| Favorite | Line |
Dog
|
| BILLS | 4 |
Jets
|
| GIANTS | 2 1/2 |
Redskins
|
| Steelers | 2 1/2 |
RAVENS
|
| Jaguars | 9 1/2 |
PANTHERS
|
| Seahawks | 3 1/2 |
BEARS
|
| BENGALS | 1 |
Chargers
|
| Packers | 6 |
LIONS
|
| DOLPHINS | 9 |
Cardinals
|
| VIKINGS | 11 |
Raiders
|
| PATRIOTS | 4 |
Colts
|
| Buccaneers | 6 1/2 |
EAGLES
|
| 49'ERS | 10 1/2 |
Saints
|
| Broncos | 3 1/2 |
CHIEFS
|
| TITANS | 16 |
Browns
|
| COWBOYS | 6 1/2 |
Falcons
|
The K. C. Line:
One game the Line can pick, even after an off day, is a CHIEFS-Broncos matchup. This time around, both teams are 0-1 and feeling a little desperate. What gives Kansas City the edge is that, unlike the Mile High boys, who merely suspect it, the Griefs truly know they're not going to be playing in January. Take KC plus 3 1/2 points.
The GIANTS giving up only 2 1/2 points to the Redskins? It's too easy. Big Blue's defense is too much for Brad Johnson, who's finding that the only Chris Carter that Michael Westbrook resembles is the guy who created "The X-Files."
Finally, take a moment this Sunday to say a little prayer for Tim Couch, who will spend most of his day flat on his back taking smack from the Tennessee Titans defensive line, which has got to be humiliating. Afterward, make sure to pick the TITANS, even giving up 16, to make the Browns' eyes blue.
The Rest:
Jets +4 BILLS
Steelers 2 1/2 RAVENS
Jaguars 9 1/2 PANTHERS
BEARS +3/12 Seahawks
BENGALS -1 Chargers
LIONS +6 Packers
Cardinals +9 DOLPHINS
VIKINGS +11 Raiders
PATRIOTS 4 Colts
Bucs 6 1/2 EAGLES
49'ERS 10 1/2 Saints
TITANS 16 Browns
Falcons +6 1/2 COWBOYS
"Mean" Josie Greene
After beating the new Browns senseless last Sunday, the Steelers will
slide past the erstwhile Browns in a much closer game. Kordell will
actually get a run for his money this week, but look for him to hold on
tight for a 2-0 record. RAVENS QB Scott Mitchell is not playing
well at all, and if the Steelers can ignite just a little spark in their
defense, they should be just fine and pull off a 20-16 win.
The Jets will pull themselves together and realize there may indeed be life after Vinny. Running back Curtis Martin will be a major factor in a Jets win, and the J's will be helped (in a fashion) by a lackluster BUFFALO squad. Final score: Jets, 24-20
PHILADELPHIA is going to win this week. I can just feel it. That, or I am coming down with something. But seriously, this could be the moment for the Bucs' QB, Trent Dilfer, to suffer a gigantic nervous breakdown. On a more positive note, we could just see the Eagles' Duce Staley run away with the ball and take the birds to a 16-10 victory.
The Rest:
GIANTS +3 Redskins
Packers +4 LIONS
Colts -9 PATRIOTS
Chargers +6 Bengals
Cardinals -6 DOLPHINS
BEARS +3 Seahawks
Jaguars +10 Panthers
Broncos -3 CHIEFS
Browns +10 TITANS (Who are these people?)
49'ERS +13 Saints
Falcons +3 COWBOYS
L. I. Slim
Steelers (-2.5) over RAVENS. Having gone a Hondo-esque 5-10 and still vanquished his puny interoffice foes, L. I. Slim figures that if he dances with the ones that brung im, he cant go wrong. Herewith the locks, the Steelers make it 2-0 against an underachieving Ravens squad, setting the stage for an unexpected rampage this year in the AFC Central. Kordells gonna be just fine.
Jets (+4) over BILLS. Wish we could say the same for Vinny. Nonetheless, something about Bill Parcells on the rebound intrigues this prognosticator, and the Bills have never particularly thrilled L.I., even though they keep winning games for some reason. Four points ought be enough for Tuna.
Buccaneers (-6.5) over EAGLES. The thing is, Ive got a soft spot for Trent Dilfer. After last weeks debacle against the G-Men, his jobs on the line again, and the Eagles are ready for a letdown after almost hanging on against Arizona last week. If its over 7, L.I. balks. But it aint.
The rest:
Redskins (+2.5) over GIANTS
Jags (-9.5) over PANTHERS
Seahawks (-3.5) over BEARS
Chargers (+1) over BENGALS
Packers (-6) over LIONS
Cardinals (+9) over DOLPHINS
Raiders (+11) over VIKINGS
Colts (+4) over PATS
49'ERS (-10.5) over Saints
Broncos (-3.5) over CHEFS
TITANS (-16) over Browns
Up, up and away.