Saved by Aqib Talib. Perhaps I am not giving Geno Smith enough credit. A pick 6 with seconds remaining allowed the Broncos to cover. My other favorites also won, but not by enough. Handicappers know what they are doing. Bastards.
Favorites rule the day again this week, a pair on the road. I just can't help myself.
home team in bold
Best Bet
New England Patriots (-9.5) over New York Jets
Second straight best bet pick against the Jets. Hard to go wrong expecting Geno Smith to do something stupid.
Others
Arizona Cardinals (-3.5) over Oakland Raiders
All Bruce Arians does is win. Tony Sparano, not so much.
Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) over St. Louis Rams
Torn here. Thought hard about the Browns, but fear a letdown in Jacksonville. Thought seriously about the Chargers, Andy Reid has just been so good after byes. So I'll settle on the relatively disappointing Seahawks where they are generally at their worst, on the road. Watching Austin Davis after the first quarter last Monday night convinced me.
Last Week
Denver Broncos (-8.0) over New York Jets WIN
San Diego Chargers (-7.0) over Oakland Raiders LOSS
Green Bay Packers (-3.5) over Miami Dolphins LOSS
Best Bets: 4-2 Overall: 10-7-1