Guessing The Lines
I went 3-2 last week to put myself at a decent 13-7 for Q2. This is the start of Q3, and realistically to have a shot at the quarterly prize, I’ll need a 4-1 week — or better. Seems like I’m back in the flow after a rough start at least.
Texans at Jets — I’d say maybe Texans +2.5 given their WR decimation and inability to pass protect. I’d probably take the Jets too.
Cowboys at Falcons — The Cowboys are a disaster, but the Falcons are nothing special, either. I’ll make the line three. If anything, I’m taking the Cowboys.
Dolphins at Bills — The Bills are good now. They have the offense in gear with Keon Coleman emerging and Amari Cooper in the fold. The Dolphins are back with Tua now too. I’ll say Dolphins +5.5 and probably take them to keep it close.
Raiders at Bengals — The Bengals never deliver for me, but the Raiders are really bad. I’ll say Raiders +7.5 and probably lay the wood if I had to.
Chargers at Browns — Jameis Winston gave the Browns new life last week, but he’ll still make catastrophic mistakes. Chargers -1.5, and maybe take the Chargers.
Patriots at Titans — I prefer Drake Maye over Jacoby Brissett, but it’s probably not that big of a difference at this point. The Patriots seem to have some purpose, the Titans have none. I’ll go Patriots +1.5 and stay away.
Indiginous Peoples at Giants — The Giants defense is good, but Danny Dimes is killing them. Still, the Giants are the play here. I imagine it’ll be IP -2.5 or so.
Saints at Panthers — If Derek Carr is back, this should be Saints -4.5. This is a stay away for me.
Broncos at Ravens — The Broncos are a nice story, but I’m laying the wood here. I’d expect it to be Ravens -7.5 or something that looks really big but isn’t.
Jaguars at Eagles — My temptation would be to sell the Eagles high, but you can’t count on the Jaguars. Stay away. I’ll say Jaguars +7.5 FWIW.
Bears at Cardinals — The Bears had a miraculous comeback, then lost on a Hail Mary. That’s a tough one from which to move on. I’ll say Bears +2.5 and take the Cardinals who are playing better of late.
Lions at Packers — If Jordan Love plays, I’d make this a pick ‘em in Green Bay and probably take the Lions.
Rams at Seahawks — Matthew Stafford is better than Geno Smith, and the rest of the teams are about even. I expect it to be Rams +1.5 and take them.
Colts at Vikings — The Colts with Joe Flacco are okay. The Vikings are reeling from a couple close losses. I’ll make it Colts +6.5 and probably stay away.