PIGSKIN 2017: Week Seven

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FOOTBALL SUNDAY
Week Seven

RESULTS

Week One 

Week Two

Week Three

Week Four

Week Five

Week Six

Scoreboard

Week Six Record:  3-9

Overall Record:  27-51-1
Schmear of the Week: 3-3
Bagels in the Basket:  -25


Either the NFL is plagued with undecipherable parity, or I just can't pick winners against the spread this season.  If you follow my picks, and you're into trends like I am, then you should be doing just fine by going against everything I say.  I've been terribly consistent in that respect.  So, I'm glad to have been of some service to you.

Welcome to Week Seven Light!  These picks are according to Thursday's line in the NYP.

I'm outta here.  I'll be on the road this weekend taking in the autumnal change, soaking up the last bits of Oktoberfest, and partaking in some early Halloween festivities.  Check out my timeline on Twitter if you're interested in seeing cool stuff, people, and places, as well as some thing unexpected ... I'm sure.


Jets +3 (DOLPHINS)
The Dolphins were considered up and comers before they got displaced by hurricanes.  They seem to have their feet under them again.  I'm throwing the Jets a bone, and say they'll cover.  After getting screwed last week against the Pats, they just might play that much harder.
Push  31-28 Dolphins

Seahawks -5 (GIANTS)
The Seahawks will not be caught off guard like the Broncos were.  The Giants had no choice but to protect Eli, and approach Denver in the manner which they did.  Seattle knows exactly what to prepare for.  There will be no surprises here.
WIN  24-7 Seahawks

Titans -5 1/2 (BROWNS)
Marcus Mariota playing on one good leg is good enough for me.
Loss  12-9 Titans  o.t.

Jaguars -3 1/2 (COLTS)
The Jags are starting to piss me off with their up and down crap.  Doesn't change the fact Indianapolis has so far allowed the most points in the NFL.
WIN  27-0 Jaguars

STEELERS -5 (Bengals)
Just when I thought the Steelers were imploding from within, Coach Tomlin glued them back together and made them take out their frustrations on the formerly undefeated Chiefs.
WIN  29-14 Steelers

VIKINGS -5 (Ravens)
The Ravens are another team really pissing me off.  Thank goodness the Vikings give this game clarity.
WIN  24-16 Vikings

Panthers -3 (BEARS)
Meh ... Happy Go Moody Cam Newton will lead his team to an unimpressive victory.
Loss  17-3 Bears

Saints -5 1/2 (PACKERS)
The Packers are just another ordinary team without Aaron Rogers.  Their offensive line isn't some fantastic unit capable of carrying their backup quarterback.  Rogers stretches out, and creates plays on his own, because of breakdowns in protection.
WIN  26-17 Saints

Rams -3 1/2 (Cardinals)  *England*
The Cardinals are lagging behind the Rams on both sides of the football.  Young beats old.
WIN  33-0 Rams

Cowboys -6 (49ERS)
Ezekiel Elliott plays on.  Advantage Cowboys.
WIN  40-10 Cowboys

Broncos +1 1/2 (CHARGERS)
After last week's debacle against the Giants, the Broncos better play angry.
Loss  21-0 Chargers

PATRIOTS -3 (Falcons)
Take the home team in a massive shootout.
WIN  23-7 Patriots

Buccaneers @ BILLS is off the board a/o Thursday


Schmear of the Week: (3-3)
Seahawks -5
WIN


Good luck, and have a Happy Football Sunday, everyone!


Post-Game
Week Seven Record:  8-3-1
Overall Record:  35-54-2
Schmear of the Week:  4-3
Bagels in the Basket:  -18