Sunday, October 26, 2014

MY NFL Week 8 Picks

- Chicago (+6) @ New England - Chicago has been trending downward.  While Jay Cutler has been playing badly lately, he is an erratic quarterback which suggests he is due for a good game.

- Detroit (-3.5) @ Atlanta - This game is at London which means no home field for Atlanta.  While Calvin Johnson is a game time decision, Detroit's defense is tough while the Falcons' defense has given up the 2nd most yards, only with Jacksonville allowing more.

- Minnesota @ Tampa Bay (-2.5) - Tampa Bay comes off a bye week, so the preparation and home field should give them the advantage in this one.

- St. Louis @ Kansas City (-7) - While St. Louis isn't far from Kansas City, the Chiefs being at home favors them.  The Rams played out of their minds against the Seahawks but it remains to be seen if if it was a one time showing against a division rival and the Super Bowl Champs- and it is up in the air if the Rams can bring the same performance on the road.

- Seattle (-5) @ Carolina Panthers - I think Seattle defense shows up to play after a poor showing against the Rams.  Russell Wilson has been playing well offensively without Percy Harvin as he ran for 300 yards and passed for 100 in a loss against St. Louis.

- Buffalo Bills @ NY Jets (-3) - The Jets have improved significantly offensively with the addition of Percy Harvin.

- Miami Dolphin (-6) @ Jacksonville - The Dolphins are streaking and Jacksonville is struggling with a rookie quarterback.

- Houston (-3.5) @ Tennessee Titans - One of the few matchups where Ryan Fitzpatrick is projected to be the better QB over Zach Mettenberger.

Zach Mettenberger was the 3rd string QB for the Titans
and now is the starter... yikes!

- Baltimore (-2) @ Cincinnati- The Ravens are playing well - their offense consistently shows up especially the Flacco and Steve Smith Sr. connection.  The Bengals are not the same team offensively without AJ Green.

- Philadelphia (+1.5) @ Arizona - I like the Cardinals as a team but Philadelphia has had a bye week to prepare.  

- Indianapolis (-3.5) @ Pittsburgh - Andrew Luck has been a beast and a MVP candidate this season.  The Steelers showed a lot at the end of the first half against the Texans.  Then again, Pittsburgh did lose to the Bucs at home. 

- Oakland @ Cleveland (-6.5) - The Browns come off a terrible loss and the Raiders for the most part have been terrible this season.

- Green Bay (+2) @ New Orleans - I like Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to keep winning. Crowd noise and home field might be a factor- then again, I'm not too confident in Rex Ryan's defense to get the job done.

- Washington @ Dallas (-10) - This is a rivalry and the Redskins have beaten the Cowboys in more improbable circumstances.  Still, Colt McCoy is an unknown.  Washington's secondary has been terrible and Dallas has Dez Bryant.  Washington's linebackers haven't covered well throughout the season and the Cowboys have Jason Witten.  Brian Orakpo is out for the season as well.  Then again there is also this...





Last week: 7-5-1

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