8.5 vs. Broncos
Tough one to predict

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This Week in the NFL - week 15

We got off to a bad start with last night's Texans win over the Broncos. Seems like whichever of those teams we pick usually loses. Big Blue can take another step towards sealing up a wild card spot win over the Redskins.

Saturday

Bengals - 8.5 at 49ers
This Bengals team isn't as good as the Vikings team that destroyed the Niners on the road, but this Niners team is still that bad.

Sunday

Giants -4.5 vs. Redskins
We hate when Big Blue plays in prime time, but the Giants' D should be too much for Todd Collins. The weather could have a major impact.

Saints -4 vs. Cardinals
This game truly is a toss up. We'll guess that Drew Brees will get enough done to pull out a win.

Bucs -13 vs. Falcons
The Bucs, nearly 2 TD favorites? We hate that, but the Falcons are complete mess right now.

Ravens -3.5 at Dolphins
Even the offensively challenged Ravens should be able to handle this one.

Browns -5.5 vs. Bills
The Bills have burned us too many times to take them again.

Packers -8 at Rams
Should be no contest for the Favres.

Jags +3 at Steelers
We think the Jags win this outright- we felt that way even before knowing Big Ben might not play.

Patriots -22.5 vs. Jets
Boy did we waiver on this. And the weather could still impact it. But Bellichik wants to kill the Jets, which means they probably will.

Seahawks -7.5 at Panthers
Haws are rolling. Panthers are reeling.

Titans -4 at Chiefs
Titans should bounce back after last week's blown game.

Colts -10.5 at Raiders
No problem for Peyton and the boys.

Chargers -10 vs. Lions
We hate this spread, because we won't trust the Chargers. But the Lions shot their last load (apologies to our female readers) against the Cowboys. Should be a 6 game losing streak shortly.

Cowboys 10 vs. Eagles
Can't remember this many large point spreads in years past, but then again most of the teams in the NFL stink. Giants beat the Eagles by 3 so why shouldn't the Cowboys beat 'em by 10 or more?

Bears +10 vs. Vikings
Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor will probably run wild, but we just can lay the points with the Vikings- even at home.

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Thursday Night Football

We'll go over the rest of the games tomorrow, but here's tonight's pick.

Broncos -2.5 at Texans

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This Week in the NFL - week 14

Another big division game for Big Blue, and who knows who will be carrying the ball. Brandon Jacobs is questionable. Derrick Ward is out for the year after posting a career high 154 yards against the Bears. Looks like Reuben Droughns may be carrying the load.

Thursday Night

Another NFL Network game.
Bears +3 at Washington
The Skins are still reeling from Sean Taylor's death and a short week doesn't help. The Bears need a win to get back in the wild card race. There's no way the Skins should be favored.

Sunday

Giants +2.5 at Eagles
Again, why are the Eagles favored? The Giants should be, even if it's a 1/2 point.

Browns -3.5 at Jets
Derek Anderson and the troops should make the Jets pay for last week's loss to the Cards.

Panthers +10.5 at Jaguars
Jaguars are a superior team, but this should be a very physical game, which could lead to turnovers and a close outcome.

Cowboys -10.5 at Lions
The Lions should have their 5th straight loss by close of business.

Bills -7 at Dolphins
The Bills didn't let us down last week, but they have more than not lately. That being said, the struggling Fish should shrivel in the cold.

Packers -10.5 vs. Raiders
Pack had plenty of time off and should destroy the Raiduhs.

Chargers over Titans
The game is a pick 'em right now. We'll go with the LT2s.

Rams +6.5 at Bengals
Who knows what will happen with these teams? Who cares?

Bucs -3 at Texans
Bucs should be able to handle the Schaub-less Texans.

Cards +7 at Seahawks
Crazy Cards are hard to figure. Same goes for the Seahawks. The 'hawks win, but it's close.

Vikings -8.5 at 49ers
The Vikings can smell a playoff birth.

Steelers +10.5 at Patriots
Could be one helluva game.

Broncos -6.5 vs. Chiefs
The Shanahans have to turn it around some time. Don't they?

Colts -9 at Ravens
No way the Ravens stay close 2 weeks in a row.

