Brutal, brutal, brutal – as in, my picks last Sunday were brutal. This column lived up to its name, as all four of my picks were true “fade material.” The Colts and Chiefs were blown out, while the Eagles lost outright and the Redskins failed to cover the 4-point spread against the Cardinals. OUTSTANDING.
Hopefully you have enough time to play these losers today…
Patriots @ Bills, 1:00PM ET
I think the feel-good story that has been the Buffalo Bills will suffer a setback today when the Patriots come to town. Buffalo’s offense has been highly entertaining to this point but this isn’t a very good defense that Tom Brady will have the opportunity to shred today at Ralph Wilson. The Pats are 7-0 against the spread in their last seven trips to Buffalo and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games against the Bills. The road team in his series is also 5-0 against the number in the last five meetings.
THE PICK: PATRIOTS –7
Jets @ Raiders, 4:05PM ET
The Jets just spent two weeks at home and now have to travel cross-country to play an Oakland team that’s better than everyone realizes. I think the Raiders could win this game outright, as Mark Sanchez is due to have one of “those” games where he throws for about 105 yards with two interceptions and no touchdowns. The Raiders are 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 games as an underdog and 4-1 ATS in their last five games against the AFC.
THE PICK: RAIDERS +3.5
Packers @ Bears, 4:15PM ET
Green Bay’s defense has struggled the last two weeks but I think Dom Capers and Co. will have a big day against Jay Cutler and his invisible line. The Packers always seem to have issues against Chicago’s defense as well, which is why I like the under here. The under is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams in Chicago and 7-0 in the last seven meetings overall.
THE PICK: UNDER 46
Cardinals @ Seahawks, 4:15PM ET
I truly believe Pete Carroll is playing for the Andrew Luck/Matt Barkley sweepstakes and his insistence on playing Tarvaris Jackson doesn’t prove otherwise. That said, this is the Cardinals’ second road trip in as many weeks after traveling cross-country to Washington last Sunday. The Seahawks have always been a different team at home than they are on the road and I think Pistol Pete’s team will play with a little spunk today. I could see the Hawks winning outright but I’m no fool (on some days, at least): Give me the 3.5.
THE PICK: SEAHAWKS +3.5
Last Week: 0-4
Season: 2-6
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