Official 2010 NFL Thread ( Archived) (102)

Okay, had to start a thread where Americans and NFL lovers know exactly what is going on in here. Reb's thread had too many anti-NFL'ers. Not many things irritate me, but when somebody comes into a NFL thread and has a need to tell us what real football is, well, I just don't like it. Waste of space in a thread. Also, Reb's thread was just inviting trolls to come in there and tell us how soccer or Rugby was real football.

Anyways, college and high school football talk is encouraged here.

Now, some thoughts for this week. I'm just playing along with the spreads and over/unders, so no I did not wager money on these games and with my picks, but I plan to wager on some games tomorrow.

Week 2:


My thoughts for this week. And the picks are not my official ones as far as wagering. Just having some fun with the spreads and over/unders.


KC @ CLE (-2) (38.5) - If Seneca Wallace plays, I think it will be a positive. Holmgren brought him to Cleveland for this reason. When he started for some games a couple of years ago, his numbers were efficient (11 TD's/3 interceptions), plus he can make some plays with his legs. These two teams played in a shootout last year, but this time around I see a low scoring game.  Also, the Chiefs are not at home, and they don't fare well on the road. Cassel is still Cassel, and  Cribbs can match McCluster and Arenas if they do go off on special teams. I like Cleveland here, and the under.

BUF @ GB (-13) (42½) - Green Bay's offensive line can run block, and Brandon Jackson is a capable back up and may show a bit more. I expect to see a balanced attack here by the Packers, and their defense won't have to do much since Trent Edwards scares nobody. Home opener for the Pack, this has lock (moneyline) written all over it, and I like the Pack to cover---and throw in the over here---Pack will put up 30+. *Darky's lock SU on the moneyline!!!1111

BAL (-3) @ CIN (39½) - The Bengals swept the Ravens last year, and the Ravens swept the Bengals in 08, so zero point that. I expect a tightly contested game in which the Ravens will cover. The Ravens defense appears to be back in superior form from what I saw, and Boldin really makes that offense a bit more efficient. Cinci's defense should rebound from last week, but only enough for me to like the under in this one.

PIT @ TEN (-5) (+37) - CJ has rushed for 69 and 57 yards in his two games against the Steelers. The Steelers trademark on defense is shutting down the run and blitzing. CJ's 12 game streak of 100+ yards will come to an end, but the Titans will pull it out because Vince Young has that kind of ugly magic to win games and beat the blitz with his legs. The under is low, but I see field goals dominating the scoring here, the under is all mine.

PHI (-6.5) @ DET (41½) - The Eagles are going to manhandle the Lion's weak offensive line. It'll be a long day for Shawn Hill with all the pressure the Eagles will bring. I don't see the Lions having success running the ball, and Sims is a force there at OLB. Eagles straight up and ATS. I like the over as well. The Lions were the worst at defending the pass last year, and though they upgraded in the trenches, certainly not in the backfield.

CHI @ DAL (-7) (40½) - Dallas may have the best defensive front in the business. That'll be enough to cause havoc at home against the mistake prone Cutler offense. Romo and the offense can't possibly repeat last week's funk and penalties (using Spock's logic), so I see them being a bit more efficient, but nothing that will give any signs of The Look. I'm taking Dallas SU, ATS, and I like the under here.

Hey opentuit

Oh my, your profile pic just sent my hormones off the charts

Anyways, I don't see the Steelers pulling it out tomorrow at Tennessee. Big Ben will be needed in this game, and too bad he'll be watching. Sorry But hey, the Chargers should win for their home opener.

Are you going to watch the games at home or at a sportsbar tomorrow?

That would be NFLD.


Just a clarification, not an official hijacking.

Polamalu? That sounds more like a town in eastern Arkansas than a football player.