The Weekly Blitz - Week 10
Don't look now.
Actually, that's just a saying and I want you to look.
In the past two weeks, I am 5-1 in picking NFL games against the spread (ATS) and now my season record is 16-11 (or 59.3%) ATS.
Let's keep the ball rolling with these week 10 picks:
Patriots +2.5 (over Colts): The Colts have picked up where they left off last regular season by winning their first eight games to extend their regular-season winning streak to 17 games. They face their biggest challenge of the season in week 10 as the Patriots and their explosive passing attack come to town. The Patriots, who have started their own three-game winning streak, have beaten their last three opponents by a combined score of 121-24. In those three games, Patriots QB Tom Brady has thrown for 1,020 yards (300+ in all three games), ten touchdowns and three interceptions. Losing three-quarters of their starters in the secondary, the Colts young secondary will be put to the ultimate test this week.
Broncos -3.5 (over Redskins): If this game were played two weeks ago, the spread would have been much higher. While the Broncos have struggled in the past two weeks, they've played two physical teams in Baltimore and Pittsburgh. The Broncos aren't as bad as they have looked in the past two games whereas the Redskins are still one of the worst teams in the league. (Dan Snyder may be able to keep signs out of the stands, but he would be wiser to keep the Redskins off the field.) The Redskins will be without running back Clinton Portis, who suffered a concussion last week. The Broncos will get back on track in the nation's capital.
Ravens -10.5 (over Browns): The Ravens have lost four of their past five games and haven't played well. However, they have lost to the Vikings, Bengals (twice), Patriots -- all division leaders. The perfect cure for a team's struggles is to face the Browns, who have been outscored 78-209 this season. In their first matchup this season, the Ravens beat the Browns by 31 points. This will be one of the worst Monday Night Football games of the year, especially if you're a Browns' fan, as the Ravens will easily take care of business.
