Thursday, September 27, 2007

2007 NFL Week 4

First thing - My apologies for us being late. We ran into some network problems at work last night which kept us there for the majority of the evening. With that said - onward to the picks.

2007 NFL Week 4

Sunday September 30, 2007

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings

Eddie – PACKERS
What can I say? The Packs are 3-0. History will be made during this game so the real question is can Favre withstand the pressure to lead his team to 4-0? I think so.

Fred – PACKERS
Packers are undefeated and had some close, and big, wins. The Vikings are 1-2 and their starting QB is out with injury again. Packers continue rolling and go 4-0.

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills

Eddie – JETS
Divisional rival with both teams playing “Where’s Waldo”. The Jets may have found a niche and the Bills just keep taking hit after hit. Something tells me to go with the home team but I still like Pennington and the Jets.

Fred – JETS
The Bills have a rookie QB, a stud WR will less than 80 receiving for the year. What the heck’s going on in Buffalo? The Jets racked up some huge points against Miami last week, and should do the same this week. The Jets take advantage of the situation and get the victory.

Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins

Eddie – DOLPHINS
The Raiders broke their losing streak last week just in time to start another one. Hey Miami – see what happens when you give the rock to Ronnie Brown? He scores.

Fred – DOLPHINS
Culpepper as the starting QB for the Raiders for the 1st time = Raiders lose. If he even becomes a good QB again, it’s going to take him time to do so. Cameron finally let Ronnie Brown be the main focal point on the offense last week and they almost won. He should continue to do so.

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

Eddie – LIONS
I can’t believe I paused for a couple of minutes to actually consider taking the Lions. In fact I am going to take them. The Bears defense is good but the Lions have too many weapons not to mention Griese hasn’t started a game in two years.

Fred – LIONS
The Bears will be missing both of their starting CBs against the Lions ridiculous pass offense. Upset pick #1

Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons

Eddie – TEXANS
Houston comes to Atlanta and Schaub rubs it into the face of the Falcons that they should have kept him.

Fred – FALCONS
Atlanta has to win a game this year and now’s a good opportunity, at home, against a team missing their #1 RB and WR. Upset pick #2

St. Louis Rams at Dallas Cowboys

Eddie – COWBOYS
The offense of the Rams has been injured on the battle field. Their season is over and the woes continue in Dallas.

Fred – COWBOYS
No Stephen Jackson, an ailing Bulger and offensive line…the Rams are banged up. The Cowboys, on the other hand, are playing like the best team in the NFC. The Cowboys collect another “W”.

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

Eddie – RAVENS
Be careful Baltimore. Look what they did to the Bengals.

Fred – RAVENS
Jamal Lewis is going to want to rack up some yardage against his former team. But, there’s a problem. That defense is still really friggin’ good, while he is not. The Ravens win, but in a close one.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals

Eddie – STEELERS
No doubt the Arizona staff has improved the Cardinals team but they aren’t that good especially when they have to bring Warner in to jumpstart the offense.

Fred – STEELERS
Since Hines Ward is probably out, if Kurt Warner was the starting QB, I’d pick the Cardinals to get the upset. But that isn’t the case, so the Steelers defense has its way with Arizona and wins the game.

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers

Eddie – SEAHAWKS
And I had so much hope for the 49ers this year. Norv Turner has managed to screw up two teams in one year.

Fred – 49ers
Niners offense looks putrid and the Seahawks offense looks great. Seattle wins? Nope. Alex Smith knows that the weight is on his shoulders, so he finally steps up and has a good game. Niners win…upset pick #3.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers

Eddie – PANTHERS
Here are two teams that have caught me by surprise. I like the Panthers at home as Foster runs over the Bucs in a close game.

Fred – PANTHERS
Carolina is turning out to be a good all around team. Tampa Bay has been one of the surprises thus far.

Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers

Eddie – CHARGERS
Surely San Diego you can beat the Chiefs in your own backyard. This is your time to shine.

Fred – CHARGERS
Just like the Eagles did last week, the Chargers offense wakes up and lights up the boards. They win in a landslide.

Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts

Eddie – COLTS
Champ Bailey and Dre Bly may I introduce you to Manning, Harrison, Wayne and Addia.

Fred – COLTS
There’s no reason to pick against the Colts. They have no critical injuries. Both the offense and defense look great. And they’re at home this week.

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants

Eddie – EAGLES
Word on the street is – McNabb can still throw the ball. I think last weeks win for the Giants was a product of the Skins beating themselves.

Fred – EAGLES
The Eagles finally “got off the snide” and racked up the points last week. The Giants barely came back and beat the Skins last week. Giants will not be playoff bound while the Eagles should be, so Eagles get this win to go 2-2.

Monday October 1, 2007

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals

Eddie – PATRIOTS
Enough said.

Fred – PATRIOTS
Patriots have done nothing but dominate thus far. On Monday night, Cincy should give them their first challenge, but it won’t be enough to get the victory.

Week 4 Survivor Pick - CHARGERS

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

2007 NFL Week 3

2007 NFL Week 3

Sunday September 23, 2007

Arizona Cardinals at Baltimore Ravens

Eddie – RAVENS
Arizona may have upset the Hawks last week but won’t do that in Baltimore. The Ravens defense is just too good.

Fred – RAVENS
The Ravens defense shows up, shuts the run game down, and scores at least one defense TD. Ravens win, but it’s a close one.

Miami Dolphins at New York Jets

Eddie – JETS
Pennington comes out with something to prove and will only throw one interception to lead the J-E-T-S jets jets jets to victory.

Fred – JETS
Cam Cameron has completely jacked up the Miami offense. Even against a pathetic Jets defense, they won’t be able to put up enough points to beat the Jets at home. Jets win.

San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers

Eddie – STEELERS
Pittsburgh just looks too good on both the offense and defense side of the ball. The 49ers will give up too many big plays to keep this game competitive.

Fred – STEELERS
A battle of two 2-0 teams…except the Steelers have dominated their opponents (In two games total points for: 60, total points against: 10), while the Niners have barely won. At home, the Steelers continue their domination.

St. Louis Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eddie – RAMS
The RAMS need to look deep within them to pull out this victory. They have one of the most explosive offenses and one of the best running backs in Stephen Jackson. They can’t go 0-3.. right… right?

Fred – RAMS
In two home games, the Rams have not been able to get their entire offense going. And if they can’t do it at home, on the turf, it’s tough to believe they can do it away. Well, I do. They need a change of scenery. S-Jax and the rest of Rams offense finally gets rolling and gets the "W" in Tampa Bay. Upset Special…and pick #1!

Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles

Eddie – EAGLES
Just imagine after this game the Lions could be 3-0 and the Eagles could be 0-3. Nah this season isn’t really happening. I must have fallen asleep in week 2 of the preseason and just haven’t woken up yet.

Fred –EAGLES
Is it possible for the Detroit Lions to be 3-0 and the Philadelphia Eagles to be 0-3. No way! Eagles show how they will be a playoff team this year and win this one.

Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs

Eddie – CHIEFS
Kansas City gets the nod only because Arrowhead is still one of the toughest places to play in.

Fred – VIKINGS
Last week, Tavaris Jackson and Adrian Peterson had the worst game they’ll have this season…and the Vikings only lost by 3 in OT! Since it’s in Arrowhead, the Vikings will only win by a little. Upset Pick #2!


San Diego Chargers at Green Bay Packers

Eddie – CHARGERS
So we all know the Packers defense has been underrated this year and Favre is looking to have a fairy tale ending. This just hast to stop. LT – please show everyone why you are the best player in the NFL.

Fred – CHARGERS
Can a 14-2 team last year, and with the majority of the same players (but not coaches) start this year 1-2? LT is too good to have another mediocre week. He finally breaks out and the Chargers barely beat Green Bay in Lambeau.

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots

Eddie – PATRIOTS
Dare I pick the Bills. I was dumb enough to pick the Chargers last week and we all saw what happened to them.

Fred – PATRIOTS
Bills desperately need a new Offensive Coordinator. Their best offensive player, Lee Evans, has less targets than Demetrius Williams on the Ravens and Arnez Battle on the Niners. Unless they fire him ASAP, this game is over in the 1st quarter. Patriots crush the Bills.

Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans

Eddie – COLTS
Even if the Colts are the better team I’m going with the common theme with this week’s picks. The Texans can’t be 3-0 so by default the Colts will win.

Fred – COLTS
Houston’s hot, but with no Andre Johnson, they don’t have a chance. Indy goes 3-0.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos

Eddie – JAGUARS
Denver’s offense has been looking a little lethargic and their last two victories have been by a field goal. I think the Jags will keep it close and win it at the end – by a field goal.

Fred – BRONCOS
At home, against a team that barely beat Atlanta, the Broncos kill Jacksonville.

Cleveland Browns at Oakland Raiders

Eddie – RAIDERS
The Browns pulled a rabbit out of a hat last week. The squirrel found the nut and the sun shined on the dogs - well you get the idea.

Fred – RAIDERS
Before last week, I would have called Oakland winning this game without flinching. Oakland should still win this, but it will be an extremely close one.

Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks

Eddie – BENGALS
It’s rare to see Seattle lose at home but I think the Bengals are the better team even when they are on the road.

Fred – BENGALS
As everyone knows, the Bengals defense got torched last week by the Browns. Marvin Lewis figures out how to get their minds right for this game, and they blow away the Seahawks. Upset pick #3!!!

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

Eddie – PANTHERS
Harring-is-done proves why the Falcons had to pick up the B.L. and the Panthers bounce back from a horrible loss to the Texans.

Fred – PANTHERS
Now that the Falcons have signed Leftwich, Joey knows his job is in jeopardy. It’s too bad, but he’s just not a good NFL QB. Panthers have their way with Atlanta and get the W.

New York Giants at Washington Redskins

Eddie – REDSKINS
I think the Skins are the real deal. The Giants are playing small.

Fred – REDSKINS
The Redskins can go 3-0? Yup. Their offense is getting better and their defense is good. The Giants defense is atrocious and even if their offense was the best in the league they still couldn’t win.

Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears

Eddie - COWBOYS
If the Cowboys can contain the Bears’ special teams they will control the game.

Fred – COWBOYS
The Dallas offense is running on all cylinders. The Bears defense will slow them down, but not enough to get the victory. Upset pick #4!

Monday September 24, 2007

Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints

Eddie – SAINTS
Monday night. It’s time to man up Saints. Put up or shut up. Get in or get out. The Titans are no joke. We could be seeing a 0-3 Saints. Wait – aren’t we used to that?

Fred – SAINTS
There’s no way the Saints can be this bad! They come home, their entire offense racks up the points/yards, and win their 1st game of the season.

Week 3 Survivor Pick - PATRIOTS

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

2007 NFL Week 2

2007 NFL Week 2

Sunday September 16, 2007

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

Eddie – BENGALS
The Bengals offense didn’t look good last week but that was against last year’s top defense. Just imagine what they will do to the Browns.

Fred – BENGALS
Yet another beat down…the team, who just trading their starting QB after the 1st week of the season, gets crushed by the Bengals

Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans

Eddie – COLTS
Last year the Titans beat the Colts in Tennessee. Don’t expect that to happen this year.

Fred – COLTS
Vince Young does win games, but not against the team that just made the Saints look like a JV team.

San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams

Eddie – RAMS
I expected more from both teams in Week 1. Now I’m not sure what to expect. I like the RAMS at home to bounce back from a disappointing loss against the Panthers.

Fred – RAMS
This is the toughest pick this week. Both offenses should put up plenty of points, but since the Niners poor blitzing probably won’t exploit the Rams O-Line, St. Louis puts up more.

Green Bay Packers at New York Giants

Eddie – PACKERS
With Eli and Jacobs out how can one not pick Green Bay?

Fred – PACKERS
Upset #1! Green Bay takes advantage of a hurt Giants team.

New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eddie – SAINTS
The high powered Saints offense will arrive in Tampa Bay and bring forth a win for you.

Fred – SAINTS
Just like Jacksonville, New Orleans vents their frustrations from last weeks loss and shows they’re one of the best team’s in the NFC, and demolishes the Bucs.

Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars

Eddie – JAGUARS
Both teams looked horrible but I have ZERO confidence in Joey Harrington.

Fred – JAGUARS
Jacksonville vents out its frustration from losing last week’s game against Tennessee. They win, and rack up a ton of rushing yards against the Falcons.

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers

Eddie – STEELERS
This will be a closer game than many think but Big Ben and Fast Willie Parker gets it done.

Fred – STEELERS
1st home game for Pittsburgh. With Mike Tomlin’s home debut, they crush the Bills.

Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers

Eddie – PANTHERS
Both teams looked legit last Sunday but which one was real? Panthers prove they are going to contend this year. Mark them down for the “W”.

Fred – PANTHERS
Panthers barely win, and it’s only because of the home field advantage

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

Eddie – SEAHAWKS
Branch will be more involved as S.A. runs over the Cardinals as Arizona starts the season 0-2.

Fred – SEAHAWKS
It’s the 2nd most difficult one to call this week. Both passing games click and the Seahawks win the high scoring affair.

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

Eddie – VIKINGS
The running backs of Minnesota versus the wide receivers of the Lions. What a match up this shall be. I like the defense of the Vikings so I’m going with them for the win.

Fred – VIKINGS
Upset #2! The Vikings defense and rushing offense is for real. They beat the Lions in a close one.

Dallas Cowboys at Miami Dolphins

Eddie – COWBOYS
Romo and Co. looked too good as the Dolphins can’t even put a consistent running game together.

Fred – DOLPHINS
Upset special!!! And it’s Upset #3. Miami’s defense gives the Cowboys a reality check, and Miami eeks out the victory.

Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos

Eddie – BRONCOS
The Raiders always plays the Broncos tough so something inside me really wants to pick Denver but the Broncos finally have their workhorse running back in Henry and two established wide outs. Denver is the better team and they are at home.

Fred – BRONCOS
With either Culpepper or an injured McCown at QB, the Broncos take advantage of it and get the W.

Kansas City Chiefs at Chicago Bears

Eddie – BEARS
The Bears will be hungry for a win as they lost a difficult game against San Diego last week. The Chiefs will play dead as they try not to get eaten by the Bears.

Fred – BEARS
Da Bears win against the team with the worst coach in the NFL, and have a 1-1 record.

New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens

Eddie – RAVENS
Even a banged up Ravens defense will have no problem man-handling the Jets.

Fred – RAVENS
Possibly no McNair and No Pennington…hmmmm. Boller is and will always be a bum. But, with one of best defenses in the league, the Ravens get the home win.

San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots

Eddie - CHARGERS
The Patriots won’t be stealing defensive plays this game so they won’t have an answer for LT and Gates.

Fred – CHARGERS
Upset #4! Patriots aren’t able to prepare for this game like they have previous games, so the Chargers come into town and pull out the win.

Monday September 17, 2007

Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles

Eddie – EAGLES
Eagles are tough at home and the Redskins look horrible once again this year.

Fred – EAGLES
Skins barely won last week. The Eagles barely lost last week. The Eagles, the 2nd best team in the NFC East, lights up the scoreboard against the Skins and gets the W.

Week 2 Survivor Pick - BEARS

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Week 1 Recap

We ended up picking 11 games the same and only getting one game wrong of those eleven. Not bad for Week 1. I guess we are just shaking off the dust.

I went 13-3 with Fred going 12-4.

Week 2 appears to be a little more challenging but between the two of us we hope to get you the win.

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

2007 NFL Week 1 Picks

2007 NFL Week 1

Thursday September 6, 2007

New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts

Eddie - COLTS
Offense versus offense is what this game will bring to us. The Colts have the better QB and wide receiving core and they are at home.

Fred – COLTS
Indy won all their home games last year. Pretty much same offense, better defense…no reason why they should lose this one

Sunday September 9, 2007

Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans

Eddie – TEXANS
I have no confidence in Herm Edwards to have the competence to beat a Houston team that lacks mojo. On the road for KC means Houston should win this game.

