9-24-06 NFL Week 3 Picks
Best Pick Record = 2-0
Strong Pick Record = 1-1
Regular Pick Record = 2-0
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Chicago @ Minnesota
Best Bet = Chicago -3
Chicago seem to have something special going
this year. They now have an offense that is
producing, which compliments their stellar
defense. Minnesota is 2-0, but have won each
game by only 3 points, both to two teams that
did not have there best 2 players in Clinton
Portis and Steve Smith. With those two
playing, the Vikings are more than likely
0-2, and this line is probably a touchdown
instead of a field goal. Rex Grossman is the
biggest surprise thus far in the NFL, and has
to be playing with an extreme amount of
confidence. Even with an average offensive
performance, Chicago will close this one out
by the 4th quarter.
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Baltimore @ Cleveland
Best Bet = Baltimore -7
This game should be in the Ravens hands by
halftime. This Ravens defense will eat the
Browns alive. The Browns also have some
injuries in DT Orpheus Roye, who is out, and
Wille McGinest is listed as questionable,
Gary Baxter is doubtful,and WR Joe Jurevicius
will likely not play. Baltimore will plain
and simple put the clamps down in this one
giving each teams opposite records.
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Atlanta @ New Orleans
Best Bet = Atlanta -3
I know there's alot of hype for this game
being the first game at the Superdome since
Katrina, Reggie Bush's first national TV game,
and both teams being 2-0, and not to mention
it's the MNF game. The Saints are gonna come
out fighting, but in the end the Falcons are
the ones who will have the last blow. Vick is
doing his thing, while Warren Dunn is quietly
leading the league in rushing. Their defense
has been outstanding as well, making the
Falcons one of the most well rounded teams.
Despite all the emotion on the Saints team,
Atlanta will spoil the homecoming with a road
win.
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Atlanta @ New Orleans
Best Bet = UNDER 43.5 Pts
I just see this game being a hard fought
ballgame, with every yard meaning something.
Atlanta just isn't a high powered scoring
team, and are playing excellent defense. Both
teams like to keep it on the ground, which
eats up alot of clock. Would be shocked if
this one ended up being a shootout.
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Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Strong Pick = UNDER 43 pts
These teams hate eachother and will play a
grind it out type of game. After watching the
Steelers last monday night, I don't see them
making a huge turn around in this one. Ben
Roethlisberger looked rusty,confused and
scared to take a hit after having his
appendix taking out two weeks earlier. Not
having Randle El in the line up to keep
defenses on edge with the trick play and over
the middle routes, really hurts the offense.
Hines Ward seems to be the only serious threat
so far in the line-up, and will probably be
double teamed in most passing situations.
Cincinnati have only given up 27 points in two
games so far, and one of those games holding
the Chiefs to 10 points,who are one of the
better offensive teams in the league.
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N.Y. Jets @ Buffalo
Strong Pick = Buffalo -5.5
The Bills are off to a good start and
seem to be a better team than anticipated.
They're coming off a road win against Maimi,
who was supposed to contend for the AFC East
division. They should have beat the Patriots
in the home opener as well. They terrorized
both teams with pass rushes, giving little
time for recievers to run their routes. New
York QB Chad Pennington has been putting up
huge passing numbers, mostly because of a
lack of a run game with starter Curtis Martin
out indefinetely, forcing the Jets to air it
out. I look for Buffalo to expose this and go
into shutdown mode. The Jets also have a few
key injuries with WR Laveranues Coles, who is
questionable, and their offensive line is
pretty banged up as well.
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Chicago @ Minnesota
Strong Pick = UNDER 35 pts
We all know about Chicago's stellar defense.
They only gave up seven points in two games
this year. Minnesota has been fairing well
on the defensive side of the ball also, only
giving up 29 total in two games so far. Rex
Grossman will more than likely cool off a bit
and the Bears will take to the ground and try
to wear the Vikings out in this one.
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Washington @ Houston
Strong Pick = Washington -3.5
With their team leader, Clinton Portis, back
in the starting line-up after a shoulder
injury in the pre-season, the Skins look to
get back to their winning ways under coach
Joe Gibbs. Washington is alot better than
their 0-2 record, but with Portis out, it
allowed their opponents to focus more on
their talented recievers. Houston is just not
that good, and the Skins are pretty good on
both sides of the ball when healthy. I look
for them to bounce back and get a much needed
win in Houston.
