Well, here we go again! It appears that A-Mac sat out last week for one reason or another, so I've cushioned my stats. I believe that I was 9-5 last week, getting both the Sunday night and Monday night games in order to assure a pretty good week, putting me up to 62-42 for the season. Still looking for that awesome week of picks, but man oh man has the league been a tough one to choose this year. Well, here we go.!
Miami @ Cincinnati: Cinci's secondary stinks, and their offense is anemic. Miami has a very underrated receiving core, and I have a feeling that the Bengals are going to get shredded in this one. Fins.
Jacksonville @ Dallas: No Romo, bad defense, stupid penalties, Cowboys just have everything running against them. I have a feeling that the Cowboys are going to just keep falling down. I think the Jags may have this one.
Washington @ Detroit: Last year, Washington was a winless team's best friend. They are better this year, and the Lions have been ever so close to pulling things out, but just can't. This could be a good game, and I think it will stay close, but I think the Skins will take this one.
Buffalo @ Kansas City: Buffalo has random weeks where they score a ton, but still lose because their defense stinks. They just aren't going to go anywhere this year. Bills lose again.
Carolina @ St. Louis: St. Louis is so improved this year, and actually have a fighting chance to make the playoffs. They keep those chances pretty healthy this week and beat a horrible Panthers team.
Green Bay @ NY Jets: Packers just can never seem to pull away, and if you let the Jets hang around, they'll beat you. Home field doesn't hurt either, give me the Jets.
Denver @ San Francisco (kinda): This one is out in England, in a game that nobody actually cares about back in the states. The niners are this year's biggest disappointment, and the Broncos just plain suck. I have a feeling that this team has quit on the boy king again, and I may be fairly shocked if the Broncos win 2 more games all year. So the players clearly don't care about McD, so I won't be surprised by how bad things will get for the Broncos. Niners win across the pond.
Tennessee @ San Diego: How bad does San Diego have to play in order to no longer be favored? These guys have forgotten how to win. Tennessee is too tough for them. Phillip Rivers will get hammered, but still not nearly as badly as he deserves to get creamed. Titans.
Seattle @ Oakland: Was Oakland really that good? Or is Denver just really that bad? I'm going with the latter. Seahawks move closer to an NFC West title with a win in Oakland.
Minnesota @ New England: I bet Favre plays, because his ego is too huge, and continues to hurt his team. Then, if Jackson plays, he's just not that good of a QB. Pats, either way.
Tampa Bay @ Arizona: Arizona is in disarray. Who'd have thought that Kurt Warner held together that team this much! Give me the Bucs.
Pittsburgh @ New Orleans: I am officially off the Saints wagon. These guys have forgotten how to dominate. And that is not a good thing to forget when you are playing a team like the Steelers. You turn the ball over that many times against Cleveland, it makes people scared about what will happen to you against the Steelers. No need for a blown call in the endzone this week, the Steelers will win.
Houston @ Indianapolis: Houston shocked the league with a huge win against the Colts in week 1. I don't think that the Colts will let that happen again. Colts take this one at home.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
KGs Week 6 Picks
I was a respectable 9-5 last week, which has brought my season total to 10 games over .500. I'm still pretty short of my really awesome record from last year (146-78 for a percentage of 62% right), but my record thus far is 43-33 (56%) but there is still plenty of time left. So here we go with our week 6 picks!
Atlanta @ Philadelphia: This is sort of a tough one to pick because both teams have played well and not so well. Nobody really seems to be able to tell who these teams are quite yet. Vick is still out, so it's still Kevin Kolb. Falcons are 4-1, but haven't exactly been terribly convincing, with the exception of their beat down of Arizona. Philly is still struggling to find out how to play consistently with either of those 2 QBs. Atlanta has more stability, and, as a result, will take this one.
Cleveland @ Pittsburgh: Cleveland has played teams very tough, but no team comes tougher than the Steelers. Even with She Said No back in the lineup, and all the distraction that will be brought on by the media from his "extra curricular activities" that got him suspended in the first place, the Steelers know how to stay focused and win football games. They will beat the Browns.
Seattle @ Chicago: The Bears are the worst 1st place team in football. After a truly pathetic game in Carolina, and the Panters are included in that pathetic description, Bears get QB Cutler back. He's still a turnover waiting to happen, and the Seahawks have new energy under Pete Carroll. I'm going out on a limb and taking the Hawks.
Miami @ Green Bay: Green Bay has been very underwhelming this year. They are supposed to be the team that comes out, moves the ball at will, and scores a ton of points, but they haven't been doing that. Aaron Rodgers is going to play after the concussion that he got last week, but he hasn't been that great either. They're very inconsistent, and are facing a team that really knows how badly they need a win. The Fins have got to start winning if they want to get into the playoffs since they currently trail both the Jets and the Pats. They'll be ready to play, but I think GB's defense is the big difference maker here. They've played well enough to win, and have been let down by the offense. I think they will continue to make good plays, and will probably get some special teams help this week to get by the Fins.
Detroit @ NY Giants: Detroit absolutely clobbered St. Louis, but the G-men have found their feet and are starting to play like the team we always expect them to. Eli will have a field day against Detroit, and the G-men will win big.