Saints -4.5 at Falcons
Drew Brees and company have to salvage the season.

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This Week in the NFL - week 13

The Thursday night games are upon us. A great match up this week that most won't see due to the NFL Network.

Thursday

Packers +7 at Cowboys
We really aren't sure who is going to win this one, but we think it will be close. Would love to see the Favres win it though.

Sunday

Bears +1.5 vs. Giants
Big Blue travels to Chicago and we're concerned. Eli just looked like a boy among men and we've seen how the Giants have played in the 2nd half of the season under Coughlin. With the RB situation still up in the air this week, we're going to have to go with the home team.

Jets +1 at Dolphins
Boy this could be ugly. Jets have 2 wins, the fish have zip. No team wants to be the one to give the Dolphins their first win. Jets should survive.

Falcons over the Rams
No line on this game, as the QB sitch for both teams is in the air. Not like anyone cares.

Bills +5.5 at Redskins
As we said the other day, we are done with the Bills bandwagon, but they shouldn't be nearly a TD underdog to a crappy Redskins team. Especially one that is in mourning at the moment.

Vikings -3.5 vs. Lions
We're not fooled by this Vikings team win over the Giants. The Lions have lost 3 straight and generally suck on the road. The difference here is that the Vikings will be able to run the ball down the Lions' throats.

Texas +3.5 at Titans
Titans will win this one, but it should be a close one. Rob Bironas game winning FG, perhaps?

Jags +6.5 at Colts
The Colts are still reeling from injuries and the Jags are coming on strong. Could win this game outright.

Chargers +5.5 at Chiefs
The Chiefs couldn't even get it done against the Raiders.

Seahawks +3 at Eagles
Why exactly is Philly favored? Just because they played over their heads against the Pats?

Panthers -3 vs. 49ers
Flip a coin. The Panthers 'D' should be able to shut down Frank Gore and that will be the difference.

Browns +1 at Cardinals
The 49ers exploited the Cards 'D', so Derek Anderson definitely will.

Broncos -3.5 at Raiders
The Broncos are reeling after blowing a 14 point lead to the Bears, but this Raiders team is flat out bad.

Bucs +3 at Saints
Sticking our necks out here since the Bucs only scored 19 against the Skins. Which Saints team will show? We're counting on the Bucs defense to make it close.

Steelers -7 vs. Bengals
A bad loss to the Jets on the road. A rainy/muddy stinkfest win against the Dolphins. Surely the Steelers are ready to explode.

Patriots -20.5 at Ravens
We refused to give 24 points against the Eagles last week, but this Ravens team is well below the Eagles in talent and desire. A MNF disaster.

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This Week in the NFL - Week 12 (cont.)

Well we went 2-1 on Thanksgiving Day, with the Colts doing better than we expected, for our lone loss. Another big game for Big Blue on Sunday. No Brandon Jacobs, no Derrick Ward. Which mean Reuben Droughns is going to have to be the man. The Vikings won't have Adrian Peterson, but Chester Taylor is coming off a 164-yd performance. Shut down the run, and you shut down the Vikings.

Vikings +7.5 at Giants
We've seen a tremendous lack of offense in Big Blue in 2 of their last 3 games. Without their top 2 running backs and Plaxico Burress being slowed more and more by his balky ankle, we a close one at the Meadowlands. The Giants will win, but won't cover.

Bills +8 at Jaguars
We're probably nuts. We thought the Bills could cover the huge spread, at home, last week against the Pats. This is a Jags team playing with a ton of confidence. That being said, we feel this will be a defensive minded game. A Jaguars win, but again, no cover.

Browns -3.5 vs. Texans
Matt Schaub was back for Houston last Sunday and immediately lead the Texans to a win. This should be a good one, but we have a lot of confidence in Derek Anderson.

Saints -2.5 at Panthers
Vinny Testaverde will be at QB for the woefully anemic Panthers squad. The Saints seemingly turned a corner only to turn into an embarrassment once again. But at 4-6 there's still an outside chance for a wild card in the weak NFC.

Raiders +5 vs. Chiefs
Remember when with this was one of the most physical, hate filled rivalries? The Raiders have been a shell of their former selves for quite some time and the Chiefs have no LJ and no Priest Holmes. This should be a dull 16-13 Chiefs win.

