Indianapolis Colts +5.5...... Featuring an O Line that's given up the least amount of sacks in the league, a QB in Luck who is playing as well as anyone, a RB in Mack who can eat up yardage and clock to limit the Chiefs possessions, Hilton is a legit deep threat, and Ebron is playing like someone possessed.
Yes the Chiefs have a dynamic offense and a "HOF QB" ( can we wait till the kid plays a few years before anointing him), and literally scare the poop outta you on Specials ( would Love to see Toub in Miami)
I see this game in terms of time, the more 5 and 6 min drives the Colts put together the more pressure put on the kid to produce on each. assuming of course that they don't get an easy one on special teams.. And the Colts FINISH in the Red Zone....... Really feel trong about this pick....the vibe feels right. Also feels like a bunch of points scored ????
New Orleans Saints -8
Drew Brees in that building is money. Solid all around "O" with enough balls to share throughout. Their Defensive has played extremely well but gets less "Shine" because of that prolific offense. Seems like Brees has a half dozen options when he drops back and that's what seals the deal for me. Nick Foles is a great kid with bonafides, and beloved by his teammates, but they still dont have the running game you need to beat this Saints Squad. How do they limit possessions, maybe a turnover but can't bank on that. Certainly see this rematch in much closer terms than the last meeting, but, realistically, staying within 2 TD's does not compute. Peterson will pull out all the stops which kinda makes them a little bit dangerous but the guy wearing the headsets on the other sidelines is no slouch in the "Crazy Ivan Mindset" either. Foles gave it another wonderful run for Eagles Fans, but it ends here. No shame for the Eagles, they dealt with adversity all year long and defended their title to the bitter end.
Rams -7
lots of love out there for the Cowboys, and not much for the Rams simply because Kupp is hurt??...Is Gurley still playing? how about Woods and Cooks?
Dak makes me nervous all the time, waiting for those Yip moments that seem to happen at least once in the Red Zone every game. Beasly is playin on 1 pin, who do they throw to deep?? Not much of a concern there...Makes Rams "D" focus on Zeke. This guy is a great back, with great hands and a lotta heart, but simply not enough. What happens if they have to play catch up early? Where do they pick up "Quick Points". That's not playing to their strength. Dak playing from behind against this defense probably doesn't end well.
The Cowboys have the best young linebacking crew in the NFL, and they better be cause they go up against the best RB in the game.
Most importantly, in my opinion, is that the Rams employ the Best D Lineman in the game today Aaron Donald. This 27 year old from the university of Pittsburgh is worth every penny of that new contract. He has the ability to dominate in this game and I think he will.
Thats it.... as my hatred of the Patriots excludes me from picking the Chargers....but I'll be rootin for Rivers and Gates. Maybe Gronks last game?
Yes the Chiefs have a dynamic offense and a "HOF QB" ( can we wait till the kid plays a few years before anointing him), and literally scare the poop outta you on Specials ( would Love to see Toub in Miami)
I see this game in terms of time, the more 5 and 6 min drives the Colts put together the more pressure put on the kid to produce on each. assuming of course that they don't get an easy one on special teams.. And the Colts FINISH in the Red Zone....... Really feel trong about this pick....the vibe feels right. Also feels like a bunch of points scored ????
New Orleans Saints -8
Drew Brees in that building is money. Solid all around "O" with enough balls to share throughout. Their Defensive has played extremely well but gets less "Shine" because of that prolific offense. Seems like Brees has a half dozen options when he drops back and that's what seals the deal for me. Nick Foles is a great kid with bonafides, and beloved by his teammates, but they still dont have the running game you need to beat this Saints Squad. How do they limit possessions, maybe a turnover but can't bank on that. Certainly see this rematch in much closer terms than the last meeting, but, realistically, staying within 2 TD's does not compute. Peterson will pull out all the stops which kinda makes them a little bit dangerous but the guy wearing the headsets on the other sidelines is no slouch in the "Crazy Ivan Mindset" either. Foles gave it another wonderful run for Eagles Fans, but it ends here. No shame for the Eagles, they dealt with adversity all year long and defended their title to the bitter end.
Rams -7
lots of love out there for the Cowboys, and not much for the Rams simply because Kupp is hurt??...Is Gurley still playing? how about Woods and Cooks?
Dak makes me nervous all the time, waiting for those Yip moments that seem to happen at least once in the Red Zone every game. Beasly is playin on 1 pin, who do they throw to deep?? Not much of a concern there...Makes Rams "D" focus on Zeke. This guy is a great back, with great hands and a lotta heart, but simply not enough. What happens if they have to play catch up early? Where do they pick up "Quick Points". That's not playing to their strength. Dak playing from behind against this defense probably doesn't end well.
The Cowboys have the best young linebacking crew in the NFL, and they better be cause they go up against the best RB in the game.
Most importantly, in my opinion, is that the Rams employ the Best D Lineman in the game today Aaron Donald. This 27 year old from the university of Pittsburgh is worth every penny of that new contract. He has the ability to dominate in this game and I think he will.
Thats it.... as my hatred of the Patriots excludes me from picking the Chargers....but I'll be rootin for Rivers and Gates. Maybe Gronks last game?
