Welcome to NFL SPREAD PICKS – WEEK 9
This is how I see Week 9 playing out. Let’s roll!
Home teams in Bold.
ATL -7 vs IND
IND has quit. ATL is chasing NO in their division. I like the team with something to play for.
TAKE ATL -7
NO -8 vs TB
Warning: I’m 3-5 picking Saints games, they’re a frustrating bunch to figure out. Getting pummelled by the Rams last week should be a wake up call. TAKE NO -8
HOU -11 vs CLE
CLE needs a running back; perhaps Earnest Byner will come out of retirement. TAKE HOU -11
BUF -1.5 vs NYJ
NYJ defense will confuse Fitzpatrick and gum up the offensive works. Sanchez to Burress twice in the red-zone gives the NYJ the win. TAKE NYJ +1.5
KC -5 vs MIA
KC is confident having won 4 straight. Battle is running hard for KC. MIA is 0-7 and won’t cover this one. TAKE KC -5
SF -3.5 vs WA
SF defense makes Scrooge look generous. TAKE SF -3.5, AND UNDER 37.5 PTS
DAL -12 vs SEA
Cowboys are like the Saints, (Jekyll & Hyde) they quit last week vs. Philly. T. Jacksons’ mobility helps him to make plays. TAKE SEA +12, AND OVER 43 PTS
OAK -8 vs DEN
In 2 games Tebow had 5 decent minutes. I’m guessing Palmer, off the bye week, has now read the playbook. TAKE OAK -8
TN -3 vs CN
Dalton is the red-headed QB only a coach could love. All he does is win. C. Johnson can’t get untracked for TN. CN defense looks stout. TAKE CN +3, AND UNDER 40.5 PTS
AZ -3 vs STL
Kolb is iffy and may not play, Feeley looked serviceable for STL vs. NO last week and S. Jackson is a beast. TAKE STL +3, AND UNDER 44.5 PTS
NE -8.5 vs NYG
Eli Manning should find plenty open targets to keep things close. NE’s no-huddle offense up-tempos the game. Pray for decent weather and TAKE NYG +8.5, AND OVER 52.5 PTS
GB -6 vs SD
Pale cheddar-head fans descend upon SD. P. Rivers looks to redeem himself from that goal line fumble last Monday night. If Tolbert is out for SD, the ball is gonna fly from both sides. TAKE SD +6, AND OVER 52 PTS
PT -3 vs BLT
BLT beat PT 35-7 in Week 1. PT looks to even the score with an offense that has jelled. PT is weakened at LB with Woodley and Harrison likely out. Rice should find enough holes to keep it close. TAKE BLT +3, AND OVER 41 PTS
PHI -8 vs CHI
PHI is coming off a big emotional win vs. DAL Sunday night, CHI has had 2 weeks to prepare for Vick and the Eagles. M. Forte can be a real nightmare for defenses. TAKE CHI +8
Best Picks of Week 9
ATL -7
HOU -11
SF -3.5, and UNDER 37.5 PTS
CN +3, and UNDER 40.5 PTS
NO -8
NYJ +1.5
CHI +8
DAL/SEA OVER 43 PTS
AZ/STL UNDER 44.5 PTS
GB/SD OVER 52 PTS