The Weekly Blitz - Week 2
Our opening week was similar to our 2008: a strong performance. In picking three games against the spread (ATS) last week, I was 3-0 ATS. As a group of four "handicappers," we were 8-4 ATS in week one.
As usual, our picks are for entertainment purposes only and, of course, being right is a whole lot more entertaining than being wrong.
Here are my week two picks:
Patriots -3.5 (over Jets): This game could easily be an embarrassment. However, it won't necessarily be embarrassing in the way that Jets' safety Kerry Rhodes expects. Rhodes said, "You go out from the first quarter on, from the first play on, and try to embarrass them. Not just go out there and try to win, try to embarrass them." Is it wise to provide bulletin-board material for the three-time champions (this decade) and a team that has beaten the Jets in the Meadowlands in eight consecutive games? Of course not. This game could get ugly (and fast).
Steelers -3 (over Bears): How much do I like the Steelers in this matchup? Nearly as much as I dislike the Bears. Last week, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler threw four interceptions against the Packers. Granted, some of the picks may have been the fault of the Bears receivers. But Cutler could have easily have had six picks in that game. The Steelers, who had the top-rated defense in 2008, will bring the pressure against Cutler and stymie the run. Not much on the ground and mistakes in the air for the Bears' offense equals a Steelers' win and cover.
Colts -3 (over Dolphins): In their last 16 home games, the Dolphins are only 3-13 against the spread (ATS). As a home underdog of 3 points or less, the Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last six matchups. Despite being without Anthony Gonzalez, the Colts still have Reggie Wayne, who had 162 receiving yards against Jacksonville last week, and Dallas Clark in the passing game as weapons for Peyton Manning. On the other hand, the Dolphins offense looked anemic against the Falcons last week and have now turned the ball over nine times in their past two games.
Check out all of our week two picks here.
As usual, our picks are for entertainment purposes only and, of course, being right is a whole lot more entertaining than being wrong.
Here are my week two picks:
Patriots -3.5 (over Jets): This game could easily be an embarrassment. However, it won't necessarily be embarrassing in the way that Jets' safety Kerry Rhodes expects. Rhodes said, "You go out from the first quarter on, from the first play on, and try to embarrass them. Not just go out there and try to win, try to embarrass them." Is it wise to provide bulletin-board material for the three-time champions (this decade) and a team that has beaten the Jets in the Meadowlands in eight consecutive games? Of course not. This game could get ugly (and fast).
Steelers -3 (over Bears): How much do I like the Steelers in this matchup? Nearly as much as I dislike the Bears. Last week, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler threw four interceptions against the Packers. Granted, some of the picks may have been the fault of the Bears receivers. But Cutler could have easily have had six picks in that game. The Steelers, who had the top-rated defense in 2008, will bring the pressure against Cutler and stymie the run. Not much on the ground and mistakes in the air for the Bears' offense equals a Steelers' win and cover.
Colts -3 (over Dolphins): In their last 16 home games, the Dolphins are only 3-13 against the spread (ATS). As a home underdog of 3 points or less, the Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last six matchups. Despite being without Anthony Gonzalez, the Colts still have Reggie Wayne, who had 162 receiving yards against Jacksonville last week, and Dallas Clark in the passing game as weapons for Peyton Manning. On the other hand, the Dolphins offense looked anemic against the Falcons last week and have now turned the ball over nine times in their past two games.
Check out all of our week two picks here.
