Picks of the Week

Back on the winning track, albeit barely, after two subpar weeks. Time to continue the streak. Here are this week's, "Picks of the Week".

As a refresher, I use the same website for the betting lines for consistency. If they are different than your lines, too bad. Standard 100 bet with a 10% vig for losing. For one game each week, I will "bet" $250. Totals for the season will be tabulated.

On to the picks ...

Green Bat Packers -9 1/2 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is bad, and their defense is no match for this Green Bay offense.

Miami Dolphins +10 1/2 at New England Patriots
New England might be ready for the "Wildcat", at least compared to last year, but Miami is a much better team than a double digit spread.

Jacksonville Jaguars -6 1/2 v. Kansas City Chiefs
Thank God I do not have to worry about watching this game.

Houston Texans +9 at Indianapolis Colts
The Colts have no secondary remaining. Even if the Colts win, Andre Johnson should have a big enough game to keep this within a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens -3 at Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals are not going to surprise the Ravens this game, and with Odom out of the game, they probably will not have the same pass rush as they mounted in the first game.

Chicago Bears -3 v. Arizona Cardinals
I really did not know where to go for this game, except that Warner is coming off a bad game, and Boldin has not yet shown himself to be Anquan Boldin yet this year due to the high ankle sprain.

New Orleans Saints -13 v. Carolina Panthers
I keep hearing how Carolina is going to run the ball and keep possession away from New Orleans. How did that work out for the Dolphins?

Detroit Lions +10 1/2 at Seattle Seahawks
A boring, close game. I'll take the points.

San Diego Chargers +5 at New York Giants
The Giants secondary has proven to be suspect, and I look for Phillip Rivers to have a very strong game. Look for Antonio Gates to shine as well. The Chargers suspect defense has actually been improving throughout the year.

Philadelphia Eagles -3 v. Dallas Cowboys
The Eagles have shown that they are a legitimate contender this year. Dallas hasn't. This game could go a long way to determining which team will be in the driver's seat for the NFC East.

Pittsburgh Steelers - 1 at Denver Broncos
I am still one of the doubters of the Broncos.

BIG BET OF THE WEEK

Atlanta Falcons -9 v. Washington Redskins
As if anyone didn't know, the Redskins are in serious trouble. The Falcons are cruising into the playoffs.

Previous Week's Record: 7-6 (0-1 Big Bet)
Year to Date: 53-36 (3-3)
Previous Weeks Winnings (Losses): ($125)
Year to Date Winnings (Losses): $1240