Seahawks -3 at Rams
The Rams scored 37 points against the Saints 2 weeks ago and then could only manage 13 in their win (2nd straight) against the Niners last week. At 6-4, the Seahawks have the playoffs in sight and should win in a rout.

Titans -1.5 at Bengals
We flip-flopped on this one, originally going with Cincy, but changing our minds at the last moment. We don't like to do that normally, but although we have faith in neither team, we have less in the Bungles.

Bucs -3.5 vs Redskins
The Redskins played a great, competitive game against Dallas last week, but they're not likely to do it 2 weeks in a row. The Bucs won't put the 'boys points on the boards, but they'll put in a better defensive showing.

Cardinals -10.5 vs. 49ers
Talk about a game to avoid. A Cardinals team giving 10.5? That's how bad this Niners team is and that's why we actually will pick the Cards.

Bears -2 vs. Broncos
Rex Grossman played his best game in a bear's age last week, and although that doesn't give us any confidence in him, the Broncos inconsistency isn't exactly inspiring. Bears in a low scoring game.

Chargers -8.5 vs. Ravens
We hate this spread more than the Cards. Which Chargers team will show up? The one that won 4 out of 5, or the one that lost 2 of the last 3? Does anyone need more convincing that Norv Turner isn't a good head coach? That being said, the Ravens stink on offense and Brian Billick's days are numbered.

Eagles +24 vs. Patriots
Is this an NCAA game? We can't recall the last time we saw a spread of 3 TDs or more. A.J. Feeley get the start for the Eagles and this should be a rout. But how can you NOT take 24 points?

Steelers +16 vs. Dolphins
This is beginning to look like college football spreads. The Steelers are coming off an embarrassing road loss to the Jets. And the Dolphins are going to pay for it.

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NFL Turkey

Quickly, here are picks for today.

Packers -3 at Lions
Having watched this Lions team against the Giants team last week, there's no way they're winning today. They may stay close because of the holiday tradition, but this is the Pack's day.

Cowboys -14 vs. Jets
We hate the Cowboys, but we have to give them props. The Jets upset the Steelers, but that's not coming close to happening today.

Falcons +13 vs. Colts
This Colts team is so banged up- that's the only reason we are taking the Falcons with the points. Colts will win the game, but it will be closer than it should be.

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This Week in the NFL - Week 11

Big Blue needs to bounce back after last week's disappointment and its a tough match. The Lions in Detroit. Tough stretch for the Lions, who have 3 days until a Thanksgiving match up with Green Bay. No Byes this week.


Giants -2.5 at Lions
This will be a tough one, especially cover the Lions receiver, but for once we think the Giants will respond with a big 2nd half win.

Steelers -9.5 at Jets
Bad weather or no bad weather, we don't see this being a close game.

Bengals -3 vs. Cardinals
This game could clearly go either way, but we'll go with the home team in the cold weather.

Packers -9.5 vs. Panthers
We hate big spreads, but this is the Packers at home, and well, this is the Panthers.

Browns -2.5 vs. Ravens
This isn't your Daddy's defense. Derek Anderson should have a field day.

Colts -14.5 vs. Chiefs
Like we said, we hate big spreads, but the Colts are coming off a bad loss. Too bad for the Chiefs.

Dolphins +9.5 at Eagles
An underdog at last. This could still be a blow out, but we just don't have 9.5 points of faith in Philly.

Saints +1.5 at Texans
How exactly is last week's loss making the Saints a 'dog?

Vikings -4.5 vs. Raiders
With no AP this could be the most boring game of the season. Vikings by default.

Jags -3 vs. Chargers
The Chargers had the big upset of the Colts, but it was their special teams doing, not the offense. Jags should physical their way to a win.

Bucs -3 at Falcons
Another borefest. Who cares that the Falcons have won 2 straight.

Cowboys -11 vs. Redskins
There will be no Joe Gibbs lead upset today.

Rams -3 at 49ers
Who knows if the Rams confidence will be built up, but the Niners stink, plain and simple.

Seahawks -5.5 vs Bears
We could see this being closer than the spread, maybe even a defensive upset...but will still take the Hasselbacks.

