# NFL Predictions – Week 3 (Clarity) **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 23, 2005, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027 "2005-09-23T09:22:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/21 "2005-09-26T12:22:49Z")
A side question: Who has the longest tenure as an NFL head coach? By this I mean, not who has coached the longest, but who has coached the longest in the same place? We were discussing this watching the Steelers/Patriots yesterday, and Cowher was one nominee. I’d also venture that Andy Reid has been in Philly for a while. But I just wonder if I’m not missing someone. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/22 "2005-09-26T12:59:08Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > A side question: > > Who has the longest tenure as an NFL head coach? By this I mean, not who has coached the longest, but who has coached the longest in the same place? We were discussing this watching the Steelers/Patriots yesterday, and Cowher was one nominee. I’d also venture that Andy Reid has been in Philly for a while. But I just wonder if I’m not missing someone. Cowher by a long stretch. 14 years in Pittsburgh. Shanahan is at 10 in Denver, Reid’s only been there 7. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/23 "2005-09-26T13:00:26Z")
Forgot about Jeff Fisher at 11 years. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/24 "2005-09-26T13:02:02Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > Forgot about Jeff Fisher at 11 years. Wow, eleven years already? I thought about him for a sec, then said, "Nah, he’s one of those ‘youngest ever coaches’, no way he’s close to having seniority. Even more interesting, of those four, only Shanahan has won a Super Bowl, right? ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/25 "2005-09-26T13:18:45Z")
Yup, he’s the only one. Ironically he’s also the only one who’s job could be in peril. FYI, Fisher came in as a mid-season interim coach. So he’s technically at like 10.5 years. It seems like Reid has been there longer than he has, don’t it? ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2005, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/26 "2005-09-26T13:20:29Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > FYI, Fisher came in as a mid-season interim coach. So he’s technically at like 10.5 years. Brain fart, it’s actually 11.5 seasons, 11 full. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/27 "2005-09-27T02:55:09Z")
Man, it was a bloodbath out there this week. Clarity my ass. Lets give her a look. > [@Omniscient](#): > > Sunday, Sept. 25 > \*\*ST LOUIS (-6½) Tennessee O/U: 45½ \*\* > The Rams have played for shit this season, and the Titans are coming of a pretty solid win. Statistically the Rams are pretty far out front of the Titans on offense, and they are 14 and 15 respectively on defense. Looking at the opponents, I think it’s safe to say that the Titans have played a tougher schedule. The Rams schedule so far might have the weakest 2 games any team has ever played….and they are only 1-1. It all comes down to whether Martz is smart enough to realize that a persistent running game will beat the Titans. The most telling thing I see is that the Titan’s have yet to sustain a scoring drive since the first possession of the season. Of course they’ve played two top notch defenses, but it has to make you nervous when a team hasn’t mustered anything consistent against a team that will probably put up at least 24 points this week. Past performances favor the Titans, but we’ve all seen the Rams run up 40 in the dome. Call this one a crap shoot. In the end, I’m taking the good coach over the crappy one. > > The pick: **Titans, Under** > > \*\*Result: Rams 31 - Titans 27 > > I was never all that confident in this one, but I’ll take the W. Certainly didn’t play out the way I’d expected, but looking at the rest of the games I picked I needed all the help I can get.\*\* > > \*\*PHILADELPHIA (-7½) Oakland O/U: 47 \*\* > All everyone is going to talk about is Moss and TO. When it comes down to it, neither guy will decide things. The difference is going to be the Louie Anderson soft middle of the Oakland line versus Philly’s ground game. I’d feel better if they had a good between the tackles guy, but Westbrook will get it done. Another factor is going to be the number of mistakes Collins makes. Philly’s D will capitalize. Statistically, both teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum in just about every category. Frankly, with the game in Philly I see little reason for the spread to be as low as it is. > > The pick: **Eagles, Over** > > \*\*Result: Eagles 23 - Raiders 20 > > Had no way of knowing Akers would reinjure himself, and I have to take solice in the fact that had he been good enough to go I’d have probably nailed this one. Like I said, I have to comfort myself any way I can. The bookies must have made a killing on this one since the line was at 9.5 at kickoff.