One Stray Pea

 Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers
I’ve developed a liking for Matt Hasselbeck. It’s really a shame too, because after this week we won’t be seeing him for several months. It’s true, I initially picked the Seahawks to go all the way this season, but that was before they became one of the more inconsistent teams in the NFL. They don’t have a very good record against decent teams and they don’t have a man who is magical like a unicorn as their quarterback. Fav-Ray and friends by 10.

 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots
Hmm, here’s an interesting game. People everywhere (outside of Foxborough) are predicting that the Patriots can’t stop the Jags running game. The Jags were able to stop the Pittsburgh passing game, but that’s mostly because Pittsburgh has a terrible O-line and Big Ben is overrated. Let’s be honest, Jacksonville isn’t good at securing a lead apparently. I’m backing the Patriots, but only by 7, because they’ve really taken their foot off the gas recently.

 San Diego Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts
Everyone is talking about the big rematch. What are the chances that Peyton will throw bajillion interceptions again? Not likely. Let’s recall that the Chargers still almost lost that game. Let’s also recall that they didn’t look too hot last week against Tennessee. Finally, let’s recall that Philip Rivers is a giant cry baby. He might be wearing a diaper. It’s been fun Norv Turner, but now it’s done. Colts..by 14.

 New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
It’s hard to beat a team 3 times in one season, blah blah blah. Terrell Owens expects to play, but this doesn’t mean he won’t bring his brick hands. Meanwhile, the Giants are trying to overcome the impossible with a quarterback who has looked outstanding the last two weeks. Hmm, what to choose? Does common sense trump loyalty? Nope. Giants by 3. Eat it, Romo.

Filed under: Sports on January 11th, 2008