3-1 LW as I hit all the blowouts, and lost only close game in OT, but all in all, I'll take it.
Ravens +6.5
I've said it all along that I am fading the Colts no matter who they face or what line they have ( at least this week) after what happened in Week 16 when they snubbed their collective noses at NFL history with the great Painter experiment in the 3rd quarter of a game they were leading. With the bye week, it has now been a month since the Colts won a game, and I have always doubted the strategy of aborting momentum
Cards +7
Everybody expects a shootout, and while that could happen, the Saints drought over the last month ( 3 losses and a bye) is more than a minor concern. "It's not how ya start- it's how ya finish" ( see above) is the refrain I am singing again. I feel the Saints peaked too early, and that was the #2 defense the Cardinals shredded last week, w/o Boldin.
Cowboys +2.5
Another case of two teams headed in opposite directions. Romo is hot and does a lot of three-step drops, which will frustrate the Minny pass rush, the RBs are running wild, and the defense is playing out of this world. Favre's end of the year troubles are well-documented, but may be a little over-stated this year, as the Fountain of Youth he drank from is surprising even me. Cowboys are my SB pick, and can't get off of them now.
Jets +7
This is the game that worries me the most, as SD has no weaknesses I can see, even though it is a lesser defensive unit than many playoff teams. The line being bet down from 9 is a concern, but I like the swagger of the Jets, and their #1 rankings in rush offense, total defense and scoring defense make for a great postseason formula. The cross-country travel is a non-factor at this stage of the season. I still think SD will likely win, but I see this as a close game, provided Sanchez doesn't give the ball away.
All dogs, all on the road, not the most hopeful formula for success, but I cannot see the other side. Good luck all
Ravens +6.5
I've said it all along that I am fading the Colts no matter who they face or what line they have ( at least this week) after what happened in Week 16 when they snubbed their collective noses at NFL history with the great Painter experiment in the 3rd quarter of a game they were leading. With the bye week, it has now been a month since the Colts won a game, and I have always doubted the strategy of aborting momentum
Cards +7
Everybody expects a shootout, and while that could happen, the Saints drought over the last month ( 3 losses and a bye) is more than a minor concern. "It's not how ya start- it's how ya finish" ( see above) is the refrain I am singing again. I feel the Saints peaked too early, and that was the #2 defense the Cardinals shredded last week, w/o Boldin.
Cowboys +2.5
Another case of two teams headed in opposite directions. Romo is hot and does a lot of three-step drops, which will frustrate the Minny pass rush, the RBs are running wild, and the defense is playing out of this world. Favre's end of the year troubles are well-documented, but may be a little over-stated this year, as the Fountain of Youth he drank from is surprising even me. Cowboys are my SB pick, and can't get off of them now.
Jets +7
This is the game that worries me the most, as SD has no weaknesses I can see, even though it is a lesser defensive unit than many playoff teams. The line being bet down from 9 is a concern, but I like the swagger of the Jets, and their #1 rankings in rush offense, total defense and scoring defense make for a great postseason formula. The cross-country travel is a non-factor at this stage of the season. I still think SD will likely win, but I see this as a close game, provided Sanchez doesn't give the ball away.
All dogs, all on the road, not the most hopeful formula for success, but I cannot see the other side. Good luck all
