Sunday, October 01, 2006
Picking Week 4
Thankfully, week 4 appears to have a much less difficult slate of games as opposed to last Sunday, which left me bruised. The problem lies in the fact that I wake up at 12:30 and have to scramble to get my picks on the site before the 1 PM kickoffs. This leaves me with little time to reflect upon my picks. At the end of this evening, I will figure out my record thus far in the season. Also, by request, I will pick every game this week. However, with quanitity, quality suffers: the explanations behind each pick will be less elaborate.
Cardinals at Falcons - I take the Falcons as Kurt Warner attempts to keep his job for at least one more week. Please note that it was a mere two weeks ago that I almost picked Arizona over Seattle, calling Arizona my surprise team with an offense capable of duplicating the 2000 Rams. Whoops. I apologize.
Chargers at Ravens - The Ravens offense is as bad as it ever was. I won't go this route, ohh okay I will: If the Browns had Gary Baxter starting alongside Leigh Bodden last week, as opposed to Devon Holly, the Ravens score six points in a loss to the Browns. This week, the Chargers come in and win a real defensive battle. Phil Rivers better not give this game away with turnovers. This is an easy win for the Chargers even if they punt the ball ten times. NO TURNOVERS.
Vikings at Bills - This game is a perfect reason why I usually don't pick every game. Nobody cares whether I predict the winner in this game. I like the Vikings though.
Saints at Panthers - I refuse to abandon the Panthers, despite their early season struggles. I am going to ride this team as far as they are willing to take me. I like them at home against the Saints who could have a letdown after Monday night's game. Delhomme and the Panthers had a real gutsy effort in Tampa Bay in a must win last week. I think today will be a continuation of their revival.
Dolphins at Texans - Dolphins. Culpepper better play better. Ha, I just realized that line. But I'll keep it. Texans will surprise a team this year and I think it will be a home game but I am still bitter about taking them over Washington last week.
49ers at Chiefs - Larry Johnson should find a way to carry the team to victory in spite of Damon Huard. It's amazing to think this guy is still getting paid to play quarterback in the NFL. The 49ers are an up and coming team but Arrowhead is a tough place to get a road win and I am not sure I see it.
Colts at Jets - The Colts are so boring sometimes. Why can't they be more inconsistent? They surprised me against Jacksonville last week so I will now most likely pick them each week because chances are I'll go 13-3 with them at worst.
Cowboys at Titans - Cowboys, but I can't get over how insane TO is. I made a brilliant prediction earlier this season in regards to a fantasy owner's batch of receivers. Referencing TO, Deion Branch, and Ashley Lelie, I asked: "will the soap opera that is the receiving corp on this team produce as much drama on the field as they do off the field?" Damn, I look good.
Patriots at Bengals - I don't see the Patriots being able to stop the Bengals balanced offensive attack. Pittsburgh couldn't do it last week and the Bengals didn't even play that well. I see the Bengals winning in a high scoring affair.
Jaguars at Redskins - Jaguars. I dislike the makeup of the Redskins vehemently. Everybody is making a big deal out of the fact that they beat the Texans last week. Wow, I am impresssed. A hint of sarcasm.
Seahawks at Bears - I don't see how the Seahawks can win this game without Shaun Alexander. I am taking the Bears but I have a bad feeling about it so don't cite me when you place your bets. Hmm, I am taking the Bears because I like their defense but something tells me the Bears as a team aren't as good as their record.
Packers at Eagles - Who decided this would be a good Monday night affair? Thanks for ruining my week before Tuesday. Eagles. But seriously the teams were a combined 10-22 last year. Hey, I have a good idea. Let's pair the teams on primetime, that'll get good ratings.
Browns at Raiders - I love my Browns again but I sincerely hope this is the game where they finally score more than twenty points. It's been so long. I just want an entertaining easy victory. Is that so much to ask for against a hapless Raider squad?
Lions at Rams - I will take the Rams and their running attack. Will Roy Williams shut his mouth soon? He continues to make stupid comments that leave everybody including his teammates wondering what team he is watching.
