2005 NFL PROJECTIONS

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2005 Issue # 3
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Atlanta at Buffalo -2.5

Atlanta is looking at its second straight road game. After falling short in Seattle last week, they head up to Western New York to meet the Bills. The Bills should be a might ornery after the number Tampa did to them. Buffalo was denied the endzone by an aggressive Tampa defense. They stuffed 8 up in the Box and shut down Buffalos running game, and got great play from the corners essentially daring Losman to beat them and he couldn’t, thwarting him time and again. Atlanta can do the same this week, as they showed on opening week, doing it to T.O. McNabb and the Eagles. But here we go with the questions to Vick. Without him, Buffalo’s Defense can do the same to Matt Schaub, and the better D will prevail.
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BUFF 19 – ATL 14
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ATL 24 – BUF 16 LOSER

Carolina at Miami +2.5

Back to Back AFC East foes for the Cats who hit the road for the first time this year. Yes the Fish can be tricky, as they proved in week 1. But I wont be Phooled by the Phins. They just aren’t that good, and yes the whole September in Miami thing is still in effect, and I do realize it bit me in the butt already. Miami just is not that good folks, their Offensive line is second rate at best, and if you didn’t notice how the Jets defensive ends dominated them last week. Keep your eye on Peppers and Rucker vs. the Miami Tackles this week. The game will be played in Miamis backfield. Never mind that Delhomme can run circles around Ferrotte. Miami will need a superhuman effort from their defense, and I don’t know if they can do that against Carolina.
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Car. 24 – Miami 13
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MIA 27 – CAR 24 LOSER

Cincinnati at Chicago +3.5

A really tough match up in Week 2. I loved the Bears last week and in Week 1 and cashed in twice. The Bengals have really proved me wrong about them. I am loathe to make that same mistake three times in a row. Are these guys really that good, perhaps that and the level of competition has proved that out thus far. It gets picked up a Notch in the windy city this week where the Bengals will face the toughest defense they have yet to see. The Bears did find some offense last week which I feel will keep them in this one, but as weird as it seems, I am actually thinking that the Bengals will pull off a road victory.
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Cin. 23 – Chi. 20
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CIN 24 – CHI 7 WINNER/No Cover

Cleveland at Indianapolis -11.5

Don’t let Clevelands impressive road victory last week fool you. They are still a really bad team. Just turns out Green Bay is a whole lot worse. It should be fun this week for Payton and the Colts, as the Browns struggles lay with their defensive unit. The Colts may exploit that just a bit this week.
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INDY 36 – Clev. 14
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INDY 13 – CLE 6 WINNER/No Cover

Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets -1.5

A brutal home game for the Jets, one however they must win if they are to go anywhere this season. This game could have huge Wild Card implications already. The Jags won many a game last year as they lost last week. They were oh so close to upsetting the Colts in Indianapolis last week. As the old story goes, when you get more than your share of those kind of wins one season, they tend to even out the next season. Yeah I did mention that in the PRESEASON PREVIEW ISSUE. In the same story I indicated the Jets not the Jags would be the ones playing in the postseason. Well If that is to happen then this one should go to the Jets. I can’t see how though. Curtis Martin is out, and that Jacksonville Defense would be tough even with him. The Jets will have to throw and Chad Pennington meanwhile is tossing up more rainbows than Barney the Dinosaur Cartoon. Perhaps Jimmy Hoffa will rise out of the South Endzone and block a punt for a touchdown or something. Defying all login, am I really taking the Jets?
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N.Y. Jets 16 – Jack. 13
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JACK 26 – NYJ 20 LOSER

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New Orleans at Minnesota -3.5

To say I am a little disappointed with the Vikings would be an understatement. I really thought that they would be better defensively. That revamped defense is giving up 30+ points a game! The turnovers are another thing – Culpepper has thrown 8 picks. They can take heart in that the last QB to do that was Bart Starr in 1967 throwing 9 picks in his first two games, and the Pack still went on to win the SuperBowl. In the NFC North if they can get a win here they can get back in the race. In Minnesota the crowd will be calling for Mike Tices scalp – and it could turn ugly. The Saints are just on the road again they still fight hard. Eventually that will take its toll, and eventually Minnesota will start to get some breaks. Eventually if they keep losing even I will stop taking Minnesota.
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MINN. 34 – N.O. 28
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MINN 33 – NO 16 WINNER

Oakland at Philadelphia -7.5

The good news is that I think I am finally cured of my obsessive compulsion to take the Raiders. I was at ease all Sunday night, even as Oakland QB Kerry Collins tossed up a 70 yarder to Randy Moss in the third quarter that tied the score, and electrified the crowd. I laughed every time the Chiefs drives were thwarted. In the end I knew, that the Raiders weren’t going to win, and my even money wager on Kansas City was good, even with the threat of Randy Moss. The Raiders never did look to their big acquision to make a play in a winnable game. Wonder what that will be like in this one as it could be over by halftime. Oh yeah – McNabb and Owens fighting, however McNabb still knows to get the money man the ball, as the 42-7 victory indicates, the Eagles are still soaring.
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Philly. 38 – Oak. 27
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PHIL 23 – OAK 20 WINNER/No Cover