New Orleans @ Tampa Bay: What is up with the Saints here? Give up the game against Atlanta, barely beat Carolina, and then lose to Arizona!? Who are these guys and where is the group that won the Super Bowl last year? Tampa has surprised everybody, and has really made the teams that are inconsistent pay for being inconsistent. I'm going to go with the Saints on this one because they've got to know how bad it would be to lose to this team. That will make their road just to get back to the playoffs extremely difficult. I'm not jumping ship yet, but I'm pretty close. Still, Saints win.
San Diego @ St. Louis: San Diego has been allowing teams that shouldn't beat them, beat them. They are definitely missing LT and Vincent Jackson, though their offense does still continue to produce. Nonetheless, I still have a hard time picking St. Louis in this game, so give me the Chargers.
Kansas City @ Houston: Now here's a tough game to pick. KC is coming off their first loss of the season, and Houston is looking to avoid losing 2 in a row here. Both of these teams have legit playoff hopes for the first time in a while, so who will play like the better playoff team? My gut tells me to go with Houston on this one, but it's going to be a really close game. If they can get their run game going against this suddenly stout KC defense, then it will be a good day for the Texans. I'll take Houston.
Baltimore @ New England: This one was a good game last year, that got spoiled by some late, really stupid calls against Baltimore since the league has to always protect girly man Tom Brady. The Ravens are stingy as ever on defense, and have made some offensive improvements. The Pats are still old on D, just traded away their biggest receiving weapon, and resigned another undersized receiver. The Pats are always tough at home, but, just like last year, I will take the Ravens in New England.
Oakland @ San Francisco: Man oh man, San Fran has fallen so far. I completely over-estimated the Niners this year when I predicted that Mike Singletary could very well be coach of the year. I suppose he still could, but they'll have to win every remaining game. Oakland is riding high after beating the Chargers in San Diego, so there may be a bit of a let down in this game. So, I'll take the Niners in a squeaker at home.
NY Jets @ Denver: My Broncos showed how they responded to a tough team that doesn't take penalties, they fold like a cheap lawn chair. The Broncos had an absurd amount of penalties, and never really had a chance. They also got run all over by Ray Rice and Willis McGahee. Look for that to be the same type of formula that the Jets follow. Run it hard, and let your tough defense beat up the other team. Orton will get his passing yards, only because they'll be playing from behind early on. Oh yeah, that and they have absolutely no running game. McD has definitely been a step backwards for the Broncos. Look for this team to quit on McD again very soon, just like they did last year.
Dallas @ Minnesota: 2 teams that we all expected a lot from, that are now going to be very lucky to even make the playoffs. Both teams are 1-3, and both have just killed themselves at times. Moss is back for the Vikes, which is a good thing for them, and Favre seems like he might not play this week, which may be better for the Vikes with all of the distraction from Favre's "sexting" that he's doing (allegedly). The Cowboys just keep doing stupid things to themselves. I know they weren't happy with that penalty from last week, but you have to know the rules regarding celebrations. But then you can't blame the fact that your special teams gave up a 73 yard run, and your defense couldn't stop the other team when they needed to, on the stupid penalty that you took. Dallas, to me, will find another way to beat themselves, and the Vikes will improve to 2-3.
Indianapolis @ Washington: Washington has been perplexing. They haven't really been that great, but they haven't given up a lot of points and have stayed in games. Indy has been moving pretty well, but hasn't scored a lot of points. They had a gutsy win against a much improved KC team last week, and I look for them to build on that this week. Colts win.
Tennessee @ Jacksonville: Tough division this one. All teams sitting at 3-2, and all in need of a win. Jacksonville has managed to hang around, and Tennessee has lost some close games. I still see Tennessee as the superior team here, so I'll go with them on my Monday night game.
Here's hoping for 14-0!! Let's see your picks A-Mac!
Atlanta @ Philadelphia: This is sort of a tough one to pick because both teams have played well and not so well. Nobody really seems to be able to tell who these teams are quite yet. Vick is still out, so it's still Kevin Kolb. Falcons are 4-1, but haven't exactly been terribly convincing, with the exception of their beat down of Arizona. Philly is still struggling to find out how to play consistently with either of those 2 QBs. Atlanta has more stability, and, as a result, will take this one.
Cleveland @ Pittsburgh: Cleveland has played teams very tough, but no team comes tougher than the Steelers. Even with She Said No back in the lineup, and all the distraction that will be brought on by the media from his "extra curricular activities" that got him suspended in the first place, the Steelers know how to stay focused and win football games. They will beat the Browns.
Seattle @ Chicago: The Bears are the worst 1st place team in football. After a truly pathetic game in Carolina, and the Panters are included in that pathetic description, Bears get QB Cutler back. He's still a turnover waiting to happen, and the Seahawks have new energy under Pete Carroll. I'm going out on a limb and taking the Hawks.
