Unfortunately we recorded a full Football Friday show only for it to be deleted when we tried to upload it to the site. Sorry for the inconvenience. Rather than consider today a lost day I'll post my thoughts that would have been on the show:
Red Sox vs Tigers:
A huge win for the Red Sox. With Scherzer and Verlander coming up in the next two games it was necessary that they win last night. The bats seemed to wake up a bit and Mike Napoli hit a ball that still has not landed. Tigers were unable to come through with the big hit which will need to change if they want to win this series. The Tigers have the advantage with the pitching matchups the next two games (if necessary) they just need to get some big hits.
Hockey:
John Tavares is a stud and the Islanders are looking like the only NY team to make a playoff run this year in the NHL. Meanwhile, the Devils stink and I refuse to spend another minute discussing my favorite team until they get a win. I wish I could say the same with the Giants...
Thursday Night Football:
Seahawks took care of business. The defense made plays against a terrible Cardinals passing attack. The Cardinals offensive line was terrible and Carson Palmer's days as an NFL starter are numbered. By no means should he be a starter in this league anymore. The Cardinals have a very good defense with a lot of talented pieces. Add in a solid group of receivers and this team should be competing for a playoff spot. Too bad they have Carson Palmer. On a side note, Russell Wilson played great and if he plays like that in the postseason with that home field advantage and a very good defense, the Hawks have Super Bowl written all over them.
Sunday Football
Falcons -7 over Buccaneers
After all the injuries, you can argue the Bucs are the more talented team coming into this game. Then you see the Bucs are coached by Greg Schiano and their QB is Mike Glennon. The Falcons always play great at home and despite a depleted offense, Matt Ryan will find the open man. Look at what Tom Brady has done with a bunch of scrubs at WR. By no means is Matt Ryan Tom Brady, but Ryan is a top QB in this league. As long as the Falcons avoid catching MRSA, their will be no losing on Sunday. Falcons win and cover.
Lions -2.5 over Bengals
Very similarly built. The Lions are just better. Matthew Stafford or Andy Dalton? Calvin Johnson or AJ Green? Ndamukong Suh or Geno Atkins? I'd lean Lions in all three but Suh vs Atkins is a toss up. The only facet I'd lean Bengals is in coaching because Marvin Lewis blows Jim Schwartz away. I expect this to be a close game but the Lions will prevail.
Dolphins -8 over Bills
Division games are never a gimme but the Dolphins are healthy coming off a bye and are home against a Bills team led by Thaddeus Lewis. No way does Thaddeus Lewis look decent again this week against a pass rush featuring Cameron Wake. If the Bills want any chance in this game C.J Spiller and Fred Jackson must have big games. Dolphins should cruise to victory.
Jets +3.5 over Patriots
The Jets have their swagger back. The Jets have rebuilt their defense around a couple of promising stars on the line in Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson. Then you add in the Patriots defense is in shambles after the losses of Vince Wilfork and now Jerod Mayo, the Jets should be able to keep this close. I see this as a field goal game. Gronk is back but Talib is out. Tough call. I say Pats win but Jets cover.
Eagles -3 over Cowboys
The Eagles do not have their quarterback of the future on the roster but they do have their quarterback of the immediate future in Nick Foles. Unless Foles turns the ball over at an Eli like rate this is his job. This game should be a shootout and with Dallas missing a lot of key pieces on defense I'll lean Eagles.
Redskins pick'em over Bears
Toss up game. RGIII looked to be regaining his old form last week and I expect him to improve every week. The Bears defensive line is beat up and I expect Alfred Morris to have a huge day. Factor in DeAngelo Hall has Jay Cutler's number and the Bears inability to score 30 on the Giants, I'll go Skins.
Panthers -6 over Rams
A game that only Panthers fans, Rams fans, and Cam Newton owners will watch. Tough game to pick with the spread. If the Panthers run the ball they'll win if not the Rams will. I think they'll run. Panthers win and cover.
Chargers -7.5 over Jaguars
Could be a let down game for the Chargers. Line seems to high and I'd be more comfortable at 6.5 but I'll still pick the Chargers.
49ers -4 over Titans
The stat everybody seems to be throwing around nowadays is that teams have not won a game the week after playing Seattle. I expect that trend to continue. Sorry Titans fans. Kaepernick to Vernon Davis looked good last week but overall Kaepernick did not. Will this be the week he regains his form?
Packers -10 over Browns
A game that if the line 10.5 I'd pick the Browns but at 9.5 I'd pick the Packers. I think this game will push but I'll lean Packers because the Browns still have Brandon Weeden as their quarterback.
Chiefs -6 over Texans
Texans have 7-9 written all over them. Good luck going into Kansas City with Case Keenum as your quarterback. I just hope he escapes the game in one piece. Kansas City should cruise.
Raven +1.5 over Steelers
Toss up game. I think the Steelers win last week was more of a let down week for the Jets and the Steelers fresh off a bye than the Steelers being back on track. Ravens could use a win in a game like this as that division looks like it will come down to the final few weeks. I'll take the Ravens to win.
Broncos -6.5 over Colts
Irsay has ran his mouth all week and now his team must back him up. After a bad loss in San Diego, the Colts look to get back on track but there is one problem, Peyton Manning is back. I expect a motivated Peyton to show Irsay what a Super Bowl winning quarterback does to a team that is playing in the stadium he built. Peyton and the Broncos will win by digits.
10 SF -4
7 KC -6
5 DET -2.5
Fantasy Players to Watch
QB: Ryan Tannehill
RB: DeAngelo Williams
RB: Ryan Mathews
WR: Terrence Williams
WR: Brian Hartline
TE: Heath Miller
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