MNF- Shame. Although we hammered the bets for this game, nobody wanted to watch the Panthers and Eagles in a battle of the inept on Monday Night Football. Panthers fans can revel in their 3rd win of the season...lolz. Eagles fans can rejoice in, well, the future. Your RCs do look very promising.
SAINTS/FALCONS- Fantastic game here. One of the league's most overrated
teams against one of the most underrated. Atlanta is home, but they are
due for a loss the way the last few weeks have gone. Which Matt Ryan is
going to show up? We're in for a close one here, but I think the Falcons
squeak out a win. Barely. Does anyone else love Drew's commercial with
One Direction? I do. Seriously. He throws a football at the one guy.
JAGS/BILLS- Bills favored at -6??? I will bet accordingly. Although the Jags have just 2 wins this year, they have been playing very good football with, go figure, Chad Henne in the driver's seat. Rookie Justin Blackmon is red hot...sorry fans had to wait until Week 13 to see it. I could easily see Jacksonville keeping this game much closer than 6 at 2 or 3 points, and would not be surprised to see them actually grab their third W this week.
SEAHAWKS/BEARS- This game is simple math. Observe:
Seahawks on the road + Bears having Jay Cutler = 'Da Bears win
My math teacher sucked. I could do so much better.
49ers/RAMS- For anyone thinking this game is going to end in another tie...please come find me. This game is going to be close, but when I say close, I mean the 49ers only win by 7...or 10...or maybe 13. The Rams shocked everyone last week, but don't forget who they faced. 49ers' RC Colin Kaepernick looks like a veteran behind a top offense, an elite defense, and, as much as I hate to say it, some excellent coaching this year. Rams lose to the most balanced team THIS PARTICULAR WEEK.
PATRIOTS/DOLPHINS- The phrase "put your money where your mouth is" applies here, at least for me this week. This game opened at -7.5 NE, so I jumped on board with a healthy bet. That line has since moved to -9 NE which I of course love, but weirder things have indeed happened so I won't press my luck and jinx myself. New England has been blowing teams out left and right and the Dolphins, led by impressive RC Ryan Tannehill, are next. Pats win big, and this game will only be interesting if you bet it or are a diehard, sadistic Pats fan who enjoys watching Billy boy run up the score against anyone he can. No Gronk = No problem here.
CARDS/JETS- Who cares? Seriously. If I have to pretend to care, I'll take the Jets. The Cards just got destroyed by the Rams. Check out who their QB is. It's bad. So bad, that if someone was holding me at gunpoint, I would verbally choose Mark Sanchez. Ew.
COLTS/LIONS- DON'T.TOUCH.THIS.GAME. The Lions are favored. Yes, favored to beat the Colts. I'm not saying the Colts are anything special, but they are more special than the Lions. Andrew Luck has put on an absolute clinic as a RC and players like T.Y. Hilton are impressing everyone. The Lions are the Lions. Here's what to watch for this week:
1) Will Detroit's coach make another epic failure to cost them the game?
2) Who will Suh stomp on/bite/kick in the nads today?
Both of these questions will be answered in a Colts win. It's a crime that the Lions are 4.5 point favorites here. But, again, as a golden rule, I will not bet a game with the Lions in it. Their ability for heartbreak and failure carries to all aspects of the game, including betting. They will find a way to screw me.
PACKERS/VIKINGS- Rodgers just got lit up by Eli Manning. Like a Christmas tree. And not the Charlie Brown one I have in my apartment. That said, the Pack will easily dispose of the overrated Vikings at home. The line is pretty big, though, so I'll pick better spots to bet.
TEXANS/TITANS- The aforementioned better spots? This is it. The Texans are only -6 to beat the Titans. Wait...that's what I got in for...I believe it has moved to -6.5, but it's honestly not a big deal. Don't talk to me about Houston's struggles against Jacksonville or Detroit...4 of their 11 starters were hurt. With 11 days of rest, they will be ready to whip the Titans and sack the crap out of Jake Locker. Tennessee's best WR is a RC, and their running game won't be nearly enough to save them. Texans blow out baby, daddy bring home the bacon!
PANTHERS/CHIEFS- Game has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Stay tuned for episodes of "The Big Bang Theory"...how I love those lovable nerds and penny...so adorable.
BUCS/BRONCOS- We're in for another good one here. My beloved Broncos are home, but will have their hands full with the Bucs, who are a legit team this year. Freeman was terrible last game, but has been solid this year. Doug Martin may have to worst nickname in football, but nobody can deny that he has been an absolute lights-out RC dominating for the past 5 weeks. Vinny has been one of the best pickups of the year, but I still think the Broncos win a close one here, much closer than Vegas thinks. Fellow Denver fans: check the schedule...if we win this one, we win out for the year.
