Week 2 was one to be forgotten. An embarrassing 5-11 overall record with 1-4 in SC picks isn't going to cut it. But aside from that Week 2 was full of injuries. Jamaal Charles, AJ Green, RG3, Knowshon Moreno, DeSean Jackson and Mark Ingram all went down. Not to mention the news of Adrian Peterson being shut down because of child abuse allegations. By the way, has the NFL ever been in a worse place than now with Ray Rice, Peterson, Greg Hardy, Jonathan Dwyer and Ray MacDonald all being in the headlines for some sort of domestic abuse? Anyway, Week 3 brings a Super Bowl rematch between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Denver has a revamped defense as 9 of 11 starters this year that did not play in the Super Bowl. This week I have to make it quick on the picks since I've spent this week moving to Bristol, Connecticut. Here we go.
SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)
BILLS -2.5 over Chargers Buffalo strong at home, SD still celebrating Seattle win
Cowboys -1 over RAMS Cowboys started better than expected, take down depleted Rams
Packers +2.5 over LIONS Detroit has no secondary, Rodgers and Co. go off
CARDINALS +3 over 49ers Arizona keeps it close even without Palmer
PANTHERS -3.5 over Steelers Cam came back strong and defense looks great
Other NFL in 10 or less
FALCONS -6.5 over Bucs Too much firepower for Falcons at home
Redskins +6.5 over EAGLES Cousins looked great and Eagles slow coming off big win
GIANTS +2 over Texans Giants stink but Texans coming from Oakland
SAINTS -10 over Vikings Saints turn it up after 0-2 start
BENGALS -6.5 over Titans Bengals D too tough for Tennessee
BROWNS +1.5 over Ravens Cleveland riding high after win over Saints
Colts -7 over JAGUARS Jags have no offense and no defense
Raiders +14 over PATRIOTS Only because it's 14 points
Broncos +5 over SEAHAWKS Peyton has been waiting for a rematch
DOLPHINS -4 over Chiefs No Jamaal Charles means big problems for Chiefs
JETS -3 over Bears Geno Smith plays better at home, so does defense
SuperContest
Last Week: 1-4
Season Total: 3-7
Overall
Last Week: 5-11
Season Total: 11-21
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
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
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
Monday, November 25, 2013
NFL Week 12 Pick'em
This is not good. We can't seem to shake this funk and get any traction. We continue to barely hold our heads above water in the SuperContest. But, we are still within striking distance of a decent year and with a few good weeks to end the season we could end up with some profit. In the big game last week the Broncos beat the undefeated Chiefs 27-17. This week all eyes will be on Denver again when they head to New England. I also think I need to change things up this week as we'll have all games with ten words or less breakdowns. Maybe that will bring us home the goods.
SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)
Bucs +9 over LIONS Glennon has been getting better each week.
CHIEFS -4.5 over Chargers KC picks themselves back up after first loss.
RAMS -1.5 over Bears Rams off bye, Cutler still out.
Panthers -4.5 over DOLPHINS Rolling with hottest team in the NFL.
CARDINALS -2.5 over Colts Don't sleep on the Cards at home.
Other NFL in 10 or less
FALCONS +7.5 over Saints I'll take more than a TD in a rivalry game.
Jaguars +10 over TEXANS Guess I'll take the points if I have to.
Vikings +4 over PACKERS Tolzien has looked horrible, can't trust GB til Rodgers returns.
BROWNS -2 over Steelers Pittsburgh has been a bad road team.
RAVENS -3.5 over Jets Rice finally showed up, while Jets looked abysmal last week.
RAIDERS +1 over Titans Jennings running well and McGloin looked solid.
GIANTS -2.5 over Cowboys Giants seem to be heading in the right direction.
PATRIOTS +1.5 over Broncos Remember Patriots-Saints? Same thing here.
49ers -5.5 over REDSKINS Niners come out strong after 2-game slide.
SuperContest
Last Week: 2-2-1
Season Total: 28-24-3
Overall
Last Week: 5-8-2
Season Total: 78-77-6
SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)
Bucs +9 over LIONS Glennon has been getting better each week.
CHIEFS -4.5 over Chargers KC picks themselves back up after first loss.
RAMS -1.5 over Bears Rams off bye, Cutler still out.
Panthers -4.5 over DOLPHINS Rolling with hottest team in the NFL.
CARDINALS -2.5 over Colts Don't sleep on the Cards at home.
Other NFL in 10 or less
FALCONS +7.5 over Saints I'll take more than a TD in a rivalry game.
Jaguars +10 over TEXANS Guess I'll take the points if I have to.
Vikings +4 over PACKERS Tolzien has looked horrible, can't trust GB til Rodgers returns.
BROWNS -2 over Steelers Pittsburgh has been a bad road team.
RAVENS -3.5 over Jets Rice finally showed up, while Jets looked abysmal last week.
RAIDERS +1 over Titans Jennings running well and McGloin looked solid.
