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By Vin, Section NFL
Another great week for the Sportscolumn crew as we averaged 11.5 games right last week. However, last week was a very easy week to pick games. The folks over at ESPN got about 11.5 right as well. We agree on most picks this week. Hopefully, there will be some upsets just so the games are worth watching. Sure, we like being right, but we'd rather be entertained on Sundays. Don't forget about the podcast to go along with the picks below. You can listen/download the mp3 file directly here or you can subscribe to the podcast using this feed. If you have iTunes, go to your Advanced Menu, click on Subscribe to Podcast and enter this url: http://feeds.feedburner.com/nflpickspodcast
Week 10 Picks
Locks of the WeekVegas Vinny: Why can't my Locks cover? It's as if they just stop playing decent defense in the 4th quarter. Well, I'm going the other way this week. I'm going to take Houston (+18) and the points. This is going against the grain as Indy usually covers when playing against Houston, even if it's a large spread. However 18 points is way too much considering that Indy is coming off an emotional game versus the Patriots. On top of that, they have Cinci next week. I'm thinking of a Indy letdown that allows Houston to cover. Teri Berg: I can't believe this opened at even odds, and now the 'Skins are at -1. Washington convincingly beat Philly last week, and other than the game they didn't show up for vs. the Giants, they've played good, solid ball all season. Tampa Bay, though, is a total fraud without Cadillac Williams -- who's lost some serious luster since Week 5. The Bucs aren't getting any better on offense with Simms under center and Pittman doubling with Williams in the back field. Unfortunately, as the season moves on their defense is showing signs of weakness against better teams too. It would be nice to see Washington's defense gel against the run, though -- doesn't look like LaVar Arrington is shoring up that weakness yet. But the 'Skins' offensive weapons far outshine what TB has on the field, and I think Washington (-1) goes into the Pirates Cove and takes this by a TD or more. BostonMac: Fantasy owners around the world should have a moment of silence for Priest Holmes, who was placed on injured reserve this week with a spinal injury. As of this writing, Holmes was contemplating announcing his retirement on Thursday because of his doctors' worries about possible paralysis. Holmes will always be remembered as a historic fantasy player, putting up numbers like he was on All-American mode while everybody else was stuck at the Freshman level. This week, I think the Chiefs rally for their teammate against Buffalo. Larry Johnson picks up the slack (after putting up some great numbers last week for my own fantasy team), and even though KC's defense is suspect, their offense scores a ton of points to outscore the mediocre Bills. I am taking KANSAS CITY (+2.5) on the road. Trevor F: I'm going to lay the three points and take the New England Patriots this week. This is a HUGE game for the defending Super Bowl Champions. Should they lose to Miami and fall under .500, they may miss the playoffs. Tom Brady just questioned his team's character on the radio. The Pats just lost "Big Dog in the Yard" status on Monday night. They have to bounce back this week and they will. Patriots (-3).
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