The big red ‘Breaking News’ box on NFL.com reads, ‘Dez Bryant has hairline fracture in knee’. I suppose that qualifies as breaking news for the NFL. Bryant is king of the Cowboys and we of the fantasy and betting worlds lay out a lot of faith based on what he can do on any given Sunday (Monday or Thursday). It is a stark reminder that football does not matter. It is an entertaining game through which people put their lives at risk and, often slowly, deplete the number of quality years they have left in exchange for vast sums of money. This is not to say I don’t care about ball. I care quite a bit. Too much, probably. I care enough to have three fantasy teams (albeit with losing records) and to come here once a week to drop knowledge on the game.
mmm… drop.
CIN over MIA
The wheels won’t fall off the Cincy train until the Patriots arrive. Then things will go very badly for the next few weeks as part of a phenomenon I call post Patriot crash. Ask The Cardinals about that.
IND over Jax
Nothing much to say here save that Jax is till wack. They need to prove a lot before I invest a pick in their direction.
CAR over ATL
The Panthers are erratic and the Falcons are coming off a big win, but there is also this thing called post N’awlins let down. Ask the Giants about that.
OAK over BAL
Oakland is legit. They continue to ball so hard and perform at a level generally reserved for other scions of the west. I think it has something to do with a new team in town… Young talent might play a factor too.
NE over BUF
Sorry, Rex. Even if Edelman goes as the starter this is a win. Belicheck runs the best system in football. Even Madden knows his playbook cannot be stopped. Add to this a defense that is legit and we got problems.
NYJ over SEA
Jets are in disarray but they are not as nearly as bad as Fitz looked last week. I’m counting on the run game and a Fitz resurgence to power through this one. I also see Revis getting back on track here.
NYG over MIN
Despite a really surprisingly resilient and deep Vikings squad, NYG needs this more and they damn well know it. Beckham’s hype train on the sideline only means more passion for play and more urgency to win.
Quick Picks
DET over CHI
CLE over WAS
DEN over TB
AZ over LA
SD over NO
SF over DAL
PIT over KC