NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend - Hop on the P4P bandwagon as we continue down the Road to the Super Bowl with more FREE winners

Greetings to all of our loyal P4Peeps.  While life continuously tries to throw us distractions,  curve balls if you will, your partners here at Picks4Players remain locked in to the pulse of the National Football League and the playoffs.    P4P went 2-1 last weekend in our 5 star selections against the spread (ATS) and would have been perfect were it not for Aaron Rodgers historiCALly typiCAL OT blunder that ruined an otherwise exceptional day by the Chico, CA native.  It also ended the season for a dangerous Packers team and ultimately cost P4P the up to the minute, year-to-date lead in the 30th Annual National Handicapper’s Bowl, as featured in Pro Football Weekly.  Otherwise, your handicapping consultants, your partners here at Picks4Players were right on target.  As predicted, the J.E.T.S. JETS! JETS! JETS! rolled over Cincy and while most services told you that New England was a lock, we correctly told you that not only wouldn’t the PATS cover, but their season would end.  We told you that nobody feared the Patriots around the NFL and if you research some of the Ravens post game comments, that is exactly what was said.  The Mystique has turned into a mistake.  Belichick, the fourth best Head Coach in NFL History named Bill is sounding much like the guy who got run out of Cleveland by the Browns, S.O.U.R.  The fake dynasty of the Patriots, as previously told to you on this very site, is O.V.E.R, OVER.  

Speaking of OVER, let’s get to this week’s action.  This weekend’s four playoff match-ups leave the P4P team with some very strong opinions about who will advance, who will go home, and who will cover the point spread.  Saturday’s Games feature Arizona at New Orleans and a night-cap of the Baltimore Ravens visiting the Indianapolis Colts.  New Orleans is a 7 point favorite with a point TOTAL of 57 in game 1 and Indianapolis is a 6 1/2 point favorite with a point TOTAL of 44 in game 2.

Starting with game 2 tonight, we fully expect this battle to be an all out brawl.  Ray Lewis will be at his entertaining, intimidating, passionate, insane best tonight.  He will be playing with a passion similar to the hatred the Raven fans have for their former beloved COLTS and the Irsay family who bailed on Baltimore several decades ago under the cover of darkness.  The Ravens will leave it all on the field, as they say, but will it be enough against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts?  We don’t think so.  Manning will have a little early rust but will maximize the Colts offensive possessions with pretty high efficiency.  We expect the Colts to score.  We expect Baltimore to grind the clock with Ray Rice and limit Manning’s touches.  What does it all mean?  We expect Indy to shake off the early rust and ultimately win this game.  They may in fact cover the spread, but with the line @ - 6 1/2, we’d recommend buying it down to 6.  With the wackiness of the NFL, the half-point hook bothers us.  OUR Recommendation for this game: Indy-Baltimore  OVER 44 

The first game of the day should be an old fashioned barnburner.  The scoreboard should be rolling like a pinball machine similar to last week’s game between the Packers and Cardinals.  The game should be wildly entertaining, high scoring, and should come down to one of these defenses finally stopping the other teams offense.  I don’t think we’ll see 96 points like we did last weekend, but the Saints and Cardinals will light up the Super Dome which will be electric.  Who Dat?  The Cardinals, Dat Who.  We don’t know if Kurt Warner and the Cards will pull off the win in the Big Easy, but we do know that the reigning NFC champs won’t go out like punks.  OUR Recommendations:  Arizona +7 and OVER 57

Enjoy the entertainment that is the NFL.  These guys, our modern day gladiators laying it all on the line.  Play wise, play smart, play on, PLAYERS!!!

Desperation Sunday - Only two games remaining heading into NFL Week 16 - Wildcard spots are up for grabs and P4P has free winners!!!!!

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 16.

Seattle @ Green Bay (-14)

On paper this game seems like a mismatch but the weather will play a huge factor in keeping this game close.  We have also noticed a positive trend lately with teams that are double digit underdogs. Seattle won’t win but they will keep it to single digits.   