\*\* > > \*\*Cincinnati (-3) CHICAGO O/U: 40 \*\* > Tough game for me to judge. I sorta went into things here in [this post](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6600047&postcount=6). The Bears have played really well, much better than people realize. The Bengals have looked unstoppable, but upon closer examination they haven’t exactly been firmly tested. Certainly not by a team with a top flight defense. The Bears D could force Palmer and company fits and create several turnovers. Of course, that would put the pressure on the Bears offense to hold up its end which could be a long shot. Love Chaz’s game, but the Bears secondary is really really good. The Cincy D hasn’t played very well against a pair of teams with average offenses, that could allow Thomas Jones room to operate. I’m going to be a homer and pick the Bears to defense the house. > > The pick: **Bears, Under** > > \*\*Result: Bengals 24 - Bears 7 > > I was right about the Bears D. Cincy never really got on track, but all that goes out the window when you have 5 INTs and 6 turnovers. Not sure why I didn’t put money on the under, I generally avoid betting on the home team since I’m usually bad at being objective, but I knew the D would be good and the O weak. Oh well, at least I was able to cheer on my fantasy guys once it was out of hand. \*\* > > \*\*N.Y. JETS (NL) Jacksonville O/U: NL \*\* > Well, I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. At least until **Ellis Dee** goes postal. The Jets suck. No line on the game due to Leftwich’s status. I won’t spend too much time discussing this one now and will reassess if the spread comes up. Briefly, I think the Jags need to be very concerned about the loss of Darius. CuMar is expected to play, though I think the Jags will contain him. I’m guessing the Jets will be a 3 point fave if Byron plays, and if so, I like the Jags to get it done on the road behind a big day from Fragile Freddy. > > The pick: **Jags** , tentatively > > \*\*Result: Jags 26 - Jets 20 > > This game came off with the Jets as a 2.5 point fave. I’m calling this one a victory. I really didn’t get the chance to watch a whole lot of it, so I won’t offer much commentary. Leftwich’s toughness is certainly turning legendary…Pennington is the exact opposite, whatever that is. Glass Joe Pennington.\*\* > > \*\*MINNESOTA (-3½) New Orleans O/U: 44½ \*\* > I have a hard time picturing Minny favored over anyone, but after the mess the Saints left (understandably of course) last week I suppose it’s reasonable. I think it’s pointless to look at the numbers going into this one. New Orleans could do anything, and the Vikings can’t be as inept on offense as they’ve looked. Both could be called walking anomalies. No way that the Saints make that many unforced errors, and the Vikes won’t stop Deuce. Then again, Culpepper could return to form back inside the comfort of the dome. I’m going to take a chance and believe the Saints when they say they were effected by the MNF spectacle and assume they are more like that week one team here. > > The pick: **Saints, Over** > > \*\*Result: Vikings 33 - Saints 16 > > This one was a mystery, anyone who wagered it likes to live risky. Shouldn’t have been too surprised by the Over, but it’ll be interesting to see what the oddsmakers do with these two teams next week. \*\* > > \*\*Carolina (-3) MIAMI O/U: 36½ \*\* > Well, I think that 3 point spread is pretty damn insulting for the Panthers. They come off a big win against the champs. They are visiting a team that just got beaten badly last week, not by a powerhouse either. Statistically these teams are very even, similar offense and defense. The difference between them, as I see it, is the running game. So far Brown hasn’t shown much and while Saban keeps pounding it they aren’t getting much per attempt, only 2.7 yards. In contrast the Panthers backs are up to 4.2 and 4.9 yards respectively. Those are the kinds of numbers I love. > > The pick: **Panthers, Over** > > \*\*Result: Dolphins 27 - Panthers 24 > > Well, time to start rethinking old presumptins I guess. Impressive showing by Ronnie Brown (though much of it was one big play) and it certainly seemed that Saban knows his shit. Did you guys see Steve Smith though? He was playing balls out and I thought he was going to will a victory by himself. I actaully wagered this one, parlaying the over and the Panthers. Needless to say I was very interested and ultimately disappointed. After watching Brown as much as I did, number aside, I don’t think he’s going to be quite the stud most assumed. He runs too upright, too tenatively before the line of scrimmage, and isn’t that elusive. I now see why Cadillac was the starter in Auburn.