Week Eleven…

The New England Patriots released Nicolas Grigsby and Kenjon Barner earlier this week…and signed Ramon Humber.  Awesome.  The Bruins are down to their 27th defenseman because of injuries.  And the Blowhard is writing this piece on several mai tais and maybe some other alcoholic beverages on top of that.

I thought you all should know this.  However, none of these will affect the quality of the picks below.  I can assure you of this.

Tennessee at Indianapolis (-2.5) 

The Titans have had a couple of nice wins in a row.  But I am not sure they are really that good.  The Colts may not be that good either.  But they have been hot as well.  Divisional tilt.  May actually be a good one.  I won’t watch, but still…

Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 21.

Pittsburgh (-5.5) at Jacksonville

It’s awesome that the Jags are 3-6.  Love it.  We think the Steelers roll, but I suppose it wouldn’t surprise us if the Jags actually woke up at some point.

Pittsburgh 37, Jacksonville 20.

Cincinnati at Baltimore (-3.5)  

We won’t make the mistake of backing the Bengals again anytime soon.

Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 20.

Dallas at Atlanta (-3.5) 

I don’t think anyone has any idea what to make of these teams.  But does anyone even care?

Atlanta 28, Dallas 24.

Houston (-2.5) at Washington

How are either of these teams 6-3??

Washington 23, Houston 21.

Carolina (-3.5) at Detroit

Carolina is 5-0 at home, but unfortunately, this game is on the road.  That being said, they should handle the Lions.  Why?  I don’t know.

Carolina 30, Detroit 17.

Tampa Bay at New York Giants (-0.5) 

FITZMAGIC!!!!  How many 400 yard games does he have this year?  That being said, he threw for 400 plus last week and the Bucs scored a total of three points.  How is that possible??

Tampa Bay 24, New York Giants 13.

Oakland at Arizona (-4.5)

Yuck.

Arizona 10, Oakland 3.

Denver at Los Angeles Chargers (-7.5)

There is a 4 game difference in the standings between these two teams.  The Chargers are good, but it seems like the spread is a little bloated.  The Broncos ain’t that good, but are the Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers 23, Denver 20.

Philadelphia at New Orleans (-7.5)

PHILLY PHILLY!!  F PHILLY!! Screw them.  The Saints may be a juggernaut.  And in this game, I hope they keep it rolling.  In a big way.

New Orleans 72, Philadelphia 13.  (Ok, more like NO 38, Phil 24, but I like the original idea better).

Minnesota at Chicago (-2.5) 

The Bears have a better record through Week 10 than the Vikes.  Not by much, but still.  Didn’t see this one.  But a Viking win changes all that.

Minnesota 20, Chicago 17.

Kansas City at Los Angeles Rams (-2.5)  

MEXICO CITY!!  Oops…wait.  L.A.  Ok, sorry.  But this Mexico City and London nonsense, Bobby Kraft Israeli football league crap…any of this stupidity.  ENOUGH!!  There is a reason this sport is called “American Football”.  Not everyone in the world likes it.  And this worldwide expansion idiocy is just that…idiocy.  Keep American Football in the States.  And let everyone else around the world enjoy “futbol”…and all the 0-0 scores.  But, for the love of God, please just stop trying to “educate the world”.  As for the game, I wonder if any defense will show up?

Los Angeles Rams 86, Kansas City 78.  (Probably really LA 42, KC 38.  But again, you get my point).

Week (against the spread):  1-0

Week (straight up):  1-0

Season (against the spread):  80-69

Season (straight up):  95-54