“Point Spreads and Picks” had a rough Week 2, missing nine games, bringing our season record to 18-14 against the spread. But, you value our honesty and are delighted to come back for this modest Week 3 improvement. Thank you. Keep the faith.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
New England Patriots 31, Buffalo Bills 34
Pick: New England -8.5 INCORRECT
2011 Week 3 Record: 0-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Carolina Panthers 16
Pick: Jacksonville -3.5 CORRECT
1-1
San Francisco 49ers 13, Cincinnati Bengals 8
Pick: San Francisco +2.5 CORRECT
2-1
Miami Dolphins 16, Cleveland Browns 17
Pick: Miami +2.5 CORRECT
3-1
Detroit Lions 26, Minnesota Vikings 23
Pick: Detroit -3.5 INCORRECT (the odds makers know exactly what they’re doing)
3-2
Houston Texans 33, New Orleans Saints 40
Pick: Houston +3.5 INCORRECT
3-3
New York Giants 29, Philadelphia Eagles 16
Pick: New York +7.5 CORRECT
4-3
Denver Broncos 14, Tennessee Titans 17
Pick: Tennessee -6.5 INCORRECT
4-4
New York Jets 24, Oakland Raiders 34
Pick: Oakland +3.5 CORRECT (but not pleased)
5-4
Baltimore Ravens 37, St. Louis Rams 7
Pick: Baltimore -3.5 CORRECT
6-4
Kansas City Chiefs 17, San Diego Chargers 20
Pick: San Diego -14.5 INCORRECT
6-5 (a bad sign for San Diego)
Green Bay Packers 27, Chicago Bears 17
Pick: Green Bay +3.5 CORRECT (our pick of the week)
7-5
Arizona Cardinals 10, Seattle Seahawks 13
Pick: Arizona -3.5 INCORRECT
7-6
Atlanta Falcons 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16
Pick: Atlanta +1.5 INCORRECT
7-7
Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Indianapolis Colts 20
Pick: Pittsburgh -10.5 INCORRECT
7-8 (a bad afternoon for us)
Monday, September 26, 2011
Washington Redskins , Dallas Cowboys
Pick: Washington +5.5 CORRECT
2011 Week 3 Record: 8-8
2011 Season Record: 26-22
Want NFL “Point Spreads and Picks” in your inbox? Subscribe to our article feed.