Look for Eagles to blow through Bears in Chicago
Look for Eagles to blow through Bears in Chicago
Eagles (-3) over BEARS
National spotlight. Back in his hometown. What more could Donovan McNabb ask for? Maybe another run for him and his mom with a Campbell's Soup commercial? Or, a stinkin' win. At 5-4, the Birds could really use a W. It's not panic time because the NFC East is still kinda bunched up, with Dallas holding only a one-game lead. McNabb's air numbers last week bordered on the ridiculous. He was 35-for-55 for 450 yards and two touchdowns, which was wonderful for all the fantasy players, but 29 net yards rushing ain't gonna make it in this league. Fortunately, this is Chicago and Jay Cutler is at QB, so we don't have to worry all that much. Cutler threw five interceptions last week, and the Bears have covered only six of their last 18. The Eagles have won four of the last five times out in the Windy City, and we're expecting that trend to continue.
Cardinals (-9) over RAMS
Another homecoming of sorts. Kurt Warner spent the majority of his career in St. Louis, leading the Rams to a Super Bowl win over Tennessee, and since he left, has a few sweet wins over his ex-mates. The first time Warner faced the Rams, in St. Louis, was back in 2005, and Arizona posted a 38-28 victory. In 2006, the Cardinals beat the Rams again in St. Louis, even though Matt Leinart was doing the QB chores. In 2007 the Cards put up a 34-31 W in St. Louis, and last season, Arizona belted the Rams in St. Louis, 34-13. So that's a perfect 4-0 as either a starter or backup against his old team. And speaking of perfection, the Cards have rolled out to a 4-0 spread record on the road here in 2009, and have covered 10 of the last 14 away from home. Throw in the Rams ultra-disgusting 1-18 straight up record the last 19 times out, and this selection jumps right into the best-bet category.
COWBOYS (-11) over Redskins
Can't get uglier for Dallas than it did last week in a 17-7 loss at Green Bay. But the Cowboys are back home in their billion-dollar stadium, where, after the opening loss to the Giants, they have mashed the opposition by an average of 17 points per game. The 'Boys beat Carolina, 21-7, whipped Atlanta, 37-21, and rocked Seattle, 38-17. And considering the fact that Washington has covered only three of the last 17 (18 percent), Dallas is the obvious side.
PATRIOTS (-10) over Jets
And we thought there was no crying in football. Apparently, Jets head coach Rex Ryan burst into tears this week while talking to his club, but could really cry a river after this game. New England is gonna be really ticked off after blowing a 31-14 lead against the Colts last week. And the Pats don't like to lose. Coming off a loss, the Patriots are 9-0 since 2006, and have won by an average of 24 points. More than enough to cover this spot.
Titans (+5) over TEXANS
We have been riding Tennessee for the last two and don't plan to get off the money train right now. Coming into the bye week, the Titans were 0-6 and going nowhere. After the bye, Vince Young took over for Kerry Collins, and Tennessee has won three in a row, covered all three, winning by an average of 16 points per game. And not to belabor the homecoming angle, but guess where Mr. Young was born? Yup, Houston.
GIANTS (-6) over Falcons
All the Giants have to do is remember their 5-0 start, remember that they have won nine of the last 13 at home, and that Atlanta has dropped four of the last five on the road.
RAIDERS (+9) over Bengals
