NFL Week 4 Picks!

Last Week's Record: 7-8-1
Overall Record: 21-34-1

HOME TEAMS IN CAPS

KANSAS CITY (+9) over Denver

Cleveland (+3) over CINCINNATI

JACKSONVILLE (-7) over Houston

NEW YORK JETS (-1) over Arizona

NEW ORLEANS (-5) over San Francisco

CAROLINA (-7) over Atlanta

TENNESSEE (-3) over Minnesota

Green Bay (+1) over TAMPA BAY

ST. LOUIS (+8) over Buffalo

San Diego (-7) over OAKLAND

DALLAS (-11) over Washington

Philadelphia (-3) over Chicago

PITTSBURGH (-5) over Baltimore

Another Week, Another Shootout Win

Seriously, these shootouts are great for the FOX, CBS, ESPN, and the NFL Network, but they are killing me. The Broncos' 34-32 victory over New Orleans in Week 3 is a combination of thrilling, exciting and troubling to me. The Broncos simply can't stop anyone. No defense can stop Denver. It looks like I am watching an Arena league game every week. I think Denver is looking to set the record for "Most Games Selected for NFL Replay" each week. I'll take it and I'm psyched to be 3-0, but how about a 23-17 game once in a while. Some quick points about this week's game: First, not since 2000 has Denver had such an explosive offense. The Broncos can score points whenever they want from wherever on the field. The Broncos have scored 41, 39, and 34 points in 3 games. They have build 17-0, 21-3, and 21-3 leads in the first half in all of their three games. This offense is becoming a real juggernaut. Secondly, I know their defense is horrible, but build on these positives: The goal line stand near the end of the first half was huge, they stopped the 2 point conversion when the Saints went to tie it up at 34, and they stopped New Orleans on a 3rd and 1 and forced the Grammatica FG attempt, which he promptly missed. Third, a win is a win in the NFL and the Broncos are 3-0 for the first time since 2003. If we can somehow just stop someone please. Next week comes Tyler Thigpen and the Chiefs. That might be the perfect remedy. Please no let down. Go into Arrowhead and take care of business and put the lowly Chiefs away.

NFL Week 3 Picks!

Last Week's Record 4-10
Overall Record: 14-26

HOME TEAMS IN CAPS


Kansas City (+6) over ATLANTA

BUFFALO (-9) over Oakland

Houston (+4) over TENNESSEE

Cincinnatti (+13) over NEW YORK GIANTS

WASHINGTON (-3) over Arizona

Miami (+12) over NEW ENGLAND

CHICAGO (-3) over Tampa Bay

Carolina (+3) over MINNESOTA

St. Louis (+9) over SEATTLE

Detroit (+5) over SAN FRANCISCO

New Orleans (+5) over DENVER

PHILADELPHIA (-3) over Pittsburgh

Jacksonville (+4) over INDIANAPOLIS

Cleveland (+2) over BALTIMORE

Dallas (-3) over GREEN BAY

New York Jets (+8) over SAN DIEGO

Old Fashioned AFC West Shootout

Denver's thrilling 39-38 victory over San Diego was a throwback to the old classic AFL shootouts. It also had Denver's Invesco Field rocking like a classic 80s Elway comeback game in old Mild High. In one of the most exciting and controversial games of recent memory, Denver just threw its' hat in the AFC West ring. First, the Chargers got screwed. Ed Hoculi blew the fumble call and SD should have taken possession leading 38-31. The bottom line is that you don't give any wins back in the NFL, so from that stand point I don't feel bad at all. Second, Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall are establishing themselves as a top QB-WR duo in the NFL. They have picked up where they left off last season and look unstoppable. Third, Mike Shanahan has balls. This is why I love Shanny. He knew that his defense was shot and couldn't stop the Chargers and he had so much confidence in that offense, that he decided to end the game right there. It was a great call also because SD was so distraught about the fumble and about giving up the touchdown to Royal on 4th and goal. Overall, Sunday's victory was amazing and exciting and it was a throwback to old Bronco victories of the 8os.

The Dismantling in the Black Hole

If you scripted a better Week 1 for the Broncos, then I really don't think you can beat what happened in Oakland on Monday Night. Denver's 41-14 destruction of the Raiders was the perfect way to start the season. This was one of the those classic 97/98 Denver victories where the Broncos offense jumped out to a big lead, the defense did it's part on third down and in the red zone, and the other team's defensive coordinator was left to stratch his head and shrug his shoulders. First, Jay Cutler was the story for the Broncos' offense. Cutler played fantastic and throw in the fact that rookie receiver Eddie Royal played like an All-Pro instead of a rookie in his first game in the NFL. Cutler looked great, the receivers played great, the O-line was solid, and the running back trio of Selvin Young, Andre Hall, and Michael Pittman was effiecient. The Broncos looked the vintage Mike Shanahan led Broncos. Secondly, tip your cap to Shannny because he did a great job of putting together a superb game plan and dialed up so many great calls during the game. The Raiders were completely fooled and never knew what was coming. Shanahan is one of the best play callers in the business, and he simply destroyed the Raiders defense all night long. It was a great start to the season, and Denver's offense hasn't been that explosive in at least 3 seasons. I know it is only Week 1, but they got one down and have some confidence going in to Week 2. Up next is San Diego. I have been waiting for this game since Christmas Eve last year. A few things to remember if I am a Bronco player this week. First, remember how Rivers, Shaun Phillips, and the rest of the Chargers mocked and embarrassed our young QB last year. Also, remember how the Chargers buried the Broncos by the combined score of 64-6 in two games in '07. Lastly, the Chargers have won the last 2 games in Denver. Denver needs to reclaim their home field advantage over SD and send a message to the rest of the AFC West.


Last weeks picks: 10-6
Season Total:10-6


This week's picks:
Home team in UPPERCASE

KC (-3) over Oakland
CINCY (-1) over Tenn
Indy (-2) over MINNESOTA
DETROIT (+3) over Green Bay
CAROLINA (-3) over Chicago
ST.LOUIS (+9) over New York Giants
JAX (-5) over Buffalo
Atlanta (+7) over TAMPA BAY
SEATTLE (-7) over SF
Miami (+6) over ARIZONA
NY JETS (-1.5) over New England
HOUSTON (-4) over Baltimore
DENVER (+1.5) over San Diego
CLEVELAND (+6) over Pittsburgh
Philadelphia (+7) over DALLAS