Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
First of all, take these all with a grain of salt.
Secondly, these are for educational purposes only.
Third - I think it is a major mistake to try and predict all games.
My ranking system is based on "Stars", which gauges how strongly I feel about each pick.
Last week I went 9-6 after going 7-3 the prior week, so I'm clearly getting cocky. That can only mean one thing - The
of the Year is here, and it is 4 Stars....
Let's go:
*ONE STAR GAMES*
Philadelphia Eagles (+3) at Washington Redskins - (1 star)
The Eagles basically were eliminated last week with their 5th loss and the 3rd in the division last week, yet they always play the Redskins hard. Now Washington likely won't have Santana Moss (some would say he's not there when he is playing, but I digress...), and Campbell has been more "soup" than "good food". The 'skins have a good defense, but Washington will struggle to score through the air. The Eagles have been pretty good at holding up against the run and giving up FGs vs. TDs, except to the Cowboys. Prior to Dallas, they had held 4 teams in a row to 16 points or less. The Eagles should be good for 20 with Westbrook and probably LJ Smith finding the end zone. Not only does Philly cover, but they also win outright. Eagles 23, Redskins 16.
Cleveland Browns (+10) at Pittsburgh Steelers - (1 star)
This game shouldn't be close, were it played on paper. Yes, the Steelers don't give up many points. Yes, they just ripped the Ravens to shreds. But Cleveland can score, both on the ground and through the air. Derek Anderson, Braylon Edwards and KW2 are for real. While some are calling for the upset, I won't go that far, but I do believe that the Browns' offense is good enough to hang tough with the Steelers and keep it under two scores. Pittsburgh 31, Browns 24.
St. Louis Rams (+11.5) at New Orleans Saints - (1 star)
Ok, I'm taking an 0-8 team here, but have you seen the Saints defense? Neither have I. Everyone is still looking for a Bayou Barrier, and the 'aints ain't gonna stop the Rams too much here. The Rams should be healthy enough to score some points, and SJax, Holt, Bruce, Bulger and even Drew Bennett will get enough to keep this one within 10. Saints 30, Rams 20.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (OVER 44) - (1 star)
I'll analyze this game in detail when I pick it in a few moments, but let's just say that I think the Bengals will approach this number by themselves. McGahee and Stover will make it OVER for the win here.
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (OVER 48.5) - (1 star)
Week 1 this game was 45-35, Dallas. That's 80 points. Has either team's defense improved that much? I don't think so. While I can see that this game could be close and go either way, barring a major storm or wind gusts or Bill Parcells' opening some doors to a few tunnels, there will be enough scoring by both teams to get over 24 points each. 31-27 at a minimum.
**TWO STAR GAMES**
None. Not the best week for these.... but.....
***THREE STAR GAMES***
None. Hold tight.....
**** FOUR STAR GAME****
Yes, I'm going for a FOUR STAR GAME. I'm either too cocky or I've lost my mind, and possibly both.
I'm going third person and quoting Jeff Pasquino from over here:
of the Week Year - Cincinnati
Enjoy.
Oh... one last thing. I've mentioned these before, but I'll include it here so that everyone reads it.
SUCKER BET OF THE WEEK
Detroit Lions (+1.5) at Arizona Cardinals
The Lions should be favored and win this game, as you can tell from the line opening as an "Even / Pick 'em" game on Monday. Something is messing with the line here, and given that I cannot figure out what's the real deal with the Lions as well vs. the spread and the over/unders, I'm passing on this one - and I think you all should do the same.
Enjoy Week 10.
Secondly, these are for educational purposes only.
Third - I think it is a major mistake to try and predict all games.
My ranking system is based on "Stars", which gauges how strongly I feel about each pick.
