Standings through Week 9
Joe: 68-57 (.544)
Mike: 63-62 (.504)
Baltimore +1 at Atlanta
Mike: ATL. This makes it even easier to root against the Turkey Vultures.
Joe: ATL. Its the first Thursday night game of the season which means one thing, hours and hours of coverage. Sure its a pretty good matchup but there really isn't anything worth discussing for that long. Two things I have noticed so far, Herm Edwards hair turned really gray, really fast and the Dancing with the Stars set must be next door to NFL Network set judging how quickly Kurt Warner arrived after his dismissal as a dancer. I'm going with Atlanta tonight because Matt Ryan is my fantasy QB and because of the memory of Deion Sanders. I can really see any result taking place but I'm going against the AFC North team just to bring the Browns a little closer to the top.
Final - Atl by 5 (J1-0,M1-0)
Cin +7 at IND
Mike: IND.
Jim Caldwell: "Hey! Hello in there! Hey! What's so important? What you got here that's worth living for?"
The Colts: "T-o-b-l-a-v-e..."
The Bengals: "They distinctly said To Lose"
Jim Caldwell: "Liar! Liar! Playoffs! They distinctly said Playoffs!"
Joe: IND
Final - Ind by 6 (J1-1,M1-1) Who wants to coach the Bengals next year??? It won't be Marvin Lewis.
Hou +1.5 @ JAX
Mike: HOU. Garrard will return to being David Garrard.
Joe: HOU
Final - Jax by 7 (J1-2,M1-2) Holy Hail Mary, The Law of Gus strikes again. Even better than the final play was the call of the play.
Ten -1 at MIA
Mike: MIA. With Vince out, the Dolphins have a chance.
Joe: TEN
Final - Mia by 12 (J1-3,M2-2) Oh that's why no one wants Randy Moss.
MIN -1 at CHI
Mike: MIN. Favre still has something left in the tank for a final playoff push.
Joe: MIN.
Final - Chi by 14 (J1-4,M2-3) Correction, the tank is empty.
Det +3 at BUF
Mike: DET. This might be Buffalo's last chance at a win.
Joe: BUF.
Final - Buf by 2 (J1-5,M3-3) Last second TD blows my cover, thanks Bills for losing while winning.
NYJ -3 at CLE
Mike: NYJ. When I pick against the Browns, Cleveland wins. You really want me to start picking the Browns?
Joe: CLE
Final - NYJ by 6 (J1-6,M4-3) Last second TD by blown coverage, thanks Browns for losing when you should have won.
Car +7 at TB
Mike: CAR. I'm not a Jimmy Claussen fan but I think he'll help cover the spread here.
Joe: TB.
Final - TB by 15 (J2-6,M4-4) No one should be a Jimmy fan.
KC -1 @ DEN
Mike: KC. Rooting for Josh McDaniels to turn the team around so that the Browns can beat them in the AFC Championship in 2012.
Joe: DEN.
Final - Den by 20 (J3-6,M4-5) Todd Haley is an ass, tell your team to stop somebody.
StL +6 at SF
Mike: SF. In the battle of Troy Smith vs Sam Bradford, I'll go with the Buckeye.
Joe: SF.
Final - SF by 3 (J3-7,M4-6) SF probably will win the division at 7-9. Can we move the Browns out west??? Oh wait, too soon to say 'Browns' and 'move' in the same sentence.
Sea +3 at AZ
Mike: AZ. Matt Hasselbeck ends the abrupt Charlie Whitehurst era but it won't be enough to knock down a lights out Derek Anderson. Yes. Believe it.
Joe: AZ.
Final - Sea by 18 (J3-8,M4-7) Mike should be slapped for what he wrote in this pick.
Dal +13.5 at NYG
Mike: DAL. The running game will be back in focus as the Cowboys avoid embarrassment.
Joe: DAL.
Final - Dal by 13 (J4-8,M5-7) Guess we saw this one coming.
NE +4.5 @ PIT
Mike: PIT. The Patriots are down and out but need a big win. Aw, I gotta put on my bettor's hat and go with the home team. That hurts.
Joe: NE.
