Week Six Picks

A bunch of dogs beat the spread, but there was no craziness like there was in Week Four. We lost yet more players to season-ending injuries, and Dallas took a crazy bounce and two 53-yard field goals to squeak by Buffalo. And thanks to Romo's six turnovers, the Dorkette beat me in our His-'n'-Her Fantasy League for the third straight time. Grrr.

The thumb is still slightly broken, so typing is kind of a pain.

*Eagles (-3) over JETS - I think the Birds have never lost to the the Jets, and I can't see that changing. Mr. Overrated is starting for me in the big money league, so I expect nothing less than three TDs. And if Pennington continues to stink, Giants Stadium may erupt into a verse of The Clemens Song by halftime.
Bengals (-3) over CHIEFS - This is the kind of game the Chiefs always won. Until herm Edwards arrived.
Texans (+6.5) over JAGUARS - The Jags are like a better Tennessee. They have a few playmakers, their defense is above average, and they win by the skin of their teeth. I'm not spotting them a touchdown just yet.
Dolphins (+4.5) over BROWNS - I love the opening line at 5.5, but I'll stick with the Phish here. We've got a completely unpredictable QB change and the league's best back (Wow! That's hard to write with a straight face.) against a very pedestrian team with a backup RB. Could be a field goal that wins this game either way.
BEARS (-5.5) over Vikings - Money's moving towards the Vikes as well. Neither team really scores on offense, but throw in some special teams scores for the Bears. No one will be watching this snoozefest.
*Rams (+9.5) over RAVENS - My Rams nearly upset Arizona, and these Ravens are susceptible to the long ball. On the offensive side, the Ravens are frankly putrid. I'll take the points.
BUCS (-3) over Titans - This looks like a push.
PACKERS (-3.5) over Redskins - That .5 point burned me last week, but I'll put my faith in a rebound from the Bear disaster.
*CARDINALS (-4) over Panthers - Vinny may start. Time to pick up that Zona defense.
COWBOYS (+5.5) over Patriots - The cheerleader squad had a big gulp on Monday, but since so much money is moving to the Patriots, I fee obliged to go the other way.
CHARGERS (-9.5) over Raiders - LT finally hits paydirt. I can feel it.
Saints (+6.5) over SEAHAWKS - They can't lose every game, right? Plus I'm trying to trade for Brees.
FALCONS (+3) over Giants - This is turning into a joke, but why the hell not?

Last Week: 7-7-0
Season: 35-35-6

Last Week's Best Bets: 1-2
Season: 5-4