NFL week 01- Contrarian Angles

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Bear Boy. Joniak called it. Eddie Jackson INT vs Lance.

[jackpot269]

Liking pitt+7...Too many points for a good team, i think too many people are focusing on the fact that trubisky is the QB but he has a really good D and team to back him. Also think Trubisky is actually an upgrade to the Big Ben from the past few seasons.

Tomlin +7 and they only got to go to Ohio, Would not take Cincy, I think they got lucky last year with no major injuries that just dont happen much in the NFL.

[MiDNiTe]

Actually having a good start to NFL, really liked buffalo and Miami and they both look to win comfortably, I just don't understand Pats playcalling at all but it's only week 1 so maybe they'll get better

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Haha, Steeler announcers goin crazy. Missed FG.

[shadymcgrady]

Might take a stab with the bears today at home in soldier field opening week.

The whole world is on the niners and they are easily better all around but kittle is out and the o line looked suspect. His massive contributions aren't just limited to his playmaking ability but his blocking as well.

Maybe a tentative Trey Lance let's the nerves get to him with Jimmy g still there holding the clipboard in week 1

Should've put more down

[ChuckyTheGoat]

giants +6.5. i know that was an early line and i think it went to +5.5 now. i was initially surprised the line was not higher than +6.5 and then it came down a whole point off a key number.

i feel the titans offense, specifically passing, will need time to gel with new wide receivers. i think the giants are out to prove themselves, specificially saquon and jones, under a new regime. i see giants keeping this closer than people think.

Polo, nice call. Looked like Barkley had a big game.

[pologq]

Polo, nice call. Looked like Barkley had a big game.

thanks. a little luck played in as well cause they did not go to henry when needing that first down.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

thanks. a little luck played in as well cause they did not go to henry when needing that first down.

You did better than me. I got ripped a new hole on New Eng.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Think I'm actually the only to lose in this thread, LOL. OK, me and theLock. Props to:

*Polo for Giants
*edawg on Browns
*Jeff: Lions hang the #.
*Jackpot for Vikings in style
*Jake on the Steelers

Successful thread as a group. Will start it again for Week 02.

I said (in another thread) that I can't remember ever seeing a year with so many Talking Heads selling picks. Tout community used to be pretty small. Now, every guy (seemingly) has an opinion that's available for sale.

[pologq]

especially with social media. all of these people on IG just start hitting you up once you post 1 time on DK or Fanduel's page.

worst thing about gambling going mainstream is all of these beginners and novices thinking they know everything.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

especially with social media. all of these people on IG just start hitting you up once you post 1 time on DK or Fanduel's page.

worst thing about gambling going mainstream is all of these beginners and novices thinking they know everything.

Polo...you're hitting the spirit of my thread. What you post above is true.

But it's not a BAD thing. It's the BEST thing. I'm convinced that Contrarian handicapping is back!

My advice: keep one ear open. LISTEN to what they're saying. That doesn't mean you have to tail them.

Au contraire. That sound you hear is opportunity knocking. It's an opportunity to FADE them.

[jackpot269]

really good thread, thanks for starting it!! hope you keep it going all season

[jjgold]

Chargers tomorrow a contrarian?

[TheLock]

No.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Chargers tomorrow a contrarian?

Keenan Allen likely out that could be the difference.