Final - NE by 13 (J5-8,M5-8) Let's go ahead and slap Mike again for picking Pittsburgh.
Phi -3 @ WASH
Mike: PHI. Donovan McNabb might get benched even sooner on Monday Night.
Joe: PHI.
Final - Phi by 31 (J6-8,M6-8) Let's take away the amazing 1st quarter and Philly still wins by 3. Vick had perhaps statistically the best QB performance in NFL history. Wrap your head around 20/28 333yds 4 TDs, 8 car 80 yds 2 TDs, and the prettiest 65 yards in the air on the money pass you might ever see. And McNabb played too.
Week 10 Standings
Joe - 74-65
Mike - 69-70
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Week 9 Picks
Current Standings:
Joe 59-54
Mike 58-55
Chicago -3 at Buffalo
Mike: BUF. Look, the Bills are worthless. Yes. But the Bears are struggling and this might be their only chance at a win this year. Give the Browns credit that they've improved over the likes of the Bills.
Joe:BUF. Maybe Martz' system would work in the CFL. Guess we'll find out this afternoon when they meet in Toronto. Bill win by at least 10.
Final: CHI by 3. (push) An early blocked extra point resulted in another Buffalo loss. Instead of moving the team, the entire city should relocate to Toronto.
San Diego -2.5 at Houston
Mike: HOU. The Chargers had their window of opportunity but it is fully closed. It'll be too late once Vincent Jackson returns and his heart won't be in it anyway.
Joe: HOU. I don't think SD should be favored on the road against anyone. Now Gates is out too which means lots of sad face from Rivers.
Final: SD by 6. (J0-1, M0-1). We saw the Rivers happy face instead with 4 TDs.
New Orleans -6.5 at Carolina
Mike: NO. The Saints are completely beat up, coming off a horrible loss to Cleveland and need a strong win to regain confidence. The Panthers are just what the witch doctor ordered.
Joe: NO. This will get ugly.
Final: NO by 31. (J1-1, M1-1). Kudos to us, oh wise prognosticators.
Arizona +8 at Minnesota
Mike: MIN. What a terrible game to call. If it's possible for both teams to lose, it would happen here. The Vikings are a tangled mess and going downhill quickly. This might be a confidence booster for Derek Anderson if he can pull out a big win on the road.
Joe: MIN. Again starting at QB for the Cards Derek Anderson.....
Final: MIN by 3. (J1-2, M1-2). I hope people remember Favre for what he did on the field. Today was a great comeback win by the 41 year old grandpa.
Tampa Bay +8.5 at Atlanta
Mike: ATL. I picked the Falcons to win the championship last year and they were strong but it was the Year of the Saint. This year, the Falcons are among the best teams in the NFC. Matt Ryan, if he continues to improve, is a perennial All Pro.
Joe: TB. The Bucs aren't the best team in the NFC but they are young and exciting. Look for Atlanta to win but not cover this way too huge line.
Final: ATL by 6. (J2-2, M1-3). Just like Joe said... Michael Turner with a big day.
NY Jets -4 at Detroit
Mike: NYJ. In the past, the Lions had terrible teams and terrible seasons. This year, it's a much improved team but they still find ways to lose. I wonder what's worse. Next year, with a little karma, the Lions turn into a playoff team.
Joe: DET. My feeling for the Jets are well known.
Final: NYJ by 3. (J3-2, M1-4). With 5 minutes left, the Lions were up 10 with the ball. The Lions continue to grasp defeat from the jaws of victory.
Miami +5 at Baltimore
Mike: BAL. Sure would be nice to see the Dolphins knock off an AFC North team. I'm changing my pick to BAL because asking the 'phins to win on the road in November is different than winning on the road in September.
Joe: BAL. At home off a bye Baltimore will dominate.
Final: BAL by 16. (J4-2, M2-4). The Dolphins fall two games behind the Patriots and Jets in the East.
New England -4 at Cleveland
Mike: NE. The Browns will hold close but the Pats will expand their lead in the second half. Browns are still two years away from truly competing each week. You threatened to take away my Browns rooting priviledges by continually picking against them each week but you'll never take away my Browns Backers card in my wallet. Unless, of course, you physically steal it from my wallet. It's not like I'm cynical towards the Browns or root against them. I'm realistic about the Browns, what they can and can not do. But they've turned the corner and will be a legitimate contender in the division next year. Seriously.
