PIGSKIN
FOOTBALL SUNDAY
Week Eight
RESULTS
Week Seven Record: 6-7
Overall Record: 35-48-1
Schmear of the Week: 2-4
BAGELS in the Basket: -18
Okay, I'm off to my worst start in years. I'm particularly getting hammered on my Schmears of the Week (worth 3 bagels each). I have a lot of cooking to do.
Too bad this week's schedule offers little help. Welcome to This Week in NFL Parity. Said another way ... this week's spreads suck.
1st and Ten:
WEEK EIGHT
Friday Line ~ NYDN
Jets -3 (BROWNS)
If the Jets do not play with a sense of desperation, and fail to defeat the Browns in convincing fashion, then(!), I'll start pointing a finger at Todd Bowles. Entering the season, this was supposed to (at least) be a well balanced wild card contender (considering they play in the same division as the Patriots). In that vain, they have done one thing very consistently this season, and that's embarrass themselves. A potential loss against the Browns can not be quietly tucked away into the ongoing growth process file. Failing to defeat the Browns should warrant nothing short of an indictment.
PUSH 31-28 Jets
Ryan Fitzpatrick's benching last week (in favor of Geno Smith, whom wound up injuring himself) revealed the Jets now have at least two weak minded quarterbacks on their hands, and a third unknown lurking in the wings. Fitzpatrick's rather frank assessment regarding his benching, and his perceived status among the Jets hierarchy proved more revealing in more ways than one.
And while we're at it ... it appears as if Geno Smith has indeed played his last game with the New York Jets. Besides burning more bridges than a combat engineer in WWII, he's just not good. Or, he just isn't good here.
Bengals -3 (D.C. Hogs)* London
I would be cool if London fans protested Washington, Daniel Snyder, or both.
Loss 27-27 TIE
FALCONS -3 (Packers)
Defense? I'm thinking Falcons pull ahead in a shootout.
Loss 33-32 Falcons
TEXANS -2 1/2 (Lions)
Well, it's better than a PUSH. I'm looking for Detroit doing something to blow this game, more than I'm counting on Houston.
WIN 20-13 Texans
SAINTS +3 (Seahawks)
The Saints can still light up the scoreboard at home ... just not like they used to. Their inconsistency will enjoy a good week.
WIN 25-20 Saints
Patriots -6 (BILLS)
Buffalo might be able to get their hands on Brady the statue from time to time. But I'm just not picking against the Pats anymore.
WIN 41-25 Patriots
Raiders PK (BUCS)
Oakland's success on the road this season is enough for me. Only Raiders mistakes will allow the Bucs to hang around.
WIN 30-24 Raiders
Chiefs -3 (COLTS)
Gotta respect what the Colts did to the Titans last week ... unless you're the AFC's third ranked defense > > > Chiefs.
WIN 30-14 Chiefs
BRONCOS -4 1/2 (Chargers)
I can see being high on the Chargers after last week. But I'll stick with Denver's defense keeping Rivers in check in Mile High.
WIN 27-19 Broncos
Cardinals +3 (PANTHERS)
This game obviously screams rematch! But last place Carolina is coming off a bye, and desperate to turn their season around. Cam Cam the super man doesn't like speaking to the media when things aren't going well, though. Guess we won't be hearing much from him this week either.
Loss 30-20 Panthers
Eagles +4 1/2 (COWBOYS)
Because I need the Eagles to muddle the NFC East situation so as to keep my flawed Giants team in the mix.
Loss 29-23 Cowboys
Schmear of the Week: (2-4)
Raiders PK
WIN
Good luck, and have a great Football Sunday everyone!
Guten Appetit:
Post Game
Week Eight Record: 6-4-1
Overall Record: 41-52-2
Schmear of the Week: 3-4
BAGELS in the Basket: -14
Schmear of the Week: 2-4
BAGELS in the Basket: -18
Okay, I'm off to my worst start in years. I'm particularly getting hammered on my Schmears of the Week (worth 3 bagels each). I have a lot of cooking to do.
Too bad this week's schedule offers little help. Welcome to This Week in NFL Parity. Said another way ... this week's spreads suck.
