NFL PICKS- WEEK 3: CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
Ok with less than twenty minutes in the early game, I will dispense with the apologies and just post the picks.
HOME TEAM IN CAPS
Patriots (+5.5) OVER BRONCOS
Despite the score in the Indy game last week, the game was actually a lot closer than the final score would indicate. When the obvious tripping call by the Patriots was missed, the wheels completely fell off the Colts train. The Colts had to overcome a lot, and were still in the game except despite the obstacles. However, this week should be different. This week the Patriots are somehow the underdogs and I cannot recall the last time the Pats were actually the underdogs in a game and didn’t cover or win the game outright. I personally think the Pats will win this game late outright, but not to worry they are getting 5.5. points. Denver despite being the favorite were a missed 3-19 conversion in the fourth away from melting down in familiar Peyton Manning playoff fashion and if it was not for that converted 3 and 19 that they only converted due to injuries in the Chargers secondary, they would not even be playing in this game, as Rivers would have marched down the field, scored and the Broncos and shaky ground likely lose the game in Overtime. Point being, the Broncos were lucky to get the win and avoid the familiar Manning meltdown late. In this game take the points, and if feeling ballsy (but still sensible) take the Pats for the outright win.
49ers (+3.5) OVER SEAHAWKS
Look I know the history. The 49ers have gotten absolutely smoked the last two times they were in Seattle. However, people are only doomed to fail if they do not correct their past mistakes and the 49ers appear smart enough and talented enough to correct the problems that have befallen them in the past. It is very hard for me to envision a scenario in which the 49ers drop another big game to Seattle even if they and their fans have been known to literally cause earthquakes. This game figures to be close and I believe there is a chance the 49ers can win outright. Even if not there are points being given and for the first time the 49ers are a complete team and seem to have struck the perfect balance in all three phases of the game. Be smart and take the points.
