SUNDAY AFTERNOON 1:00 PM ET
1. TAMPA BAY
BUCCANEERS (-3.5) VS. Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals are a different
team with Kurt Warner at QB and they have a potentially explosive
offense that can put up points in bunches. Of course the key is to keep
Warner upright which has been somewhat of a challenge this season but
he is ready to go for this one. The Buc's are coming off a demoralizing
loss at home against the Jaguars and will be looking to right the ship
before the season begins to spiral out of control. To lose to a backup
QB like Quinn Gray could have a lasting impact on their psyches however
and they might play tight so as not to make the mistakes they did last
week which destroyed their chances. The Buc's simply can't score enough
to justify giving 3.5 to anyone. Throw in the fact the
better-than-average Cardinal offense is getting a head start makes them
that much of a better play. The Pick: Arizona Cardinals (-3.5)
2.
ATLANTA FALCONS (-3.5) VS. San Francisco 49ers: In a battle of two
terrible offensive teams, the extra half point tilts this one in the
49ers' advantage. San Francisco qualifies in a very positive 81-54-1
ATS game scenario that plays on teams that have been especially bad on
offense in recent weeks. Basically the belief is that the 'Niners have
hit rock bottom on offense and that they will be able to get back on
track against a poor Falcons defense. The 49ers have a big advantage in
the run game with Frank Gore and the passing attack should get itself
going with QB Alex Smith getting more comfortable after coming back
from injury. The ATS trend and the player personnel both favor the
49ers and it wouldn't be a surprise if they even won here. THE PICK:
49ers (+3.5)
3. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (-3.5) VS. Jacksonville Jaguars: ********THIS GAME IS ONE OF OUR BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.
4. TENNESSEE TITANS (-4.5) VS. Carolina Panthers: WE HAVE A STRONG OPINION ON THIS GAME.
5. Cincinnati Bengals (-.5) VS. BUFFALO BILLS: WE HAVE A STRONG OPINION ON THIS GAME.
6.
Washington Redskins (-3.5) VS. NEW YORK JETS: The Jets will turn to
Kellen Clemens this week in the hopes of sparking the team. That
certainly could do the trick for the Jets here but it also could go the
other way as this might signal that the white flag has been raised and
that the team is playing for next year. A major letdown could then be
at hand and things could get ugly against a still motivated,
hard-hitting Redskins squad. Surely the 'Skins went back to the drawing
board after last week's embarrassment against the Patriots but the fact
of the matter is that this team still can't score. The Jets could have
trouble scoring also as star WR Laverneaous Coles is likely to miss
this game with a concussion. Either way this game has too many question
marks to touch. THE PICK: PASS
7. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-2.5) VS.
Green Bay Packers: The Packers are in a bad spot here as they are
coming off a short week after playing a draining game in Denver on MNF.
Green Bay won that game in OT and now they have to go out on the road
again to take on the Chiefs in Arrowhead. Kansas City has played much
better than anyone could have expected as they have won three in a row
and are a strong factor in the AFC West race. The Packers have gone
only 1-7 in their last eight in Kansas City and they should have
trouble getting up for a second straight road game in a very hostile
environment. THE PICK: Kansas City Chiefs (-2)
8. San Diego Chargers (-7.5) VS. Minnesota Vikings: WE HAVE A STRONG OPINION ON THIS GAME.
9.
DETROIT LIONS (-3.5) VS. Denver Broncos: The Lions are actually in the
playoff hunt this season and their only worry in the weak NFC North
right now are the Packers. The Lions are fresh off a road win over the
Bears where the defense stepped up and intercepted QB Brian Griese four
times. The Broncos on the other hand come off a terrible loss at home
on MNF against the Packers in a game they should have won. Awful clock
management and play calling by coach Mike Shannahan did them in and so
they now must try and save their season on the road. The Broncos match
up well with the Lions in that their great secondary led by Pro Bowl CB
Champ Bailey should limit the effectiveness o the Detroit passing
attack. This game will be won by running the football which both teams
do rather evenly. There are scenarios that favor both sides in this
game and there is much too uncertainty to make this a worthwhile pick.
THE PICK: PASS
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 4:00 PM ET
10. CLEVELAND BROWNS (-1.5) VS. Seattle Seahawks: WE HAVE A STRONG OPINION ON THIS GAME.
11. New England Patriots (-4.5) VS. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: *******THIS GAME IS ONE OF OUR BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.
12. OAKLAND RAIDERS (-2.5) VS. Houston Texans: **************THIS GAME IS ONE OF OUR BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.
SUNDAY NIGHT 8:30 PM ET
13. Dallas Cowboys (-3.5) VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: ******THIS GAME IS ONE OF OUR BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.
MONDAY NIGHT 8:30 PM ET
14.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (-9.5) VS. Baltimore Ravens: ******THIS GAME IS ONE
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