Spread 'Em!

Last week I went 6-7-3 against the spread, but for those who read my week one picks, I declared that pushes are a win, so technically I went 10-7 not to bad for the wild week that occurred.

I don't really have any good stories to tell, but I would like to break down the VMAs quickly. I loved it overall even though it was much less exciting compared to last year. My favorite performances were Usher and the Paramore/B.O.B./Bruno Mars triage. However the best new songs of the night were the new Taylor Swift ballad "Innocent" and the Kanye joint "Runaway". They are both excellent and actually somewhat describe the event at 2009's VMAs. Swift sings "You're 32 and you're still growing up now." Mr. West by the way happens to be 32 years of age. In "Runaway", Kanye raps "Runaway from me baby" because "you've been putting up with my shit for way too long" and then toasts the assholes, (AKA himself). I enjoyed how they both attempted to talk about the event via music.

To the Predictions!

Week 2:
Cleveland -2 v. Kansas City
This line is shocking to me. I know both teams aren't great, but did anyone see the games last week. KC beat a much better Charger team while Cleveland lost to Tampa Bay. I've heard all week about how it is tough to go on the road after a Monday night game, but give me a break. Chiefs +2.

Green Bay -13 v. Buffalo
I made the mistake of taking Buffalo last week. I won't do that again. Green Bay -13.

Cincinnati +2.5 v. Baltimore
Tough call, tough line. The Pats made minced meat of Cincy and Baltimore looked decent against an overrated Jets team. I'm taking Cincy, because I think that both the Ravens and Jets are overrated. Cincy +2.5.

Tennessee -5 v. Pittsburgh
I slept on Pittsburgh last week, but offensively they didn't do much. They didn't find paydirt until OT, and due to that fact I'm taking Tennessee. Tennessee -5.

Detroit +6.5 v. Philly
I made another dreadful mistake by taking the lines last week, but by all intents and purposes they should have won. God Damn Calvin Johnson doesn't know the rules yet! What a dumbass. I don't care what analysts say, maybe the rule is dumb, but it prevents bobbles and that sort of thing. He is a world class athlete! Put the ball to your chest and we wouldn't be talking about this nonsense. Screw it though. Give me Detroit again. Detroit +6.5.

Chicago +7.5 v. Dallas
Dallas came out and laid a stinker at Washington. Do I think they will do it again, no. They will win, but that line is begging me to pick Cutler. AHHH. Nope can't do it. Dallas -7.5.

Tampa Bay +3.5 v. Carolina
I'm not a fan of either of these teams, but Tampa took care of a team with no QB last week (read: Cleveland). Give me them again. Tampa Bay +3.5.

Atlanta -6.5 v. Arizona
Atlanta will bounce back and win, but there defense is nothing to write home about. I'll take Zona +6.5.

Minnesota -5.5 v. Miami
Okay, the Dolphins scored 13 points on the Bills. 13! (the other two were given to them). Does this make them good? NOOO! I'm still right about that. I was just wrong about how bad the Bills are. Minnesota -5.5.

Oakland -3.5 v. St. Louis
St. Louis will pull out a few wins, but on the road? I'm not buying it. Although Oakland looked ugly. This is the third hardest game of the week. Give me Oakland -3.5.

Washington +3 v. Houston
Houston had one good week and their bandwagon is already full. People will get off after this week. Washington +3.

San Diego -7 v. Jacksonville
The Chargers looked out of sync last week. Phillip Rivers looked like a baby, but they still almost tied the game. At home they are a much better team. I'll try them one more time. San Diego -7.

Jets +3 v. New England
My, my, look how things have changed. The Jets went from giving points on the road to taking points at home and they should, because they are way, way, way overrated. They better pray they don't go 0-4 before Holmes comes back, because that would be a deep grave to climb out of. I'm taking the Pats -3.

Indy -5.5 v. Giants
Indy is home. They are the Sunday night game. They were embarrassed last week. Plus, it's been awhile since the Colts went 0-2 to start the year. Still though, I gotta take the Giants +5.5.

San Fran +5.5 v. New Orleans
Defending Super Bowl Champs against a team that can't handle the Pete Carroll's? Duh Saints -5.5.