What's With This Patriots Line?

[BAGIANT]

Sure looks easy doesn't it? Pats have lost 2 in a row and you'd have to go back to 2001 when they lost 3 in a row! You know Belichick and Brady have more pride than that....right? So WHY are they laying a stickin' FG against the Texans.....even if it is on the road.

I'll tell you why! J.J. Watt is playng like a man possessed and just might be tossing Brady around...well....like Drew Brees. Bradys line just isn't like it was earlier this year.....or even five weeks ago. Might be a nice ML play on the Texans!

And what about the Steelers? Have you heard a bad thing about them all week. Not me. All I'm hearing is that they are in a zone and everything is clicking! They're on a roll. Well let me tell you something..Bngals ar on a roll also and kicked the Steelers arse in the first game......and now they're at HOME!!! Don't be surprised if the Steeles get they're arsed icked again!

 

[chonce]

It is mostly due to injuries to Gronk, Edelman, Lewis, Solder, Hightower etc.... that is basically a huge chunk of the team's core.

 

[Skeeter123]

Bagiant...good to see you ole buddy.

Miss your weekly posts and insight! Regardless of the injuries or not, Pats are going be bet 4-1 at the very least. Houston or nothing for me. I like the Cincy play as well (a lot of love for Pitt right now).

Hope all is well, and good luck today!

 

[LENBO]

Somebody just hit the Pats hard.

 

[chonce]

Wow line is -5.5, even 6.

 

[xflrejects]

Hey Bagiant...see you are doing well at WSOH...I slipped last 2 weeks. Keep rocking!

Gronk has travelled and I am guessing he is playing. I think the line factors in a few things like O'Brien having 5 years in with Pats as a OC/WR/QB coach. Watt is playing with a broken hand and Gronk with a bum leg...even odds...LOL.

Houston "D" had been playing very strong for 4 games until they lost some traction at the Bee-Lo last week. I truly think the line is about where it should be. The rest you covered.

Re: PIT/CIN the score in that game was 16-10 and BB was coming back after a few weeks and was rusty as he served up 3 picks otherwise stats in that game were almost dead even. PIT has won last 7 on this field and even though CIN has the # 1 scoring defense I feel even it wasnt for the 5 games where Landry/Vick filled in and therefore their "D" was on the field a lot more than the norm they would be very close. Pitt "D" filled in very well in games I thought they would def lose ie. MNF vs. a healthy SD , and hosting AZ. Williams has ran well all year when called upon and PIT has better offensive weapons especially when Green gets shutdown.Tough game to call but I like Pitt in a higher scoring tight affair.

Wish you well this week and enjoy the tilts!:toast:

 

[chonce]

I like Pitt too but I don't know why they are getting 2.5. That implies the Steelers are better on a neutral field. I am passing on that game. Passing on NE too I think. The Pats injuries have hurt their offense so much, but they are due for a good game and, most importantly, their defense should be able to hold Hoyer and co to a manageable number. But I don't feel like laying what is now 4.5-6 points on the road with 80 percent of the public. I might look for some value at halftime.

 

[halekulani]

praying for houston su win

 

[tmader7]

News Flash......Gronk is playing tonight, just went across ESPN's Bottom Line.

~T~

 

[Ketch]

News Flash......Gronk is playing tonight, just went across ESPN's Bottom Line.

~T~

that explains line jump

 

[JoeFalls]

gronk is worth 2.5 pts?

 

[bradyisgod]

gronk is worth 2.5 pts?

Did you see how much worse the offense looks without him? It wouldn't surprise me at all if he's worth 2-3 points. Coming off an injury though, so he may not be worth the full 2-3.

 

[Skeeter123]

Bags - I see you have the pats in the LVH contest.

You initially like NE in this one? Just curious...