Don's Crystal Ball Week 2 picks

D'BOYZ · 09-13-2008, 03:22 AM

THE DON'S
Crystal Ball

2008 SEASON
WEEK 2 PICKS

By DonCanabis/D'BOYZ
Analyst/Godfather

Ok last week there were some surprises...specially Det getting there asses kicked by a rookie QB and HC. I did ok in my picks. I did good against the spread and Ovr/und (10-6) but bad in my hot picks with a 3-3 record, but what I liked the most was my big Upset of Chicago taking it to Indianapolis. I got so many mail and posts (different board) about how crazy I was for taking Chicago. Indianapolis hadn't lost a game in September...in I don't remember how many years and blah blah blah weeeeeellll how do you like them apples NOWWWWWW!!!!!

People think Week 1 is the hardest but I say week 2 is worse. First no team wants to be 0-2 only 19 teams that have went 0-2 have got in the playoffs in the history of the NFL. So history is against you...yeah last year 0-2 teams won it all so that tells you that much, but the reality is your chances to have a good season get reduced big time by going 0-2.

History hasn't been kind in the past 2 years for teams that are 0-1 facing teams that are 1-0. Out of 8 of these types of matches 1-0 teams won 6 of them in 2007 and in 2006 they won 8 of 9, the thing is finding those team that are pretenders from the contenders.

GL

Chicago at Carolina -3 Ovr/Und 37

Chicago showed the defense that made it famous and the running game they have is a stamp of their offense. I new Forte would be a huge upgrade over Benson. Heck The fridge is an upgrade of that guy so I expect their offense to be balanced. I knew Carolina would match well against SD and it was going to be a close game and like I said damn Delhome had to make that pass at the end of the game and change my prediction. Forte is a little hurt so I will take Caroline to take this one.

Straight: Car
Spread: Car
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Buffalo at Jacksonville -5.5 Ovr/Und 37
UPSET OF THE WEEK

For a team with such high expectations going 0-2 will be bad but this is a running team and they have lost 3 of their starting lineman. Buffalo looked really good last week but what impressed me the most was their defense and I don't see the Jaguars matching well against them specially with Stroud angry and smelling blood out of his old team.

Straight: Buf
Spread: Buf
Ovr/Und: Over

Oakland at Kansas City -3.5 Ovr/Und 36

Somebody has to win this sad game. Both teams suck. I didn't see one thing that impressed me or give me any hope both teams have good running games, but they do have BAD QB's and a questionable defense. Arrowhead is a hard place to win so I give them that advantage.

Straight: KC
Spread: Oak
Ovr/Und: Under

Indianapolis at Minnesota 2 Ovr/Und 43.5
Would I dare go against the mighty Colts for 2 weeks straight? The colts that are soooo good in September...believe the Minnesota defense is going to be all over the face of the immobile Payton. Colts defense can't stop the run...sorry Payton better luck next week...call Eli and ask him for some pointers.

Straight: Min
Spread: Min
Ovr/Und: Over

New Orleans at Washington 1 Ovr/Und 42

I liked the chances of NO more before their injuries showed up...specially on defense (colston,Fujita,harper and gay) but I can't go with a team that hasn't show me anything in 5 weeks. Both teams have bad defenses that are not so good. So it comes down to the offenses. I trust NO's offense way more than Zorns.

Straight: NO
Spread: NO
Ovr/Und: Ovr

New York Giants at St. Louis Rams -8.5 Ovr/Und 41.5

Man it smells more and more like a #1 pick for St. Louis is coming. They have to find a pass rush, but more importantly they need to learn to protect their QB. That offensive line is worse than a division A school's O-line, Ugly game.

Straight: NYG
Spread: NYG
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Green Bay at Detroit 3 Ovr/Und 46

Aaron looked really good in his debut. The defense Detroit has usually plays well against GB. I believe Atl caught Detroit by surprise and they're a little better than that. I will take the home team.

Straight: Det
Spread: Det
Ovr/Und: Over

Tennessee at Cincinnati -1 Ovr/Und 37

Cincinnati is a mess. Even their only good part...the offense looked really bad. Palmer looks lost out there like a rookie QB. He's making quick decisions. He looks hurt...I don't know what is wrong? Believe me, the best thing that could happen to the Titans was losing Young. They have a great defense and running game but the passing game always hurts them. Collins is a true pocket passer and will be an upgrade ifor them.

Straight: Ten
Spread: Ten
Ovr/Und: Und

San Francisco at Seattle -7 Ovr/Und 38.5

Another ugly game...both teams looked bad in their debut. Julius "has no more Juice" Jones looked 85 years old. there is an old saying in the NFL about games when everything else fails take the home team to win the game...take the home team in this one.

Straight: Seattle
Spread: SF
Ovr/Und: Und

Atlanta at Tampa Bay -7 Ovr/Und 38

Can The rookie Qb go 2-0? I don't think so...also don't expect Turner have another 200 yard performance against this defense. Let's see how much of an improvement Griese is.