OUR PICK: SEATTLE +14

 

Houston @ Miami (-3)

This is essentially a playoff game for both teams.  The loser is out of the playoff chase.  This game is easy to pick if you look at it from the view that it’s a playoff game.  Miami has the better defense and the better ground game.  They will keep Houston’s offense off the field and chew up clock running the ball.

OUR PICK: MIAMI -3

 

Denver @ Philadelphia (-7)

The Eagles offense is rolling and the return of Brian Westbrook will only make it better.  The Eagles defense will make it tough on Kyle Orton all day.  Look for a double digit victory for the Eagles.  Philly is preparing to make a deep run into the playoffs and if an injury to Michael Vick is one of your main concerns, you are fine!  Look for Asante Samuel to pick off as many as three Kyle Orton passes today and at least one will be a T.A.I.N.T (Touchdown After INT).  Brian Dawkins returns to Philly and after one possible nice round of applause…….never mind, a huge chorus of boos raining down from the loyal Philly fans, he’ll have his hands full trying to coral this Eagles offense.

OUR PICK: PHILADELPHIA -7   

 

Dallas @ Washington (+6 ½)

We have been on board with the home underdogs for the past few weeks and this looks like another good spot.  The Redskins will be in spoiler mode and fired up to put a damper on Dallas’ playoff hopes.  This will be a hard fought low scoring game.  If you’re worried about Albert Haynesworth and his getting sent home from practice by lame duck head man Jim Zorn, do not worry.  If I may quote the great philosopher AI, as in, Allen Iverson, ‘Practice! Practice!  What are we really talking about here?  Practice?  Not a game, but practice!’  So Zorn the Thorn basically pissed off the best D-lineman in the game, and then gave him a day off so he can feel better on Sunday.  Look for ‘Phat Albert’ to require constant double teams while still shutting down many of the Cowboys rushing attempts, while DEs Carter and Arakpo hammer and harass Tony Romo all game.

OUR PICK: Washington +6 ½ 

He’s Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!! Sergeant C4 and his explosive NFL picks along with G$’s NHL and Crit’s NCAA plays of the day

As our loyal followers know, we aim to please. You overloaded our server. We were listening and we heard you loud and clear.  Making his return engagement, and through his agent agreeing in principle to a multi-week contract with Picks4Players, is none other than Myth Busters frequent guest contributor and the show’s resident explosives expert Sergeant JD Nelson, aka JD, aka Clark, but best known as Sergeant C4.  C4 will be delivering his fireworks show via www.Picks4Players.com every Thursday for the remainder of the NFL season and playoffs.  C4 specifically requested Thursdays so he could help protect and serve all the players out there. Whether it’s in the weekly office pool, for Thursday night Football, or really for any and all games on the NFL weekly slate, Sergent C4 wants to help you, ‘Take a bite out of the Line’.  Enjoy his contributions as C4 is one of a kind.

In addition, in today’s update we are featuring G$’s razor sharp NHL play of the day as well as Crit ‘TheGreek’ Hippo’s NCAA Basketball lock of the night.  We feel very strongly about our recommendations and hope they help enhance your enjoyment of tonight’s action as well as getting the NFL weekend kicked off right.  As always, this advice is for entertainment purposes only!!!  

With that being said, enjoy the post…..and here are C4’s NFL picks: 

Alright this should be fun: 
 
Miami +3 at Carolina. I’m not sold on Miami and Carolina keeps winning: Carolina -3
 
Cleveland +3 1/2 at Detroit.  At least Detroit can score: Detroit -3 1/2
 
Buffalo +9 at Jacksonville. Jacksonville keeps winning and Buffalo has the curse of T.O. Jacksonwille -9
 
Pittsburgh -10 at KC.  Pittsburgh should be in full pissed off mode: Pittsburgh -10
 
Indy -1 at Baltimore. I don’t think Indy will go undefeated but they’ll beat Baltimore. Indianapolis -1
 
Atlanta + 6 1/2 at NYG. Hoo boy- two teams that are hard to predict: Giants - 6 1/2
 
SF + 6 at GB. Alex Smith hasn’t proven he can will consistantly: Green Bay - 6
 
Seattle + 11 at Minnesota. Brett Farve has…. Minnesota - 11
 
Washington +12 at Dallas. Washington has life, Dallas should be pissed. Good rivalry game where Dallas wins….but not by 12..Washington + 12.
 
