Friday, September 25, 2009

NFL picks week 3 (Blanda Guest)


This intro is going to be a bit rushed, since I need to pack, run, go to the bank and head to the airport. The guest prognosticator is my oldest friend, more like a brother, James “Boom Boom” Blanda. He spent his early life growing up in Dallas and loving the triplets but has been a big Bears fan for years and we are going to go in on season tickets in the near future.

Tennessee Titans at NY Jets -3

Jeff Fisher is not going 0-3. Instead of watching film this week I think there is good chance that Rex Ryan and Sanchez spent the week in Devil’s Three Ways with beat jersey Jets fans. Even though Revis sealed a pro bowl berth in the first two weeks, Kerry “Tom” Collins (credit: Jeff Steager) will spread the ball around and comeback to NashVegas with the season alive.

The Titans seem to be on the ropes and Dirty Sanchez has the Jets on a roll. Although Chris Johnson went off on the Texans last week, I just don’t see a repeat performance in the cards against the reinvigorated Jets D. Gotta go with the J-E-T-S at home.

Jacksonville Jags at Houston Texans -3.5

Jacksonville blows.

The Jags are terrible and are one step away from moving to LA. When the owner is openly talking about drafting Tim Tebow as a way generate fan interest you know your team is in trouble. I do love Timmy T, but not sure an owner should be talking about drafting a QB of the future after week 2. I see Steve Slaton busting out of his slump (at least I hope for my fantasy team) and the Texans winning big at home.

Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles -9

For some reason, Blanda thought this games was a PK. Haley game planned the shit out of this Eagles team in the conference championship game. 9 is too much without #5 and a hobbled Westbrook. If you are the Chiefs D, don’t you have to start barking in unison when Vick comes on the field? I agree he got railroaded by the justice system, but don’t you have to get in his head?

Mike Vick returns and scores a TD, Chiefs continue to struggle on their inevitable run towards the #1 pick in the draft. They lost to the gd Raiders last week!

Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens -13

I think the spread is too big for a division matchup. The Ravens look incredible, but taking a shot on the spread.

HA! Ravens big.

New York Giants at Tampa Bucs +6.5

Giants are good, Bucs are not. Its going to be a long year in Tampa, Sorry D.

Giants showed some moxie in crapping on the opening of Jerry-world. I strongly dislike Eli Manning, but I just can’t see the Bucs pulling this one out.

Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions +6.5

Seems like everyone getting on board with a Lions W this week, not me. Although I will take the 6.5, and hope #89 gets the ball.

The Lions finally break the streak and win a game , people of Detroit rejoice! The Redskins struggled to beat the Rams last week and Jason Campbell doesn’t seem to be the answer at QB. I think Stafford shows why he was given the most guaranteed money in the history of the NFL and the Lions win by 2 TDs.

Green Bay Packers at St. Louis Rams +6.5

The Packers are overrated, and it pains me to say that after getting beat by them in the opener. Revenge back in Chicago, won’t be pretty. Even the Rams can watch that Bengals film and figure out how to attack the Pack.

Gotta think the Pack will bounce back after their surprising loss at home to Ochocinco and the Bungles. Gotta say I can’t blame Marvin Lewis for the Bengals struggles after watching Hard Knocks and seeing how incredibly incompetent Mike Brown and the Cincy front office seem to be. Lewis deserves a medal for putting up with them for as long as he has.

San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings -6.5

Seems that the Niners are a bit of a bandwagon pick, I’ll take Favre, AP, and that D and give the 6.5. If anyone watched the final 3QTs of that Lions game last week, you would have seen that Favre is back in the groove. I am already having Viking nightmares on a weekly basis.

AD and Frank Gore run wild. Niners shock the Vikes at home, and Farve tosses 3 INTs. You know he can’t just manage the game, he’s gonna get the itch and make some dumb decsions.

Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots -4

The “no betting against Brady” rule is in effect for one more week on probationary status. This Pats team doesn’t look very good, but trusting Brady/Billy after a L and that the Dirty Birds first game away from the Dome is a handicap.

