NFL Week 16 Pick'em

Our second strong week in a row has a in position to finish the year with a little bit of extra money in our pockets.  The trip to Las Vegas was a little bit of a success but it was horrible watching my Detroit Lions lose on a 61-yard FG to the Ravens 18-16.  The Cowboys had their end of the year meltdown as well with the Packers rallying from 23-points down to win 37-36.  Arizona almost gave me a heart attack giving up 17 points in the final 3:12 to the Titans but pulled it out in OT 37-34.  And I can't forget to mention the day Jamaal Charles had combining for 215 yards and five touchdowns propelling many fantasy teams in the finals and bouncing two of my teams out of the playoffs.  We still haven't had a losing SuperContest week since Week 7 but we haven't gained much ground as we've been going back and forth between 3-2 and 2-2-1.  This week there are many teams that are trying to stay in the playoff hunt.  No teams in the NFC have clinched their division yet and three teams are still competing in the NFC North.  Time to get in the holiday spirit and get some extra cash for more presents!

SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)

PANTHERS -3 over Saints     Carolina wants revenge and Saints completely different on the road.

RAMS -3.5 over Bucs     Rams carry momentum from Saints win against hapless Bucs.

Browns +2 over JETS     Browns D will force TO's from Jets rookie Smith.

Steelers +1 over PACKERS     Pittsburgh trying to crawl back into playoff picture.

Giants +9 over LIONS     Lions have lost 8 straight games in December and January.


Other NFL

Dolphins -3 over BILLS     Miami still fighting for playoffs, Bills struggled against JAX.

REDSKINS +3 over Cowboys     Cousins has Skins competing, should get win at home.

EAGLES -3 over Bears     Foles and Eagles will shine on Sunday night.

CHIEFS -6.5 over Colts     KC is dominating again and Charles tough to stop.

BENGALS -7.5 over Vikings     Bengals 5th best D will be the difference.

Broncos -10.5 over TEXANS     Not picking Texans again with 2-10-2 ATS record.

JAGUARS +4 over Titans     Don't know why I've picked Jacksonville so much this year.

Cardinals +10.5 over SEAHAWKS     Arizona will be best team to not make the playoffs.

Raiders +10 over CHARGERS     Jennings been playing well, could keep OAK in it.

Patriots PK over RAVENS     Ravens not as good as record shows.

49ERS -13.5 over Falcons     Last game in Candlestick will be a blowout.


SuperContest
Last Week:  3-2
Season Total:  39-32-4

Overall
Last Week:  11-5
Season Total:  114-102-7

NFL Week 15 Pick'em

After a solid 12-4 last week we crept back above .500 with three weeks left.  We watched the first week of snow games and I was surprised how many points were scored.  Calvin Johnson turned into the abominable snowman but the Lions couldn't stop LeSean McCoy as he rushed for an Eagles franchise record 217 yards and Philly won 34-20 thanks to 28 fourth quarter points.  In the big game of the week, San Francisco squeaked by Seattle 19-17.  In the wildest finishes, New England scored 13 points in the final 1:01 with the help of an onside kick and a Billy Cundiff missed last second 58-yard field goal to edge the Browns.  Also, after sleep walking through most of the game the Vikings and Ravens came alive in the final 2:05 scoring five combined touchdowns, but Baltimore had the last laugh with a Marlon Brown TD reception for the 29-26 win.  I'm really excited for this week as I'll be in Las Vegas for the games.  Hopefully I'll be able to turn these picks into some real money!

SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)

Cardinals -2.5 over TITANS     Cardinals 5-1 in last six, Titans 1-4 in last five.

COLTS -5.5 over Texans     Houston doesn't care anymore.

JAGUARS +2.5 over Bills     Jags extend 3 game win streak at home.

Patriots -1 over DOLPHINS      Tom Brady will show us he can win without Gronk.

Chiefs -4.5 over RAIDERS     KC getting back to dominance over bad teams.


Other NFL

Chargers +10.5 over BRONCOS     Let's go with that Peyton struggles in cold theory again.

Redskins +6.5 over FALCONS     Starting Cousins is the best move Skins made all year.

49ers -5.5 over BUCS     SF rides momentum of Seattle win.

RAMS +5.5 over Saints     Rams a solid home team, Saints a bad road team.

GIANTS +6.5 over Seahawks     Brown keeps NY in if Eli doesn't throw them out.

Bears PK over BROWNS     Starting Cutler a bad decision but Browns are bad.

Eagles -4.5 over VIKINGS     No Peterson for Vikes and Foles should put up points.

PANTHERS -11 over Jets     Jets will have a hard time scoring in Carolina.

Packers +7 over COWBOYS     It's December, time for a Tony Romo collapse.

STEELERS +3 over Bengals     I'll take Pittsburgh at home in primetime.

Ravens +6 over LIONS     6 too much for defending champs, Stafford starting to slip.


SuperContest
Last Week:  3-2
Season Total:  36-30-4

Overall
Last Week:  12-4
Season Total:  103-97-7

NFL Week 14 Pick'em

After a 4-11-1 record last week, for the first time all year we are under .500 overall.  Not a good feeling.  The SuperContest is still decent as we split again at 2-2-1.  We saw some teams flex their muscle as Denver overcame an early deficit to take down the Chiefs for the second time in three weeks and Seattle proved they are the team to beat in the NFC, blowing out the Saints 34-7.  We also saw Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin, not only affect the game but also the betting outcome.  Tomlin was clearly where he shouldn't be on the field, you can tell he knew what he was doing by his wry smile after the play.  He ended up getting in the way of Jacoby Jones, who would have been gone for a touchdown on a punt return.  Baltimore had to settle for a field goal and missed covering by one point.  This week we have two games that feature division rivals when New Orleans hosts Carolina and Seattle travels to San Francisco.  These are going to be the hardest to call but let's get into it.

SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)

JAGUARS +3 over Texans     Jags playing better and are at home in primetime.

Chiefs -3 over REDSKINS     KC defense too good for RG3.

STEELERS -3 over Dolphins     Big Ben is putting up points, while D coming around.

Titans +12 over BRONCOS     Too cold for Peyton, CJ2K keeps it close.

CHARGERS -3 over Giants     I have no faith in Eli on the road.


Other NFL

Vikings +7 over RAVENS     Baltimore hasn't blown too many teams out this year.

PATRIOTS -10 over Browns     Browns can't keep up with Brady.

Raiders +3 over JETS     NYJ have hit a nasty wall since beating Saints.

BENGALS -6.5 over Colts     Red Rocket goes off against bad D.

SAINTS -3 over Panthers     Saints find offense at home to stop Panthers win streak.

EAGLES -3 over Lions     Foles has offense on point, Stafford throwing too many INT's.

BUCS -2.5 over Bills     Buffalo struggles on the road, 1-4 ATS.

CARDINALS -6.5 over Rams     Arizona at home and Palmer finally looks good.

Seahawks +3 over 49ERS     Seattle rides momentum from stomping of Saints.

Falcons +3 over PACKERS     Green Bay 0-5 ATS since Rodgers went out.

BEARS PK over Cowboys     McCown clicking with Jeffery, let's see if defense shows up.


SuperContest
Last Week:  2-2-1
Season Total:  33-28-4

Overall
Last Week:  4-11-1
Season Total:  91-93-7