NFL picks-part 2, techs(1-0)

Ok,
With great success from the compilation of picks the techs won. Let's see if we can do it again. I will take whatever is picked by most people WITHOUT bias.
Here are the odds:
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/gaming/odds/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.usatoday.com/sports/gaming/odds/index.htm</a>
So far looks like
kato is 1-0, kingtbone 1-0

Sorry Grover from last pick looks like you took Seattle. We also had a great Rams vs. 49ers debate so I guess whoever picked Rams are 1-0 as well.
Once again will wait and place the compiled winner tomm.

Ok here's mine:

I like Green Bay -2.5 at Tenn.


Good Luck to us (Cha-ching$$$$)

D

I'm takin Minnesota over Detroit

Pittsburgh over Baltimore

[quote]Originally posted by DaTaMan:
<strong>I'm takin Minnesota over Detroit</strong><hr></blockquote>

so will I

[quote]Originally posted by Quiet Thunder:
<strong>Pittsburgh over Baltimore</strong><hr></blockquote>

Damn skippy. Steelers can clinch the AFC Central with a win, if I'm not mistaken.

Yea they can. The only problems are that Jerome's aching, and during the last 6 games I believe, the games have been decided by less than 7 points. I think the Ravens have won the last 6 but I'm not sure on that one.

It'll definately be a good game, but I don't see the Ravens doing anything special. Good news for them, they are getting back 4 or 5 guys back from injuries.

My pick of the week is John Ruiz via KO in the 8th or 9th round.

As for football, Green Bay is a safe pick.

I'm not too solid on Pittsburgh, and in my opinion that game ties with Minnesota Detroit as the worst game of the week to bet on.

I think this may be a good week to throw some good upsets in the mix. There are a bunch of very intruiging games that really make you think though. The handicappers are doing a solid job it would seem.


So my football pick of the week is going to be... Washington +3 at home. Washington has been hot lately, and are finally playing up to their talent level. Now that they have the confidence backing that talent, I think they'll handle The Eagles at home. They beat them in Phily in week 11, and that's my upset/pick of the week.

Yeah, Minnesota over Detroit is definitely going to be a safe bet.

[quote]Originally posted by Quiet Thunder:
<strong>Yea they can. The only problems are that Jerome's aching, and during the last 6 games I believe, the games have been decided by less than 7 points. I think the Ravens have won the last 6 but I'm not sure on that one.

It'll definately be a good game, but I don't see the Ravens doing anything special. Good news for them, they are getting back 4 or 5 guys back from injuries.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Running isn't that much of a factor in a Steelers vs. Ravens game - it's all about field position - so I'm not worried about the Bus. I'd rather he sit this game out as well, since it'll be physical, and they NEED him for the playoffs. If Kordell can throw well, and move on the ground when they need him to AND Kris Brown doesn't royally screw up when they need him, they'll win.

BTW, I'm too lazy to go back through and look at all of them, but the Steelers beat the Titans 34-24 3 weeks ago, and they totally man-handled the Jags, and the Steelers beat the Ravens last year in Balty...

[quote]Originally posted by Cobra:
<strong>If Kordell can throw well,</strong><hr></blockquote>

The day I convince my wallet to try to cover that bet is the day I realize I have a gambling problem...

there's no game that jumps out at me this week and screams "WINNER" the detroit line is probably what it should be, and there is only one game with a spread nearing double digits Jets vs Cincy. I'm not convinced about the Jets, but Cincy is also very bad so that's a tough one to call. So I'll be a homer and say . . .

I like the steelers -3.5 at baltimore. Bettis has been downgraded to doubtful and it doesn't look like he'll play, but even without him this game will be close. Kris Brown has had problems, but of the 11 misses this year 8 have been at heinz field.

The steelers won't be able to run against baltimore with or without bettis so him sitting out won't be a big deal. (there's not much difference between 80 yards from bettis and 55 from a backup) Kordell is throwing better then Grbac and I actually think the steelers recieving corps right now is better than Baltimore's. Defensively it's no contest, Baltimore is good, but the steeler's defense is much better as a whole unit. Pittsburgh will cover and probably win outright.

Also I think San Diego should cover over Oakland. They should be able to run on the Oakland, and if the raiders put 8 or 9 up at the line to stop the run flutie will find a way to beat them through the air.

just my .02
Lance

I wish Minnesota would reveal who's gonna be starting as QB. Their acting as if their going into the Super Bowl.

[quote]"We're not sure who's going to start at QB. We're letting them get their practice in and we're really curious to see if Daunte is going to be healthy for Sunday's game." <hr></blockquote>

/me begins praying for Bouman to start on Sunday.

Well,
So far looks like Minn has the slight edge on the pick but looks a litttttle bit bias.

BTW-Personally I think this is Detroit's first win. At the Silverdome, division rival? Perfect stage for 1st victory but personally I wouldn't touch it.

d

[quote]Originally posted by deh1217:
<strong>Well,
So far looks like Minn has the slight edge on the pick but looks a litttttle bit bias.

BTW-Personally I think this is Detroit's first win. At the Silverdome, division rival? Perfect stage for 1st victory but personally I wouldn't touch it.

d</strong><hr></blockquote>


Yeah I'm not sure how you can be so certain of Minnesota when they haven't even named a starter yet. Are they that good that they can win with anyone at QB? :D I wonder if Moss will "decide" to play this week...

Ok guess the techs have picked Minn. Although I think it was more of a how many fans poll, but will place.

