Winless In Seattle
Steve Sauro
Elliott SmithWeek 15 Picks!
December 19th 2010 03:31
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Go Seahawks?
Still in the process of getting settled into my new place, which means a smaller picks column this week. I'll make it up to you next week, I promise. I am, however, still on fire with my picks. So let's try to keep that momentum going. Do you realize we might see 15 quarterbacks in Week 15 that were not the starting quarterback in Week 1? Insane...
Chargers 34, Niners 7
Between moving, work and getting robbed from my storage company (yes, I'm still irked) I forgot to post this pick on my Facebook. I would have taken the Chargers. Seriously! I promise! The Niners were travelling on short rest to play a team they couldn't beat on regular rest. I did catch part of the game and it's more proof that our Seahawks are just not good.
Cleveland@Cincinnati
The Battle of Ohio! I was originally going to ask if anyone would notice if these two teams switched Palmer and Delhomme, but apparently McCoy is back, which should spell victory for the Browns. I also saw that T.O complained about the Bengals on his reality show. I guess that means Jesse broke the story because I don't know of a single other person that has watched that show.
Browns 28-20
Washington@Dallas
Mike Shanahan: McNabb is terrible. He's slow, he forces throws. I can't handle it anymore. Let's bench him. Who are our backups?
Assistant: Rex Grossman and John Beck.
Shanahan: I hate my life.
Cowboys 31-10
Houston@Tennessee
Going with my logic that the Texans are always one game above or below .500, they should win this game. I'm bummed that Rusty Smith is no longer starting, because that would guarantee a correct pick here.
Texans 28-26
Jacksonville@Indianapolis
I'm looking forward to this game more than any other non-Seahawk game. The Jags have a chance to clinch the division at Indianapolis, a place where they have been brutal (2-6 their last 8). As much as I'm rooting for the Jags (still have a soft spot for the team that drafter Brunell), I can't imagine Peyton allows them to clinch on his home field.
Colts 26-24
Kansas City@St. Louis
Can I make a dual pick? Is everyone ok with that? If Cassel plays, Chiefs win. If Croyle plays (now 0-10 as a starter), Rams win. Let's all hope Cassel plays.
Cassel-led Chiefs: KC 29-17
Cassel-less Chiefs: Rams 33-0
Buffalo@Miami
Somehow the Dolphins and their 1-5 home record aren't eliminated from the playoffs yet. Even after a win here, I wouldn't get your hopes up for a chance to wager against Chad Henne in a road playoff game.
Dolphins 22-16
Philadelphia@NY Giants
How is this not the night game on NBC? I thought the NFC East had a contract with them. Having lunch with my buddy Chris today, a promo came on the bar TV for a show called "Parolees and Pitbulls", prompting me to ask Chris: 1) If that was indeed a real show, and 2) If it was about the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes to question 1, no to question 2.
Giants 35-31
Detroit@Tampa Bay
It looks like Drew Stanton is starting again, and since he's not playing against Matt Flynn this week, the Bucs stay in the playoff hunt for one more week.
Bucs 21-10
Arizona@Carolina
The 4-win Cardinals are only 2 games out of first place and are getting(!) 3 points against a 1-win team. There are a lot of things wrong with that last sentence.
Cards 26-21
New Orleans@Baltimore
Coughing up a 28-7 lead is bad enough, but against the Texans? You're better than that Baltimore. The Saints are riding a 7-game winning streak and the Ravens are on a short week. I smell an upset.
Saints 31-28
Denver@Oakland
Tim Tebow gets the nod. Yep.
Raiders 27-10
NY Jets@Pittsburgh
Last week I mentioned that the Jets haven't beaten anyone good since week 2, and then promptly took them to beat the Dolphins. I'm an idiot. I won't make the same mistake here.
Stealers 24-10
Atlanta@Seattle
I read someplace that the Seahawks would probably get the 21st pick if they made the playoffs. Is that true? Would we be docked draft spots for making the playoffs? Is my dream of the playoffs AND a top 10 pick over with? Can somebody clarify that for me? As for last week, when I realized it was almost kickoff and didn't know of any sports bars nearby that would have the game, I panicked and drove 20 miles to Brea (where I used to live a few years ago) where I KNEW the game would be on for sure. So, thank you Seahawks (and especially you Matt Hasselbeck) for rewarding a fan driving 90 down the freeway by playing a horrible game from start to finish. I will drive the speed limit tomorrow for this game. Also, Seattle has played in one game this season that was decided by less than 7 points (@Chicago, 23-20). That trend will probably continue.
Falcons 33-10
Green Bay@New England
Matt Flynn gets the nod. Yep.
