CONTRIBUTOR
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GAME 1
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GAME 2
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GAME 3
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Kevin
2009 Record: 51.1% (23-22)
2008 Record: 63.3% (31-18-2)
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Texans at Dolphins (-1.5)
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Seahawks at Packers (-14)
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Vikings (-7) at Bears
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Texans +1.5
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Packers -14
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Vikings -7
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Good luck Vontae Davis and Sean Smith. They
will need all the luck they can get in trying to
stop Andre Johnson, who is averaging 194.5
yards per game over the past two weeks. Both
teams are 7-7 and need to win this game to
keep their playoff hopes alive. The Texans
strength match up well with Miami. When the
Dolphins have the ball, they will look to
feature Ricky Williams. But the Texans have a
solid run defense, which could force the 'Fins
to pass the ball more than they would
otherwise like.
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This game is a match made in blowout
heaven. On one hand, Aaron Rodgers has
thrown for 293.5 yards per game and nine
touchdowns in his past four games. On the
other hand, the Seahawks have allowed the
fourth-most passing yards per game
(249.4) in the NFL. Moreover, the Packers
have blown out many of their inferior
opponents whereas the Seahawks have
been beaten badly by the teams that
should beat them. After last week's
heart-breaking loss to Pittsburgh, look for
the Packers to take out their revenge on
their next opponent. Sorry Seattle.
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While a first-round bye for the Vikings
seemed like a lock three weeks ago, they
have lost two of their past three games and
now only lead the Eagles, who host the
Broncos this week, by one game for the #2
seed. The Bears have played better at
home (4-3) than on the road (1-6) mainly
because QB Jay Cutler has been horrible on
the road. The first time these two teams
played, the Vikings pummeled the Bears by
26 points. Matt Forte will struggle to run the
ball (what else is new?) and the Vikings will
pressure Jay Cutler into mistakes (again,
what else is new?).
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Dan
2009 Record: 54.5% (23-21-1)
2008 Record: 60.0% (30-20-1)
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Raiders at Browns (-3)
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Texans at Dolphins (-1.5)
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Seahawks at Packers (-14)
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Browns -3
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Dolphins -1.5
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Packers -14
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Happy holidays to all, and after a week of
delivering nothing but coal previously, it's
time to get back on track. Cleveland has been
a covering machine as of late, as they have
posted 5 wins in a row against the number.
The Browns look to have a pulse, and will look
to play especially hard with new sheriff in town
Mike Holmgren watching. The Raiders have
been an enigma, knocking off the Broncos
last week, but will start quarterback Charlie
Frye in Ohio this Sunday. I like the matchup
of Jerome Harrison coming off a 286 yard
rushing performance against the Chiefs, going
against the 28th ranked rushing defense in
Oakland as they have yielded an average of
149 yards per game. I also like the fact that
Brady Quinn is sidelined, as the Derek
Anderson could easily outpass his average on
one throw. Cleveland has won 6 of the last 8
games against the Raiders, and don't forger
the superb advantage of Josh Cribbs in the
return game for field position.
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So I've had an obsession with the Texans
this year, and sadly it seems they are not
ready to take that next step out of 8-8 land
and into the playoffs. This is a playoff
game for both teams, as the window of
entering the playoffs is closing, and the
winner gets the chance to play for it in week
17. In the prime-time lights, the Texans
have come up short losing 4 straight to
playoff contenders Indy twice,Tennesee,
and Jacksonville. The Dolphins have also
won three straight against the spread, and
have posted a 7-1 mark against the AFC in
their last 8. The Texans have played their
way back into contention by beating up on
Seattle and St. Louis, but when playing a
quality contender they tend to shy from the
stage. With no running game to speak of
for the Texans, and also having to play in
the dreaded humidity in Miami, look for the
Chad Henne led Dolphins to move on and
fight for a final playoff spot in week 17.
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Maybe is the winter time of year, but even
with a two touchdown number, I always love
the Pack at Lambeau field in December.
There are other things I like about this
game, such as Seattle has only won one
road game all year, and Green Bay needs
this win to sew up the wildcard spot.
Seattle's running game has struggled as of
late, and things don't look to get better
against the leagues 2nd rated rushing
defense. Sure Pittsburgh passed for 500
yards last week, but do you really trust Matt
Hasselback delivering a quality
performance on the road in that freezer?
Green Bay has posted a recent 5-1 record
Vs the spread, and is 9-4-1 overall this
year against the number. Seattle has not
fared well going 5-9 this year, have gone
1-7 in their last 8 on the road, and have
gone 1-5 against the Pack in thier last 6.
Too much balance from Ryan Grant and
Aaron Rodgers, as the Pack will crush the
Seahawks at Lambeau.
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Sean
2009 Record: 55.8% (26-17-2)
2008 Record: 52.9% (27-24)
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Saints (-14) at Buccaneers
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Jets at Colts (-3)
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Seahawks at Packers (-14)
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Saints -14
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Colts -3
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Seahawks +14
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Home-field advantage still at stake, and i
think the Saints come out firing on all
cylinders. Tampa Bay has been playing better
as of late, but an angry Saints team with
additional rest will win this one big.
Saints 48 Bucs 17
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Too few points here. I am guessing the line
is low because the Colts really don't have
anything to play for. last time I checked
the Jets offense is terrible. Mark Sanchez
has definitely had his ups and downs. I
dont see any way the Jets keep this one
close.
Colts 31 Jets 20
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Seattle might have played their worst
football of the season last week in an
embarassing home loss to the Bucs. No
way they should keep it close in Lambeau
against the Packers who need the game to
stay in the hunt for the wildcard....thats why
they play the game, and I think Seattle can
actually win this game as crazy as it
sounds, however.
Packers 23 Seahawks 21
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Jamie
2009 Record: 50.0% (22-22-1)
2008 Record: 55.1% (27-22-2)
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Jaguars at Patriots (-9.5)
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Jets at Colts (-3)
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Vikings (-7) at Bears
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Jaguars +9.5
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Colts -3
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Vikings -7
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