Journal FortKnox's Journal: Week 10 2
Well, I won the office poll last week with my 12-2 picks. Looks like I may be on a roll.
-BUT- I'm afraid joey has a virus and an ear infection, so I haven't had much sleep, so that may affect my picks here (in order of confidence, as usual):
Lions vs Packers Harrington vs Favre. Hell, ANYONE vs Favre?? Greenbay by 14
Colts vs Eagles Will the Eagles play a good team while they are in their slump?!? Philly by 7
Seahawks vs Cards The Seahawks D is in REALLY bad shape. Mr. Holmgren? Maybe you should be scouting out soon to be opening coaching positions (maybe Minnesota?). Arizona by 7
Texans vs Titans Texans have a couple trick plays that have won them a few games. I don't think Tennessee will let the game get that close. Tennessee by 7
Raiders vs Broncos Very important game. This is a last hurrah for the old folks. The bad news? Its at Mile High. You know how old people need more oxygen, right? Denver by 6
Chiefs vs 49ers The Chiefs have a chance to get out of their slump, unfortunately, they play sanfran this week. San Fransico by 6
Falcons vs Steelers Michael Vick is an incredible QB (and upgrade of what Kordell shoulda been). But he was contained by a newbie 3-4 Defense. TJ Duckett is coming into his own (a downgraded Bettis), and Warrick Dunn is taking a couple snaps (an Amos Zeroue). The pittsburgh defense practices against this type of team every day, and its a stellar D. The Atlanta D gives up a ton of running yards, and Maddox makes intelligent quick decisions and can avoid the blitzes. Steelers by 5
Dolphins vs Jets Pennington has REALLY been surprising, but has to face a very tough fin secondary. The key to this game is the Jets D. They won't be able to stop the Miami running attack. Miami by 4
Pats vs Bears Chicago really showed something last week. Even with a good D, their O needs a good QB (sorry, Miller ain't cutting it. I'd be drooling over the idea of Marc Bulger if I was a Chicago fan). Patriots by 3
Saints vs Panthers Rodney Peete is back, which makes the Panthers so much better. But this -is- Nawl'ins. New Orleans by 3
Bengals vs Ravens The battle of 'who cares'. The Bengals already have their win (although the Ravens D is pretty torn up). Baltimore by 3
Skins vs Jags As long as Washington can stop the run, they got the game Washington by 2
Chargers vs Rams This is a really hard pick. We have a team that has been upset harshly, vs a team that is really on the rise. I easily pick Bulger over Brees, and Faulk over Tomlinson, but I pick the bolts d well over the Rams'. The Rams D is focused on the pass, the Bolts on the run. And both teams will be running the ball. I'll give it to St. Louie, but not by much. St Louis by 2
Giants vs Vikings The Giants aren't very good, and the Vikings (surprisingly) play well at home. Minnesota by 1
-BUT- I'm afraid joey has a virus and an ear infection, so I haven't had much sleep, so that may affect my picks here (in order of confidence, as usual):
Lions vs Packers Harrington vs Favre. Hell, ANYONE vs Favre?? Greenbay by 14
Colts vs Eagles Will the Eagles play a good team while they are in their slump?!? Philly by 7
Seahawks vs Cards The Seahawks D is in REALLY bad shape. Mr. Holmgren? Maybe you should be scouting out soon to be opening coaching positions (maybe Minnesota?). Arizona by 7
Texans vs Titans Texans have a couple trick plays that have won them a few games. I don't think Tennessee will let the game get that close. Tennessee by 7
Raiders vs Broncos Very important game. This is a last hurrah for the old folks. The bad news? Its at Mile High. You know how old people need more oxygen, right? Denver by 6
Chiefs vs 49ers The Chiefs have a chance to get out of their slump, unfortunately, they play sanfran this week. San Fransico by 6
Falcons vs Steelers Michael Vick is an incredible QB (and upgrade of what Kordell shoulda been). But he was contained by a newbie 3-4 Defense. TJ Duckett is coming into his own (a downgraded Bettis), and Warrick Dunn is taking a couple snaps (an Amos Zeroue). The pittsburgh defense practices against this type of team every day, and its a stellar D. The Atlanta D gives up a ton of running yards, and Maddox makes intelligent quick decisions and can avoid the blitzes. Steelers by 5
Dolphins vs Jets Pennington has REALLY been surprising, but has to face a very tough fin secondary. The key to this game is the Jets D. They won't be able to stop the Miami running attack. Miami by 4
Pats vs Bears Chicago really showed something last week. Even with a good D, their O needs a good QB (sorry, Miller ain't cutting it. I'd be drooling over the idea of Marc Bulger if I was a Chicago fan). Patriots by 3
Saints vs Panthers Rodney Peete is back, which makes the Panthers so much better. But this -is- Nawl'ins. New Orleans by 3
Bengals vs Ravens The battle of 'who cares'. The Bengals already have their win (although the Ravens D is pretty torn up). Baltimore by 3
Skins vs Jags As long as Washington can stop the run, they got the game Washington by 2
Chargers vs Rams This is a really hard pick. We have a team that has been upset harshly, vs a team that is really on the rise. I easily pick Bulger over Brees, and Faulk over Tomlinson, but I pick the bolts d well over the Rams'. The Rams D is focused on the pass, the Bolts on the run. And both teams will be running the ball. I'll give it to St. Louie, but not by much. St Louis by 2
Giants vs Vikings The Giants aren't very good, and the Vikings (surprisingly) play well at home. Minnesota by 1
thanks for the props... (Score:1)
Well, there's always next year....
and yes, I was impressed with the Bears' performance last week. I expected a blow out, didn't happen.
Oakland will lose. (Score:1)
Even if they did make it to the playoffs the D is so weak right now it would be hard to advance.
So much for a year that started out so strong.