Happy Thanksgiving folks. I had to get my picks in even earlier this week since the NFL insists on having crappy Thursday games (and I have seen the match ups, they are indeed crappy). Except, of course, for the Denver/Giants game that I have no access to. I am not thankful to the NFL Network this year needless to say. I did well last week so I think I’ll continue my trend of paying no attention to whatever my record is.
Green Bay over Detroit. Could possibly have been a decent game if Stafford was playing but likely the same outcome. GB seems to have bounced back after their Tampa debacle so I’m going with them.
Dallas over Oakland. Need I say anything? I’m aware that Oakland has managed to knock off the Eagles and the Bengals but did they beat them or did those teams beat themselves? I’m also aware that Dallas has sucked the last few weeks and they’ll do nothing in the playoffs, again, some more. But I figure they’re at home and it’s Turkey Day and they’ll feel like playing tomorrow. Watch and see.
New York Giants over Denver. Denver is who I thought they were. Which was a team captained by a quarterback that I didn’t believe in in a division which sucks. The Giants may be back on track but we’ll see, they do need to win here. I say they will.
Atlanta over Tampa Bay. Oh, my sweet Bucs. They’re so terrible that I just want to kick them. 38-7 to the Saints…yeah. I think they’ll hold Atlanta to two less touchdowns but that doesn’t mean a heck of a lot. Another lock of the week.
Miami over Buffalo. Dear Lord there are a ton of terrible teams out there aren’t there? This is almost depressing. No wonder my NFL mojo has been dead for months now. I still love it though, even if it disappoints me. Anyway, Buffalo still sucks so I’ll go with Miami, who I still can’t figure out but they’re better than Buffalo. No doubt about it. The most interesting thing about this game is no doubt the Shanahan speculation. All this means to me is that the Bucs aren’t going to get a major coach again this year. Yay, I’m thrilled.
Cincy over Cleveland. Nice choke job, Bengals. Just when people are truly coming around on you you go and dick up vs. Oakland. I know it’s almost impossible to lose to the Browns so you’ll have to try real hard if you want to give away the game again. I’m going to assume you don’t want to do that and take you with the rebound win.
Seattle over St. Louis. You could not pay me to watch this game. That is all.
NY Jets over Carolina. Battle of the interceptions! I think Jake Delhomme will win that, say 5 interceptions to 4 for Sanchez. The Jets are a better team, somewhat, I guess, so I’m picking them. Who the hell knows?
Philadelphia over Washington. Yeah, the Skins managed to win a game. I say they won’t win another. At least not divisionally. Another atrocious team.
Indy over Houston. Peyton Manning owns Houston. That’s just the way it is. The Colts keep winning, close games but they are winning. It’ll make them more prepared for the tough games in the playoffs.
San Diego over Kansas City. Another week has gone by since I called them soft and they chalked up another win. You’re welcome, San Diego. I will take credit, I have no problem with that. KC is bad but not as bad as a lot of the bad teams.
Jacksonville over San Francisco. I have no idea why I am going this way, the fact of the matter is that neither of these teams is impressing me but Jax seems to be on a bit of a roll so I’ll go with them. I’m sure they’ll make me regret it.
Minnesota over Chicago. You know, I’m almost tempted to say that Cutler is going to rise up and have a good game. I have no idea why that is and I’d like to bitchslap myself for even thinking it. Of course, thinking it doesn’t mean endorsing it and I’m going to go with Minny for the win. I haven’t been able to poke fun at Favre all year, it feels strange. Still love me some AP.
Arizona over Tennessee. Zona is better on the road than they are at home. I know Tenn is on a 4 game win streak right now but who have they been beating? Nobody too fabulous if I recall. I’m too lazy to look it up, you know me. Anyway, I think Tenn’s streak comes to an end.
Baltimore over Pittsburgh. The champs continue not to be the champs and now Ben has a sore head and he’s still playing, or he says so. Against Baltimore. A team that hits very hard. I don’t think that makes for a good idea, Benjamin. I think this’ll be close but give Balt the edge due to the beat up Steelers.
New Orleans over New England. I’m using reverse psychology here cause I think NE could easily win this game. They should have knocked off Indy but we’re not going to discuss that again. This should be a very fun, high scoring game. The team with less turnovers wins. I give the Saints the edge because they’re at home and I’m working on the reverse whammy. Go Pats.
Last week I think I missed one game. Awesome. Here’s hoping this week is a good one and that everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving. Back with you next week!