Week 15 NFL Picks 2008
Looking for some (free) answers on who's going to win this weekend (Week 15) in the NFL? Look no further! I'm seeing green with the 49ers, Panthers, Eagles, and Lions!!
Last week was brutal. The Ls are catching up with the Ws, after a sub-par 1-3 week, bringing our season record to 13-9. We're still in the black, but it's time to get back to the Ws beating the Ls!.
Week 15 NFL Picks:
San Francisco 49ers (+6.5) at Miami Dolphins
The 49ers are on a 2 game roll as they face a suprisingly decent Miami team this weekend. Coach Mike Singletary is finally starting to get his message through to his team, and they're buying in! Shaun Hill has looked good since taking the snaps full time. Expect this to be a close game, but 49ers go on the road and win outright.
Take the points, San Francisco (by 4)
Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers (-7.5)
Jay Cutler and his passing attack, featuring Brandon Marshall, roll into the Carolinas this weekend to face a tough Panthers team. The Bronco's feature the NFL's second best offense this year (ypg), but it's not the Bronco's offesive performance I'm counting on. Look no further than the 563 yards and 7 touchdowns Williams and Foster have put up in their past two home games. Did I mention that the Bronco's defense is 28th in ypg? Lots of running, more running, and scoring. Panthers run over the Broncos.
Give the points and run with the Panthers (by 9).
Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles (-14)
That's a big spread. I typically like to take the points here, as NFL games "typically" stay pretty close. I'd be shocked if the Browns put an end to both their 3 game losing streak and the Eagles' 2 game winning streak. So here's what it comes down to for me: the Browns have lost by more than 14 points in 3 of their 9 losses this year (including last week). I'll take my 33% chances of the Browns losing by 14+ points, and think of it as a 67% change that they WON't lose by 14+. In my eyes, that's 2 to 1 odds. I like this return. I think I'll play.
Take the points and the Browns (Eagles by 10)
Detroit Lions (+17) at Indy Colts
Wasn't it just a couple of weeks ago that we picked the Lions to lose by a number this big? Should history repeat itself? I don't think so. This has "trap" game written all over it. And, honestly, do you really think the Lions won't win a game this year? I'll hold back on my bold prediction of the Lions winning outright, only to say that they most likely won't lose by more than 17.
Take the points and back the (GULP!) Lions.
NOTE:
In last week's picks, Roto Jones was 1-3, bringing the current year-to-date record to 13-9.
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