[AdaBarber]

Arizona -2 Wish I could have caught it when they were getting points. However, I see the public still riding the luck train. I see that he gets up for the top teams then he is mediocre against mediocre competition. Plus the absence of Wayne has really shown how much he relied on this guy. TY Hilton is hit or miss. Against Arizona I think he will miss. Peterson and the Rookie of the Month don't have to worry about multiple threats. Fleener is their only threat. He won't do much to influence the outcome of this game. And where is the running game? Joe Public is riding the coattails of a number 1 pick who has not been scrutinized like his cohorts in Washington and San Francisco. Palmer is serviceable only because Fitzgerald gives him a legitimate target. The key to their offense is Ellington. I don't think the Colts will have an answer for him. The Colts will be on the field a heck of alot. Joe Public always chooses sexy. I choose defense especially when there is no threat of a running game, meaning the secondary does not have to play the run or commit to it. As long as Palmer does not turn the ball over more than 2 times I see the Cardinals making that playoff run.

[2daBank]

love zona as well.. sure indy has a better qb but besides that cards are the better team from coaching on down to pretty much every aspect of the game.. gl this week

[AdaBarber]

love zona as well.. sure indy has a better qb but besides that cards are the better team from coaching on down to pretty much every aspect of the game.. gl this week

Glad to see we are on the same side. GL to you as well.

[AdaBarber]

209 Tampa Bay +8

[Luv2Play2]

209 Tampa Bay +8

nice call..glad you had a nice time in the TBAY area..

[9ersPride]

Great job Ada..keep it up buddy.

[AdaBarber]

234 Washington +6

[AdaBarber]

Arizona -2 Win
209 Tampa Bay +8 Win
234 Washington +6 Loss



Season: 28 - 17 -1

[AdaBarber]

435 Arizona +3.5
444 Houston +7.5

[AdaBarber]

435 Arizona +3.5 Win
444 Houston +7.5 Win

Season: 30 - 17 -1

[AdaBarber]

137 Oakland +2.5
141 Carolina +3
143 Detroit +2.5
145 Miami +3
155 Seattle +2.5
160 Chicago -1

On St. Louis but I am trying to see if moves up a hook from 6 to 6.5.

Good luck men!

[AdaBarber]

Season: 30 - 17 -1

[AdaBarber]

I played this as well but it will not be included in the thread's record. Denver -12 Fitzy in Denver? Don't like. Peyton at home? I like. Denver at home? I love. Fitzy on the road? Turnovers. Denver scores! Just because it is at 12 do not let it discourage you. That is what they want. Denver in a political runoff!

[AdaBarber]

333 Baltimore +6
316 Cleveland +1.5
322 Miami +1
332 Pittsburgh +3

Good luck men! My birthday is tomorrow and I about to board this cruise. I won't be able to access often. Let's get this money honey!

[inTomWeTrust]

lol tooooooooot toooooooooo what reasoning on cleveland against bears alert?

[AdaBarber]

Week 14


137 Oakland +2.5 LOSS
141 Carolina +3 LOSS
143 Detroit +2.5 LOSS
145 Miami +3 WIN
155 Seattle +2.5 WIN
160 Chicago -1 WIN

WEEK 15

333 Baltimore +6 WIN
316 Cleveland +1.5 LOSS
322 Miami +1 WIN
332 Pittsburgh +3 WIN


Season: 36 - 21 -1

[AdaBarber]

102 Buffalo +3
106 Washington +3

Season: 36 - 21 -1

[AdaBarber]

113 Indianapolis +7

[AdaBarber]

102 Buffalo +3 WIN
106 Washington +3 WIN
113 Indianapolis +7 WIN

Season: 39 - 21 - 1

[AdaBarber]

I really like Atlanta in this one but this game has too many ways it can go. Atlanta will play hard. They are very well coached and they have pride. Too bad the brass went sexy in the offseason instead of shoring up the offensive line and having adequate backups in case of injuries. That they did not do so they suffered dearly with mediocre backups replacing future hall of famers and studs. Hey, I guess after a few years of being close they did not consider the injury factor. Anyway, Atlanta has played well recently because they are a good organization that will always right themselves. They play hard tonight and show the public that this was just a fluke of a season.

On the other hand, San Fran can go ballistic and put this game out of reach by halftime. Yes, they can. Will they? That is the $20,000 question. Frank Gore needs some rest. Of course they can deploy him at will and he can shine with 75% effort against the Falcons. I really do not think that San Fran will. I think they will give him a rest throughout this game. San Fran knows they can win this game with a B game plan. Will they? Who knows.

Too many questions to be answered in this one because we do not know how San Fran or Atlanta will take this game. Too many variables for a game that has two teams that can have different outlooks from quarter to quarter.

If I did play this game I would take Atlanta and the under. I hope San Fran lays off because I am up in a fantasy championship game by 15 points and my opponent has Gore and San Fran's defense. It is a long shot for me to win but if San Fran rests Gore and allows Atlanta to score and stick around I just may pull it out.

Atlanta and my fantasy team. Riding the underdogs. Now you see why I am not playing this one. Good luck to those who have the balls to test the many situations being played in this contest!

Hmmmm. 18 games over .500 is a great season in the NFL!

