Yes, we've been slacking a bit. Yes, we've been watching football and talking about it. And yes, we know you've anxiously awaited our latest words o' wisdom. Wait no more... Last week: St. Ides went 1-3 last week. Samichlaus went 3-1.
Although Samichlaus picked the wrong winner in the Seahawks and Packers game, his final score predictions didn't have them covering.
This week:
STEELERS (-9.5) over the Jets
Let's face it. The Jets are pretty lucky to have won last week. Between Barton's bone-headed forearm to the head that gave the Chargers a second life and the missed field goal in overtime, they deserved to lose. Pennington played pretty well, but I don't think he has another game like that in him. Pretty big spread, which scares me a little. But let's try again: Jets lose big.
Steelers 30, Jets 16.
I totally misjudged the Jets last week. I had them folding up against the Bolts... so much for my prognasticatability. Perhaps my clairvoyance was just a week behind...
Steelers 38, Jets 10
FALCONS (-7.5) over the Rams
The Rams got pretty lucky too. Seattle catches a few more of those balls (including the game-ending one in the end zone), and Mike Martz might be looking for a new job right now. Instead, we get treated to another weekend of his smug smile on the sidelines as Bulger tries to bail his ass out again. Rams only turned it over once last week, which is very atypical for them. The Falcons defense is much better than the Seahawks defense. Prediction: Rams throw 3 picks and fumble 2 more away. Oh, and then there's that Vick guy that nobody can stop when he's on. And in the playoffs, I'm willing to bet he'll be on.
Falcons 34, Rams 24
I think that the Birds and Vick are overrated. Then again, I'm surrounded by rednecks and Hokie fanassholes. Hey, That's two words I've invented.
Rams 27 - Falcons 10
Vikings (+8.5) over the EAGLES
This is exactly the game I was hoping Seattle would get against a rusty Eagles team with a ton of pressure on them. Instead, a fired up Randy Moss and company get the privelege. It'll be interesting to see how the Eagles D handles this explosive Vikings offense. But the difference will be the Eagles missing TO just too much. Their other receivers just can't get it done. And I think we might be hearing some rumblings about how the receivers dropped too many passes after this one. The Vikings will be looking to stop the running game, and should be able to. I'm not a big fan of the Vikings or Mike Tice, and I'm very tempted to take the Eagles just on Andy Reid alone, but I think they choke it away. Even if the Eagles pull it out, I don't think they cover.
Vikings 34, Eagles 31
Moss is hurt, Eagles are rested. This could backfire but I'm soaring with the Eagles..
Eagles 24 - Viqueens 13
Colts (+2.5) over the PATS
This is the big game. Some people are actually hyping this game as the winner will win the Super Bowl. Not sure about that, but this could be the most exciting game of the whole postseason (including the Super Bowl). So, who do we go with? On one hand you have the defending World Champions, a brilliant coaching staff, a defense that always gives Manning problems, and a quarterback who is on the verge of legendary status very early in his career. On the other hand you have an offense that's set all kinds of records, an improving defense, a quarterback who just had the best regular season of all-time, and a team that is looking to defeat its nemesis and move on to the next level. Throw in a few more factors: New England cold weather (and rumors the grounds crew is purposely leaving the field a bit swampy to try and slow down the Colts). The New England secondary still very banged up.And has the Boston area used up all its mojo to pull out that Red Sox win? This one really is a tough call. I'm going to say the Pats pull it out on a last second field goal by Vinateri, but they don't cover.
Patriots 31, Colts 30
The only thing melting in Foxboro this weekend is the evil one, Satan's left hand man Peyton Manning. Bellichik is in his head.
Pats 28 - Colts 17
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