Guessing The Lines

I blew it last week, going 2-3 and basically drawing dead already for Q4 unless I were to go 20-0 or something insane. I was sick, just getting the bare minimum done last week, and probably didn’t give it the proper amount of marination. Not that I haven’t gone 1-4 plenty of times when I was perfectly well too.

Heading into Week 14, I’m 33-31-1, not going to cash this year, but with a strong finish can still have a respectable overall record which is what I’m aiming for now.

Packers at Lions — I’ll make this Packers +2.5 because the Lions have so many defensive injuries. I might take the Packers, but probably a stay away.

Jets at Dolphins — Let’s make this 4.5. The Jets are a cursed team, something’s just wrong with them, and I can’t put my finger on it. The Dolphins are pretty good, just below a playoff team. I’ll probably pass on this one though. If anything the Jets are the buy-low, but as I said, something’s off.

Falcons at Vikings — The Falcons are a lot like the Jets. Kirk Cousins looks fine, but something’s off. The team isn’t clicking. I’ll say Falcons plus 4.5 and probably stay away for the same reason. It should be a Falcons buy-low, but something’s wrong.

Saints at Giants — The Giants are destroyed. They lost just Dexter Lawrence and Theo Johnson now too. Andrew Thomas and Lawrence are the poor man’s Trent Williams and Nick Bosa. And the 49ers went from great to average, the Giants go from below average to out of the league. Saints -5.5, stay away.

Panthers at Eagles — The Panthers hang with everyone these days, and this is a trap game for the Eagles after the big win over the Ravens Sunday night. I’ll say +11.5 and maybe take the Panthers.

Browns at Steelers — The Browns caught the Steelers the first time, but I don’t think it happens again. I’ll say Browns +6.5 and probably lay the wood, but the Browns offense is for real.

Raiders at Buccaneers — I’ll make this Raiders +8.5 and be inclined to stay away. If anything, I’d lean Bucs.

Jaguars at Titans — Jeff Spicoli sure got his bell rung, but Mac Jones actually played decently in relief. I’ll make this line 4.5 and probably take the Titans.

Seahawks at Cardinals — I’ll make this Seahawks +2.5 and take the Cardinals to bounce back, even though Seattle has played well of late.

Bills at Rams — The Bills are a juggernaut, but this is a sneaky-tough road game. I’ll say Bills -4 and maybe lean Rams.

Bears at 49ers — The whole 49ers team is injured. I’ll say Bears +2.5 and stay away.

Chargers at Chiefs — The Chiefs play close games with the local high school team, but it’ll still be Chargers +3 at Arrowhead. I’d probably take the Chiefs.

Bengals at Cowboys — I’ll say Bengals -3 and probably stay away. The Cowboys can rush the passer, and the Bengals can’t stop anyone.