Bills +16 vs. Patriots
No, they won't win the game, but it could be a 14 point loss. Don'tcha think?

Broncos -2 vs. Titans
Titans are no Titans. Broncos will romp.

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This Week in the NFL - week 10

HUGE..make that HUGE game for Big Blue coming off their bye week. The Giants have been notoriously bad the first game after the bye and have stunk in the 2nd half under Tom Coughlin. And the 2nd half starts out with a bang as the NFC East leading Dallas Cowboys come to town. The two teams met in the 1st week and the Giants 'D' got torched for 45 points. The offense sparkled with 35, but the 'D' was putrid. Thankfully things have changed since then.

Giants +1 vs. Cowboys
This is probably more of heart pick than a head pick, but we have to do it. Hopefully this won't come down to a Lawrence Tynes kick.

Bills -2.5 at Dolphins
There's no reason to think the Dolphins will win one any time soon.

Broncos +3.5 at Chiefs
The Broncos are reeling and we don't have much confidence them. That being said, the Chiefs have no LJ. This should be a close one.

Jaguars +4 at Titans
Still Quinn Gray at QB, but this Titans team can't score. Jags are physical and should do a punishing job to pull out a win. At the very least they will cover.

Browns +9.5 at Steelers
A lot of pundits are picking the Steelers in a blow out. Maybe they were influenced by Monday's destroy job of the Ravens. We don't see that happening. Steelers will win, but by 7.

Packers -6 vs. Vikings
Always a tough game, no matter the location. Adrian Peterson is coming off his 296 yd. game, but his QB still stinks. Favre should pick the Vikes apart.

Eagles +2.5 at Redskins
This could be a really bad game or a very good game. A lot depends on which Eagles team shows up. The Eagles 'D' should do enough to pull off a minor upset.

Saints -11 vs. Rams
This is going to be a nightmare for Rams fans. Drew Brees should have another 400 yards passing before this one is over, which will be early.

Panthers -4 vs. Falcons
Talk about a bad game. Panthers are still figuring out who'll be starting at QB. Surprised this isn't a 2.5 pt game.

Bengals +4 at Ravens
Remember when this was a good game? It wasn't that long ago. Bengals should win a snorefest.

Bears -3.5 at Raiders
Bears should kick some Al Davis ass.

Lions +1.5 at Cards
We're always leery of picking the Lions on the road and you can't be influenced by last week's blow out of the Broncos at home. All that being said, the Lions should earn a big road win.

Colts -3.5 at Chargers
We're a little surprised that the Colts are only favored by 3.5. We thin their defense and Peyton Manning will lead to a double digit win.

Seahawks -10 vs. 49ers
What a terrible MNF game. The Seahawks aren't that good, but the Niners are just awful. Blow out city.

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This Week in the NFL - Week 9

No Big Blue this week, which is both good and scary. The Giants have been crap in the 2nd half for a number of years now, and especially under Tom Coughlin. Next week they have to get right back with their 'A' game as the face the Cowboys at home.

Here's a look at our picks for this week's games...

To Date- 61-50-6

Redskins -3.5 at Jets
Kellen Clemens gets the start for Jets, but he won't have Laveranues Coles to throw too. Coles' 107 game playing streak is most likely coming to end today because of a concussion. The Redskins aren't very good, but they'll be plenty good against the Jets.

Patriots -5.5 at Colts
The one everyone has been waiting for and it should live up to the hype. It's almost impossible to pick against the Pats this week, and we can't. Here's hoping that Tony Dungy's boys beat the James Bond crew.

Titans -4 vs. Panthers
Vince Young threw for 42 yards last week...42! But the Panthers have to rely on Vinny Testaverde and a defense that never gets to the QB. At the very least, the young Vin should be able to run his way to victory.

Bengals -1 at Bills
This is practically a coin flip pick. We have no confidence in the Bengals defense, but they still have Carson Palmer to make things happen on the offensive side of the ball. J.P. Losman gets the start over Trent Edwards, but Dick Jauron may flip flop them. Something tells me the Bills will win this and we'll be wrong, but we'll stick with our 1st instinct.