New Orleans - 11 1/2 at Tampa Bay. Does New Orleans ever cover?  Tampa Bay +11 1/2
 
Arizona - 9 1/2 at St Louis. Warner is back the the STL…Arizona - 9 1/2
 
Jets = 10 1/2 at New England. Provided the Pats don’t go on 4th and 2 all game I’d take the Patriots.  Patriots - 10 1/2
 
Cincinnati - 9 1/2 at Oakland. I thought the spread would be 17, so it’s a bargain at 9.5! Cincinnati - 9 1/2
 
San Diego at Denver -NO LINE. San Diego is hotter right now… Chargers
 
Philly - 2 at Chicago. The Bears are who we thought they were!  Philly -2
 
Tennessee + 4 1/2 at Houston. The Titans are rolling! Tennessee + 4 1/2

HOCKEY ….and now here is G$’s NHL pick o’ the day. Columbus +115 @ Dallas. Dallas is playing back-to-back nights coming off a hard fought win @ Detroit last night. Columbus on the road is a respectable 5-4 while Dallas at home is only a .500 team.

COLLEGE HOOPS….and here is  Crit ‘ The Greek’ Hippo’s NCAA College Basketball play o’ the day: Cal travels to NYC  to  play against Syracuse in the Gahden.  Cal is favored by 1 1/2.  Jim Boeheim tends to recruit some knuckleheads and punks, but they won’t be punk’d in this nationally televised game in their backyard.  Syracuse should be in their customary 2-3 zone forcing Cal to bomb away from the perimeter.  Cal was one of the best 3-point  shooting teams in the nation last year and tonight they will have no problem taking the 3-ball, making them could be another story.  Syracuse will constantly have a hand in the Cal shooters’ face and they will own the defensive glass.  Cal will take their role of favorite and in typi-CAL fashion they will not get it done.  Take Syracuse + 1 1/2.

ENJOY THE ACTION PLAYERS

College Football Bowl Drive Begins on the 1st Saturday in November

Top college football picks for Saturday, November 7^th, 2009.

 

We will continue to rate our plays this week to help our loyal followers manage their money better.  We at Picks4Players are always looking to give you (the player) the advantage by offering our expertise for free.  Why pay for your picks when you can come to us for “FREE” selections.  We always stand behind our picks.  Our record proves it!!!

 

Here are our favorite college plays for today.  They are rated 1-8, with #1 being our favorite pick.

 

Our pick in BOLD

Home team in CAPS

 

#1) PENN STATE (-5) over Ohio State

Penn St. is just too fast on defense and too skilled on offense.  We rate this as our TOP PLAY!

 

#2) Washington (+5) over UCLA

UCLA can’t run the ball which plays into Washington’s defensive strength, defending the pass.  With Washington coming of a bye this seals the deal.  Washington in an outright win.

 

#3) Usc (-10) over ARIZONA STATE

Don’t mess with an angry Trojan.  USC will be a very motivated to avenge last week’s loss.

 

#4) S. Carolina (+7) over ARKANSAS

The difference here is S. Carolina can stop the pass and Arkansas can’t.

 

#5) Kansas @ KANSAS STATE OVER 55 ½

A battle of 2 teams who can’t stop the pass.  This will be an aerial show.

 

#6) MICHIGAN (-5) over Purdue

Michigan brings in the highest scoring offense in the Big 10, which of course doesn’t say much.  Purdue, however, coming off a shutout loss will have all kinds of problems in the Big House.  Michigan in a rout.  This will be Rich Rodriguez’s signature game in putting his impression on the Michigan program.  He likes to run things up against inferior opponents.

 

#7) Lsu (+7 ½) over Alabama

Neither team will have much success on offense and this should be close al the way.

