The Doc's Week Six Picks
This is really starting to
bother me. I've never gone four weeks in a row with a losing record and
it's starting to make me think bad things about myself. Am I cursed? Am
I just running into a stretch of bad luck? Did I recently walk under a
ladder? Did I leave the oven on this morning? OK, that last one I just
threw in to make sure you were paying attention.
This has to turn around soon
or my wife is really not going to like me taking out that third
mortgage.
Picks appear
in bold.
San Diego (-8) at St.
Louis
Like everyone, I like the St. Louis "little engine that could" story,
but the Chargers are just a much better team. Not only that, I think the
44-6 beatdown the Rams took last week might just take a bit of the wind
out of their sails.
Kansas City at Houston
(-4)
So, far, the Texans have not been kind to me. As the hometown team,
I would think that I would have a much better feeling about them than
most, and yet I'm struggling with a 2-2-1 record. Seriously, Gary Kubiak
needs to figure out a way to instill some consistency or the "breakout
year" thing may turn into the "wait 'til next year" thing.
Baltimore (+3) at New
England
Sorry Pats, but I don't think much has changed since last year's blowout
in the playoffs. The Ravens still run the ball really, really well and
you still have a hard time stopping it.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay
(+4.5)
I keep waiting for last year's Saints to show up, and it just isn't
happening. I'm pretty sure that they'll win this week, but I don't think
the Bucs will let them run away with it.
Atlanta at Philadelphia
(-2.5)
This is more of a "hunch pick." My mind tells me that the Falcons
are the better team, but it looks like something clicked for Kevin Kolb
last week, and I don't think Atlanta's secondary can keep up with all
that speed at wideout.
Detroit at New York
Giants (-10)
I've done pretty well with the Lions this year, but they're about to
run into a buzzsaw. After seeing the Giants in person last week, I can
tell you that they are playing some smothering defense.
Seattle at Chicago (-6.5)
On the other hand, I'm really struggling with the Bears this year.
Just when I think I have them figured out, they shit the bed. However,
they're getting Jay Cutler back this week and Matt Forte is playing
lights out this year.
Cleveland at Pittsburgh
(-13)
Anyone who frequents the site knows that I don't really care for
double-digit spreads, but I'm pretty sure about this one. Cleveland is
coming in with rookie quarterback, Colt McCoy, and one of the few
weapons they have, Peyton Hillis, on the mend. I'd be surprised if the
Browns score more that 10 points.
Miami at Green Bay (-3)
This one terrifies me. As of now, Aaron Rodgers is listed as
probable, and should be able to go. However, the Packers are doing
everything possible recently to give away games. I give the edge to
Green Bay because I think the Dolphins will have a difficult time
throwing on that secondary.
New York Jets (-3) at
Denver
When I saw this line at the beginning of the week, I thought there would
be a lot of money put on the Jets. I can't believe there hasn't been
more money being spent on New York. Well, I'll take it. Kyle Orton is
going to have a long day without a running game.
Oakland (+7) at San
Francisco
Don't get me wrong, I do think the 49ers finally get off the schneid and
finally put a notch in the win column. However, for them to be a seven
point favorite over anyone (never mind an AFC team) is pretty
ridiculous.
Dallas at Minnesota
(-1.5)
For the most part, the Cowboys have been played more consistently
this year, and overall, have been the better team. But, I'm picking the
Vikings for two reasons. First, the second half against the Jets was the
best half that either of them have played all year. Second, Randy Moss
still loves to stick it to Jerry Jones for not taking him in the 1998
draft.
Indianapolis (-3) at
Washington
I've always said that as long as Peyton Manning was playing, the Colts
would be a playoff team. I'm sticking to that statement, but I no longer
feel as confident about it as I used to. They're beginning to look old,
and he hasn't looked like himself this year. Either way, they'll still
have enough to beat the Skins.
Tennessee (-3) at
Jacksonville
If you take a look at
this week's Power Rankings, you'll
see that I don't have a lot of faith in the Jags' 3-2 record. As a
matter of fact, you'll see that the only other 3-2 team that's ranked
below them is the Arizona Cardinals. I don't necessarily think the
Titans are that much better, but I was impressed the way they stood
toe-to-toe against a desperate Dallas team last week.
Last Week: 6-8
Overall: 32-41-3
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