NFL week 6!

It’s a very special weekend because it’s Thanksgiving season. Time to spend time with loved ones, devour food that your mom or aunt spent all day cooking and most of all, watching football! At this very moment I’m on a bus headed to London, it’s packed and it’s 1am. Don’t worry about me though, I got the decapitation insurance. Now on with the picks! My brother Jordan will be putting his own imput into this week’s picks, because it’s Thanksgiving and time to spend with your family. Cue the Full House music.

SAINTS (-7) vs Raiders

Remember that old Animaniacs skit “Good Idea, Bad Idea”? With the little skeleton guy? I think it’s safe to say that kicking to Reggie Bush falls under the Bad Idea category as he’s now ran three punts back for touchdowns. He’s like the modern day Dante Hall (Remember him?) and he’s different than Devin Hester because unlike Hester, Bush actually has a roster spot. That being said, the Saints really choked that game away last week in front of the whole world and unfortunately the injuries to Shockey and Cotchery are not getting better any time soon. The Raiders on the other hand are unveiling their new coach this week! (Cue canned applause) Part of me really wants the Raiders to win this game just to see if the team dumps Gatorade on Tom Caple or better yet, Al Davis. He still looks like he’s been dead since 1986. He’s the Bob Dole of this decade!

Jordan says “Reggie Bush was amazing last week so they shouldn’t lose this week. I could see them winning 27-9 or something because the Raiders suck.”

COLTS (-4.5) vs Ravens

The ending of both of these teams games last week could not have been more different. The Ravens were choking their game away at home to Tennessee while the Colts were proving again that they only have to show up in the final quarter to salvage a win. That being said, neither of these teams are very good. Joseph Addai has dropped off the face of the earth and Peyton Manning can’t seem to get anything done without the running game working well. I like the Colts to finally win a game in their new house. Meanwhile, Joe Flacco has been named the starting QB for the rest of the season. Which begs the question, is this franchise EVER going to have an elite QB again? Bernie Kosar is a longggg time ago.

Jordan says “After last week’s two minute performance I like the Colts but not to cover. The Ravens played pretty good against the Titans last week.” Sorry, he just walked Estaban Herman in his PS3 2008 Baseball The Show game. “F*&k you Rex Hudler!” Guess he’s got something else on his mind for this one.

Bengals (+6) vs JETS

This Bengals team is really weird. Play good enough to beat both the Giants and Cowboys on the road, yet get creamed against the Titans and Browns? The Bizarro Bengals travel to New York this week to take on a team that’s equally bizarre. Not much is known whether this Jets team is for real or not, but six points is a lot and Cincinnati is really desperate for a win. This just in over the wire, Chad Palmer is not playing for Cincy this weekend. I’m sticking with Cincy to cover. The Bengals have no wins regardless of who’s playing behind the center. Also, we’ve had Lane Kiffin and Scott Linehan fired before a bye week this year. When do the Bengals have their bye week again???

Jordan says “Favre has had two weeks to prepare for this one, and the Bengals are beaten up, so if I had to put money on it (which he will have to if I have anything to say about it) I’d pick the Jets.”

BUCS (-1.5) vs Panthers

Finally! Someone clued Jon Gruden in and he’s decided Jeff Garcia will be starting from here on in. The Brian Greise experiment is over (tear). The Bucs offence has only looked good for about one 10 minute stretch in Chicago. Last week it made the Broncos defence look like something out of the AFC North. The Bucs usually play Carolina tough at home and should win this clash. This is one of those games where if it was tied at 3 in the 4^th you wouldn’t be surprised, nor if it was 30-30 with a quarter to play it wouldn’t shock you. Either way, it could be a very boring game.

We just had a conversation about whether or not you can charge the mound in this Baseball game Jordan is playing. There HAS to be an easter egg type deal on this right??? “I’ll take the Bucs at home, I think, I don’t know…” and he goes on like this. This 1 ½ point spread is making him crazy, someone call a paramedic.

VIKINGS (-13) vs Lions

The Lions suck. Just thought I’d reiterate that point. The Vikings are coming off a “how in the hell did we do that again?” win in New Orleans on Monday night and will look to jump into the lead in the NFC North with a win. Barring the earth opening up and swallowing Gus Frerotte and the Vikings having to play Tavaris Jackson, they will. TV tidbit of the week: Rod Marinelli stated this week that he has no plans on quitting and will continue to coach the Lions to which Woody Paige on Around the Horn replied “He shouldn’t quit at all. He should be fired!” Well said. Lions fall to 0-5.

Jordan says “I bet Detroit won’t even score a touchdown.” They scored one last week during his game in Detroit however, I think, I don’t know…and I went on like that. Good thing the paramedics are here.

FALCONS (+3) vs Bears

It’s Thanksgiving time and have we reached the point yet where the Atlanta Falcons and their fans have to thank Michael Vick for being Michael Vick? Up until his arrest, they were stuck with a QB whose stock was not going to get any higher, was never going to develop into the passing type of QB you need in this league, and were going to have no opportunities to get any better via the draft. Now they’ve suffered through a horrible season, drafted a RB who is turning into the next generation of Jamal Anderson and we’re 6 weeks in and Atlanta has a decent shot of winning their division AND hosting an NFC East team in the playoffs. Start sending the postcard now.

Jordan says “Really? The Bears are favoured on the road against the Falcons!?! How is that possible? By buddy thinks the Bears defence is amazing. They beat the damn Lions last week, come on.” I never met this friend, but he’s a misguided, troubled little boy.

