Well, I didn't have a great week last week. I am hoping to "gobble" up some victories this week in honor of Thanksgiving. Here are the picks:
Thanksgiving Games:
Titans over Lions- The Titans are going to be upset after losing last week for the first time. Why do they keep putting the Lions on Thanksgiving Day?
Cowboys over Seahwawks- The Cowboys played well last week. T.O. had a huge game. Look for Romo and Company to continue to play well at home.
Eagles over Cardinals- I almost picked the Cardinals here, but with McNabb getting benched last week, I think he will be ready to play this week.
Sunday Games:
Dolphins over Rams- The Dolphins need this win to stay above .500, the Rams are playing bad football again.
Packers over Panthers- The Packers got waxed last weekend, look to rebound at home against a playoff team.
Giants over Redskins- If the Redskins defense shows up, the Giants may be in trouble. This is the second week in a row I have picked the G-Men.
Bills over 49ers- Both of these teams have struggled. The 49ers have played hard under their new coach, but that won't get them a win this week.
Ravens over Bengals- This game isn't even close. So long Marvin Lewis.
Colts over Browns- The Colts may be the best team in the AFC. They are playing great football. I like Brady Quinn, but they have no chance against a much better team.
Saints over Bucs- This is my upset of the week. Did you see the Saints on Monday night? If they play like that, look out NFC.
Jets over Broncos- J-E-T-S....JETS, JETS, JETS!
Raiders over Chiefs- This game might as well be the Toilet Bowl, they both stink!
Steelers over Patriots- Again, I think the Patriots will win this game, but I can't pick them!
Vikings over Bears- This is a huge game for both. The winner takes the lead in the North Division. This will come down to turnovers.
Chargers over Falcons- I totally forgot this game. Chargers need a win badly!
Monday Night Football:
Texans over Jags- I think the Texans are improving and the Jags season has gone down the tank. I think the Jags are the most disappointing team this season.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
NFL Predictions- Week 3
I bring an 18-11 into this week and trail Dan by 5 games. I had a pretty good week last week and look to get closer in the standings this week. Here are my picks to click:
Bengals at Steelers: STEELERS- The Steelers host the Bengals Thursday night. This won't even be a game as the Bengals are just horrible.
Jets at Titans: JETS- I can't go against my new number 2 team and Brett Favre. The Titans have barely been getting by people and it is time for their luck to run out. They are 10-0 are you kidding me?
Bucs at Lions- BUCS- The Lions remind me a little bit of the University of Michigan. This is a really bad team and the Bucs have been playing really well. This game is not even close.
Bears at Rams- RAMS- Rams have lost a few in a row after trying to turn their season around. The Bears got blown out by an average Packers team last week. Another long weekend for Mr. Orton and Company.
Patriots at Dolphins- DOLPHINS- Well, if my name started with a D and ended with an N, and I'm taking about the one who's last name starts with an W, I would be picking the Patriots. There is no way I'm picking them. The Dolphins are playing some good football. Patriot fans, you will see a lot of brooms out on Sunday.
49ers at Cowboys- COWBOYS- Romo is back, but isn't 100 percent yet. Good thing they play the Niners.
Bills at Chiefs- CHIEFS- This is one of my upsets this week. The Bills are going the wrong direction and the Chiefs are about to get win number 2.
Texans at Browns- BROWNS- It was a shaky game number 2 for Brady Quinn, but he got the "W". The Texans won't be able to stop Number 10.
Eagles at Ravens- RAVENS- Hey Donovan, hope you don't go into overtime again! This one will be low scoring.
Vikings at Jaguars- JAGUARS- The Jags had the Titans on the ropes last week. They won't let this one get away at home.
Raiders at Broncos- BRONCOS- The Broncos can score some points and the Raiders can't stop anyone. This is a Raider team that has no answers for anything. Hey Dan, with your record in this league, maybe you should be the coach of the Silver and Black!
Panthers at Falcons- FALCONS- This could be one of the best games of the week. These are two pretty good teams battling it out. The Falcons come off of a tough loss last week. This could be won on the final possession.
Redskins at Seahawks- REDSKINS- I almost picked the Seahawks, but the Redskins will be out for blood after losing last week.
Giants at Cardinals- GIANTS- This could be a great game as well. My heart wanted to pick the MVP Kurt Warner led Cardinals, but my brain wouldn't let me do it.
Colts at Chargers- COLTS- No doubt who is going to win this game. The Colts are playing a lot better on offense and that means a ton of trouble for the rest of the league. Are the Chargers really 4-6?