Miami @ Green Bay: Green Bay has been very underwhelming this year. They are supposed to be the team that comes out, moves the ball at will, and scores a ton of points, but they haven't been doing that. Aaron Rodgers is going to play after the concussion that he got last week, but he hasn't been that great either. They're very inconsistent, and are facing a team that really knows how badly they need a win. The Fins have got to start winning if they want to get into the playoffs since they currently trail both the Jets and the Pats. They'll be ready to play, but I think GB's defense is the big difference maker here. They've played well enough to win, and have been let down by the offense. I think they will continue to make good plays, and will probably get some special teams help this week to get by the Fins.
Detroit @ NY Giants: Detroit absolutely clobbered St. Louis, but the G-men have found their feet and are starting to play like the team we always expect them to. Eli will have a field day against Detroit, and the G-men will win big.
New Orleans @ Tampa Bay: What is up with the Saints here? Give up the game against Atlanta, barely beat Carolina, and then lose to Arizona!? Who are these guys and where is the group that won the Super Bowl last year? Tampa has surprised everybody, and has really made the teams that are inconsistent pay for being inconsistent. I'm going to go with the Saints on this one because they've got to know how bad it would be to lose to this team. That will make their road just to get back to the playoffs extremely difficult. I'm not jumping ship yet, but I'm pretty close. Still, Saints win.
San Diego @ St. Louis: San Diego has been allowing teams that shouldn't beat them, beat them. They are definitely missing LT and Vincent Jackson, though their offense does still continue to produce. Nonetheless, I still have a hard time picking St. Louis in this game, so give me the Chargers.
Kansas City @ Houston: Now here's a tough game to pick. KC is coming off their first loss of the season, and Houston is looking to avoid losing 2 in a row here. Both of these teams have legit playoff hopes for the first time in a while, so who will play like the better playoff team? My gut tells me to go with Houston on this one, but it's going to be a really close game. If they can get their run game going against this suddenly stout KC defense, then it will be a good day for the Texans. I'll take Houston.
Baltimore @ New England: This one was a good game last year, that got spoiled by some late, really stupid calls against Baltimore since the league has to always protect girly man Tom Brady. The Ravens are stingy as ever on defense, and have made some offensive improvements. The Pats are still old on D, just traded away their biggest receiving weapon, and resigned another undersized receiver. The Pats are always tough at home, but, just like last year, I will take the Ravens in New England.
Oakland @ San Francisco: Man oh man, San Fran has fallen so far. I completely over-estimated the Niners this year when I predicted that Mike Singletary could very well be coach of the year. I suppose he still could, but they'll have to win every remaining game. Oakland is riding high after beating the Chargers in San Diego, so there may be a bit of a let down in this game. So, I'll take the Niners in a squeaker at home.
NY Jets @ Denver: My Broncos showed how they responded to a tough team that doesn't take penalties, they fold like a cheap lawn chair. The Broncos had an absurd amount of penalties, and never really had a chance. They also got run all over by Ray Rice and Willis McGahee. Look for that to be the same type of formula that the Jets follow. Run it hard, and let your tough defense beat up the other team. Orton will get his passing yards, only because they'll be playing from behind early on. Oh yeah, that and they have absolutely no running game. McD has definitely been a step backwards for the Broncos. Look for this team to quit on McD again very soon, just like they did last year.
Dallas @ Minnesota: 2 teams that we all expected a lot from, that are now going to be very lucky to even make the playoffs. Both teams are 1-3, and both have just killed themselves at times. Moss is back for the Vikes, which is a good thing for them, and Favre seems like he might not play this week, which may be better for the Vikes with all of the distraction from Favre's "sexting" that he's doing (allegedly). The Cowboys just keep doing stupid things to themselves. I know they weren't happy with that penalty from last week, but you have to know the rules regarding celebrations. But then you can't blame the fact that your special teams gave up a 73 yard run, and your defense couldn't stop the other team when they needed to, on the stupid penalty that you took. Dallas, to me, will find another way to beat themselves, and the Vikes will improve to 2-3.
Indianapolis @ Washington: Washington has been perplexing. They haven't really been that great, but they haven't given up a lot of points and have stayed in games. Indy has been moving pretty well, but hasn't scored a lot of points. They had a gutsy win against a much improved KC team last week, and I look for them to build on that this week. Colts win.
Tennessee @ Jacksonville: Tough division this one. All teams sitting at 3-2, and all in need of a win. Jacksonville has managed to hang around, and Tennessee has lost some close games. I still see Tennessee as the superior team here, so I'll go with them on my Monday night game.
Here's hoping for 14-0!! Let's see your picks A-Mac!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Straight Cash Homey- Aly's Week 5 Picks!
With the Return of the Randy Ratio to Minnesota, this week's Monday Night Game got juicy!!!
Our lowly blog was featured in a link on 11 points as I was a guest picker for the Carolina-Chicago game.
Jags@Bills- Wow. This game depresses me on the lowliest level. I think Jags win. But who cares? Poor Buffalo.
Bucs@Bengals- Bucs are a scrappy team and Carson Palmer isn't being himself. I think the Bucs win in a close game. Is this the week Ocho and Owens get into it? Probably!
Falcons@Browns- Well the Falcons are continuing to impress but they did have a gimme win over the 49ers. This should be another gimme win. All of Cleveland will now commit ritual suicide.
