Okay, so I’ll start Horn, Faulk, Boston and Dillon.
Thanks.
Well, I’ve been putting this off in hopes of actually being able to be prepared, but no luck so I’m just going to have to wing it again. So, here’s my thoughts.
Eagles at Chiefs (Eagles by 3)
The Iggles confuse me, I thought they were pretty solid, but then they go an look terrible against average teams. I’m not sure if the Washington’s and all are better than I thought, or if the Iggles are worse. I’ve gone .500 both when picking for the Chiefs and against them, so they’re so safe bet either. I think the Eagles will win and cover, but I’m not making it one of my 5 because its in KC.
Broncos at Dolphins ('Phins by 3)
Gotta say the 'Phins will win this one at home by more than 3. Griese is pretty damn good, and Terrell is back, but without Smith things don’t work. The Dolphin’s D should shutdown a wounded Denver O completely. But there is always that Dolphin’s team which blew it against a crappy (dispite the record) Jets team. Dolphins win and cover at home, it’ll probably be one of the OMNI picks.
Colts at Ravens (Ravens by 7)
This one is tricky, I have alot of confidence in Peyton. He’s looked bad lately, but he strikes me as the type to really step up just to shut Mora’s dumb ass up. I’d really be certain of it if this wasn’t the Raven’s D at home. Nevertheless, the Raven O isn’t good, regardless of what Grbac did last week, and I’m not convinced they’ll light up a bad Colts D. All in all, theres too many variables to do anything with this game with conviction. I say the Colts win in a upset, but its not gonna be one of the 5.
Panthers at Saints (Saints by 10)
The Saints haven’t come through for me in the past. Neither have the Panthers. I’m thinking a good D will confound Carolina and the Saints win, but 10 points is alot for a run first team. I think they’ll cover, but I’m not going to bet it.
Vikings at Steelers (Steelers by 7)
I’m still waiting for them to get Kordelled, but I don’t think the Vikings D will do it. Moss and Carter are always dangerous, but Pittsburg will probably take a lesson for the Bears last week. The teams have similar MOs and I don’t see Minnesota making the right changes. Ironically 7 was the magic number for the Bears last week, so that makes me nervous. Steelers win and cover, but I’m not betting it in fear of a push.
Patriots at Jets (Jets by 3)
The Jets suck, but Brady is no Bledsoe. I fear contraversy after the Jets feast on more INTs. If this were in NE I’d take the Patsies in a second, but its not. I still think the Patriots will upset the Jets, but I’m not exactly eager to put cash on it. We’ll see.
Rams at Falcons (Rams by 8)
The Rams will be pissed. I’d hate to be Ray Buchannon. Rams win and cover, book it.
Bucs at Bengals (Bucs by 6)
Well, I’m beginning to thing Gazoo and I will agree on everything from here on out, along with the rest of the professionals. Bucs should own the Bungles, and Dunn will cover that spread by himself. I also expect Keyshawn to finally get a TD. I also fear the Dillon factor, but he usually does that against weak defenses. The Bucs aren;t what they were 2 years ago, but they still aren’t “bad”. I’m gonna take it I think.
Titans at Browns (Browns by 1)
Gah! Damn you Titans. I cannot pick against you. JJ is iffy, and that might be the difference. A healthy Browns running game might keep the defense honest enough to give them the W. However they aren’t healthy, and Eddie George is trying to return to form. Should be a excellent game to watch, and I’m not betting it. I’m going to pick the Titans in the mild upset cause they are my boys.
Lions at Bears (Bears by 7 1/2)
Yeah, I’m worried about this one. The Bears will win, but I’m not sure if it will be close or not. We haven’t been blowing teams out, but we’re at home. I’m going to take the Bears to win and cover, but I don’t bet the home team.