 

#8) MIAMI (-13) over Virginia

The Miami defense combined with a strong passing game should equal a 3 TD victory for the Hurricanes.  Jacory Harris will have a huge day and Uva will continue to search for a football identity other than their decades old identity that they S.U.C.K.

 

Have a great weekend and enjoy the football action from your pals, partners, consultants and teammates at Picks4Players.

 

Picks4Players remains hot!!! NFL Sunday Euro spectacular- You are looking LIVE at Wembley Stadium in London, England

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 7.

 

Because we feel confident with our recent success on our 5 STAR plays, we are giving you, our loyal followers FREE direct access to our 5 star selections in the Pro Football Weekly National Handicapper’s Bowl.  We are currently in 2^nd place in the overall standings and have correctly selected 5 out of 6 FIVE STAR games.  Check it out at http://nhbowl.com/Games.php

 

This Sunday we have 2 games that we feel are 5 STAR worthy:

 

Chicago @ Cincinnati, 1pm EST

Current Line: Cincinnati -1 

Last week Chicago moved the ball up and down the field against Atlanta only to have trouble in the red zone.  We do not see that happening this week against a Cincinnati defense without 2 of its biggest stars.  Jay Cutler will have a big day and Carson Palmer will struggle against that tough Bears defense.  Cincinnati seem to play nothing but close games and have won the majority of them, but we look for that trend to stop today. The Bears finally have a quarterback that allows them to attack and keep attacking downfield.  This game should be a fun to watch, high-scoring affair.  Think about OVER 42 ½ if you want extra action on this one.  This could be 21-17 after the first quarter.

Our Pick: Chicago +1

 

New England vs. Tampa Bay, 1pm EST (Wembley Stadium, London, England 7PM local time) Current Line: New England -14   

We see no reason why New England, on a road trip to Olde England, won’t pick up right where it left off last week against a Tampa Bay team that is arguably the National Football League’s worst team.  This one won’t be close. If you’ve made the trip over enjoy this Jolly good show and as always when traveling across the pond, if you need a safe place to protect your cash and valuables, hide them under the soap!  For some reason, Euros never think to look there, ever.    

Our Pick: New England -14

 

Other games we like on today’s limited NFL slate:

 

Atlanta +4 ½ @ Dallas:  There are two NFL team fan bases that just can’t seem to figure out the difference between betting with your head and betting with your heart.  Dallas fans along with the ridiculously passionate J.E.T.S. JETS, JETS, JETS fans will pour money into the system and on their squad to sway the line.  This game is one of those games.  I’m sorry people, but the wrong team is favored here.  After destroying San Francisco on the road and outlasting a solid and explosive Bears team, the Falcons are going to toast the Cowboys today.  Take the points if you want to play safe and if you are feeling lucky, then take the Falcons straight up.

 

Indianapolis –14 @ St. Louis Rams:  Indianapolis will be inspired by the return of Bob Sanders, as if they needed inspiration.  Manning is proving once again that he’s more than just Eli’s older brother.  St. Louis will eventually turn things around for Coach Spags, but it won’t be today, this season, or anytime soon.  Look for Indianapolis to run a one-sided, high scoring and well orchestrated scrimmage today against the Lambs.

 

TOTALs  that we like:

 

San Francisco @ Houston 1 PM EST:  OVER 44 

Look for Michael Crabtree to get involved early and often today in his hometown and NFL debut with the 49ers.  Stump the Schaub should also have a big day for the Texans.  We see this as an easy OVER, maybe by half time.

 

NY JETS @ Oakland Raiders 4:05 PM EST:  UNDER 34 ½: 

It’s possible that the only touchdowns scored in this one will be on Defense and Special Teams.  Look for both teams to blitz all day and create opportunities through this relentless pressure.  This could be the most exciting UNDER in quite some time.

 

Arizona @ NY Giants 8:35 PM EST:  OVER 46 ½

This should be a barnburner from the opening kick.  Look for lots of scoring early and then a critical drive late by either team will seal the deal.  We see a final of 31-28, one way or another.