BROWNS/RAIDERS- I can't remember the last time I picked the Browns to win a game, and I won't be doing it here. Brandon Weeden has been a surprise RC for Cleveland, but it looks like Colt McCoy will be at the helm, which means disaster. That said, I don't think the Raiders are capable of winning. Can Trent Richardson run his way into a victory for the Browns? I don't know if Colt McCoy can even hand the ball off to him cleanly, so probably not. My prediction is that this game ends in a 3-3 tie...lol
BENGALS/CHARGERS- Talk about a trap game for betters...this is it. Let's start the line at -1.5 Cincy and ease it up to -2.5, haha. The Bengals are one of the hottest teams in the league, while the Chargers are, again, a huge disappointment. But for those of us who don't care about history, take a lesson here. The Chargers do ridiculous things towards the end of the year, and Cincy is not THAT good...they are technically due for a loss and San Diego is home. I still take the Bengals to win the game, though. Why? Dalton has been solid, the running game is more than competent, and there is a stud we know by the name of A.J. Green. But again, apply line of "will save bets for better spots."
STEELERS/RAVENS- Vegas is off on this game, and so am I. Big Ben is questionable. These 2 teams hate each other. Too many injuries. I'll take this space to pay tribute to Ray Rice, who saved my butt last week converting an unthinkable 4th and 29 against the Chargers...Dylan and I salute you, good sir. Run strong, but my bets are NOT with you this week.
EAGLES/COWBOYS- Holy buckets did Philly's young RC running back look nothing short of amazing against Carolina, except for the fumbling 48 times part. I still have faith that Nick Foles will be a solid starter someday. But Philly is in shambles, and their coaching is worse than Detroit's. Dallas is lucky to be playing them, because, as I say week in and week out, their QB is still Tony Romo. They have Dez Bryant, Blah, blah blah Morris Claiborne is a great defensive RC, blah blah Miles Austin blah blah the Eagles suck blah blah I love Taylor Swift but she's getting too drama-queenish blah blah ALL OVERSHADOWED by the name TONY ROMO. Cowboys win, but the line is waaay too big on this one.
GIANTS/SKINS- Eli destroyed the Packers last game, and RG3 made Thanksgiving a memorable one for Washington fans. This will be a fun game to watch, with the Giants coming out on top. Sorry to bet against RG3, but Jason Pierre-Paul was looking at me funny...
JAGS/BILLS- Bills favored at -6??? I will bet accordingly. Although the Jags have just 2 wins this year, they have been playing very good football with, go figure, Chad Henne in the driver's seat. Rookie Justin Blackmon is red hot...sorry fans had to wait until Week 13 to see it. I could easily see Jacksonville keeping this game much closer than 6 at 2 or 3 points, and would not be surprised to see them actually grab their third W this week.
SEAHAWKS/BEARS- This game is simple math. Observe:
Seahawks on the road + Bears having Jay Cutler = 'Da Bears win
My math teacher sucked. I could do so much better.
49ers/RAMS- For anyone thinking this game is going to end in another tie...please come find me. This game is going to be close, but when I say close, I mean the 49ers only win by 7...or 10...or maybe 13. The Rams shocked everyone last week, but don't forget who they faced. 49ers' RC Colin Kaepernick looks like a veteran behind a top offense, an elite defense, and, as much as I hate to say it, some excellent coaching this year. Rams lose to the most balanced team THIS PARTICULAR WEEK.
PATRIOTS/DOLPHINS- The phrase "put your money where your mouth is" applies here, at least for me this week. This game opened at -7.5 NE, so I jumped on board with a healthy bet. That line has since moved to -9 NE which I of course love, but weirder things have indeed happened so I won't press my luck and jinx myself. New England has been blowing teams out left and right and the Dolphins, led by impressive RC Ryan Tannehill, are next. Pats win big, and this game will only be interesting if you bet it or are a diehard, sadistic Pats fan who enjoys watching Billy boy run up the score against anyone he can. No Gronk = No problem here.
CARDS/JETS- Who cares? Seriously. If I have to pretend to care, I'll take the Jets. The Cards just got destroyed by the Rams. Check out who their QB is. It's bad. So bad, that if someone was holding me at gunpoint, I would verbally choose Mark Sanchez. Ew.
