Against All Odds

Here we go again. Last week, we went 2-1 with a push. Depending on your counterparty, you either came out on top, or (at worst) broke even. I couldn't anticipate Trent Edwards getting decapitated, so that was a sunk cost from the beginning.

On to this week...

New Orleans (-7) over Oakland

Coming off of a loss, still at home. Marques Colston should return this week and Reggie Bush never left. This guy can win games on punt returns alone. Couple this all with the coaching issues in Oakland and the fact that Darren McFadden is not 100 percent, and this one should easily be by more than a touchdown.

St. Louis (+13.5) over Washington

In no way am I saying that the Rams will win. However, coming out of a bye week, I fully expect them to at least keep this one close. At least closer than two touchdowns. I have to assume that the Rams will win at least once this year. It wont happen now, but you have to love when you get two touchdowns from the get-go. Plus, it's not like the new guy has anything to lose.

San Francisco (+5) over Philadelphia

Second week in a row I'm taking the points against Andy Reid's boys. No Westbrook (for real this time) and no Reggie Brown. Desean Jackson should have a nice day, but Frank Gore will pick up right where Clinton Portis left off last week by running all over the birds. Isaac Bruce should be alright as well. Until Philly proves something, take the points every time. All of this will gear us up nicely for Monday, where...

New York (-7.5) over Cleveland

How this is just a touchdown-plus spread is beyond me. Did anyone see the first quarter of the preseason game? Sure, this one is in Cleveland, but as of right now there is likely no Kellen Winslow. Plaxico Burress is back and Brandon Jacobs is coming off of a huge week. Do your self a favor and parlay this one with the "over" on Plaxico's total receiving yards of 60.5. A great way to end the week...