1st and Ten:
- Now that Tom Brady is back, it's like he never left. The Patriots lead the NFL with a 6-1 record, and are the only team with six victories. New England has allowed the least points in the AFC, and are tied for fourth least in the NFL. Unless Big Ben gets back on the field for Pittsburgh, who can challenge the Patriots? The AFC West?
- When did the Jaguars achieve a level where they fire sacrificial lambs? Firing their offensive coordinator is laughable. They've taken positive steps forward. Easy on the shortsightedness and be consistent.
- The Cleveland Browns remain the lone team without a victory (0-7).
- Is it me ... or does Joe Flacco seem to be just going through the motions?
- Maybe it's time for Roger Goodell to step down as commissioner after all. Oh, wait. He does the owner's bidding. Riiight. Right.
WEEK EIGHT
Friday Line ~ NYDN
Jets -3 (BROWNS)
If the Jets do not play with a sense of desperation, and fail to defeat the Browns in convincing fashion, then(!), I'll start pointing a finger at Todd Bowles. Entering the season, this was supposed to (at least) be a well balanced wild card contender (considering they play in the same division as the Patriots). In that vain, they have done one thing very consistently this season, and that's embarrass themselves. A potential loss against the Browns can not be quietly tucked away into the ongoing growth process file. Failing to defeat the Browns should warrant nothing short of an indictment.
PUSH 31-28 Jets
Ryan Fitzpatrick's benching last week (in favor of Geno Smith, whom wound up injuring himself) revealed the Jets now have at least two weak minded quarterbacks on their hands, and a third unknown lurking in the wings. Fitzpatrick's rather frank assessment regarding his benching, and his perceived status among the Jets hierarchy proved more revealing in more ways than one.
And while we're at it ... it appears as if Geno Smith has indeed played his last game with the New York Jets. Besides burning more bridges than a combat engineer in WWII, he's just not good. Or, he just isn't good here.
Bengals -3 (D.C. Hogs)* London
I would be cool if London fans protested Washington, Daniel Snyder, or both.
Loss 27-27 TIE
FALCONS -3 (Packers)
Defense? I'm thinking Falcons pull ahead in a shootout.
Loss 33-32 Falcons
TEXANS -2 1/2 (Lions)
Well, it's better than a PUSH. I'm looking for Detroit doing something to blow this game, more than I'm counting on Houston.
WIN 20-13 Texans
SAINTS +3 (Seahawks)
The Saints can still light up the scoreboard at home ... just not like they used to. Their inconsistency will enjoy a good week.
WIN 25-20 Saints
Patriots -6 (BILLS)
Buffalo might be able to get their hands on Brady the statue from time to time. But I'm just not picking against the Pats anymore.
WIN 41-25 Patriots
Raiders PK (BUCS)
Oakland's success on the road this season is enough for me. Only Raiders mistakes will allow the Bucs to hang around.
WIN 30-24 Raiders
Chiefs -3 (COLTS)
Gotta respect what the Colts did to the Titans last week ... unless you're the AFC's third ranked defense > > > Chiefs.
WIN 30-14 Chiefs
BRONCOS -4 1/2 (Chargers)
I can see being high on the Chargers after last week. But I'll stick with Denver's defense keeping Rivers in check in Mile High.
WIN 27-19 Broncos
Cardinals +3 (PANTHERS)
This game obviously screams rematch! But last place Carolina is coming off a bye, and desperate to turn their season around. Cam Cam the super man doesn't like speaking to the media when things aren't going well, though. Guess we won't be hearing much from him this week either.
Loss 30-20 Panthers
Eagles +4 1/2 (COWBOYS)
Because I need the Eagles to muddle the NFC East situation so as to keep my flawed Giants team in the mix.
Loss 29-23 Cowboys
Schmear of the Week: (2-4)
Raiders PK
WIN
Good luck, and have a great Football Sunday everyone!
Guten Appetit:
- Home made potato chips, w/french onion dip. Grilled panini sandwiches >> provolone, chopped scallions, celery, red and green pepper, tomato.
- Skirt steak w/chimichurri, and (my) pickled tomatoes, served over white rice, covered with oven stewed red potatoes, zucchini, carrots, sprinkled with fried garlic/onions bits.
Post Game
Week Eight Record: 6-4-1
Overall Record: 41-52-2
Schmear of the Week: 3-4
BAGELS in the Basket: -14
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