Rams@Lions- A better game than most would think. Lions are scrappy and the Rams are continuing to prove me wrong. Still, I am taking the Lions in this game.
Chiefs@Colts- Wow who would have thought KC would be the last remaining unbeaten team. It helps that the AFC East, North, and South have cannabalized each other already. KC will go down and this year will not see a long run undefeated team. Manning will trash the KC defense aka NE Light in Indy.
Packers@Redskins- Rodgers=MVP, Shanahan is losing his team. I think the Packers defense will harass McNabb and Rodgers will light up the Skins D.
Bears@Panthers- Captain Pampers is out. Panthers are a mess but guess what. I am doing it anyway, taking the Panthers. Williams, Smith, and Stewart will have good games.
Broncos@Ravens- Somehow the Broncos are still in it, but this week they play the Ravens in Baltimore. I want to take the Broncos but am going with the Ravens.
Giants@Texans- Arian Foster and CO. will have the pleasure of defeating both Mannings this year as the Giants mess cannot stand up to the united Texans offense. Matt Schaub is looking great and the Texans have found they can use anyone in their back field.
Saints@Cardinals- The Saints are looking pretty darn well, the Cardinals aren't. Derek Anderson has been serviceable but they are missing Dancing Kurt Warner. Saints take it to the hole and win.
Chargers@Raiders- Wow Raiders still suck and the Chargers are worse than I thought. Philip Rivers though should help them defeat the evil Robot's team.
Titans@Cowboys- Both teams are still looking for an identity and both coaches potentially could be on their last legs. Romo needs to prove he can be an elite QB. Roy Williams emerged from Cryo freeze last week to kick some ass. I think the Titans still win it though.
Iggles@Niners- Eagles win even with the crazy QB situation there. The Niners have disappointed me this year. I thought Singletary was a good motivator but instead it looks like he motivated too much. Loosen the reigns a bit, Mike and let them fly!!
Onto the Monday Night Game,
Oh wow the Return of Randy Moss to Purple and Gold. The return of Brett Favre to his middle home. Revis Island is back. Revis Vs Moss, Favre Vs His Sexual harassment allegations, Ryan vs Childress Its Monday Night! I think the Jets win though with Randy not being quite integrated back into the Vikings office.
Our lowly blog was featured in a link on 11 points as I was a guest picker for the Carolina-Chicago game.
Jags@Bills- Wow. This game depresses me on the lowliest level. I think Jags win. But who cares? Poor Buffalo.
Bucs@Bengals- Bucs are a scrappy team and Carson Palmer isn't being himself. I think the Bucs win in a close game. Is this the week Ocho and Owens get into it? Probably!
Falcons@Browns- Well the Falcons are continuing to impress but they did have a gimme win over the 49ers. This should be another gimme win. All of Cleveland will now commit ritual suicide.
Rams@Lions- A better game than most would think. Lions are scrappy and the Rams are continuing to prove me wrong. Still, I am taking the Lions in this game.
Chiefs@Colts- Wow who would have thought KC would be the last remaining unbeaten team. It helps that the AFC East, North, and South have cannabalized each other already. KC will go down and this year will not see a long run undefeated team. Manning will trash the KC defense aka NE Light in Indy.
Packers@Redskins- Rodgers=MVP, Shanahan is losing his team. I think the Packers defense will harass McNabb and Rodgers will light up the Skins D.
Bears@Panthers- Captain Pampers is out. Panthers are a mess but guess what. I am doing it anyway, taking the Panthers. Williams, Smith, and Stewart will have good games.
Broncos@Ravens- Somehow the Broncos are still in it, but this week they play the Ravens in Baltimore. I want to take the Broncos but am going with the Ravens.
Giants@Texans- Arian Foster and CO. will have the pleasure of defeating both Mannings this year as the Giants mess cannot stand up to the united Texans offense. Matt Schaub is looking great and the Texans have found they can use anyone in their back field.
Saints@Cardinals- The Saints are looking pretty darn well, the Cardinals aren't. Derek Anderson has been serviceable but they are missing Dancing Kurt Warner. Saints take it to the hole and win.
Chargers@Raiders- Wow Raiders still suck and the Chargers are worse than I thought. Philip Rivers though should help them defeat the evil Robot's team.
Titans@Cowboys- Both teams are still looking for an identity and both coaches potentially could be on their last legs. Romo needs to prove he can be an elite QB. Roy Williams emerged from Cryo freeze last week to kick some ass. I think the Titans still win it though.
Iggles@Niners- Eagles win even with the crazy QB situation there. The Niners have disappointed me this year. I thought Singletary was a good motivator but instead it looks like he motivated too much. Loosen the reigns a bit, Mike and let them fly!!
Onto the Monday Night Game,
Oh wow the Return of Randy Moss to Purple and Gold. The return of Brett Favre to his middle home. Revis Island is back. Revis Vs Moss, Favre Vs His Sexual harassment allegations, Ryan vs Childress Its Monday Night! I think the Jets win though with Randy not being quite integrated back into the Vikings office.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Week 3 NFL Picks
I haven't done so well in the last few weeks on picks. I am thinking a trained monkey could do better but here they are.
