"John D. Giorgis" wrote:
>
> With Hurricane Isaebl bearing down on Washington DC, I am getting my picks
> in early this week, in case the power is out for a while. Of course,
> after last week's dismal performance, maybe a little shake-up is just what
> I needed. I was an abysmal 5-11 last week, bringing me to a pathetic
> 16-16 for the season. The Upset Special went to 1-1 as absolutely nothing
> went right for me this week.
>
> Anyhow, here's hoping these picks aren't just as all wet....
>
> Jacksonville at INDIANAPOLIS - I saw few signs of life in Jacksonville last
> week against the Bills. Without Jimmy Smith they are utterly nondynamic
> in the passing game, and combied a complete inability to generate a pass
> rush with a swiss cheese secondary. Yes, Virginia that's a recipe for
> disaster in the NFL. Pick: COLTS
Got that one. That was the outcome I would prefer, anyway. :)
> Kansas City at HOUSTON - If San Diego loses this week, just remember that I
> always said that Kansas City was going to the Super Bowl. Pick: CHIEFS
Got that one easy.
Somebody decided that nobody wanted to be watching that at some point,
so they switched us over to the Patriots/Jets game. You'd *think*
they'd have the sense to not mess with that within 200 miles of Houston,
anyway, but NOOOO -- we missed a chunk of that game. Got to see the
final minutes of humiliation, though.
(UT played Rice in that stadium last night. Rice was the home team. UT
had a lot more fans there. Guess it was a bad "home team" stadium this
weekend; the final on *that* was something like 48-7, UT winning.)
> Minnesota at DETROIT - If the Vikings win this, they will have a 3-0 record
> within the division, including two road division wins. Green Bay, you are
> hearby put on notice. Pick: VIKINGS
Good pick, I'm happy with the outcome.
> New Orleans at TENNESSEE - I have to admit, I have almost no idea about
> this game. Will the Saints look like the inept crew that got hammered in
> Seattle? Will the Titans look like the same team that got blow out in
> Indy? I say that Tennessee recovers from the blowout at home.... I
> think. Pick: TITANS
Good pick.
> New York Jets at NEW ENGLAND - The Patriots are in the home opener, after
> two tough games on the road. Revenge will also be on their minds after
> New York came into Foxboro, upended the Patriots, and then snuck off with
> the division title one week later. The Jets, meanwhile, are in a total
> tailspin - but they have a habit of turning things around once things get
> the darkest. Even better a Jets win combined with a Bills win gives my
> Bills total control of the division with a two-game lead on all comers.
> Unfortunately, I just don't see it.... Pick: PATRIOTS
Good pick, and I'm happy. :) Got to see some of that game, as well;
just as well the team I preferred to win was winning *that* one, at
least!
> Pittsburgh at CINCINNATI - I liked the Bengals to improve this year, but
> getting Pittsburgh after a tough loss is a nasty assignment. Pittsburgh
> should be looking to rebound this week... Pick: STEELERS
Yup.
> Tampa Bay at ATLANTA - After losing twice to the Bucs badly this year, this
> game is taking on Super Bowl-like qualities for the Falcons. I also don't
> know that the Bucs can take advantage of Atlanta's weakness at the Safety
> position, especially with Joe Jurevicious out. Pick: FALCONS
Nope. But this one was at least a reasonable "nope".
> Green Bay at ARIZONA -Time to break out all the classic futility jokes
> about the Cardinals. Pick: PACKERS
Knock me over with a feather, that pick was wrong! I could *not*
believe the score when I saw it.
> New York at WASHINGTON - Both teams have serious O-Line issues, so it
> could be a big day for the sackmeisters on each side... which should be
> advantage Giants, and I think that the Giants are the better team, but the
> Redskins will be riding high after the big win in Tampa, and the Giants
> have to be in a funk after pulling the comeback against Dallas on Monday
> night, and then letting it just slip away. Pick: REDSKINS
Nope, but it took overtime to make it so. Guess he who dies by the
field goal in OT can live by the field goal in OT? :)
> St. Louis at SEATTLE - The Seahawks have yet to be tested, while the Rams
> have played two tight ones. I think that there is something to be said
> for coming into a game fresh after having a laugher the week before, so
> I'll give the nod to... Pick: SEAHAWKS
Yep.
> Baltimore at SAN DIEGO - The Chargers are still inexorably.... ah forget
> it.... I think that despite Jamal Lewis rushing for all those yards last
> week, the Ravens still darn near lost because Kyle Boller is still a very
> green rookie. Facing a hungry Chargers team at home searching for their
> first win is not going to be easy for him. Pick: CHARGERS
No, and I'm not happy about it, either. Sheesh.
> Cleveland at SAN FRANCISCO - The Browns were supposed to be a playoff team
> this year, but are now staring 0-3 in the face. The 49ers blew a big one
> against the arch-rival Rams last week, and should take care of business at
> home, but the Browns will be desperate... still.... Pick: 49ERS
Knock me over with another feather! By any analysis, I'd've picked the
49ers (and not been happy about it), but somehow Cleveland won!
Last two games have yet to be played, of course, but I don't know if
I'll be in a position to reply about tonight's when it's over (I can
always hope!), or tomorrow's when the time comes on *that*.
And I wanted to just express the extreme surprise I had on 2 of today's
outcomes while I was still in shock. :)
Julia
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