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Green Bay @ Detriot
Regular Pick = Detriot -6.5
Detriot's offense has been a huge letdown so
far, only scoring a combined 16 points in two
games. What a better team to play than the
Packers to get out of a slump. GB has given
up 60 points in their first two games this
year, mostly via the air. GB RB Ahmad Green,
is playing with a hurt hamstring as well,
which will hamper his game. GB is just a bad
team who will be trailing early, causing
Brett Favre to play catch up, which usely
results in turnovers.
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Carolina @ Tampa Bay
Regular Pick = Carolina -3
Steve Smith has practiced the last two days,
and will more than likely play in this one.
Carolina need to start stepping up before
they watch their season go down the drain
already with an 0-2 record. Something in
Tampa Bay just isn't ticking, being outscored
41-3 in their first two outings. QB Chris
Simms will more than likely be playing for
his starting job. Coach John Gruden won't
have much of a choice to go with someone else
if his young QB has another bad outing. I
believe Simms will step it up somewhat,
knowing that he'll probably be riding the
pine if he don't perform this week. The Buc's
defense is pretty banged up, with 2 starters
out and 3 more questionable. This game might
be worth waiting til just before kickoff to
make sure that Smith is playing. If he is,
I'd say this game is as close to a lock as
they come.
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Carolina @ Tampa Bay
Regular Pick OVER 33.5
Both teams are hurt on the defensive game.
Carolina have 2 starters out, and Tampa Bay
have 2 out and 3 are questionable. , Steve
Smith will more than likely be back, even not
being at 100% demands a double team which
opens up the field for other guys to make
plays. Chris Simms and the rest of the Buc's
offense have something to prove after only
posting 3 points in 2 games this year. This
is why the O/U is so low, along with Steve
Smith not being a guarantee to play. The
weather is projected to be clear and in the
high 80's as well.
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St.Louis @ Arizona
Regular Pick = OVER 45 pts
What the heck, two high powered offenses
with great wide recievers, and not to great
defenses. Worth the risk.
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Best Pick Record = 2-0
Strong Pick Record = 1-1
Regular Pick Record = 2-0
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Chicago @ Minnesota
Best Bet = Chicago -3
Chicago seem to have something special going
this year. They now have an offense that is
producing, which compliments their stellar
defense. Minnesota is 2-0, but have won each
game by only 3 points, both to two teams that
did not have there best 2 players in Clinton
Portis and Steve Smith. With those two
playing, the Vikings are more than likely
0-2, and this line is probably a touchdown
instead of a field goal. Rex Grossman is the
biggest surprise thus far in the NFL, and has
to be playing with an extreme amount of
confidence. Even with an average offensive
performance, Chicago will close this one out
by the 4th quarter.
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Baltimore @ Cleveland
Best Bet = Baltimore -7
This game should be in the Ravens hands by
halftime. This Ravens defense will eat the
Browns alive. The Browns also have some
injuries in DT Orpheus Roye, who is out, and
Wille McGinest is listed as questionable,
Gary Baxter is doubtful,and WR Joe Jurevicius
will likely not play. Baltimore will plain
and simple put the clamps down in this one
giving each teams opposite records.
--------------------------------------------
Atlanta @ New Orleans
Best Bet = Atlanta -3
I know there's alot of hype for this game
being the first game at the Superdome since
Katrina, Reggie Bush's first national TV game,
and both teams being 2-0, and not to mention
it's the MNF game. The Saints are gonna come
out fighting, but in the end the Falcons are
the ones who will have the last blow. Vick is
doing his thing, while Warren Dunn is quietly
leading the league in rushing. Their defense
has been outstanding as well, making the
Falcons one of the most well rounded teams.
Despite all the emotion on the Saints team,
Atlanta will spoil the homecoming with a road
win.
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Atlanta @ New Orleans
Best Bet = UNDER 43.5 Pts
I just see this game being a hard fought
ballgame, with every yard meaning something.
Atlanta just isn't a high powered scoring
team, and are playing excellent defense. Both
teams like to keep it on the ground, which
eats up alot of clock. Would be shocked if
this one ended up being a shootout.
