After being blessed with fantastic matchups over the past month, we return to mediocrity.
THU, DEC 3
NY Jets at Buffalo (+3) - Sanchize has been blessed by the great Joe Girardi. He's has been christened to do great things. Jets, lay the points.
SUN, DEC 6
Philadelphia at Atlanta (+5.5) - This game had potential to be really good, but with the loss of two young superstars, it's really not that interesting anymore. Atlanta has to have the win, but they won't get it. Atlanta +5.5
St. Louis at Chicago (-9) - The Rams have really started to sort of bring things together despite being injury riddled. I keep waiting for Cutler to bounce back, and he keeps on shitting it up. Chicago to win, Rams +9
Detroit at Cincinnati (-13) - I hope to god that Cinci doesn't manage to lose to another far inferior opponent. Cinci -13
Oakland at Pittsburgh (-14) - Largest spread of the week. Big Ben is back and they really need a win if they want to stay in contention. Pitt will roll to the cover.
Tennessee at Indianapolis (-6.5) - I think this is the same spread as the game between the two earlier this year. Given the Colts are now at home and 11-0, Vegas is giving a ton of credit to Tennessee turning it around. I don't see this game trending the way Indi's past few games have went. I like Indi going away.
Denver at Kansas City (+4.5) - I really want to pick KC in this game, because I think the addition of Chambers has really done something to that team. Either that, or the loss of Bowe. They seem to be getting it together. Denver needs the win too much though. KC +4.5
New England at Miami (+5.5) - Well, I said at the beginning of the season that Miami would win at least one game against NE this season, so I can't go back on that now. NE hasn't lost consecutive regular season games since 06. Yeah, I know. Miami for the upset.
New Orleans at Washington (-9.5) - I couldn't have been any more wrong when I said that NO wasn't a top 3 team in the NFL. What they did to NE was beyond remarkable. There is no defense for a perfect pass. /dilfer NO to cover.
Tampa Bay at Carolina (-6.5) - The Jake-less era in Carolina begins. Can the Panthers actually open up and win a game. I expect Fox to allow the running game to carry the Panthers to a lopsided win. Carolina to cover.
Houston at Jacksonville (PK) - Ooh, a pickem game. I'll take Houston.
San Diego at Cleveland (-13) - It was just a few years ago that Cleveland was the talk of the NFL, they had a budding superstar QB, and they were in the playoffs. Now they are THE laughing stock of the 2009 season. Chargers are playing too good right now. Chargers cover.
Dallas at NY Giants (+2) - Kyo, your avatar is borderline stalkerish. Please contact altwight immediately for legal counsel.
San Francisco at Seattle (PK) - Ooh, another pick em. San Fran has been playing damn well with Alex Smith, and Vernon Davis is a beast. I'll take the niners.
Minnesota at Arizona (+4) - I think the Vikings are probably the best team in the NFL right now, and a Warner-less Cardinals really don't stand a chance. I don't know what the larger number will be, the number of sacks on Leinart, or Arizona's final score.
MON, DEC 7
Baltimore at Green Bay (-3) - Green Bay is starting to play their best football right now. I really think they're going to break some hearts in the coming weeks and going into January. Green Bay to cover.
Will update stats later.