49ers@Chiefs- This is the make it or break it week for the 49ers and this is the week the Chiefs can prove they can hang in the AFC West. I think the Chiefs are for real and the 49ers suck unless they get a real QB. I hear Jeff Garcia is floating around in the UFL.
Browns@Ravens- Bring your bags, Cleveland fans. Ravens win this one with Flacco throwing 2 TDs. On an interesting note, Cleveland fans have donated a bunch of Lebron jerseys to homeless shelters in Miami.
Cowboys@Texans- See ya Wade Phillips, don't let the door hit you on the way out. Jerry Jones gave poor Wade the dreaded vote of confidence this week. Texans win this one by at least 2 TDs. Dallas is just falling apart worse than Michael Jackson's last nose.
Lions@Vikings- Holy Relevance, Batman! The Lions could put a nail in Brett Favre's retirement party. Lions will win this game in a close squeaker. Watch All Pro Rookie Suh squish Brett twice.
Bills@Pats- Don't bet against Bill Bellichek and Tom Brady at home. Does it even matter? Bills fans might be more depressed than Browns fans right now.
Falcons@Saints- Close game but i think the Super Bowl Champions win this one on grit and a few Matt Ryan turnovers.
Titans@Giants- Two teams who want to be playoff contenders but are more pretenders. Vince Young was benched again last week and the Giants have had player vs coach issues again. I still think Eli wins this one in a close game, 24-21.
Steelers@Bucs- Another surprise game here. Both teams are 2-0 and the Steel Curtain 2.0 has not needed She Said No. Charlie Batch starts this game for the Steelers and Josh Freeman looks like a decent Qb for the Bucs. Expect this game to be a grinding, defensive game if the Steelers can control the pace. Steelers head home with a 3-0 record and a good chance of playoff hope with the return of She Said No in two weeks.
Bengals@Panthers- The Cats face off here. The Panthers should be better then they are but they need to settle the QB position. Lets hope former Irish QB Claussen is the answer. I think the Bengals win after both heads of the T Ochocinco monster score touchdowns. Look for a good matchup though between TE Jermaine Gresham and the Panthers LB core.
Eagles@Jags- Mike Vick runs over the Jags in this game and Andy Reid helps the Mike Vick redemption train along. Yes he is a former felon, but he has been nothing but humble and grateful this time around. Look I will jump on him if he steps out of line, but why ruin a good story now. Vick or Welker could be the comeback players of the year, but its only Week 3.
Redskins@Rams- Maybe Shanahan finally gets control of his team here and wins another game. Its a pretty easy gimme game what with Bradford still being a rookie and all.
Colts@Broncos- Kevin, I have your bag ready for you. Peyton continues on his quest to prove the Texans game was a fluke. Colts win in a no contest. Poor Broncos fans. Great post by Woody Paige about depression and suicide the other day though. Pretty moving.
Raiders@Cardinals- Wow both teams made it to the Superbowl in the last decade and both teams are pretty crappy right now. Raiders benched their supposed answer at Qb last week and will start Bruce Gradkowski again. Cardinals win but barely.
Chargers@Seahawks- Chargers will win this game on the back of Phillip Cry Baby Rivers.
Jets@Dolphins- Fins win as the Jets are still on a hangover from the Sex Scandal, the Braylon Edwards DUI and their victory over the Pats last week. The AFC East is a 3 team race all season long.
Packers@Bears- Not even close. Rodgers continues his push to MVP and the erasing of Brett Favre from the collective Wisconsin memory. Jay Cutler gets sacked at least 3 times this week and throws one INT.
49ers@Chiefs- This is the make it or break it week for the 49ers and this is the week the Chiefs can prove they can hang in the AFC West. I think the Chiefs are for real and the 49ers suck unless they get a real QB. I hear Jeff Garcia is floating around in the UFL.
Browns@Ravens- Bring your bags, Cleveland fans. Ravens win this one with Flacco throwing 2 TDs. On an interesting note, Cleveland fans have donated a bunch of Lebron jerseys to homeless shelters in Miami.
Cowboys@Texans- See ya Wade Phillips, don't let the door hit you on the way out. Jerry Jones gave poor Wade the dreaded vote of confidence this week. Texans win this one by at least 2 TDs. Dallas is just falling apart worse than Michael Jackson's last nose.
Lions@Vikings- Holy Relevance, Batman! The Lions could put a nail in Brett Favre's retirement party. Lions will win this game in a close squeaker. Watch All Pro Rookie Suh squish Brett twice.
Bills@Pats- Don't bet against Bill Bellichek and Tom Brady at home. Does it even matter? Bills fans might be more depressed than Browns fans right now.
Falcons@Saints- Close game but i think the Super Bowl Champions win this one on grit and a few Matt Ryan turnovers.
Titans@Giants- Two teams who want to be playoff contenders but are more pretenders. Vince Young was benched again last week and the Giants have had player vs coach issues again. I still think Eli wins this one in a close game, 24-21.