Broncos +3 at Lions
The Lions are tough at home and the Broncos are reeling, having lost 2 straight. But we think Mike Shanahan and Jay Cutler will find a way to get them back on the winning track. It's hard to have any confidence in a Matt Millen run team.

Packers +2 at Chiefs
Should be a very physical football game. The Packers had a short prep week, and they'll have to stop LJ. But we think the Packers and Brett Favre will come out on top of a hard fought game.

Saints -3 vs. Jaguars
Jaguars are a very physical football team, but with Quinn Gray at QB, it's hard to imagine the rejuvenated Saints are only 3 point favorites. A lot of it could be contributed to the rib injury that Reggie Bush will have to play through today.

Chargers -7 at Vikings
The Chargers have been clicking on all cylinders and the Vikings have Kelly Holcomb and Brooks Bollinger at QB. The Bolts should romp.

49ers +3.5 vs. Falcons
Falcons haven't been favored too often, but the 49ers offense has been brutal. That being said Alex Smith has had some time to get back in the flow. Unfortunately, it looks like he'll be without Frank Gore (ankle) in the backfield. That being said we think this will be a 3 point game or less.

Cardinals +3.5 at Bucs
Kurt Warner's health will dictate whether or not the Cards win/stay in this game. Edgarrin James needs to have a good day against a Bucs team that relies on its defense. We think the Bucs lack of a running game will bite them on their bucside in this one.

Seahawks +1 at Browns
The Browns have been playing solid football and Derek Anderson has been all-world. But this underachieving Seahawks team has too much talent to let it get away. Now if only Mike Holmgren would stop making some strange decisions.

Raiders -3 vs. Texans
Sage Rosenfels gets the start over the injured Matt Schaub and that only makes matters worse for the Texans. The Raiders are bad, plain and simple, but they should win today on a bunch of Janikowski field goals.

Cowboys +3 at Eagles
Donovan McNabb had an old McNabb game last week, but he and Brian Westbrook aren't going to be able to put enough points to stop Romosexual and TO.

Steelers -9 vs. Ravens
A good battle for MNF. Steve McNair is expected to play, but the Ravens don't have enough offensive weapons to pull this out. The defense will try to keep it close, but Big Ben and the boys should pull away in the 2nd half.

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NFL Week 8

For a variety of reasons we didn't get a chance to do our usual preview of this weekend's games, but here were our picks and the results going into Monday night.

Anyone watching the locals needed a crate of No-Doze to stay awake.

We went 8-4, going into the Monday night game.

Giants -9.5 vs. Miami in London, England.
What a waste of a trip. The weather sucked, the field sucked, the fans were great, but did they really give a fish and chips who won? We took the Giants, laying the points, and not only didn't they cover, they nearly blew the game.
Final- Giants 13 Dolphins 10 WRONG

Bills +3 vs. Jets
How in the name of the late Pete Rozelle were the Jets favored? Mangenius finally pulled Chad Pennington...but with 3:30 left in the game?
Final- Bills 13 Jets 3 RIGHT

Browns -3 at Rams
The Rams had Marc Bulger and Stephen Jackson in the starting lineup and we were tempted, but luckily we stayed with the Browns. And Jackson got hurt again.
Final- Browns 27 Rams 20 RIGHT

Bears -5 vs Lions
We don't trust the Bears, but the Lions have been notoriously bad on the road. We were so wrong on this one. This Bears team is one year removed from the big game???
Final- Lions 17 Bears 6 WRONG

Colts +7 at Panthers
David Carr or Vinny Testaverde? Did it really matter. Can the Colts just play the Pats for the AFC title game and get it over with already? Still wondering who we took?
Final- Colts 31 Panthers 7 RIGHT

Vikings -1 vs. Eagles
Kelly Holcomb was filling in for Tavaris Jackson and we thought that would be enough to take the Vikes at home. Donovan McNabb quieted the critics for a bit.
Final- Eagles 23 Vikings 16 WRONG

Steelers -4 at Bengals
This is clearly a bad Bengals football team. Marvin Lewis is a very good coach, but his head may be on the chopping block. Who had the most input for all the misfits they've either drafted or signed as free agents? We went with Mike Tomlin and his normal jaw all the way.
Final- Steelers 24 Bengals 13 RIGHT

