Joe: MIN. This would be so Browns to go out and dominate the Vikings. Those random wins against the Steelers, the Mangenious blowout of the Patriots, the pick 6's and fake punt in New Orleans all could lead to another out of the blue win (cover) for the new look Browns but I'm calling BS. I will never root for them to lose but I can't see more than 4 wins this year and 2 top-10 picks when the Colts struggle with a top flight schedule. Oh, and there's this Peterson fella that will go for almost 200 yards.
Mike: CLE. I know, I know. I am such a homer. But listen yo. The Browns run defense has been fantastic after the first two games. I have the faith that AP will be held under 100 yards today. Okay, held under 150 -- hm... under 175 yards today. Next, the Vikings still have Christian Ponder under center. If the Browns do contain the running game, they'll be in good position to keep this a low scoring game. Now let's look at the Browns offense. Yes, they're starting Brian Hoyer today but is he really that much of a downgrade from Brandon Weeden? We'll soon find out. Be pretty cool to have found the next Tom Brady. And yes, Cleveland will be playing without Trent Richardson. But really, he had very few amazing runs during his 18 game tenure. I think he was drafted too high at #3 overall last year. All in all, the Browns really aren't as bad off as the national media is making them out to be. Barkevious Mingo looked great last week, Josh Gordon is back, a more accurate quarterback will be running the plays. I think it's obvious -- the Browns will cover.
FINAL: Cleveland by 4. The Pull-Out-All-The-Stops win followed by next weeks dramatic letdown at home to the Bengals.
Green Bay (-2.5) @ Cincinnati
J: GB. That Rodgers guy, he good.
M: CIN. No doubt, he is good. But the Bengals have better receivers.
Green Bay (-2.5) @ Cincinnati
J: GB. That Rodgers guy, he good.
M: CIN. No doubt, he is good. But the Bengals have better receivers.
FINAL: Cincinnati by 4. Dramatic come from behind win leads to extreme letdown in Cleveland next week?
St. Louis (+3.5) @ Dallas
J: STL. The Cowboys just aren't ready yet while the Rams are kinda sneaky good.
M: DAL. I think you've been hanging out with OSU players and the second hand smoke is affecting your choices. Cowboys in a blowout.
St. Louis (+3.5) @ Dallas
J: STL. The Cowboys just aren't ready yet while the Rams are kinda sneaky good.
M: DAL. I think you've been hanging out with OSU players and the second hand smoke is affecting your choices. Cowboys in a blowout.
FINAL: Dallas by 24. What's going on?!? Mike's hitting everything.
Detroit (+1.5) @ Washington
J: DET. The Redskins haven't stopped anyone all season. Let's see Stafford's Mighty Shoulder throw it 50 times this week for 4 TDs. OK, maybe that's just my fantasy hope but it also could be reality.
M: DET. I'm pulling for the Redskins actually. But Griffin is clearly not his mobile self which makes him a below-average quarterback.
Detroit (+1.5) @ Washington
J: DET. The Redskins haven't stopped anyone all season. Let's see Stafford's Mighty Shoulder throw it 50 times this week for 4 TDs. OK, maybe that's just my fantasy hope but it also could be reality.
M: DET. I'm pulling for the Redskins actually. But Griffin is clearly not his mobile self which makes him a below-average quarterback.
FINAL: Detroit by 7. Even the absence of Bush couldn't help RG 0-3 from fumbling this one away.
San Diego (+3.5) @ Tennessee
J: TEN. Sure the Chargers traveled across the country and beat Philly last week. Turns out, Philly stinks. Unfortunately, Lightning won't strike twice (see what I did there?).
M: SD. Technically, Tennessee isn't *all* the way across the country.
San Diego (+3.5) @ Tennessee
J: TEN. Sure the Chargers traveled across the country and beat Philly last week. Turns out, Philly stinks. Unfortunately, Lightning won't strike twice (see what I did there?).
M: SD. Technically, Tennessee isn't *all* the way across the country.
FINAL: Tennessee by 3. Damn half points.
Tampa Bay (+7.5) @ New England
J: TB. TB is 2 plays from being 2-0 instead of 0-2. Thems the breaks. They'll be 0-3 after the game but it'll be another close heartbreaking loss when Freeman turns it over late.
M: TB. Ugh. I kind of agree with you. The Patriots have squeaked out two close wins while the Bucs have dropped two close ones of their own. I'm changing my pick to TB.
Tampa Bay (+7.5) @ New England
J: TB. TB is 2 plays from being 2-0 instead of 0-2. Thems the breaks. They'll be 0-3 after the game but it'll be another close heartbreaking loss when Freeman turns it over late.
M: TB. Ugh. I kind of agree with you. The Patriots have squeaked out two close wins while the Bucs have dropped two close ones of their own. I'm changing my pick to TB.
FINAL: New England by 20. As always, don't follow Joe's advice.
Arizona (+7.5) @ New Orleans
J: ARI. Of course I'm going with Carson Palmer. He's the master of the garbage time TD to cover the spread.
M: NO. Sorry. This is my lock of the week. You lose! Good day sir!
Arizona (+7.5) @ New Orleans
J: ARI. Of course I'm going with Carson Palmer. He's the master of the garbage time TD to cover the spread.
