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3* Washington -2
The vikings always play the cowboys well. It's a thing that just happens. It happened last weekend and because of it (I believe) this line is lower than it should be. Skins are coming off a big win against the chargers which wouldn't happen if SD could run the ball from the 1 yd line. Vikings can run but they lack that opposite threat in the passing. Both defenses aren't that great with washington having a worse D. Skins balance between being able to pass better and run well along with the option threat take this game.
2* washington/vikings over 50
Both D's let up points.
Teaser
3* washington +4, over 44
Sunday
4* Bills +3.5
Bills played well against KC, best D in the league. 2 pick 6's killed them. Pitt's D isn't as scary. Buffalo's run attack is stronger with spiller getting healthier. Add to that the possibilty of EJ Manuel coming back and if not him then Thad Lewis will and I like the bills to keep it close.
3* Carolina +6
This Panthers team has a very nice defensive front. This 9er team is doing well because it has been able to run the football or at least have that threat. I think carolina forces Kaepernick to beat them from the pocket. Panthers are in a tie with several teams for 2nd most int's this season. Defense keeps this close.
3* Houston +3
The cardinals are coming off bye to host the houston texans. Texans are coming off 6 straight losses. However, Case Keenum in his two starts has shown a spark that against a lesser team could lead them to a W. He's faced off against KC and Indy both of which he played well against. Now a good arizonia D. That doesn't worry me. Opposite side they faced Alex Smith who protects the ball very well in his dink and dunk chip away at you offense and Andrew Luck who is an above average QB. Now against Carson Palmer and an extremely fragile offensive line. Mendenhall is coming back and for some reason, to a fault, Arians has a soft spot for him. I see him taking some touches away from Ellington whom they don't believe can handle a big load (heh heh). Well, Houston's about to drop a big load on the cardinals.
3* Green Bay -1.5
Backup QB Seneca Wallace oh no! Nick Foles 7TDs! Well, philly coming off a massive game I think has a let down here. Pack still played well with Lacy and starks carrying the rock. Philly has to travel again after going across country. Pack win.
3* Denver/San Diego over 57
The only way I see this not hitting is IF the chargers are able to do to denver what they did to Luck and milk the heck out of the clock. But that requires Denver to not score on offense which coming off a bye I don't see happening.
3* Miami -2.5
Bucs got it up for the seahawks but went limp too early. Part of that I think was a Glennon v Wilson side story (Glennon was QB1 until Wilson came to that same college where he was forced to QB2). Last time bucs played that well against a playoff team was against he saints where they also almost (maybe should have) won. Next game they lost by 20 to the pats.
Miami jettisoned their bully, have had 10 days rest and a very short travel to the bucs stadium. I'll bite on the 2.5. This is one of those games that wouldn't surprise me if I'm on the wrong side though.
Teasers
7* Carolina +16, houston +13, denver +3.5
5* Washington +8, bengals +8.5, denver/sd o47
5* wash/minn o40, buffalo +13, indy +1
3* Washington -2
The vikings always play the cowboys well. It's a thing that just happens. It happened last weekend and because of it (I believe) this line is lower than it should be. Skins are coming off a big win against the chargers which wouldn't happen if SD could run the ball from the 1 yd line. Vikings can run but they lack that opposite threat in the passing. Both defenses aren't that great with washington having a worse D. Skins balance between being able to pass better and run well along with the option threat take this game.
2* washington/vikings over 50
Both D's let up points.
Teaser
3* washington +4, over 44
Sunday
4* Bills +3.5
Bills played well against KC, best D in the league. 2 pick 6's killed them. Pitt's D isn't as scary. Buffalo's run attack is stronger with spiller getting healthier. Add to that the possibilty of EJ Manuel coming back and if not him then Thad Lewis will and I like the bills to keep it close.
3* Carolina +6
This Panthers team has a very nice defensive front. This 9er team is doing well because it has been able to run the football or at least have that threat. I think carolina forces Kaepernick to beat them from the pocket. Panthers are in a tie with several teams for 2nd most int's this season. Defense keeps this close.
3* Houston +3
The cardinals are coming off bye to host the houston texans. Texans are coming off 6 straight losses. However, Case Keenum in his two starts has shown a spark that against a lesser team could lead them to a W. He's faced off against KC and Indy both of which he played well against. Now a good arizonia D. That doesn't worry me. Opposite side they faced Alex Smith who protects the ball very well in his dink and dunk chip away at you offense and Andrew Luck who is an above average QB. Now against Carson Palmer and an extremely fragile offensive line. Mendenhall is coming back and for some reason, to a fault, Arians has a soft spot for him. I see him taking some touches away from Ellington whom they don't believe can handle a big load (heh heh). Well, Houston's about to drop a big load on the cardinals.
3* Green Bay -1.5
Backup QB Seneca Wallace oh no! Nick Foles 7TDs! Well, philly coming off a massive game I think has a let down here. Pack still played well with Lacy and starks carrying the rock. Philly has to travel again after going across country. Pack win.
3* Denver/San Diego over 57
The only way I see this not hitting is IF the chargers are able to do to denver what they did to Luck and milk the heck out of the clock. But that requires Denver to not score on offense which coming off a bye I don't see happening.
3* Miami -2.5
Bucs got it up for the seahawks but went limp too early. Part of that I think was a Glennon v Wilson side story (Glennon was QB1 until Wilson came to that same college where he was forced to QB2). Last time bucs played that well against a playoff team was against he saints where they also almost (maybe should have) won. Next game they lost by 20 to the pats.
Miami jettisoned their bully, have had 10 days rest and a very short travel to the bucs stadium. I'll bite on the 2.5. This is one of those games that wouldn't surprise me if I'm on the wrong side though.
Teasers
7* Carolina +16, houston +13, denver +3.5
5* Washington +8, bengals +8.5, denver/sd o47
5* wash/minn o40, buffalo +13, indy +1
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