The Kid, The ‘Cane, and the Old Timer Pick Week 5

What, you expected us to pick winners?  What in our short history together made you think we would turn it around this past week?  Where but at Fighting Chance Fantasy can you get such great information such as:

The ‘Cane says: Cards-Battered Favre must be thinking a beach in Maui would have been a lot better than being smeared all over the Meadowlands on a weekly basis. Cards and the points. (Jets win 56-35 and Favre throws six touchdowns)

The Kid says: Broncos-Denver has one of the best offenses, and Kansas City…..well, they are Kansas City.  You can play this game on the moon and I take Denver.  (Chiefs beat the Broncos 33-19)

The Old Timer says: 9ERS +5.5-They Are Rolling (Rolling right into a beat down, Saints win over SF 31-17)

The ‘Cane says: Rams-Alert dear readers, this is a trap game. I would not be surprised to see St. Louis win outright.  (Looked good for a half bro, but the Rams are the proverbial Red Headed Step Child, and the Bills scored 25 unanswered second half points to whup the Rams 31-14).

The Kid says: Eagles-The Bears will need their opportunistic defense to make plenty of plays in this game because Kyle Orton shouldn’t be able to move the ball against the stout Eagles defense. (Orton throws 3 first half touchdown passes and the Bears hold on to win outright)

Ok, so this week we all turn it around, we swear.  Last week, the Old Timer gained a game back on the boys, going 7-6, with the Kid and the Cane going 6-7.  All three lost their pick of the week.  So, the standings through three weeks:

The Kid: 21-22-1; pick of the week: 2-1
The Old Timer: 20-23-1; pick of the week: 1-2
The Hurricane: 20-23-1; pick of the week: 0-3

You can take these picks to the bank this week, we swear!  But remember, this is merely for entertainment purposes, so be careful.  If you follow our advice there isn’t a $700 billion dollar government bailout when you lose.

NEW YORK GIANTS -7 vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Cane says: Seattle-Not buying into G-Men as touchdown favorites. Haven’t played anyone and struggled against the Bungles. (editor’s note: The Giants crushed the Redskins the first week, who just beat your Cowboys there bro)
The Kid says: I’ll take the Seahawks. I can’t believe the Giants are THIS good, and the ‘Hawks are starting to get some of their injured offense back. Giants should win, but I’ll take the points.
The Old Timer says: GIANTS -7 Maybe The Best Team In Football

Indianapolis Colts -3 at HOUSTON TEXANS
The Cane says: Texans-Underdog at home. Historically no Bob Sanders has meant a vastly weaker Indy team.
The Kid says: Colts. People have started to throw dirt on the Colts grave a little too soon in my opinion. Peyton and Addai should be far too much offense for them to handle in Houston.
The Old Timer says: COLTS -3 Can’t Believe The Colts Are This Bad

Tennessee Titans -3 at BALTIMORE RAVENS
The Cane says: Ravens-Tennessee is looking great but no way I’m giving Ray and the boys points at home.
The Kid says: I’m riding the Titans train to Titletown in this competition. Weren’t the Ravens 5-11 last year? What did they add? A rookie coach and a rookie QB? I’m not buying.
The Old Timer says: RAVENS +3

San Diego Chargers -6.5 at MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Cane says: Miami-Another dog at home. Hey, they took out the ‘top’ team in the AFC last week, why can’t they take out another elite squad this week?
The Kid says: Chargers. You know what they say…..even the sun shines on a dog’s ass every once in a while. That game against the Pats was just that. Dolphins go down in a heap. Sorry Pops.
The Old Timer says: Dolphins +6.5

CAROLINA PANTHERS -9.5 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Cane says: Chiefs-Another underachiever looking to shock the league again. Take the Chefs and the points.
The Kid says: Panthers. Larry Johnson looks like he has turned the clock back a couple years, but they haven’t been playing quality defenses. Carolina stuffs him, and then they are forced to throw……scary.
The Old Timer says: CAROLINA -9.5 Chiefs Stink On The Road

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES -5.5 vs. Washington Redskins
The Cane says: ‘Skins-Nice showdown between two teams in the most competitive division in the league. Washington is really improving and Philly has had a tough, physical road thus far. My pick of the week!
The Kid says: Eagles. Redskins have been looking good lately, especially shocking the Cowboys, but it’s not happening this week. Jason Campbell will remember who he is, and the Eagles run defense has been nasty. All you have to hope is DeSean Jackson remembers to hold on to the ball until he is ALL they way into the end zone.
The Old Timer says: EAGLES -5.5 for the Pick of the Week!

