I don't like the looks of this week...Clearly, I haven't learned the dangers of picking too many road teams, so I feel a 2-12 week coming on here...Let's hope Weeds' strategy of always picking the favourite works here...
ATLANTA at Miami: The Marine Mammals were in the shitter losing 3 in a row before they were lucky enough to encounter a REALLY crappy team on the Week 8 schedule. The Dolphins will be looking to keep their gameplan against the Aints for this one...just run the ball against that awful run defence. The Dolphins would win this one if their run defence wasn't just as bad as Atlanta's, and if Atlanta wasn't first in rushing yards (TJ Duckett should be back in this game.) I'd like to remind everyone of what happened the last time the Fish faced a rushing tandem of the same calibre as this one...Larry and Priest churned up 183 yards and 3 TDs on the ground. Besides, there's only one player left on the Falcons with bad Super Bowl memories from Dolphins Stadium (Keith Brooking) Falcons by 14.
CAROLINA at Tampa Bay: The Panties swept the Sucs last season, and with Tampa Bay's current quarterback situation, I think this one's fairly obvious. And Tampa Bay lost to the 49ers...that's embarrassing! (I love it!) The only thing is the Succaqueers are unbeaten at home, so I'll throw in my usual Panties by 3 prediction, but I'll be cheering for a tie (or for Raymond James Stadium to collapse, whichever happens first.)
CINCINNATI at Baltimore: I also think this is going to be a close one...Cincinnati got 5 picks from Favre and still only won by 7. As we all know, the Nevermores have a great defence, but the Bengals actually allow fewer points per game. The Bengals will also need this one if they want to keep their lead on the Steelers and have a hope of winning the division (they have some tough games coming up in the second half of the season) Bengals by 3.
DETROIT at Minnesota: So, does the loss of Culpepper make Minnesota better? Possibly, (after all, Brad Johnson has a Super Bowl ring!) but I think it's more the pass defence's fault...overpaid, overrated Fred Smoot was scorched by Steve Smith for 201 yards last week! Lions by 14.
Houston at JACKSONVILLE: The Jags are 7th in total defence, I think the Cow Skulls' offence is going to be frustrated all day. However, Davis will be the reason why the Texans don't go 3 and out every time...the Jags don't have a very good run defence. Jags by 10.
Oakland at KANSAS CITY: KC is terrible against the pass (31st, right there ahead of the 49ers) but we'll see if injuries to Oakland's defence have made them just as bad. I predict big games for both quarterbacks. As far as running game, the Chiefs are sans Priest, which stops me from predicting a blowout for KC. Chiefs by 3.
SAN DIEGO at NY Jets: I don't think I have to point out that the Chargers are way better than their record. And LaDainian has thrown for as many touchdowns (3) as all Jersey/B quarterbacks put together this season. Superchargers by 10.
TENNESSEE at Cleveland: Two horrible teams, only one can lose. I don't think Drunk Driving Droughns will be able to have much of a game against the Titans D. If the Titans are going to do this, they're going to have to run the ball...the Browns allow 133 yards a game on the ground. Titans have allowed a league worst 17 passing TDs, but Trent Dildo has only thrown for 7 himself. Flaming Thumbtacks by 3.
CHICAGO at New Orleans: Chicago is riding a three game win streak, and New Orleans is riding a 4 game losing streak. Thomas Jones should also be able to run the ball right down their throats. Bears by 14, in a 14-0 game.
NY GIANTS at San Francisco: Lock of the Week. Frick, when did Jersey/A get a defence? They should have told me that before I picked (and bet on) Washington last week. Jersey/A by 28.
SEATTLE at Arizona: Interestingly, Zona won this game last season, and the only reason it was even close was because the Hags ran an interception back for a touchdown. They also only gave the ball to Alexander 12 times. But Zona also had Emmitt Smith last year and currently have no running game to speak of (31st in rushing offence, but still very much ahead of Philly *snicker*) Seahags by 7.
PITTSBURGH at Green Bay: Green Bay now has the dubious distinction of being the worst team in the NFC. Roethlisberger's out, but fortunately, Charlie Batch will only have to exist in those two seconds between the snap and handing the ball off to Willie. If they do let him throw it once or twice, he has receivers that will make him look good. And Batch can't possibly be any worse than Tommy Gunn, so Steelers by 7.
PHILADELPHIA at Washington: Seems the football Gods are punishing the Skins for running up the score against the 49ers in Week 7 with a 36-0 rout by Jersey/A in Week 8...Jesus! In this one, I have two hard stats to choose between. On one hand, NFC East teams are 13-1 at home, and on the other hand, Fat Andy is 18-3 in games following a loss. Not making it any easier is the fact that both teams just got blown out. I'll take Fat Andy's record though...I'm aware of TO's doubtful status, but Fat Andy amassed most of that 18-3 record before TO was an Eagle (although 1 of the 3 losses did come during his busted ankle, but we'll call that Koy Detmer's fault.) Eagles by 7.
Indianapolis at NEW ENGLAND: Pepto Bismol Upset of the Week. I'm aware of all New England's problems, and Indy's lack of problems. But for some reason, Indy always goes to pieces in Gillette Stadium...we've seen it many times, even though the Colts have always been the better team on paper. They've lost 6 in a row to the Patriots, two of those meetings knocked the Colts out of the playoffs. New England has hardly inspired anyone this season, but given their coach and their player personnel, I think they're just underachieving...Patriots by 3.
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