Standings
Rutz: 42-36-1
Joe: 35-43-1
Jeff: 32-41-1
Ryan: 27-41-1
Brad: 23-55
Rutz
Memphis -3.5 over Wake Forest
The Tigers have an outstanding offense, even without Darnell Henderson, and could roll right over the Demon Deacons.
Northern Illinois +2.5 over UAB
UNI had a crazy comeback at the end of the season after starting 1-3, don't underestimate the Huskies.
App State -7.5 over MTSU
Why not?
Tulane -4 over Louisiana-Lafayette.
NFL
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| Although the Packers are in shambles, Aaron Rodgers is still a bad man (Photo creds to The Denver Post) |
Green Bay +5.5 over Chicago
I'll believe the Bears can put away Aaron Rodgers when I see it. I hope I'm wrong and Chicago kills them as they should.
New Orleans -6 over Carolina
The Saints have looked a little roughshod, but the Panthers are falling apart.
Seattle -4 over San Francisco
The Seahawks are starting to play some excellent defense and it should lead to a comfortable win here.
Dallas +3 over Indianapolis
Defense travels. The Cowboys win straight-up.
Jeff
College
Georgia Southern -3 over Eastern Michigan
App State -7 over MTSU
UAB -2.5 over Northern Illinois
San Diego State +3 over Ohio
NFL
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| Mack the Knife (Photo creds to NBC Sports). |
Texans -7 over Jets
The Jets aren't good.
Bears -5.5 over Packers
Green Bay's offense won't be able to do anything against Kahlil Mack and Co.
Dolphins +7.5 over Vikings
I'm surprised this is such a large spread. Miami is playing well, so I expect them to keep it close against Minnesota.
Jaguars -7.5 over Redskins
Washington could have made a run in the playoffs until they lost their entire system of QB's to injuries. Jacksonville stinks too, but give me the Jags.
Ryan
College
Fresno -6 over Arizona St
App st -6.5 vs MTD
USF +2.5 over Marshall
N Illinois 2.5 vs. UAB
Browns +2.5 over Broncos
Cleveland. Best team in football. Baker throws for 2 TD's and runs for another in prime time. Browns by 7.
Detroit +1 vs. Buffalo
Oakland +3 vs. Cincy
Dolphins +9 against Vikings
9 is a lot of points to give up, especially when your offense is as stagnant as Minnesota’s.
Joe
College
APP State (-7) over MTSU
The Mountaineers have gone from a glorified FCS team to a legit contender. Expect them to continue their progress with a bowl game triumph.
Wake Forest (+3.5) over Memphis
Memphis without Darnell Henderson= Huge yikes. Wake Forest takes advantage and gets the win.
North Texas (+7) over Utah State
Mason Fine is one of the more underrated quarterbacks in college football, and I think the Mean Green's offense is good enough to give Utah State a game and most importantly, cover the spread.
Tulane (-3) over Louisiana
Screw it
NFL
Patriots (-2) over Steelers
I don't think New England wipes the floor with Pittsburgh, and if the Pats beat Miami last week, I'd actually feel pretty confident in the Steelers getting back on track at home. Tom Brady coming off a loss, however, is bad news.
Broncos (-2.5) over Browns
As much as I enjoy what Cleveland is doing, I can't bet against Denver at home. Phillip Lindsey is quietly developing into one of football's best running backs, and Denver is fighting for a playoff spot. While the Browns are certainly much improved, I don't see them getting a win on the road in primetime. I'd love to be wrong.
Giants (+1) over Titans
New York has been playing much better football in recent weeks and, honestly, could be in the thick of an NFC East title race had a few more things gone its way early in the season. Tennessee's run defense is mediocre at best, so expect Saquon to have a field day and lead the G-Men to a win.
Ravens (-7.5) over Bucs
Baltimore is in a solid position to win the AFC North, and assuming the Steelers lose Sunday, the Ravens will improve their chances this week. Tampa is a bad football team, and I don't see the Bucs slowing down Lamar Jackson and a Ravens squad that has a lot to play for.
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