Titans -7 vs. Raiders
Outside of Rob Bironas, the Titans have been unable to put points on the board. We still thought they'd get more than enough against the Raiders. Oops. Btw, Vince Young threw for less yards than Eli Manning!
Final- Titans 13 Raiders 9 WRONG

Chargers -10 vs. Texans
The Chargers are starting to take out their early frustration on the rest of the league. We figured they would.
Final- Chargers 35 Texans 10 RIGHT

Jaguars +3.5 at Bucaneers
No David Garrard, but we don't trust this Bucs squad. Our fears paid off.
Final- Jags 24 Bucs 23 RIGHT

Saints -1.5 at 49ers
How were the Saints favored by so little? Just because Alex Smith was back? Similar situation to the Chargers.
Final- Saints 31 49ers 10 RIGHT

Patriots -14.5 vs. Redskins
When do you not go with the Pats, when they're favored by 50? Even then they probably would find a way to cover. We're just glad they don't play the Giants until the last week of the season. Hopefully they'll call of the dogs by then.
Final- Patriots 52 Redskins 7 RIGHT

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This Week in the NFL - week 7

Short rest for Big Blue, but their opponents, the San Francisco 49ers, are without their starting QB, Alex Smith. All this translates to is another trap game. With the Dolphins next up over in jolly old England, the Gints should be 6-2 halfway through the season. But these are the Gints and anything can happen with them.

Giants -9 vs. 49ers
We so hate this point spread. The Giants are notorious for playing poorly as the spread gets bigger. But the offense is clicking, and the guy on the other side of the ball is Trent Dilfer. Go G-men.

Bengals -6 vs. Jets
Gang Green is making their fans green with every play. The Bungles know how to screw up, on and off the field, but Carson Palmer should have a field day.

Redskins -8.5 vs. Cardinals
This spread is probably a little bigger than it should be, but with Tim Rattay QB'ing the Cards it's somewhat understandable. The Redskins are mediocre, but all they really need to do to win the game is shut down Edgarin James.

Saints -9 vs. Falcons
Another favorite, but the Saints got back on the ball on Sunday night and the Falcons are the Falcons. Byron Leftwich gets the call at QB, but the Falcons defense, coming off a horrendous night against the Giants, won't fare any better against Drew Brees and co..

Bills +3 vs. Ravens
An underdog at last, but another home team. Bills had a bye week after that heartbreaking loss to the 'Boys. Ravens were all Matt Stover in their win over the Rams. Bills should hang in there.

Patriots -16.5 at Dolphins
A road team at last. This is ugly even before it starts. Do we even need to analyze this game? Nah.

Bucs +2.5 at Lions
Lions are murder at home, but the Bucs defense will make the difference. Jeff Garcia will have to have a big day to make up for the lack of a running game.

Titans -1 at Texans
Maybe no Vince Young this week, but Kerry Collins can still sling the Titans to victory.

Raiders -3 vs. Chiefs
This is one of those picks we hate. 2 poor to fair teams. This was once a great game, but now it'll be dull, even with the Raider faithful in their garish outfits. Raiders 'D' makes the difference.

Vikings +9.5 at Cowboys
Vikings 'D' is overrated and their QB stinks, but they have the Sooner Boomer, Adrian Peterson. Cowboys will put plenty of points on the board, but will give them up too. We see a 33-24 'Boys win, the Vikes just slipping in under the spread.

Bears +5 at Eagles
Wow, this should have been a very hyped game. Except now both teams pretty much stink. Eagles will win a low scoring clunker.

Seahawks -8.5 vs. Rams
Seahawks can look really bad at times, and Mike Holmgren showed once again on Sunday night that he can make some really odd decisions. That being said, the Rams are a mess.

Steelers -3.5 at Broncos
Game of the week, easily. Should be close, but the Steelers should win by about 6.

Colts -3 at Jacksonville
3? How? Colts will blow them out of the water.


To date: 43-41-6

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NFL Recap - Week 6

As we await white smoke from the Conference of Cardinals Yankees, lets review this past weekend's NFL games.