Last week I went 9-6 after going 7-3 the prior week, so I'm clearly getting cocky. That can only mean one thing - The
of the Year is here, and it is 4 Stars....Let's go:
*ONE STAR GAMES*
Philadelphia Eagles (+3) at Washington Redskins - (1 star)
The Eagles basically were eliminated last week with their 5th loss and the 3rd in the division last week, yet they always play the Redskins hard. Now Washington likely won't have Santana Moss (some would say he's not there when he is playing, but I digress...), and Campbell has been more "soup" than "good food". The 'skins have a good defense, but Washington will struggle to score through the air. The Eagles have been pretty good at holding up against the run and giving up FGs vs. TDs, except to the Cowboys. Prior to Dallas, they had held 4 teams in a row to 16 points or less. The Eagles should be good for 20 with Westbrook and probably LJ Smith finding the end zone. Not only does Philly cover, but they also win outright. Eagles 23, Redskins 16.
Cleveland Browns (+10) at Pittsburgh Steelers - (1 star)
This game shouldn't be close, were it played on paper. Yes, the Steelers don't give up many points. Yes, they just ripped the Ravens to shreds. But Cleveland can score, both on the ground and through the air. Derek Anderson, Braylon Edwards and KW2 are for real. While some are calling for the upset, I won't go that far, but I do believe that the Browns' offense is good enough to hang tough with the Steelers and keep it under two scores. Pittsburgh 31, Browns 24.
St. Louis Rams (+11.5) at New Orleans Saints - (1 star)
Ok, I'm taking an 0-8 team here, but have you seen the Saints defense? Neither have I. Everyone is still looking for a Bayou Barrier, and the 'aints ain't gonna stop the Rams too much here. The Rams should be healthy enough to score some points, and SJax, Holt, Bruce, Bulger and even Drew Bennett will get enough to keep this one within 10. Saints 30, Rams 20.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (OVER 44) - (1 star)
I'll analyze this game in detail when I pick it in a few moments, but let's just say that I think the Bengals will approach this number by themselves. McGahee and Stover will make it OVER for the win here.
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (OVER 48.5) - (1 star)
Week 1 this game was 45-35, Dallas. That's 80 points. Has either team's defense improved that much? I don't think so. While I can see that this game could be close and go either way, barring a major storm or wind gusts or Bill Parcells' opening some doors to a few tunnels, there will be enough scoring by both teams to get over 24 points each. 31-27 at a minimum.
**TWO STAR GAMES**
None. Not the best week for these.... but.....
***THREE STAR GAMES***
None. Hold tight.....
**** FOUR STAR GAME****
Yes, I'm going for a FOUR STAR GAME. I'm either too cocky or I've lost my mind, and possibly both.
I'm going third person and quoting Jeff Pasquino from over here:
OK, I rarely do this, but I'm going on a
How is it possible that Baltimore is favored over Cincinnati?
Has anyone watched Monday Night Football ?
Um, this just in - their corners aren't good. Like, REALLY bad. Samari Rolle-over isn't even healthy enough to play and they are throwing out guys like Corey Ivy, which gives ivy a bad name in coverage. Well, he does move very slowly and might cover something if given several years, but you get the picture. The Baltimore D stops the run, but not the pass.... and Carson Palmer, Chris Henry, TJ Housh and Chad Johnson are a-comin'. Look out.
Yes the Bengals cannot shut down a passing game - IF ANY SEMBLANCE OF A PASSING GAME EXISTED. I'm talking to YOU McNair - who should be called "McN", because there is no "air" in his game any more.
Bengals win in Baltimore following the same game plan as the Steelers, but with a little less margin.
The only hope the Ravens have is McGahee scores 3 TDs, which isn't going to happen, or Billick throws Kyle Boller out there, which still isn't enough.
All 3 WRs score for Cincy and McGahee gets one too, but it isn't nearly enough. Stover can't make up this big of a difference.
CINCINNATI 34, BALTIMORE 23.
of the Week Year - CincinnatiEnjoy.
Oh... one last thing. I've mentioned these before, but I'll include it here so that everyone reads it.
SUCKER BET OF THE WEEK
Detroit Lions (+1.5) at Arizona Cardinals
The Lions should be favored and win this game, as you can tell from the line opening as an "Even / Pick 'em" game on Monday. Something is messing with the line here, and given that I cannot figure out what's the real deal with the Lions as well vs. the spread and the over/unders, I'm passing on this one - and I think you all should do the same.
Enjoy Week 10.
