I hate to upstage Mr. Calhoun, but his picks have been shotty thus far this season. It is amazing that he hasn’t turned to prostitution to stay afloat. Anyhoo, this is how I see it (and these are the latest lines):
Chiefs at Rams (-2.5):
I’d take the Chiefs. Gonzo seems to be his old self again with Huard getting comfortable doing Trent Green’s job. Something about Trent Green’s major injuries that just bring out the best in his backups (Warner, now Huard).
Bungals (+3) at Ravens:
Take the Ravens at home. Their offensive outburst last week was helped by 2 def. TDs. At home, against a Bungals team that are looking more and more like the Bungals of old, the Ravens won’t have problems getting a couple more of those. Palmer is getting tattooed on every other play and Ocho Cinco is running out of gimmicks to keep the spotlight on him.
Giants (-13) at Texans:
I really want to believe that David Carr is a good fantasy QB. But he’s proven me wrong and cost me two wins this season. Sage Rosenfel will be an easy target for the Giants Def that is playing well.
Titans (+9.5) at Jags:
Take the Jags to cover at home. Although, 9.5 point is a lot for the Jags Offense that is switch QBs back and forth. The difference here maybe Fred Taylor, who is refusing to go away and is staying healthy. Well, for now.
Cowgirls (-3) at Skins:
No idea why the Cowgirls have 3 points on this one. Redskins are HORRIBLE this year. Santana Moss is hurt and may not play. Take Homo, errr.. Romo and Cowgirls.
Packers (+3) at Bills:
Favre has had success in the past in Orchard Park. Take the Packers with 3 points in their pockets. Incidentally, No. 4 is making another ‘Comeback’. When are people going to realize that Favre is the best QB in this generation and doubting him is like doubting that a Bengals player will be in jail.
Ain’ts (-1) at Bucs:
The Bucs are awful and the Ain’ts ain’t that much better to be honest. They’ve played some bad teams and won. And the Bucs are a bad team.
Lions (+5.5) at Falcons:
I hate Michael Vick. But he’ll get another win today vs. the Lions. This will be a shootout. Take the Falcons at home to cover.
Bears (-13.5) at Dolphines:
This one has upset alert written all over it. I’m not convinced that the Bears can go undefeated. Take the Dolphines at home and pray.
Vikings at 49ers (+5):
The Vikings were exposed by the Brady bunch last week. Alex Smith and friends should have no problems jamming a couple of TDs into the gush that is the Viking’s secondary. 49ers at home, by 14.
Browns at Bolts (-12.5):
LT won’t need to play the second half. Take the Bolts to cover at home
Broncos at Steelers (-3):
Steelers are in la la land this season after the Super Bowl win. Broncos will cover. On a side note, I’m starting a website called What Would Cowher Do.com as a tribute to Chuck Amato’s brilliant game ‘Strategeries’.
Colts (+3) at Pats:
Game of the week. Brady Vs. Manning. Take the Pats at home.
Raiders (+7.5) at Seahawks
Who’s left on Seahawks offense? Raiders are making a little comeback with wins in the last 2 games.
That’s all folks. I’d leave you with a ‘Go Pack’, but we blow.
What the hell is shotty? Aren’t you supposed to be some half-ass writer?
Don’t hate Slim. I can’t help it if you’re not “with it”.
From urban dictionary:
Shotty
being of poor quality or sketchy origin.
That character is shotty.
That was a shotty attempt at fixing the computer.
The president is doing a shotty job.