Chargers at Seahawks (Seattle by 3)
I’ve learned my lesson, and I’m never picking a Seattle game again. No matter if I’m for or against them, I always end up losing it. San Diego should win this one, but its a divisional game on the road. One of the running backs will have a huge game, I am not certain which. I’ll pick the upset, but not for cash.
Cardinals at Raiders (Raiders by 13)
Its a huge spread, but Oakland has been pretty reliably covering. Arizona won’t phase Brown Rice, especially at home. I hope the Raiders don’t get a lead and play conservative, but I’m gonna take the big one. Oakland to win and cover.
Cowboys at Redskins ('Skins by 8 1/2)
Dude, this game is a mess. The Redskins aren’t “back”, but they have been playing safe enough to beat the hapless Cowboys. Early in the year Carter showed potential, but he’ll regress in this start. I think Leaf would have given the 'Boys a chance. Skins win, 'Boys cover, but I’m not betting it cause it could be decided with INTs.
Bills at 49ers (49ers by 9)
The Bills are due to win again, but not out west. Garcia has been finding recievers other than Owens lately, and that’ll make them even better and harder to defend. I think the Bills will score, but lose by 10. I probably won’t bet it though cause I think it’ll be close to 9.
Packers at Jaguars (Pack by 3)
I wonder if this Jimmy Smith crap is going to affect the game. I don’t think he’s guilty, but its got to be a distraction. Favre has been on and off, he’s due to be on. GB plays well on Monday usually, but this is in Jax. GB wins and covers, but I don’t feel confident in it.
Be back with the OMNI picks shortly…
OK, looks like I’m going with the strong teams again. This usually doesn’t pan out, but what the hell, playoff time is getting close.
OMNI picks for week 12*:
Miami, St Louis, Tampa, Oakland, Green Bay
*Side note: My roomie asked me to make his picks too, so I’m going to experiment a little and go with my iffy ones.
Miami, St Louis, New England, Philly and Green Bay.
Straight up: Oakland
O ye of little faith…
Fearless Prediction:
The Lions will remain winless for two more weeks, and the Vikings will once again lose on the road. (the last road win for my Vikes: last Thanksgiving against Dallas)
This will set up the game of the season, pitting the 0-for-the-season Lions against the 0-for-the-road Vikings on December 15th at the Pontiac Silverdome.
In another revealing perfomance, Randy Moss will drop four passes, catch two for a total of 11 yards, and in front of the cameras, will not only give another thumbs down, but actually put his finger and his thumb in the shape of an L on his forehead…
Lions 27, Vikes 13 for Detriot’s only win of the season…
I didn’t see that anybody else has mentioned this, but one of my co-owners sent a note saying that Terry Glenn is on disciplinary suspension this week, so definitely do NOT start him.
I wouldn’t even keep Westbrook on my team, cause I don’t like punks (see Randy Moss). That leaves the other two. Davis was good last time he had a start, the question is just whether he’ll make it through a complete game, or have to share carries with Andersen. He’s had more knee surgeries than touchdowns this season. Dyson has been hot, so he might continue to do well.
Kim… The Redskins were never “here” to go “there” and then come “back.” And, despite their victory last weekend over my beloved Eagles (who are, btw, back on track after tonight’s thrashing of KC), I will maintain that they are not for real.
Maybe in a week or two, when they lose a couple more games, we can proclaim them as being “back.”
And how many Super Bowls have the Eagles won? 
You’re welcome to maintain whatever you want. (Any interest in my sigline bet offer? :D) I’ll maintain that the Eagles played equally well last Sunday and last night(even on Sunday, the ferocity of the Eagles’ defense was clearly visible), but that the difference in the caliber of their opponents had a thing or two to do with the outcome.
Don’t hold your breath. My prediction: on Sunday, the Redskins won’t just beat the Cowboys - they’ll dismantle them.
I thought we were talking about this season? In any case, the Eagles have never won the Super Bowl. Last time I checked, it’s been ten years for the Redskins. So what?