Giants 31 Falcons 10
Great job by our boys in blue! A very complete win on both sides of the ball. And a congrats to the Giants classy quiet man (what, you were thinking Jeremy Shocker), Amani Toomer, on becoming the Giants all-time pass catcher.
We said take the Giants -3.5 and were RIGHT

Eagles 16 Jets 9
We really thought the Jets would keep this one close, and thanks to David Akers' Meadowlandsphobia, it was for the most part. But the Jets were completely inept on offense and Chad threw another air ball up for grabs.
We said take the Jets +3.5 and we were WRONG

Chiefs 27 Bengals 20
We're still kicking ourselves. How many times will we be fooled by the Bungles? LJ ran for 119 and the Chiefs controlled the clock.
We said take the Bengals -3 and we were WRONG...again
With the Bengals arrest record they should be wearing totally orange uni's. Not looking good for Rudi Johnson and his bad hammy. Their lack of defense should still be enough against a scuffling Chiefs team. Plus we need to see that clip of Herm Edwards repeating "just win a game" over and over...you get the idea.

Jaguars 37 Texans 13
Okay, this is getting embarrasing. Garrard was efficient and Mo-Jo ran for 125, only on 12 carries. How do the Texans get the 390 yards and lose? Oh yeah, the Jags had over 450.
We said take the Texans +6.5 and we were WRONG

Browns 41 Dolphins 31
This was a no-brainer, though Cleo Lemon nearly ruined it in the 3rd qtr. 3 more TD passes for Derek Anderson.
We said take the Browns -4.5 and were RIGHT. Woo hoo!

Vikings 34 Bears 31
Did NOT expect and out right win. But our Sooner Boomer ran like he was back in Norman. Mr. Peterson with 224 yards on 20 carries. The Bears must miss their Tank. 311 yards rushing allowed!
We said take the Vikings -5.5 and were RIGHT

Ravens 22 Rams 3
Gus Frerotte, please go smash your head on the wall again. 5 picks? Matt Stover wins another one for the Ravens.
We said take the Rams -9.5 and we were very WRONG

Bucs 13 Titans 10
Talk about lackluster. One of the 2 pushes this week as Matt Bryant, yeah that Niners game still hurts, won it with 11 seconds left. Losing Vince Young to a bad quad meant losing the game.
We said take the Titans -3 but it was not liking kissing our sister...not that we would know.

Packers 17 Redksins 14
Charles Woodson saved the day with a 57 yard fumble return in the 3rd qtr. The Pack only had 225 yards of offense. Man, the NFC stinks.
We said take the Packers -3 - another Push.

Panthers 25 Cardinals 10
The battle of the 3rd stringers. Vinny Testaverde (Jets probably wish they had him) comes in on Wednesday and leads the Panthers to victory. It was in no small part to the fact that Kurt Warner joined Matt Leinart on the sidelines and it was left to Tim Rattay...who also joined his team this week.
We said take the Cardinals -4.5 and we were, unfortunately, WRONG

Patriots 48 Cowboys 27
The Romosexuals made a game of it for a while, but spying or no spying, the Pats and Colts are in a league of their own (where's Madonna?).
We said take the Patriots +5.5 and we were obviously RIGHT

Chargers 28 Raiders 14
It's official the Chargers have woken up. Or maybe Norv Turner remembered he had the best running back in the NFL. 3 TDs for LT.
We said take the Raiders -9.5 and blew it...WRONG

Saints 28 Seahawks 17
Could this be the one to turn it around? The Saints looked like the '06 version and not the 'aints. Drew Brees and Reggie Bush looked good, real good.
We said take the Saints -6.5 and we got the MNF game RIGHT


Which left us a very mediocre 5-6-2 for the week.

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This Week in the NFL - Week 6

We've been watching Big Blue play this season, but its still hard to get into it with baseball going on. With temps only about 60, pouring rain, and the leaves suddenly falling off the tree (the Yankees lose, the sky is falling!!!), its time for football, hockey, and before you know it, basketball.

The Giants started with 2 horrendous games in a row, before winning their final 3. At the end of the Giants season, no one will be hoping Tom Coughlin stays in the manner that is being shown towards Joe Torre. Coughlin is an awful coach at making adjustments. But at the moment were ecstatic to be 3-2.