Packers at Saints- SAINTS- Drew Brees and Company have no trouble against an average Packer team. This is a must game for both teams as they are trying to make the playoffs.
Bengals at Steelers: STEELERS- The Steelers host the Bengals Thursday night. This won't even be a game as the Bengals are just horrible.
Jets at Titans: JETS- I can't go against my new number 2 team and Brett Favre. The Titans have barely been getting by people and it is time for their luck to run out. They are 10-0 are you kidding me?
Bucs at Lions- BUCS- The Lions remind me a little bit of the University of Michigan. This is a really bad team and the Bucs have been playing really well. This game is not even close.
Bears at Rams- RAMS- Rams have lost a few in a row after trying to turn their season around. The Bears got blown out by an average Packers team last week. Another long weekend for Mr. Orton and Company.
Patriots at Dolphins- DOLPHINS- Well, if my name started with a D and ended with an N, and I'm taking about the one who's last name starts with an W, I would be picking the Patriots. There is no way I'm picking them. The Dolphins are playing some good football. Patriot fans, you will see a lot of brooms out on Sunday.
49ers at Cowboys- COWBOYS- Romo is back, but isn't 100 percent yet. Good thing they play the Niners.
Bills at Chiefs- CHIEFS- This is one of my upsets this week. The Bills are going the wrong direction and the Chiefs are about to get win number 2.
Texans at Browns- BROWNS- It was a shaky game number 2 for Brady Quinn, but he got the "W". The Texans won't be able to stop Number 10.
Eagles at Ravens- RAVENS- Hey Donovan, hope you don't go into overtime again! This one will be low scoring.
Vikings at Jaguars- JAGUARS- The Jags had the Titans on the ropes last week. They won't let this one get away at home.
Raiders at Broncos- BRONCOS- The Broncos can score some points and the Raiders can't stop anyone. This is a Raider team that has no answers for anything. Hey Dan, with your record in this league, maybe you should be the coach of the Silver and Black!
Panthers at Falcons- FALCONS- This could be one of the best games of the week. These are two pretty good teams battling it out. The Falcons come off of a tough loss last week. This could be won on the final possession.
Redskins at Seahawks- REDSKINS- I almost picked the Seahawks, but the Redskins will be out for blood after losing last week.
Giants at Cardinals- GIANTS- This could be a great game as well. My heart wanted to pick the MVP Kurt Warner led Cardinals, but my brain wouldn't let me do it.
Colts at Chargers- COLTS- No doubt who is going to win this game. The Colts are playing a lot better on offense and that means a ton of trouble for the rest of the league. Are the Chargers really 4-6?
Packers at Saints- SAINTS- Drew Brees and Company have no trouble against an average Packer team. This is a must game for both teams as they are trying to make the playoffs.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Hoop It Up
It is time for college basketball to begin and it is going to be an interesting one. For IU, this is the Tom Crean era. Being an IU fan, this season could be very hard to watch. IU has only one returning player from a year ago and he didn't get much playing time. When I first looked at this season's roster, I have never heard of most of these guys at all! IU opened with a win over the weekend against Northwestern State. I know, I have never heard of them either. The new look Hoosiers face IUPUI tonight in Assembly Hall. This would usually be a blowout in-state game against the Jags, but not this year. It will be interesting to see how they do tonight. I will be watching the Big Ten Network to get my first look at the new team. If Crean can win 10-12 games this year, this will be a major accomplishment for this group. I like IU's direction with Crean. Hoosier Nation must be patient because the Sampson mess won't be cleaned up in one year.Friday, November 14, 2008
Great Start
J-E-T-S JETS, JETS, JETS
Last night started what looks to be a great week of picks for me. The Jets beat the Patriots 34-31 in OT last night. Like I said, it was all Brett Favre!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
NFL Predictions- Week 2
Well, after finishing last with my picks a week ago, I try to get back on track this week. The NFL week opens up tonight with the Jets traveling to New England. Here are my picks for the week:
Jets over the Patriots- This will be Brett Farve's first BIG win in his brief NY career. As you are aware, I can't stand the Patriots. I am rooting for Mangini to beat his former boss big.
Broncos over the Falcons- Atlanta has had a nice surprising season, the Broncos have been underachieving. It is time for Cutler and the gang to get it going.
Dolphins over the Raiders- I think the top 3 BCS teams could beat the Raiders.
Packers over the Bears- If this game was in Chicago, I would pick the Bears. The Packers are a not very good 4-5 team. Without Favre, this team isn't the same.
Giants over the Ravens- I want the Ravens to win this game, but with it being in New York, I had to pick the Giants. Joe Flaco is playing great, this might be a trap game for the G-Men.
