Well coming into WK7 I stated it looked like a tough one. Not to many games that fit into the scenarios I like, and the few that did, didn't come out the way we wanted. 2*'s went 0-1-1 last week, after weeks 5 and 6 brought in a 6-0 2* record. 29-19 on the 2014 season and look for a nice bounce back in week 8!
2* NO Saints -1 115 SNF Prime Time - It is do or die time for the pre-season favorite in the NFC South. Since the Packers slow start, they have come on strong in the past month. With Rodgers making it look easy tossing TD's to the great white hype, Jordy Nelson and Cobb. Obvious here that the public will be backing the Packers here on SNF, however I feel the Saints know this is a must win situation.
At 2-4 the Saints cant afford another loss at this point in the season, so I see them bringing the heat this week. And by that I mean on the offensive side of the ball. This game will deserve the prime time tag as we should see both teams in the 30 point range, going back and forth all night! Expect Mark Ingram the run hard downhill and allow Brees to get the play action he needs in there. Take the Saints and the Over in a back and forth battle!
2* CHI Bears +7 -120 - I more or less feel a close game here. One would suggest to keep backing the Pats as they have been rolling. Couple that with a messy loss and locker room issues with the Bears, and who wants the Bears? Well I do. With a TD to take, I believe Cutler wants to prove his teammates wrong. They have more offensive threats out there than the Patriots do, a defense that can force turnovers, and bounce back in their minds. They are in a tough division and every game is very important to keep pace. Take the TD and roll with it!
2* CIN Bengals -1 -110 - I get in most of my games early in the week. I got on this one to early as I didn't imagine it flipping this much. You can now get the Bengals at +1 or +2.
Are the Ravens going to come down from the high they have been on the past few games? I think they do. I thought it could happen last week, but Atlanta is truly a mess. In the Ravens back to back wins they have outscored opponets 77-24. Similar to the Bengals 3-0 start, outscoring their oppoents 80-33. Bengals were touted as the best team in the league after their 3-0 start. I couldn't understand why? I don't believe in Andy or Lewis. However I do believe in situations, and this one has me playing Cincy. Bengals come off the shutout loss to Indy and the Ravens, like I stated, are coming off back to back wins. So one would think easy, and back Baltimore. However the line wouldn't suggest its that easy. Cincy isn't the best team, but they are a good team and believe they will make a great game out of it this week 8.
1* PHI Eagles +3 -120 - Off a bye, rested, and boosted with confidence shutting out the Giants. Chip has had 2 weeks to prepare and feel we finally have that high up tempo offense this week. Where all will be involved, getting a piece of the pie! I believe the Cardinals are in for a bit of regression with the next month or so on their schedule. After this game they will play Dallas, Rams (tough division game), Detroit, Seattle, Atlanta (on the road), KC, then the 3 remaining within the NFC West. SF, Seattle, STL. I see the Cards finishing at 10-6 and no better.
1* GB Packers @ NO Saints Over 55 -110 - Like I stated earlier, I will start becoming a believer in the Saints this week. I feel they are going to pump up the play calling into a fast paced offense. Couple that with a hot GB offense, and we have a back and forth battle Sunday night!
1* SEA Seahawks @ CAR Panthers Under 45 -105 - I recall the last time these two teams met. It was week 1 of 2013 as Seattle traveled to Carolina as a 3.5 point favorite. I was preaching Panthers up and down all August. That game was looking like Carolina most of the way as they were up 7-6 ( I believe) and Seattle late in the 4th came back and scored a TD to cover late 13-7. I could be off on the final, but the situation was exact. I see a similar low scoring game here as the Panthers have struggled on offense, and the Seahawks haven't been themselves on the defensive side as well. So I see Seattle focusing back on defense and making this a low scoring repeat of week 1 in 2013.
BOL and hope to see you at the window!!
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