Joe: CLE. I'm not afraid to say Cleveland will cover again. Playing at home and inspired off the bye they will take an early lead but my crystal ball isn't telling me exactly what will happen late. Beware of Cribbs today.
Final: CLE by 20. (J5-2, M2-5). Don't act like you predicted this, Joe. These last two games have been unpredictable. Consecutive 20 point wins over the NFL's strongest teams? This is pleasantly insane and it's tough not to unravel just thinking about the early wins that Cleveland gave away.
NY Giants -7 at Seattle
Mike: NYG. Two words: Charlie Whitehurst. Seattle was playing above their seaheads but this change in quarterback won't help their chances.
Joe: NYG. The Whitehurst era begins today. And is over by halftime...
Final: NYG by 34. (J6-2, M3-5). This game was over quickly.
Kansas City +1 at Oakland
Mike: KC. Oakland has been on fire but the Chiefs running game provides the win.
Joe: OAK. KC isn't ready for primetime yet in the Black Hole.
Final: OAK by 3. (J7-2, M3-6) I'm not convinced either of these teams are that good. The Chargers are still going to win the division.
Indianapolis +3 at Philadelphia
Mike: PHI. It's tough to bet against Peyton but I like the Eagles in this home game.
Joe: IND. I don't go against Manning.
Final: PHI by 2. (J8-2, M3-7) It's wins like this for the NFC that allows Browns' fan to think they are still in the playoff race.
Dallas +7.5 at Green Bay
Mike: GB. It's just looking worse and worse for Texas' other football team.
Joe: GB. Almost feel bad for Dallas. Oh wait, nevermind....not at all.
Final: GB by 1000 and I think they just scored again. (J9-2, M4-7) I blame this game on Tony Romo. He didn't throw any touchdowns, what a loser.
Pittsburgh -4.5 at Cincinnati
Mike: PIT. Root for injuries.
Joe: CIN. I don't think Cincy will win or cover but for the sake of hating Pittsburgh, I'll take the Bungles.
Final: PIT by 6. (J9-3, M5-7). The T.Ocho Show has been cancelled.
New Standings:
Joe: 68-57 (.544)
Mike: 63-62 (.504)
Joe 59-54
Mike 58-55
Chicago -3 at Buffalo
Mike: BUF. Look, the Bills are worthless. Yes. But the Bears are struggling and this might be their only chance at a win this year. Give the Browns credit that they've improved over the likes of the Bills.
Joe:BUF. Maybe Martz' system would work in the CFL. Guess we'll find out this afternoon when they meet in Toronto. Bill win by at least 10.
Final: CHI by 3. (push) An early blocked extra point resulted in another Buffalo loss. Instead of moving the team, the entire city should relocate to Toronto.
San Diego -2.5 at Houston
Mike: HOU. The Chargers had their window of opportunity but it is fully closed. It'll be too late once Vincent Jackson returns and his heart won't be in it anyway.
Joe: HOU. I don't think SD should be favored on the road against anyone. Now Gates is out too which means lots of sad face from Rivers.
Final: SD by 6. (J0-1, M0-1). We saw the Rivers happy face instead with 4 TDs.
New Orleans -6.5 at Carolina
Mike: NO. The Saints are completely beat up, coming off a horrible loss to Cleveland and need a strong win to regain confidence. The Panthers are just what the witch doctor ordered.
Joe: NO. This will get ugly.
Final: NO by 31. (J1-1, M1-1). Kudos to us, oh wise prognosticators.
Arizona +8 at Minnesota
Mike: MIN. What a terrible game to call. If it's possible for both teams to lose, it would happen here. The Vikings are a tangled mess and going downhill quickly. This might be a confidence booster for Derek Anderson if he can pull out a big win on the road.
Joe: MIN. Again starting at QB for the Cards Derek Anderson.....
