DETROIT +7.5 20units
saints out of the playoffs nothin to play for, Lions will play there hearts out for 1st win, saints if in playoff hunt would win easily here but i see major letdown, lions in a close one.
CAROLINA +3.5 20 units
panthers can seal home field advantage thruout playoffs, huge game for both teams, panthers are rolling late, where giants are sliding a bit, delhomme lookin like oldself, steve smith looks unstoppable at times, jacobs ailing knee will hurt giants chances, giants d missing tackles, panthers win outrite.
MIAMI -3.5 5 units
TITANS +2 5 units
ATLANTA +3.5 5 units
NEW ENGLAND -7 5 units
:howdy:Hello my friend..
I agree with your assessment of Detroit with regard to their motivation, however, the truth of the matter is that these winless Pussy Cats have only covered the number 6 times all season and 5 of those 6 covers came on the road when they were being spotted double digits...
...meanwhile, the visiting Saints will not be affected by the loud dome noise as they play in a dome themselves and enter this contest with a record of 7-7 on the year and appear to be still playing hard, if nothing else 'Aint QB Drew Brees is one hell of a competitor and figures to come with his A-game as a means of avoiding a losing season.
Personally I am not getting involved in the Tenny--Pittsburgh game...
...its true that Pittsburgh may be in "let down" mode having had a tough row to hoe with regard to their last three outings being against Balt, Dallas, and New England, however, in truth Tenny is banged up entering this contest and overall is a little "Over-rated" in my humble opinion as they have played a much earlier schedule to date that the one Pittsburgh faced and the Steelers appear to be on the up-tick while the Titans appear to be sliding a bit.
If it weren't for the weather situation in New England I honestly think I would make a play on the Arizona Cardinals plus the mega points they are getting, mainly because the Cards had a bad showing last week while the Patriots had a good showing (albiet against the lowly Raiders)..
...its true that West Coast teams traveling East have not had a good year, as a matter of fact the Niners were the only West Coast team to get a cover thus far, however, New England is beat up and is playing with has-beens on defense which does not bode well for them with this high powered Cardinal offense coming to town, an upset by the Cards really wouldn't surprise me at all.
I do like your Atlanta play as I am on them myself, how could we NOT like the Matt Ryan versus Tavaris Jackson advantage and of course the Falcons hail from a MUCH tougher division than the one Minny resides in.
I also like your Carolina play as the last two weeks has shown just how much the G-Men really do miss Plaxico Burress's downfield threat, the visiting Panthers have momentum on their side and they are on the proverbial up-tick while doubt and some infighting has set into the Giants in my humble opinion.
Not sure what to make of the Kansas City--Miami game, the indians appear to be playing hard still and their QB Tyler Thigpen from little ole Coastal Carolina college has been a welcome surprise as he continues to show improvement since the Chiefs have switched to a more wide open spread offense, meanwhile, the visiting Fish like to play a conservative style game that tends to play down to the competition.
I do wish you well my friend and good luck to the both of us!!
Take care and be well
Dirtydog
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