Colts over the Texans- The Colts are playing much better, this game isn't even close. Manning has a huge day in a blowout win.
Panthers over the Lions- The Lions are bad. After this week, they will be 0-10. This team would have trouble beating the top 8 BCS teams!
Saints over the Chiefs- This is a must win game for the Saints. They don't win this game, they might as well look to 2009. The Chiefs are 1-8, but better than their record indicates.
Eagles over the Bengals- The Eagles bounce back after a tough loss to the Giants. The Bengals are a wreck.
Bucs over the Vikings- The Vikings had a big win last week, but going on the road against a well coached John Gruden team spells trouble.
Seahawks over the Cardinals- I watched some of the Cardinals game Monday Night and wasn't at all impressed. Seattle has been bad all year. This one will come down to the end with the Seahawks pulling it out.
49ers over the Rams- The 49ers should have won Monday night, the Rams are not very good either. This will be won by the team who makes the least mistakes. I think Mike Singletary will be a good coach, I like his stand on his players that don't get it.
Chargers over the Steelers- The Chargers need this one more than the Steelers. Big Ben is still hurt and hasn't played well. LT is going to have a big game.
Jaguars over the Titans- The Titans have been squeeking by teams. The perfect season ends here. This could be a really rough next five weeks for the Titans.
Redskins over the Cowboys- Romo or no Romo, the Cowboys lose this game. The Redskins need this win. If the Cowboys lose this game, they may not make the playoffs.
Bills over the Browns- As much as I would like to see Brady Quinn win his first game, it won't be this week. The Bills have been faltering, they will get healthy against a team with no defense.
Jets over the Patriots- This will be Brett Farve's first BIG win in his brief NY career. As you are aware, I can't stand the Patriots. I am rooting for Mangini to beat his former boss big.
Broncos over the Falcons- Atlanta has had a nice surprising season, the Broncos have been underachieving. It is time for Cutler and the gang to get it going.
Dolphins over the Raiders- I think the top 3 BCS teams could beat the Raiders.
Packers over the Bears- If this game was in Chicago, I would pick the Bears. The Packers are a not very good 4-5 team. Without Favre, this team isn't the same.
Giants over the Ravens- I want the Ravens to win this game, but with it being in New York, I had to pick the Giants. Joe Flaco is playing great, this might be a trap game for the G-Men.
Colts over the Texans- The Colts are playing much better, this game isn't even close. Manning has a huge day in a blowout win.
Panthers over the Lions- The Lions are bad. After this week, they will be 0-10. This team would have trouble beating the top 8 BCS teams!
Saints over the Chiefs- This is a must win game for the Saints. They don't win this game, they might as well look to 2009. The Chiefs are 1-8, but better than their record indicates.
Eagles over the Bengals- The Eagles bounce back after a tough loss to the Giants. The Bengals are a wreck.
Bucs over the Vikings- The Vikings had a big win last week, but going on the road against a well coached John Gruden team spells trouble.
Seahawks over the Cardinals- I watched some of the Cardinals game Monday Night and wasn't at all impressed. Seattle has been bad all year. This one will come down to the end with the Seahawks pulling it out.
49ers over the Rams- The 49ers should have won Monday night, the Rams are not very good either. This will be won by the team who makes the least mistakes. I think Mike Singletary will be a good coach, I like his stand on his players that don't get it.
Chargers over the Steelers- The Chargers need this one more than the Steelers. Big Ben is still hurt and hasn't played well. LT is going to have a big game.
Jaguars over the Titans- The Titans have been squeeking by teams. The perfect season ends here. This could be a really rough next five weeks for the Titans.
Redskins over the Cowboys- Romo or no Romo, the Cowboys lose this game. The Redskins need this win. If the Cowboys lose this game, they may not make the playoffs.
Bills over the Browns- As much as I would like to see Brady Quinn win his first game, it won't be this week. The Bills have been faltering, they will get healthy against a team with no defense.
Monday, November 10, 2008
NFL Challenge (Week 1)
Somehow I find myself in last place after our first week of picking the NFL schedule. I'm still trying to figure out how that happened!
On the football front:
Let's start with the frustrating Irish. They traveled to Boston College this past weekend to take on a not so good Eagle team. Well, let's just say Notre Dame is looking like the team of a year ago. We didn't score a SINGLE point against BC, losing 17-0. I hear Charlie Weis is on the hot seat again......
The Colts: Huge win on the road yesterday at Pittsburgh. Manning continues to come up big in big situations. We are starting to get healthy and that is going to be major trouble for the rest of the league.