I disagree. For some reason, the Eagles dominate (5-0 this year) on the road, and suck at home (2-4, beating Dallas and I can’t even rememember who else). The wheels came undone against the Skins last weekend; granted the Skins have a good defence. But, McNabb and co. never got going last weekend, something that happened early last night.
And, no, I’m not interested in sigline bets. I kinda like mine as-is.
I’ll keep that in mind. My prediction: a shocking replay of the MNF debacle which Dallas won. Yes, it’ll be that inept. Just you watch.
In terms of being ‘back’, certainly. The ‘there’ that they’ve gotten back to, is that of a playoff-caliber team.
Are they one of the dozen best teams in football right now? You bet your sweet bippy they are. (Yeesh, I’m old. :))
My point was just that it’s silly to say the Redskins were never ‘there’ when they’d clearly been about as ‘there’ as you can get - something that can’t be said for the Philadelphia Pigeons.
Yeah, I know: every time the 'Skins win, you say it’s because the wheels came off their opponent.
It’s getting to be a trend.
I’ll be watching. And it’ll be a debacle, alright.
What a pile of horseflop! I am not going to argue if the Redskins are bad, or average, and if the first 5 games or the last 5 games are the “real” Redskins this year, but they sure as shit aren’t in the top 12. I’d take the entire AFC Central over the Deadskins. Looking at who they’ve beat, I’m hard pressed to even say they are better than the Vikings.
Are these the same Vikings that - if they’re lucky - will be saved only by a date with the Lions from going winless on the road? Gimme a break.
The AFC Central is a good division. It’s hard to match the 'Skins (or anyone else) up against their teams, since the 6-team Central plays fewer extradivisional teams than everyone else does. But the notion that the whole division is better than the Redskins is laughable. The Steelers, sure; after that, who knows?
Anyway, this will be settled in the appropriate place - on the field, during the remainder of the season. Stay tuned.
- St. Louis
- Oakland
- San Francisco
- Miami
- New Jersey Jets
- Chicago
- Cleveland
- Baltimore
- Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia
- Atlanta
- New England
I’m tempted to put Detroit on that list, too, but I think I’ve baited my good friend Kim enough.
Anyone notice one slight departure from reality on that list?
Certainly, Green Bay should be added to that list Montfort!
I just checked the four main “power polls,” and here’s their opinions of where the 'Skins rank at this point in the season:
-SI’s Dr.Z - #14
-ESPN - #13
-CBS sportsline - #15
-The Sporting News - #11
So it looks like they see them as pretty much a (very) slightly above average team. Personally, I see them at about 14 or 15 myself.
D’oh! You’re right. I did it quick, off the top of my head, and somehow skipped GB when I went through the NFC Norris Division. Knock Atlanta off that list, and put Green Bay on it. (Although, I think Atlanta is better, too.)
In my fantasy league I have to start three WR’s and my first 2 slots are going to Chris Chambers and JJ Stokes. My question is who else do I start out of this terrible trio: Chris Carter, Troy Brown or Michael Westbrook? As you can see I’m about as deep as a puddle of mud at this position. Thank you in advance for any wisdom you may impart my way.
bugman,
If that were my team I would be starting Troy Brown over ALL of the other receivers you have. Definately mak him your third. Westbrook is a putz – Dont ever start him inless everyone else is injured. Normally I might suggest starting Carter over CC, but not this week with Culpeppers bunk knee and the Pittsburgh secondary.
Then again, my fantasy advise is rarely even worth 2¢, so proceed with caution.
You can always put Atlanta back on when you change the list to reflect the ass-whupping the Philadelphia Pigeons received last Sunday.
I love the fact that you’re giving me more opportunities to remind you of that. :D:D:D
Besides, the Falcons can probly kick Philly butt too. 
Hard to sit Crissy, but this would be the week to do it. I’d go Chambers (Dynasty players-get him!!!), Stokes (Owens is a question this week), and Brown.