Valuist
12-26-2004, 11:21 AM
Going against a couple of public teams. These are teams that have been winning and covering all season but have showed a few signs of slipping:
San Diego +7---the key to beating the Colts is to be physical with them. Baltimore roughed up their O a bit but they were too one dimensional to get it done offensively last week. SD can hurt a team on the ground and in the air and play solid D as well. I'll take the TD here.
NY JETS +1---I wasn't convinced early in the year because they had an easy schedule but as the season has gone on, its apparent they're a solid team; no major weaknesses on either side of the ball. Situationally a tough spot for the Pats; blowing a double digit lead on the road last Monday; a short week made shorter due to Xmas, hit the road again against a very solid opponent.
Washington -2---Washington has played great defense all year, even when they were losing. THey've looked better on O the past month. Portis should be able to run on Dallas; Julius Jones, while impressive so far, will likely struggle vs Redskin run D.
San Diego +7---the key to beating the Colts is to be physical with them. Baltimore roughed up their O a bit but they were too one dimensional to get it done offensively last week. SD can hurt a team on the ground and in the air and play solid D as well. I'll take the TD here.
NY JETS +1---I wasn't convinced early in the year because they had an easy schedule but as the season has gone on, its apparent they're a solid team; no major weaknesses on either side of the ball. Situationally a tough spot for the Pats; blowing a double digit lead on the road last Monday; a short week made shorter due to Xmas, hit the road again against a very solid opponent.
Washington -2---Washington has played great defense all year, even when they were losing. THey've looked better on O the past month. Portis should be able to run on Dallas; Julius Jones, while impressive so far, will likely struggle vs Redskin run D.