The Ravens started out Thursday by making sure their season isn't done yet, but with Steve Smith, Sr. out and a no real threat at WR, it might have been a Pyrrhic victory. The Steelers completely choked away that game, and with it a chance to win the AFC North. The North looks wide open for Cincinnati to take the reigns with Big Ben out and Baltimore fledgling. This week sees the first game of the year in London, and surprisingly the Jaguars aren't in it. The Jets face the Dolphins in a must win game for Miami, that brings football to us early this Sunday morning.
NY Jets -2.5
at Miami (though not really it's in London)
I think this is Miami's circle the wagons game. They have to win or they are done. The Jets have a little leeway with their 2 wins. Look for the Dolphins to throw the kitchen sink at the Jets and get a gritty win in Wembley. Miami 22 NY Jets 17. As a quick aside, I hope London gets a permanent NFL team (#WerewolvesofLondon), because it's an awesome city and it would be an amazing trip for visiting fans to go to London for American football.
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Jacksonville
at Indianapolis -9.5
Speaking of Werewolves of London, the Jaguars might be the team that heads to London. I can't really see any other team making the transition. Buffalo has too strong a fan base, and it pretty much has to be a team on the East Coast for travel purposes. Luck looks like he's sitting, so I'll take Jacksonville with the points. Matt Hasselbeck just turned 40 and the Colts are a late stop away from being 0-3. This game looks like a Jags win, as Luck had trouble throwing the ball all week, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Hasselbeck game-manage his way to a 22-20 win.
NY Giants
at Buffalo -6.5
Did you hear Rex Ryan this week when asked about Eli Manning and the Giants? All he did was talk about Tom Brady and the Pats, a team he lost to 2 weeks ago. He sounded like Jennifer Aniston when someone asks her anything and she goes off on a tangent about Brad Pitt. LET.IT.GO. The Bills should win this game, but I'll take Eli and Odell to get a win Orchard Park, because they're more focused. NY Football Giants 17 Buffalo 14.
Carolina -2.5
at Tampa Bay
This game is the definition of a trap game. The Panthers are 3-0, the Bucs are 1-2. The Bucs have a rookie QB, and the Panthers have a better defense and a pro bowl QB. Cam Newton is getting MVP consideration, not because he's the best player in the league, but because he's taken the Panthers to 3-0 with hardly any help from players not named Greg Olsen. The real story though as been J-No. Josh Norman is going to get paid this offseason, and he's singlehandedly won 2 games for the Panthers. That Saints outplayed Carolina last week, but J-No's late interception saved the game for Carolina. I'm reluctantly going to take the Panthers, but I don't feel good about it. Carolina 24 Tampa Bay 20.
Philadelphia -2.5
at Washington
Well I'm hoping Sproles has a big game for selfish fantasy reasons. Philly avoided going 0-3 last week, by beating the Jets. While this game looked like it might get delayed due to Hurricane Joaquin, everything is a go for Sunday. I guess I'll take Philly to edge Washington, 31-27, but I honestly have no idea how this game will go. Both of these teams are unpredictable.
Oakland -2
at Chicago
JIMMY'S DOWN! Get used to hearing that a lot today in Chicago. Give me the Raiders. The Bears have done the smartest thing they could do, and that's just pack it in and play for a top draft pick. Amari Cooper has another big day and Jimmy Clausen struggles. The Bears punted on every offensive possession against Seattle. That's the most John Fox thing ever. Oakland 28 Chicago 10.
Houston
at Atlanta -3.5
Welcome to the Julio Jones show. The Falcons have come from behind in 3 straight games, and they get the Texans in the Georgia Dome today. I'll take the Falcons to go 4-0 and light it up with Matty Ice to Julio. Atlanta 31 Houston 14.
Kansas City
at Cincinnati -3
Cincy is better than I thought. Andy Dalton to AJ Green is on par with Matty Ice to Julio. This goes to show how a great WR can make an average QB look superhuman. The Bengals defense is better than the Chiefs offense, so I'll take the Bengals at home. Cincy Chili 24 Kansas City Ribs 19.
Cleveland
at San Diego -7
Is Josh McCown still the QB in Cleveland? Yes. Is this game at San Diego? Yes. Give me the Chargers and the points in a blowout. Bolo Tie Bolts 30 Play Johnny Football Browns 10.
Green Bay -9.5
at San Francisco
I don't think the Packers lose this game, but something tells me San Fran bounces back after a deplorable performance against the Cardinals. The 49ers keep it close for a half until A-Rod and the Packers pull away late in the 3rd quarter. Lambeau Leapers 30 Gold Diggers 20.
St. Louis
at Arizona -6
Until the Cardinals lose, I'm taking them. St. Louis had a perfect opportunity to win at home against the Steelers after Big Ben got knocked out and they couldn't get it done. Meanwhile, Arizona has been lighting it up and doesn't look to be slowing down. Cardinals 28 Rams 13.
Minnesota
at Denver -4.5
AP against Peyton. The Broncos have been extremely luck to be sitting at 3-0, while Minnesota looks much improved from week 1. I think the Broncos defense gives Teddy Bridgewater trouble all day, and they win a low scoring affair 17-13.
Dallas
at New Orleans -7
If Drew Brees plays the Saints win and cover. If he doesn't, who knows? Luke McCown looked good last week. The Saints defense is terrible though, and look for Dallas to run the ball in mass against Rob Ryan. I think the Saints get a win to get to 1-4, even if Brees doesn't play, but I think they'll have trouble covering. Saints 20 Cowboys 14.
Detroit
at Seattle -9.5
The Seahawks might have some trouble moving the ball with Marshawn Lynch's MRI revealing something, though we're not quite sure what it is. Still I think they do enough to get a win at home in the Pacific Northwest. Detroit has blown opportunity after opportunity with Stafford. Seattle 22 Detroit 14.
Football kicks off early today from London. Here's to hoping Sunday goes better than Saturday. Cheers!
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