Matt: Don't have much either, and didn't write too much to prep for my response. Did however record my guesses. Thought I'd play off of your notes for the most part.
Baltimore at Atlanta. Scott: Finally, the Thursday games return so I don’t have to watch The Mentalist (note: I’ve never watched The Mentalist). Atlanta is money at home, so I think they are paid some respect this week even though the Ravens could be the better team. Falcons by 2 ½.
Matt: I had the Falcons by -3, and it's Falcons by -1, so you get this one. Vegas is recognizing the AFC dominance, despite the gap narrowing in the last couple weeks.
Detoit at Buffalo. Scott: Possibly no Matthew Stafford here, whose shoulder injuries are becoming as frequent as Lindsay Lohan’s rehab visits. I smell a sitcom! Could the Bills be favored? Me thinks they will be. Bills by 2.
Matt: I had two words for this game: No Stafford. I also had Buffalo by -3. And I hit it exactly. 1-1.
Minnesota at Chicago. Scott: I was really looking forward to the fans lynching Brad Childress. The guy actually has me on Brett Favre’s side about something. This game will be a test of how much people think of Chicago. Vikings by 1.
Matt: I had the Bears by -3. Cold Chicago day, old ass Favre. You guessed this exactly, Vegas is crazy. 2-1 Scott.
NY Jets at Cleveland. Scott: What to make of the Browns? They play good teams so tough at home and just beat the weekly ‘best team in football’ in New England. And the Jets haven’t done anything special either the last few weeks either. Still, its Cleveland. Jets by 3 ½.
Matt: I have the Jets by -6, same respect the Pats got in Cleveland last week, and the Jets are better on the road. It's Jets by -3, ridiculous. 3-1 Scott.
Carolina at Tampa Bay – Scott: One on hand, the Bucs should demolish the Panthers. On the other hand, the Bucs seem to play to their competition. Tampa Bay by 7.
Matt: Don’t think Vegas has enough respect for J-Free and The News to give them double digits. I had Buccs by -8.5, and it's -6.5. 4-1 Scott.
Houston at Jacksonville – Scott: I see potential in this one screwing me over this week. Is Houston really back to earth or have they been the victim of a tough schedule? I’d normally give a team a better home team advantage, but its Jacksonville, soooo… Houston by 2 ½.
Matt: I had this game as a pick'em, and it's Jags by -1.5. 4-2 Scott.
Cincinnati at Indianapolis – Scott: Cincy showed some spunk last night, almost rallying back to beat the Steelers, but its Peyton Manning and a short week to prepare. Colts by 6 ½.
Matt: I had the Colts by -7.5. and it's -7, tie. 4-2-1 Scott.
Tennessee at Miami – Scott: Randy Moss makes his Titans debut in this one, as he continues his quest to become the first player in history to get paid by the hour. Miami can’t win at home but they’ve had a brutal schedule so far. Miami by 2 ½.
Matt: I guessed this one exactly, Titans by -1. Fish can't win at home. 4-3-1 Scott.
Kansas City at Denver – Scott: I’m starting to think 2 AFC West teams could make it to 10-6 and sneak into the playoffs. I’m also worried the Chiefs might not be one of those two teams. Kansas City by 3.
Matt: I went out on a limb here, and went Broncos by -0.5. KC is mortal on the road, divisional game, yada yada yada... and it's the Chiefs by -1. Huge win for me. 4-4-1.
Dallas at NY Giants – Scott: Wave the white flag already on this one! On talent alone this should be higher but it’s the Cowboys and a division game. Giants by 10 ½.
Matt: I guessed the same as you (can't believe it took this long for a identical guess), Cowboys won't be getting the full two TDs just yet. And I was wrong! Giants by -14. 4-4-2.
Seattle at Arizona – Scott: Whitehurst! Anderson! It’s the NFL on FOX. Does Ron Pitts or Chris Myers get stuck with this one? After Myers no-sold a huge pass play last week, I hope he gets this one. Is it bad I care more about the announcers in this one than the teams? Arizona by 4.
Matt: Is it me, or does Charlie Whitehurst sound like the geeky real alias of some lame Marvel superhero? I had the Cards by -3... And I'm bang on. 5-4-2 Matt.
St. Louis at San Francisco – Scott: Aaron Rodgers is on a bye this week so I fall to Sam Bradford as my fantasy starter this week. We’re on a 7 game win streak Sam, don’t mess this up. San Fran by 3.
Matt: I also had the 9ers by -3. It's definately that kind of week. Real line is San Fran by -6!! Wow... I will say I'm excited to see the second start for former Heisman Troy Smith. Expectations are low since the Giants won the Fall Classic. 5-4-3 Matt.
New England at Pittsburgh – Scott: Who would have thought that Peyton Hillis would be the one to dismantle the ‘bend but don’t break’ Patriots defense? I had this a little higher, but bringing it down a bit thanks to Pittsburgh’s near implosion in the Monday nighter. Pittsburgh by 2 ½.
Matt: I had Pitt by -3, given each's game last week, the Steelers deserve the full home field line. Have no idea who I'm backing for this one. Definately Nantz and Sims, no? Actual line is Steelers by -4.5. 6-4-3 Matt.
Philadelphia at Washington – I hear this Donovan McNabb guy might have played for Philadelphia at one point or another? I hate these overrated NFC East matchups, so let’s have one last look at “13” year old Andy Reid. So many jokes, so little time..
Oh yeah, Philly by 3.
Matt: I have Skins by -3, as Vegas usually doesn't recognize infighting when considering their lines (until they get to a T.O. level). You nailed this one, guess they did factor it in...
Final tally: 6-5-3 Matt. Back in the win column baby!!
Scott: I never should have switched my Patriots-Steelers from 3.5 to 2.5.
Year score: 5-3-2 for Scott
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