PIGSKIN
FOOTBALL SUNDAY
Week Two
RESULTS
WELCOME BACK, and THANK YOU for making PIGSKIN one of my more popular features. There is no PIGSKIN nor a Brooklyn Trolley Blogger without you. I can not express enough how appreciative and grateful I am for your time and continued interest.
The New York Football Giants department of my blog: DO IT FOR THE DUKE. Just so you know, I am a blue bleeding Giants fan. I was a novice in the mid 1970's when John McVay still roamed the sideline. The disciplinarian Ray Perkins followed and guided the Giants through my first playoff experience. Bill Parcells takes over the reigns in 1983, and the rest is history.
The Jets department of my blog: WALT MICHAELS' REVENGE. I am not a Jets hater. If you follow me you'll concur. I just call it like I see it. I'm one who enjoys the mayhem that comes with having so many pro teams playing within our metropolitan area. I remember Joe Namath's last season in green and was just as dismayed as any Jets fan to see him in a Rams uniform. Joe Klecko belongs in the Hall of Fame! What on god's earth is Canton waiting for? I also derived no joy from watching Richard Todd throw three interceptions in the 1983 AFC championship game at Miami - the game that got Walt Michaels unfairly fired.
Please allow me to reiterate my appreciation for your support.
SCOREBOARD
Week One Record: 8-6-0
Schmear of the Week: 1-0
Bagels in the Basket: +5
1st and Ten
- A covid outbreak among Saints coaching staff.
- Tom Brady says he can play until he is 50-years old. The old goat threw for a mere 379 yards and four touchdowns against the Cowboys.
2nd and Short
- What the hell happened to the Packers? We'll find out Monday night.
- Giants defense makes Washington's Taylor Heinckie look like Joe Theismann.
No Gain
- NYG, Nick Gates, out for the season, broken leg early in game one.
- NYJ, Mekhi Becton, out for the foreseeable future with an injured leg.
PUNT!
- Atlanta Falcons
- After his first-ever NFL game, Giants ROOKIE receiver Kadarius Toney vents frustrations on social media over his role on the team; c'mon, man!
WEEK TWO
Friday Line ~ MGM/NYP
Patriots -6 JETS
WIN; 25-6 Patriots
Bengals +2 1/2 BEARS
If the Bears win, they'll do so by one or two points. That's why it's called gambling. The Bears' big-name defensive players went MIA last week, and they do not appear inclined to start their rookie quarterback, so expect to see Andy Dalton again. The Bengals pulled off an OT win against the Vikings. I'll stick with Dalton playing his former team and momentum on the road.
Loss; 20-17 Bears
BROWNS -12 1/2 Texans
Houston benefitted from playing against the Jags. Last week they yielded 27 points against a rookie quarterback, which goes in hand with Tyrod Taylor getting outplayed by Trevor Lawrence. Browns are still playing without Odell Beckham, but it didn't seem to slow them down. Browns can run the ball and keep Houston's offense off the field. I do not see the Texans defense slowing them down.
Loss; 31-21 Browns
Rams -3 1/2 COLTS
If Seattle can go into Indianapolis and win, so can the Rams. Carson Wentz was okay, but Russell Wilson was outstanding against the Colts' defense. The Rams offense will treat them similarly.
Loss; 27-24 Rams
Bills -3 1/2 DOLPHINS
The Fish had their fun last week against New England. Meanwhile, I'm confident the Bills are furious after last week's letdown against the Steelers. Despite their victory, Miami's week-one offense was relatively unimpressive. The Patriots killed themselves with turnovers. This line is mysteriously close. Take the Bills in a stampede.
WIN; 35-0 Bills
49ers -3 EAGLES
Anything about the Eagles involves a coin and flipping it. The Niners allowing 33 points to the Lions is concerning. But whereas the Niners are poised for winning, the Eagles are not. Look for Dr. Jeckyll taking the day off and Mr. Hyde circumventing the Eagles at home.
WIN; 17-11 Niners
STEELERS -5 1/2 Raiders
That was an impressive comeback by the Raiders last week against the Ravens. Derek Carr did all the work because the Raiders have no run game. Running back Josh Jacobs is out this week. Because of Coach Gruden's drafting, the Raiders are still no better than par. I think folks entered the season underestimating the Steelers.
Loss; 26-17 Raiders
Saints -3 1/2 PANTHERS
The only real problem the Jets had last week against the Panthers was an inability to account for Christian McCaffrey. On the other hand, the Panthers' defense faces their first real test against the Saints. Coach Sean Payton will only make Jameis Winston better.
Loss; 26-7 Panthers
JAGUARS +6 Broncos
If Trevor Lawrence can limit interceptions, this game stays within range.
Loss; 23-13 Broncos
CARDINALS -3 1/2 Vikings
I'm down on the Vikings, to begin with. I was impressed last week with the way Arizona bottled up the Titans' running game. If the Vikings can't run, they can't win? Kirk Cousins threw for 351 yards last week with two touchdowns and still lost against the Bengals.
Loss; 34-33 Cardinals
BUCCANEERS -12 Falcons
This spread is warranted. The Falcons are a mess.
WIN; 48-25 Bucs
Cowboys +3 CHARGERS
What do you suppose could have happened to the Chargers last week if Ryan Fitzpatrick did not get hurt?
Push; 20-17 Cowboys
SEAHAWKS -6 Titans
I hate this spread, but what are ya' gonna do ... Russell Wilson is insanely good, Seattle is home, the Twelfth Man is back in the house, and after last week's performance, the Titans pose a big question mark.
Loss; 33-30 Titans
Chiefs -3 1/2 RAVENS
Not sure if these are the Ravens of last season. If the spread was any wider, I'd side with Baltimore. But (I believe) the Chiefs are playing with three rookies on the offensive line and managed to outlast the Browns. Lamar Jackson, good, competent but isn't necessarily known to put the team on his back and carry them.
Loss; 36-35 Ravens
Schmear of the Week (1-0)
Patriots -6
WIN
Good luck, and have a great Football Sunday!
POSTGAME
Week Two (ATS): 4-9-1
Overall Record: 12-15-1
Schmear of the Week: 2-0
Bagels in the Basket: +2
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