Straight: TB
Spread: TB
Ovr/Und: Over

Miami at Arizona -6.5 Ovr/Und 38.5

I expected more out of Kurt than he showed me in week 1. I was a little surprised at how miami played. Did they look good? No, but they showed heart. I wouldn't be surprised if Miami wins it, but Arizona is a more talented team right now.

Straight: Ari
Spread: Mia
Ovr/Und: Under

New England at New York Jets -1.5 Ovr/Und 37
Man how things change in 1 week. A whole season is lost in 1 play. Favre looked like Favre. zwith another week in the system he will get better. Cassell or whatever his name is will do better than most believe but not this week.

Straight: NYJ
Spread: NYJ
Ovr/Und: Over

San Diego at Denver 1.5 Ovr/Und 46

Like I said...I was suprised by Coutler's game last week. I didn't gave him enough credit. With Marshall back I won't make that msitake again. Also , remember L.T's hurt, Gates is hurt and Merriman gone. Sorry SD 1 more week like your first week is coming in week 2.

Straight: Den
Spread: Den
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Baltimore at Houston -4.5 Ovr/Und 37
Houston looked bad against a great defense this week. They face another great defense this week again. The difference this week is they don't face a good offense as well. Like I said, Houston is better than what they showed in week 1. Expect to see it this week.

Straight: Hou
Spread: Bal
Ovr/Und: Under

Pittsburgh at Cleveland 6 Ovr/Und 45
This will be a great game. I would feel better if Big Ben wasn't hurt, but Pitt has to much team for the Browns. At least right now. Pitt will blitz all day and stuff the run making them one dimensional. Sorry Romeo the hating continues for another week.

Straight: Pit
Spread: Pit
Ovr/Und: Over

Philadelphia at Dallas-7 Ovr/Und 47

This is the game of the week. Finally MNF has it right! Great match...two teams that will go at each other! Every NY and Wash fan in the nation will watch this game for 2 reasons. Hoping we kill each other and end up with some major injuries so they can make the playoffs by default. The second they get a chance to trash talk the loser they will! Dallas will take the game but it will be close. Bet the under in this match ( 47 ) it's to high for both these teams playing each other.

