Buffalo +10 @ Pittsburgh
So let me get this straight….Pittsburgh beats up on the worst team in football and all of a sudden they are 10 point favorites over anyone?? How does this happen? And, you don’t mess with a team that’s playing with a purpose. Buffalo will be amped up for this game and will come out swinging. Pittsburgh in a close, low scoring game so I’ll definitely take the points.
Cincinnati -6.5 @ Cleveland
Last week I facetiously predicted the Brady Quinn watch would begin after the Browns’ first series. It looks like I wasn’t that far off after all. Charlie Frye, their starting QB, was traded to Seattle at halftime so Derek Anderson could hold the title of Lame Duck Quarterback until Quinn takes over in week 8. I would take Cincinnati in this game if they were giving 12 points, let alone 6. Bengals by a bunch.
Indianapolis -7 @ Tennessee
As much as it kills me, I can’t go with my Titans in this game. This line is way too low. The key to a Titans’ upset will be an effective running game and the Colts showed last week they can shut down an elite rushing team. If Indy has indeed made that leap into run defense respectability, Chris Brown and company are in for a long day. After week 1, I am officially anointing Indy as the king of the hill (sorry Pats fans). Indy in a good old fashioned Southern ass-whoopin.
Carolina -6.5 vs Houston
You know there’s something wrong with your picks when you’re taking all the road teams. In fact, I’ve changed my mind on this one. Houston’s win last week was like an ugly chick with Botox injections. It looked good from far away, but when you take a closer look, things start to get a bit scary. This week, The Texans will be playing the part of the Botox shot and will make a decent Panther team look very good. Panthers by double-digits.
San Francisco +3.5 @ St. Louis
What does it say about a team when it narrowly avoids blackouts of its first two games of what could be a promising season? I think Rams’ fans are cautiously optimistic about the 2007 season but aren’t totally sold on what this team is selling. I’m not either…7-9 is what’s for sale. With that being said, It’s games like this that make me thankful I have Frank Gore in 2 out of 3 fantasy football leagues. Is it even possible for the Rams to hold Gore to less than 100 yards and at least 1 TD? 49ers by a late Gore touchdown.
Green Bay +1 @ NYG
Can an injury plagued Giants team actually save Tom Coughlin’s job? As improbable as it sounds, I think it will. This team had high hopes coming into the season but will now have an excuse for a disappointing season. They are way too banged up to compete with anyone, even an inferior Packers team. Green Bay wins a close game despite three Brett Favre turnovers.
Jacksonville -10.5 vs Atlanta
So this would make 5 out of 6 road teams. I can’t do it…especially with Joey Harrington involved. They’re not quite there yet, but Garrard and his receivers will click. Matt Jones and Ernest Wilford will catch more than two combined passes this week and the Fragile Fred/MJD duo will shine. Jacksonville wins 21.5-10.5.
New Orleans -3.5 @ Tampa Bay
Now this line has me baffled. Throw this game in a three team teaser with Indy and Cincy and bet the farm! Saints go marchin’ on.
Detroit -3 vs Minnesota
I don’t feel safe with this pick. In fact, I feel Sean Preston Federline unsafe with this pick. But, I think all 5000 Ford Field fanatics will keep the Lions in this game. That or Tavaris Jackson will throw 3 picks and kill another stellar effort by the Vikes D. Much like Britney is sure to inevitably kill….I better leave this one alone. Detroit in a close one.
Dallas -3.5 @ Miami
Another road team with a line that seems low. I’m starting to get the feeling this is the week I go 5-11 with my picks. At least I’ll have something in common with the Dolphins because this team is headed for a 5-11 finish at best. The Cowboys are banged up and gave up a lot of points last week but that won’t happen this week. In fact, this is the game Tony Romo earns his contract extension. Dallas pulls away late in what starts as a close game.
Arizona +3 vs Seattle
How come every year we buy into the “This is the year the Cardinals put it together?” I fell for it in week 1 and here I go again. Why do we always take potential over a proven, yet boring team? Seattle should win this game easily but I’m too enamored with all the Cardinals’ weapons. This would explain why I’m relying on Matt Leinart as my fantasy football savior this year….gonna be a long year. Let’s just chalk this up as a loss and get it over with. Seattle wins big.
Baltimore -10 vs NYJ
Just last week I had the Jets to hang in there with a tough Pats team. It seemed like a great pick at the time but someone forgot to tell the Jets that. This sure is a lot of points to give with Kyle Boller potentially at the helm, but the alternative isn’t much better. Kellen Clemens on the road, no matter how many points, in his first pro game? I’ll take my chances with Boller and give the points…I can’t believe I just wrote that. Ravens by double-digits…I hope.
Denver -10 vs Oakland
Jay Cutler held his own last week against a very good Buffalo defense. He’ll have to do the same this week against an equally, if not better, Oakland defense. Travis Henry won’t eclipse 130 yards again, but the Broncos should easily handle a Raiders team that got beat by 15 at home by Detroit. Denver by three touchdowns…all three by Cutler.
Chicago -12 vs Kansas City
If that anemic Chiefs offense can be held to 3 points by a Houston Texans’ defense, imagine what the Bears D can do. Is it possible to score negative points? This could be the week where the Bears team D shatters the all-time record for fantasy points…only to be broken in week 10 with a trip to Oakland. Chicago wins big with the help of a defensive td and a Devin Hester return td.
New England +3.5 vs San Diego
Obviously the game of the week…with or without TapeGate. While we’re on that subject, is anyone not cheating these days? Hell, my columns have been aided by painkillers since day 1. Am I cheating? I can’t even tell what’s right and what’s wrong anymore. Pats steal a close one late.
Washington +6.5 @ Philadelphia
While I didn’t have the testicular fortitude to pick GB last week, I’ll say this one more time….IT TAKES TWO YEARS TO FULLY RECOVER FROM AN ACL TEAR! Combine that small detail with my sleeper team of the year and you have upset potential. Just look how Washington’s D teed off on Trent Green last week. This week will be no different with a hobbled Donovan McNabb. In fact, McNabb’s yearly injury could come early this year…as early as week 2. I can’t wait to see next week’s line when AJ Feeley and the Eagles travel to East Rutherford to take on Jared Lorenzen and the Giants. That will be tons of fun!
You're up Rico.
TPC
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