Real. Old. Quarterback.
A quick apology to the degenerates out there who were counting on last week’s picks, I was traveling and forgot to post them. But have no fear, week 8 picks are here.
Week 7 picks
49ers (+3) over Texans | Packers (-8) over Browns | Chargers (-5.5) over Chiefs
Colts (-14.5) over Rams | Vikings (+4.5) over Steelers | Patriots (-16) over Yucks
Raiders (+6) over Jets | Bills (-7) over Panthers | Bengals (-2.5) over Bears
Falcons (-4.5) over Cowboys | Saints (-7) over Dolphins | Giants (-7) over Cardinals
Eagles (-8) over Redskins
Week 6 picks: 8 – 6
Through 6 weeks: 49 – 41
Week 7 Picks: 8 – 4 – 1
Season total: 57 – 45 -1
Sports Meister: 57 -42 – 1
Sports Guy: 64 -38 -1
Week 8 Picks
Texans (-4) over Bills
I’ve seen this story one too many times. Buffalo provides a brief glimmer of hope, a spark of excitement that somehow, some way this team can finally reach the playoffs. Playoff teams don’t lose to the Browns. Schaub comes in as the most underrated player of the year and on a team that is getting hot at the right time. If Johnson stays healthy, Slaton holds on to the ball, and the Texans front-seven plays up to their potential, Houston is a team people need to start paying attention to.
Bears (-14) over Browns
I know Chicago has had their fair share of struggles (on both sides of the ball), but there is not better medicine for a slumping team than playing the Cleveland Browns.
Cowboys (-10) over Seahawks
I really want to pick Seattle to cover here. Dallad has looked too good recently and I don’t really know the level they should be playing at. Seattle isn’t a very good team but when Hasselbeck is playing well, they can compete with just about anybody. Stay away from this one.
Lions (-4) over Rams
If I could give you free game tickets, airfare, and lodging in Detroit for this game, would you go?
Colts (-13.5) over 49ers
Big spread but the correct one. San Francisco has come back to reality. They’re a good young team, but they aren’t quite ready for the elite players yet. I love what Singletary is doing and I think Alex Smith is the better option going forward at QB, but this is the Colts at home, against the best quarterback in NFL history. Yes, I said it. I’m willing to defend myself. If you don’t like 6’5 quarterbacks with rocket arms, GTFO.
Jets (-4) over Dolphins
I think both teams are equal on the whole, Miami’s rushing game is arguably the league’s best and New York is another good young team like San Fran that is going to make noise here for the next few years. The game is in the Meadowlands so I’ll go with the J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS.
Eagles (-2) over Giants
What a ballgame, easily the game of the week. Like Philadelphia and New York needed another reason to hate each other this week? The Giants are really, really bad in the secondary and the Eagles have lots of weapons downfield. The Giants need constant pressure on McNabb and the Eagles D needs to be careful not to get caught on big plays when blitzing. The game is at the Linc to I’ll go with the City of Brotherly Love in what should be a really entertaining game to watch.
Broncos (+3) over Baltimore
For whatever reason, this Denver team plays hard. They might be in over their heads against a good Baltimore team that desperately needs a win, but a 6-0 record and Josh McDaniels get my support in this one. I want to delete this and pick the Ravens. No, don’t do it. HIT ENTER DAMNIT.
Jaguars (+3) over Titans
I can’t pick an 0-6 favorite with Vince Young at the helm. The VP of Common Sense will not let me.
Raiders (-17) over Chargers
Oakland is due for one of their strange good game and San Diego is due for their often letdown performance against an inferior foe. I see some Phillip Rivers’ pouting in the near future.
Cardinals (-11) over Panthers
This one should be the 17 point line. An anemic Carolina offense and wobbly defense on the road against the best arsenal of receivers in the NFL. Daylight come, me wanna Delhomme.
Packers (-3) over Vikings
Highly anticipated game sees Brett Faveruh return the Frozen Tundra, and I simply can’t root for or pick his team in this game. I’m rooting HUGE for Aaron Rodgers to beat his predecessor and set Lambeau on fire with the biggest party that town has seen since their Super Bowl glory. GO PACK GO!
Saints (-11) over Falcons
An eleven point spread versus a great time like Atlanta is a testament to how good New Orleans is. Find me a better team in the NFL, I’ll wait.