Chicago Bears -3.5 vs. DETROIT LIONS
The Cane says: Bears-A home dog I just can’t go with. Bears are very tough and Detroit just stinks.
The Kid says: Bears. That half a point is messing with me a little because it is a divisional game, which is usually closer. The Lions did have a week off, install Rudi Johnson at RB, and perhaps their offense can get back on track. Good luck against the Bears. Oh, and the Lions defense is horrible. They can even make Kyle Orton look like Johnny Unitas.
The Old Timer says: LIONS +3.5 Good Bet At Home

GREEN BAY PACKERS -7 vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Cane says: Atlanta-Green Bay is starting to get a real look at life after Favre. Expect some bumps as the new regime takes over.
The Kid says: Green Bay. I am going to assume here that Aaron Rodgers will do his best Brett Favre impression and play hurt. The Cheeseheads aren’t used to seeing backup QBs. The Falcons are so hard to figure out, but I am liking what the Pack have been doing this year.
The Old Timer says: Packers -7

DENVER BRONCOS -3 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Cane says: Broncs-Cutler came back to reality last week. Denver showed weaknesses, but Tampa isn’t good enough to go into Mile High and keep it that close.
The Kid says: I’m going to say Bucs here. I keep thinking that they aren’t that good and they just keep on winning. I love Jay Cutler and the Broncos offense, but their defense is nonexistent. Look for Earnest Graham to have a big day.
The Old Timer says: BRONCS -3

New England Patriots -3 at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
The Cane says: Frisco-If someone told you on August 15 that San Fran would only be a 3-point dog to the Pats you would have laughed them out of the building. Frisco wins outright.
The Kid says: Patriots. It pains me to pick against my team, but I don’t see them beating the Patriots, especially coming off their bye. The Niners offense looks improved, but they aren’t ready to win this game.
The Old Timer says: PATS -3 After A Week Off Belecheck Will Have Them Wild

ARIZONA CARDINALS -1 vs. Buffalo Bills
The Cane says: Cards-Bullies keeps escaping and a trap game is coming here. This could be it. Arizona puts up big yards, let’s see if Buff can keep up.
The Kid says: The Bills keep finding a way, they will do it again.
The Old Timer says: CARDS -1 Remember The Old Timer Gave You This One

DALLAS COWBOYS -17 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
The Cane says: Cinci-Bungles gave the Jints everything they wanted two weeks ago. Gotta believe they can stay within 17 of Dallas as TO insists on touches on 98 percent of the plays. Marion the Barbarian and Flash Felix may see less action again this week to appease TO. Yikes.
The Kid says: Bengals. This completely depends on the availability of Carson Palmer, but 17 points is just too much. The Bengals get beat, but maybe by only two touchdowns.
The Old Timer says: BOYS-17 Cinci Is A Mess

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS -4 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Cane says: Steelers-Pitt’s cakewalk schedule continues this week. Pause, NOT. Steelers trudge through a bearish schedule continues and they are tough every week.
The Kid says: Jags. The Steelers got their asses kicked literally last week by the Ravens, and now they are down to such legendary names as Mewelde Moore and Najeh Davenport at running back. The Jags have just enough to cover the spread.
The Old Timer says: PITT +4

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS -3 vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Cane says: Minne-Vikings D needs to keep Brees in check. AP busts out big time this week.
The Kid says: Saints. Their defense isn’t too much to speak about, but Minnesota typically struggles against the pass and Drew Brees is leading the NFL in passing yards. Don’t know if Peterson is enough to keep the Vikes in this one.
The Old Timer says: SAINTS -3

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