I watched Marcus Allen rush for almost 500 yards in the
playoffs in early 1984, and then came a little running back named Bo Jackson; I
was a fan for life because of these two guys. The Oakland Raiders are however
historically bad right now. Pathetic actually! Sure they have more wins than
the Chiefs and Jags, but in my opinion, they are the NFL's worst at this
moment. Tomorrow they are catching 10 or 11, I say lay it with soon to be 5
time MVP Peyton Manning! I keep hearing people say it's a division game, but
throw that theory out the window with this train wreck of a team. My other
semi-bold prediction is that first year coach Dennis Allen will be one and
done.
The Detroit Lions however are a team I'd like to
catch points with in the divisional match up. This will happen with the Packers
Sunday. At first glance one might think the Pack should be hefty favorites at
home versus a team with four less wins this year. However bad the Lions are
playing, their true talent and competitiveness will not allow them to be blown
out. They really are better than their record indicates with the ball bouncing
a little awkwardly so to speak, in Tennessee and at home on Thanksgiving
against the Texans. Another key is that the line makers see this also and have
installed a 7 point line that keeps getting bet down to 6 1/2. The public will
grab the lower lines up this weekend and I'll no doubt get to bet at least the
7.
The Chicago Bears are in deep, deep trouble. Brian
Urlacher at age 34 is obviously the anchor for that great defense, and it looks
like he'll miss the rest of the season due to hamstring issues. The offensive
line hasn't been able to block even the mediocre NFL defenses so far this year,
and they have four good to great ones still to play. They have the ability to
be great on offense and defense in flashes and they're 8-4, so they'll still
most likely make the playoffs. I just don't think they can go past the wild
card weekend against other playoff teams. I'm taking the Vikes at Home catching
points here.
I feel I have to say something about RG-3, I mean everyone
else is! He's really, REALLY good, there that's taken care of, now how about
the rest of the Redskins? This offense with Pierre Garcon looks completely
different. I was not a believer in him this preseason, but watching how good he
is while still be hampered by his foot injury and how he changes their entire
look, I'm now all in on him. Alfred Morris was the 173rd pick in the draft and
is 3rd in the NFL in rushing. I'd say Mike Shanahan just made up for at least
one of those picks he traded away for Griffin. I like this team from a betting
standpoint, and from a fun to watch NFL fan perspective both. I'll take the
Redskins against Baltimore at home at anything less than three points. I know
it's just one game, but I mean Charlie Batch beat them at Baltimore last week,
nuff said.
NBA quick hitter: I've really been running good on
totals the past week, and today is no different. I love three overs and one
under. I have UNDER in Portland and Indiana, and I also have the OVER in
Atlanta versus Denver.
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