NFL 2009 Week 7: Picks & Selections

Benjamin Lee Eckstein

Eagles (-7) over Redskins-x (Mon)

TRULY one of the most disappointing games the Birds have played since they were bageled by the Seahawks at home, 42-0, back in 2005. But at least Seattle went to the Super Bowl that year, Oakland is going to the "Toilet Bowl."

Maybe now Mr. Andy Reid will get back to a more balanced offense.

Sixty six plays and ONLY 14 rushes. Wow! C'mon Andy. Brian Westbrook had 50 yards on just six carries. Extrapolate a tiny bit, and if he gets the ball 12 times, it's a 100 yards, 18 times, it's a buck fifty.

Now for the good news.

This is a division game, and the Eagles have been exceptional on the road inside the NFC East, covering five of the last six. The Birds have also been a superb investment in any road game the last three years, covering 19 of their last 30.

Gotta rock the Green on their only Monday night appearance of the 2009 season. Birds 26-13.

Patriots (-14.5) over Bucs (London)

HE'S BACK!

Tom Brady had a SEASON in the first half of last week's game against Tennessee. Brady was 29 of 34 for 380 yards and SIX touchdowns. That was all in just a bit over two quarters.

All the chatter about Brady being just a shell of his former self, worrying too much about the surgically repaired knee, etc., can be OFFICIALLY put to rest.

Now the Pats take their travelling circus to London, and you just know that they wanna put on a REALLY big show.

And all the weapons are working perfectly. Randy Moss had three touchdown catches and 129 yards. Wes Welker had 10 grabs for 150 yards with two TD's, while Laurence Maroney rumbled for 123 yards with one TD. When Brady has all his weapons healthy, he CAN NOT be stopped. Not by Tampa Bay.

The Bucs come in on an 0-10 skid, and while there's a slight chance they might get close enough to cover, they'll NEVER win.

Make this baby a BEST BET.

Texans-x (-3) over 49ers

You all know that Double V was riding the San Francisco gravy train for the first four weeks, but this is my stop, I'm getting off.

Why? His name is Matt Schaub, and he is on FFFIIIRRREEE!

Check out his last two games. He hit on 63 of 90 for 763 yards and 6 TD's, with a passer rating of 108.7. Pretty impressive.

Also impressive is Houston's recent work against the spread, covering nine of the last 13.

Vikings (+5.5) over Steelers-x

Don't think Minnesota is going undefeated, actually, the Vikings could very well lose at Pittsburgh, but with five and a hook in the bank at the opening gun, we're buying.

The fact that Baltimore just missed winning last week is kind of a mirage. The Vikes were up 27-10 in the fourth quarter and just took their foot off the gas pedal. This week, no let up, and with no Aaron Smith for the Steelers to stuff the run, Minny should be in fine shape.

Falcons (+4) over Cowboys-x

Just don't like the 'Boys. Nothing personal, it's all about the work.

Dallas is 3-2 coming off the bye week, and you need to know that the three wins have come against teams (Tampa, Carolina, Kansas City) with a combined 3-14 record. And at the time the Cowboys played them, they were all winless. Getting back to that bye week, roads teams are 6-0 straight up and against the spread in Dallas when the'Boys come off the week of rest.

Packers (-7) over Browns-x

Cleveland has multiple problems, and Green Bay isn't the biggest.

The flu bug has hit, and hit hard. If the Pack were not getting ready for Minny at home next week, we woulda best bet this game.

Giants-x (-7) over Cards

How do you bounce back from embarrassing (the 48-27 loss to New Orleans last week)?

With a little home cookin' that has led to a FABULOUS 9-2 regular season mark against the spread at the Meadowlands the last 11 times out.

Chargers (-4.5) over Chiefs-x

Big deal. Kaycee finally won a game, but the Chiefs have covered only four of the last 11 as a home dog.

Colts (-13) over Rams-x

My power ratings make Indy over 20 points better than St. Louis. But we'll stay on the light side.

Bengals-x (-1) over Bears

Cincy is on a 5-0 roll against the NFC, and should be able to squeeze out a W.

Jets (-6) over Raiders-x

Look for Mark Sanchez to bounce back bigtime in his home state of California.

Panthers-x (-7) over Bills

This is our "Monopoly Money" game of the week. Don't use anything green. Not even the $20 Monopoly bills.

Dolphins-x (+7) over Saints

With an extra week of rest, the Fish should be able to swim just fast enough to cover the spread.

x-home team

Last week: 7-7

Season record: 46-44

 

2009 NFL WEEK 7 LATEST LINE

 

NFL 2009 Week 7 Schedule

(All times local)

Green Bay at Cleveland, 1:00 PM
Chicago at Cincinnati, 4:15 PM
San Francisco at Houston, 12:00 PM
Atlanta at Dallas, 3:15 PM
San Diego at Kansas City, 12:00 PM
N.Y. Jets at Oakland, 1:05 PM
New Orleans at Miami, 4:15 PM
Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 1:00 PM
Indianapolis at St. Louis, 12:00 PM
New England at Tampa Bay, 5:00 PM (GMT)
Buffalo at Carolina, 4:05 PM
Arizona at N.Y. Giants, 8:20 PM (NBC)
Philadelphia at Washington, 8:30 PM (MNF - ESPN)

Bye Week: Baltimore, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Seattle, Tennessee

 

NFL 2009 Week 6 Results

(Home Team in CAPS)
Houston 28, CINCINNATI 17
OAKLAND 13, Philadelphia 9
GREEN BAY 26, Detroit 0
Arizona 27, SEATTLE 3
JACKSONVILLE 23, St. Louis 20 (OT)
NEW ENGLAND 59, Tennessee 0
MINNESOTA 33, Baltimore 31
Buffalo 16, N.Y. JETS 13 (OT)
NEW ORLEANS 48, N.Y. Giants 27
ATLANTA 21, Chicago 14
PITTSBURGH 27, Cleveland 14
Carolina 28, TAMPA BAY 21
Kansas City 14, WASHINGTON 6
Denver 34, SAN DIEGO 23

Bye Week: Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami, and San Francisco

 

 

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