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Top College football picks for Saturday, October 24^th.

HOME TEAM IN CAPS

 

Iowa PK over MICHIGAN STATE

Iowa has the inside track for the Rose Bowl and they won’t let up this week against the Spartans with 16-13 revenge on their minds from last year.  Iowa brings the better run game and better defense against the Spartans.

 

Minnesota +16 ½  over Ohio State

The Golden Gophers might not score much in this game but they will do just enough to cover the spread against the horrible Buckeye offense.  Terelle Pryor might be the worst throwing QB in the BIG 10.  As long as Minnesota doesn’t give OSU and bunch of short field opportunities, this should be an easy cover for the Golden Gophers.

 

Auburn +7 ½ over LSU

LSU coach, Les Miles, is 0-12 as an SEC home favorite so we will go with the trend here and say Auburn will do enough offensively to keep it close, in what should be a very low scoring game.  With that being said, we also like UNDER 50 1/2

 

Tcu -2 ½ over BYU

TCU has giving up 18 points or less in 17 out of the last 18 games.  Last year TCU crushed BYU 32-7.  Not much has changed this year, so this should be a win and cover for the visiting Horned Frogs with ESPN Gameday live from Provo, Utah.  Look for Chris Fowler and the Gameday crew to bring back the no longer politically correct Utah state motto, ‘Be Quiet before I marry the both of you.’

 

Penn State -4 ½ over MICHIGAN

Michigan just isn’t very good yet and they have the 83rd rated defense in the NCAA.  Rich Rodriguez is still trying to get it done with Lloyd Carr’s players and this is just not their time.  Penn State should move the ball and control the game.

 

STANFORD -6 over Arizona State

The Cardinal return home after back to back road losses to face an Arizona State team that has won two in a row.  The Cardinal is undefeated at home and have put up big numbers led by RB Toby Gerhart.  We see the strong Stanford ground game and scrappy defense controlling this one.

 

Colorado +4 ½ over KANSAS STATE

Last week Kansas, this week Kansas State.  Look for the improved Buffalos to again control this game and dominate the Wildcats especially in the ground game where the Colorado defense is giving up less than 50 yards per game.  UPSET SPECIAL, take the Buffs on the $-line.

 

Some other selections we like:

 

Notre Dame vs. Boston College TOTAL points:  OVER 55

 

Oklahoma vs. Kansas TOTAL points:  OVER 54

 

Idaho vs. Nevada TOTAL points: OVER 67 

 

NFL SUNDAY- P4P is Hot- Here we go again!!!!

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 5.

 

As a special treat for our loyal followers, we are giving you free direct access to our 5 star selections in the Pro Football Weekly National Handicapper’s Bowl.  We are currently in 3^rd place in the overall standings and have correctly selected 4 straight FIVE STAR games.

 

This Sunday we have 2 games which we feel are 5 STAR worthy

 

Kansas City @ Washington, 1pm EST

Current Line: Washington -6 ½  

Washington coach Jim Zorn is on the hot seat and he has never beating an AFC foe.  There is a lot of panic and distraction in DC and we are not talking health care.  Washington is playing good defense but a look inside the numbers show they have faced some of the worst offenses in the NFL.  Look for KC to be able to move the ball and keep this close enough to cover the number.

Our Pick: Kansas City +6 ½

 

Philadelphia @ Oakland, 4:05pm EST

Current Line: Philadelphia -14   

The Eagle defense is going to make life very tough on poor old Jamarcus Russell.  He has 3 different offensive linemen who have to figure out the Eagle blitz scheme.  Even the best of offensive lines have trouble with the zone blitzes.  The Philly offense just needs to score 21 points to cover this number.   

Our Pick: Philadelphia -14

 

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Baltimore @ Minnesota, 1 pm EST

Current Line: Minnesota – 3

Did anyone see the hit that Ray Lewis put on a defenseless Ochocinco last week.  While Chad’s helmet flew off it is a miracle that his head stayed on.  If you think there was passion behind that hit just imagine how the Ravens are aching to hit Brett Favre.  Brett’s never been on a 5-0 team and this dream ride he’s been on for the start of the season will take a hit today.  Look for the Ravens in an outright upset and take them on the money line if you feel lucky.

