I know people have been up and down on Andy Reid over the past several years, but this year it seems like every single Philly fan would spit in Reid’s face if they saw him in the street. Also how quickly Vick fell out of favor is immensely entertaining. The worst part about Week 10 of the season is that the Eagles and Cowboys play one another, meaning one of them will likely come out with a win.
As far as last week goes, it appears every single person who gambled on NFL games did well. In fact it was one of the worst Sundays ever for Vegas. So my 12-2 record is much less impressive than it actually looks. Of course I didn’t make any bets with real money last week and I’m sure this all just means there is going to be a week in which everyone does horrible, or what we call “normal” by my standards.
Last Week: 12-2
Season: 68-58-5
Lock of the Week: 5-4
Home team in CAPS
Colts (-3.5) over JAGUARS
I can’t imagine that Jacksonville can beat the same team twice in one season. I question if they can even win twice in the season overall. Granted the Colts are still weak on the road, but I’ll give the rally behind Chuck Pagano boost at least one more week.
Bills (+11) over PATRIOTS
If for no other reason that any time this season it seems like you should be ready to put your faith in the Pats they turn around with an uninspired performance.
Giants (-4) over BENGALS
There is no way that New York’s passing offense continues to be as horrible as it has been the past two weeks.
Lock of the Week
The Chargers last two wins both came over Kansas City. I feel nothing more needs to be said about them. But I will add this; every time I watch Norv Turner coach I come out very confused as to why he is still employed.
Broncos (-4) over PANTHERS
If this new Peyton Manning guy keeps winning people are going to forget about Tim Tebow.
DOLPHINS (-6) over Titans
This is tough because Miami doesn’t really blow people out (the Jets were the one exception), but the Titans are simply terrible.
RAVENS (-7.5) over Raiders
Again, I don’t want to have to trust Baltimore to cover this points, but it’s better than the alternative of trusting Oakland to do anything. Doug Martin rushed for over 250 yards against them last week; it just so happens everyone always compares Doug Martin to Ray Rice, so you have to expect the Ravens will rush the ball 40 times.
SAINTS (+2.5) over Falcons
Atlanta is not going undefeated, also I expect the Saints to make some sort of mini-run to get everyone talking about them again at some point this season and now seems like a good time.
Lions (+2) over VIKINGS
It seems like Detroit is slowly putting things together and the Vikings not named Adrian Peterson have forgotten how to play well. Plus there is a chance Percy Harvin doesn’t play, in which case they really can’t do anything on offense except give the ball to Purple Jesus.
SEAHAWKS (-6) over Jets
Hmm, the Seahawks are 4-0 at home and the Jets are a hot mess with no offensive weapons whosoever. Tough one.
Cowboys (-1.5) over EAGLES
I guess I’ll take clueless and unlucky over dead in the water and already quit for the season.
49ERS (-11.5) over Rams
Can any NFL team like playing in London as the home team? It surely didn’t work out for the Rams. At least this game will count as a road loss.
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Chicago has been among the most impressive teams in the NFL, but here are some fun stats. Their first eight opponents have a combined record of 27-39; their final eight have a combined record of 42-27. Chicago also ranks 29th in passing yards per game. Jay Cutler’s QB rating in the first half is 61.7, which is worst in the NFL. Also, Charles Tillman, the Bears MVP at this point, might miss the game to attend the birth of his child. So, I guess I’m saying they might not end up at 14-2.
STEELERS (-12.5) over Chiefs
I can’t really think of a way in which I could convince myself to pick the Chiefs.
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