Picks of the Week

Welcome to the total crapshoot that is Week 17 of the NFL.  We really don't know who will be playing, how much they will be playing, or how hard they will be playing.  Basically, all we know is that in most cases, what we saw all season has no relevance to today.  Horrible for gambling, and I don't even want to make picks today, but I will, for my faithful readers.  I will be making my picks, but likely just commenting on the games in which both teams have something to play for, as those are the teams that are most likely to play they way they have all season, without resting starters, trying to see what they have in rookies, and we could generally and rationally try to handicap.  So, here we go.

For those that are new to this site, I will select every game against the spread.  I will be selecting one big bet at $250 per, whereas everything else will be $100.  Winners count as winners, whereas losses will be calculated including a 10% vig to make the math that much simpler.  On to the picks.

Chicago Bears -3 at Minnesota Vikings
Most of Minnesota's ailing players will not playing having clinched a wild card, and virtually locked into the 6 seed.  Given their spate of injuries of late, they should be resting everybody.

New York Jets +1 at Buffalo Bills

New Orleans Saints -14 at Carolina Panthers
I hate doing this, but New Orleans really has something to play for.

Cleveland Browns -3 at Cincinnati Bengals
Nick Chubb clinches rushing title.

Green Bay Packers -12 1/2 at Detroit Lions
See Saints, New Orleans.

Kansas City Chiefs -10 v. Los Angeles Chargers
Well, I already picked two other double digit favorites. At least this one is at home.

Miami Dolphins +16 at New England Patriots
I have said it before, and I will say it again, this team is playing hard for Brian Flores.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick 'em v. Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta relaxes after learning their coach will return next season.

Baltimore Ravens +1 v. Pittsburgh Steelers
We, as viewers, do not need Pittsburgh in the playorrs.

Dallas Cowboys -12 v. Washington Racists
The most Dallas Cowboys thing ever would be fore them to back into the playoffs, win a game or two and have Jerry Jones bring back Jason Garrett.  I feel like we should all want this.  (Cowboys fans excluded).

Tennessee Titans -7 at Houston Texans
Tennessee NEEDS this game whereas Houston doesn't.  No way the Texans use this game to knock the Titans out of the playoffs thus setting up the possibility of an inferior team making the playoffs and thus having less competition in the playoffs, right?

Indianapolis Colts -6 at Jacksonville Jaguars
Do we know if Marrone is staying or going?  Of course we do - he is GONE.

New York Giants +3 1/2 v. Philadelphia Eagles
Part of the plan to get the Cowboys to not fire Jason Garrett.

Denver Brocnos -3 1/2 v. Oakland Raiders
They lost to Jacksonville last week, and lost Josh Jacobs this week.

Arizona Cardinals +6 1/2 at Lost Angeles Rams
Why not?

San Francisco 49ers -3 at Seattle Seahawks
Toughest game on the board to pick.

Big Bet I
Chicago Bears -3 at Minnesota Vikings
Most of Minnesota's ailing players will not playing having clinched a wild card, and virtually locked into the 6 seed.  Given their spate of injuries of late, they should be resting everybody.

Bears beat Minnesota when Minnesota was healthy.

Big Bet II

Miami Dolphins +16 at New England Patriots
I have said it before, and I will say it again, this team is playing hard for Brian Flores.
And, hopefully New England's offense is still floundering.

Last Week's Record:  9-6-1
Last Week's Big Bet:  2-0
Year-to-Date Record:  116-122-3
Year-to-Date Big Bet:  12-6
Last Week's Winnings (Losses):  $660
Year-to-Date Winnings (Losses):  ($1,230)