Okay, I did another round of quick math just under the wire but didn’t have enough time to say anything about the games so I left off. At least I’ll get to say something about Monday and maybe tonight’s game, depending (both sets of grandparents moving through the house today like a weather front).
Week Two
1.
Bal (.5) @ Cin: the money was moving 69/31 in favor of that scant cover. I had it by more, though it was less about the Ravens playing worse and more about the Bengals playing an impressive game at home. Son of a gun and a weak week 2 beginning. 0-1
Final: 23-34 Cin.
0 – 1 :mmph:
2.
Car @ Atl (5.5): a substandard opening loss on the road has the Falcons looking for a bounce back game against an injury hampered Carolina on the road. I like their chances with that banged up Panther's squad. Make it something like 28-21 Atlanta.
Final: 24-31 Atl
1 – 1 
3.
SD (7.5) @ Buf: After the debacle of that Jests plastering they took I wouldn’t have cared if the line was double digits. The Chargers just have too much talent.
Final: 31-20 Chargers and I’m back in the saddle
2 – 1
4.
Cle @ NO(8.5): I like the Saints to course correct at home, but not by near double digits against a much better than I’m comfortable with Cleveland. How close? I liked them by a td, which is enough to give me a queasy Browns and the points gamble.
Final: 21-18 NO…I’ll take it.
3 – 1
5.
Min @ GB (.5): Essentially a coin toss game that has the money looking 71/29 at a Vikings upset. I have it 23-22 Vikings, so I'm looking for the technical upset.
Final: 29-29 and a tie is as good as a win.
4 – 1
6.
Hou (2.5) @ Ten: and it is 80/20 that the Texans will make that line. I have it 23-19 Houston.
Final: 17-20 Ten…with lines like these you’re going to get one like that. But I was more surprised by how poorly Houston travelled than the loss.
4 – 2
7.
Ind @ Was (5.5): Okay, I love this game with that line. It is 64/36 for the Redskins cover, which has me laughing all the way to the imaginary bank. Okay, to be fair I have it 26-21, but still…a half point can be as good as a mile.
Final: 21-9 Indy…there's that mile and Washington has some splainin’ to do.
5 – 2
8.
KC @ Pit (5.5): Does anyone believe that beaten up Steeler team is going to cover that line against the talent coming in from KC? A few, as support is running 71/29 for KC. Sign me up as a Chiefs believer.
Final: 42-37 KC and a decent week in the making.
6 – 2
9.
Mia @ Jests(2.5): while the future is looking brighter for New York Jets fans, Miami keeps fielding solid teams without much to exploit. I liked the Fins last week and I like them on the road against a team whose impression is resting on Buffalo...Buffalo.
Final: 20-17 Mia…and it’s
7 – 2
10.
Phi (3.5) @ TB: no, I don’t believe that Fitz will continue the streak, but who knows. If there's a team to end the streak early it's Philly. I'd rather have a fg line, but I can't put my faith in Tampa, even at home and even with streaky on a hot one.
Final: 27-21 Bucs…wow…
7 – 3 :mmph: And I'm still not convinced. Who do they play next week?
11.
Det @ SF (5.5): seems like a lot of points for SF to cover. I have it 30-27 for the Niners.
Final: 27-30 SF
8 – 3
12:
Arz @ Rams (12.5): forget the fact they’re playing a strong candidate for the SB, is there a team you like less than the Cardinals after last week? I have it 34-17 Rams. Did not see the offensive shut out. That’s impressive against anyone, even the suddenly problematic Cardinals.
Final: 34-0 Rams
9 – 3
13.
Oak @ Den (5.5): I’m going to crow about this one if it works. I have it Oakland 23-21. Maybe that's overreaching at altitude, but Gruden's troop is better than you think.
Final: 20-19 Den
10 – 3 And now I'm not sure if they're better or Denver isn't quite as good. Ask me next week.
14.
NE (2.5) @ Jac: I like Jacksonville at home to win by a fg as well. Back to back upset calls. We’ll see if either works out.
Final: 31-20 Jags Yeah, I’m feeling good about that.
11 - 3
15.
Gia @ Dal (2.5): A coin toss for me. I’m taking Dallas because I’m just that worried about Eli. It’s one of those who knows games and I’m playing a hunch that Dallas isn’t ready to lay down and the Giants won’t get out of their own way. Hey, it’s not going to break the week either way.
Final:
16.
Sea @ Chi (3.5): I like this one for the Bears by about 5, say 26-21. Seattle has internal issues and a bruised qb. Chicago is angry over last week and playing at home with another week to work in their newest defensive star.
Final:
