My NFL Week 9 Picks
November 1, 2007
Before I saw the week 8 lines I told everyone I was going to ride the Pats all season, until they showed that they were going to take their foot off the pedal. Apparently it was stupid of me to change my mind. I won’t be making that mistake this week. I’m in Las Vegas for the week, so it’s going to be a sports betting bonanza this week. I was 8-6 last week, and like I said if I don’t go 100% next weeks picks are free.
All lines are as of 10PM EST from the Bodog Sportsbook
Washington Redskins (-4) @ New York Jets
The Jets are very very bad and the Skins are going to playing with some passion after getting embarrassed last week. Nuff said.
Green Bay Packers (+2) @ Kansas City Chiefs
Green Bay really isn’t getting any respect this year. I know Denver’s rush defense is the worst in the league, but I was really impressed with Ryan Grant. He was hitting the holes incredibly hard, and was running with authority. Kansas City doesn’t have the weapons to keep up with GB, I think the Packers win by at least 10.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5) vs Arizona Cardinals
This was a tough pick. Tampa really should have beat Jacksonville last week if it wasn’t for a few uncharacteristic overthrows from Jeff Garcia. That should mean the Bucs are better than they’ve looked the last few weeks. If Garcia can find his rhythm again Tampa should be able to win this game by shutting down Arizona’s passing game.
Carolina Panthers (+4) @ Tennessee Titans
The Titans will most likely win this game, but I have a hard time taking them as a favorite. With Vince Young at QB they just can’t put up enough points to win big. I think it would be a smart move to bet against them anytime Vince Young is starting and they are favored the rest of the year.
Atlanta Falcons (-3) vs San Francisco 49ers
When two teams are this bad I’m just going to take the home team and forget this game ever even existed.
New Orleans Saints (-3.5) vs Jacksonville Jaguars
It looks like the Saints are getting back some of the magic from last year. Brees looked great last week, and I still have no faith in Quinn Grey. The Jags should have been burned for 3 more long passes last week, and the Saints have a much better air attack than Tampa. I’m really starting to think NO can win their division.
Detroit Lions (-3) vs Denver Broncos
Everyone talks about the Lion’s passing game, but it’s going to be their ground attack that’s the difference in this game. I’ve been very impressed with Kevin Jones since his return from the foot injury. The Lions are going to take a page out of Green Bays play book from last week and pound the run to set up the deep ball.
Buffalo Bills (+1.5) vs Cincinnati Bengals
I’m officially done with the Bengals this year. Buffalo always plays tough at home, and it looked like they put a few things together last week. It’s not going to be pretty but I think the Bills pull it off this week.
San Diego Chargers (-7) @ Minnesota Vikings
Even with the Vikes great run D, they aren’t going to be able to hold off LT for long. Phillip Rivers is starting to look like a real life NFL quarterback and they will have enough of a passing game to throw off Minnesota. This smells like a 35-7 San Diego win.
Cleveland Browns (-1.5) vs Seattle Seahawks
It’s so great that I can pick both Detroit and Cleveland vs Denver and Seattle this week. I don’t think Seattle has a chance unless they can get Shaun Alexander to stop sucking, and I don’t see that happening any time soon.
New England Patriots (-6) @ Indianapolis Colts
I learned my lesson this week. I’m convinced that they are trying to not only go undefeated, but go undefeated against the spread. I’m so excited to watch this game in Vegas, it should be the game of the year.
Oakland Raiders (-3) vs Houston Texans
See ATL vs the 49ers
Dallas Cowboys (-3) @ Philadelphia Eagles
This is my lock of the week. There is no way Philly is half as good as Dallas and Andy Reid was too busy hearing his home was a “drug emporium” to prepare as he should. This game is a 20 pt blow out.
Baltimore Ravens (-10) @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Are the Ravens really that bad? I guess the answer is yes, but their defense should be good enough to keep it under a 10 pt loss.
Last Week 8-6-0
Season 8-6-0
If I don’t get 100% right next weeks picks are FREE!
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