Grey Cup
Ottawa vs Edmonton
In their second year as a franchise since being reinstated back into the CFL, the Redblacks find themselves in the Grey Cup. The Edmonton Eskimos are no joke, though. On an eight-game win streak, Henry Burris and the Redblacks are in for another tough matchup. Ottawa is 0-2 against the Eskimos this season, their latest by a score of 23-12. Interception leader Abdul Kanneh and Javon Johnson will have their hands full, but I believe Ottawa can keep this thing close. Not to mention Burris is having a season for the record books.
PICK: Ottawa +7.5
NFL PICKS (9-6 Record)
Philadelphia @ Detroit
The sky is falling in Eagles land. Chip Kelly can’t stand his team and his team can’t stand him and his play calling. This is a perfect opportunity to pick Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson once again, coming off a win against a tough Raiders squad.
PICK: Detroit (pick ‘em)
Carolina @ Dallas
Tony Romo is back doing Tony Romo things once again, but, will it be enough going against one of the best all-around teams in the league? The answer is no. The fourth best rushing offence in the NFL is going against Dallas’ mediocre defensive line. Cam Newton is also putting up MVP-type numbers. I have Carolina winning this one by 10, at Dallas, on American Thanksgiving.
PICK: Carolina (-1.5)
Chicago @ Green Bay
Last week I said there was no way that Aaron Rodgers would lose four in a row. I don’t think he will lose this one either, but Chicago is playing well enough to cover this large spread. Especially since Matt Forte is all but cleared to play. Forte gashed the Green Bay defence for 166 total yards and a touchdown in Week 1. Look for the Packers to win by a touchdown, with the combination of Jay Cutler and Matt Forte keeping this one close.
PICK: Chicago (+9.5)
Miami @ New York
Ryan Tannehill came out looking flat last week. The whole Dolphins offence did. It doesn’t get any easier against the Jets and their fifth-ranked overall defence. Something to look for here is that Revis is out and Landry may have the best matchup that he has seen all weekend. I'm taking a shot in the dark at my Dolphins here.
PICK: Miami (+2.5)
Minnesota @ Atlanta
Devonta Freeman may be out after suffering a concussion last week. He will be having tests done all week and, if he goes, Atlanta is the team to pick here. The fourth best passing offence, along with Julio Jones, will get the job done. Adrian Peterson will be going up against the best rush defence in the NFL. Peterson was held in check last week and has fumbled on two straight occasions.
PICK: Atlanta (-2.5)
St.Louis @ Cincinnati
After dropping two straight, I’m not sure if the Bengals are the real deal. Their middle of the line rush defence are in for a gashing against Todd Gurley. Now, the Bengals have only allowed three rushing touchdowns all season and Gurley has been bottled up the past three games. Something has to give in this one. My money is on Gurley and the points.
PICK: St. Louis (+8.5)
New Orleans @ Houston
The Saints got absolutely torched two weeks ago by Washington. Even after coming off a bye week, I see DeAndre Hopkins having another massive game. The pass defence in New Orleans has been atrocious, giving up the second most yards in the NFL. The Texans are a legit playoff threat in a soft division.
PICK: Houston (+3.5)
Tampa Bay @ Indianapolis
The Colts have one of the worst defences overall in the NFL. With Doug Martin coming off a 200+ yard performance and Jameis Winston looking like an elite quarterback, it would be hard to go against them, especially with Luck out. Doug Martin is now second in the NFL in rushing and is looking to gash the soft defence of Indianapolis.
PICK: Tampa Bay (+3.5)
San Diego @ Jacksonville
San Diego got absolutely demolished last week by Kansas City. I’m not making that mistake against a Jaguars team that is shaping up to be a legit threat. With playmakers Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson poised to have a big day, and Julius Thomas finally back to his touchdown ways, Jacksonville takes this one by seven.
PICK: Jacksonville (-3.5)
Buffalo @ Kansas City
The Bills run game has been opening up holes lately. Problem is, LeSean McCoy is facing the fourth best run defence in the NFL this week. With Tyrod Taylor playing hurt, I’d say Kansas City wins in a low scoring affair.
PICK: Kansas City (-4.5)
Oakland @ Tennessee
Oakland has been playing solid football this year. David Carr and Amari Cooper have established nice chemistry between the two. I think they can beat a soft team run by Marcus Mariota by a touchdown. Titans runningback Antonio Andrews is bound to regress.
PICK: Oakland (-1.5)
New York Giants @ Washington
Although the Redskins are coming off a big win against the Chargers, they will get burned against Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning. Giants won their first meeting 32-21.
PICK: New York (-2.5)
Arizona @ San Francisco
Arguably one of the worst teams in the league against one of the best. The 49ers just have nothing working for them other than Carlos Hyde, who has a big test against the Cardinals’ established defence. Their quarterback situation is just horrendous.
PICK: Arizona (-10.5)
Pittsburgh @ Seattle
With a healthy Ben Roethlisberger, I feel confident in taking them and the points against a tremendous Seahawks team. Even Richard Sherman and the LOB can’t stop Antonio Brown.
PICK: Pittsburgh (+4.5)
New England @ Denver
You have to go with Tom Brady and the Patriots. He is just too good. Facing Brock Osweiler is just icing on the cake. Emmanuel Sanders is questionable for the Sunday night game as well.
PICK: New England (-2.5)
Baltimore @ Cleveland (Monday night)
Well, Johnny Manziel got caught partying once again and is now Johnny Bench. Josh McCown gets the start against Matt Shaub and the Ravens, who are coming off an emotional win against the Rams.
PICK: Baltimore (+2.5)
