STRAIGHT PICK-EM

I had the good stuff last week with a record of (10-5).

SEASON RECORD: (57-36)

THURSDAY NIGHT GAME

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (4-2) AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (3-3)

The Jaguars have been red hot winning three in a row, two of those wins over the pond. The Saints you never know what you will get from them. One week the Saints look like world beaters & the next week they lay a big dud on the field. In a short week anything can happen. I like Saints at home especially. Trevor Lawrence is little beat up from the previous week and is game time decision.

OUR PICK: SAINTS

THE SUNDAY TILT

DETROIT LIONS (5-1) AT BALTIMORE RAVENS (4-2)

This game looks like two junk yard dogs going at it. Both defenses are solid. The Lions have been rock solid this season on both sides of the ball. The Ravens we are still waiting on this offense to start clicking on all cylinders. This will be a well fought game. I like Ravens bringing the Lions back down to Earth in this one. Lamar Jackson will have a big day with his legs and arm and deliver a victory at home.

OUR PICK: RAVENS

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS(3-3) AT CHICAGO BEARS (1-5)

All the characters in this match up. Both teams will be without their starting quarterbacks. No Justin Fields for the Bears, thank the lord. No Jimmy Garoppolo. This match up has rookie starter Tyson Bagent versus well traveled veteran Brian Hoyer. It is Bagent’s first ever NFL start. Bagent had a nice drive last week filling in for the injured Fields. The Raiders have somehow found winning ways which is shocking in recent weeks. The X-factor in this entire mess of this match up is one character stands out: Mad Max Crosby who is feasting on quarterbacks this season as Bagent should be another slash on his hit list. Raiders are playing better than the Bears at this point.

OUR PICK: RAIDERS

CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-2) AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (3-3)

It seems like the Colts have took a step back, getting back their running back Jonathan Taylor. Not sure if Deshaun Watson will be back for this game, but it does not matter. The Browns defense is a wrecking ball ready to huff puff and blow down the Colts’ home. Gardner Minshew looked and played the part of why he is back up quarterback last week. The Browns defense will not do him any favors. The Browns running game will provide the damage on the score board. The Colts will fall behind early and not be able to rally with the attacking Browns defenders.

OUR PICK: BROWNS

BUFFALO BILLS(4-2) AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS(1-5)

The Patriots and the Empire are on the verge of a huge collapse. The Bills fought hard for a victory against a bad Giants team last week. Nothing is going right for Billy Boy Belichick’s squad this season. Josh Allen has done very well versus the Patriots. I like the Bills finding their old form in this one and playing a clean game without the drama at the end. The times where the Buffalo Mafia are biting their fingers nails like a chicken wing being demolished at the tailgate party.

OUR PICK: BILLS

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS(3-3) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (1-5)

The Commanders have rebounded from the very bad Bears loss they suffered a few weeks back. The Giants offensive line should wave the surrender flag right now as their foundation is crumbling with all kinds of cracks as the Commanders defense up front will be the bulldozer. The makeshift Giants O-line will not be able to protect back up quarterback, Tyrod Taylor. The Giants defense played a hell of a game last week. I don’t think that same unit can repeat that performance against a decent offense the Commanders have. I like the Commanders in an easy one in this contest.

OUR PICK: COMMANDERS

ATLANTA FALCONS(3-3) AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (3-2)

Everyone in the NFC South has a chance at the division except the Panthers. These games between the Falcons and Buccaneers are huge for either side. How do you pick between these two teams? This is like betting on an outcome of Dungeons and Dragons role playing game.

You think Baker Mayfield and company should be able to squeak out a win at home here. I’m rolling the dice going with the Falcons running game as the decider in this toss up.

OUR PICK: FALCONS

PITTSBURGH STEELERS(3-2) LA RAMS (3-3)

It seems like the Steelers have not played a game in weeks as they come off the bye week rested. The Rams have an even record right now and have been in every game they have played this season. The Steelers have been playing more like Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde so far this season. You don’t know which one you will see each Sunday. Both teams are solid on defense. I have to give the Rams the edge with the better quarterback in Matthew Stafford rather than whoever the Steelers have behind center. The Rams win in a close affair.

OUR PICK: RAMS

ARIZONA CARDINALS (1-5) AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (3-2)

The Cardinals offense has flown south for the winter. The Seahawks blew chunks in their match up last week in a game they could have easily won versus the Bengals on the road. Geno Smith looked more like his past self in a Jets uniform than the reborn one with the Seahawks. This should be an easy rebound for the Seahawks as the Cardinals could give them a challenge. The Seahawks defense has been impressive this season and against a Cardinal offense in hibernation, it’s easy to say Seattle offense will get back on track with all the weapons they have.

OUR PICK: SEAHAWKS

GREEN BAY PACKERS (2-3) AT DENVER BRONCOS (1-5)

The Broncos are a very bad team. The Packers are rested from being on a bye. I think the time off should help the Packers quarterback get himself back on track. A perfect game to get back on track with the Broncos give away defense where every pass or run is a deal. The Packers defense can handle the Broncos offense. The Packers could just run the ball all day long if they wanted in this one and still win.

OUR PICK: PACKERS

LA CHARGERS (2-3) AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (5-1)

This is my upset of the week as the Chargers pull off a big road win in KC. This is the perfect storm waiting to happen. The Chiefs offense most of the season has been sputtering. The Chargers offense is not firing on all cylinders, but the engines are revving. I think Chargers running back Austin Ekelor could have a big game back from injury playing back to back games for the first time this season. The Chargers defense played better last week versus the Cowboys. I know the Chiefs defense has done well, but this seems like a game where the Chargers will turn the tables on their rival and season at the same time. May not happen but what the hell… Chargers find a way.

OUR PICK: CHARGERS

MIAMI DOLPHINS (5-1) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-1)

This is the game of the week: a pair of 5-1 teams squaring off in prime time. The Dolphins have been rolling since their first loss to Buffalo. Philadelphia suffered their first loss of the year last week versus the Jets. I’ve noticed the Dolphins offense does come back down to earth playing a good defense. The Eagles have that defense that can pressure Tua Tagovailoa to force him into a few mistakes. I like the Eagles at home as their offense will be able to generate more points then last week versus a tough Jets defense. In the end of a well-fought battle, I like Philly getting back in the win column avoiding losing two straight.

OUR PICK: EAGLES

THE MONDAY NIGHT GAME

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (5-1) AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (2-3)

Before the season, this Monday game had legs with Justin Jefferson of the Vikings and 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Both superstars are most likely out. The 49ers lost their first game of the year versus a fantastic Browns defense. The 49ers had some injuries in that loss. The Vikings played sloppy versus a very bad Bears team but won. The Vikings without Jefferson hurts more than the 49ers without McCaffrey. Kirk Cousins in prime time games is not a winning recipe. The Vikings defense will help the 49ers offense. I can’t see the 49ers losing two in a row and not to these guys in purple.

OUR PICK: 49ERS