\*\* > > \*\*INDIANAPOLIS (-13½) Cleveland O/U: 47 \*\* > Wow, big number. Indy has sputtered offensively so far, and here’s they’re expecting them to drop a bomb on the Browns? That’s what I call forgiving. Granted, I see very little room to rationalize a Browns win here, but the question is how productive will the Indy O be? Eh, who am I kidding. They will blow the doors off, Cleveland hasn’t stopped anyone giving up 55% on 3rd downs and over 430 yards a game. > > The pick: **Colts, Under** > > \*\*Result: Colts 13 - Browns 6 > > Dude, I’m as baffled as you guys are. From now on I’m avoiding any bets involving the Colts. Where do you think the O/U line will be next week?\*\* > > \*\*BUFFALO (NL) Atlanta O/U: NL \*\* > Another off game. Vick’s status is uncertain. I like the Bills at home, all things being equal. Buffalo shuts down the pass, and while they’ve been run on, I don’t know that you can be totally one dimensional and go win on the road. We’ll check in later when the line comes up. > > The pick: **Bills** , tentatively > > \*\*Result: Falcons 24 - Bills 16 > > I don’t know what this game came off at, but going by **Ellis’s** spread it’s safe to say this was a loser for me. Pretty impressive showing by the Falcons though, makes last weeks loss to the Seahawks even more confounding. \*\* > > \*\*Tampa Bay (-3½) GREEN BAY O/U: 37½ \*\* > Ok, I need to try and contain myself. Be objective. Don’t gloat. Deep breaths…… > > The Packers and Favre are 3 and a half point dogs at home, against the Bucs, you don’t see that very often do ya? The Pack D has been so awful that they made Joey Harrington look good. Can you believe that miss a bum like Al Harris? How happy are the guys who drafted Cadillac in their FF leagues? Me? Um, I drafted JJ Arrington. What are you looking at! You should probably expect another huge day from him when he lines up against these guys. Fact of the matter is that the only way the Packers are winning games this year is if they can outscore the opponent. Considering how Favre has played, a 76.1 rating so far, that’s not likely. Just for fun, Brian Griese has a rating of 82.9. [sub]Just for kicks, Peyton is at 74.7 and Orton is at 74.4. :eek:[/sub] If the Bucs are for real, this game will be a walk. > > The pick: **Bucs, Over** > > \*\*Result: Bucs 17 - Pack 16 > > How pissed was I that Tampa didn’t kick the fucking field goal? I wagered the over by itself here and after the first half I was ready to relax and call it a win. Then the football gods conspired to rat fuck me. This game wasn’t this close nor a defensive struggle. Just crap luck.\*\* > > \*\*SEATTLE (-6) Arizona O/U: 41½ \*\* > I hate trying to figure out what the Seahawks are gonna do. I always expect them to play well, being prepared for them to just pound the ball on some poor sap. Then they suck, week after week. Finally I quit on them and then they go on a 4 game win streak. Hasselbeck has been as expected. Alexander is putting up big yards. The defense is 11th overall. Why exactly are they so damn iffy? Arizona on the other hand has just screwed the pooch after being everyone’s sleeper darling. The complete lack of a running game has been a major issue. Their defense has played unexpectedly well, and are solidly in the top ten in every category except rushing. Of course they are playing Alexander this week, I don’t expect that ranking to improve. Honestly, I think Seattle will win this game, but 6 points feels like a little too much. I reserve the right to change my mind on this game…. > > The pick: **Arizona, Over** > > \*\*Result: Seahawks 37 - Cards 12 > > Hear that noise? It’s the last few souls leaping off the Cards bandwagon all at once. It is clear however that my instinct to never trust my thoughts regarding the Seahawks is a wise one.