M: NO. Sorry. This is my lock of the week. You lose! Good day sir!
FINAL: New Orleans by 24. Too bad the 'Lock of the Week' doesn't give bonus points. I'm going to make mine 'Whoever Plays Jacksonville'
New York Giants (+1.5) @ Carolina
J: CAR. Not sure how they came up with this line but I'm sticking with my theory that the Giants aren't that good. Although since they're on the road they'll probably win by 20.
M: NYG. The Giants getting points against the Panthers? Huh? Is this 2004?
New York Giants (+1.5) @ Carolina
J: CAR. Not sure how they came up with this line but I'm sticking with my theory that the Giants aren't that good. Although since they're on the road they'll probably win by 20.
M: NYG. The Giants getting points against the Panthers? Huh? Is this 2004?
FINAL: Carolina by 38!!! Are the Jets the best New York team??
Houston (-2.5) @ Baltimore
J: HOU. No Ray Rice, No Ray Lewis, No Ed Reed (starting for the Texans today) = no win for the Ravens.
M: HOU. Chicken and rice.
Houston (-2.5) @ Baltimore
J: HOU. No Ray Rice, No Ray Lewis, No Ed Reed (starting for the Texans today) = no win for the Ravens.
M: HOU. Chicken and rice.
FINAL: Baltimore by 21. Spot on analysis.
Atlanta (+1.5) @ Miami
J: MIA. Could Miami win the AFC East? Probably not, but at least they're making it interesting.
M: ATL. If I had to root for a new AFC East champ, yeah, it would be the Dolphins. I don't know why I always go for the Falcons to win.
Atlanta (+1.5) @ Miami
J: MIA. Could Miami win the AFC East? Probably not, but at least they're making it interesting.
M: ATL. If I had to root for a new AFC East champ, yeah, it would be the Dolphins. I don't know why I always go for the Falcons to win.
FINAL: Miami by 4. Those first two Browns losses are looking better already.
Buffalo (+2.5) @ New York Jets
J: BUF. Why are the Jets favored in any game?
M: NYJ. Because the Jets defense is actually pretty good.
Buffalo (+2.5) @ New York Jets
J: BUF. Why are the Jets favored in any game?
M: NYJ. Because the Jets defense is actually pretty good.
FINAL: New York Jets by 7. I can only name one Jets defender & he can only name one of his kids.
Indianapolis (+10.5) @ San Francisco
J: IND. Waaaaaaay too many points for Luck's late game TDs and the excitement a trade for an average running back can bring to a team.
M: SF. Trent Richardson. 15 touches. 45 yards.
Indianapolis (+10.5) @ San Francisco
J: IND. Waaaaaaay too many points for Luck's late game TDs and the excitement a trade for an average running back can bring to a team.
M: SF. Trent Richardson. 15 touches. 45 yards.
FINAL: Indianapolis by 20. Shocker of the week. Richardson 13 carries for 37 yards (2.7 ypc) and a TD.
Jacksonville (+19.5) @ Seattle
J: SEA. The last 20 times a NFL spread has been at least 17 points, the underdog is 19-1 against the spread. This game would have had to be 25 points and I still might have taken Seattle.
M: SEA. I have a feeling the Seahawks will show no mercy. Don't let the kids watch.
Jacksonville (+19.5) @ Seattle
J: SEA. The last 20 times a NFL spread has been at least 17 points, the underdog is 19-1 against the spread. This game would have had to be 25 points and I still might have taken Seattle.
M: SEA. I have a feeling the Seahawks will show no mercy. Don't let the kids watch.
FINAL: Seattle by 28. Line would have had to be 28.5 for Joe to take the Jags.
Sunday Night
Chicago (-2.5) @ Pittsburgh
J: CHI. First time ever both the Steelers and Ravens are home dogs on the same Sunday. They're not good.
M: CHI. Look at you with your NFL trivia. I guess it pays off to spend half your life scrolling through Twitter.
Sunday Night
Chicago (-2.5) @ Pittsburgh
J: CHI. First time ever both the Steelers and Ravens are home dogs on the same Sunday. They're not good.
M: CHI. Look at you with your NFL trivia. I guess it pays off to spend half your life scrolling through Twitter.
FINAL: Chicago by 17. It's closer to 75% of my time but who's counting. All I'm counting is Steeler losses.
Monday Night
Oakland (+14.5) @ Denver
J: DEN. Again, a ton of points but that's exactly what the Broncos will score. It's not hard to cover two touchdowns when you score in the 40s.
M: DEN. You talked me into it. Do you think TPryor will be the starter all year?
Monday Night
Oakland (+14.5) @ Denver
J: DEN. Again, a ton of points but that's exactly what the Broncos will score. It's not hard to cover two touchdowns when you score in the 40s.
M: DEN. You talked me into it. Do you think TPryor will be the starter all year?
FINAL: Denver by 16. So Denver *only* scored 37. Then I lose in fantasy by McFadden throwing a 4th quarter TD followed by him rushing in a garbage TD with a minute left. (I feel better now)
Did you see that Oakland line? Flynn would be dead by halftime if he started.
Week 3 Results
Joe: 8-8
Mike: 10-6
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