This week's match up with the Atlanta Falcons is intriguing. The Giants always played the Falcons better when Michael Vick played. They took embarrassing whippings at the hands of Doug Johnson and Kurt Kittner (that's not an owl you here, just a bunch of people going, "who?"). Giants are 3 point favorites and SHOULD emerge victorious. That being said, we all know how the Giants do on Monday Night Football and in the games they "should" win.

Here's our picks for this week's games. We are doing this for sport/entertainment. Do NOT take what we says as gospel or insider info. 'Cause we know nothin'.

Giants -3.5 at Falcons

Jets +3.5 vs. Eagles
Just a hunch that this game will be decided by a field goal. Brian Westbrook returned to practice this week and could be the difference maker if healthy.

Bengals -3 vs. Chiefs
With the Bengals arrest record they should be wearing totally orange uni's. Not looking good for Rudi Johnson and his bad hammy. Their lack of defense should still be enough against a scuffling Chiefs team. Plus we need to see that clip of Herm Edwards repeating "just win a game" over and over...you get the idea.

Texans +6.5 vs. Jaguars
A 3-2 team (Houston) versus a 3-1 team (Jax), and we don't have confidence in either one. But it's a pleasure to see Matt Schaub instead of David Carr at the Texans helm, and the team is good enough to win this game outright. Ahman Green should be back, but still no Andre Johnson. At the very least, the Texans will cover.

Browns -4.5 vs. Dolphins
The fish's season took a huge hit losing Trent Green, possibly forever. Derek Anderson should pass the Browns to a .500 record while the Dolphins make Darius Rucker cry.

Vikings -5.5 at. Bears
Remember when this was a good game? Wasn't that long ago. This is a QB rating nightmare showdown of Kelly Holcomb/Tarvaris Jackson and Brian Griese/Rex Grossman. Bears will win, but by a FG.

Rams -9.5 at. Ravens
We know the Ravens can play defense, but what's with the offensive ineptitude. I feel for anyone who watched last week's Ravens-Niners snorefest. And the Rams, where have ye gone Marc Bulger. You lost your job to Gus Frerotte. Gus "smash my head into the wall" Frerotte. No Stephen Jackson, but Rutgers grad Brian Leonard had his 1st 100 yard rushing day last Sunday.

Titans -3 at Buccaneers
The 2nd best game of the week. Vince Young against a Tampa team that's playing well (maybe too well). Young's got a horrendous 67.2 passer rating, and has more picks than TDs. But he, LenDale White, and Chris Brown can eat up yards on the ground. Jeff Garcia is having a super year. He hasn't thrown a pick yet. Problem for Tampa is, who is going to carry the ball? Both Cadillac Williams and Michael Pittman are out. Ernie Graham is the man.

Packers -3 vs. Redskins
So hate the Redskins, but can't let that color our pick. The Pack is Back. For now. It's hard to have confidence in this team in the long haul, though there were plenty of doubters about the Bears chances to reach a super bowl last year. Should be close throughout but the Lambeau faithful will be rewarded.

Cardinals -4.5 vs. Panthers
All Kurt Warner all the time. Matt Leinart is out for the season, but at least he can spend some time with his kid (insert sarcastic sneer here). Jake Delhomme is done for the Panthers and John Fox could be by the end of the year. David Carr starts for the Panthers. 'nuff said.

Patriots +5.5 at Cowboys
The game of the week. Oh how the Cowboys are going to be exposed. This time the mistakes will not lead to a win like that joke of a game Monday night. The Giants rang up 35 points against the 'Boys. Just imagine what Brady and Bellispy will do.

Raiders -9.5 at Chargers
Clearly the odds makers put too much into the Chargers rout of the Broncs on Sunday. Did you not see their games before that? The Raiders smell like Al Davis' underwear, but 9.5 is way too much.

Saints -6.5 at Seahawks
The Saints just have to turn it around. Don't they? There's too much talent on this team (and no coaching change) to keep playing like crap. The Seahawks are coming off their clunker against the Steelers and should prevail. But on a Sunday night, who knows. Saints will cover though.
Hmmm...okay, this is at the very least, the real 2nd best game of the week.


Season to date - 38-35-4

photo courtesy of Giants.com

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