The theme for today's games should be, nobody likes to lose. in what appears to be a day full of blowouts considering how many big lines are out today.
Before you jump on some of these big favorites think about how much harder you would try the next time you played any game that you played after losing the previous one. Then think about the mindset of an ultra competitive NFL player. These guys hate losing more than you.
Tenn +2 at Houston
Take the Titans in what appears to be a scary game. It looks like it will be a defensive struggle, my money is on the team w/ the better defense and rushing attack.
The Texans will struggle in the red zone once again.
Tennessee + 2
NY Giants -9.5 vs San Fran
The Giants have a tendency of going into ball control mode vs inferior opponents. They are not a good team to lay the points on. Considering the situation today, the Niners are coming off 3 losses and a bye. Expect a good game from them, remember, nobody likes to lose. I expect them to make a game of this based on the amount of urgency they will play with.
The Giants might have a little Monday Night hangover. I can't see them being "up" for this game.
San Fran +9.5 Even their best effort won't get them anything but a heartbreaking loss, which is good enough for a cover.
New Orleans -9 vs Atlanta
After getting whipped by the Saints twice last yr, me thinks the Falcons have been looking forward to this revenge game for awhile. Don't forget how bad the Saints defense is before you go thinking they are locks. Another thing to consider is Atlanta's new style of play under new coach Petrino. The Falcons will hit some long passes vs the Saints weak secondary.
The Falcons defense has not been terrible vs the pass. If they contain R Bush on the ground, the Saints may not score the 30 points everyone is expecting. I have them figured for 27. The Falcons will put up a better fight than expected and score 20.
Atlanta +9 Over 42.5
the Jets are my pick of the day
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