Steelers@Bucs- Another surprise game here. Both teams are 2-0 and the Steel Curtain 2.0 has not needed She Said No. Charlie Batch starts this game for the Steelers and Josh Freeman looks like a decent Qb for the Bucs. Expect this game to be a grinding, defensive game if the Steelers can control the pace. Steelers head home with a 3-0 record and a good chance of playoff hope with the return of She Said No in two weeks.
Bengals@Panthers- The Cats face off here. The Panthers should be better then they are but they need to settle the QB position. Lets hope former Irish QB Claussen is the answer. I think the Bengals win after both heads of the T Ochocinco monster score touchdowns. Look for a good matchup though between TE Jermaine Gresham and the Panthers LB core.
Eagles@Jags- Mike Vick runs over the Jags in this game and Andy Reid helps the Mike Vick redemption train along. Yes he is a former felon, but he has been nothing but humble and grateful this time around. Look I will jump on him if he steps out of line, but why ruin a good story now. Vick or Welker could be the comeback players of the year, but its only Week 3.
Redskins@Rams- Maybe Shanahan finally gets control of his team here and wins another game. Its a pretty easy gimme game what with Bradford still being a rookie and all.
Colts@Broncos- Kevin, I have your bag ready for you. Peyton continues on his quest to prove the Texans game was a fluke. Colts win in a no contest. Poor Broncos fans. Great post by Woody Paige about depression and suicide the other day though. Pretty moving.
Raiders@Cardinals- Wow both teams made it to the Superbowl in the last decade and both teams are pretty crappy right now. Raiders benched their supposed answer at Qb last week and will start Bruce Gradkowski again. Cardinals win but barely.
Chargers@Seahawks- Chargers will win this game on the back of Phillip Cry Baby Rivers.
Jets@Dolphins- Fins win as the Jets are still on a hangover from the Sex Scandal, the Braylon Edwards DUI and their victory over the Pats last week. The AFC East is a 3 team race all season long.
Packers@Bears- Not even close. Rodgers continues his push to MVP and the erasing of Brett Favre from the collective Wisconsin memory. Jay Cutler gets sacked at least 3 times this week and throws one INT.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
A-Mac's Week 2 Picks
Mediocrity is the name of the game out here in Sin Bin land. We both went 7-9 in our picks last week. Yuck! We are the Denver Broncos of prognosticators.
Seattle @ Denver: This game should have been an easy win for the Broncos if the Seahawks had been who we thought they were. They aren't. Seahawks beat Denver in Invesco with a solid running game.
Pittsburgh @ Tennessee: Game 2 of She Said No's suspension. Dixon had a decent game for a replacement last week but the Defense helped out. Mr. Hair is playing up to par again. I still don't think they can stop CJ from running all over the place. Titans win a close game after a few mistakes from Dixon.
Baltimore @ Cincinnati: Carson Palmer has as many weapons as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. He needs to show that he can be that All-Pro player he was. The Twin Headaches haven't been too bad but I still think Baltimore wins this game pretty handly with some nice Defense. Plus Cinci's D ruined a fantasy win for me last week so I am being spiteful.
Philadelphia @ Detroit: Ron Mexico takes over for the reigns for the Igles. If you don't know the reason behind Vick's nickname as Ron Mexico, Google instant will provide the Manna. He had a decent game last week taking over from concussed Kevin Kolb(it sounds alliterative). Matthew Stafford is out for at least this game with a shoulder injury. Megatron rocks and Jahvid Best had a decent game last week. That being said the Igles still win.
Arizona @ Atlanta: Dirty Birds are pissed they lost last week. Matt Ryan needs to step up his game. Derek Anderson does not put the fear of God into the Falcons D so I imagine it will be a fun game for them. Take the ATL.
Miami @ Minnesota: Classic game here. Favre is back in the Dome. The crowd will drown out Chad Henne's snap counts. Jared Allen will be focusing on Ronnie Brown and Rickey. Vikings D will force at least one INT this week. Favre has a bounce back game but will still miss Sidney Rice. Here is a fun fact, Viansthe Siancoe has the third most receiving touchdowns since 2008.
Kansas City @ Cleveland: The Lebron curse continues. Poor Cleveland. Kansas City starts the season 2-0. Little Patriots will look good against the Browns crappy Defense.
Tampa Bay @ Carolina: Carolina and Tampa Bay are unfortunately worlds behind the Falcons and Saints in talent. Both are starting young Qbs. That being said Steve Smith and the two headed RB monster will rule the day for the Panthers.
Buffalo @ Green Bay: Cheeseheads are cheering everywhere as they might win the division this year. Aaron Rodgers will kick some ass. CJ Spiller is a dud for the Bills so far. Expect a blowout.
Chicago @ Dallas: Tony Romo at home is pretty tough. The Chicago D can be good though so we will see how that goes. Romo wins a close game, 28-24.
St. Louis @ Oakland: Da Raiders nation can cheer as they win their first game with Jason Campbell at the helm. Bradford has to throw into Oakland's best attribute, the secondary. if the Raiders can stop the run, Raiders will have a nice game. That being said, its still a toilet bowl game.
Jacksonville @ San Diego: The Bolts will win this week against a Jags team who albeit good, aren't quite great yet. Garrad impressed be last week though. Rivers needs some motivation to get better.
