I just want to reiterate my confidence in my three favorite games today before throwin' in a few bits and pieces on other games I feel like I'm starting to get a handle on.
Pittsburgh -3 1/2 vs Cincinnati
This is a perfect match up for the Steelers. Take the team w/ the better defense going up against an overrated offense and no defense. The Bengals will surprise me if they score more than 20 points today. C. Palmer will be sacked at least 4 times and the Bengals won't rush for 70 yards as a team.
Willie Parker might go for over 200 yards vs the woe Bengal defense.
Steelers -3 1/2 I love 'em today.
Chicago -5 vs Detroit
There will be no record setting comebacks in the rematch. The Bears offense might resemble the Pats today vs the Detroit secondary. It should be a fun one to watch for people who like fights between plays.
Bears -5
Cleveland / St Louis over 43 1/2
I wouldn't pick on the Rams as home dogs vs an AFC team. The dome in St. Louis is a tough venue for teams that don't visit often. Taking the Rams is too big of a leap of faith as well. I see both teams scoring 20 something points.
Over 43 1/2
taking stabs at other games
Tennessee -7 vs Oakland
When I picture the Raiders on the road vs one of the top run defenses and pass rushes in the league, I can't see them scoring 13 points. The Titans defense may score more points than the Raiders.
The Raiders don't have a QB as good as Sage Rosethal who can throw up 30 points on them. The Titans may get off to a slow start but I see them dominating the second half of this game.
Titans - 7
San Diego - 9 1/2 vs Houston
If the Chargers have any heart at all, they will explode in an emotional game no one will ever forget in San Diego today. I think the Bolts will take it as a personal challenge to show their true colors in the face of the adversity.
From an x and o standpoint, the Texans offensive line is going to be their achilles heal once again. On the road their problems will only be magnified.
San Diego -9 1/2
Homedogs that might bite you:
New Orleans -2 1/2 at San Fran
I can't see taking the Niners but don't go thinkin the Saints are a safe bet either. This will not be a repeat of the Saints 34 -10 win last yr at New Orleans. The Niners defense is improved from last season and they are a tough unit at home. The Saints defense is the softest defense Frank Gore will see in over a month. The Niners are going to fight to the death in an effort to stop a 4 game losing streak. Pass on this one.
Philly -1 1/2 at Minnesota
I like the home team. They have the advantage in the trenches on both sides of the ball. The Eagles will struggle in the redzone on offense and there's a good chance they will be gashed by the Vikings running game. Holcomb may come off the bench to lead a rally if necessary.
Vikings +1.5 - The Eagles are mere shadows of a few seasons past.
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