The big “break through” week hasn’t happened yet. I ended up 3-3 since I failed to follow my own consul and picked the Ravens over the Bills. I could always add that I did like the Colts for Monday night, but I didn’t think the play was strong enough. But, so far, I haven’t had a losing week (if you don’t count the “vig”). Here go this week’s selections:
Cleveland 3 ST. LOUIS: I like Cleveland by only slightly more. Have to pass.
CHICAGO 5 Detroit: Another close one, I’m leaning toward the Bears, but it’s another pass.
Indianapolis 6½ CAROLINA: I’m always uncomfortable with the Colts, but I make them a two-touchdown pick so they become BEST BET ONE.
New York Giants 9½ MIAMI: This is a close call for me; I make the Giants a 16 ½ point favorite, which gives them enough of an edge to BEST BET TWO.
TENNESSEE 7 Oakland: This line looks about right so this game is a pass.
Philadelphia 1 MINNESOTA: Too close. Pass.
Pittsburgh 3½ CINCINNATI: The Steelers let me down last week, but I like them big here. The Steelers are BEST BET THREE.
NEW YORK JETS 3 Buffalo: My numbers say this game is even, and my experience tells me to pass it no matter what.
SAN DIEGO 9½ Houston: I figure this game to be closer. A lot closer. Huston is BEST BET FOUR.
TAMPA BAY 4 Jacksonville: I’m leaning toward Jacksonville, but not strong enough making this game a pass.
New Orleans 2½ SAN FRANCISCO: This line looks right, pass.
NEW ENGLAND 16 Washington: About what I’d make this game. Pass.
MONDAY NIGHT
DENVER 3 Green Bay: I see this game as completely backward. The Packers win big. BEST BET FIVE.
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