Zach Holland
Fredbook sideline writer
NFL WEEK 14
Before we go into a week full of debate and Tim Tebow, Miracle play, I must say I don’t recommend betting, but I do recommend my column to help you all who have an itch for a little extra cash on a Sunday afternoon.
Thursday Night game. Cleveland Browns visit the Pittsburg Steelers (-14)
In no way do I like spotting a professional team 14 points but in this case I don’t see Cleveland having much hope at all. Their offense will not prevail over the fighting steel curtain D. The only chance they have at putting points on the board lay on the feet of Josh Cribbs retuning kicks. On the other side the Steelers are starting to put up points in abundance. Take the Steelers and have fun being ahead on your bookie looking forward to a big weekend.
Sunday festivities.
Indianapolis at Baltimore (-16.5)
Good news Colts fans even though you lost to the hated Patriots last week you guys showed life for the first time in about 4 months. That being said spotting the Colts 16.5 against Baltimore is just like getting a staples Easy button in the mail, get it? Take the Colts and the 16.5. That was easy.
Houston at Cincinnati (-3)
As Andre Johnson would say, “In T.J we trust” Not sure how much of that statement you can trust especially with Johnson most likely being sidelined with a Hamstring injury that has limited his action for the better part of 6 weeks. The fighting Andy Daltons have been hot and cold this year. Even with Houston coming off a big win playing Atlanta last week look for them to come back to life this week and get beat by 7 in Cincy. Take the Bengals and collect on Tuesday.
Oakland at Green Bay (-11)
Oakland is another team that is hot and cold for the year. Going into the Frozen Tundra. It’s December in Green Bay, the Packers don’t lose and Oakland doesn’t seem as if they want to win the AFC west they don’t have God Almighty on their side like the Broncos with Tim Tebow so I say go with Green Bay. After almost getting beat by the GEEEE MEN last week they have something to prove. They won’t have two close games in a row. It’s hard to beat someone like Aaron Rodgers and his discount double check touchdown dance..
Kansas City at New York Jets (-9)
Another AFC west team playing on the road at the so called “JetLife Stadium” Looking back in the archives that is NFL football I can’t tell you the last time the Jets beat 2 teams by double digits in back to back weeks. That being said I have to go with Kansas City getting 9 points. Historically the Jets are content playing down to the level of their opponent and in the 4th quarter they come alive and win the game on the final drive of the game. Look for them to do the same thing with the home crowd on their side.
Minnesota at Detroit (-8)
Minnesota looked very solid last week on the offensive side of the football against the Denver Broncos but as you all know Tim Tebow came alive and led his broncos to victory. Detroit is a team digging themselves and hole and once again this week they will be SHOELESS, I mean “Suh” less. I like Minnesota getting 8 call me crazy but this could be the upset of the week.
New Orleans (-3.5) at Tennessee
New Orleans is hot and I don’t think come playoff time anyone is going to want to play them. I look for them to win BIG at Tennessee on Sunday afternoon. Drew Breese is finally clicking at all aspects of the game. They look like the hottest team in the NFL right now, I would love to see them match up with the Pack like they did in week one. Tim “hairless” Hasselbeck won’t be able to keep up with “Who Dat” nation.
Philly at Miami (-3)
Let’s welcome back Mike Vick by leading the Eagles to a victory on Sunday. You never know which Miami team is going to show up. Will it be the 0-7 phins or ill it be the 4-1 fins we will never know until Sunday. I will say no matter what team shows up on Sunday they won’t keep up with the Eagles led by Vick. His legs are fresh. That should be enough for Philly to win outright.
New England (-8) at Washington
With the playoffs in sight for the Pats, I look for them to start playing as if they are already there and play mistake free football. The Redskins are no where close to being on the same playing field as New England. Don’t look for Sexy Rexy to do much even if the Pats secondary is exactly that, “Secondary” he still won’t put enough points on the bored to keep up. I like the Patriots, after all this is America.
Atlanta (-3) at Carolina
Apparently Atlanta didn’t show up last week in Houston. I look for them to step up and earn their playoff wildcard spot. Although Cam Newton is doing great things this year on his feet he will need more than 3 points to beat Atlanta. This will be a coming out party for Matt Ryan and Julio Jones. I like “Hotlanta” to win big and start making strides toward their playoff hunt.
Tampa Bay (-1) at Jacksonville
Jacksonville is coming into this game on a short week. It doesn’t look like Blaine Gabbert is really making much progress if any at all in his stint at being the Jags #1 Quarterback. He’s a prime example of hey I should have stayed in school where I ruled the Puss at Mizzou, and I was actually on a good team. Tampa Bay is not a bad football team at all. I like how they refuse to give up. I see them beating Jacksonville, but hey who isn’t beating Jacksonville?
San Francisco (-3.5) at Arizona
San Francisco playing in their own division this year. Arizona didn’t really beat the Cowboys last week, they actually beat coach Garret. Bold Strategy on icing your own kicker. Alex Smith is really coming into his own this year, they killed the Rams last week and I don’t see them having a short flight into the desert having any effect on his play. Look for another solid game and a heavy dose of Frank Gore as San Francisco continues their dominance of the NFC WEST.
Chicago at Denver (-3.5)
Dever is riding a 6 game winning streak and it would be hard to not mention the man, the myth, the legend Tim Tebow. Personally I will be in attendance for this game, I like Denver to cover the spread on this game. They have a very solid defense, and with Von Miller returning to the lineup this week it only get stronger. Led by Champ Bailey and Brian Dawkins they play hard for all 60 minutes, it’s hard not to like this team. Every week it’s a TEAM effort it’s every guy on the roster buying into the program that they have going and having trust in #15. Never question the game or Prayer. Miracles happen every Sunday with Tebow is on the field. Let me know when the bears have an offense that can score points. 3 points last week against a sorry Kansas City defense just doesn’t cut it in this business.
Buffalo at San Diego (-7)
Someone might have woke up a sleeping Giant in San Diego but I think it’s too little too late. I’m not a believer in San Diego yet, they played Jacksonville and beat them big, they were supposed to. Buffalo is a team who likes to keep games close. I believe San Diego will win but they won’t cover 7. You have to love getting points in a game. You are winning before the game even starts! Take Buffalo.
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-3.5)
Giants looked very very very good against the packers last week. I don’t like the direction the Cowboys are heading right now. As big as this game is for both on these teams it will be a great game at Jerry’s place. I like the Giants getting 3.5 they are playing for their coach and like I said before Jason Garret lost the game for Americas team last week. I don’t see the Giants losing this game easy money getting points.
Monday Night Showdown well Not really St.Louis at Seattle (-4.5)
This may be one of the worst matchups in Monday Night Football HISTORY. Both teams are terrible, with very little upside. The Rams have zero offense, zero defense, zero special teams, that’s not exactly a good recipe. Seattle will win this game I don’t see the rams scoring more than 7 points in this thriller. Someone needs to get the NFL to move this game to Sunday morning at like 8 A.M so when we roll in from the strip club we have something to watch instead of Chuck Norris on a paid program . I think instead of a game bet they should have an over/under on how many people will watch this game on TV. We will start the number at 50,000 I’ll take the under and I will collect on Tuesday.
Thanks to all who have read this column and are supports of Fredbook, it’s a very great journal for anyone to read. If you want a laugh we got it or if you want advice we have that as well. Like I said in the beginning I don’t recommended betting, but I do like to recommended you on who to pick if you decide you want that extra itch on a Sunday afternoon. After all, You Bet’em I just Pick’em. ZH
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