Week 3 Picks

Alright Football Fans, here we go. The latest and greatest of the bitch bets. Understanding that Ling Bitch is having a season that Phil Connors would be proud of, I have decided to try my hand at some football picks. And here we go...

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills
As much as I hate both of these teams, one has to win. With the past two games Pennington has proven that he is back on track to a solid season, while the Bills have yet to prove to me that Losman is the man to take them to the promised land. In a very close game, the New York Jets will prevail.

Green Bay at Detroit
Neither team has played very well this year. In fact, Green Bay has been downright awful. Favre had an "off" year last year...But this year is proving that maybe it's not a case of a bad year, he is no longer the QB that he was. Green Bay continues their shoddy play by losing to Detroit.

Jacksonville at Indianapolis
As impressive as Jacksonville has been, they are facing a very tough Indy team on enemy territory. This game is the opposite of the GB - Det game. Someone has to lose, and in this case, Sorry Jacksonville. Indy in a shootout.

Tennessee at Miami
It pains me to see my boy Daunte Culpepper playing so poorly. It's not like he doesn't have offensive weapons. Chambers and McMichael should be enough on their own that Miami could win a game or two. So far, they are 0-2. That all changes this weekend as they are able to squeak out a victory against a Tennessee team fighting for an identity.

Chicago at Minnesota
My name is Liam Weseloh, and I am a Vikings fan. There, I said it. They say that admitting it is the first step to recovery. I have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for the Vikes to be good. Good thing that I have years of practice as a Leafs fan in this area. The Vikes are off to a great start at 2-0. With big wins against Washington and a reeling Carolina team, the Vikes could have easily been 0-2 in another year. The games against the Bears are always good, no matter who is playing well or who is playing poorly. The Bears have shown that they are a dominating team on the Defensive side. If I knew that the Vikes had an outstanding offense, I might be able to pick them, but they win games by playing solid D and squeaking by on the scoreboard. I pray that I am wrong, but the Vikes will be walking away from this game only 1 game over .500. GO VIKINGS!!!!!!

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Ouch, tough game to call. The defending Super Bowl Champs are not playing like champs. Rothlesburger was understandably shaky last week, and this week won't be much better. It's a long season, and I think that the Steel will be okay in the long run. In the meantime, look for Carson Palmer to continue his winning streak. Bengals score a big win in Pittsburgh.

Carolina at Tampa Bay
What, is every matchup this week two undefeated teams or two winless teams? In another battle that someone has to win it's a toss-up. I'm a Simms believer, but it takes more than a good QB to win games. Cadillac has played more like a 12 year old Hyundai than a Cadi. Not that Carolina has done much better. Without Steve Smith the entire Panther team has been asked to step it up...And they have most definitely dropped the ball. All that changes this week....Well, maybe not. But at least Carolina does enough to squeak past a struggling Tampa Bay team.

Washington at Houston
Why don't the 'Skins use Chris Cooley more? They have a great TE, but they haven't done much with him. I honestly believe that Cooley sees serious touches this weekend, and the 'Skins are able to get past the Oiler....er, Texans.

Baltimore at Cleveland
Finally, a gimme. Baltimore. If there is a more impressive team that the Black and Purple, I haven't seen 'em play yet.

St. Louis at Arizona
As I gaze into the crystal ball, I see lots and lots and LOTS of passing. The only way I would be more interested in this game would be if the Rams were the Rams of a few years ago. I am a pass junky. I love watching the long bomb. And here are two teams that are all about the fireworks. With Fitz and Bolden I could pass for 300 yards a game. If this were the Rams of a few years ago, I might have to go with the Rams...But the year is 2006 and the Cardinals are the new Rams. Fitz and Bolden enjoy a big game by Kurt Warner. Cards win in an exciting pass heavy game.

Philadelphia at San Francisco
I don't care. Honestly, I really don't. Well, that's not entirely true. I want the Eagles to lose. Nothing brings more joy to my Stanley Cupless Maple Leaf heart than to watch Eagles fans watch their team lose. That's a lie. Nothing warms my heart more than to watch the Eagles win during the regular season, only to lose in new and unique ways in the post-season. This weekend, in an effort to set those same Eagles up for a post-season loss, the Eagles will win. It's all part of the master plan...Mu-wahahahahahaha!

New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is very good. Seattle was good before they got Deion Branch. Oh, and did I mention that Seattle is almost unbeatable at home?! Even without Shaun Alexander being the stud that he is, the Seahawks have been able to win their first two games. Shaun is due for a big game. It's gonna happen soon. Whether it happens this weekend or not, the 'Hawks win.

Denver at New England
If this were in Denver, I might have to go with Denver. If I could throw for 300 a game in the Cardinals lineup, I could rush for 150 in the Broncos lineup. That still wouldn't guarantee a victory, and in New England you need more than just a good run game. The Pats D is underrated, and they might be able to contain the running machine that is Denver. Look for the Pats to find a way to win. Brady is the Gustavo Chacin of the NFL. He just plain wins (albeit with better numbers than Chacin).

Atlanta at New Orleans
This is a game that I have struggled with. This is New Orleans game to lose. They are going to have such a HUGE boost playing back in the Superdome. The Saints have a decent team, but I'm not entirely sold that this year is their year. They are definitely on their way to redemption, but the Falcons are a good team NOW. Vick has more rushing yards than most running backs. I don't see the Saints being able to contain Vick or Dunn. That two headed beast will be too much, and the Falcons will play the very, very, VERY serious spoilers. The entire country is behind the Saints this weekend. Too bad that doesn't mean they get the W. The Saints need a victory for the city, but they will take consolation in the fact that they give a very tough team a run for their money. Close but no cigar. The Saints lose a heartbreaker in a close game. So close that it might be decided by a field goal.


If a tie-breaker is needed, it is typically decided on the score of the Monday night game. Falcons win a close one 17-14.