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Beating Bill Simmons 2008: Week Six

By | October 11, 2008 | Football | Comments Off

Here’s the Cynical Dad NFL Power Index for Week Six:

  1. New York Giants (4-0)
    They’re the defending Super Bowl champions and haven’t lost a game this year. Until they lose, no other team can claim the number one spot.
  2. Washington Redskins (4-1)
    It took me four weeks, but I’m finally a believer. But hell, they were blown out by the Panthers in the preseason and only managed 209 yards in their season opener against the Giants.
  3. Tennessee Titans (5-0)
    Great defense, but the offense is helmed by Kerry Collins. The other shoe should drop any second now.
  4. Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
    I still believe they could’ve beaten the Redskins if they hadn’t abandoned the running game.
  5. Carolina Panthers (4-1)
    Yeah, I’m a homer. But had it not been for Delhomme’s fumble against Minnesota, this team would be undefeated right now.

Here are this week’s picks. No commentary due to laziness lack of time. Home teams in CAPS, Bill’s picks in red:

SAINTS (-7) over Raiders
COLTS (-4.5) over Ravens
JETS (-6) over Bengals
Panthers (+1.5) over BUCS
Bears (-2.5) over FALCONS
VIKINGS (-13) over Lions
Dolphins (+3) over TEXANS
BRONCOS (-3) over Jaguars
REDSKINS (-13.5) over Rams
49ERS (+4.5) over Eagles
Cowboys (-5.5) over CARDINALS
Packers (+2) over SEAHAWKS
Patriots (+6) over CHARGERS
Giants (-8) over BROWNS

Last Week
Me: 7-5-2
Simmons: 6-6-2

Season
Me: 35-36-3
Simmons: 37-34-3

DISCLAIMER: This is provided for entertainment purposes only. If you follow my advice, you are a fool.

Seriously, if you ever spend money based on something I say, have your head examined.

There’s always 2108!

By | October 7, 2008 | Baseball | Comments Off

I just couldn’t resist…

Beating Bill Simmons 2008: Week Five

By | October 3, 2008 | Talking Trash | Comments Off

Still not doing well with my picks this year. Time to redeem myself!

Here are my picks for week five (home teams in CAPS, Bill’s picks in red):

Colts (-3.5) over TEXANS
Hopefully, Indy spent the bye week working on their rush defense.

Titans (-3) over RAVENS
Have fun on the bench, Vince. You’re going to be there for awhile.

EAGLES (-6) over Redskins
For the past three weeks, I’ve picked against the Redskins and it’s bitten me in the ass. But Westbrook’s back.

Chargers (-6.5) over DOLPHINS
Yeah, they beat the Patriots two weeks ago. They’ll have to win this one to make me believe.

Falcons (+7) over PACKERS
It doesn’t look like Rodgers will be playing on Sunday. Even if does, he’s been playing like crap lately.

Bears (-3.5) over LIONS
Detroit sucks.

Seahawks (+7.5) over GIANTS
The Giants will win, but won’t cover. Seattle gets Branch and Engram back this week.

PANTHERS (-9.5) over Chiefs
This is the second week in a row the Panthers have been favored by more than a touchdown. Has this ever happened before?

BRONCOS (-3) over Bucs
Denver lost to Kansas City last week and they’re still favored. No one respects Tampa Bay.

Patriots (-3.5) over 49ERS
Think Mike Nolan had his team running the Wildcat offense in practice this week?

COWBOYS (-17) over Bengals
Why is the line only 17?

Bills (+1) over CARDINALS
Warner will miss Boldin. So will I. Have them both on my fantasy team.

Steelers (+4.5) over JAGUARS
I still think Jacksonville will win, but they can’t beat anyone by more than a FG.

Vikings (+3.5) over SAINTS
Don’t think this game is going to be close. Vikings in a laugher.

Last Week
Me: 5-8
Simmons: 8-5

Season
Me: 28-31-1
Simmons: 31-28-1

DISCLAIMER: This is provided for entertainment purposes only. If you follow my advice, you are a fool.

Seriously, if you ever spend money based on something I say, have your head examined.

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