NFL Picks

Two things that I should have mentioned last time. I have a prejudice against the Colts and Bills. Not that it would have changed my picks, but I tend to downgrade both teams. I think the Colts are overrated (I know, they are World Champs, maybe it’s just because I don’t like Payton Manning) and Buffalo is just one of those teams that can’t close the deal. Last week is a good example. That being said, take my picks on those teams with that in mind. And with that in mind here’s last week’s results.
Indy stomped New Orleans. At the half I looked pretty good, but the Saints collapsed and they got crushed. Huston giving points should have warned me that the Chiefs were worse then I expected. I went the wrong way there. The Bills almost pulled the upset, but, true to their form they blew the game, but did cover. A best bet down the drain. The Steelers made me even when they crushed Cleveland. Atlanta is going to be lucky to win a game this year and my third best (but slightly hesitant) bet came through making me two and one. New England handled the Jets nicely and me 3-1 on Best Bets. A 75% win on week one is a pretty good start. Now for week two:

Buffalo is getting 9 ½ from Pittsburgh. I can’t see the Bills doing better then a field goal or two and figure the Steelers to cover this.

Cleveland is getting 6 ½ from the Bengals. Less then a touchdown. I’ll pass.

Indianapolis –6 ½ from the Titans. I think the Saints are a better team then the Titans, so I have to go with the Colts on this one.

Huston is –6 ½ against the Panthers. That’s more like it. Pass here, too.

San Francisco is getting three from St.Louis. Give the points; the 49’ers are very overrated. BEST BET.

Green Bay only gets a point from the Giants. Too many questions here. Pass.

Atlanta gets ten points from Jacksonville. Should be a lot more, but they don’t dare. Jags cover, BEST BET TWO.

New Orleans gives 3 ½ to Tampa. The Saints bounce back big. BEST BET THREE.

Minnesota gets three from Detroit. Who know? Who cares? Pass.

Dallas only giving up three and a half to Miami? That’s about half of what I expected. Despite Dallas’ new coach, they should be bigger. This is one of those suspicious lines that keep me from making the Cowboys a best bet. Pass.

Seattle –3 against Arizona. Nobody’s too sure about Arizona, but I am. Take the Seahawks as my FOURTH BEST BET.

The Jets getting ten from the Ravens? Last week they only got three from New England. Take the Jets.

Oakland gets ten from Denver. Maybe because the Broncos only squeaked by the Bills. I like the broncos, and, dare I say it? My FIFTH BEST BET!

The Chiefs get 11 ½ from the Bears. After getting slapped by Huston it’s no wonder. I think the Chiefs can stay close, but this is too iffy.

The Chargers get 3 ½ from New England. I thought they were the better team last year. Think I’ll pass and see how good the Pats are when they can’t steal signals.

Monday night is Washington +6 ½ from the Eagles. I like the Eagles and if I’m ahead here, they’re a BEST BET. Otherwise, I’ll need time to regroup and just pass.

Five, maybe six Best Bets. Anything less then 4 and two is a big disappointment.