The Doc's Week Eleven Picks
It's week 11, and I'm simply
at a loss for words. This years has been, by far, my worst year picking
games since I was 17 (the 1987 strike with scab players totally threw me
off). In regards to picking games, I can't wait for the season to be
over - it's simply sucks to take this weekly flagellation.
And they tell me I'm a
"glass is half-empty" kind of guy. What do they know?
Picks appear
in bold.
Chicago at Miami
(-2.5)
As pathetic as the Dolphins offense looked on Thursday, it's going
to be really bad Chad Henne and Brandon Marshall miss significant time.
Oakland at Pittsburgh
(-7)
I've been gushing about the Raiders for a few weeks now, but I think
this is where things are put back in perspective. Going across the
country into Heinz field against an angry Steelers' team is not the
ideal situation to be in.
Houston at New York
Jets (-6.5)
This is not a vote of confidence for the Jets as much as it is an
indictment of the Texans. I don't know how, but they'll figure out some
strange, ass-backwards, never-seen-before way of losing this week.
Baltimore (-10.5)
at Carolina
This one could be the ugliest game of the week. It's not like the Ravens
are a fine-tuned machine right now, but the Panthers are a 1971 Ford
Pinto running on fumes.
Washington at
Tennessee (-7)
Mike Vick played an incredible game last week, but you could clearly
see that the Redskins were not ready for that game. I think they've got
some internal issues and the Titans are just a better team.
Detroit (+7) at
Dallas
I have no idea why, but I just don't think we're going to see the same
Cowboys team as last week. Also, five of the Lions' seven losses have
been by five points or less.
Green Bay (-3) at
Minnesota
As much pressure as the Packers are getting on opposing quarterbacks,
I'm not sure that Brett Favre finishes this game.
Buffalo (+6) at
Cincinnati
The Bills have been playing much, much better recently, and the Bengals
have lost a couple of tough ones to good teams. I think Cincinnati is a
couple weeks away of completely imploding.
Cleveland (+2) at Jacksonville
As I said in the Power Rankings, the Browns have played the top four
teams in as many games and are 2-2 in that stretch. I think the Jaguars
are extremely lucky to be 5-4, and their luck will run out this week.
Arizona at Kansas City
(-7.5)
If you follow the site, you know how I feel about the Cardinals -
they're the worst 3-7 team I've ever seen. After the "Debacle in
Denver", this game is tailor-made for the Chiefs.
Seattle at New Orleans
(-11)
While I'm definitely worried about the rust the Saints will have to
work out, the Seahawks just don't have the running game it takes to keep
Drew Brees and company off the field.
Atlanta
(-3) at St. Louis
OK, I get it - the Rams are a much better team this year and this one
could be a trap game for the Falcons, but come on! Three points! Really?
Really???
Tampa Bay (+3.5)
at San Francisco
The 49ers are a better team with Troy Smith, and I think they'll win
this game, but it won't be by much. They just don't have the players to
really beat a good team like the Bucs by more than a field goal.
Indianapolis at New
England (-3.5)
As always, this one's tough to call. It's hard to go against Robo-QB,
but I like the way the Pats are playing against big-time competition. It
will be difficult for me to get their demolition of the Steelers out of
my mind.
New York Giants at
Philadelphia (-3)
The Giants' offensive line is missing two starters, and they're
going to need all the offense they can muster against Vick and the
Eagles' explosive offense. While this might have been a great game a few
weeks ago, New York just doesn't have the manpower to get it done right
now.
Denver at San Diego
(-9.5)
In my opinion, the Broncos' pasting of Kansas City last week was an
aberration. They built a big early lead on a team that can't throw the
ball and was able to hold the Chiefs off. This week, I think the
Chargers smell blood and go for the throat early.
Last Week: 6-8
Overall: 59-78-7
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