Sunday, December 16, 2007
NFL Week 15 Picks
It is getting tougher as we go. My picks were fortunate to go 3-2 last week, bringing my season record to 38-32. I will make a couple of plays on the weather this week, hoping to just grind it out to the finish line.
Cleveland vs. Buffalo under 40 points: It's usually a sign of mental instability to take the under in a Browns game, with their dangerous offense and lousy defense. But the weather, and a Bills team unlikely to to be spooked by it, should keep the score down.
New England vs. New York Jets under 44 points: This one has been going down all week; I should have jumped on it sooner. It is downright ugly in New England this weekend. I don't think the Jets are going to score at all in this game, which will make it difficult for the Patriots to hit this number by themselves.
Indianapolis -10 at Oakland: It is a little scary to give an NFL home team ten points, especially late in the season, when home-field becomes even more important. However, the Colts are one of the few teams you can trust to take care of business against inferior competition.
New Orleans -3.5 vs Arizona: The Saints appear to have found last year's mojo, though it may be too late. I don't think the Cardinals are quite ready to win games they absolutely must win.
Seattle -7.5 at Carolina: The Seahawks have a fearsome pass rush. The Panthers have 206-year-old Vinnie Testaverde. It is unlikely he will finish this game.
Cleveland vs. Buffalo under 40 points: It's usually a sign of mental instability to take the under in a Browns game, with their dangerous offense and lousy defense. But the weather, and a Bills team unlikely to to be spooked by it, should keep the score down.
New England vs. New York Jets under 44 points: This one has been going down all week; I should have jumped on it sooner. It is downright ugly in New England this weekend. I don't think the Jets are going to score at all in this game, which will make it difficult for the Patriots to hit this number by themselves.
Indianapolis -10 at Oakland: It is a little scary to give an NFL home team ten points, especially late in the season, when home-field becomes even more important. However, the Colts are one of the few teams you can trust to take care of business against inferior competition.
New Orleans -3.5 vs Arizona: The Saints appear to have found last year's mojo, though it may be too late. I don't think the Cardinals are quite ready to win games they absolutely must win.
Seattle -7.5 at Carolina: The Seahawks have a fearsome pass rush. The Panthers have 206-year-old Vinnie Testaverde. It is unlikely he will finish this game.
