Last week: 4-0(100%)
Against the spread: 0-2(0%)
Lock-of-the-week: 0-1(0%)
Weekly Super Bowl Prediction: Chargers 7, Eagles 6
What a bizarre week. I nailed all of my picks, but didn't even get one right against the number. This week has a very similar slate of games. The NFC is just as wide open as ever, while the fat has been removed in the AFC. When in doubt, go with the home teams. Especially this week, when all four of those home teams got a week to sit back and dissect their potential opponent.
Indianapolis(12-4) at Baltimore(13-3)
This is a tempting game for gamblers everywhere. In fact, its tempting to bet on either team. The Colts finally put their defense together, and they ran the ball effectively, an absolute must for winning in the playoffs. Plus, Peyton Manning can't be that bad two weeks in a row, can he? Yes he can. Its my take-it-to-Wendover-lock-of-the-week: Ravens(-4) 21, Colts 14
Philadelphia(10-6) at New Orleans(10-6)
This is the closest game of the week, in my opinion. The Saints aren't the best team, but they do get homefield advantage. Philly is the best 'team' left in the NFC. But when people describe a squad as a 'team' like I just did, that's code for: not very much talent. It'll be a close one: Saints 21, Eagles 18(OT)
Seattle(9-7) at Chicago(13-3)
After all the talk about Rex Grossman and his struggles, its interesting to see such a huge line for the Bears. The bookies have Chi-town giving 9. That seems like a lot. But they don't build billion dollar casinos because these guys don't know what they're doing. Bears 38, Hawks 28
New England(12-4) at San Diego(14-2)
This is the toughest game to pick. The Pats look like they're back in 2004 form, while the Chargers have a team-of-destiny feel. Who wins? Go with the home team. Bolts 14, Pats 7
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