Smitter�s Week 16 Picks vs the spread
Last week:� 6-10�� Overall: 108-116�� 48.2%
FLG�s last week: 2-1�
FLG�s overall: 24-21�� 53.3%
Well, my chances of getting to the 52.6% mark appear shot
after last week�s 6-10 record. My FLG�s are above the mark, so at least I have
that going. Last week, we rooted for the Chiefs to lose, this week we are big
Chief fans. Weird.
Pittsburgh (- 7 �) over Cleveland � At first
thought, I was thinking this was going to be a close game. But, I think the
Steelers are going to romp all over the Clowns. We got up on them early, and
the Browns and their fans will be leaving early to get their last minute
Christmas shopping done.
Cincinnati (- 14 �) over Buffalo � The Bengals
are playing well, and still want the first-round bye. The Bills are not very
good.
Kansas City (- 1 �) over San Diego � Let�s go
CHIEFS. San Diego continues their up and down season.
Miami (- 5 �) over Tennessee � Miami is
playing well, and I look for that to continue over the Titans this week.
Jacksonville (- 6 �) over Houston � Jax looks
to clinch the #5 seed and a trip to New England. Houston looking forward to the
loser-take-all Reggie Bush Bowl next week.
New Orleans (- 3 �) over Detroit � New Orleans
has been playing about as bad as Detroit. But, the Saints have had more fan
support in San Antonio than Baton Rouge.
Carolina (- 5 �) over Dallas �
Carolina playing for first-round bye, Dallas looks to regroup after the severe
ass-kicking they took last week.
Washington (- 3 �) over NY Giants � This should
be a good game, Washington looks to continue their late season surge.
Washington in driver�s seat for wild-card, and with the home crowd, they win this
game.
Tampa Bay (- 3 �) over Atlanta � Falcons
quickly fading, Tampa looks to exploit the woeful Atlanta offense the same as
Da Bears did last week.
San Francisco (+ 9 �) over St Louis � One of
these days, Alex Smith will throw a TD pass. Niners lose in a close one,
setting up next week�s showdown with Houston.
Philadelphia (+ 1 �) over Arizona � Arizona
just might be one of the biggest disappointments this year. Next to Philly that
is.
Seattle (- 7 �) over Indianapolis � I was
going to pick Seattle anyway, but after the death of Tony Dungy�s son, the
Colts aren�t going to want to be in Seattle on Christmas Eve.
Denver (- 13 �) over Oakland � Oakland
would like nothing more than to knock Denver out of the #2 spot and the
first-round bye. But, they don�t have the team this year to do it.
Chicago (- 6 �) over Green Bay � Green Bay
just might be the worst team in the NFL now, and that says a lot when there is
Houston and San Fran as the main competition. Chicago looked at least half-way
decent on offense with Rex Grossman in the game.
Minnesota (+ 3 �) over Baltimore � Baltimore
used a season and a half�s worth of offense on Monday night. Vikings rebound
from their loss to the Steelers.
New England (- 5 �) over NY Jets � New England
is on a roll at just the right time. At least the transit strike is over for
the Jets fans going to the game, but having no beer sold at the game sucks.
My First Look Goodies (FLG) for the week are:
New Orleans (- 3 �) over Detroit
Tampa (- 3 �) over Atlanta
New England (- 5 �) over NY Jets