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Weekly Picks vs The Spread wk5

So based on my terrible 2-3 performance last week, I decided to throw in two bonus games this week. Instead of the 3 day games, 1 Sunday night game, and 1 Monday night game, you get 5 day games, 1 Sunday night game and 1 Monday night game. Enjoy!

Carolina @ New Orleans (-3.0)

This is the last time I’m going to roll the dice on the Saints. If there was ever a such thing as a must-win game, this is it. They’re already in an 0-3 slump and if they lose to Carolina, they should do the honors of buying the brown paper bags, and handing them out to their fans. However, I don’t think that the talented cast they have will allow them to lose their first four games. I see this as a rebound game and one that will give them a spark. Plus, Carolina is a very confused and disorganized team right now.

Pick: Saints

Spread: Saints Cover

Miami @ Houston (-5.0)

Houston should not have blown the game to the Falcons the way they did and they should, and will be mad. Winless Miami comes into to town and this team could not be more lost at this point. They have an old quarterback, a weak offensive line, an aging and passionless defense, and decent special teams. Houston should have no difficulty defeating the Dolphins and covering the spread.

Pick: Houston

Spread: Houston Covers

Seattle @ Pittsburgh (-6.0)

Seattle is starting to get back into the groove we’ve seen them be in the past few seasons, while Pittsburgh is coming off of a heat-check loss to the Cardinals. Both teams are going to try and impose their style of play early and it’ll be interesting to see if Seattle’s west-coast offense wins the battle or Pittsburgh’s balanced attack. Shaun Alexander is not 100% but Morris is a more than capable backup. Hasselbeck has also been on point the past few weeks and he seems to have found a good number two guy with Bobby Engram. Look for a close game that the Steelers will win, but not by more than 6.

Pick: Pittsburgh

Spread: Pittsburgh doesn’t cover

Cleveland @ New England (-16.5) *BONUS PICK*

Is there really that much to say about this game? The Patriots are at home… and, well… the Patriots are going to win. I don’t know why the spread isn’t higher. Should be around 19 or so. Because even if it was, I’d still pick the Pats to cover. They are THAT good. Everyone knows it now.

Pick: Patriots

Spread (BONUS): Patriots Cover

Tampa Bay @ Indianapolis (-9.5) *BONUS PICK*

I do have to admit; I was wrong about the Bucs. They are a pretty good team. Oh wait, the Bucs have beaten three teams with a combined record of 2-9. The Bucs are overrated and people are sweating them WAY too much. Give me Indy, give me Peyton, and give me the points. You can have your mediocre Jeff Garcia.

Pick: Colts

Spread (BONUS): Indy Covers

Chicago @ Green Bay (-3.0)

Spread Pick

So I guess everyone was wrong and Brett Favre was right about his decision to come back huh? Shut up, you know you were saying for him to retire too. I have to admit, it’s really great to see him playing with the fun and excitement, even at the tender age of 68. I love the Packers defense and I love the Packers chances of winning the division.

Pick: Green Bay

Spread: Packers Cover

Dallas (-10.5) @ Buffalo

Monday Night Pick will be out Monday

Last Week: 2-3

Season: 11-8-1

I’m in Mediocre City … but we’ll fix that this week.