Usually I devote waiver wednesday to my picks for the week’s games, but in a haze of Giant disappointment, I neglected to do so. I am not angry at the Giants persay, but at the injuries and thinness of the CB position. That’s neither here nor there. This post is about picks for the weeks games.
Patriots over Titans
Patriots cannot stop the run, so fantasy fans should be starting CJ2K. On the other hand, Titans cannot stop the pass, especially when that pass is aimed at a Tight End. It is going to be a very long day for the Tennessee linebackers.
Colts over Bears
No, I am not on drugs. I realize that I said many terrible things about Andrew Luck leading up to the draft. I know I thought he’d be a bust and that the talent drought in Indy would expose him. However, the Bears are going to come out slightly flat footed and be taken by surprise by a team that has been losing for way too long to get caught out there on day 1.
Eagles over Browns
I don’t even think I need to make a commentary here.
Lions over Rams
Listen, the Rams stink. They have a great new coach who will need time. They have a very weak division that will float them a few wins, but in the end Megatron is going to do his thing.
Texans over Dolphins
By the time playoffs rolled around last year, the Texans were starting a ball boy at quarterback. They still were favored to win. They didn’t, of course, but with their QB healthy and all the other parts in place, this is going to be a nasty blowout. The only thing that could make it better is if the Texans go out and sign Ocho, just so he can score a TD, pull off his helmet and reveal the shape of a battered dolphin carved into his hair.
Falcons over Chiefs
Tough pick here in what looks to be a very close competition. The Chiefs have all of their weapons back, but with the limited amount of time they all worked together in the preseason, I think the seasoned Falcons pull this one out by a TD.
Jaguars over Vikings
Mark this down for the NOT Game of the Week. AP is making his return and will likely be limited. ‘Pocket Hercules’ will also see limited action. So we’re down to backup RB’s carrying the load for teams whose QB’s aren’t exactly NFL elites.
Jets over Bills
But I thought the Giants would win too. Seriously, the wildcat could be that running game spark the team needs in order to be successful. On the other hand, that will limit the amount of touches Sanchize gets, which means eventual drama. These guys need to get some offensive talent quick.
Saints over Redskins
Not even close. RG III will play some decent ball, but the talent around him is negligible. He is quickly going to be seen as the next Chris Carr unless they give him some help. Cutting your best TE is not the kind of help I’m talking about either.
Bucs over Panthers
Everyone is talking about ‘Superman’ Newton and forgetting that when he and Tebow were at Florida, the S was on Tebow’s chest. Yes, Newton is more accurate. Yes, Newton has the indelible Steve Smith. No, that is not going to matter one bit to a Florida team with a hard nosed college coach that sees him coming. Panthers, meet the running game. Oh, and Talib is pretty good too.
Broncos over Steelers
Peyton just has too much going for him here. It is a home game, he is a year removed from the sport and hungry as hell. Did I mention that he’s been known to carve up the Steeler secondary like xmas turkey? Expect 1-2 picks to serve as an appetizer for a 4 TD main course.
Ravens over Bengals
People continue to sleep on the Ravens. Meanwhile they’re talking hype about Lewis’ Bengals. Nope, nope, nope. Baby Ray don’t play.
Chargers over Raiders
The Chargers long history of slow starts hiccuped last year. Instead they had a slow finish. I think that trend continues as the receivers (and the hype) die down. The Raiders are going to threaten in this game and perhaps throughout the first half of the season.