GIANTS -2.5 over Cowboys Giants seem to be heading in the right direction.
PATRIOTS +1.5 over Broncos Remember Patriots-Saints? Same thing here.
49ers -5.5 over REDSKINS Niners come out strong after 2-game slide.
SuperContest
Last Week: 2-2-1
Season Total: 28-24-3
Overall
Last Week: 5-8-2
Season Total: 78-77-6
Thursday, October 24, 2013
NFL Week 8 Pick'em
Well, it looks like we're going the wrong way. Even the SuperContest numbers took a big hit going 1-4. All I can say is I'm glad I'm not using real money. The Bears, Lions and Chiefs all were games that didn't go our way at the end and could have made our final numbers look a little different if they did. Not only did our picks go down last week, but so did many key players (Doug Martin and Reggie Wayne to name a few). Nonetheless, on to Week 8! A lot of big numbers this week as 10 of the 13 games are hovering around a touchdown or more. We have another game being played in London, this time it's San Francisco and Jacksonville. The NFL really gave them some gems to watch this year. And other than the Cowboys-Lions, there isn't one game I will make a point to watch this weekend. But, we still have to watch our fantasy players and make some picks. So, here we go.
SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)
Falcons +2.5 over CARDINALS
No Julio Jones and no Roddy White apparently was no problem for Matt Ryan and the Falcons last week against Tampa Bay. I think the Bucs horrible defense had something to do with it though. But, without two of the best receivers in the league, Atlanta wideout Harry Douglas had a breakout performance. He finished with 149 yards, one TD and caught all seven of the passes thrown his way. Now he gets to face off against emerging shut down corner Patrick Peterson. Arizona has a decent defense but Carson Palmer has been a turnover machine. Coming into the season I thought he would have this offense back to the Kurt Warner days but he's looked terrible and Larry Fitzgerald fighting injuries doesn't help. In the end, the Falcons put up points and Arizona doesn't score enough.
RAIDERS +3 over Steelers
Pittsburgh has gotten two straight wins after losing its first four games of the year, the last coming against rival Baltimore. Ben Roethlisberger has been average throwing seven touchdowns and five interceptions, but their defense is starting to come around giving up only 22 points in their last two games. The Oakland Raiders will be coming off their bye week and Terrell Pryor has been very comfortable at home as the Raiders have won the two games he's started in the Black Hole. Wide receiver Denarius Moore has also been a pleasant surprise with 399 yards and four TD's. These teams played last season in Oakland, a game they won 34-31 on the leg of Sebastian Janikowski as time expired. I see this game being low scoring this time around but Oakland keeping it close and possibly even winning again.
Panthers -6 over BUCS
Cam Newton has this offense on fire right now scoring 65 points in the last two games and has completed 35 of 43 passes in those game. The defense has played all year as well, giving up only 13.8 points per game. Carolina was one of those bang or bust teams coming into the year and after a slow start might have found their rhythm. The Bucs on the other had keep adding to their troubles. Last week their standout running back Doug Martin tore his labrum and will be out indefinitely. Now they must turn to rookie RB Mike James and will join fellow rookie QB Mike Glennon in the backfield. Glennon has developed good chemistry with veteran WR Vincent Jackson their last two games connecting for 252 yards and 4 TD's. But they've still lost those games by more than a touchdown. Carolina is playing great on both sides of the ball and should cover this road Thursday night game.
Seahawks -11 over RAMS
Seattle continues to show they are one of the best teams in the league with one of the top defenses that should feast on a depleted St. Louis Rams team. Franchise quarterback Sam Bradford was lost for the season last week for the Rams with a torn ACL. They will now give the ball to Kellen Clemens who hasn't started a game since 2011. This is a horrible spot to put in Clemens and will turn out very badly for the eight year pro. The Seahawks have forced a NFC leading 11 interceptions and will be ball hawking all game especially with the Rams lack of running game. Seattle's Marshawn Lynch will also most likely be in beastmode as St. Louis is one of the league's worst run stoppers. Two scores is a lot on the road but the Rams have nothing good to offer.
PATRIOTS -7 over Dolphins
I will honestly say it was tough for me to find another game I was overly confident in. But Tom Brady at home is hard to overlook. I don't take too much out of their 30-27 OT loss to the Jets last week because the Jets always play them tough. But one thing I do take into consideration is the return of tight end Rob Gronkowski. Gronk finished his first game back with eight receptions and 114 yards. Brady only has one touchdown in his last three games but the Dolphins pass defense nothing special and could be what he needs to put up big numbers. Miami has been on a downward spiral losing three straight after winning three straight to begin the year. Tannehill has five INT's in those losses and they still have no running game to speak of. Take New England at home as Brady will connect with Gronk for two touchdowns.
Other NFL in 10 or less
49ers -16.5 over Jaguars Not taking the Jags again until they cover.
LIONS -3 over Cowboys No Murray will hurt the Cowboys.