On the football front:
Let's start with the frustrating Irish. They traveled to Boston College this past weekend to take on a not so good Eagle team. Well, let's just say Notre Dame is looking like the team of a year ago. We didn't score a SINGLE point against BC, losing 17-0. I hear Charlie Weis is on the hot seat again......
The Colts: Huge win on the road yesterday at Pittsburgh. Manning continues to come up big in big situations. We are starting to get healthy and that is going to be major trouble for the rest of the league.
Friday, November 7, 2008
IPOD Shuffle
Here are the 15 Songs playing when I shuffle my IPOD:
1. All I Have To Give- Backstreet Boys
2. I Want To Know You- Sonicflood
3. Why- Secondhand Serenede
4. King of Glory- Chris Tomlin
5. A Message- Coldplay
6. How To Save A Life- The Fray
7. Walk By Faith- Jeremy Camp
8. O Praise Him- David Crowder
9. Nothing Left To Show- Hawk Nelson
10. Promises- The Desperation Band
11. Famous One- Chris Tomlin
12. You're My Better Half- Keith Urban
13. Facedown- Matt Redman
14. Me and My Gang- Rascal Flatts
15. Watching You- Rodney Adkins
1. All I Have To Give- Backstreet Boys
2. I Want To Know You- Sonicflood
3. Why- Secondhand Serenede
4. King of Glory- Chris Tomlin
5. A Message- Coldplay
6. How To Save A Life- The Fray
7. Walk By Faith- Jeremy Camp
8. O Praise Him- David Crowder
9. Nothing Left To Show- Hawk Nelson
10. Promises- The Desperation Band
11. Famous One- Chris Tomlin
12. You're My Better Half- Keith Urban
13. Facedown- Matt Redman
14. Me and My Gang- Rascal Flatts
15. Watching You- Rodney Adkins
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
NFL Predictions- Week 10
Last week my good friend Dan challenged me to make my NFL picks for each week. I have accepted the challenge and here are my predictions for this week:
Bills over Patriots- No doubt I can't stand the Patriots, after losing to my Colts, easy pick.
Panthers over Raiders- The Raiders are horrible, Panthers playing well.
Colts over Steelers- Last week was a good start for the Colts, plus, maybe no Big Ben for the Steelers.
Chargers over Chiefs- Chiefs are the worst team in the NFL.
Eagles over Giants- Eagles are due for a big win, not sold on the Giants. They finally play someone.
Cardinals over 49ers- Kurt Warner is putting up MVP numbers.
Browns over Broncos- 2 words: Brady Quinn
Dolphins over Seahawks- Pennington playing well, Seahawks going in the wrong direction.
Jets over Rams- Favre leads Jets to another comeback win.
Titans over Bears- I would love for the Bears to win this one, but remember who is at QB.
Ravens over Texans- Defense wins this one.
Lions over Jaguars- Upset special, Lions win their first.
Vikings over Packers- Vikings spice up the division, Packers aren't that good.
Saints over Falcons- This one might be high scoring, Falcons have been very surprising.
I feel good about these picks. I am actually up 1-0 on Dan after predicting a Colts win last week over the Patriots.
Bills over Patriots- No doubt I can't stand the Patriots, after losing to my Colts, easy pick.
Panthers over Raiders- The Raiders are horrible, Panthers playing well.
Colts over Steelers- Last week was a good start for the Colts, plus, maybe no Big Ben for the Steelers.
Chargers over Chiefs- Chiefs are the worst team in the NFL.
Eagles over Giants- Eagles are due for a big win, not sold on the Giants. They finally play someone.
Cardinals over 49ers- Kurt Warner is putting up MVP numbers.
Browns over Broncos- 2 words: Brady Quinn
Dolphins over Seahawks- Pennington playing well, Seahawks going in the wrong direction.
Jets over Rams- Favre leads Jets to another comeback win.
Titans over Bears- I would love for the Bears to win this one, but remember who is at QB.
Ravens over Texans- Defense wins this one.
Lions over Jaguars- Upset special, Lions win their first.
Vikings over Packers- Vikings spice up the division, Packers aren't that good.
Saints over Falcons- This one might be high scoring, Falcons have been very surprising.
I feel good about these picks. I am actually up 1-0 on Dan after predicting a Colts win last week over the Patriots.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Weekly Predictions
My buddy Dan posted the other day about predicting the NFL games every weekend and wanted to know if there would be any challengers. I am up for the challenge and will be making my NFL picks for this week on Friday.
On the subject of the NFL, the Colts finally won a big game last night. Now we will see if they can keep it up.
On the subject of the NFL, the Colts finally won a big game last night. Now we will see if they can keep it up.
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