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yankee04 · Pro Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Location: NYC Forum ID: 5943

We have arrived at the half way point of the season. A few surprises this season, both good (like the Saints at 5-2 and at the top of the division) and the bad (like the Dolphins and the Cardinals who had good teams but play like the worst two teams in the NFL). What will the second half have in store. We'll soon find out. Anyway, another simply average week for me picking last week, but this week I'm very confident in most of these.

last week-straight up-8/14
against the spread- 7/14
8 week total- straight up- 71/114
against the spread- 59/114
top pick- correct (season 6-2)
upset pick- correct (season 6-2)

Well here we go again...
Packers (+3.5) at Bills- The Bills are worthless. Losman is worthless. Don't challenge this prediction because you won't win it. The Packers have actually looked pretty good lately (well at least the offense has). Packers win and cover.

Titans (+9.5) at Jaguars- This will be a close game. I never bought into the idea that the Jaguars had a good team, but they will win this one probably on the last drive of the game. Jaguars win but Titans cover the spread.

Saints (-1) at Bucs- Well, the Saints should have no trouble stopping this offense. As long as no mistakes are made, the Saints should cruise to a victory and cover the spread.

Dolphins at Bears (-13.5)-top pick- I don't like making a 2 td favorite my top pick, but the Bears might win by 5 td's or more. Bears win and easily cover and the 1972 Dolphins will have to wait another week to celebrate the fact that they have the only ever perfect record.(Side note- Bears will lose next week to the Giants).

Chiefs at Rams (-2)- Likely shootout here. Whoever scores last will win. That will be the Rams. Rams win and cover.

Texans (+13) at Giants- Whoever knows the Giants knows that the Giants have trouble with these "guaranteed wins." The Texans might have a lead after the third quarter, but Manning will lead the Giants in the 4th quarter to a victory. Giants win but Texans cover.

Cowboys (-3) at Redskins- Romo and Owens are good friends now (Obviously that is because he passes to him a lot). That is a good thing for the Cowboys. Owens gets 3 td's this week as the Cowboys win and cover easily.

Bengals at Ravens (-3)- Should be a great game here. Could go wither way, but I can see the Ravens stopping the running game and Chad Johnson receiving so therefore I take the Ravens to win and cover.

Falcons (-5) at Lions- If I could, I would call this my second top pick. The Lions simply suck (blunt enough for you?). Therefore, Falcons will rush for over 200 yards and win and cover the spread.

Vikings (-5) at 49ers- The way the Vikings looked last week, I'm not so confident in this pick. But since the 49ers have no defense, the Vikings will score a lot no matter how the offense plays. Vikings win and cover.

Broncos (+3) at Steelers- If the Broncos lose this game, Plummer needs to go. He is quite possibly one of the worst QB's in the league. The only reason why they win is because of their defense. I still want Cutler in but this week it wont matter. Broncos win and cover. Goodbye Steelers and your chance at going anywhere.

Browns at Chargers (-12.5)- Big blowout game. 40-7 maybe. Chargers should easily stop the Browns offense and easily score on the Browns defense. Chargers win and cover.

Colts (+3) at Patriots- Being labeled the game of the year. Everyone already knows how this has to end. Vinetieri will kick a game winning field goal like he always does, but it will now be for the Colts. He will payback his old team. Colts win and cover.

You might be wondering where my upset pick is. Well it's coming...
Monday night game:
Raiders (+7) upset pick at Seahawks- 2 wins in a row for the Raiders going on 3. Still without Hasselback or Alexander, the Seahawks will be very turnover prone this week. The Raiders had 4 INT's last week against the Steelers. Wallace will make some mistakes and throw at least 2-3 of them. Raiders upset Seahawks in my upset pick of the week.

challenges always accepted and appreciated!!!
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GCool · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:15 pm Post subject:

I'm not quite sure I want to believe the Indy/NE game will be decided by a field goal. Both sides have problems: NE's secondary and Indy's entire run defense. Both sides will obviously take advantage of that, and I think it will be a pretty high scoring affair. I also think that one of the sides, hopefully New England, will pick up after, let's say, the first half, and cut down the deep passing game at least a little bit, enough to win them the game by a touchdown or so.

31-24 Pats
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Robin · Rookie Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Forum ID: 7276

Would anyone care to explain the spread? I have difficulty understanding it and I know some other readers must as well. It is a very challenging concept.
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azizbatihk · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:56 am Post subject:

For the IND/NE game I gotta say that I t will be ended by a field goal but you will see lots of rushing by NE. I'd say the final score would be
IND = 25
NE = 23
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humdrums · Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:30 am Post subject:

yankee04 · Pro Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Location: NYC Forum ID: 5943

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