Despite the poor start I actually sort of felt confident about my picks last week. Not this week. If I was smart I would probably take the week off. So let me just throw some shit against the wall and see if anything sticks.
home team in bold
Best Bet
Atlanta Falcons (-3.5) over Cincinnati BengalsThe Falcons return home after getting embarrassed in Philadelphia. The Bengals come back from their bye after a tough loss to the Browns wondering whether Carson Palmer is shot. My bet is the Falcons bounce back. Palmer.... Not so much.
Others
Washington Redskins (+3.0) over Chicago BearsCompetent coaching and QB play can turn a team around. That seems to have happened in Washington. The Redskins have played everyone tough. The Bears are starting to fall back to earth after a hot start. Mike Martz's offense is getting Jay Cutler killed.
San Fransisco 49ers (-3.0) over Carolina Panthers
OK, this is flat out stupid. The Niners got their first win of the season at home after trailing to the awful Raiders at halftime. They are the most overhyped team of the season and the praise they have been getting for scoring 14 second half point against a bad opponent is ridiculous. Now they travel cross country for a 1 pm game. Matt Moore returns to the lineup for the clearly over matched Jimmy Clausen and could provide a spark. I just don't really like any other picks this week. And the Panthers flat out stink.
Last Week
Indianapolis Colts (-3.0) over Washington Redskins PUSHNew Orleans Saints (-4.5) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers WIN
Tennessee Titans (-3.0) over Jacksonville Jaguars WIN
Year to date: 8-9-1 Best bets: 2-3-1