6-7 last week. 44-40-3 on the year. Still beating every expert on CBS Sportsline and Mr. Sports Guy. I haven't been good recently but I haven't lost any money yet either. This week we analyze football a bit differently.
PITTSBURGH -2.5 OVER ATLANTA
Here's a tricky one. A steeler versus a falcon. Figure the steeler has been working in the mine all day, he might just not be ready for the attack from a swopping bird. Give the falcons a couple early shots but ultimately the fire in the steeler wins out.
BUFFALO +5.5 OVER NEW ENGLAND
I don't care how much you love your country. You go head-to-head with a buffalo and you're fucked.
CAROLINA +3.5 OVER CINCINNATI
Great matchup. A panther versus a bengal tiger. Vegas set this line correctly. The tiger is definitely a little more than a fieldgoal favorite but I think the panther has more stamina and a little more speed where it counts. This will play out like a bad boxing match...a lot of moving and very few attacks...someone will need to land a big blow.
HOUSTON +9.5 OVER JACKSONVILLE
Wow. A jaguar versus a guy from Texas. Here is clearly the battle of the week. I think the guy is going to put up a damn courageous fight and he's going to need to get close...but there's no way the jaguar loses.
SAN DIEGO -5.5 OVER KANSAS CITY
Mismatch alert! A bolt of lightning versus an Indian. Tonto ain't got a shot.
GREEN BAY +3.5 OVER MIAMI
I can't think of a single thing a dolphin can defeat in a physical battle...not even one who packs.
NEW YORK JETS -3.5 OVER DETROIT
Easily the funniest fight of the week but I'm pretty sure an airplane can beat a lion.
TAMPA BAY +5 OVER PHILADELPHIA
This one was trickier than I thought it'd be but ultimately I like a pirate's wherewithal. It'll be a long fight (overtime maybe?) but I can't see the eagle mounting a steady enough attack. Plus, you'd think the pirate's parrot would be quite helpful in a fight like this.
DENVER -5 OVER CLEVELAND
I like the horse more than the color (and other things I said when I was 3 years old).
WASHINGTON +9.5 OVER INDIANAPOLIS
If there's one thing an Indian can hold his own against, it's a horse. Not sure he takes it out too easily - especially if its wild - but I know he stays in the battle.
ARIZONA -2.5 OVER OAKLAND
Upset of the week! There's always an upset game and I really like the cardinal here. The raider would clearly think he had this one in the bag until the cardinal swarmed his head in a series of confusing patterns, causing dizziness and ultimately unconsciousness.
MINNESOTA +6.5 OVER SEATTLE
Tough call for me. The hawk is home so this battle will be out of shit but near the water. I like the viking's drive; they are supreme men of will. The hawk - like most birds in these fights - will strike early but I like the viking to get a good club shot in late and put the hawks belly up in the pond.
DALLAS -3.5 OVER NEW YORK GIANTS
You tell me but this has all the makings of a biblical battle. I just like the cowboy's ability to use his lasso and bring down the giant. Once the giant is down, he goes to the six-shooter.
If this works, expect more of the same in the coming weeks. (Bears rarely lose these)
#2 jeff said . . .Mike Brown to IR. No worries from this end. I can't continually to get emotionally wrapped up in his trips to the Goodbye List each season.
October 19, 2006
#3 Fred said . . .Commenting on your post is the blog equivalent of saying, "Right, guys?"
October 20, 2006
#4 jeff said . . .If the injun stops the horsey it will make this grizzly's week.
We've had some shitty timing in our off weeks recently.
Week two????
This one seems to have came at the perfect time in the schedule.October 20, 2006
#5 max said . . .yeah. this bye week is perfect. coming off a monday night game. on the west coast. major injury...two at home off it.
great bye week
October 20, 2006
#6 jeff said . . .The bye week might be good for them . . . but i have no idea what I am going to do with myself tomorrow.
October 21, 2006
i just bought a couple 12's of old milwaukee's best light and i'm going to lie on my couch and watch whatever pointless game they put on my television.
October 21, 2006
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