\*\* > > \*\*PITTSBURGH (-3) New England O/U: 42 \*\* > The game of the week. You’re not going to believe it, but I’m going to pick against the champs not once, but twice in a row. This time I’m upping the stakes and betting against them at home! I said it after week one, and I’ll say it again now. They are soft against the run in the middle. Not what you want to be against Pittsburgh. I do however expect this to be a rather low scoring game. Neither teams passing game will be dynamic. Each team will come out cautious and measured. In the end I think both teams play relatively mistake free. Frankly I don’t think Dillon can carry the load against this front. I know that Belichick will certainly have something cute up his sleeve for Big Ben, but with the pressure of the playoffs gone and a little more experience I think he’ll continue to play steady enough for Parker to rush them to the win. > > The pick: **Steelers, Under** > > \*\*Result: Pats 23 - Steelers 20 > > Pretty exciting game. I’d been at a bar for several hours when the afternoon games started, so you can imagine that my attention span wasn’t quite what it needed to be. I just didn’t appreciate this game as much as I should have. Funny story about the game clock though, not that I think it mattered. Wish I’d have watched more closely to figure out how the Pats learned to stop the run. Also, does it make me a bad person when I say I’m practically giddy over the fact Harrison is out for the year? I can’t stand this guy, and he was the single reason why I flipped from admiring the Pats to loathing them. The number of cheap shots in the NFL will be plummeting. \*\* > > \*\*Dallas (-6½) SAN FRANCISCO O/U: 41 \*\* > Big D getting a TD on the road? Last time SF played at home they took down the Rams, the Cowboys haven’t exactly dominated the teams they’ve played. Seems like it might be a stretch. One thing that SF has managed to do this season is contain the run, and that’s Dallas’ strength. Two immeasurable factors that I think come into play. First, Parcells has been beating the shit out of his guys after folding last week. They’ll be foaming at the mouth. The other, San Fran got flat out humiliated last week after getting a little uppity following the good start. Their confidence has to be pretty well shaken. That’s enough for me. > > The pick: **Cowboys, Under** > > \*\*Result: Cowpokes 34 - Niners 31 > > Hmm, I guess we’re going to have to start worrying about the 49ers at home, eh? I’m at a loss to figure just how these guys do it. They have the same crappy team as last year, yet at home they seem to get it together. Lesson learned. As a additional note, I made a goofy bet that the Cowboys would cover a 0.5 point spread at the end of the first quater, lost that too.\*\* > > \*\*SAN DIEGO (-5½) N.Y. Giants O/U: 42 \*\* > Do we finally figure out if the Giants are legit or not? No more games where they get a dozen turnovers, special teams TDs and ridiculous field position? Will Schottenheimer manage to get his guys to play a clean, complete game? The oddsmakers obviously agree with the assessment that the Giants aren’t totally credited with their record so far. It’s not often that a 0-2 teams is favored by nearly a TD over a 2-0 team. The Giants are near the bottom in every offensive category, however the Chargers haven’t been much better. Defensively, the Giants are at the bottom too. Now they are going away from home for the first time, and have to find a way to step it up. I’m going to follow my instincts on this one and figure the Chargers get this must-win game. > > The pick: **Chargers, Over** > > \*\*Result: Chargers 45 - Gints 23 > > Dear God I have a man crush on LaDainian Tomlinson. I drafted him his rookie season in my FFL, I bemoaned the fact that the Bears didn’t do whatever it took to land him that draft. Not since watching Faulk at SDSU had I been so enamoured with a player. He has simply never let me down. If I ever have the chance to see him in person I won’t miss it. At least I was right about the Giants (and the Jets), so no need to eat crow from you NY fans…heh.\*\* Man this week was brutal for me. Went 3-10 on the spreads. Thats just embarrassing. The MNF game ain’t looking much better so far either. Thankfully, it was a bad week for alot of people. As far as O/U predictions went I was much better, going 6-5. As for real money bets, I made 3 and lost them all. Expensive day. And to think I thought the quality of teams was becoming more clear after the first 2 weeks. Excuse my while I punch myself. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/28 "2005-09-27T03:18:42Z")
