Picks of the Week

Things went downhill last week, fast, but pulled out some of the later games just to get to 7-9.  I need to pull a miracle week 17 and have a great playoffs in order to salvage this year.  The problem is, we don't really know how long some of the stars will end up playing this week.  So, I am just going to make pics without too much thought or analysis.  Here goes ...
My long time readers know how this works, but for everybody else,  a reminder.  Each pick is using the spread (straight up is for wussies), and the betting line is from the same website each week as of the time of typing the entry. I keep a running tally of my record, plus my winnings/losses. We will "pretend" that I bet $100 on each game, with one game each week going for $250. Winnings/Losses will be calculated including a 10% vig to make the math that much simpler.  On to the picks.

Chicago Bears +12 at Minnesota Vikings

Green Bay Packers +7 at Detroit Lions

Indianapolis -6 v. Houston Texans

New York Jets +15 at New England Patriots 

Washington Racists -4 at New York Giants

Philadelphia Eagles +3 v. Dallas Cowboys

Cleveland Browns +6 at Pittsburgh Steelers

Carolina Panthers +4 at Atlanta Falcons

Cincinnati Bengals +9 at Baltimore Ravens

Buffalo Bills -2 1/2 at Miami Dolphins

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +6 v/ New Orleans Saints

Tennessee Titans -1 1/2 v. Jacksonville Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs +3 at Denver Broncos

Los Angeles Rams +5 v. San Francisco 49ers

Los Angeles Chargers -7 v. Oakland Raiders

Arizona Cardinals +8 1/2 at Seattle Seahawks

Big Bet
Chicago Bears +12 at Minnesota Vikings

The Bears have been at their best against the tougher teams in the league this year.  That should continue.  Even though the Bears will likely not win, twelve points seem like a lot.

Last Week's Record: 7-9
Last Week's Big Bet: 0-1
Year-to-Date Record:  116-116-8
Big Bet Year-to-Date:  9-7
Last Week's Winnings (Losses):  ($455)
Winnings (Losses) Year-to-Date:  ($1085)