Prognosticating Phunk: 4-8 After 9-0 Start
Kansas City (+5) is beginning to take on the feel of its coach. Unfortunately, Herm Edwards' mark on a team isn't much, but with a San Diego team looking decidedly like a 10-6 football team. Giving away five points to the homestanding Chiefs looks too good to be true. San Diego is a playoff team, but 10-6 teams lose games on the road sometimes.
Again, when looking at the long-term the Bucanneers (+5 1/2)did not look like a 0-5 team on paper. After coming up big against Cincy last week, this team looks like it's ready for a little streak. Philadelphia is looking better also and may still beat Tampa, but this should be a close game.
Speaking of Cincinnati (-3), a home game against Carolina could go a long way in showing the NFL whether they can take the next step in the AFC. Throwout the spread, the Bengals will look to finally make a statement and finally put their vaunted offense of display.
If the Raiders (+3)are going to win a game this season, it's either this week against Arizona or in week 11 against Houston. It's shameful to have another weakling come to the Black Hole as favorites, but these are the times we live. As for the Cards, most teams would bounce back rousingly after their Monday Night debacle. Arizona, though, is a 1-5 team without a history of winning. They're going to hand this one to Oaktown.
Denver's (-4 1/2)defense may be overrated, but should we expect Cleveland to expose it holes? C'mon. Giving two touchdowns to the homestanding Brownies would make me feel comfortable.
The Record: 13-8-1.
Last Week: 1-3.
The Wager: $20 Pick 5
The Winnings: $260.00
Again, when looking at the long-term the Bucanneers (+5 1/2)did not look like a 0-5 team on paper. After coming up big against Cincy last week, this team looks like it's ready for a little streak. Philadelphia is looking better also and may still beat Tampa, but this should be a close game.
Speaking of Cincinnati (-3), a home game against Carolina could go a long way in showing the NFL whether they can take the next step in the AFC. Throwout the spread, the Bengals will look to finally make a statement and finally put their vaunted offense of display.
If the Raiders (+3)are going to win a game this season, it's either this week against Arizona or in week 11 against Houston. It's shameful to have another weakling come to the Black Hole as favorites, but these are the times we live. As for the Cards, most teams would bounce back rousingly after their Monday Night debacle. Arizona, though, is a 1-5 team without a history of winning. They're going to hand this one to Oaktown.
Denver's (-4 1/2)defense may be overrated, but should we expect Cleveland to expose it holes? C'mon. Giving two touchdowns to the homestanding Brownies would make me feel comfortable.
The Record: 13-8-1.
Last Week: 1-3.
The Wager: $20 Pick 5
The Winnings: $260.00
