The lines are from Vegas and the home teams are in CAPs.
Kansas City -7 over OAKLAND
I really should have known better than to make this my survivor pool pick. The Raiders win for the first time in more than a year, breaking a 16-game losing streak, Matt Schaub’s 24-game losing streak and even score the first rushing TD of the season against the Chiefs. Goddamnit, Andy Reid.
Cleveland +3 over ATLANTA
This line actually seems low considering the return of Josh Gordon to the Browns lineup.
Tennessee +12.5 over PHILADELPHIA
Do you really want to be giving this many points with Mark Sanchez at QB? Of course, Philly’s defence will probably score 21 points in this one.
NEW ENGLAND -7.5 over Detroit
When the Pats are hot, they get real hot. I’ll ride them until I have a reason not to.
MINNESOTA +10 over Green Bay
Simply, the Packers are a much better team at home and you can’t give this many points to a home dog in a division game.
INDIANAPOLIS -15 over Jacksonville
Why wouldn’t the Colts be able to rough up the Jags again? They did it on the road already this season.
Cincinnati +1 over HOUSTON
If Arian Foster plays, flip this pick. I don’t think the Bengals could stop him, even he is limited.
CHICAGO -6 over TampaBay
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bears go on a hot streak to end the season and just barely miss the playoffs.
Arizona +7.5 over SEATTLE
We know the Seahawks will snap to life at some point, but can you really give the best team in the league more than a TD?
SAN DIEGO -5 over St. Louis
Just because the Rams upset the Broncos last week, doesn’t mean they’ll turn it on again. Especially on the road against another top QB.
Miami +7.5 over DENVER
The Broncos’ long list of injuries could be a problem against Miami’s strong defence.
Washington +10 over SAN FRANCISCO
Can you really trust the 49ers with this many points? They haven’t impressed at home this season either.
NEW YORK GIANTS +3 over Dallas
The Giants always find a way to spoil things for the Cowboys.
BUFFALO -2.5 over New York Jets
The Bills are the home team in name only, hosting the Jets in Buffalo. Kyle Orton may have fallen off a cliff, but he and Buffalo have already beaten the Jets badly this season.
NEW ORLEANS -3 over Baltimore
If the Saints put up three stinkers at home in a row, it might be time to start discussing Sean Payton’s job security and Drew Brees’ future prospects.
Last week: 7-7
This season: 85-74-1