New England @ NY Jets: Pats win because Revis Island isn't quite ready to be washed up on yet. The Pats are playing like they have a chip on their shoulder. White Wes Welker will have a good game. I just hope the Randy Ratio shows up to play and doesn't have another press conference meltdown.
Houston @ Washington: This is a Master v Mentor game as Kubiak was Shanahan's assistant in Denver. I still think the Texans win this one because Shan still can't figure out what to do with the whole Haynesworth distraction. Arian Foster makes Texas fans forget Steve Slaton. Plus Mario Williams is laughing all the way home now that he was the right pick at number 1 over Reggie Paid to Play College Football Bush
NY Giants @ Indianapolis: The Manning Bowl! Big Brother beats Little Eli in this game.
New Orleans @ San Francisco: I guess Alex Smith realized he was Alex Smith. I smell collective depression in the Bay Area as neither team(Oakland,SF) will be good this season. I picked the Niners to win their division but they need a better QB. The Saints will absolutely take it to the Niners. Brees will put up 400 yards and 4 tds.
Seattle @ Denver: This game should have been an easy win for the Broncos if the Seahawks had been who we thought they were. They aren't. Seahawks beat Denver in Invesco with a solid running game.
Pittsburgh @ Tennessee: Game 2 of She Said No's suspension. Dixon had a decent game for a replacement last week but the Defense helped out. Mr. Hair is playing up to par again. I still don't think they can stop CJ from running all over the place. Titans win a close game after a few mistakes from Dixon.
Baltimore @ Cincinnati: Carson Palmer has as many weapons as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. He needs to show that he can be that All-Pro player he was. The Twin Headaches haven't been too bad but I still think Baltimore wins this game pretty handly with some nice Defense. Plus Cinci's D ruined a fantasy win for me last week so I am being spiteful.
Philadelphia @ Detroit: Ron Mexico takes over for the reigns for the Igles. If you don't know the reason behind Vick's nickname as Ron Mexico, Google instant will provide the Manna. He had a decent game last week taking over from concussed Kevin Kolb(it sounds alliterative). Matthew Stafford is out for at least this game with a shoulder injury. Megatron rocks and Jahvid Best had a decent game last week. That being said the Igles still win.
Arizona @ Atlanta: Dirty Birds are pissed they lost last week. Matt Ryan needs to step up his game. Derek Anderson does not put the fear of God into the Falcons D so I imagine it will be a fun game for them. Take the ATL.
Miami @ Minnesota: Classic game here. Favre is back in the Dome. The crowd will drown out Chad Henne's snap counts. Jared Allen will be focusing on Ronnie Brown and Rickey. Vikings D will force at least one INT this week. Favre has a bounce back game but will still miss Sidney Rice. Here is a fun fact, Viansthe Siancoe has the third most receiving touchdowns since 2008.
Kansas City @ Cleveland: The Lebron curse continues. Poor Cleveland. Kansas City starts the season 2-0. Little Patriots will look good against the Browns crappy Defense.
Tampa Bay @ Carolina: Carolina and Tampa Bay are unfortunately worlds behind the Falcons and Saints in talent. Both are starting young Qbs. That being said Steve Smith and the two headed RB monster will rule the day for the Panthers.
Buffalo @ Green Bay: Cheeseheads are cheering everywhere as they might win the division this year. Aaron Rodgers will kick some ass. CJ Spiller is a dud for the Bills so far. Expect a blowout.
Chicago @ Dallas: Tony Romo at home is pretty tough. The Chicago D can be good though so we will see how that goes. Romo wins a close game, 28-24.
St. Louis @ Oakland: Da Raiders nation can cheer as they win their first game with Jason Campbell at the helm. Bradford has to throw into Oakland's best attribute, the secondary. if the Raiders can stop the run, Raiders will have a nice game. That being said, its still a toilet bowl game.
Jacksonville @ San Diego: The Bolts will win this week against a Jags team who albeit good, aren't quite great yet. Garrad impressed be last week though. Rivers needs some motivation to get better.
New England @ NY Jets: Pats win because Revis Island isn't quite ready to be washed up on yet. The Pats are playing like they have a chip on their shoulder. White Wes Welker will have a good game. I just hope the Randy Ratio shows up to play and doesn't have another press conference meltdown.
Houston @ Washington: This is a Master v Mentor game as Kubiak was Shanahan's assistant in Denver. I still think the Texans win this one because Shan still can't figure out what to do with the whole Haynesworth distraction. Arian Foster makes Texas fans forget Steve Slaton. Plus Mario Williams is laughing all the way home now that he was the right pick at number 1 over Reggie Paid to Play College Football Bush
NY Giants @ Indianapolis: The Manning Bowl! Big Brother beats Little Eli in this game.
New Orleans @ San Francisco: I guess Alex Smith realized he was Alex Smith. I smell collective depression in the Bay Area as neither team(Oakland,SF) will be good this season. I picked the Niners to win their division but they need a better QB. The Saints will absolutely take it to the Niners. Brees will put up 400 yards and 4 tds.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Miami Bound
So, after a gigantic circus and everybody saying he's going to go here, he's going to go there, we now finally know that LeBron James is heading to Miami. Now, I don't personally care because I'm not really a huge basketball fan, but it is worth talking about.
