JP: Last week proved one thing to me: I have no f’ing clue. I might as well be throwing a coin in the air to predict these games. But, this could be the week I go undefeated!!!
BB: The Yardstick had a lot of good things to say last week. Let’s hope the trend continues.
JP: Bengals by 3 over Steelers
I don’t know why, but I think the Bengals are going to put up a hell of a game at home. Something really bothered me about the way the Steelers lost on Sunday night.
BB: Steelers by 5 over Bengals
These cats aren’t Bengals. I have a Bengal, and even he is embarrassed by this team. They’re pussies.
JP: Titans by 6 over Raiders
It’s not exactly a QB controversy, but I was floored that Kerry Collins channeled his Penn State days last week. Nobody does more with less than the Titans. The novelty of Lane Kiffin is beginning to wear off for the Raiders.
BB: Titans by 7 over Raiders
The Raiders have nothing but pride to lose here. Oh…no, wait. That’s already gone, too. Oh well.
JP: Giants by 4 quid over Dolphins
“‘Ello, ‘ow are ‘ou?” I can’t imagine this being a good game. Transatlantic flights, awful food and worse weather cannot help a football team. Can you imagine the look on these guys’ faces when they see the teeth on some of the groupies? If the Dolphins get blown out, they shouldn’t come back.
BB: Giants by 10 over Dolphins
I actually wouldn’t be surprised if the G-men win by 20 here. Most fans in Miami are actually happy they are missing out on 12.5% of their home games this season.
JP: Colts by 7 over Panthers
Short week for the Colts, but they’re still quite good. Panthers are starting the Great Vincenzo. He will be flabbergasted by how quickly Freeney is on top of him and how fast the Colts D is. Hasn’t seen anything like this in awhile.
BB: Colts by 12 over Panthers
No one, and I mean not one person, is giving the Panthers a chance in this game. Who am I to argue?
JP: Lions by 1 over Bears
The Bears will probably stick with this up and down routine all season. I’m fairly sure they’re pretty much the same team as the Panthers. Have you ever seen them in the same place?
BB: Bears by 2 over Lions
I’ve always wondered who would win in a fight between a bear and a lion. I’d much rather see a fight between Kitna and Urlacher, though.
JP: Bills by 7 over Jets
If Boston is having one of the great sports runs in the history of any city, how would you describe New York right now? If you took away the Giants, the city would have nothing. The Trent Edwards “Thank God I don’t get sacked on every other down like I did at Stanford” Experience rolls on.
BB: Jets by 1 over Bills
Chad Pennington makes a case for keeping his job after a masterful one-point victory over the powerful Bills.
JP: Browns by 3 over Rams
I don’t expect the Rams to win at all after that 20+ point loss to a pretty bad Seahawks team. Let’s just pray the Browns put up some points.
BB: Browns by 2 over Rams
Hard to believe some of us are taking the Browns to win on the road this late into the season. Baa-ah.
JP: Saints by 10 over 49ers
The Saints can still win their division! I think they realize as bad as they were to start, if they put together a bit of a streak the playoffs are within reach. So, how’s that whole Mike Nolan going Frisco?
BB: Saints by 5 over 49ers
Alex Smith and frank Gore are back to save the franchise. The Niners might actually gain 200 yards on offense, next week.
JP: Patriots by 17 over Redskins
Insert Patriots joke here.
BB: Patriots by 14 over Redskins
Two Patriots walk into a bar and order a beer. A man walks up to them and asks if they are going to watch the Red Sox play in the World Series later that day. One Patriot doesn’t answer. The other asks, “Who?”
JP: Vikings by 2 over Eagles
The Vikes shouldn’t even consider throwing the ball. They should run Peterson or Taylor on every single down. Throw in a QB draw every now and then and you have a gameplan. After letting last week slip away, can the Eagles recover? I think not, as Andy Reid pursues his police career.
BB: Vikings by 1 over Eagles
Jon’s right. Just change Vikings to Eagles and replace Peterson or Taylor with Westbrook.
JP: Jaguars by 6 over Bucs
So, that Leftwich trade really worked out for everyone didn’t it? Quinn Grey is one of the few NFL QB’s that looks legitimately scared when he plays. But I don’t think the Tampa offense has enough to get ahead and make them throw. Jones-Drew and Taylor get their run on.
BB: Bucs by 3 over Jags
The Bucs lost last week because of dumb mistakes. The Jags lost last week because they are dumb. You can fix mistakes.
JP: Chargers by 13 over Texans
The Bolts were already pulling it together but I think the fires will cause them to take it to the next level. Living in CA, it’s been a crazy week and something like a football game will be a welcome diversion.
BB: Chargers by 7 over Texans
I think it is about time for another game-winning LT2 touchdown toss.
JP: Broncos by 7 over Packers
Why not? Broncos get a long week to prepare for Favre and the anemic Packers run game. If they can defend the pass, I don’t see how the Pack can win.
BB: Packers by 3 over Broncos
All it will take is one blocked field goal at the end of the game and the Pack walk off the field victorious.