So, the "all home underdogs" bit didn't go as planned last weekend, but my embarrassment didn't compare to the brutal beating that Vegas took. The public loves favorites, and they delivered a 10-4 record in week nine. The NFL-loving public gets a premiere matchup this week (finally) when the Texans travel to Chicago for a Sunday night showdown. Can the Bears' offensive line hold up against J.J. Watt and company? These lines and picks are for entertainment purposes only.
(Home team in CAPS)
PATRIOTS (-12) over Bills
Ask yourself: Is 12 points really enough?
BUCCANEERS (-3) over Chargers
The muscle hamster at home against Norv Turner's overrated crew? Just three points? Sign me up.
PANTHERS (+4) over Broncos
The Panthers have played competitively against elite teams so far, and I think this will be another instance in which they raise their game to match their competition. Cam Newton will be able to keep Peyton Manning off the field, and the Panthers will win outright.
VIKINGS (+3) over Lions
The Lions just haven't convinced me that they deserve points on the road against any semi-competent team. And that's that.
Jets (+6) over SEAHAWKS
This is a pretty generous line for a Seahawks team that has played most of its games rather tight all season. I realize that Seattle is a pretty good bet to run the table at home this year, but this just feels like a trap game. I've been a Jets loyalist all year for some reason, and I just can't quit now.
Last Week's Record: 1 - 4
Season Record: 25 - 20
Games That I Didn't Pick:
Giants (-4) vs. BENGALS
DOLPHINS (-6) vs. Titans
RAVENS (-7.5) vs. Raiders
Falcons (-2.5) vs. SAINTS
Cowboys (-2.5) vs. EAGLES
49ERS (-11.5) vs. Rams
BEARS (-1.5) vs. Texans
STEELERS (-12.5) vs. Chiefs