There you have it. Hopefully, this week makes me look good. I felt bad about last week. Trouble sleeping etc...unemployment. You know all the stresses of a kid broke, living at home. I do have a job now (for the record).
Cardinals at Falcons - I take the Falcons as Kurt Warner attempts to keep his job for at least one more week. Please note that it was a mere two weeks ago that I almost picked Arizona over Seattle, calling Arizona my surprise team with an offense capable of duplicating the 2000 Rams. Whoops. I apologize.
Chargers at Ravens - The Ravens offense is as bad as it ever was. I won't go this route, ohh okay I will: If the Browns had Gary Baxter starting alongside Leigh Bodden last week, as opposed to Devon Holly, the Ravens score six points in a loss to the Browns. This week, the Chargers come in and win a real defensive battle. Phil Rivers better not give this game away with turnovers. This is an easy win for the Chargers even if they punt the ball ten times. NO TURNOVERS.
Vikings at Bills - This game is a perfect reason why I usually don't pick every game. Nobody cares whether I predict the winner in this game. I like the Vikings though.
Saints at Panthers - I refuse to abandon the Panthers, despite their early season struggles. I am going to ride this team as far as they are willing to take me. I like them at home against the Saints who could have a letdown after Monday night's game. Delhomme and the Panthers had a real gutsy effort in Tampa Bay in a must win last week. I think today will be a continuation of their revival.
Dolphins at Texans - Dolphins. Culpepper better play better. Ha, I just realized that line. But I'll keep it. Texans will surprise a team this year and I think it will be a home game but I am still bitter about taking them over Washington last week.
49ers at Chiefs - Larry Johnson should find a way to carry the team to victory in spite of Damon Huard. It's amazing to think this guy is still getting paid to play quarterback in the NFL. The 49ers are an up and coming team but Arrowhead is a tough place to get a road win and I am not sure I see it.
Colts at Jets - The Colts are so boring sometimes. Why can't they be more inconsistent? They surprised me against Jacksonville last week so I will now most likely pick them each week because chances are I'll go 13-3 with them at worst.
Cowboys at Titans - Cowboys, but I can't get over how insane TO is. I made a brilliant prediction earlier this season in regards to a fantasy owner's batch of receivers. Referencing TO, Deion Branch, and Ashley Lelie, I asked: "will the soap opera that is the receiving corp on this team produce as much drama on the field as they do off the field?" Damn, I look good.
Patriots at Bengals - I don't see the Patriots being able to stop the Bengals balanced offensive attack. Pittsburgh couldn't do it last week and the Bengals didn't even play that well. I see the Bengals winning in a high scoring affair.
Jaguars at Redskins - Jaguars. I dislike the makeup of the Redskins vehemently. Everybody is making a big deal out of the fact that they beat the Texans last week. Wow, I am impresssed. A hint of sarcasm.
Seahawks at Bears - I don't see how the Seahawks can win this game without Shaun Alexander. I am taking the Bears but I have a bad feeling about it so don't cite me when you place your bets. Hmm, I am taking the Bears because I like their defense but something tells me the Bears as a team aren't as good as their record.
Packers at Eagles - Who decided this would be a good Monday night affair? Thanks for ruining my week before Tuesday. Eagles. But seriously the teams were a combined 10-22 last year. Hey, I have a good idea. Let's pair the teams on primetime, that'll get good ratings.
Browns at Raiders - I love my Browns again but I sincerely hope this is the game where they finally score more than twenty points. It's been so long. I just want an entertaining easy victory. Is that so much to ask for against a hapless Raider squad?
Lions at Rams - I will take the Rams and their running attack. Will Roy Williams shut his mouth soon? He continues to make stupid comments that leave everybody including his teammates wondering what team he is watching.
There you have it. Hopefully, this week makes me look good. I felt bad about last week. Trouble sleeping etc...unemployment. You know all the stresses of a kid broke, living at home. I do have a job now (for the record).
# posted by Nate @ 12:54 PM 
