Sidenote: I haven’t watched a Thursday night game since the first one, are they still using that horrific song by Cee Lo as their theme music? I have to imagine that Goodie Mob Cee Lo would be sick to his stomach if he saw what 2012 Cee Lo Green has turned into (that said they are getting back together to at least some degree, but that's because everyone likes money). I get that Ice Cube, Ice Tea, and LL Cool J started the trend of turning from rapper into star of either terrible or mediocre mainstream TV and movies, but when the Cee Lo NBC sitcom comes out I might die a little inside.
Last Week: 9-5-1
Season: 32-28-3
Lock of the Week: 3-1
Home team in CAPS
Cardinals (-1.5) over RAMS
Don't know how I didn't see this one coming. I didn't respect the Cardinals, but I think I just kinda hoped they would somehow keep winning and get people believing in them.
Falcons (-3) over REDSKINS
My initial reaction was that this line was crazy and the Falcons should be favored by a touchdown. But in reality the one area Atlanta has problems is in stopping the run and that is one thing the Redskins do well. But the Redskins stand no chance of stopping a team with a legitimate passing attack unless they force a couple turnovers. The Falcons are good at protecting the ball and moving through the air; Washington won’t be able to keep up. Plus, D.C. already had its surprise victory of the week when Teddy won the presidents race on Wednesday.
STEELERS (-3.5) over Eagles
The bye week should really help Pittsburgh. The Steelers get Polamalu and Harrison back, plus they should see Mendenhall get some playing time. Also helps that Tomlin has won his last four games coming off byes and the Steelers are much better at home than on the road.
COLTS (+7) over Packers
Still haven’t seen enough from Green Bay to make them favorites by an entire touchdown against anyone but the worst of the worst; Indy is just slightly better than terrible.
Browns (+9) over GIANTS
The Browns seem terrible, a lack of any wins will do that, but they’ve played most of their games close and had chances to win. Plus the Giants have been less than impressive thus far, they’ll probably win but it’ll be closer than most think.
VIKINGS (-5.5) over Titans
I’ve gone back and forth on this, but I believe the Titans are the worst team in the NFL. They are across the board below average or worse at every aspect of the game.
BENGALS (+3.5) over Dolphins
I still think the Bengals are overrated and destined to miss the playoffs
Ravens (-6) over CHIEFS
Forced to choose, I think I’d rather watch a Food Network show in which these two cities competed. Maryland blue crabs vs. Kansas City BBQ seems much more appealing to me. Maybe this is a sign that I’m get old, or more likely fat.
Seahawks (+3) over PANTHERS
Bears (-5) over JAGUARS
This is not the year for 1995 NFL expansion teams named after large predatory cats.
PATRIOTS (-6.5) over Broncos
When the Patriots are 10-2 it will be very hard to remember that at one point they were 1-2 and had people questioning how the season would end up for them.
49ERS (-9.5) over Bills
I bet Chris Berman spends too long talking about this game. He will also make several references to when both teams were good in the early 90s. And obviously he’ll say something about the Buffalo Bills circling the wagons and give someone a stupid nickname like, “No use crying over” C.J. Spiller “ed Milk”.
Chargers (+3.5) over SAINTS
Oh, the Saints are still being favored in games. That’s cute.
Texans (-8.5) over JETS
It’s happening. The Tim Tebow train is gaining steam. If only Mark Sanchez were Jewish, then this story would have an extra crazy religious person angle that would bring out some really really terrible signs and comments.
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