Week 11 Picks

What a pathetic effort by the Panthers at home. How excited are Panther fans for Jake Delhome's extension? Four more years!! This week is again littered with double digit favorites. Great 3-team teaser possibilities. The question is who's going to screw it up. As always home teams in caps.

DETROIT (-3.5) over Cleveland

Oh the horror. This game has been (thankfully) blacked out for the local markets. Imagine having to actually watch this game. Or even worse, go to it. The Browns are a disaster at every level. Detroit only is on the field.

JACKSONVILLE (-9) over Buffalo

The Bills finally fired Dick Jauron. The Jaguars have an outside shot at the playoffs and should play with a sense of urgency. Let's just hope MJD doesn't have a flashback and takes a knee before a cover.

Pittsburgh (-10) over KANSAS CITY

Has Pittsburgh played a winning team on the road all year? Denver doesn't count Broncos fans. The Chiefs have played surprisingly decent on defense, but they won't be able to keep up with the air attack of the Steelers. Re-read that sentence; I said air attack.

Indianapolis (-1) over BALTIMORE

It is bankroll suicide to bet against Peyton Manning. Don't do it. This feels like a game where he'll have the ball for twenty minutes and carve up the Ravens defense to win in the 4th quarter.

Atlanta (+6.5) over NEW YORK GIANTS

I've driving the Falcons bandwagon straight off the cliff if necessary. I just can't get excited about this Giants team at home. Give me Matt Ryan's gun over Eli Manning throwing ducks in the Meadowlands wind.

San Francisco (+6.5) over GREEN BAY

Stay away game for me. When did Green Bay get good? Their win over the Cowboys was a result of Dallas being propped up by the media. Neither team is very good, but the 49ers defense is stout and will constantly pressure poor Aaron Rodgers.

MINNESOTA (-11) over Seattle

I'm tired of hating the old man. For a week. When I wager on him, I like him.

Washington (+11) over DALLAS

Did I sense some life in this Redskins team last week? This is a huge rivalry game and the line on this game is ridiculously high. This could be the huge upset that spoils three-team teasers across the country.

TAMPA BAY (+11.5) over New Orleans

I'm not going to lie. I had the Saints -4.5 in a tease last week. They covered by stopping a 2-pt conversion...against the Rams. The injuries have caught up to the Saints and Josh Freeman has shown a calmness and ability to make plays.

Arizona (-9) over ST. LOUIS

I'm done bashing the Rams for a week. It's the Browns turn. Steven Jackson is an animal and the defense is playing inspired ball. But Kurt Warner has the Rams number. I envision a late TD to cover the spread.

NEW ENGLAND (-10.5) over New York Jets

The crying Rex Ryan did in the locker room is nothing like the tears that will flow after the beating his team experiences this week. This is why you don't talk negatively about the Pats. It will come back to haunt you somehow.

Cincinnati (-9.5) over OAKLAND

Two words: Bruce Gradkowski.

San Diego (-3) over DENVER

Well, at least things are back to normal. The Broncos collapse, the sun rises. I like when things are normal. Orton doesn't look like he'll be playing. This line could really move if Chris Simms is named the starter.

Philadelphia (-3) over CHICAGO

Lovie Smith bought Eagles jerseys for the Bears receivers this week. He's hoping Jay Cutler will throw the ball to opposite color jersey Sunday, as he's done all year.

Tennessee (+4.5) over HOUSTON

So Tennessee is good? I'm so confused at this point. I know Chris Johnson can flat out run and the Texans can flat out miss tackles.

Last Week: 11-4

This Week: 0-1

Season: 77-68