back in the saddle last week… and i posted a nice 10-3 record which puts me at a cool 88-40 overall this season… and with 15 games this week and one already in the win column (thank you Jay Cutler), maybe, just maybe, i can break 100 this week… anyway, my time seems a little limited right now, so i’ll dive right into the picks and see if i can get to something else…
WHO’S GONNA WIN
now playing: Mad Season – Matchbox 20
it seems to me that the highlight of the early games will be the Bengals at the Steelers… the reigning Super Bowl champs hosting one of the hottest teams of the year… wonder what Ochocinco sent to Paulamalu this week… the Bengals are coming off of a second straight dismantling of the Ravens and the Steelers are riding more than a mile high from sticking it to the Broncos last week… and with the Steelers at home, they’re probably the favorite… however, i’m going with the Bengals in something of a shootout, 33-27
elsewhere around the league…
- Falcons over Panthers
- Fins over Bucs (though, it’ll be closer than you may expect)
- Vikes over Lions
- Jags over Jets
- Saints over Rams (some of these are so easy)
- Bills over Titans
- Broncos over Redskins (you have to play BOTH halves, Campbell)
Late games feature the big matchup of the Packers and the Cowboys… in the frozen tundra… or the probably chilly tundra… the Packers just had their, um, respect handed to them by the struggling Bucs (traditionally a thorn in their sides) and the Cowboys look like they’re finally starting to roll… that said, the Packers should take advantage of being at home and the fact that Romo will throw two or three picks and win this one steadily, 21-17
also vying for your attention…
- Chiefs over Raiders
- Cards over Seahawks
- Chargers over Eagles… (oh, that should have been a spotlight game, but no time)…
Sunday Sunday Sunday Night Night Night… the Patriots head into Indy to face the Colts… Brady vs. Manning… and both defenses already reeling with injuries… the Pats have the upper hand on defense, but the Colts are undefeated and, despite struggling at times during the season, they’ve consistently found ways to win… it’s going to be leg… wait for it… en… hold your breath… dary!… a clash of epic proportions… and in the end… i’m pulling for and picking the Colts in what will probably be a stunner…
which leaves us with Monday Night Football… and an absolutely unbelievable matchup… the Browns and the Ravens… on what planet does that look like a game worth watching?… anyway, Quinn is supposed to start again for the Browns, but it really doesn’t matter… the Ravens will win in a blowout…
AND THAT’S IT…
i think that’s the doorbell… goodbye.
peace… love… bdg…