Our Pick:  Baltimore +3

 

Our best picks on the TOTALs side of the action:

 

New England vs. Tennessee total points: 40 4:15 pm EST

While the weather will not be ideal, the Patriots will look to get Tom Brady’s timing back against two rookie corners.  Brady single-handedly lost the game last week against the Broncos with two horrendous passes, one to Moss in the End Zone and one to Welker that would have most likely been a score.  Nobody feels worse than Brady and look for them to put up a lot of points.  Kerry Collins will answer a few times as well.

Our Pick: OVER 40

 

New Orleans vs NY Giants total points: 47 1/2  1 pm EST

OUR Pick: OVER 47 ½

 

Arizona vs. Seattle total points: 46 ½  8:30 pm EST

OUR Pick:  OVER 46 1/2

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Picks4Players Top College football picks for Saturday, October 17^th.

HOME TEAM IN CAPS

 

ALABAMA -17 ½ over South Carolina

The Alabama defense has been dominant, giving up less than 90 yards in the first half of 4 out 6 games on the year.  South Carolina has been giving up 4.3 yards per rush and QB Steven Garcia has been very erratic leading the ‘Cocks.  If Alabama gets up early, Garcia will have a difficult time playing catch up and he will commit turnovers leading to a run-a-way victory for the Crimson Tide.

 

ARIZONA -4  over Stanford

Arizona is looking for revenge over Stanford after last years defeat.  This will be toughest test the Stanford ground game has had to face all year and we think the Stanford defense was exposed last week against Oregon State.  Look for Arizona QB Nick Foles to continue his hot play over the past couple of weeks.

 

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE +4 1/2  over Mississippi State

Why Mississippi State would schedule this game on the road is a head scratcher.  They are going to get ambushed this week facing a good Middle Tennessse State team that can put some points on the board. This game is also on TV which should get the home crowd fired up more than usual.  A MTSU game usually equals lots of moonshine, some being consumed out of Souvenir Ketchup Bottles that look like Curt Schilling.  Now when you add a national TV audience, I don’t know if we’ll be able to keep all of our teeth in place for this one.

 

ARIZONA STATE -6 ½ over Washington

This line just keeps climbing and with good reason.  Washington gives up more yards on the ground than any Pac 10 team.  With the late start in Tempe, look for the Sun Devil co-eds to be both liquored up and fired up for this one.  Jake Locker simply can’t do it himself for the Huskies, but count on him having a great time after the game with a few of the aforementioned ASU co-eds.  He is a stud.

 

WISCONSIN -2 ½ over Iowa

Wisky outgained Ohio State by over 200 yards last week and we think they will give the Iowa defense all it can handle this week.  Iowa has not run the ball particularly well this year and when they have to pass look for the Wisconsin defense to get a couple of picks.  As an added bonus, Wisky is playing this with revenge from last year.

 

TEXAS -3 over Oklahoma

Everyone will tell you Oklahoma has a great pass defense but other than BYU who have they faced that can really throw the ball?  Look for Texas to have some success throwing the ball while the Texas defensive line will give Sam Bradford all he can handle.  Remember Bradford will be without all world TE Gresham for the remainder of the year.

 

COLORADO +10 over Kansas

The Kansas defense has been brutal over the past 2 weeks yielding over 32 points per game.  Colorado’s new QB who looked impressive last week should have a big day throwing the ball and keeping this one close the entire way.  It would not be a surprise to see Colorado win the game.

P4P ‘en fuego’ ATS, win week #5 of the National Handicappers Bowl

Your consulting team at Picks4Players continues our consistent and strong selecting of football games ATS (Against The Spread).  With a big weekend last week in which we were 3 for 3 in our 5 star selections, P4P won Week #6 of the NHB and climbed to third overall.  

