Our week two NFL picks VS the spread
Just like the NFL its self, our annual NFL pickoff VS the spread is in full swing. After one week of competition Colin leads our pickers with a 10-5-1 record, followed by Producer Scott Stafford at 9-6-1, John Reidy at 8-7-1 and our buddy Snyder at a dismal 5-10-1.
It’s a long season and a lot can change. We will see if Snyder fares better in week two. Here’s how the fellows see it going down…
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NY Jets @ New England (-11.5)
Sexy Rexy and his gang of green stumbles into the Boston area for an AFC East showdown on a Thursday night in week two. The Pats will be without Rob Gronk, Aaron the Killer, Wes Welker, Shane Vereen and Zach Sudfeld, all of whom are hurt or gone. They may wish they had Tebow to throw the ball to. Still, they’re heavy favorites over the J E T S Jets Jets Jets
Colin’s pick: NY Jets +11.5
John’s pick: NY Jets +11.5
Snyder’s pick New England -11.5
Scott’s pick New England -11.5
San Diego @ Philadelphia (-7.5)
The Chargers managed a pretty epic collapse in their home opener in week one while the speedy Eagles picked up a road win. Vegas liked what it saw. That’s why the Eagles a favored by a touchdown and a hook in week two.
Colin’s pick: Philadelphia -7.5
John’s pick: Philadelphia -7.5
Snyder’s pick: Philadelphia -7.5
Scott’s pick: Philadelphia -7.5
Cleveland @ Baltimore (-6.5)
The Ravens are anxious to get the taste their week one throttling at the hands of the Broncos out of their beaks and, with the Browns coming to their place, they hope to improve to 1-1 this week. Brandon Weeden is no Peyton Manning.
Colin’s pick: Baltimore -6.5
John’s pick: Valdemort -6.5
Snyder’s pick: Baltimore -6.5
Scott’s pick: Cleveland +6.5
Tennessee @ Houston (-9)
It’s an AFC South battle for the ages! OK, maybe not. But the Tennessee Titans hope to post a victory in the Texans’ home opener. Odds are they won’t. But can they cover the nine point spread?
Colin’s pick: Tennessee +9
John’s pick: Tennessee +9
Snyder’s pick: Houston -9
Scott’s pick: Tennessee +9
Miami @ Indianapolis (-2.5)
This is the strangest line of the week. It’s tough to figure why the Colts aren’t more heavily favored at home against the crappy Dolphins. But Vegas builds some pretty nice hotels knowing more about this stuff than we do.
Colin’s pick: Indianapolis -2.5
John’s pick: Miami +2.5
Snyder’s pick: Indianapolis -2.5
Scott’s pick: Indianapolis -2.5
Buffalo VS Carolina (-3)
Poor Bills. They’re underdogs at home again. Can they circle the wagons versus the Carolina Panthers and their enigmatic young QB? Tune in Sunday and find out.
Colin’s pick: Buffalo +3
John’s pick: Carolina -3
Snyder’s pick: Carolina -3
Scott’s pick: Buffalo +3
Saint Louis @ Atlanta (-6.5)
Matty Ice and friends open their stadium this week with Stephen Jackson foaming at the mouth to face his former team, the Rams. St Louis eked out a division win in week one and they would like to keep their momentum up.
Colin’s pick: Atlanta -6.5
John’s pick: St Louis +6.5
Snyder’s pick: St Louis +6.5
Scott’s pick: Atlanta -6.5
Washington @ Green Bay (-7.5)
This is a fun one. RGIII VS Aaron Rodgers! There’s some doubt that young Mr. Griffin is healthy enough to be effective. He will have to be downright awesome to keep his Native Americans from winding up winless after this tilt in Wisconsin.
Colin’s pick: Green Bay -7.5
John’s pick: Green Bay -7.5
Snyder’s pick: Green Bay -7.5
Scott’s pick: Washington +7.5
Dallas @ Kansas City (-3)
Andy Reid knows all that there is to know about the Dallas Cowboys. Before he moved to the land of ribs he hung out in Philly where he prepped for the ‘boys twice a season – and sometimes more. The new-look Chiefs hope to start their season 2-0.
Colin’s pick: Dallas +3
John’s pick: Kansas City -3
Snyder’s pick: Kansas City -3
Scott’s pick: Kansas City -3
Minnesota @ Chicago (-6)
The NFC North is known as the “black and blue” division because of the tough, physical football its teams prefer. This weekend features a clash between two of those teams. The Vikings travel to the windy city to face the hated Bears. Can Chicago’s run defense keep Adrian Peterson from getting an orange peanut?
Colin’s pick: Chicago -6
John’s pick: Chicago -6
Snyder’s pick: Chicago -6
Scott’s pick: Chicago -6
Tampa Bay VS New Orleans (-3.5)
The Saints have their coach back and are off to a fine start in 2013. This week they are road faves against the Tampa Bay Bucs who lost a heart breaker in week one to the Jets.
Colin’s pick New Orleans -3.5
John’s pick New Orleans -3.5
Snyder’s pick: New Orleans -3.5
Scott’s pick: New Orleans -3.5
NY Giants VS Denver (-4.5)
The electric Denver Broncos look like a clear favorite to win the AFC this season but the NFC is much tougher, especially the Eastern division where the NY Giants play. That’s why the “Manning Bowl” is crucial for the G-Men. Teams opening the season 0-2 have a 17% chance of making the playoffs. Can New York avoid having to climb out of a hole?
Colin’s pick: NY Giants +4.5
John’s pick: Denver -4.5
Snyder’s pick: Denver -4.5
Scott’s pick: Denver -4.5
Arizona VS Detroit (-1.5)
We have yet another home dog this week. The Lions are slight favorites at the Cardinals who are much improved with Carson Palmer under center.
Colin’s pick: Detroit -1.5
John’s pick: Detroit -1.5
Snyder’s pick: Arizona +1.5
Scott’s pick: Detroit (-1.5)
Jacksonville @ Oakland (-5.5)
The Raiders appear to be a bit better than they were last year – mostly because their rookie QB Terrell Pryor can get a lot done with his feet. The Jaguars are still the Jaguars.
Colin’s pick: Oakland -5.5
John’s pick: Oakland -5.5
Snyder’s pick: Oakland -5.5
Scott’s pick: Oakland -5.5
San Francisco @ Seattle (-3)
If you can’t get excited for this game you might want to check yourself for a pulse. NBA has a barn burner for us on Sunday night as the Seahawks and ‘Niners meet for the first time this season. Kaepernick VS Wilson? Yes, please.
Colin’s pick: Seattle -3
John’s pick: San Francisco +3
Snyder’s pick: Seattle -3
Scott’s pick: San Francisco +3
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati (-7)
The Steelers appear to be a mess. The Bengals are everybody’s darlings. The two AFC North foes clash on Monday night to determine whether the public’s perceptions of them are accurate or not.
Colin’s pick: Pittsburgh +7
John’s pick: Cincinnati -7
Snyder’s pick: Pittsburgh +7
Scott’s pick: Cincinnati -7