TEXANS (-3) vs Dolphins

While we’re on the subject of giving thanks, you just know Matt Schaub is thanking the Lord above for Rosenfils John Elway in Super Bowl XXXII attempt last week. The Texans had the Colts 27-10 late in the 4^th and in under 7 minutes flushed their season completely down the toilet. They’re better than 0-4, and still have 3 straight home games left. They’ll win at least one of those. I’m taking this one. In totally unrelated news, the ALCS started tonight and Boston beat Tampa Bay 2-0. What’s more, the Red Sox aside from David Ortiz fielded a completely white lineup!

Jordan says “Is this the week the Texans get a win? I think it is. I’ll take a shot and say the Texans get their first

win. If I’m wrong string me up.” Believe me, we will. My parents can make another one just like him.

REDSKINS (-13.5) vs Rams

I told myself after last weeks horrid Cowboys pick (17 points to cover against Cincy) that I’d never take another double digit favourite again this year because they’re 0-5 against the spread (yes I did write this first) and now I’ve taken two in the same week. Why? Because it’s the Lions and Rams. The Rams get to jet out their new head coach this week also and the Gatorade watch is in full effect like it should be. The Skins on the other hand have been playing like a collective beast the last month, although my friend Margaret (I know, a female football fan! I’ve been blessed!) couldn’t name the starting QB for Washington despite the fact he’s on her fantasy team. The Skins: Doing more with less!

Jordan says “I don’t see Washington winning by 13+ points honestly. None of the 10+ spreads have covered yet this year, but I just don’t see it. The Rams shouldn’t score more than 10 points in the game though.” Hold that thought because first order of business was seeing that Trent Green never takes another snap this year!

BRONCOS (-3) vs Jaguars

Denver has a real chance to put the Chargers in a deep hole this week. They’re already up 2 games (2 ½ really, because they not only beat San Diego but also haven’t lost a home game yet) and with SD playing NE on Sunday night, this is one of those games they really need. Jacksonville’s win over Indy in week 3 seems like forever ago and are also in danger of falling way behind the idle Titans who somehow stand at 5-0.

Jordan says “Your F*&%in’ Broncos, what the hell!? They should be 2-3 or something. They did beat a good Bucs team at home, so they should be able to do this week.” You hear that? MY F*&%in’ Broncos. Take that Stewart!

49ERS (+5.5) vs Eagles

The 49ers are getting better. Frank Gore has turned into a beast and will probably rush for 1300 yards this season. Their improving at the QB position and could be the second tier team to challenge the Cardinals if they stumble during the second half of the game. Philly is looking really depleted at this point. No Westbrook again this week. If the Eagles lose this they could be done. Oh and they’re coming off two straight losses. Is this the week McNabb vomits in the huddle again? Oh the wonders of NFL football.

Jordan says “Honestly, I think they 49ers will cover and they’ll win the game. They’re looking weak and banged up, coming off losses against Washington and Chicago and should’ve won both probably.” Like everyone else, he wants to go to JT O’Sullivans for some wings.

CARDS (+5.5) vs Cowboys

Do the Cardinals have a clause in their lease which states they must play Dallas every year? It seems the Cowboys are always in Arizona at some point. Kurt Warner torched the Bills last week and should do the same to the Cowboys, further strengthening their position as the team to beat in the NFC AAA division. The Cards haven’t played a home playoff game since they moved to Phoenix in 1986! Just a side note, why haven’t the people at Bud Light somehow work Dennis Green’s “They are who we THOUGHT THEY WERE!” tirade into a commercial yet?

Jordan says “I could see Dallas exploding in this game, cuz they haven’t done that since week 3 in Green Bay, so I’m taking Dallas.” Also, he’s a Cowboys fan. He could see Dallas running for president and winning. He also picks the Cowboys to end world hunger, Owens to discover a cure for cancer and Jerry Jones to live to be how old Al Davis looks.

SEAHAWKS (-2.5) vs Packers

Mike Holmgren is wishing he had retired last year.

Jordan says “Seahawks at home, against a banged up Pack team with no quarterback, Tony Finn, or Anthony Finn, or something Finn or whoever, who cares. They’ll win this game.” In his defence, how is anyone supposed to know who Green Bay’s former third string QB is?

CHARGERS (-5.5) vs Patriots

Wow, talk about your preseason hype game which has turned into a dud. The Brady injury took something away, but the fact that San Diego has looked great at times and awful at times makes this one look really average. Although, it’s still somehow the most intriguing game of the week. On a side note, is anyone else really excited to see what Family Guy does for an encore after last week’s season defining episode? If you haven’t seen it, I urge you to download it and then answer me: Do you or do you not know about the bird?

Jordan says “Honestly, this game used to have some lustre, but definitely not now. Can they score points with Matt Cassel? I doubt it. Last year they scored without LT so I’m taking my chances on San Diego.”

BROWNS (+8) vs Giants

I can’t see the Browns losing big and I can’t see the Giants keeping on winning. There was actually a conversation on PTI this week about whether or not you would want Eli or Peyton Manning as your QB. Both picked Eli. I can’t believe we’ve reached that point but shouldn’t be too surprised. Younger siblings often turn out as good or better than their older counterparts when it’s all said and done. Look at Shannon Sharpe, Serena Williams or even Michael Jackson! On the other hand, ask Brent Gretzky or Brett Lindros how that worked out for them. My head hurts, I’m done for this week. Oh let’s check in with Jordan one last time:

Jordan says “I think the Giants will cover that no problem.” He’s not the best colour man in the league for nothing folks.