Week 17 NFL Picks

Week 17 NFL Picks Against the Spread (HOME teams in caps)
Bills (+7.5) over EAGLES:
McNabb wins his last appearance in an Eagles uniform…but not by that much. But will the Philly fans boo McNabb in his final moments in the city of brotherly love?

BUCCANEERS (+2.5) over Panthers:
Because I have no faith in the Panthers quarterback.

Steelers (-3.5) over RAVENS:
Because I have lots of faith in the Steelers quarterback.

Bengals (-2.5) over DOLPHINS:
Because I have no faith in either quarterback.

BROWNS (-10.5) over 49ers:
This game only matters if Tennessee ties.

PACKERS (-3.5) over Lions:
This game would be at least a 10 point spread if the Packers hadn’t turned in such a stinker last week. If this were the stock market, this’d be a growth investment. Buy low and watch Green Bay soar.

Jaguars (+6) over TEXANS:
The Jags are easily ten points better than Houston. The fact that they will probably rest key players doesn’t sway that by 16 points.

Saints (-2) over BEARS:
See Packers over Lions and reverse the theory.

Cowboys (+9) over REDSKINS:
The Cowboys have nothing to play for, will be sans T.O. and will want to rest Romo’s thumb. The Redskins are ‘win and in.’ They’ll win, but not by double digits.

BRONCOS (+3) over Vikings:
Too much scoreboard watching by the Vikes. The Broncos are going to sneak up on them. The Broncos catch an early lead and hold on against a team that can’t pass to save its (playoff) life.

Seahawks (+1) over FALCONS:
How are the Falcons favored against a playoff team!?

Chargers (-8) over RAIDERS:
I thought taking JaMarcus Russell was a mistake back in April. Starting Sunday he begins the 3 year process of proving me right. Also, Phil Rivers needs to shut-the-hell-up. You’re not good. Don’t start snapping at the other team when you’re winning, only to rely totally on the superstars on your team come the next game. Who would’ve thought that the additional pick sent to San Diego along with Rivers for Eli Manning would end up being the best player of the three by miles. That would be Shawne Merriman.

CARDINALS (-6) over Rams:
In a game that means nothing, take the team that hasn’t been awful all year.

JETS (-6) over Chiefs:
Is this game on TV anywhere? Aren’t there any junior high school field hockey they could be broadcasting?

COLTS (+6.5) over Titans:
I think the Titans will win. But since I’m sitting at 0-15 picking Titans games this year, I’m going against my gut. The fact that the Colts are a touchdown underdogs at home make it a little easier.

GIANTS (+14) over Patriots:
For some reason, the Pats chose not to disembowel the Dolphins last week. I don’t understand it, but I wouldn’t take a chance on them to cover double digit spreads until this has been answered.

Last Week: 6-8-1 ATS Every week that goes by is simply another 14-16 games in which you could be making money by betting I’m wrong.