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Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Strong Pick = UNDER 43 pts
These teams hate eachother and will play a
grind it out type of game. After watching the
Steelers last monday night, I don't see them
making a huge turn around in this one. Ben
Roethlisberger looked rusty,confused and
scared to take a hit after having his
appendix taking out two weeks earlier. Not
having Randle El in the line up to keep
defenses on edge with the trick play and over
the middle routes, really hurts the offense.
Hines Ward seems to be the only serious threat
so far in the line-up, and will probably be
double teamed in most passing situations.
Cincinnati have only given up 27 points in two
games so far, and one of those games holding
the Chiefs to 10 points,who are one of the
better offensive teams in the league.
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N.Y. Jets @ Buffalo
Strong Pick = Buffalo -5.5
The Bills are off to a good start and
seem to be a better team than anticipated.
They're coming off a road win against Maimi,
who was supposed to contend for the AFC East
division. They should have beat the Patriots
in the home opener as well. They terrorized
both teams with pass rushes, giving little
time for recievers to run their routes. New
York QB Chad Pennington has been putting up
huge passing numbers, mostly because of a
lack of a run game with starter Curtis Martin
out indefinetely, forcing the Jets to air it
out. I look for Buffalo to expose this and go
into shutdown mode. The Jets also have a few
key injuries with WR Laveranues Coles, who is
questionable, and their offensive line is
pretty banged up as well.
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Chicago @ Minnesota
Strong Pick = UNDER 35 pts
We all know about Chicago's stellar defense.
They only gave up seven points in two games
this year. Minnesota has been fairing well
on the defensive side of the ball also, only
giving up 29 total in two games so far. Rex
Grossman will more than likely cool off a bit
and the Bears will take to the ground and try
to wear the Vikings out in this one.
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Washington @ Houston
Strong Pick = Washington -3.5
With their team leader, Clinton Portis, back
in the starting line-up after a shoulder
injury in the pre-season, the Skins look to
get back to their winning ways under coach
Joe Gibbs. Washington is alot better than
their 0-2 record, but with Portis out, it
allowed their opponents to focus more on
their talented recievers. Houston is just not
that good, and the Skins are pretty good on
both sides of the ball when healthy. I look
for them to bounce back and get a much needed
win in Houston.
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Green Bay @ Detriot
Regular Pick = Detriot -6.5
Detriot's offense has been a huge letdown so
far, only scoring a combined 16 points in two
games. What a better team to play than the
Packers to get out of a slump. GB has given
up 60 points in their first two games this
year, mostly via the air. GB RB Ahmad Green,
is playing with a hurt hamstring as well,
which will hamper his game. GB is just a bad
team who will be trailing early, causing
Brett Favre to play catch up, which usely
results in turnovers.
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Carolina @ Tampa Bay
Regular Pick = Carolina -3
Steve Smith has practiced the last two days,
and will more than likely play in this one.
Carolina need to start stepping up before
they watch their season go down the drain
already with an 0-2 record. Something in
Tampa Bay just isn't ticking, being outscored
41-3 in their first two outings. QB Chris
Simms will more than likely be playing for
his starting job. Coach John Gruden won't
have much of a choice to go with someone else
if his young QB has another bad outing. I
believe Simms will step it up somewhat,
knowing that he'll probably be riding the
pine if he don't perform this week. The Buc's
defense is pretty banged up, with 2 starters
out and 3 more questionable. This game might
be worth waiting til just before kickoff to
make sure that Smith is playing. If he is,
I'd say this game is as close to a lock as
they come.
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Carolina @ Tampa Bay
Regular Pick OVER 33.5
Both teams are hurt on the defensive game.
Carolina have 2 starters out, and Tampa Bay
have 2 out and 3 are questionable. , Steve
Smith will more than likely be back, even not
being at 100% demands a double team which
opens up the field for other guys to make
plays. Chris Simms and the rest of the Buc's
offense have something to prove after only
posting 3 points in 2 games this year. This
is why the O/U is so low, along with Steve
Smith not being a guarantee to play. The
weather is projected to be clear and in the
high 80's as well.
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St.Louis @ Arizona
Regular Pick = OVER 45 pts
What the heck, two high powered offenses
with great wide recievers, and not to great
defenses. Worth the risk.
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