AFC SOUTH Houston Texans: (10-6) The Texans have been a breakout candidate for years now. They’ve had a stout defense and have developed some strong offensive weapons in the past year. Finally, their offseason moves have been impeccable. First, they may have finally filled the devastating void in the quarterback position that has plagued their offense for the last 5 years by stealing Brock Osweiler from Denver. Osweiler is young and inexperienced but, in the eyes of many, outplayed Peyton Manning last year when he was given the chance. Osweiler is far from a sure-bet, but he gives a breath ...
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NFL DIVISION PREDICTIONS 2016: AFC WEST
AFC WEST 2016 Oakland Raiders (11-5) This is, admittedly, a borderline absurdly bold prediction. One of the worst teams in the NFL two years ago overtaking the reigning Super Bowl champs for the division? But, there’s just so much to love about this Oakland Raiders team and so much to hate about the rest of the teams in this division.
First, Derek Carr is more than an acceptable quarterback. He has grown into a dominant force and leader. Last year’s additions of wideouts Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree really let Carr shine. Speaking of Michael Crabtree, he put up HUGE ...
NFL Playoffs Predictions: Super Bowl 50 is Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers
NFL Playoffs Picks Update: Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers Super Bowl 50 We were so close to a perfect NFL playoffs bracket. The last game of the NFL playoffs did not go our way as the Carolina Panthers clinched their spot in the Super Bowl by blowing out my Arizona Cardinals, and so dies my love affair for Larry Fitzgerald and Carson Palmer. Fortunately, my favoritism of Peyton Manning, love of DeMarcus Ware, and really my affinity for the Denver Broncos defense overall worked out for us as the Broncos had one of the most memorable 4th quarter defensive stands ...
NFL Playoffs Predictions: Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers
NFL Playoffs Picks: Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos The injuries the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing adds a new element to a game I was already pretty confident about. Both of their top running backs are hurt, Antonio Brown has been ruled out with a concussion, and Ben Roethlisberger is battling an injury to his shoulder. I do not see how this team will compete.
The Denver Broncos have the best defense in football and the best pass rush. I like them to be all over a depleted Pittsburgh Steelers team. While the Steelers defense is underrated and manages to keep ...
NFL Picks: Cardinals vs Eagles, Sunday Night Football
NFL Picks: Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles Every week I seem to say something about how good the Arizona Cardinals are. By now, you’re probably tired of me repeating something about Carson Palmer bringing balance to a team with great receivers, solid running back depth, and great coaching. It’s getting boring to write about how this aggressive secondary leads an exciting and capable defense. We say every week that the Arizona Cardinals are one of the best teams infootball… and it’s true.
The Philadelphia Eagles scare me here because their season is on the line. They’re home, it’s cold, and ...
NFL Picks: New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys (+3)
NFL Picks: New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys I feel validated. As an unabashed Tony Romo fan, I have enjoyed every moment of the Dallas Cowboys’ epic collapse to the bottom of a horrible division while he’s been injured. There is little doubt that the Cowboys would be atop the NFC East if Romo had stayed healthy. It’s like telling your friends in high school that the band geek in the glasses is actually about to be a bombshell. Tony Romo, my Disney-era Ariana Grande, never looked like much until the team imploded without him.
A wager here turns on ...
NFL Picks: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos
NFL Picks: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos We’ve got a couple teasers this week and only one pick that is ATS. After posting the first half of a teaser yesterday, I figured I would put an afternoon game up featuring the Denver Broncos at -6. This looks like a solid opportunity for a ML teaser against a weak Oakland Raiders team.
The Oakland Raiders offense is young and sloppy. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos defense is the best in football. At home, with this pass rush that might just be the best in the league, I think you’ll see the Denver ...
NFL Picks: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
NFL Picks: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers Two storied franchises do battle here, but the Dallas Cowboys are without Tony Romo and the Green Bay Packers are really struggling. Aaron Rodgers does not seem to be the reliable leader everyone expects from him each week. Still, it’s the Dallas Cowboys without Tony Romo. -6.5 seems like a gift, and teased to a ML wager it basically is.
The Dallas Cowboys without Tony Romo are like the Cavs without Lebron… N’Sync without Justin Timberlake… Selma Hayek without boobs. The offensive line is solid but the running game is not. Dez ...
NFL Picks: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins, MNF
NFL Picks: Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins The Dallas Cowboys really are that bad. They have no quarterback. The Cowboys are still in the playoff hunt, but without a quarterback I don’t see them having a chance here. The Washington Redskins are not a good team and are by no means reliable but they have a chance to win the division. On their home field on national television, I can’t see them letting this one slip away.
That said, I cannot trust the Washington Redskins with my money so I will not be placing a wager on Monday Night Football ...
NFL Picks: Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams
NFL Picks: Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are your ex-girlfriend. Six months ago everything looked great while you were writing up your preseason predictions and there was all the promise in the world for this great defense and their new quarterback. Then, you hit some rocky times, but Todd Gurley broke in as the top running back in football and everything was fine again. The sex was awesome and you were proud to have supported the St. Louis Rams during those tougher times. She even did that thing you like that you don’t really like ...
