CC's Week 2 Picks and Discussion

[CruzControl]

Im off to a not so stellar start of 1-4. Lost 2 real close ones but that's life!! Thankfully I'm only going 1 unit per game for the first few weeks.

Observations in week 1:

1) The Seahawks are as good if not better than last year. Be very weary of betting against them at home. Id make this an auto-scratch if you like cash. And the Pack are marginal at best on defense. They'll win some home games but a SB run that will either go through SF or Seattle isn't very likely.
2) The Pats are last in their division... This is really weird. And Tom terrific looked Eli-like. I'm going to monitor this one closely in the next few weeks.
3)The Falcons are allot worse than the score of that game leads you to believe. I watched every snap and frankly I don't see Atlanta giving up this kind of effort every week.
4) RG3 really doesn't stand a chance in the NFl long term.. The mystery is over. And Houston is going to win some games (probably more than Dallas) if JJ and those offensive weapons stay healthy.
5) Yes the 9-0 start KC had last year was a fluke. Confirmed. They are in trouble against the top ten teams in this league.
6) Keep your eye on TB come week 4-5 when I think they pull something together once all of the bugs are all worked out.
7)Yes the Cowboys have the worst D in the league again... And yes the stands were more than 50% SF fans... It wasn't an illusion.
8) The broncos are most likely going back to the Superbowl barring any major injuries. They too are better than last year.
9) Nothing has changed for Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Defense. They are the same team as last year.
10) The Giants might not win more than 2 games this year... Sad but true.
11) If Carson Palmer can stop holding that team back then they will make another good run through the playoffs. There so close...
12) Never count out Andrew Luck or Chip Kelly until the last second comes off the clock. Confirmed.

Picks to follow soon... CC

 

[Recon792]

good observations - thanks

 

[CruzControl]

I'm thinking tonight is a layup with the R. Rice scandal looming. If this stuff wasn't on the news Id be on Baltimore all day. The NFL sets out to punish the Ravens tonight on national TV.

Pitt +3 (-120) 1 unit

BOL, CC

 

[Recon792]

I agree

 

[jaxfactor]

CC - love the observations above and looking forward to your remaining plays for Wk2!

Hope you are doing well bud!

 

[Recon792]

get em next time CC

 

[QUEENOFHEARTS]

Picks to follow soon... CC

I am glad that you are not Santa Claus. what exactly is your definition of "Soon" ?

Bring 'em on. lets see what you got for round #2. Forget about the Pit game. Keep on firing away.

 

[CruzControl]

All Plays 1 Unit

Cinci vs. Alt
Atl’s superbowl was last week. Cincy beat a pretty good Balt team in their stadium last week. On turf, Cinci opener. Im not a fan of the Falcons at all, they have gaps at almost every position on the field. Cinci pulls away in this one.
Cinci -5.5

Oak vs. Houst
Ryan Fitzpatrick shouldnt be giving any team points on the road. Perception is high on the Texans due to RG3 just plain stinking up the field last week. David Carr gives his best shot this week in his home opener.
Oak +3

TB vs Stl
Who’s starting for QB in STL? TB has a second chance to grab a win at home before heading on the road. Lovie and crew take advantage of the reeling rams.
TB -6

Tenn vs. Dallas
This line screams trap and overreaction. Ill take the better offense who were embarrassed last week at home. Statistically the Cowboys were better than the Niners. Let the numbers do the talking.
Dallas +3

No vs. Cleve
Im not a fan of Brees ever playing on the road, on grass. Both teams need a win to right the ship. I feel the 6 points is too much especially seeing the public is dumping on NO. I see a close one here.
Cleve +6

 

[CruzControl]

I had to take a few extra hours this week to make sure I could see through the fog. Lots of overreaction to teams this week, the trouble is determining which teams really are garbage...
I could be grossly wrong in my presumptions this week or 5-0. Well see!!

I am glad that you are not Santa Claus. what exactly is your definition of "Soon" ?

Bring 'em on. lets see what you got for round #2. Forget about the Pit game. Keep on firing away.

 

[jaxfactor]

I like DAL today CC - let's do this

 

[CruzControl]

I was already learning the Giants but decided to pull back. Im going to bite here on the fact that the Giants may suck, but Az is in a much weaker position now on the road, on the east at 1pm, against a Giants team in their home opener.

.5 unit NYG -2

<Watching this one with my hands over my eyes>

 

[jaxfactor]

Got NYG as well, but at -3.

lets do this CC!!

 

[CruzControl]

Seeing alot of love for Minny before and after the Peterson announcement. Line back down to -3 now, again.... This never fairs well for the Public side. Has anybody seen Belichicks record off a loss????? This is Tom Brady and Gronk were talking about. What am I missing that makes the Vikes so praised after beating a real bad squad in STL last week?? ENLIGHTEN ME!

 

[CruzControl]

3-0 at 1pm.

Oak and TB on deck

 

[CruzControl]

Finished up 3-3 after shooting out of the cannon at 1pm. :>( Most of the games I stayed away from on Sunday all worked out how I thought they were going to which has me feeling good at the end of the day. Is just a matter of sifting through the clouds to pick out the good ones now. I honestly feel like after 2 more weeks Ill be dialed in for a great run.

Seattle, NO and SF losing straight up and GB and Denver not covering is a true testament to the fact that any team can win on any given day. This league is very situational and alot of luck is involved. You'll have to be extra-extra sharp this year to make any money. Please tread lightly the next few weeks.

CC