Better late than never to start my weekly picks, so here it goes.
- Tennessee at Baltimore should be a pretty decent game. Two of the best defenses in the league will make sure this one keeps low numbers on the score board. In the end, I think the red-hot Chris Johnson will be the difference maker. Titans win, 20-14
- Chiefs visit the Panthers in the most exciting game all weekend…sure. Get ready for a blowout kids, no way the chiefs muster that kind of performance during week 4. Steve Smith, Jonathan Stewart, Jake Delhomme, and Muhsin Muhammad sounds like a good group to me. Panthers take this one 31-10.
- Oh the Lions, they never seem to not let you down. I don’t understand a team with great talent and zero results. Oh yeah, its Matt Millen fault, but hes gone now! Rejoice! Well maybe not today, because the Bears take this one 24-9.
- Atlanta plays very streaky and that scares me. I guess this can be credited to Micheal Turner absolutely dogging it when playing on a grass field. Well Mr. Turner, there is no grass field more famous than Lambeau. What makes this game interesting is the injury to Rodgers, if he doesn’t play they wont have their deep threat Randy Moss, I mean, Greg Jennings. This one is gonna be close, but the Pack take it 21-20
- The Colts travel to Houston the take on the division rival Texans. Gotta feel bad for the Texans this season, its been a pretty bumpy ride. Peyton Manning clearly doesn’t look like himself this year, maybe he should focus on football and not Oreo’s double stuffed racing league commercials…just a thought. With a healthy offensive line and a lacking secondary on the Texans defense, Colts win it 24-14.
- Well there is no one in the world that loves the Dolphins as much as me. Coming off a bye week, I think the dolphins are ready to do some damage…but may fall short like usual. The Chargers are just one inch away from being that dominant team that were last year. I think this game will be called “The glorious return of Chambers”, he is going to have quite the homecoming. I have to tip my hat to Cam Cameron on this one, he really knew what he was doing when he traded him away…freaking idiot. Bolts will hold off a late Dolphin rally and pull out the victory 31-21.
- Give the Giants some respect, will ya? They are prefect so far and as weird as it sounds, the Super Bowl champs are flying under the radar. Its like everyone has forgotten that they only played the greatest game in NFL history. It may not be the best game in history today, but I expect a good showing out of the Giants as the beat the Seahawks 21-10.
- Ah yes, my new favorite division on the NFL, the NFC East. This is going to be a great game between the Eagles and Redskins. The Redskins played inspired football against the Cowboys last week, so we all know what they are capable of. McNabb is banged up again, he reminds me of Steve McNair. Together, they probably have more injuries than half of the NFL. I like the Redskins in this one, Jason Campbell is turning into quite the quarterback. Skins win, 28-24.
- The air show known as the Denver Broncos host the Buc’s today in bombfest. On one side you have Jay Cuttler who has thrown for over 300 yards in three of his games this year and on the other you have Brian Griese who threw 67 times against Chicago. If you like scoring, this game is going to be right up your alley. The Broncos score no matter what, and teams score high against them because they have no defense! Denver gets taught another lesson in defense today as tampa bay wins 38-34.
- The best part about being a die hard Dolphins fan is living in Buffalo…god hates me. I will give the Bills credit, even though they have had to come back in the 4th quarter three times. This is where Kurt Warner steps in and says “hi, I’ve been here for a long time and I won’t let your team come back this weekend”. Sorry Bills fans, Cardinals are going to crush the hopes of Western New York as they roll the Bills 24-10. After the loss is when Bills fans blame Edwards and demand JP back, this is the circle of life that is Buffalo football.
- Dallas beats the Bengals 31-7. This game isn’t worth talking about.
- Ah yes, the Patriots battle the 49ers this week in San Fran. Belichick has claimed that hes ready to see Frank Gore lined up under center and is prepared to stop it…bull shit. God it feels good to see the Patriots dynasty crumbling before my eyes, sorry Mr. Kraft, your ride has ended. I feel like the Pats and 49ers are pretty equal teams and its gonna be a close one. I have to go with the niners here, Gore is going to have a big day and lead them to victory. 49ers 24 Pats 13.
- Thank you Ben Rothleisburger, I’m glad I drafted you in fantasy this year, your great. I just can’t see the Steelers winning this game, I don’t know why. They need some serious help on their offensive line, its painful to watch big Ben go down so many times. I like the Jags in this one, 14-7.
- The final game of the week is the New Orleans at Minnesota. Good luck running through the Williams Wall Reggie, they will break you. Well actually, good luck to anyone that can run through about 650 pounds of man. I figure the Vikings need to get on track sometime, so I’m predicting a 31-26 victory for the Vikings.
Well those are the picks for this week, I’ll keep a record for the season and see how I finish.
While on the subject of football, I’ll give a little insight on fantasy this week.
PLAYERS TO START
- Frank Gore. Can the 49ers run the Wildcat formation? Yes. Will the 49ers run the Wildcat formation? Yes. I think Goes off this week. 120 rushing yards, 35 reception yards, and 2 TDs.
- Peyton Manning. Coming off a bye week rested and with a healthy O-line, Peyton will return to his original self. Manning makes his triumphant return by throwing for 260 yards and 2 TDs, 0 ints.
- Josh Reed. Yes I know he doesn’t have a nose for the end zone, but I think that changes today. Favre threw 6 TDs against the cards last week, all signs say yes for Reed. Reed will sneak into the end zone today. 75 yards and a TD.
- Steve Slaton. Schaub is out this week so it all up to a man named Sage…yes the former Dolphin that lead the comeback against the bills in 2005. Texans rely on the run game heavily this week, so expect him to carry the ball a lot. 120 yards rushing, 20 receiving, and a TD.
- Panthers D. They are playing the Chiefs and there is no way the Chiefs will play as good as last week. I cant wait to see how Julius Peppers plays, I see big things for him. 4 Sacks, 2 ints, 1 fumble rec., 1 TD.
PLAYERS TO SIT
- Andre Johnson. Sage isn’t Schaub. Johnson has been lacking this year, I can’t see him having a big day without a good QB. 3 Rec. 43 yards.
- Edgerrin James. If Stroud plays today, James isn’t going to put up very good numbers. They are going to have to run outside the Tackles so expect the rookie Hightower to see more carries. James will carry the ball 18 times for 56 yards.
- Lions RB’s. I don’t care who they put in, they are not going to do good. Combined, they won’t rush for more than 75 yards against the Bears. Smith and Johnson combine for 75 yards, thats all that needs to be said.
- Mewelde Moore. Yes hes getting the start today at Jacksonville, but the Steelers haven’t really shown great running since week 1. I can’t see him running well against the Jags tough D. He will carry the ball 20 times for 60 yards.
- Dwayne Bowe. This isn’t his fault. Dwayne Bowe won’t get the football because the pressure the Chiefs QB (just pick one out of a hat, who the hell knows who is starting). I like you Dwayne Bowe, its not your fault this week. 4 rec for 35 yards.
SLEEPER OF THE WEEK
- Dominik Hixon. With Plax not playing, I see Hixon getting more targets. I think he will put up decent numbers as he catches the ball 6 times for 70 yards and one score.
Well thats it this week, lets see how I do.
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