With the lockout, the 2011 NFL season got off to an uncertain start. Peyton Manning had a setback, Tennessee’s Chris Johnson didn’t report, and the Broncos’ QB picture slid wildly out of focus. The difficulty in picking games then, is understood. We managed a good week, however, and want to sing it on high while we still have a winning record. Our picks and game analysis article may be seen HERE.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
New Orleans Saints 34, Green Bay Packers 42
Pick: New Orleans +4.5 INCORRECT
2011 “Point Spreads and Picks” Week 1 Record: 0-1
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Atlanta Falcons 12, Chicago Bears 30
Pick: Atlanta -2.5 INCORRECT
0-2
Cincinnati 27, Cleveland 17
Pick: Cleveland -6.5 INCORRECT
0-3 (tough start)
Buffalo Bills 41, Kansas City Chiefs 7
Pick: Buffalo +5.5 CORRECT
1-3 (whew)
Philadelphia Eagles 31, St. Louis Rams 13
Pick: St. Louis +4.5 INCORRECT
1-4
Tennessee Titans v Jacksonville Jaguars -3.5
Pick: Tennessee +3.5 CORRECT
2-4
Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 35
Pick: Pittsburgh +2.5 INCORRECT, big time
2-5
Indianapolis Colts 7, Houston Texans 34
Pick: Houston -8.5 CORRECT
3-5
Detroit Lions 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20
Pick: Detroit +1.5 CORRECT
4-5
NY Giants 14, Washington Redskins 28
Pick: Washington +3.5 CORRECT
5-5
Carolina Panthers 21, Arizona Cardinals 28
Pick: Arizona -6.5 CORRECT
6-5
Minnesota Vikings 17, San Diego Chargers 24
Pick: Minnesota +8.5 CORRECT
7-5
Seattle Seahawks 17, San Francisco 49ers 33
Pick: San Francisco -5.5 CORRECT (thanks to Ted Ginn Jr)
8-5
Dallas Cowboys 24, NY Jets 27
Pick: Dallas +4.5 CORRECT
9-5
Monday, September 12, 2011
New England Patriots 38, Miami Dolphins 24
Pick: New England -6.5 CORRECT
10-5
Oakland Raiders 23 v Denver Broncos 20
Pick: Oakland +3.5 CORRECT
Week 1 Record: 11-5
2011 “Point Spreads and Picks” Season Record: 11-5 (impressive, hey? we’re as surprised as you)
Trust us, or read the Week 1: Point Spreads and Picks article for yourself, doubter.