Patriots 41-3
Chicago@Minnesota
Joe Webb was the 6th round pick out of Alabama-Birmingham. Now he is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. No truth to the rumor that he's also dating Jenn Sterger. Second straight week they get to face a 3rd string quarterback, are the Bears destined this year or what?
Bears 22-9
Chargers 34, Niners 7
Between moving, work and getting robbed from my storage company (yes, I'm still irked) I forgot to post this pick on my Facebook. I would have taken the Chargers. Seriously! I promise! The Niners were travelling on short rest to play a team they couldn't beat on regular rest. I did catch part of the game and it's more proof that our Seahawks are just not good.
Cleveland@Cincinnati
The Battle of Ohio! I was originally going to ask if anyone would notice if these two teams switched Palmer and Delhomme, but apparently McCoy is back, which should spell victory for the Browns. I also saw that T.O complained about the Bengals on his reality show. I guess that means Jesse broke the story because I don't know of a single other person that has watched that show.
Browns 28-20
Washington@Dallas
Mike Shanahan: McNabb is terrible. He's slow, he forces throws. I can't handle it anymore. Let's bench him. Who are our backups?
Assistant: Rex Grossman and John Beck.
Shanahan: I hate my life.
Cowboys 31-10
Houston@Tennessee
Going with my logic that the Texans are always one game above or below .500, they should win this game. I'm bummed that Rusty Smith is no longer starting, because that would guarantee a correct pick here.
Texans 28-26
Jacksonville@Indianapolis
I'm looking forward to this game more than any other non-Seahawk game. The Jags have a chance to clinch the division at Indianapolis, a place where they have been brutal (2-6 their last 8). As much as I'm rooting for the Jags (still have a soft spot for the team that drafter Brunell), I can't imagine Peyton allows them to clinch on his home field.
Colts 26-24
Kansas City@St. Louis
Can I make a dual pick? Is everyone ok with that? If Cassel plays, Chiefs win. If Croyle plays (now 0-10 as a starter), Rams win. Let's all hope Cassel plays.
Cassel-led Chiefs: KC 29-17
Cassel-less Chiefs: Rams 33-0
Buffalo@Miami
Somehow the Dolphins and their 1-5 home record aren't eliminated from the playoffs yet. Even after a win here, I wouldn't get your hopes up for a chance to wager against Chad Henne in a road playoff game.
Dolphins 22-16
Philadelphia@NY Giants
How is this not the night game on NBC? I thought the NFC East had a contract with them. Having lunch with my buddy Chris today, a promo came on the bar TV for a show called "Parolees and Pitbulls", prompting me to ask Chris: 1) If that was indeed a real show, and 2) If it was about the Philadelphia Eagles. Yes to question 1, no to question 2.
Giants 35-31
Detroit@Tampa Bay
It looks like Drew Stanton is starting again, and since he's not playing against Matt Flynn this week, the Bucs stay in the playoff hunt for one more week.
Bucs 21-10
Arizona@Carolina
The 4-win Cardinals are only 2 games out of first place and are getting(!) 3 points against a 1-win team. There are a lot of things wrong with that last sentence.
Cards 26-21
New Orleans@Baltimore
Coughing up a 28-7 lead is bad enough, but against the Texans? You're better than that Baltimore. The Saints are riding a 7-game winning streak and the Ravens are on a short week. I smell an upset.
Saints 31-28
Denver@Oakland
Tim Tebow gets the nod. Yep.
Raiders 27-10
NY Jets@Pittsburgh
Last week I mentioned that the Jets haven't beaten anyone good since week 2, and then promptly took them to beat the Dolphins. I'm an idiot. I won't make the same mistake here.
Stealers 24-10
Atlanta@Seattle
I read someplace that the Seahawks would probably get the 21st pick if they made the playoffs. Is that true? Would we be docked draft spots for making the playoffs? Is my dream of the playoffs AND a top 10 pick over with? Can somebody clarify that for me? As for last week, when I realized it was almost kickoff and didn't know of any sports bars nearby that would have the game, I panicked and drove 20 miles to Brea (where I used to live a few years ago) where I KNEW the game would be on for sure. So, thank you Seahawks (and especially you Matt Hasselbeck) for rewarding a fan driving 90 down the freeway by playing a horrible game from start to finish. I will drive the speed limit tomorrow for this game. Also, Seattle has played in one game this season that was decided by less than 7 points (@Chicago, 23-20). That trend will probably continue.
Falcons 33-10
Green Bay@New England
Matt Flynn gets the nod. Yep.
Patriots 41-3
Chicago@Minnesota
Joe Webb was the 6th round pick out of Alabama-Birmingham. Now he is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. No truth to the rumor that he's also dating Jenn Sterger. Second straight week they get to face a 3rd string quarterback, are the Bears destined this year or what?
Bears 22-9
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