[AdaBarber]

302 Atlanta +6.5
323 Tampa Bay +13
326 Oakland +11.5
328 Arizona +1

[AdaBarber]

Season: 39 - 21 - 1

[la cara]

hey barber why are you backing tampa in this spot here? I would be all over them if they were favored by at least 2 tds but anything under that I would think saints all they way? no? interested to see your view

[AdaBarber]

hey barber why are you backing tampa in this spot here? I would be all over them if they were favored by at least 2 tds but anything under that I would think saints all they way? no? interested to see your view

That is why I am backing them. Just because the Saints are home they should be favored by more. So Vegas is telling me that at home the Saints are only ten points better than Tampa Bay? That is minus the 3-4 pt homefield advantage. That is because it is true. Tampa Bay will play hard and try to play spoiler. Vegas made the spread enticing to Joe Public. I am not falling for it. That 1 point difference from reaching a 2 TD spread detracts a lot of people from taking TB. I am not falling for it. I have been wrong before but I am riding the logic I used all year. I try to read and think what is going on in the heads of the oddsmakers and the public.

Good luck!

[la cara]

That is why I am backing them. Just because the Saints are home they should be favored by more. So Vegas is telling me that at home the Saints are only ten points better than Tampa Bay? That is minus the 3-4 pt homefield advantage. That is because it is true. Tampa Bay will play hard and try to play spoiler. Vegas made the spread enticing to Joe Public. I am not falling for it. That 1 point difference from reaching a 2 TD spread detracts a lot of people from taking TB. I am not falling for it. I have been wrong before but I am riding the logic I used all year. I try to read and think what is going on in the heads of the oddsmakers and the public.

Good luck!

great point there A. so your saying if saints was -14 or -14.5 your all over the saints here?

[AdaBarber]

great point there A. so your saying if saints was -14 or -14.5 your all over the saints here?

Yes sir. I would give it a thought. Just by the Saints being home I would expect them to be favored by 14-17. That seems more logical to me. This spread just makes it look to damn easy to take the Saints at home.

[AdaBarber]

La cara, also if you have been paying attention the media has been making a big deal about the tale of two teams. It is a known fact that New Orleans scores 18 more points at home on the average. So this Tampa team compares to some of the teams that got beat up in the Benz Dome? In the public eye no so why is the spread only 13? If I was the average guy it would same like a cake walk for the Saints to me. That's just my logic. Good luck!

[la cara]

A I'm actually a 100% with you on that logic and that's why I feel a little suckered because I grabbed the saints when there where -11.5 .... I mean -11.5 at home!!!! Jeez how can I not take them

Now Im not so sure after seeing your logic....Ill prolly end up taking tampa around 13 to 14 tomorrow to middle somewhere after joe public pounds the saints.... I still feel like the saints route tampa here tho....

gluck with your plays A...very nice season so far

[AdaBarber]

302 Atlanta +6.5
323 Tampa Bay +13
326 Oakland +11.5
328 Arizona +1
320 Minnesota +1.5

[AdaBarber]

A I'm actually a 100% with you on that logic and that's why I feel a little suckered because I grabbed the saints when there where -11.5 .... I mean -11.5 at home!!!! Jeez how can I not take them

Now Im not so sure after seeing your logic....Ill prolly end up taking tampa around 13 to 14 tomorrow to middle somewhere after joe public pounds the saints.... I still feel like the saints route tampa here tho....

gluck with your plays A...very nice season so far

The only mantra I follow is that I never let anyone persuade me to change my pick. Feel good about what you picked but if you have picked up some experience so you won't be fooled next time. Like I said I am not always right and neither is anyone of us in this crap shoot. The line is still dropping. It is now at -11. You may be good. We possibly might both pull this one out. Good luck.

[AdaBarber]

A I'm actually a 100% with you on that logic and that's why I feel a little suckered because I grabbed the saints when there where -11.5 .... I mean -11.5 at home!!!! Jeez how can I not take them

Now Im not so sure after seeing your logic....Ill prolly end up taking tampa around 13 to 14 tomorrow to middle somewhere after joe public pounds the saints.... I still feel like the saints route tampa here tho....

gluck with your plays A...very nice season so far

The only mantra I follow is that I never let anyone persuade me to change my pick. Feel good about what you picked but if you have picked up some experience so you won't be fooled next time. Like I said I am not always right and neither is anyone of us in this crap shoot. The line is still dropping. It is now at -11. You may be good. We possibly might both pull this one out. Good luck.

[AdaBarber]

302 Atlanta +6.5
323 Tampa Bay +13
326 Oakland +11.5
328 Arizona +1
320 Minnesota +1.5
329 Kansas City +8.5

[AdaBarber]

302 Atlanta +6.5
323 Tampa Bay +13
326 Oakland +11.5
328 Arizona +1
320 Minnesota +1.5
329 Kansas City +8.5
331 St. Louis +13

[la cara]

Same to u A. Btw... It would be cool if you started a thread capping nba using this Joe public strategy

[AdaBarber]

Same to u A. Btw... It would be cool if you started a thread capping nba using this Joe public strategy

I'm coming with it. Gonna switch sites cuz next year I am going for stay at home money. I'm gonna finish the football season out with them. Not talking about SBR
but my book site.