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The picks last week were about the in the "monkey range." That is to say, a monkey who throws banana peels at a Twister game mat could've picked about the same number of picks. While we nailed some games with the Cowboys and Chiefs ("great pass defense by the Chiefs as they win this one by 10"), the Colts and Packers choked big time and let us down. Oh well.
As they say... "Go to Hale" when you're done monkeying around.
Bills - 2½: When the Colts play the Bills, Buffalo has covered 10 of 14 (the last 5 of 7 at Indy). Indianapolis is near-last in many offensive and defensive categories. The Bills have a top-10 rushing offense matching up against a Colt rushing D that gives up 75 yards a game. Look for the Bills to win this one on the ground.
COWBOYS - 7: When a lousy team plays a top team and the spread is only between 5 and 9, the road underdog is only 1-13 the last two years. The Cowboys' offense should dominate the Panthers defense, and even a backup quarterback could slice and dice a secondary that gives up an average of 7.6 yards per pass (#28 in NFL). Look for Dallas to score around 30.
SAINTS + 10: The Niners took it on the chin last week in a
surprise by the Bills, and should bounce back here. When playing their second straight
road game, the Niners are 21-2. However, as road favorites, though, they're 2-14 against
decent opposition (0-5 since 1995), and 0-5 against a team coming off 2 covers. The Saints
have been playing tough at home, with their games against the Patriots and Panthers being
decided by a total of 10 points. Did you know that the SF defense is giving up 262 passing
yards a game? Saints to lose but cover.