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Tampa Bay at Green Bay +2.5

Ugh, who was that wearing Green Bays uniform last week. Yeah the team that was pasted by the Browns. In Lambeau. Certainly that wasn’t the Packers. That was Joe from the Elks lodge wearing the No. 4 jersey lofting INTS into the endzone right? Well no. That was the Pack, and they did REALLY STINK, and if you, like me went and bet the UNDER for the Packs win totals, you feel pretty good. I thought that Green Bay would start out strong anyway. Wont Matter this week as Tampa heads into Lambeau. They can expect to see lots of “The Cadillac” rolling up and down the not yet frozen tundra. In fact even were the temperature supposed to drop down to 30 below at game time, I would still be liking the Bucs this week.
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Tampa 16 – G.B. 7
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TAM 17 – GB 16 WINNER/No Cover

Tennessee at St. Louis -6.5

Just as we write the Titans off for dead. Jeff Fisher proves to us that even without any talent to speak of, he can still shut down a struggling offense. Don’t let that victory in Arizona fool you, the Rams are still struggling. They still have problems that Jeff Fisher could exploit. The Titans won’t be a pushover, and given enough points I might be suckered into entertaining the thought of an upset. Yet a Win is a win, and in the NFC West division maybe 6 more can clinch a playoff spot. Realistically, though the Rams should be able to move the ball on the young Tennessee defense. The Rams aren’t as one dimensional as the Ravens were, and they are super fast on that Turf in the dome.
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St. Louis 23 – Tenn. 16
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STL 31 – TENN 27 WINNER/No Cover

New England at Pittsburgh -2.5

Heres a marquee match up if I ever saw one. Brady and the champs look to send a message to one of the earlier frontrunners to dethrone them. The Steelers have looked like a beast, just rolling over people. Well that’s assuming your counting hosting the Titans, and then visiting Houston. The Pats are making a second straight road trip. Being that this is a big message game I do like Pittsburgh to really play all out. Still I know Bellicheck and his defense will pull out many a stop to keep that from happening. Fortunately for the Pats, if they lose this game the season isn’t over. In the AFC East, if all goes as projected, they will still be in first place even with a second consecutive loss.
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Pitt. 20 – N.E. 14
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N.E. 23 – Pitt 20 LOSER

Arizona at Seattle -5.5

What was that about the Cards being a sleeper team? Where are all those wise guys now? Probably in the trash bin along with any parlay card that may have had ARIZONA LOSER stamped on it! It seems the only thing for sure about the Cards is that they will find new and more interesting ways to lose games, week in, week out. They had a chance last week to really make a statement, to really take a step up. Then watch as the systematically squander away a chance to win, just trying to line up and run a play. I don’t like their chances in Seattle none this week either. Although, lets be honest Seattle can also rival Arizona in the squandering category.
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Seattle 30 – Arizona 21
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SEA 37 – AZ 12 WINNER

Dallas at San Francisco +6.5

Big Trap game for Big D. Just ask St. Louis. Sure San Fran is terrible and looked terrible in Philly. However just ask the Tennessee Titans about how angry teams that just got embarrassed muster up a good game at home next time out. Same type thing here, and that Dallas offense isn’t quite as prolific as the one that slapped the niners around last week. The San Fran defense can give Drew Bledsoe lots of problems. Not enough to cause me to take them outright, but enough that I may not want to lay out any free points.
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Dallas 14 – S.F. 12
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DAL 34 – SF 31 WINNER

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N.Y. Giants at San Diego -5.5

New York debarks on their first road trip of the season. Eli Manning will no doubt be welcomed in San Diego. The Chargers were supposed to be a contender. Now it looks like they are once again back competing for the top draft pick. They will no doubt be extra motivated for the top draft choice who spurned them. The winless Chargers will be dangerous at home on prime time. They better watch out though, THE GIANTS COULD SEE TO IT THAT THEY HASTEN the reversion back to a team who might be playing themselves back into the draft race. Not going out on that limb, but New York has been playing very well thus far.
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S.D. 17 – N.Y. G 13
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SD 45 - NYG 23 WINNER/No Cover

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MONDY NIGHT MATCHUP
Kansas City at Denver -3.5

ALAS IT’S THE MONDAY NIGHT GAME. A rough week capped by a rough Monday night match. I really like the Chiefs this year and I like ‘em in this game. However, and its a big however, Denver is very dangerous, as I learned last week it is just plain foolish to bet against Denver in Denver. Are they good enough to win two in a row. Can they slow a very good and very improved Chief team. Probably, but me I am a big fan of Dicky V. and the Chiefs, and a sucker for the 3.5 points!
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K.C. 38 – DEN. 36
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DEN 30 - KC 10 LOSER

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