I motion that the Patriots go back to their throwback unis full time. They are so much cooler than their current ones. Matty Ice waltzes storms back into Boston area and sticks it to the Patriots, breaking the hearts of many a BC fan.

Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks +2

I don’t pick the Bears games, but I have a feeling that our O might wake up and throw up 5 plus TDs.

Qwest is a tough place to play, but I just can’t see Seneca Wallace leading the Hawks to a victory over the rejuvenated Bears. Cutler builds on his rebound performance from last week and tosses 2 TDs to my man G-Reg. Bears!

New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills +6

Taking a flyer on the Bills for this game. It seems like there is rain in the forecast and I always go against the Ain’ts in adverse conditions. Not a believer in the Saints juggernaut. Check the weather conditions at kickoff.

Drew Brees continues to play out of his mind and the Saints put up over 40 again. Buffalo hangs with them for a little since the Saints D is swiss cheese, but they won’t be able to keep up.

Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers -5.5

Don’t see the Fins at 0-3 and I think the Chargers are overrated. The only reason Turner hasn’t been canned is that the Chiefs and the Raiders have been awful and Pat Bowlen has early onset dementia. The Chargers are a joke and the sooner everyone realizes it they will be better off. Still like Philip, but that D is brutal. Taking the 5.5.

I hate to say it, but I feel like the LT era is over. I think part of Darren Sproles’ advantage has got the be that he’s a freaking midget and the defenders can’t see him because of this. Now way should a rb who is 5’6” be a starting caliber player in the NFL. Chargers rebound from their tough loss to the Ravens and cover at home.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals +4

Big Ben gets this one even though I am not really sure if Bruce Arians isn’t a hologram. Because while every other team has a semblance of a professional offense, I think Big Ben draws up plays in the dirt during the huddle. Not really sure what page the “hold the ball for 8 seconds and throw it as hard as you can 18 yards down the field to Santanio” is on in the playbook.

Benny Roe returns to SW Ohio and tosses 4 TDs like he used to in college when my beloved Redhawks resembled a D-1 football team. I want to believe in the Bengals and Ochocinco easily became my favorite non-Bears player after watching Hard Knocks, but they won’t beat the Steelers. Pittsburgh rebounds from a tough loss to the Bears and takes one on the road.

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders +1.5
The Raiders should have beaten the Chargers at home, and while the Chargers are flying under the radar of suck they are better than the Broncos. Crappy divisions foes (Broncos, Chiefs) don’t get to give points in Oakland and get away with it.

There is absolutely no way that Al Davis should be allowed to make a decision on what to eat for lunch, let alone for an NFL franchise. That dude looks like he died 5 years ago. I think Kyle Orton is solid and I thank Josh McDaniels for being dumb enough to alienate a 25 yr. old Pro Bowl qb to the point that he gets traded to the Bears. No way that should’ve ever happened but Denver’s loss is Chicago’s gain. The surprising Broncos hit 3-0 and Denver fans can momentarily forget their terrible offseason.

Indianapolis Colts at Arizona Cardinals -2.5

Breaking the never go against Peyton rule, I think the Cardinal O is back on track and they give Jim Caldwell his first L. That Colt D has to go from Miami on Monday night across the country and face a completely different Offense after being on the field for 3QTs.

I just don’t trust the Cardinals. They were the worst team to make the playoffs last year and just got hot at the right time. Its tough to go against Peyton, guy just knows how to QB along with his great comedic timing. Colts win big on national television, with Manning tossing 2 TDs to breakout wide receive of the year Pierre Garcon ( I can’t say or think his name without reverting to a terrible French accent)

Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys -8.5

Thanks for that monster line. Cowboys can’t cover this line with out Marion the Barbarian. They won’t stick with the inside run and the Panthers are better than they have shown.

If the Cowboys lose this game, Wade Phillips gets canned. I don’t see that happening though. Panthers are a mess and Delhomme is an TAINT (touchdown after interception) waiting to happen. Marion the Barbarian is out but Felix Jones/Tashard Choice pick up the load and the ‘Boys cover..


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