COLTS/LIONS- DON'T.TOUCH.THIS.GAME. The Lions are favored. Yes, favored to beat the Colts. I'm not saying the Colts are anything special, but they are more special than the Lions. Andrew Luck has put on an absolute clinic as a RC and players like T.Y. Hilton are impressing everyone. The Lions are the Lions. Here's what to watch for this week:
1) Will Detroit's coach make another epic failure to cost them the game?
2) Who will Suh stomp on/bite/kick in the nads today?
Both of these questions will be answered in a Colts win. It's a crime that the Lions are 4.5 point favorites here. But, again, as a golden rule, I will not bet a game with the Lions in it. Their ability for heartbreak and failure carries to all aspects of the game, including betting. They will find a way to screw me.
PACKERS/VIKINGS- Rodgers just got lit up by Eli Manning. Like a Christmas tree. And not the Charlie Brown one I have in my apartment. That said, the Pack will easily dispose of the overrated Vikings at home. The line is pretty big, though, so I'll pick better spots to bet.
TEXANS/TITANS- The aforementioned better spots? This is it. The Texans are only -6 to beat the Titans. Wait...that's what I got in for...I believe it has moved to -6.5, but it's honestly not a big deal. Don't talk to me about Houston's struggles against Jacksonville or Detroit...4 of their 11 starters were hurt. With 11 days of rest, they will be ready to whip the Titans and sack the crap out of Jake Locker. Tennessee's best WR is a RC, and their running game won't be nearly enough to save them. Texans blow out baby, daddy bring home the bacon!
PANTHERS/CHIEFS- Game has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Stay tuned for episodes of "The Big Bang Theory"...how I love those lovable nerds and penny...so adorable.
BUCS/BRONCOS- We're in for another good one here. My beloved Broncos are home, but will have their hands full with the Bucs, who are a legit team this year. Freeman was terrible last game, but has been solid this year. Doug Martin may have to worst nickname in football, but nobody can deny that he has been an absolute lights-out RC dominating for the past 5 weeks. Vinny has been one of the best pickups of the year, but I still think the Broncos win a close one here, much closer than Vegas thinks. Fellow Denver fans: check the schedule...if we win this one, we win out for the year.
BROWNS/RAIDERS- I can't remember the last time I picked the Browns to win a game, and I won't be doing it here. Brandon Weeden has been a surprise RC for Cleveland, but it looks like Colt McCoy will be at the helm, which means disaster. That said, I don't think the Raiders are capable of winning. Can Trent Richardson run his way into a victory for the Browns? I don't know if Colt McCoy can even hand the ball off to him cleanly, so probably not. My prediction is that this game ends in a 3-3 tie...lol
BENGALS/CHARGERS- Talk about a trap game for betters...this is it. Let's start the line at -1.5 Cincy and ease it up to -2.5, haha. The Bengals are one of the hottest teams in the league, while the Chargers are, again, a huge disappointment. But for those of us who don't care about history, take a lesson here. The Chargers do ridiculous things towards the end of the year, and Cincy is not THAT good...they are technically due for a loss and San Diego is home. I still take the Bengals to win the game, though. Why? Dalton has been solid, the running game is more than competent, and there is a stud we know by the name of A.J. Green. But again, apply line of "will save bets for better spots."
STEELERS/RAVENS- Vegas is off on this game, and so am I. Big Ben is questionable. These 2 teams hate each other. Too many injuries. I'll take this space to pay tribute to Ray Rice, who saved my butt last week converting an unthinkable 4th and 29 against the Chargers...Dylan and I salute you, good sir. Run strong, but my bets are NOT with you this week.
EAGLES/COWBOYS- Holy buckets did Philly's young RC running back look nothing short of amazing against Carolina, except for the fumbling 48 times part. I still have faith that Nick Foles will be a solid starter someday. But Philly is in shambles, and their coaching is worse than Detroit's. Dallas is lucky to be playing them, because, as I say week in and week out, their QB is still Tony Romo. They have Dez Bryant, Blah, blah blah Morris Claiborne is a great defensive RC, blah blah Miles Austin blah blah the Eagles suck blah blah I love Taylor Swift but she's getting too drama-queenish blah blah ALL OVERSHADOWED by the name TONY ROMO. Cowboys win, but the line is waaay too big on this one.
GIANTS/SKINS- Eli destroyed the Packers last game, and RG3 made Thanksgiving a memorable one for Washington fans. This will be a fun game to watch, with the Giants coming out on top. Sorry to bet against RG3, but Jason Pierre-Paul was looking at me funny...
I love the Charlie Brown Christmas tree line.
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