The Doc's Week Eleven Picks
Well, I've been struggling
around the .500 mark for the past few weeks, and I'm trying to break out
of the blahs. Like most weeks this year, I'm looking for the favorites
to have a big, big weekend.
Picks appear
in bold.
Miami (+3) at Carolina
The Panthers have been playing better, and Ronnie Brown is out, so why
take the Fins? Two words: Jake, Delhomme.
Cleveland at Detroit
(-3.5)
Does anyone care about the reason I'm taking the Lions? If you do,
send me an email and I'll make sure to respond to both of you.
Buffalo at
Jacksonville (-8.5)
With everything that happened in Buffalo this week, I can't imagine
the Bills being ready to play.
Pittsburgh (-10)
at Kansas City
This one's pretty easy. The Chiefs have the 30th-ranked offense in the
league. The also have the 27th-ranked run defense. These are the two
things the Steelers do well. Don't be surprised to see a shutout and
Rashard Mendenhall to have a big day.
Indianapolis
(-1) at Baltimore
I keep taking the dogs against the Colts, but it hasn't worked out too
well recently. If you can't beat 'em....
Atlanta at New
York Giants (-6)
Sure, the Giants are reeling, but I can't see the Falcons mounting
too much of an attack without Michael Turner.
San Francisco
(+7) at Green Bay
Don't get me wrong, I think the Packers will win, but the 49ers last
three losses have been by an average of less than five points. And, all
three of those teams are better, right now, than the Packers - Houston,
Indianapolis, and Tennessee.
Seattle at Minnesota
(-10.5)
The Seahawks are a bad road team. I mean, really, really bad.
They're 0-4 and have lost by a combined 62 points.
Washington at Dallas
(-10.5)
Yep, last week was a fluke. But, that was a great job imitating a
real NFL football team, Washington.
New Orleans (-10.5)
at Tampa Bay
The Bucs have certainly looked better with Josh Freeman at the helm, but
this is an entirely different matter. They don't get to go up against a
team with offensive weaknesses,
like Green Bay and Miami.
Arizona (-9) at
St. Louis
To be honest, this may as well be a pick 'em game. When the Cards play
well, they can beat anyone. When they don't, they can lose to some
college teams, which sometimes includes the Rams.
New York Jets (+11)
at New England
Trust me, the Pats will win this game, but the Jets have only lost one
game by double-digits this year. And yes, I do still think Bill
Belichick is the best coach since Bill Walsh.
Cincinnati (-9)
at Oakland
I still don't know if I really believe in the Bengals, but I know I
believe in the Raiders...they really, really suck.
San Diego (-3) at
Denver
The way the Broncos have played recently, it looks like the "rah-rah"
new head coach routine has worn off. I wouldn't be too surprised if they
miss out on the playoffs altogether.
Philadelphia (-2)
at Chicago
Another game matching up teams that I can't figure out. At times, both
of them looked as though they could challenge for their divisions. On
the other hand, they've both looked like they could challenge for a
top-ten draft choice, too.
Tennessee at Houston
(-4)
True, Vince Young is doing what he should have been doing from the
start - playing within the system, listening to his coaches, and handing
off to players that are better than he is. However, I don't think it
will be enough to beat a Texans' team coming off a bye, with Mario
Williams, who really show up for primetime - 6.5 sacks and a forced
fumble in two career night games.
Last Week:
8-7
Season: 80-63-1
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