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Last week: 4-11 vs. spread, 11-4 straight up. This week: 8-8 vs. spread, 11-5 straight up.
Give the Panthers the standard three for being at home. I think Miami’s better, but Carolina has played stronger of late. I’ll take the Panthers to win by more than three. Results: Dolphins 24, Panthers 17 (L, L)
Washington got its third win of the year courtesy of my slipping Broncos, and Dallas hasn’t looked good. I’ll take them to win, but the Redskins to cover. Results: Redskins 6, Cowboys 7 (W, W)
A tough one to pick. Given the line, I think the Pack wins but the 49ers will cover. Results: 49ers 24, Packers 30 (W, W)
Both of these teams started out strong but have been struggling of late. I’ll give the Falcons the points and still take the Giants. Results: Falcons 31, Giants 34 (L, W)
The Bills fired their head coach, never a good sign. The new regime looks a lot like the old one, but I think that’s too many points. The Bills lose, but by less than nine. Results: Bills 15, Jaguars 18 (W, W)
Something tells me this isn’t even as close as the line. Vikings win big at home. Results: Seahawks 9, Vikings 35 (W, W)
No one will watch this game, it’s too bad. I suppose someone will win, though, and I think it’ll be the Browns, straight up. Results: Browns 37, Lions 38 (L, L)
The Steelers got their butts handed to them at home last week, and they’re mad. So, sorry, KC, you don’t have a chance. I’ll take the Steelers by more than 10. Results: Steelers 24, Chiefs 27 (L, L) (But, man, do I hate the Stillers. Happy to be wrong)
I think this is an odd line. The weather should be good, which negates the Ravens’ biggest advantage here. Looks like a trap, but I’ll still take the Colts. Results: Colts 17, Ravens 15 (W, W)
The biggest line of the week is once again the Saints’. The Bucs aren’t all that bad, though. Too big for me. While the Saints win, the Buccaneers cover. Results: Saints 38, Buccaneers 7 (L, W)
The poor Rams have nothing going for them, but I just don’t think the Cardinals are that good. But they’re 10 or better than STL, give me the Cardinals. Results: Cardinals 21, Rams 13 (L, W)
The Bengals are for real. But again with the big line. The Raiders absolutely stink, so I’ll stick with the Bengals. Results: Bengals 17, Raiders 20 (L, L)
The Patriots have found their stride, I pity anyone who has to stand in their way the rest of the season. Don’t worry about the loss in IND, that was just a risk that didn’t pay off. I’ll take the Patriots big. Results: Jets 14, Patriots 31 (W, W)
Doesn’t seem to be a line on this game, but, given the last month or so, I’d probably give the Broncos 5. And, though I think they’re going 7-9, I want to think they’ll do better. So give me the Broncos for the straight up win, and count this as a loss for me next week. Results: Chargers 32, Broncos 3 (L, L)
The Eagles were a preseason favorite of mine, and the Bears are just awful. I’ll take the Eagles. Results: Eagles 24, Bears 20 (W, W)
Given how well Tennessee has been playing of late, I just can’t agree with this line. Give me the Titans straight up. Results: Titans 20, Houston 17 (W, W)