Straight: Dallas
Spread: Philadelphia
Ovr/Und: Under

Hot Picks

Buffalo
Minnesota
NYG
Tennessee
NYJ
Denver

09-13-2008, 03:22 AM	#1
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Don's Crystal Ball Week 2 picks THE DON'S Crystal Ball 2008 SEASON WEEK 2 PICKS By DonCanabis/D'BOYZ Analyst/Godfather Ok last week there were some surprises...specially Det getting there asses kicked by a rookie QB and HC. I did ok in my picks. I did good against the spread and Ovr/und (10-6) but bad in my hot picks with a 3-3 record, but what I liked the most was my big Upset of Chicago taking it to Indianapolis. I got so many mail and posts (different board) about how crazy I was for taking Chicago. Indianapolis hadn't lost a game in September...in I don't remember how many years and blah blah blah weeeeeellll how do you like them apples NOWWWWWW!!!!! People think Week 1 is the hardest but I say week 2 is worse. First no team wants to be 0-2 only 19 teams that have went 0-2 have got in the playoffs in the history of the NFL. So history is against you...yeah last year 0-2 teams won it all so that tells you that much, but the reality is your chances to have a good season get reduced big time by going 0-2. History hasn't been kind in the past 2 years for teams that are 0-1 facing teams that are 1-0. Out of 8 of these types of matches 1-0 teams won 6 of them in 2007 and in 2006 they won 8 of 9, the thing is finding those team that are pretenders from the contenders. GL Chicago at Carolina -3 Ovr/Und 37 Chicago showed the defense that made it famous and the running game they have is a stamp of their offense. I new Forte would be a huge upgrade over Benson. Heck The fridge is an upgrade of that guy so I expect their offense to be balanced. I knew Carolina would match well against SD and it was going to be a close game and like I said damn Delhome had to make that pass at the end of the game and change my prediction. Forte is a little hurt so I will take Caroline to take this one. Straight: Car Spread: Car Ovr/Und: Ovr Buffalo at Jacksonville -5.5 Ovr/Und 37 UPSET OF THE WEEK For a team with such high expectations going 0-2 will be bad but this is a running team and they have lost 3 of their starting lineman. Buffalo looked really good last week but what impressed me the most was their defense and I don't see the Jaguars matching well against them specially with Stroud angry and smelling blood out of his old team. Straight: Buf Spread: Buf Ovr/Und: Over Oakland at Kansas City -3.5 Ovr/Und 36 Somebody has to win this sad game. Both teams suck. I didn't see one thing that impressed me or give me any hope both teams have good running games, but they do have BAD QB's and a questionable defense. Arrowhead is a hard place to win so I give them that advantage. Straight: KC Spread: Oak Ovr/Und: Under Indianapolis at Minnesota 2 Ovr/Und 43.5 Would I dare go against the mighty Colts for 2 weeks straight? The colts that are soooo good in September...believe the Minnesota defense is going to be all over the face of the immobile Payton. Colts defense can't stop the run...sorry Payton better luck next week...call Eli and ask him for some pointers. Straight: Min Spread: Min Ovr/Und: Over New Orleans at Washington 1 Ovr/Und 42 I liked the chances of NO more before their injuries showed up...specially on defense (colston,Fujita,harper and gay) but I can't go with a team that hasn't show me anything in 5 weeks. Both teams have bad defenses that are not so good. So it comes down to the offenses. I trust NO's offense way more than Zorns. Straight: NO Spread: NO Ovr/Und: Ovr New York Giants at St. Louis Rams -8.5 Ovr/Und 41.5 Man it smells more and more like a #1 pick for St. Louis is coming. They have to find a pass rush, but more importantly they need to learn to protect their QB. That offensive line is worse than a division A school's O-line, Ugly game. Straight: NYG Spread: NYG Ovr/Und: Ovr Green Bay at Detroit 3 Ovr/Und 46 Aaron looked really good in his debut. The defense Detroit has usually plays well against GB. I believe Atl caught Detroit by surprise and they're a little better than that. I will take the home team. Straight: Det Spread: Det Ovr/Und: Over Tennessee at Cincinnati -1 Ovr/Und 37 Cincinnati is a mess. Even their only good part...the offense looked really bad. Palmer looks lost out there like a rookie QB. He's making quick decisions. He looks hurt...I don't know what is wrong? Believe me, the best thing that could happen to the Titans was losing Young. They have a great defense and running game but the passing game always hurts them. Collins is a true pocket passer and will be an upgrade ifor them. Straight: Ten Spread: Ten Ovr/Und: Und San Francisco at Seattle -7 Ovr/Und 38.5 Another ugly game...both teams looked bad in their debut. Julius "has no more Juice" Jones looked 85 years old. there is an old saying in the NFL about games when everything else fails take the home team to win the game...take the home team in this one. Straight: Seattle Spread: SF Ovr/Und: Und Atlanta at Tampa Bay -7 Ovr/Und 38 Can The rookie Qb go 2-0? I don't think so...also don't expect Turner have another 200 yard performance against this defense. Let's see how much of an improvement Griese is. Straight: TB Spread: TB Ovr/Und: Over Miami at Arizona -6.5 Ovr/Und 38.5 I expected more out of Kurt than he showed me in week 1. I was a little surprised at how miami played. Did they look good? No, but they showed heart. I wouldn't be surprised if Miami wins it, but Arizona is a more talented team right now. Straight: Ari Spread: Mia Ovr/Und: Under New England at New York Jets -1.5 Ovr/Und 37 Man how things change in 1 week. A whole season is lost in 1 play. Favre looked like Favre. zwith another week in the system he will get better. Cassell or whatever his name is will do better than most believe but not this week. Straight: NYJ Spread: NYJ Ovr/Und: Over San Diego at Denver 1.5 Ovr/Und 46 Like I said...I was suprised by Coutler's game last week. I didn't gave him enough credit. With Marshall back I won't make that msitake again. Also , remember L.T's hurt, Gates is hurt and Merriman gone. Sorry SD 1 more week like your first week is coming in week 2. Straight: Den Spread: Den Ovr/Und: Ovr Baltimore at Houston -4.5 Ovr/Und 37 Houston looked bad against a great defense this week. They face another great defense this week again. The difference this week is they don't face a good offense as well. Like I said, Houston is better than what they showed in week 1. Expect to see it this week. Straight: Hou Spread: Bal Ovr/Und: Under Pittsburgh at Cleveland 6 Ovr/Und 45 This will be a great game. I would feel better if Big Ben wasn't hurt, but Pitt has to much team for the Browns. At least right now. Pitt will blitz all day and stuff the run making them one dimensional. Sorry Romeo the hating continues for another week. Straight: Pit Spread: Pit Ovr/Und: Over Philadelphia at Dallas-7 Ovr/Und 47 This is the game of the week. Finally MNF has it right! Great match...two teams that will go at each other! Every NY and Wash fan in the nation will watch this game for 2 reasons. Hoping we kill each other and end up with some major injuries so they can make the playoffs by default. The second they get a chance to trash talk the loser they will! Dallas will take the game but it will be close. Bet the under in this match ( 47 ) it's to high for both these teams playing each other. Straight: Dallas Spread: Philadelphia Ovr/Und: Under Hot Picks Buffalo Minnesota NYG Tennessee NYJ Denver Last edited by D'BOYZ; 09-13-2008 at 11:49 AM.

Don's Crystal Ball Week 2 picks

Locker Room Main Forum