PIGSKIN 2017: Week Four

PIGSKIN

FOOTBALL SUNDAY

Week Four

RESULTS

Week One 

Week Two

Week Three

Scoreboard:

Week Three Record:  5-9
Overall Record:  15-25-1
Schmear of the Week:  2-1
Bagels in the Basket:  -8


1st and Ten:

• Kansas City and Atlanta are the lone remaining undefeated teams.  That would be an intriguing Super Bowl match-up, wouldn't it?  Just remember I said that; I will.
• The Los Angeles Rams are first in the NFC West, and lead the NFL in points scored.  I wanna know who predicted that.  Leave a comment.  Green Bay played its fourth game on Thursday and still trail the Rams in points scored.
• Either the Browns or Bengals will finally win their first game of the season.

2nd and Long:

• Fifteen of 32 NFL teams enter Week Four with two victories; time to thin the herd.
• Game #2 in London, England.

No Gain:

• Odell Beckham Jr. was fined a sum just over $12,000 by the NFL as a result of last Sunday's antics.  But does anyone really think he will change as a result?
• In fact, the Giants are depressing me.

PUNT!

• To date, the Giants have scored the second fewest points in the NFL, averaging just 12.3 points per game.  That's a lot of punting.

Week Four
Friday Line ~ NYDN

BUCS -3 (Giants)
I was not at all impressed with the Giants near-win last week.  They can't control the ball.  The Giants have no shot if Tampa possesses the ball for 37:00 minutes or more.
Loss  25-23 Bucs

Jaguars -3 1/2 (JETS)
What the Jaguars and Jets did last week, respectively, was stunning.  The Jets, however, are headed in a different direction, right?
Loss  23-20 Jets  ot

Saints -3 (Dolphins) London
I'll take my chances with Drew Brees.
WIN  20-0 Saints

Panthers +9 (PATRIOTS)
That's just too many points.  Patriots are giving up yards and points by the bushels, and Cam Newton's funk won't last forever.  Panthers should be able to cover.  Winning is another issue.
WIN  33-30 Panthers

Rams +6 1/2 (COWBOYS)
This is my stay-away-game of the week.  I'm just looking for the Rams to cover.
WIN  35-30 Rams

VIKINGS -2 (Lions)
A late field goal wins this.  That's why I like laying two.
Loss  14-7 Lions

Titans -1 1/2 (TEXANS)
Maybe it's just me ... but I think the Titans can blow out the Texans.
Loss  57-14 Texans

Bengals -3 (BROWNS)
The Bengals should be ashamed of themselves ... but they're playing the Browns.
WIN  31-7 Bengals

RAVENS +3 (Steelers)
I need to rethink the Ravens.  I really do.  I haven't a clue about this game = take the points and cross your fingers.
Loss  26-9 Steelers

FALCONS -8 (Bills)
Falcons are on a mission, remember?
Loss  23-17 Bills

CHARGERS -1 1/2 (Eagles)
Los Angeles hasn't warmed up to their team yet.  They might after a win.
Loss  26-24 Eagles

CARDINALS -7 (49ers)
This is the most suspicious line on the entire board.  Too many underdogs won last week.  Screw those Niners.
Loss  18-15 Cardinals

BRONCOS -2 1/2 (Raiders)
The Raiders will regroup and go on a tear ... after they lose to the Broncos in Denver.
WIN  16-10 Broncos

SEAHAWKS -13 (Colts)
Gut feeling; home; crazy crowd; Colts turnovers will help the Seahawks cover this.  I think.
WIN  48-18 Seahawks


Schmear of the Week: (2-1)
Titans -1 1/2
LOSS


Guten Appetit
I still got some stuff in the garden.  This will be my final harvest of the year for bell pepper, hot pepper, tomato, basil, parsley, arugula, cucumber, and zucchini.  Time to rip everything out and plant some garlic.  I like saving some green tomato for pickling.

• Hot salsa and a guacamole dip
• Bruschetta 
• Salad of lettuce/arugula/tomato/cucumber/black olive/sprinkle Parmesan cheese/lemon vinaigrette
• Chicken kabobs (peppers, zucchini, onion) with my own tzatziki sauce (cucumbers) over rice
• Stuffed bell pepper > Philly Cheese Style!  Thin sliced rib-eye, onions, mushrooms, provolone

Good luck, and have a happy and safe Football Sunday everybody!

POST-GAME:
Week Four Record:  6-8
Overall Record:  21-33-1
Schmear of the Week:  2-2
Bagels in the Basket:  -13