NFL Picks

To re-cap a superior day:

First of, I’ve always warned that any of my selections concerning the Buffalo Bills are tainted by way too much information. I know how horrible they are. The fact they were favored in their debacle over the Colts should have (and actually did) send up a bunch of red flags. A more objective view would have made me strongly caution against playing this game but the logic was so overwhelming that I ended up on the wrong side.
So far: 0-1

Chicago and Detroit: This was a primary reason for me deciding to post picks again. The Bears easily covered by two touchdowns and only their dealers can explain how the book makers settled on a three point line.
So far: 1-1

Huston gave New England eight points and I understood the “rationale’ for this one. I didn’t accept it and the Patriots had a disappointing game but managed to cover.
So far: 2-1

The Jets just finished humiliating the Bengals and I sure missed out on that one. My guess is there’s a conspiracy in the NFL to allow the Jets a glimmer of hope. I believe this joke will be replayed Saturday and I’ll wait to see the line.
So far: 2-2

San Francisco and St. Louis: The line was feasible but the reality was even more obvious. The 49ers beat the Rams like a mule easily covering the 8 points.
So far: 3-2

Atlanta gave 2 points to Tampa Bay. Not nearly enough and Falcons won by ten, the more realistic line.
So far: 4-2

I didn’t really understand Arizona giving Green Bay any points and my reasoning proved sound as the Packers won outright.
So far: 5-2

The Baltimore Ravens proved themselves to be a non-contender by squeaking by the Raiders and unable to cover a more then realistic spread. They’ve just plain gone bad.
So far: 5-3

The Chargers failed to cover by half a point and ruined my day. Big difference between 5-4 and 6-3 in the gambling world. Though once again I’m better then most ‘professionals” it’s nothing to brag about. And if I had heeded my own advice I would have steered clear of the Bills-Colts embarrassment and ended up 5-3. As it is, I wound up 5-4.

There’s a lot that can be said for the lack of integrity in the NFL but it is kind of obvious. Next week starts a whole new season as far as betting goes. Everybody will be trying, nobody will be throwing any games, and the contenders will whip the pretenders. See you Friday.

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