Good Luck
D

Uhhgg,.. After last weeks disappointing performance by Jeff Garcia, I think the Niners will regroup and take a win over Miami by -3. Home field advantage will make this possible.

[quote]Originally posted by WebHead:
<strong>Uhhgg,.. After last weeks disappointing performance by Jeff Garcia, I think the Niners will regroup and take a win over Miami by -3. Home field advantage will make this possible.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Hmmm,.. when I said 3 I didn't think it would be 3 TD's and a shut-out. What a great game! Go Niners!!! :D

Looked like the Offence showed up this week!
and the Defense is still getting better!

Result: NINERS take The Dolphins to the cleaners!

And that's 10-3!

GO NINERS !

[quote]Originally posted by Spork:
<strong>Yeah, Minnesota over Detroit is definitely going to be a safe bet.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I knew it I knew it I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!! Stupid fscking @$$4013 ViQueens manage to fsck up another road game!!!! :mad: Can't be bothered to play ALL FOUR QUARTERS!!! :confused:

We can beat the living daylights out of the Packers and the Titans, but we can't win vs. the two LOSINGEST (is that a word?) teams in the entire dammed NFL!! Oh look, theres the Vikings, the only team that the Lions and Panthers have managed to beat this year!!! :mad:

All Vikings fans repeat after me: FAT DUMB MUST GO!!!!! FAT DUMB MUST GO!!!!!

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

w00h000000000000000!!! What a great game the Steelers had against Baltimore!! Once again, the final score doesn't really show the way the Steelers totally dominated tonight, but hey 11-2 and AFC Central champions, plus Kordell had a career high 333 yards. I'll take it. :D

All I can bring myself to say about today is Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... :mad: :( :mad: :( :mad:

Okay, let me just say this, and I'll shut up. If I had Banks, Conway, and Westbrook all trapped in a room with me, and I had a stiff riding crop and a paddle, it would be really hard to decide who to damage first. :( :mad: :(

I mean, thanks a lot, guys. I can't even bring myself to begin listing the missed opportunities I'm thanking you for, or I'll get started all over again, and I'm at my in-laws house, so I can't do anything to release my frustration.

I mean, dropped passes, random and sloppy passes, stupid penalties, not to mention missed field goals and......OH I HAVE TO STOP NOW OR I'LL LOSE IT....... :mad:

hehehhhehe packers lost, woohoooo

bears won wooooohooooo

go bears :D

urggghhhh

[quote]Originally posted by Renée:
<strong>All I can bring myself to say about today is Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... :mad: :( :mad: :( :mad: </strong><hr></blockquote>

Renee, look at it this way. By the Redskins losing, that helped the Niners get into the playoffs. All we need now is a Saints loss, and we're there. But I think I'm routing for a Saints win though over the Rams tonight. I'd rather take a chance at the NFC west title and I need the Rams to lose in order for that to become more likely.

[quote]Originally posted by Cobra:
<strong>w00h000000000000000!!! What a great game the Steelers had against Baltimore!! Once again, the final score doesn't really show the way the Steelers totally dominated tonight, but hey 11-2 and AFC Central champions, plus Kordell had a career high 333 yards. I'll take it. :D </strong><hr></blockquote>

you're right the score was not indicative of how thoroughly the steelers beat the ravens. The most symbolic moment was a shot of ray lewis on the field in the forth quarter hands on knees slightly bent over and just sucking wind. The steelers punched baltimore in the mouth, and when they got back up, punched them again . . and again . . and again.

Aside from some shortcomings in the kicking game (return coverage and field goals) The steelers don't have any weakness and are deep at almost every position. If Kris Brown can overcome what appears to be a mental problem, and they can tighten up on the kick coverage teams, I can't see anyone beating this team. Certainly not anyone in the AFC.

I just hope that no matter what happens this year, the organization is smarter about the players and coaches it lets go than it has been in the past. They have a great core in place, they need to keep as much of it as they can.

[quote]Originally posted by kato2274:
<strong>....The most symbolic moment was a shot of ray lewis on the field in the forth quarter hands on knees slightly bent over and just sucking wind...</strong><hr></blockquote>

Actually, I like the shot of Ray Lewis crying like the little bitch he is. I'm sorry, I respect him as a player, to me, Ray Lewis is nothing but a crybaby thug. All the Ravens did was talk smack all week about how they were so much better than the Steelers, and how great their defense is. All because Jerome Bettis made the off-handed comment that he thought Takeo Spikes was every bit as good a linebacker as Lewis but didn't have the support around him that Lewis does. Bettis never slighted Lewis or meant to offend him, but Lewis took it as a personal insult.

The Ravens forgot, however, that the Steelers man-handled them on both sides of the ball last time. Bettis ALMOST broke 100 yards rushing against them, and Stewart & Plax had a great day. The defense shut down pretty much everything the Ravens had going. The Ravens didn't earn that win...Kris Brown handed it to them on a silver platter.

So anyway, last night we saw who was for real. I've got more respect for Kordell Stewart than ever. He set a new personal best for passing in a game against ONE OF THE BEST DEFENSES IN THE NFL. He moved the ball, stayed focused on his receivers, controlled the clock, and most of all, looked like he was having a great time. I used to think we'd be screwed if Bettis got injured. But if the Bus can't run you over, Slash can still cut you up.

And you'r right...the only team in the AFC I can see beating the Steelers right now are the Steelers themselves.