By Paul Schmidt
So, let’s forget what happened last week. That’s right, we’ll just forget it. 0-4? Oh and Four???? What???? Three of my picks outright lost, and the fourth, Jacksonville, barely snuck out a win. EPIC FAIL.
On the plus side, I’m still over .500, and that’s a good thing…
On to this week’s picks, with lines courtesy of Harrah’s casinos in Las Vegas…
Indianapolis (-14) at St. Louis
The Rams proved they could be frisky last week. Don’t look for that to continue this week. Pick: Indy -14
Chicago (PICK) at Cincinnati
I don’t put a lot of stock in Ced Benson as a premier NFL running back, but I do believe that a lot of the Bears want to smack him in the mouth this week. Also, this is a pretty good value pick here, as Cincy’s secondary isn’t all that good, and Cutler should be able to pick this team apart. Pick: Chicago (PK)
Green Bay (-9) at Cleveland
I don’t particularly like this Packers’ offensive line. I don’t know that Cleveland can necessarily take advantage of that, but if they can contain Ryan Grant even a little today, I think that Derek Anderson can keep this team in the game. Pick: Cleveland +9
Philadelphia (-7) at Washington
Well, let’s sum up Washington: They’re starting Jason Campbell again this week after benching him last week, playcalling on offense has been taken away from Jim Zorn by the team’s owner, everyone on the team has the flu, and then there’s that awful chlamydia outbreak.
And here’s the kicker: Only ONE of those things isn’t true…I’ll lay the points, please! Pick: Philly -7
Last week: 0-4
Season Record: 13-11