As October begins, the pretenders start giving way to the contenders. This week, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys play in a high-stakes affair.
Everybody is allowed an off week, right?
I sure hope so, because my 6-9 record last week is the worst I’ve had in a long time. I’m ashamed. I know what I did.
I also know I have to make it right, and by God, I … really hope to make it right. Let’s do this.
All lines courtesy of OddsShark.
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (-1.5)
Classic rebound game for Los Angeles (3-1). The Rams have to be mortified after allowing 55 points to the Buccaneers. While the Seahawks (3-1) are good, they’ve played nobody outside of the Saints, who they lost handily to. Prove it.
Pick: Los Angeles 26, Seattle 24
Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5)
I won’t make you read about this. The Bengals (0-4) are at home, and the Cardinals (0-3-1) couldn’t block 11 fans.
Pick: Cincinnati 31, Arizona 28
Atlanta Falcons at Houston Texans (-5)
No idea what happens. The Falcons (1-3) look terrible and Dan Quinn has half his office packed up. The Texans (2-2) forced three turnovers last week and still lost to Kyle Allen. Anything is possible.
Pick: Houston 24, Atlanta 23
Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers
If the Ravens (2-2) don’t win this game, they are sliding towards oblivion. For the Steelers (1-3), it’s another must-win. If Mason Rudolph pulls this out, Pittsburgh is suddenly in the AFC North conversation.
Pick: Baltimore 22, Pittsburgh 17
Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans (-3)
The Bills (3-1) should be getting more respect here. The Titans (2-2) are coming off a great win, but that offense is going to score enough on Buffalo? If Josh Allen is healthy, look for the road Bills to win a tight one. If it’s Matt Barkley, disregard everything I wrote.
With Josh Allen Pick: Buffalo 20, Tennessee 16
Without Josh Allen Pick: Tennessee 19, Buffalo 9