FINAL WEEK. Still clinging to a 3 game lead in the $1 Million Dollar challenge!!

[Mr Rattler]

The local casino, Maryland Live casino, has hosted a pick 'em contest this year where you must pick every game straight up, no point spread, every week. No Thursday games included, as picks are due by noon Sunday. Over 5000 people have participated this year according to the promo manager. Player with the most wins at the end of the year is guaranteed $5000 cash plus a chance to win more.

I took the lead around week 6 and have not relinquished it. One player was able to tie me on 2 occasions since then, but I have not given the lead up. My strategy this week (as it was last week) is to make the guys behind me, beat me. In other words, I am not picking ANY dogs to win outright over a certain point spread.

Here are the current standings in the link below.( I am Timothy K) I will post my picks sometime tomorrow (Friday). Thanks for all the well wishes and encouragement. I hope to make Madjack's proud and bring this home!!

http://www.marylandlivecasino.com/assets/PDFs/FootballChallengeWebWeek16.pdf

 

[Skanoochies]

Wishing you all the luck, Mr. Rattler.:0074:toast:

 

[Old School]

looks like ya actually picked up a game getting the 10 wins to 9 wins for the chaser..

sweet stuff Tim...

good move w/the favs..closing line favs went 13-3 last week..straight up

win the cash..

 

[Scrapman]

hey chip us 10% if you win! :0008

of course you know these teams aint plying at all will go bench 2nd half


CHIEFS @ Chargers ..... SD wins huge .............. Jaguars @ Colts indy cannot move up at all except maybe a bye and Need Patriots to lose tro Bills and Bengals to lose to ravens

S/u colts win is risky ................ Falcons can play spolier vs Pmnthers who are limping in after physical war vs Saints take Falcons

OTHER easy s/u winners Broncos ............. Steelers........... Doilphins............... Seahwks........

Bengals ...Pats .... Titans....Giants Cardinals ...........

 

[Mr Rattler]

hey chip us 10% if you win! :0008

of course you know these teams aint plying at all will go bench 2nd half


CHIEFS @ Chargers ..... SD wins huge .............. Jaguars @ Colts indy cannot move up at all except maybe a bye and Need Patriots to lose tro Bills and Bengals to lose to ravens

S/u colts win is risky ................ Falcons can play spolier vs Pmnthers who are limping in after physical war vs Saints take Falcons

OTHER easy s/u winners Broncos ............. Steelers........... Doilphins............... Seahwks........

Bengals ...Pats .... Titans....Giants Cardinals ...........

Good Stuff. Agree with you on all your picks. I actually like the Jags but I have to weigh the risks of taking a 9+ point dog to win straight up. With a 3 game lead, my strategy is to make these guy beat me. Make them come up with the 8 to 12 point dog winners.

Only 4 games on the board that need serious consideration:
Packers - 3 at Chicago
Redskins +3 at NY Giants
Det +3 at Minny
SFran pk @ Arizona

Right now my leans in these 4 games are Arizona, Minny, Giants, Chicago

 

[Old School]

can't fathom asking Detroit to win me money..

on the road no less ..

with star receiver gimpy and coming of a 4 target and 3 catch game..

good luck Tim..

 

[dunclock]

best of luck and bring it home :0074

 

[Mr Rattler]

Thanks for all the well wishes guys!! Much appreciated!!

The one game that I am struggling with is Green Bay / Chicago. How good or how rusty is Rodgers going to be? I am pulling my hair out on this one! Any suggestions??

I will put my picks in on Saturday Morning. Here is what I have so far: (Spreads in parenthesis for reference, but these are all straight up picks)

Tenn (-7) *
Indy (-10.5) *
Miami (-6) *
Pitt (-7) *
Denv (-10.5) *
NE (-8) *
NO (-11.5) *
Sea (-11.5) *

Car (-6) #
Cinn (-6.5) #
NYG (-3.5) #
Philly (-6) #

SD (-9.5) 59%
Ariz (pk) 37%
Chic (+3) 58%
Minn (-2.5) 36%

According to public pick 'em on national website....
* has over 90% public picks
# has over 75% public picks
Last 4 games listed have less then 60% backing on any one side, listed is the % of backing by the public on my selection thus far.

Again, being in front by 3 games, my strategy is to "go with the flow" on the games with 75% or higher public backing (all big favorites), putting the pressure on the trailing players to come up with outright upset winners to pass me. Pressure on me to correctly pick the 4 games with tight lines.

ANY THOUGHTS OR SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

 

[MG Man]

Historically GB owns Chicago and I think with Rodgers back, GB will win this one. I agree with Minny as Frazier talked to the team this week about not worry about his future. The players like him and I think they go all out and they also own Detroit at home.

GL to you and thanks for your picks this year!

 

[Mr Rattler]

Here is my final picks that were put in this morning:

Tenn W
Indy W
Miami L
Pitt W
Denv W
NE W
NO W
Sea W

Car W
Cinn W
NYG W
Philly W

SD W
Ariz L
GB W (went with the Packers. Rodgers has been [practicing for over 3 weeks)
Minn W


14-2

 

[Mr Rattler]

13-2 for the day with Philly pending. So, starting the day with a 3 game lead, a Philly win will clinch the Championship for me.

GO EAGLES!!!! ​

 

[devil dave]

great day for the chalk to show up!

 

[Old School]

:0074

 

[cruisin]

This is pretty frickin amazing. I'm rootin' my lungs out for ya! C'MON PHILLY!!!!

:scared:0corn:00hour:toast:

 

[Four Corners]

This is pretty frickin amazing. I'm rootin' my lungs out for ya! C'MON PHILLY!!!!

:scared:0corn:00hour:toast:

Unless 2nd place guy goes perfect it's Winna Winna CD !! You are the Man !!:toast:

 

[Mr Rattler]

Went 14-2 this week to clinch the contest! Thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement. I don't know if the casino is going to do a big deal or not when they present the prize, but I will take pictures and post if they do. If I get my madjacks shirt in time, I will wear it when I collect my prize.

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[Sportsaholic]

If I get my madjacks shirt in time, I will wear it when I collect my prize.

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opcorn2

 

[Scrapman]

:Yep: :drinky: then finally :142hump:



great JOB buddy

 

[Gags]

This is awesome. Congrats Mr. R...
How much?

 

[the addict]

awesome accomplishment :00hour