Last week was not the greatest due to the fact that I didn't stick to my guns. If you go back and read my predictions for week 5 you'll notice that I was a week early on both the Bears and Steelers. All that I had to do to be successful in week 6 was be true to myself instead of letting a couple of wrong picks make me question my own bullshit. When I'm wrong about a particular team I lose faith in them too quickly. Go back and look at my prediction on the Bears/Panthers playoff game from last season. You will see that I was one season too early on the Bears also . The reason I'm mentioning this game is because I was so mad I was wrong that I let the outcome of this game affect my thinking on the Bears six games into this season. So what do I do, watch them cover like mad waiting for last years Bears to showup. Its just my luck that I wait to get on them until the biggest sucker game of the year to date. This is something that I have to work on, not to worry, this is something I plan on doing for a long time. My goals are long term, those of you reading this have the chance to see if I can elevate my own game to the point where people are hangin on my every word or not. In my mind this huge feat does not seam out of reach. Creating this site will only help me become more organized and focused. It's like taking notes that I can go back and check on. Hopefully in five years, I will have transformed myself into "Boobie the Greek". Beezer is not all that bad of knickname but I prefer what all of my oldschool friends call me," Boob ". Don't really like to talk about myself too much but I thought people might want a better idea of who's behind the madness. My first name is Brian but if you call me by name I know we're not that good of friends. Beezer doesn't sound like all that good of knickname if you don't pronounce it right. For instance , when you say, "what's up Beezer" the pronounciation of what's up should be longer than Beezer. Nobody ever drags out Beeeeeezzzzzer. ENOUGH back to football as you can see I have an eye for reading between the lines so to speak but my ability to consistently process information needs work. Sometimes it can be difficult not to out think myself, but those fall into all the ifs , buts and what ifs associated with gambling. At times in my life I have played damn near scratch golf for more than a few months at a time. Right before I made the completely mental breakthrough of being a high 70's shooter to a low 70's shooter I knew the improvement was coming but I just couldn't put my finger on it. That's where I am with handicapping, I have the knowledge to know what to do but a few tendencies that are holding me back from being at my best all the time. I'm impressed if you are still reading. THANX by the way, last week I was 5-7-1 vs the spread
PICKS ARE IN BOLD
Bengals-3 vs Panthers why is this game at least not a pick'em, this line looks like the oddsmakers are hoping a few people out there still believe in the Bengals. For the Bengals to cover they will have to intercept Delhomme more than twice. Everyone is talking about the Bengals O-line problems, did they forget after what appeared to be a descent showing vs Tampa that their Defense has more problems than the offense. check to make sure D Foster is somewhat healthy bfore taking the plunge. The Panthers look like one of the best plays this week. As insurance take the over and go for the double dip. If the Bengals somehow cover, this game is going over. The worst you could do is pay the juice cause there is no way the Bengals and the under are both coming in. update the weather is calling for high winds, the over doesn't seem like a good idea. The Panthers D looks better all the time in a game where the offenses might struggle.
Broncos-4.5 at Browns It's easy to see why Bronco fans despise the Snake, he could bite you here if you have the nerve to go Bronco riding in Cleveland on Sunday. Sizing up Denver is like watching a descent parade until you notice a couple of horses doing their business. Denver is fun to watch play defense until Jake starts doing his. My problem with this game is that the Brownies look a little too logical. The Broncos were saving their energy for upcoming games vs Oakland. It seems logical that they will be more aggressive in their play calling on the road. The Browns O-line is in for a real struggle. Denver can shut out the Browns if they feel like it. The Broncos have already lost their surprise game at St. Louis this year . Even the coach knows some confidence and momentum are necessary for upcoming games vs Indy and Pittsburgh. Broncos break out vs a team they clearly outmatch. If you think the Browns will score more than 14 points, TAKE ' EM
Chargers -5 at Chiefs The Chiefs are 14 - 2 - 1 vs the number as division home dogs after allowing more than 34 points the week before. They are 9 - 1 as home dogs vs opponents off back to back wins. Arrowhead is a tough place for young QB's to shine. The Chiefs will get a couple of chances at the Bolts secondary that has yet to be challenged, it is the soft spot of their D. Chiefs bounce back at home after a long strange trip on the road.
Jets-3.5 vs. Lions As long as Kitna and Roy Williams keep their thing going, I can't see the Jets pulling away from Detroit. The Lions were in close games with the Rams and had Minnesota beat before throwing the game away. The Jets are not good enough to expose the Lions injury problems. This could be a shootout. You should know the Lions are 3 - 21 - 2 away vs the number vs AFC teams that won the week before. Don't make them a cornerstone, these stats don't always hold up. The Jets are not strong enough to be trusted as favs.
Patroits-5.5 at Bills The weather looks like it will make for a sloppy game. This game will be decided by who runs the ball better. Bills run defense is starting to look a lot like last year's Bills. The Bills are limping in to their bye week while the Pats are leaping out of theirs.
Steelers-3 at Atlanta Don't assume the Steelers will cruise like they did vs K.C. I remember the 34 -34 tie these teams played a few seasons ago. M. Vick had a good game vs the vaunted Steeler D. The Falcons will play w/ more intensity then we have have seen out of them all year. The Steelers don't have enough diversity on offense like the Giants to make the Falcons D look bad. Somehow the Falcons keep it close enough to cover.
Cardinals-3 at Raiders It will be very interesting to see how the Redbirds respond after one of the most painful losses ever. The Cards D is not the Broncos. Da Raiders looked halfway decent on defense vs Denver last week. They have some decent DB's At 0-5 they will play much harder than the Bears who were obviously overlooking the Cards. Once again, the ability to not finish drives will haunt the Cards. Field goals might get the win but not a cover. No matter how they try, the Cards will be flat until the second half. Picking the Raiders doesn't make sense. That's why I like 'em.
Eagles-6 at Buccs Coach Reid's team is 7-1 vs the number when they are road favs coming off a loss. The Eagles D should make the rookie look like a rookie.
Jaguars -9 at Texans - The Texans injury report read like a novel. The Jags were swept by their division foes in 2004. They probably have a little more respect for them than most teams. The fact that the Jags are on the road has me thinking they will be less inclined to play stall ball. Even if they do the Texans will struggle to stop them. Carr is such a garbage time hero, it makes me queazy about the Jags covering. The Jags aren't locks.
Seattle -7 vs Minnesota The Vikings had the bye week to combat the problems associated with the long west coast trip. They have a defense capable of slowing down the Seahawks. Look back at last season, the Seahawks didn't blow out any decent teams on their schedule. Vikings open up the playbook and keep this one close.
Colts -9 vs Skins Colts D is not good enough to cover this line. Will the Skins get their head out of their ass and give Portis 25 touches? Both teams might run the ball so much, this game might just fall under the total of 47.5
Stick with this Skins.
Dolphins -5.5 vs Packers I don't care how bad the Pack is, a bad team like the Fish can't be trusted to cover.
My four favorite plays today are:
Carolina +3 Patriots -5.5
Philly - 6 Washington +9
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Lions +4 Skins+9 Chiefs +6 Giants +3.5 the extra half point will go a long way on theGmen
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