WillFury
11-25-2005, 02:47 AM
Posted YTD: 0-0
These picks are based primarily on gut feelings and having watched and read about these teams throughout the year:
San Diego -3 @WAS:
I think Marty will have extra motivation for this one, given the way Snyder treated him. Gates is back at practice and expects to play. The Redskins are down to 3 healthy WR's, one of which (Jimmy Farris) was signed just this week. The forecast is calling for 56 degrees and cloudy, so I don't expect the weather to be a factor. The Chargers have made the cross-country trip three times already this year, they know the drill. These are two teams headed in opposite directions. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Chargers win by 10+ points
Carolina -3.5 @ BUF:
As a Bills fan, it pains me to make this pick, but I've watched my team all year and they just don't have it. The OL is one of Buffalo's weakest areas, while DL may be Carolina's greatest strength. JP Losman has improved recently, but I don't see him having the protection he needs to get things done. Both teams are looking to bounce back after big losses. For Carolina that means a win and a cover, for Buffalo it means losing by less than 38. The forecast is 45 degrees and rainy. Superior talent, better coaching, and stronger motivation make Carolina the pick.
STL @ HOU o45:
This matchup reminds me a little of the KC-HOU game from last week, where the o/u was 44 and the game went way over. Both teams give up almost 30 points a game. The Texans have shown that they can score at home, and also allow plenty of points. The Rams usually score plenty of points, and allow plenty as well. Adam Archuleta is out for the Rams, and both starting cornerbacks are doubtful, meaning David Carr could shine (as much as he ever has). Houston's special teams are a strong point, and should give the Texans some short fields, and perhaps even a score. I expect this to be a shootout, and go well over the total.
These picks are based primarily on gut feelings and having watched and read about these teams throughout the year:
San Diego -3 @WAS:
I think Marty will have extra motivation for this one, given the way Snyder treated him. Gates is back at practice and expects to play. The Redskins are down to 3 healthy WR's, one of which (Jimmy Farris) was signed just this week. The forecast is calling for 56 degrees and cloudy, so I don't expect the weather to be a factor. The Chargers have made the cross-country trip three times already this year, they know the drill. These are two teams headed in opposite directions. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Chargers win by 10+ points
Carolina -3.5 @ BUF:
As a Bills fan, it pains me to make this pick, but I've watched my team all year and they just don't have it. The OL is one of Buffalo's weakest areas, while DL may be Carolina's greatest strength. JP Losman has improved recently, but I don't see him having the protection he needs to get things done. Both teams are looking to bounce back after big losses. For Carolina that means a win and a cover, for Buffalo it means losing by less than 38. The forecast is 45 degrees and rainy. Superior talent, better coaching, and stronger motivation make Carolina the pick.
STL @ HOU o45:
This matchup reminds me a little of the KC-HOU game from last week, where the o/u was 44 and the game went way over. Both teams give up almost 30 points a game. The Texans have shown that they can score at home, and also allow plenty of points. The Rams usually score plenty of points, and allow plenty as well. Adam Archuleta is out for the Rams, and both starting cornerbacks are doubtful, meaning David Carr could shine (as much as he ever has). Houston's special teams are a strong point, and should give the Texans some short fields, and perhaps even a score. I expect this to be a shootout, and go well over the total.