Monthly Archives: October 2007

Fantasy Football Tear Jerkers – Week 5

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Romo did some interception throwing like he was getting points for the damn things, but he ended up leading his team to victory and flashing a fat 8 points on the board. Needless to say, he didn’t win my fantasy league for me. Who was a tear jerker in Week 5? Weird, Lee Evans finds his name back on the “bad” list, as do a couple more big name players. Check ’em out right MEOW!

Jon Kitna: Is that a zero I hear dropping on the score sheet from Kitna’s fantasy league? You betcha. 2 picks, 106 yards, and a big fat loss for the Lions. Yes, I imagine it’ll be tough to reach that 10 win plateau with numbers like that. I mean, I know the Redskins are improved, but lets not pretend that they’re one of the best defenses in the league. Kitna, suck it up and use that cave-man skull of yours to put up some points next week. Or better yet, don’t, and get back on the list.

Larry Johnson: Tough sledding for the big-money guy. 9 rushes, 12 yards, 5 catches 3 yards. Needless to say, the Chiefs didn’t do much in terms of winning on Sunday. It looks like the Jaguars are back to their old tricks which means, watch out running backs. Huard was brutal, the O-line in KC is something to frown at, and overall, I’m not so sure it’ll get much better. Not every game will put the Chiefs up against one of the toughest front-fours in football, but every D will single in on LJ, especially with Brodie Croyle running show.

Mark Clayton: Like Tatum Bell, Mark Clayton will not be allowed back on the tear jerker list until he proves he’s actually worth owning. I’m holding on to him, just because I think his upside is mucho grande, but he’s been one of the biggest busts in fantasy football. Last week against San Francisco – 1 catch, 5 yards. Thanks for coming out.

Tatum Bell: Bell will no longer be on the Tear Jerker list, because he is no longer worth owning in fantasy football leagues. I kid you not, this cat is done. After all that off-season talk about how Mike Martz loves him and Jones is out for the year, Tatum will now be a high-priced backup looking to the off-season for some more work. Thank you for your 4 carries for 15 yards, young Bell – and next time you get the ball, learn how to look for a hole.

Terrell Owens: TO had more drops than catches, and he busted out 2 for 25 yards and 2 fantasy points. I had Romo and TO, so needless to say, I’m searching for a way to pick up the pieces in Week 6.

Lee Evans: Back again. 1 catch, 12 yards – but hey, it was a nice route, and a nice sideline finger tip catch. My good god.

Chris Chambers: Chris had a point. Sweet, Carl. 2 catches for 19 yards, and to think, one more yard and he could have had 2 points. Eh, he still makes this list if he has 2 points, so big deal.

(Also considered; – Matt Leinart’s shoulder, the Cardinals’ defense, every single player on the Broncos, even coach Splinter)

Week 4 NFL Picks Review: 2007

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It was my worst week of the young NFL season, and I feel a little like Donovan McNabb, Cadillac Williams, LaMont Jordan, and the entire Ravens team combined. Yeah, my knee hurts, my head feels like I was in 12 car accidents, my back needs a back-e-odomy, and I am greatly underacehiving. A bad week? Like I said, this was a terrible week. This is how it went haywire.

Oakland Raiders @ Miami Dolphins (-3.5): LOSS
(Line: Monday, 1:00pm EST: Bet-Jam)

“I’m afraid of this game, because I’m not sure the Raiders can stop Ronnie Brown, and I’m almost positive that the Dolphins can’t stop any rushing attack starring a guy under 40 years old with 5 lineman of college experience or better. However, Miami has more riding on this game, with Cam Cameron yet to pull a victory out of his new team. With him done playing games with Ronnie Brown, and Trent Green starting to figure out Marty Booker and Chris Chambers better, I just have a gut feeling that the Dolphins take this game by a touchdown. However, there’s the Daunte Culpepper factor for the raiders, which really makes me want to steer clear of this game. How bad does he want to beat the Dolphins? If I were a betting man, and I had to pick this game, I would wager with the home team – but as a former player, I know how much hatred can raise your game. My advice, steer clear from this one, but if you must, take the Fins.” This was my assessment of this game. I hope you listened to me and didn’t wager on this one. I didn’t listen to me, and like many times before, that was painful.

Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions (+3): WIN
(Line: Monday, 1:00pm EST: Bet-Jam)

“Believe it or not, I like the Lions in this one. I don’t know if they are the popular pick or what, but I don’t know why everyone thinks that Brian Griese is going to save the Bears.” What do you know, like I said, Brian saving the Bears wasn’t such a sure thing after all. Chicago needs to improve in a hurry if they want to get back to the playoffs, but I’m not sure the answer lies with Brian. The Lions win, and thank God, because little did I know, I needed a win something fierce.

Houston Texans (-2.5) @ Atlanta Falcons LOSS
(Line: Monday, 1:00pm EST: Bookmaker)

Matt Schaub had a big game, but the Texans couldn’t put the ball in the end zone. The Falcons and Joey Harrington, of all people, had an overall solid game, and they beat the suddenly tumbling Houston Texans. Without their stars on offense, the Texans didn’t finish drives, and thus took a loss.

Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5) @ Arizona Cardinals: LOSS
 (Line: Monday, 1:00pm EST: Bet-Jam)

The Arizona Cardinals out-powered the Steelers. I never thought I’d say that. Arizona put some things together, and despite Kurt Warner and Matt Leinart both getting significant action, the Cardinals pulled it off and stalled a late Steelers’ attempt to tie the game.

Kansas City Chiefs @ San Diego Chargers (-11.5): LOSS
(Line: Tuesday, 1:00am EST: Bet-Jam)

In the words (or lack their of) of LT, “I’ve done said it all. I don’t have much else to say.” The Chargers were brutal in the second half. Phillip Rivers struggled mightily. LT was abandoned, getting only 6 carries with his team up by 10 at half time, and the Chargers were shut out and outscored 24-0 in the 2nd half. I guess I did have more to say.

Denver Broncos (+11) @ Indianapolis Colts: LOSS
(Line: Thursday, 1:00am EST: 5-Dimes)

“I just don’t like the Colts to cover big spreads against run-heavy teams. Tennessee gave them trouble, because like usual, they don’t have the bulk to stop defense in short yardage instances. Travis Henry has beasted the Colts before, no doubt about that. Jay Cutler will be able to take advantage of the Colts deep, and Henry and that famous Denver offensive line will be able to keep the ball long enough to cover that 11 point spread. Plus, Denver’s secondary will force the Colts to run early and often, meaning there will be very few quick scores in this one. Long drives means a close game – so I’ll take the 11 points and Denver.” That was my analysis. Besides the 38-20 score at the end, I don’t know where I went wrong here. Henry had a huge game, the Broncos had 150+ yards on the ground, and the Colts didn’t score any deep touchdowns. The Colts are tough to figure out.

New England Patriots (-7) @ Cincinnati Bengals: WIN
(Line: Monday, 1:00pm EST: Bet-Jam)

Like I said, until the Patriots prove otherwise, in other words, prove that they aren’t the most dominant team we’ve seen in the last billion years, I’m taking them to cover. That means that even if they are giving 17 to Cleveland next week, I’m all over the Patriots. And, my advice would send you in the same direction. The Bengals have been solid all year long, but how bad did the Patriots make them look?

Free College Football Picks Week 6 – 2007

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Just to let you guys in on my lines, I put the place I picked them up this week. After a tough one-win week in Week 5, I’m sure to rebound with a solid overall performance this time around. Check out my Elite Picks for a small fee! Hope you enjoy and win off my free picks for Week 6 in NCAA Football.

LUCKY LESTER’S Free NCAA Football Picks

Georgia Bulldogs (+1) @ Tennessee Volunteers:
(Line: Tuesday, 2:00am EST: Bookmaker)

Tennessee has already volunteered to lose this one. The home team in this match-up has lost each of the lat 4 and 5 of the last 6 games. Georgia has made easy work with their opponent 3 times this year, beat Alabama in a close one, and lost 12-16 to South Carolina. Overall, they are much improved offensively, and the Bulldog defense is their confident and powerful self. This game seems to be split across the board, but recent history and the fact that Tennessee has been sieved like on defense has me taking the road team.

Stanford Cardinal @ USC Trojans (-39.5):
(Line: Tuesday, 2:00am EST: Bet-Jam)

Here’s the deal: Stanford is riddled by injuries, they aren’t nearly as good as USC, and their head coach was giving a very unforgiving Pete Carrol a lot of shit throughout the summer, talking about him leaving his post at USC soon, and just causing lots of media driven problems. Pete isn’t the type to take it easy on opponents, especially those who make life more frustrating for him. USC played terribly last week against Washington. All these things combined make me Captain Planet – err – I guess they make me take the Trojans in a landslide just powerful enough to cover that monstrous spread.

Virginia Cavaliers (-10.5) @ Middle Tennessee State:
(Line: Tuesday, 2:00am EST: Bookmaker)

This seems like a gimmie to me, which makes me wonder. Middle Tennessee has put up some nice point totals over the first 4 games of the season, but their 1-4 record isn’t bad luck. After a Week 1 loss, the Cavs have stormed to a 4-1 record by running through some mediocre ACC teams and dominating Pitt last week at home. Middle Tenn is coming off a blowout win over Florida International, 47-6, but prior to that they lost to Florida Atlantic and Western Kentucky, while also losing to Louisville and LSU. I understand that this game is a road game for Virginia, something they have won just once in the last 10 games, but I imagine they’ll be up and ready for this contest.

Ohio State Buckeyes @ Purdue Boilermakers (+7):
(Line: Tuesday, 2:00am EST: Bookmaker)

I don’t think its ever a good thing when a solid defense plays 5 games before playing a true passing attack. I think Purdue is a solid To 25 team, not great by any means, but they can throw the ball, and against a defense that has gotten use to defending the run and worrying very little about getting beat deep or 1st and 2nd down routes – I just think they have a nice chance to pull a big upset here.

Oklahoma State Cowboys @ Texas A&M Aggies (-6.5):
(Line: Tuesday, 2:00am EST: Bookmaker)

I like Texas A&M to continue on their rebound from their huge loss to Miami a couple weeks ago. Last week the obliterated Baylor, and this week they go up against OK State, a team that will demand a good game if the Aggies plan to get the W. I like A&M and thing their one down game against Miami helps the line to drop a little. Take advantage of that.