NFL Week 11 Discussion
I am not concentrating solely on NFL as I have called it a season in NCAA. I just want to briefly run through some games and get a discussion going on amongst the board.
Oakland +9.5 vs KC - While Oakland is viewed as the most pathetic excuse for a football team, their defense ha snot played poorly other than a groin shot to Jeremy Stevens
. I believe this is a low scoring game as the total suggests. Herm is still one of the most conservative coaches next to Marty and I do not see a blowout here. Green will make his first start and a quick "rusty turnover" could make it an uphill climb for KC.
Indy vs Dallas +1 - Colts will be playin their 3rd road game in 4 weeks vs a team who has a very balanced offense. While I know there are strong feelings as to why the Colts will win by most bettors, I see Dallas with a great opportunity to win here. It is going to require holding Manning under 300 yards and Jones/Barber to combine for 160-175 yards rushing.
Cincy vs NO -3.5 - I think this line should be closer to 5. Brees has proven he is one of the better QB's in the league and I just see these two teams going in different directions. NO is on the verge of making the playoffs and and Cincy has provwen that while thier offense "looks" to be back on track, that they have yet to be able to hold a lead. Not so sure it gets any easier in the Superdome.
Pittsburgh vs Cleveland +3.5 - Cleveland looks to have some confidence growing. As many points as Pitt has put up in recent games, I see these as a dog fight. Troy P has been cleared after a concussion for this weeks game, but I still have to wonder how he will hold up. Droughns is said to be out and I need to find out his status, but in what should be a defensive game I lean to the Browns. Will Ben go back to throwing INT's or resemble his performance from last week?
Tenn vs Philly -13 - I always try to spot one of those blowout games. As crazy as the NFL gets there always seems to be 1 game that pans out how it is "supposed" to. I think the line is this high for a reason. Philly had an impressive win vs a better defensive team in Washington, so I see this line about right in Lincoln. Rumor has it that Andy Reid will be doing less of the playcalling as he wants to see more of a balanced attack.
Atlanta +4 vs Baltimore - Ray Lewis is out and I actually like Atlanta in this spot. They look like world beaters vs great teams and they look like a JV squad vs teams like Detroit. Baltimore has won their last two games by a minimal margin.
Seattle vs SF +4 - 49ers play well at home and even though Alexander is expected to play Holmgren said he will not play the entire game. I actually expected this gameplan from Mike as he might be a bit more conservative considering the matchup here. I really don't like laying points with Seneca Wallace.
New England vs GB +5.5 - Pats off 2 losses.....hmmm....I actually want to play the Pack in this spot. Green has been running well lately and in doing so it has taken pressure off of Favre which has limited his INT's.
Oakland +9.5 vs KC - While Oakland is viewed as the most pathetic excuse for a football team, their defense ha snot played poorly other than a groin shot to Jeremy Stevens
. I believe this is a low scoring game as the total suggests. Herm is still one of the most conservative coaches next to Marty and I do not see a blowout here. Green will make his first start and a quick "rusty turnover" could make it an uphill climb for KC.Indy vs Dallas +1 - Colts will be playin their 3rd road game in 4 weeks vs a team who has a very balanced offense. While I know there are strong feelings as to why the Colts will win by most bettors, I see Dallas with a great opportunity to win here. It is going to require holding Manning under 300 yards and Jones/Barber to combine for 160-175 yards rushing.
Cincy vs NO -3.5 - I think this line should be closer to 5. Brees has proven he is one of the better QB's in the league and I just see these two teams going in different directions. NO is on the verge of making the playoffs and and Cincy has provwen that while thier offense "looks" to be back on track, that they have yet to be able to hold a lead. Not so sure it gets any easier in the Superdome.
Pittsburgh vs Cleveland +3.5 - Cleveland looks to have some confidence growing. As many points as Pitt has put up in recent games, I see these as a dog fight. Troy P has been cleared after a concussion for this weeks game, but I still have to wonder how he will hold up. Droughns is said to be out and I need to find out his status, but in what should be a defensive game I lean to the Browns. Will Ben go back to throwing INT's or resemble his performance from last week?
Tenn vs Philly -13 - I always try to spot one of those blowout games. As crazy as the NFL gets there always seems to be 1 game that pans out how it is "supposed" to. I think the line is this high for a reason. Philly had an impressive win vs a better defensive team in Washington, so I see this line about right in Lincoln. Rumor has it that Andy Reid will be doing less of the playcalling as he wants to see more of a balanced attack.
Atlanta +4 vs Baltimore - Ray Lewis is out and I actually like Atlanta in this spot. They look like world beaters vs great teams and they look like a JV squad vs teams like Detroit. Baltimore has won their last two games by a minimal margin.
Seattle vs SF +4 - 49ers play well at home and even though Alexander is expected to play Holmgren said he will not play the entire game. I actually expected this gameplan from Mike as he might be a bit more conservative considering the matchup here. I really don't like laying points with Seneca Wallace.
New England vs GB +5.5 - Pats off 2 losses.....hmmm....I actually want to play the Pack in this spot. Green has been running well lately and in doing so it has taken pressure off of Favre which has limited his INT's.