Final: MIN by 3. (J1-2, M1-2). I hope people remember Favre for what he did on the field. Today was a great comeback win by the 41 year old grandpa.
Tampa Bay +8.5 at Atlanta
Mike: ATL. I picked the Falcons to win the championship last year and they were strong but it was the Year of the Saint. This year, the Falcons are among the best teams in the NFC. Matt Ryan, if he continues to improve, is a perennial All Pro.
Joe: TB. The Bucs aren't the best team in the NFC but they are young and exciting. Look for Atlanta to win but not cover this way too huge line.
Final: ATL by 6. (J2-2, M1-3). Just like Joe said... Michael Turner with a big day.
NY Jets -4 at Detroit
Mike: NYJ. In the past, the Lions had terrible teams and terrible seasons. This year, it's a much improved team but they still find ways to lose. I wonder what's worse. Next year, with a little karma, the Lions turn into a playoff team.
Joe: DET. My feeling for the Jets are well known.
Final: NYJ by 3. (J3-2, M1-4). With 5 minutes left, the Lions were up 10 with the ball. The Lions continue to grasp defeat from the jaws of victory.
Miami +5 at Baltimore
Mike: BAL. Sure would be nice to see the Dolphins knock off an AFC North team. I'm changing my pick to BAL because asking the 'phins to win on the road in November is different than winning on the road in September.
Joe: BAL. At home off a bye Baltimore will dominate.
Final: BAL by 16. (J4-2, M2-4). The Dolphins fall two games behind the Patriots and Jets in the East.
New England -4 at Cleveland
Mike: NE. The Browns will hold close but the Pats will expand their lead in the second half. Browns are still two years away from truly competing each week. You threatened to take away my Browns rooting priviledges by continually picking against them each week but you'll never take away my Browns Backers card in my wallet. Unless, of course, you physically steal it from my wallet. It's not like I'm cynical towards the Browns or root against them. I'm realistic about the Browns, what they can and can not do. But they've turned the corner and will be a legitimate contender in the division next year. Seriously.
Joe: CLE. I'm not afraid to say Cleveland will cover again. Playing at home and inspired off the bye they will take an early lead but my crystal ball isn't telling me exactly what will happen late. Beware of Cribbs today.
Final: CLE by 20. (J5-2, M2-5). Don't act like you predicted this, Joe. These last two games have been unpredictable. Consecutive 20 point wins over the NFL's strongest teams? This is pleasantly insane and it's tough not to unravel just thinking about the early wins that Cleveland gave away.
NY Giants -7 at Seattle
Mike: NYG. Two words: Charlie Whitehurst. Seattle was playing above their seaheads but this change in quarterback won't help their chances.
Joe: NYG. The Whitehurst era begins today. And is over by halftime...
Final: NYG by 34. (J6-2, M3-5). This game was over quickly.
Kansas City +1 at Oakland
Mike: KC. Oakland has been on fire but the Chiefs running game provides the win.
Joe: OAK. KC isn't ready for primetime yet in the Black Hole.
Final: OAK by 3. (J7-2, M3-6) I'm not convinced either of these teams are that good. The Chargers are still going to win the division.
Indianapolis +3 at Philadelphia
Mike: PHI. It's tough to bet against Peyton but I like the Eagles in this home game.
Joe: IND. I don't go against Manning.
Final: PHI by 2. (J8-2, M3-7) It's wins like this for the NFC that allows Browns' fan to think they are still in the playoff race.
Dallas +7.5 at Green Bay
Mike: GB. It's just looking worse and worse for Texas' other football team.
Joe: GB. Almost feel bad for Dallas. Oh wait, nevermind....not at all.
Final: GB by 1000 and I think they just scored again. (J9-2, M4-7) I blame this game on Tony Romo. He didn't throw any touchdowns, what a loser.
Pittsburgh -4.5 at Cincinnati
Mike: PIT. Root for injuries.
Joe: CIN. I don't think Cincy will win or cover but for the sake of hating Pittsburgh, I'll take the Bungles.
Final: PIT by 6. (J9-3, M5-7). The T.Ocho Show has been cancelled.
New Standings:
Joe: 68-57 (.544)
Mike: 63-62 (.504)
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