kleese Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 www.edkleese.blogspot.com Last Week: 9-5 Season: 97-47 Record Picking Redskins Games: 5-4 Against the Spread: 19-18-2 Lock of the Week: 4-5-1 Last Week's Pats: I had a feeling the Colts would find a way to win in Pittsburgh, and that feeling came through for me. Last Week's Apologies: My other "feelings?" Not so much. I went 1-3 against the spread and the three games I lost were by ridiculous margins. I also messed up my Lock of the Week yet again. And apologies to the Giants, who I thought might take a night off in Philly. The Giants have the best offense in the NFL by a mile. It's truly a pick your poison scenerio when gameplanning for them. This Week's Picks: New York Jets at New England: The Jets have played very well the past several weeks, but I guess you could say I'm still drinking the Patriot Kool-Aid. New England has quietly gotten into a bit of a groove and Matt Casell is beginning to look more comfortable. When in doubt, take the Pats. Patriots 27, Jets 21 Denver at Atlanta: I'm sure Falcons fans will see this as the ultimate sign of disrespect seeing I've picked against them the past two weeks and got burned each time. But it's hard to ignore my gut, and my gut smells upset this week. Broncos 30, Falcons 27 Detroit at Carolina: Good grief. If the Panthers can beat the Raiders by 11 with Jake Delhomme possibly having the worst game for a QB in NFL history, imagine what they'll do to the Lions if he's just average. Panthers 31, Lions 10 Chicago at Green Bay: The Bears and Vikings are getting most of the attention in the NFC North right now, but I think the Packers will find themselves in a three-way tie at the top after they beat Chicago this week. Packers 28, Bears 20 Houston at Indianapolis: I am officially off the Texans bandwagon. I mean it this time. Colts 29, Texans 17 New Orleans at Kansas City: The Chiefs are playing very hard right now and Tyler Thigpen is showing that he may have a future in this league. But there is a reason the Chiefs are 1-8, and even though the Saints couldn't stop the Kansas City Groundhogs 55 and up flag football team, let alone the Kansas City Chiefs, I see the Saints scoring just enough to pull it out. Saints 34, Chiefs 27 Oakland at Miami: The Dolphins are going to wake up on Monday morning with a 6-4 record and in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC. Dolphins fans across the country will continue to pinch themselves. Dolphins 20, Raiders 13 Baltimore at New York Giants: I have officially decided to start taking the Ravens seriously. I wanted to see if their offense could sustain their above average production, and now that they've done just that for several weeks, I'm convinced this team is legit. Having said that, they are playing on the road against the best team in the league this week. I have a feeling Joe Flacco may have a tough afternoon. Giants 23, Ravens 13 Minnesota at Tampa Bay: A team can only get by with horrid QB play for so long. Gus Frerotte looked miserable last week against the Packers; the Bucs will make him look much worse. Bucs 20, Vikings 16 Philadelphia at Cincinnati: The Bengals had two weeks to celebrate their first and only win of the season. I hope they soaked it in. Eagles 30, Bengals 17 St. Louis at San Francisco: Mike Martz blamed the loss last week on the refs for not telling them where the ball was going to be spotted prior to the last play of the game. Martz said they couldn't tell where the ball was from the sidelines and therefore, they stuck with the play that was originally called. While I understand his complaint, how about blaming QB Shaun Hill? He was ON the field. He KNEW where the ball was spotted. He could have easily used his brain, spiked the ball to stop the clock and made sure to get a better play called. Martz's whining doesn't resonate with me on this one. I can't believe I've spent so much time talking about this game. 49ers 17, Rams 16 Arizona at Seattle: The Cardinals could sleepwalk through the rest of the season and still win the NFC West handily. That is exactly what I see happening this week. Seahawks 24, Cardinals 19 Tennessee at Jacksonville: I picked the Colts to beat the Titans. Wrong. I picked the Packers to beat the Titans. Wrong. I got smart last week and picked the Titans to beat the Bears. Right. So, I've learned my lesson? Wrong. I see the schizo Jags ending the winning streak on Sunday. Jaguars 19, Titans 16 San Diego at Pittsburgh: Chargers are catching the Steelers at a very bad time. What are the chances Pittsburgh loses three home games in a row? Steelers 27, Chargers 17 Dallas at Washington: Even if Clinton Portis was 100% healthy, I have a feeling the Cowboys show up on Sunday Night and get themselves back into the playoff picture in the NFC. Cowboys 27, Redskins 20 Cleveland at Buffalo: The Browns are done-- just ask their players. The Bills are fading. I'll take "fading" over "quitting." Bills 22, Browns 21 4 To Score Lock of the Week Broncos (+5.5) at Falcons: If you fail, try, try again. 2. Seahawks (+3) vs. Cardinals: Hasslebeck's return is a big factor here. 3. Steelers (-3.5) vs. Chargers. That half point is always frustrating, but I see Pittsburgh taking care of business this week. 4. Raiders (+10) at Dolphins. Don't ask me why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnFoRcEr_uPu Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I got a few lucky shots in this week in my league. The only reason I wasn't perfect this week was because of the stupid GB missed FG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I see the Lions and Cheifs pulling out upsets, I don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm gonna have to go with the Chiefs to beat the Saints. The Saints are quickly fading, and they haven't won a single road game all season. And the Chiefs last three losses are by a combined 8 points. NO's pass defense is near the bottom, and that's great for Thigpen as he lit up another bad pass defense a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I see the Lions and Cheifs pulling out upsets, I don't know why. beat me to it on the KC one. I agree, but I DO know why. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddydean Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 So did you purposely pick against the 'Skins cause they beat the Cowboys the last time you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeueRedskinWelle Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 When was the last time you actually picked the skins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'll be the first to say it and you'll probably think im crazy, but if we don't win this week our season is over!!!! Must win this Sunday!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 No way the Broncos crap defense stops the Falcons strong offense. The Falcons have a good offensive line, ground game, and receivers. They also have an underrated defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 When was the last time you actually picked the skins? Against the Steelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 The only thing you should be picking is your nose. The only thing you should pat is your head while trying to rub your tummy. And you should apologize for picking the cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
281skins Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 not surprising your record for picking skins game is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I did it again, if you click the original link, you'll see the edit. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I did it again, if you click the original link, you'll see the edit. :doh: Hopefully you'll move to 0-3 when changing picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helptheSKINS Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I like the Broncos pic. It's time for the Falcons to trip up. Plus that may really help the Skins down the road for the WC. Nice job Kleese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodus333 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm gonna have to go with the Chiefs to beat the Saints. The Saints are quickly fading, and they haven't won a single road game all season. And the Chiefs last three losses are by a combined 8 points. NO's pass defense is near the bottom, and that's great for Thigpen as he lit up another bad pass defense a few days ago. Any idea if reggie bush will be back for this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthor99 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Can someone please explain to me why people like the Ravens? Who exactly have they played the past 4 weeks to merit them as a good team? They've beaten everyteam they SHOULD have. And they've lost every game they SHOULD have. I don't see Sunday being any different I work in Baltimore so I have to here this crap everyday how "there going to beat the Giants" blah blah blah... They haven't even beat a team with a winning record yet! And when they actually do play good teams they don't even win! "But they were close games"!!!! is what all of these hon fruitcakes keep saying around the office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Any idea if reggie bush will be back for this game? He is still questionable. Might be a game day decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsfanatical Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Against the Steelers good thing you picked against us then - its a shoe in now ! :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goflyhelo Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Question: Can it still be called "Lock of the Week" when you are 4-5-1 with your so called "locks"? Just asking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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