CONTRIBUTOR
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GAME 1
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GAME 2
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GAME 3
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Kevin
2009 Record: 60.0% (18-12)
2008 Record: 63.3% (31-18-2)
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Patriots at Colts (-2.5)
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Broncos (-3.5) at Redskins
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Ravens (-10.5) at Browns
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Patriots +2.5
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Broncos -3.5
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Ravens -10.5
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The Colts have picked up where they left off
last regular season by winning their first eight
games to extend their regular-season winning
streak to 17 games. They face their biggest
challenge of the season in week 10 as the
Patriots and their explosive passing attack
come to town. The Patriots, who have started
their own three-game winning streak, have
beaten their last three opponents by a
combined score of 121-24. In those three
games, Patriots QB Tom Brady has thrown for
1,020 yards (300+ in all three games), ten
touchdowns and three interceptions. Losing
three-quarters of their starters in the
secondary, the Colts young secondary will be
put to the ultimate test this week.
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If this game were played two weeks ago,
the spread would have been much higher.
While the Broncos have struggled in the
past two weeks, they've played two physical
teams in Baltimore and Pittsburgh. The
Broncos aren't as bad as they have looked
in the past two games whereas the
Redskins are still one of the worst teams in
the league. (Dan Snyder may be able to
keep signs out of the stands, but he would
be wiser to keep the Redskins off the
field.) The Redskins will be without running
back Clinton Portis, who suffered a
concussion last week. The Broncos will get
back on track in the nation's capital.
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The Ravens have lost four of their past five
games and haven't played well. However,
they have lost to the Vikings, Bengals
(twice), Patriots -- all division leaders. The
perfect cure for a team's struggles is to
face the Browns, who have been outscored
78-209 this season. In their first matchup
this season, the Ravens beat the Browns by
31 points. This will be one of the worst
Monday Night Football games of the year,
especially if you're a Browns' fan, as the
Ravens will easily take care of business.
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Dan
2009 Record: 60.0% (18-12)
2008 Record: 60.0% (30-20-1)
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Bengals at Steelers (-7)
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Broncos (-3.5) at Redskins
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Jaguars at Jets (-7)
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Bengals +7
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Broncos -3.5
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Jaguars +7
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I think the Bengals have answered the, "Are
they for real?" question, so why in a division
game will the Steelers be giving 7 with first
place on the line? I realize that the Steelers
have been playing exceptional as of late, and
will no doubt be looking for revenge against
an earlier week 3 loss. I love the matchup of
the two best running defenses in the league
banging heads, but I do like the fact that
Cedric Benson has gotten the job done when
going into the teeth of highly touted rushing
defenses. I like the fact that Ochocinco is
going off and sending condiments via the
mail, and I really like the return to form of
Carson Palmer. I would look for the Bengals
defense to contain Rashard Mendenhall, and
force the Steelers passing attack to carry the
day. Remember, on the year Pittsburgh has
only posted a 3-5 mark against the spread,
while the Bengals are 5-3, and also the road
team is 11-4-1 in their last 16 meetings. I am
certain that both defenses will keep the game
close, as I think the 7 points is too generous
a gift to pass up.
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Have the wheels fallen off the Broncos just
yet? Nah...after two tough teams in
Baltimore and Pittsburgh, the Redskins
come along at just the right time. What is
there to be said about the Redskins, from
basically ripping all the power from their
head coach, and now they are starting
fights on opposing team’s sidelines. I really
like the Redskins defense, but sadly it
takes three phases of offense defense and
special teams to win. I really don't like their
chances, since Jason Campbell holds the
ball almost as long as Aaron Rodgers and
they are going against a Broncos defense
that is 3rd in the league with 26 sacks.
From the trends perspective, Denver is 6-2
Vs the spread this year, while the Redskins
are 1-6-1, and 2-11-3 in their last 16
games overall. I would look for a classic
Orton managed game, and feel that
Washington will be lucky to score 10, since
Clinton Portis will be out this week. Go
against the small dog here.
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I guess it's an underdog type of weekend
for me, but call this one the gut feeling
game. Sure the Jets are coming off a bye,
but I believe they are looking forward to
New England next week, and will have
forgotten about Jacksonville. Jacksonville is
a surprising 4-4 on the year, as not many
people figured them to be in the hung, but
have gotten great play from Maurice
Jones-Drew and Mike Sims-Walker. (Looks
like a banner year for the hyphen) The Jets
looked great out of the blocks, but have
recently stumbled, and will look to use their
rushing game to get back on track. I am
still not sold on Mark Sanchez, not to
mention the weather will be around 45
degrees, a far cry from what he's used to
for that Southern California native.
Historically the Jags have owned the Jets,
winning 4 out the last 5 matchups, and the
Jets have only gone 1-4 in their last 5 Vs
the number. I would look for a steady day
of Maurice Jones-Drew, as the Jets injuries
will catch up to them in the 2nd half of the
season. When you lose two of your five
best players in Leon Washington and Kris
Jenkins, it's just too deep a hole to climb
out of. Wow, two winners from the right side
of the page this week, but take the dogs.
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Sean
2009 Record: 55.2% (16-13-1)
2008 Record: 52.9% (27-24)
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Patriots at Colts (-2.5)
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Saints (-14) at Rams
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Jaguars at Jets (-7)
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Patriots +2.5
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Saints -14
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Jaguars +7
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Indy is starting rookie corners and has no Bob
Sanders. It is going to be tough to stop the
Patriots passing attack. I think this game will
be close, but Patriots score more in the end.
Pats 38 Colts 31
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This number is too low. The Saints are by
far a better team. A small hiccup last week
in the first half against the Panthers. The
Panthers always play them tough though.
The Saints should win this one by 30+. New
Orleans 45, St. Louis 13
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This just in, this isn't week 4 and the Jets
are not undefeated. Mark Sanchez has
looked more like a rookie every week. I
like the Jags to come into NY with a well
balanced attack on offense and beat the
Jets straight up. Jags 23 Jets 20
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Jamie
2009 Record: 43.3% (13-17)
2008 Record: 55.1% (27-22-2)
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Seahawks at Cardinals (-8.5)
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Broncos (-3.5) at Redskins
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Falcons (-1.5) at Panthers
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Seahawks +8.5
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Broncos -3.5
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Falcons -1.5
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The Seahawks were a team a lot considered a
sleeper vs Arizona this week they start to
show why as Hasselbeck continues getting
used to his weapons. This should be high
scoring both ways. But give me 9 points easily
in this one.
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The Broncos continue to show they are for
real. All I know is everything is messed up
in Washington who still hasn't scored more
than 17 points since they tried to get Zorn
to quit. Got to like the Broncos here.
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The Falcons, in my opinion, are just the
more solid team and should continue on
their winning ways here by a FG+ Panthers
have been playing better but Atlanta is just
the more solid team.
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