This season we really began to learn a lot about the real LeBron James. For years, all people could do was talk about how perfectly he has handled everything, but then some things began happening. It all really started when LeBron got dunked on at his own skills camp. Suddenly nobody is allowed to see it, all the tapes are seized, and we have to watch things from way behind the action and can barely tell that it's him anyways. Rumblings of primma donna syndrome begin. But, can we tell that it's actually James, or was it Nike making sure that their golden boy is not publicly shown up, so we kinda let it go.
Then, all they hype about his contract year. We see all this stuff with Jay-Z and LeBron, everybody start talking about how LeBron is totally going to go to New York and be with his boy Jay-Z. But the worst part about things didn't come until the playoffs where LeBron pretty much quit on his team against the Celtics. After he got eliminated, started talking about his "team", refer to a previous blog post I wrote right after the Cavs were eliminated, talking about the offseason. Said he hadn't thought about the offseason, but had already made comments to people about wanting to be the highest paid free agent EVER. Clearly, he's not referring to the Cavs when talking about his team.
Then, all the hoopla. I mean, it makes sense that he didn't decide on the first day of free agency. He knew that he absolutely had the power in all of this. Nobody is disputing that, this whole hour long special on ESPN to announce something that would take a grand total of 20 seconds. I mean, what happened to the kid who accepted his first NBA MVP trophy back at his high school? All of this doesn't project somebody who is playing because he loves to play. This is all showing people a ham who wants to stay in the center of the spotlight for as long as humanly possible, knowing that he has everybody at his beck and call.
At any rate, we FINALLY learned that LeBron is going to Miami, who just signed Chris Bosh and re-signed Dwayne Wade. This is definitely one of the most potent combinations to come into the NBA..well, ever. The last time there was a group this potent, just the group of 3, had to be Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippin, and Tony Kukoc. Obviously you have to favor the Heat in the Eastern Conference with these three guys leading the way. But again, I don't really care.
Obviously, lots of people in Cleveland are going to be absolutely livid about this. And you just have to feel bad for Cleveland. I mean, if it wasn't for Michael Jordan, the Cavs probably would have had like 3-5 titles in their chest. The Browns get moved, and then come back as pretty much the NFL's whipping boys, LeBron comes and gets the Cavs so close to winning titles, and then up and leaves them. He says that Akron will always be home, but really, I don't think his home will be very welcoming whenever he does decide to come back. But, at least we know, and we can stop making a huge deal about this. I mean, why talk about this when we can all agonize and annoy each other over whether or not Brett Favre will come back?
This season we really began to learn a lot about the real LeBron James. For years, all people could do was talk about how perfectly he has handled everything, but then some things began happening. It all really started when LeBron got dunked on at his own skills camp. Suddenly nobody is allowed to see it, all the tapes are seized, and we have to watch things from way behind the action and can barely tell that it's him anyways. Rumblings of primma donna syndrome begin. But, can we tell that it's actually James, or was it Nike making sure that their golden boy is not publicly shown up, so we kinda let it go.
Then, all they hype about his contract year. We see all this stuff with Jay-Z and LeBron, everybody start talking about how LeBron is totally going to go to New York and be with his boy Jay-Z. But the worst part about things didn't come until the playoffs where LeBron pretty much quit on his team against the Celtics. After he got eliminated, started talking about his "team", refer to a previous blog post I wrote right after the Cavs were eliminated, talking about the offseason. Said he hadn't thought about the offseason, but had already made comments to people about wanting to be the highest paid free agent EVER. Clearly, he's not referring to the Cavs when talking about his team.
Then, all the hoopla. I mean, it makes sense that he didn't decide on the first day of free agency. He knew that he absolutely had the power in all of this. Nobody is disputing that, this whole hour long special on ESPN to announce something that would take a grand total of 20 seconds. I mean, what happened to the kid who accepted his first NBA MVP trophy back at his high school? All of this doesn't project somebody who is playing because he loves to play. This is all showing people a ham who wants to stay in the center of the spotlight for as long as humanly possible, knowing that he has everybody at his beck and call.
At any rate, we FINALLY learned that LeBron is going to Miami, who just signed Chris Bosh and re-signed Dwayne Wade. This is definitely one of the most potent combinations to come into the NBA..well, ever. The last time there was a group this potent, just the group of 3, had to be Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippin, and Tony Kukoc. Obviously you have to favor the Heat in the Eastern Conference with these three guys leading the way. But again, I don't really care.
Obviously, lots of people in Cleveland are going to be absolutely livid about this. And you just have to feel bad for Cleveland. I mean, if it wasn't for Michael Jordan, the Cavs probably would have had like 3-5 titles in their chest. The Browns get moved, and then come back as pretty much the NFL's whipping boys, LeBron comes and gets the Cavs so close to winning titles, and then up and leaves them. He says that Akron will always be home, but really, I don't think his home will be very welcoming whenever he does decide to come back. But, at least we know, and we can stop making a huge deal about this. I mean, why talk about this when we can all agonize and annoy each other over whether or not Brett Favre will come back?
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