> [@Omniscient](#): > > Pretty impressive showing by the Falcons though, makes last weeks loss to the Seahawks even more confounding. Actually, the Falcons loss to the Seahawks was a no-brainer. History shows that teams who play on Monday night, and then have to travel cross country (from east to west) in the short week generally lose the west coast game. It’s just a bit much for a team to overcome, and they usually end up sluggish and rusty because of it. I’m not ready to give the Giants a pass on the same grounds, seeing as how we got assraped by the Chargers, but it surely didn’t help. I do, however, give the Falcons a complete pass in Seattle because of the short week / cross country combo. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/29 "2005-09-27T04:21:24Z")
_Early Games_ _31_ \*\*RAMS…6½.\*\*_27_ \*\*Titans…\*\*_58_ \*\*45½…\*\*_Rams should be able to handle the Titans._ _23_ \*\*EAGLES…7½.\*\*_20_ \*\*Raiders…\*\*_43_ \*\*47…\*\*_The Raiders should cover._ _24_ \*\*Bengals…3…\*\*_7_ \*\*BEARS…\*\*_31_ \*\*40…\*\*_Good game. Too good to put any action on._ _20_ \*\*JETS…2½.\*\*_26_ \*\*Jags…\*\*_46_ \*\*34…\*\*_Jets too inconsistent. Bet the under._ _33_ \*\*VIKINGS…3½.\*\*_16_ \*\*Saints…\*\*_49_ \*\*44½…\*\*_Saints rebound with the win. Bet the under._ _24_ \*\*Panthers…3…\*\*_27_ \*\*DOLPHINS.\*\*_51_ \*\*36½…\*\*_Strange spread. Panthers are a mortal lock._ _13_ \*\*COLTS…13½…\*\*_6_ \*\*Browns…\*\*_19_ \*\*47…\*\*_Way too many points. Run away!_ _16_ \*\*BILLS…3…\*\*_24_ \*\*Falcons…\*\*_40_ \*\*36½…\*\*_Billies and the over._ _17_ \*\*Bucs…3½.\*\*_16_ \*\*PACKERS…\*\*_33_ \*\*37½…\*\*_Bucs in a landslide._ _Late Games_ _37_ \*\*SEAHAWKS…6…\*\*_12_ \*\*Cards…\*\*_49_ \*\*41½…\*\*_Cards and the over. Way over._ _34_ \*\*Cowboys…6½.\*\*_31_ \*\*49ERS…\*\*_65_ \*\*41…\*\*_Cowboys and the under._ _20_ \*\*STEELERS…3…\*\*_23_ \*\*Patriots.\*\*_43_ \*\*42…\*\*_Pats bounce back, and the over looks good._ _Night Games_ _45_ \*\*CHARGERS…5½.\*\*_23_ \*\*Giants…\*\*_68_ \*\*42…\*\*_Giants and the over, both easily._ _30_ \*\*BRONCOS…3…\*\*_10_ \*\*Chiefs…\*\*_40_ \*\*48…\*\*_Have to take action on MNF, so take the under._ Early Games Risk 55 for 120 on the **Panthers & Bucs** Okay, got my clock cleaned, going 2-7 in the early games, and losing the one bet. Not a good start… Late Games If up 120, risk 110 for 240 on the **Pats & the Over** , or else Risk 30 for 60 on the **Pats & the Over** Well, this one is a bit unrealistic. Yes, technically I covered the Pats & the Over, but there is no chance in hell I would have won the over if I actually booked it, with these being Thursday’s spreads and all. Still, beggers can’t be choosers, so I’ll take the credit for the win and am now up 5. Sunday Night If up 360, risk 330 for 720 on the **Giants & the Over** , or else If down 85, risk 55 for 120 on the **Giants & the Over** , or else Risk 55 for 50 on the **Giants** Ouch, mucho painful to watch the second half of that game. Now down 50. Monday Night If down 140, risk 55 for 120 on the **Chiefs & the under** , or else Risk 30 for 25 on the **Under** This was an easy pick, and helped defray the cost of the week, going -25 in total. Not to shabby, considering the horrible overall record. As I said before, it’s not how well you pick, it’s how well you decide which picks to book. If you go 14-2 and book the two losers, what good is your stellar record? Standing This week: 7-11, -25 Season: 13-22, -60 ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/30 "2005-09-27T13:58:56Z")
And of course holding form, I got killed on the MNF game too. Went 3-11 on the spreads, 6-6 on the O/U. The lesson, I’m and idiot. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/31 "2005-09-27T14:30:14Z")
I figure this is as good a place to gloat as any: A buddy of mine called last night and asked what I’m doing November 6th. He has four seats for the Panthers v Bucs that day. Seats he won in a charity silent auction. Face value of $345 per seat. I fully expect them to be gold plated. They are on the shady side of the stadium about the forty yard line (see section 209 on [this diagram](http://www.buccaneers.com/rjs/diagram.aspx)). Between now and then we have Lions, at Jets, Dolphins, at 49ers. I like our chances of being at least 5-2. Should be a huge game unless the wheels just totally come off between now and then. I am more than a little psyched. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027/32 "2005-09-27T14:42:37Z")
Thats going to be a damn good game. Bet it’ll be fun. I’ll pick the game incorrectly in your honor. Personally, I’m angling to score some tickets to the Bears v. Falcons game on the 18th of Dec. Gotta go see Vick in person. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-predictions-week-3-clarity/323027.md?page=1)