In fact, with our recent hot streak we’ve adopted the title of ‘The Nipsy Russell’ of Sports Handicapping:                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Track P4P on-line, or follow our tweets, our free selections, can’t be beats.  Add us to your favorites, and tell all of your peeps, P4P’s may be FREE, but we’re playing for keeps.

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Picks4Players White Hot Selections- NFL Week # 3 and all for FREE, FREE, FREE

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 3. 

As always, proceed with caution and play at your own risk.

 

Tennessee @ NY Jets, 1 pm EST

Current Line: NY Jets -2 

The desperate (0-2) Tennessee Titans have their backs against the wall as they face the flying high (2-0) Jets of New Jersey.  We have to believe that proven, skilled, defensive tactician Jeff Fisher will have the Titans motivated and ready to attack Jets’ rookie QB Mark ‘Dirty Sanchise’ Sanchez.  Look for Tennessee to shorten the game using their potent ground attack while the Tennessee defense shuts down the Jets running game leaving Sanchez in some difficult 3^rd and long situations. 

Our Pick: Tennessee +2

 

Jacksonville @ Houston, 1 pm EST

Current Line: Houston -3 ½  

After falling flat in week one, Houston rebounded to defeat Tennessee in week two.  We think last weeks win will carry over to this Sunday when Jacksonville comes to town.  Houston is typically very strong at home, so we think that the week 1 loss at home was an exception.  Jacksonville has struggled on offense and the Jags haven’t seemed to respond well to Head-Coach Jake Del Rio’s act for the last 2 plus years, and we see no reason for that to change this week.  Look for Matt ‘Stump the’ Schaub to have strong numbers today (for you fantasy tools).

Our Pick: Houston -3 ½

 

San Francisco @ Minnesota, 1 pm EST

Current Line: Minnesota -6 ½   

After 2 relatively easy wins on the road at Cleveland and Detroit, Minnesota returns home for their opener at the Metrodome to face the rejuvenated 49ers.  This is a huge benchmark game for the 49ers whose new found toughness on both sides of the ball will be challenged today all the way to the end regardless of the score.  If the 49ers can find a way to win this one, then Coach Singletary and his men will have climbed a certain hill on the 49er organization’s road back to NFL respectability.   We see this as a defensive battle with both teams staying with the ground game for as long as they can.  In the end this will be a battle of field goals, so instead of picking a side….

Our Pick: UNDER 40

 

Green Bay @ St. Louis, 1 pm EST

Current Line: Green Bay -6 ½

Green Bay has struggled in pass protection early on, but a game against probably the worst team in the NFL will be a cure all.  After last weeks disappointing loss to Cincinnati, Green Bay will be extra motivated to get a win this week.  St. Louis’ anemic offense has only 1 touchdown in 8 quarters this year.

Our Pick: Green Bay -6 ½

 

Atlanta @ New England, 1 pm EST

Current Line: New England -4 ½

New England could very easily be 0-2 heading into this game while Atlanta heads on the road for the first time this year.  We’ve been telling you for two years that the tainted and stained New England ‘dynasty’ is over and they’ve done nothing this season to suggest anything other than mediocrity. New England has some injury issues at wide receiver and their lackluster defense will have all kinds of problems stopping Atlanta’s Michael Turner.  Also, the Pats have nobody to match-up with new Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez.  Atlanta has the better defense and ground game, which are the 2 biggest factors in winning on the road in the NFL.

Our Pick: Atlanta +4 ½

 

Indianapolis @ Arizona

Current Line: Arizona –2 1/2

The Indy defense has to be tired after chasing the Miami offense last Monday.  Now they have to come back on a short week to chase the Arizona receivers all over the field.  The Arizona defense is very underrated and should match up well against the Indy receivers.  We llo for this to be a high scoring affair.  Arizona will not be able to be as successful at keeping Peyton Manning off the field.  Miami’s 8 minute drives severely limited the Colts’ offensive touches yet they were still able to score almost at will.  Two of their touchdowns were scored in less than 45 seconds.

Our Picks: Arizona –2 1/2 and OVER 48

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