PIGSKIN 2017: Week Three

PIGSKIN

FOOTBALL SUNDAY

Week Three

RESULTS

Week One 

Week Two

Scoreboard

Week Two Record:  6-9
Overall Record:  10-16-1
Schmear of the Week:  1-1
Bagels in the Basket:  -7

1st and Ten:

• President Donald Trump said on Friday, players who kneel during the National Anthem should be fired by the NFL's respective team owners.  Uh, isn't that illegal Mr. President?

2nd and Short:

• A judge's decision has cleared the way for Ezekiel Elliott to participate in at least the next two games.

No Gain:

• What are these London, England, games all about?  Future Expansion?  Isn't that what the old European League of American Football was all about?  And failed?  Just think of the onerous travel potentially facing teams like the Cardinals, Rams, Chargers, Raiders, 49ers, and Seahawks.

PUNT!

• Chargers football in Los Angeles?  So far, they have 25,381 fans.  Great reception; great start.   Not.

Week Three
Friday Line ~ NYDN

EAGLES -6 (Giants)
Philly should double-team Odell Beckham all day long.  If they don't, they're fools.  The Giants can't run the ball; they can't pass protect.  And neither Sterling Shepard nor Brandon Marshall are enough to get the offense through the day.  Giants have managed just 13 total points through two games. Expect more of the same.
Loss  27-24 Eagles

Dolphins -6 (JETS)
Even potentially jet lagged after flying in from San Diego, the Fish are just a better team that the Jets.
Loss  20-6 Jets

Ravens -4 (Jaguars) London
I guess convincing victories over the Browns and Bengals should warrant some respect for the Ravens.  The Texans showed us last week exactly where the Jags stand.
Loss  44-7 Jaguars

Browns -1 (COLTS)
A baseball man, Paul DePodesta, is gonna save the Browns ... or so Cleveland hopes.  Remember the Browns effort against the Steelers?  I 'member.  Otherwise, this is a great time to be playing the Colts. If this spread were wider, I'd be singing a different tune.
Loss  31-28 Colts

Steelers -7 1/2 (BEARS)
The Steelers have baffled me for two years now.  My head says this is a six-point game, but my heart says lay the points.  Pittsburgh needs to bring the pain against the Bears in order to validate their 2-0 start.
Loss  23-17 Bears

Broncos -3 (BILLS)
What the hell is Las Vegas thinking?  I'd love to know.  Must be a trap!  Lay the points.
Loss  26-16 Bills

PATRIOTS -13 (Texans)
Texans whooped the Jaguars, then just barely got by the Bengals.  On the other side, we know Brady and Simon Bar Belichick like to run up the score whenever they can.
Loss  36-33 Patriots

Saints +6 (PANTHERS)
Drew Brees and Saints already know it's desperation time.  Their offense has scored 39 points in defeat so far.  But, I know what you're saying - the Panthers have so far given up only six points.  I get that.  But they've played the 49ers and Bills, and just barely squeaked by the latter.  Cam Newton will be playing this week on a hobbled foot.  That evens the playing field a bit.  Take the points.
WIN  34-13 Saints

Bucs +1 (VIKINGS)
Sam Bradford will miss his second straight game.  A good Bucs team will prevail.
Loss  34-17 Vikings

Falcons -3 (LIONS)
Nice match-up! Stafford vs. Ryan.  However, unlike what the Lions defensive line did against the Giants, particularly Eli Manning, the Falcons offensive line will keep Matt Ryan upright and clean.
WIN  30-26 Falcons

TITANS -2 1/2 (Seahawks)
The Seahawks are making a habit of coming on late in seasons.  They squeaked by the 49ers in Week One, then managed only nine points during good weather in Green Bay.  If the Titans win time of possession, the Seahawks are doomed.
WIN  33-27 Titans

Chiefs -3 (CHARGERS)
Andy Reid has been at this a long time.  He's a good coach, and the Chiefs will be among the AFC's final four.  Beating the Patriots was no fluke.  The Chiefs then followed-up with a win over the Eagles.  At least Los Angeles spectators will see one good team on the field.  Said another way, the Chargers have no chance.
WIN  24-10 Chiefs

Bengals +9 (PACKERS)
Say hello to another desperate 0-2 team.  If the Bengals really care about Coach Lewis, then they'll play competitive football Sunday in Green Bay.  No excuses ... the weather will still be nice, etc.   Covering nine points would be good enough for me.  But them Cats are still gonna get Marvin Lewis fired.
WIN  27-24 Packers

Raiders -3 (D.C.HOGS)
This is another one of those Las Vegas spreads that makes me scratch my head.  I think the Raiders win by two touchdowns.
Loss  27-10 Hogs


Schmear of the Week: (1-1)
Chiefs -3
WIN

Guten Appetit
Roast pork shoulder, Spanish rice, platanos, avocado and tomato salad, and a bread pudding.


Good luck, and have a great Football Sunday everyone!

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