Giants +6 over EAGLES First win inspires Giants to keep it close.
CHIEFS -7.5 over Browns Browns will be lucky to score 10 points.
Bills +12 over SAINTS Graham's status in question, Bill's slow game down.
BENGALS -6.5 over Jets Jets come down after emotional win against Pats.
BRONCOS -13 over Redskins Skins travel west for a beating, Peyton's angry.
Packers -9.5 over VIKINGS Vikings in complete disarray, Rodgers rolling.
SuperContest
Last Week: 1-4
Season Total: 18-16-1
Overall
Last Week: 6-9
Season Total: 54-49-3
SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)
Falcons +2.5 over CARDINALS
No Julio Jones and no Roddy White apparently was no problem for Matt Ryan and the Falcons last week against Tampa Bay. I think the Bucs horrible defense had something to do with it though. But, without two of the best receivers in the league, Atlanta wideout Harry Douglas had a breakout performance. He finished with 149 yards, one TD and caught all seven of the passes thrown his way. Now he gets to face off against emerging shut down corner Patrick Peterson. Arizona has a decent defense but Carson Palmer has been a turnover machine. Coming into the season I thought he would have this offense back to the Kurt Warner days but he's looked terrible and Larry Fitzgerald fighting injuries doesn't help. In the end, the Falcons put up points and Arizona doesn't score enough.
RAIDERS +3 over Steelers
Pittsburgh has gotten two straight wins after losing its first four games of the year, the last coming against rival Baltimore. Ben Roethlisberger has been average throwing seven touchdowns and five interceptions, but their defense is starting to come around giving up only 22 points in their last two games. The Oakland Raiders will be coming off their bye week and Terrell Pryor has been very comfortable at home as the Raiders have won the two games he's started in the Black Hole. Wide receiver Denarius Moore has also been a pleasant surprise with 399 yards and four TD's. These teams played last season in Oakland, a game they won 34-31 on the leg of Sebastian Janikowski as time expired. I see this game being low scoring this time around but Oakland keeping it close and possibly even winning again.
Panthers -6 over BUCS
Cam Newton has this offense on fire right now scoring 65 points in the last two games and has completed 35 of 43 passes in those game. The defense has played all year as well, giving up only 13.8 points per game. Carolina was one of those bang or bust teams coming into the year and after a slow start might have found their rhythm. The Bucs on the other had keep adding to their troubles. Last week their standout running back Doug Martin tore his labrum and will be out indefinitely. Now they must turn to rookie RB Mike James and will join fellow rookie QB Mike Glennon in the backfield. Glennon has developed good chemistry with veteran WR Vincent Jackson their last two games connecting for 252 yards and 4 TD's. But they've still lost those games by more than a touchdown. Carolina is playing great on both sides of the ball and should cover this road Thursday night game.
Seahawks -11 over RAMS
Seattle continues to show they are one of the best teams in the league with one of the top defenses that should feast on a depleted St. Louis Rams team. Franchise quarterback Sam Bradford was lost for the season last week for the Rams with a torn ACL. They will now give the ball to Kellen Clemens who hasn't started a game since 2011. This is a horrible spot to put in Clemens and will turn out very badly for the eight year pro. The Seahawks have forced a NFC leading 11 interceptions and will be ball hawking all game especially with the Rams lack of running game. Seattle's Marshawn Lynch will also most likely be in beastmode as St. Louis is one of the league's worst run stoppers. Two scores is a lot on the road but the Rams have nothing good to offer.
PATRIOTS -7 over Dolphins
I will honestly say it was tough for me to find another game I was overly confident in. But Tom Brady at home is hard to overlook. I don't take too much out of their 30-27 OT loss to the Jets last week because the Jets always play them tough. But one thing I do take into consideration is the return of tight end Rob Gronkowski. Gronk finished his first game back with eight receptions and 114 yards. Brady only has one touchdown in his last three games but the Dolphins pass defense nothing special and could be what he needs to put up big numbers. Miami has been on a downward spiral losing three straight after winning three straight to begin the year. Tannehill has five INT's in those losses and they still have no running game to speak of. Take New England at home as Brady will connect with Gronk for two touchdowns.
Other NFL in 10 or less
49ers -16.5 over Jaguars Not taking the Jags again until they cover.
LIONS -3 over Cowboys No Murray will hurt the Cowboys.
Giants +6 over EAGLES First win inspires Giants to keep it close.
CHIEFS -7.5 over Browns Browns will be lucky to score 10 points.
Bills +12 over SAINTS Graham's status in question, Bill's slow game down.
BENGALS -6.5 over Jets Jets come down after emotional win against Pats.
BRONCOS -13 over Redskins Skins travel west for a beating, Peyton's angry.
Packers -9.5 over VIKINGS Vikings in complete disarray, Rodgers rolling.
SuperContest
Last Week: 1-4
Season Total: 18-16-1
Overall
Last Week: 6-9
Season Total: 54-49-3
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