Surely the league has more pressing issues than cheerleaders.
As for actual games, this week seems a bit light on key matchups but there are plenty of interesting games from a wagering standpoint.
Miami has its best chance to get in the win column hosting Oakland. They give 4 points, which seems about right, considering LB Zack Thomas got his bell rung and may not be able to play.
Baltimore visits Cleveland in a game that could be a blowout or a nailbiter. Look for the latter, as Baltimore doesn't have the offensive firepower to exploit the weak Brown's defense. Payback time for ex-Ravens star RB Jamal Lewis, now carrying the mail for Cleveland. Ravens giving 4. Stay away from it.
Houston gives 3 to Atlanta playing at home. Tough day for Atlanta fans and front office as ex-backup QB and fan fave Matt Schaub returns at the helm of the 2-1 Texans. Give the points.
Chicago visits Detroit in a game with possible playoff implications, at least for the Bears. They really can't afford to pick up a third loss with streaking GB at 3-0. The Bears are only giving 3, but the Lions do have an offense. Is it an offense that can stand up to the fierce Bears' defense like the Cowboys did? I doubt it. Will the Bears offense unite behind vet signal caller Brian Griese? Probably. This one could come down to coaching. If the Lions play not to lose, they probably will. Their chance is to come out smoking, throwing the ball all over the field to their excellent wideouts and hope they can put up a couple of early scores on chicago and force them to play catchup. I am concerned about the Bears injury situation. Briggs, Harris, Tillman and Vasher on the D missed practice. Stay away from what looks to be a gift from Vegas.
The surprising GB Packers face the Vikes in the 'Dome. The vikes get 1 1/2 which seems a little light, considering they've only scored 51 points in three games. GB has put up 82. Vikes also have some injury issues. Go with Farve.
Dallas gives 11 at home against St. L. With RB Steven Jackson and QB Marc Bulger both hurting, the 0-3 Rams figure to get blown out. give the points.
The Jets are getting 3 1/2 on the road at Buffalo. Who cares?
Carolina/Tampa Bay are off the board.
Seattle gives 2 at SF. Tough game to figure. Avoid.
The Steelers take a trip out west to Arizona and bring 6 points with them. Seems a little high with Hines Ward hurting, but the Cards have injury concerns with anquan Boldin. Steelers probably cover but seems dicey.
KC visits SD in an absolute must win game for Norv Turner. Bolts are giving 11 1/2. SD looks on the edge of unraveling, but KC could be just what they need to feel good again. Avoid.
Indy gives 10 to visiting Denver. Denver somehow has a 2-1 record and sits atop the AFC West, which isn't saying much. They have been outscored 57-52 so far. I'd be very tempted to give the points here.
Philly visits the Giants and is a 3 point favorite. Both teams have sucked, both have clubhouse issues and the loser will face a steep climb back to the playoffs. The Giants defense looked vastly better last week against the Redskins, but this one will be decided by which McNabb shows up. If the one who can't run and can't hit wide open receivers shows up, Giants will even their record at 2-2. Good test for still unproven Giants QB Manning against the blitzing Eagles. I like the Giants here. Tough to win on the road in the NFC East.
The Monday night game features NE on the road in Cincy. Bengals get 7, which seems like a lot until we recall that the Browns hung 51 on them. How many will Brady, Moss et al ring up? I want to like NE a lot here, but Bengals can find the endzone as well and a couple of turnovers could be costly either way. Pats.
As for actual games, this week seems a bit light on key matchups but there are plenty of interesting games from a wagering standpoint.
Miami has its best chance to get in the win column hosting Oakland. They give 4 points, which seems about right, considering LB Zack Thomas got his bell rung and may not be able to play.
Baltimore visits Cleveland in a game that could be a blowout or a nailbiter. Look for the latter, as Baltimore doesn't have the offensive firepower to exploit the weak Brown's defense. Payback time for ex-Ravens star RB Jamal Lewis, now carrying the mail for Cleveland. Ravens giving 4. Stay away from it.
Houston gives 3 to Atlanta playing at home. Tough day for Atlanta fans and front office as ex-backup QB and fan fave Matt Schaub returns at the helm of the 2-1 Texans. Give the points.
Chicago visits Detroit in a game with possible playoff implications, at least for the Bears. They really can't afford to pick up a third loss with streaking GB at 3-0. The Bears are only giving 3, but the Lions do have an offense. Is it an offense that can stand up to the fierce Bears' defense like the Cowboys did? I doubt it. Will the Bears offense unite behind vet signal caller Brian Griese? Probably. This one could come down to coaching. If the Lions play not to lose, they probably will. Their chance is to come out smoking, throwing the ball all over the field to their excellent wideouts and hope they can put up a couple of early scores on chicago and force them to play catchup. I am concerned about the Bears injury situation. Briggs, Harris, Tillman and Vasher on the D missed practice. Stay away from what looks to be a gift from Vegas.
The surprising GB Packers face the Vikes in the 'Dome. The vikes get 1 1/2 which seems a little light, considering they've only scored 51 points in three games. GB has put up 82. Vikes also have some injury issues. Go with Farve.
Dallas gives 11 at home against St. L. With RB Steven Jackson and QB Marc Bulger both hurting, the 0-3 Rams figure to get blown out. give the points.
The Jets are getting 3 1/2 on the road at Buffalo. Who cares?
Carolina/Tampa Bay are off the board.
Seattle gives 2 at SF. Tough game to figure. Avoid.
The Steelers take a trip out west to Arizona and bring 6 points with them. Seems a little high with Hines Ward hurting, but the Cards have injury concerns with anquan Boldin. Steelers probably cover but seems dicey.
KC visits SD in an absolute must win game for Norv Turner. Bolts are giving 11 1/2. SD looks on the edge of unraveling, but KC could be just what they need to feel good again. Avoid.
Indy gives 10 to visiting Denver. Denver somehow has a 2-1 record and sits atop the AFC West, which isn't saying much. They have been outscored 57-52 so far. I'd be very tempted to give the points here.
Philly visits the Giants and is a 3 point favorite. Both teams have sucked, both have clubhouse issues and the loser will face a steep climb back to the playoffs. The Giants defense looked vastly better last week against the Redskins, but this one will be decided by which McNabb shows up. If the one who can't run and can't hit wide open receivers shows up, Giants will even their record at 2-2. Good test for still unproven Giants QB Manning against the blitzing Eagles. I like the Giants here. Tough to win on the road in the NFC East.
The Monday night game features NE on the road in Cincy. Bengals get 7, which seems like a lot until we recall that the Browns hung 51 on them. How many will Brady, Moss et al ring up? I want to like NE a lot here, but Bengals can find the endzone as well and a couple of turnovers could be costly either way. Pats.
