Ok so between work, law school and smack together in general I don’t have time to do a detail column this week. You can relax however gambling fans/addicts I will still post my picks which have been red hot of late at 7-1 over the last two weeks, so hopefully we can keep that going (knock-wood, fingers crossed, wishing on stars etc.) To the review:
Cleveland v. Pittsburgh (3-14)
Zzzzzzzzzzzz x 1000000000000000000000
Houston v. Cincy (20-19)
Wow I totally thought Houston was done in this one after they fell behind. Solid comeback by 3rd stringer T.J. Yates and solid poise all the way around. Its funny with all the talk of Newton, Dalton, Tebow how Yates has gone under the radar. Even more shocking is how terrible head coach Wade Phillips was turned around an NFL team taking his team from 30th to 1st in the league in defense. Granted he is only a defensive coordinator in Houston, but where was this defensive guru in Dallas the last 3 years???
Minny v. Detroit (28-34)
Solid win by the Lions last Sunday. Well actually it wasn’t as the Lions got off to hot start and had the Vikings down and out in Beverly Hills, but then Webb came into the game to spell the hapless ponder and the Vikings totally turned the game around. In fact the Vikings had first and goal from inside the 5 which meaning they could have four shots into the end-zone. And even though there was only a few seconds left on the clock this was almost a guaranteed win except for the fact that Minny and its fans didn’t count on the referees being more blind then Mr. Magoo and totally blew the blatant face-mask which cost the Vikings the game as the snapping of Webb’s head caused him to fumble the ball. Dirty play by the Lions, but I guess with Suh out of the game the refs didn’t suspect anyone could do anything that dirty. Oh well the season was already over for the Vikings, but still, Dirty City; population- Lions.
Saints v. Tennesse (22-17)
Pretty predictable although the sudden solid play of Chris Johnson was a shocker. I guess he finished counting all his money and decided to start playing.
Philly v. Miami (26-10)
Are you aware that the Eagles are still mathematically still in the playoff hunt?? How is this possible?? Oh ya the Cowboys and Giants are stinky as hell, I guess I forgot. But alas yes with three games remaining the Eagles are still in it, and an 8-8 tie by all three teams would actually mean that they would NFC East by virtue of the tie-breaks!! Again how are they still in it? Like I get it but I don’t.
KC v. Jets (10-37)
I don’t know why everyone was so quick to write off the Sanchez and the Jets. Yes their play has been up and down all season, but this is what they do and have done it for the last three seasons. They come on late, squeeze into the playoffs and then play lights out until the Conference Finals. The only thing more predictable is that Adam Sandler’s next movie will be terrible (and sadly that it will somehow make money…what an age we live in).
NE v. Washington (34-27)
I loved Tom Brady and his offensive coordinator going at on the sideline after the Brady pick in the endzone. Just one question though, who does that coordinator think he is?? Brady has won three Superbowls and should have won 2 more, so again who does that clown thing he is. With Brady’s clout in Boston I was surprised the guy still had a job after this game. So to this coordinator I would say get off Brady’s jock, you don’t shit where you eat and you definitely don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Ass.
Atlanta v. Carolina (31-23)
Yes, solid comeback for the Falcons. I know I hate the Falcons but that win showed me two things. One, that I was smart to bet against Newton and two, that winning games late appears to be Newton’s kryptonite. Once more I cannot underscore the fact that Newton needs to keep his pretend shirt closed until he closes out a game or wins two in a row. Dumbass (k I’ll stop, that 70’s show was making the rotation on TV-tropolis).
Tampa v. Jax (14-41)
Ouch. Tampa you suck. Hopefully Tampa keeps these stinky performances going against the Cowboys this weekend.
Indy v. Baltimore (10-24)
Indy that meaningless touchdown at the end of the game to close out the game was solid. And to quote Beast-mode (Marshawn Lynch), “it don’t get no better than solid.” Indy has covered two spreads two weeks in a row, too bad for them the spread will never be over 1 at any point for the remainder of the season. Don’t worry Colts fans, the Andrew Luck era is only a few months away, make sure to have Peyton Manning’s bags packed.
Chicago v. Denver (10-13)
Wow, Tebow really is the anti-Lebron James because the man cannot miss in the 4th quarter. I am not a fan of the man’s skills and still believe his bubble is close to bursting, but what a ride.
San Fran v. Arizona (19-21)
Whoa where did this come from? My guess is that ‘Zona still had some of that mojo going for it from the Cowboys game the week before. Bah, that game still stings, bah I hate you Cards.
Oakland v. Green Bay (16-46)
Yes I know the Raiders were playing in Lambeau and the Packers are undefeated and the defending champs, but for an alleged playoff contender this loss stinks.
Buffalo v. San Diego (10-31)
I don’t wanna jinx Philip Rives so I while refrain from commenting on this game, especially since this the fantasy playoffs. Lets keep it going Rivers.
Giants v. Dallas (37-34)
Ok so if Dallas had any heart left in them from that Cards game, the Giants ripped it out, stomped on it and stuck it in a juicer and then fucked it in the ass. Oh ya and then they broke its ankle. Ok well I don’t know about all that, but they definitely broke the anke of Demarco Murray (my fantasy running back to boot) and essentially crippled this team for the rest of the season. Dallas is playing for its playoff life on Saturday night, and are favoured by 7 on the road. All of those things are red flags, if you are a Cowboys fan be afraid.
St. Louis v. Seattle (13-30)
Well if you thought that it was a shocker that Philly was still in the playoff hunt, hold on to your butts (what, Jurrasic Park has been making the rotation non-stop on AMC non-stop, what do you want from me?) because the Seahawks are still somehow in it. My guess is they miss it, but I am still puzzled beyond belief.
WEEK 15 PICKS
Ok I have to go to an ugly X-mas sweater party in 15 minutes. Here are the picks.
Gold-The Bucs (+7) over Dallas
Silver-The Lions (-1) over the Raiders
Bronze-The Seahawks (+3.5) over Bears
