Guessing The Lines

Week 15

I blew it last week for real, no more reprieves. I went 2-3, even took the Jets. You could say the Jets were the right side, but you would be wrong. The Jets are always the wrong side except when they cover, which is rare. It was like betting the Chargers back in the day. You lost the right to complain when they gave away the game.

I also screwed up by not sticking to my guns. I like the Panthers, but didn’t use them. I liked the Rams too. Part of success in handicapping, and why I went on a run mid-season, was I trusted my leans. When you second-guess, you’re dead.

Rams at 49ers —Both teams played well last week. I’ll say Rams +3 and probably stay away.

Cowboys at Panthers — I’ll say Cowboys +2.5 and probably stay away. Cooper Rush is bad, but Micah Parsons is 100 percent again and causing havoc.

Chiefs at Browns — The Jameis Winston show is fun, but against a good defense, I expect turnovers. I’ll say Chiefs -7 and probably lay the wood.

Dolphins at Texans — The Dolphins are the better team. I’ll say Dolphins -1.5 and consider laying the wood.

Jets at Jaguars — I’ll say Jets -2.5 and stay away because they’re cursed.

Killer Redskins at Saints — Without Derek Carr, I’m thinking KRs -8.5. Stay away.

Ravens at Giants — Maybe Ravens -14.5. If anything I’d take the Ravens, but probably stay away.

Bengals at Titans — Let’s say Bengals-7. The Titans are probably a buy-low, but not sure I can pull the trigger.

Patriots at Cardinals — The Cardinals are the buy low, but they’ve really been bad of late. I’ll say Pats +5.5 and maybe hold my nose and take the Cardinals.

Colts at Broncos — The Broncos are pretty good, the Colts are scrappy. I’ll say Colts +6.5 and stay away.

Bills at Lions — I’ll make this Bills +4 and probably stay away.

Buccaneers at Chargers — Let’s go Bucs +3.5. If I used it, I’d lean Chargers.

Steelers at Eagles — I’ll say Steelers +3.5. I’d lean Steelers if I used it.

Packers at Seahawks — The Seahawks have been better of late. I’ll say Packers -1.5 and stay away. If anything I’d take the Packers.

Bears at Vikings — The Bears are a buy-low. I’ll say Bears +7.5 and lean Chicago.

Falcons at Raiders — Apparently the Falcons are keeping Penix in their pants, even with a Younghoe on the team. I’ll say Falcons -4.5 and lean Falcons.