I think they should.
The Vikings are not out of contention yet -- we have a lot of football left and the other teams in our favorite division, the NFC North, are a little shaky, and surprisingly lacking in HYYYYYPPPE!
Like Shakey's Pizza?
Of course not. And it's about time you pull your butt out of the 1970s and look at a calendar, Old Dude! Although I hear the Mojo potatoes were pretty tasty.
They were. But that's not why we're here, right?
Yep -- it's time to pick some games, so park your nostalgia bus for a minute and watch me work!
Detroit LOLions (+3) vs. St. Louis Sheep. Man, what a crappy game! The LOLions threw away a 20-point lead and then let this happen:
I never get tired of that! The LOLions are always the LOLions. Meanwhile, what the heck is going on in St. Louis? The Rams looked pretty good early this season, but lately it looks like they are trying to move to Los Angeles so much that they are trying to pretend they don't play in St. Louis any more. However, in this game the Rams are playing the LOLions, so.... L.A. Rams (or so they think) 100, LOLions 0.
Excellent -- it's time for a trip down memory lane! You won't remember this, Seabiscuit, but I'll wager some of our readers will:
Ah, good times. The Rams are a talented enigma of a team. Defensively, they are very impressive, but their offense is messed up at the moment and they are really wasting the talents of Todd Gurley. The Lions are, well, the Lions again. They have their moments, but who knows what will happen. I'm not really sure how to pick this game, but here goes: Rams 17, Lions 14.
Washington Politically Incorrect NFL Franchise (+3.5) vs. Bear Down Chicago da Bearz: Oh look, yet another dumpster fire of a game! Da Bearz were looking better but they really soiled the bed against San Francisco last week. I don't know how you let this happen:
My theory on that -- Vic Fangio did not call that defense. I think it was Mel Tucker, back for a glorious reunion with the fans of da Bearz! Washington, somehow, is still in contention. I'm pretty sure that the NFC East is so bad that da Bearz ought to petition the league to switch divisions! If you have to watch this game, I am so sorry for you! Da Bearz 17, Politically Incorrects 0.
I think the key to the success of the, ahem, Redskins, is the stellar play of backup tight end and former Beloit College great Derek Carrier. That must be it, and I'm guessing that his presence on a team with the nickname Redskins is causing all manner of indigestion back on campus. The Bears are getting better, but they are done. The Redskins have something to play for, so... Redskins 24, Bears 21.
Dallas How Bout Them Cowboahs (+6.5) vs. Glorious Green Bay Packers. It's the long-awaited return of Dez Bryant and the Cowboys to Green Bay, where last time we saw this matchup, we learned yet again the meaning of the word catch remains a mystery. Dez may be back, but he's missing his quarterback, Tony Romo, and is now hoping to catch the passes of Matt Cassel, who has had his moments, but not since 2008. The Packers are getting healthier and the extra few days after the Miracle in Motown will allow people like Ty Montgomery to get back on the field. This game is going to be difficult, because the Cowboys can play defense, but they are offensively challenged, to say the least. I figure that Chris Christie will not be in attendance and he will be able to drown his sorrows at the concession stand, using taxpayer money. Packers 27, Cowboys 26.
The season almost went south last week, but then the miracle happened. Sometimes a near-death experience can turn a team around. The key to this game is Eddie Lacy. If he gets it going, the Packers will cruise. And I think Ty Montgomery's return is going to make a difference as well. Packers 31, Cowboys 20.
We don't have any college games to pick for a while, but that's okay, because I'll need to get up a head of steam to be ready to select the winner of the Belk Bowl. Ben out!
2 comments:
Ah yes, I remember well the Everett-Rome dust up. After getting pimp slapped on national TV and probably wetting himself, Romey lowered his voice and grew a goatee to try to toughen up his persona. Still didn't make him less of an insufferable ass though.
Well, you called the bears game on the money.
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