Fred - TEXANS
KC won only 3 of 8 away last year. They looked atrocious in preseason. Houston has a fresh look and is ready to carry their preseason success into the regular season.

Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills

Eddie – BRONCOS
A young offense that is coming together + a defense that has a secondary like no other equals a loss for the Bills.

Fred – BRONCOS
Buffalo defense looked awful in preseason and their offense is still gelling. Denver, on both sides, is ready now.

Miami Dolphins at Washington Redskins

Eddie – REDSKINS
This is a tough pick. Portis is out to prove his worth and the home team gets the nod.

Fred – DOLPHINS
This game should be a battle of defenses, and Miami’s is better. Upset pick #1

Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers

Eddie – EAGLES
I expect a solid defense game where Favre throws at a minimum 3 picks. McNabb and company walk away with a win.

Fred - PACKERS
Should be a high-scoring affair. Packers passing offense and defense are top notch…at Lambeau, the Packers will prevail. Upset pick #2

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

Eddie – STEELERS
I’m only picking Pittsburgh because Cleveland hasn’t glued together their offense yet.

Fred - STEELERS
The starting Steelers offense has looked fantastic in preseason. Cleveland just named its starting QB. Even though it’s in Cleveland, this should be a slaughter.

New England Patriots at New York Jets

Eddie – PATRIOTS
Lots of unknowns surround this game. How will Jones do? Is Pennington good enough? How is the Pats defense without Harrison? Will Moss play and how will he do? Too many question marks so you go with the better QB. BRADY.

Fred - PATRIOTS
If it wasn’t for Thomas Jones' injury and Pennington’s poor play this preseason, the Jets would win.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings

Eddie – VIKINGS
Not much to say about these two teams. Vikings have the better D and they are at home.

Fred – VIKINGS
Vikings get the win strictly because of home field advantage

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars

Eddie – JAGUARS
Jacksonville’s defense is top notch. Young is – well young and so is that offense. Garrard is the better QB for the Jags and he’ll lead them to victory, for this game at least.

Fred – TITANS
Upset special…and #3!!!! Titans won 6 of the last 7 last year and looked great in preseason. Just like Cleveland, the Jags just named their starting QB, and their offense was lethargic in preseason.

Carolina Panthers at St. Louis Rams

Eddie – RAMS
In this game you go with the team who has the better offense. STL.

Fred – RAMS
An even better offense in St. Louis against a questionable Carolina offense/defense. Upset pick #4

Chicago Bears at San Diego Chargers

Eddie – CHARGERS
Ever seen lightning strike a bear? Well you will this Sunday.

Fred – CHARGERS
Norv’s going to want to impress the fans with his new offense. San Diego murders Chicago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks

Eddie – SEAHAWKS
This is a lock that’s missing the key. Seattle wins this game with their second string.

Fred – SEAHAWKS
Seahawks have regrouped from last year and are at home. Tampa Bay still hasn’t found a starting 2nd WR

Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders

Eddie – LIONS
The Raiders defense has improved but the Lions offense has improved more. The Raiders will be lucky to win a couple of games and this won’t be one of them.

Fred - RAIDERS
Upset pick #5. Raiders defense is great and their offense is improved. Raiders barely beat Detroit

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys

Eddie – COWBOYS
T.O. loves the spotlight and he’ll have it Sunday night. Tiki Barber took with him a huge % of the Giants offense and it will show against a tight Dallas defense.

Fred – COWBOYS
Big D on Sunday Night equals Big W

Monday September 10, 2007

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

Eddie – BENGALS
Tough tough pick and I can’t wait to watch it. Palmer proves why he’s a top rated QB and Chad Johnson will get to show off some endzone moves as they take the win at home.

Fred – RAVENS
Baltimore, 13-3 last year, with McGahee this year…great game, and Ravens win it. Upset Pick #6

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

Eddie – 49ERS
Edge has lost his edge and the Cardinals won’t be asking for more of Gore.

Fred – 49ERS
Whisenhunt is still trying to figure out how to run the ball. Niners offense and defense will be much better this year.

And for those playing in a Survivor League - this week's pick is SEAHAWKS