The Doc's Week Sixteen Picks
Eeeeeeeeeeew, that was
pretty gross. I'm hoping that last week's record was a result of the
delirium from last minute shopping and trying to figure out how to keep
the wife happy, while entertaining way too many family and friends.
Picks appear in bold.
San Diego (-3) at
Tennessee
How in the world are the Chargers an underdog to anyone right now?
Personally, I'd take them against the Colts in Peyton Manning's back
yard.
Seattle at Green Bay
(-13.5)
You're right, that is an awful lot of points for a passing team in
December in snowy Wisconsin, but after that incredibly crappy loss to
the Bucs at home, I certainly don't like the Seahawks against one
of the hottest teams in the league.
Oakland (+3.5) at
Cleveland
I can't believe I'm betting on the Raiders for two weeks in a row! Other
than that, does anyone care about this game? Will they even televise it?
Kansas City at
Cincinnati (-13)
Once again, I know that's a lot of points, but how can I bet on a
team that has lost four games in a row by a combined 73 points.
Buffalo (+9) at
Atlanta
I hate this game. The Falcons have been a disappointment this year and
the Bills....well, they're just the Bills.
Houston (+3) at
Miami
Both of these teams have been disappointments as well. However, of the
four primary units, I like the Texans' offense the most. Another
interesting note, Andre Johnson could sew up his second straight
receiving title today. Surprisingly, only one other receiver has ever
accomplished that feat - the great Jerry Rice did it twice.
Carolina at New York
Giants (-7)
Two factors for this selection: 1. The Giants are a desperate team
that has to win this game and 2. It looks like DeAngelo Williams will be
out and Jonathan Stewart is gimpy, which means a whole lotta Matt
Moore....blech!
Tampa Bay at New
Orleans (-14)
The Saints finally lost, which I think is going to help them
tremendously. Now, they can go back to what they've been doing for most
of the year - drilling most of their opponents and no longer worrying
about "the streak."
Jacksonville (+10)
at New England
Don't get me wrong, I think the Patriots will win, but the Jags have
done a pretty good job this year of keeping games close. In addition, a
snow game in New England means more Maurice Jones-Drew, which is a very,
very good thing for Jack Del Rio's bunch.
Baltimore at
Pittsburgh (-2.5)
I hate to repeat myself (ok, ok, for those of you who know me, you
probably think that I absolutely love to repeat myself), but I'll
take the more desperate team at home at this time of year almost every
time.
Denver at Philadelphia
(-7)
Like the Chargers, the Eagles are peaking at the right time and are
one of the top three or four teams in the league right now. On other
hand, the Broncos are running on fumes and have followed up a 6-0 start
with a 2-6 streak.
St. Louis at Arizona
(-14)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the Rams are playing better. But, that still
doesn't mean I'm going to take them on the road against a playoff
team....even with a two touchdown spread. So, why do I have a feeling
I'm going to regret this one?
Detroit at San
Francisco (-10.5)
It's not that I like the 49ers that much in this situation, but that
I dislike the Lions with Drew Stanton in this situation. If Matt
Stafford were there, I'd take the Lions straight up.
New York Jets at
Indianapolis (-4)
Did I miss something? Did the Jets trade with the hated Patriots for
Tom Brady? Did they somehow sucker the Saints out of Drew Brees? They
must have done something like that to justify a four point spread on the
road against a 14-0 team.
Dallas (-6.5) at
Washington
After watching the "can of quit" the Redskins opened up last Monday (and
by the way, how in the hell do the Redskins get back-to-back primetime
games during the last month of the season, when they were 8-8 last year
and made no real improvements to an over-achieving squad?), I'm not
taking them again this year.
Minnesota (-7) at
Chicago
I like the Vikings to rebound after a disappointing loss and the
resulting squabble between Brett Favre and Brad Childress. They just hit
me as a team that will react well to adversity. And cut your crying,
Vikings fans, you knew the soap opera you were inheriting when you
signed the ultimate drama queen, so don't complain when the media makes
a big deal out of him throwing a temper tantrum.
Last Week:
5-9-2
Season: 118-103-3
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