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last week, the second week of the NFL season brought
both good news and well… other news. While I
came down from the 10-5-1 high of week one
and found a much more average week two at 7-8-1,
leaving me at 17-13-2 for the season, Lucky
enough I guess. This week was tough; let me tell ya!
The odds makers were leaving me looking for ins and
outs in places I'd never thought of. I actually found
myself believing that Jeff Garcia was going to play
well two weeks in a row… what was I thinking?
So, many of the games were up in the air, but a few
looked sure enough to wager some big cash on. I called
these my week 2 super picks. Every week I pick four
games that I'd surely bet on. The previous week I
was 0-4 making me wonder if I actually knew what I
was talking about while I was looking for a place
for my wife's grandma to sleep. I figured hey…
everyone has an off week and surely I was part of
that everyone, so I took four games and bet a bundle.
As it turns out, I came up with a little extra spending
cash and a 3-1 record that afforded me some optimism
that Grandma may soon get her own place once again!
For a closer view take a look at my Super Pick recap.
Short Super Pick Recap: 3-1
Redskins-Giants:
I had a feeling this bet was too good to be true.
Those tricky Redskins, they had me up in praise after
week one, imagining Joe Gibbs return from retirement
to be nothing short of magnificent. There's a chance
that still might happen, but if week two is any indicator
of the rest of the Redskin's season, there's no way
the Skins will even touch the top of their division.
The Skins looked bad when Mark Brunell was running
the show against the Giants, but I couldn't imagine
seeing anything worse than Patrick Ramsey's attempt
to produce a victory. When Brunell went off the field
in a crippled limp, I thought, maybe this is a blessing
in disguise. Unfortunately for me, the only thing
in disguise was Ramsey, who before this weekend, had
disguised himself to be an NFL quarterback. Tricked
me! And tricked me into betting money on the Skins.
At -3, I thought they were as safe as bets get, now
I wouldn't take them at +3.
Jets-Chargers: I knew this bet was money in
the bank, which I am now very grateful for because
I actually have some money in the bank. The Jets were
a steal being only 3-point favorites against the Chargers.
I must admit the Chargers put up a closer number than
I had imagined, but they were truly never in the game
after halftime. Brees, as I had predicted, played
a mistake-ridden game and was anything but the flawless
leader that he was in week one. Flutie came in at
the end and did what Doug Flutie does best and made
something out of nothing. The Jets won by 6 and gave
me my first Super Pick win of the season.
Seahawks-Buccaneers: Leave it to the Seahawks
to make me worry. That high-powered offense that I
thought would run and pass all over the Bucs was anything
but high-powered. Luckily for me the Tampa Bay offense
is as bad as any other team in the NFL. This truth,
teamed up with the fact that the Seahawks improved
defense is stingy, had me smiling when the game finally
ended with the Hawks on top 10-6 and covering my spread
by a tiny 1.5. The Seahawks have covered both times
this year, and both were wins on the road, a big change
from a season ago. We'll see if Seattle can get their
offense going next week against the winless 49ers.
For now, I'll just take my money and run.
Colts-Titans: The Colts got going on the ground
in the second half, and then they began to roll. Indianapolis
looked good running Edgerrin James for over a hundred
yards against a very good Titan defense. Peyton and
his crew really wanted this game and it showed as
they took over late and never gave Steve McNair a
chance, as they didn't allow him to throw for a touchdown.
The banged up secondary stepped up big for a Colts
team that now finds themselves at 1-1. This game marked
the end of a week that brought my overall Super Picks
record from 0-4 to 3-5. Not too shabby.
Other
News!
Now that the good news is over and done with, here
comes the "other news" as I like to call
it. So if I finished my Super Picks at 3-1, and the
entire week left me at 7-8-1, easy math would
tell you that I didn't do all that well on my the
not-so-super-picks in week two. As if you didn't know,
4-7-1 isn't as exciting as last weeks 10-1-1,
but you've gotta take some punches from time to time.
The Broncos(+3) looked more like donkeys as
they failed to score a touchdown against a Jaguars
team that obviously finds barely winning exciting.
Jake Plummer didn't bail me out this week.
The Ravens(-3) took it to the Steelers who
looked better when rookie Ben Roethlisberger came
in for the injured Tommy Maddox, but couldn't get
close to the 30 points Baltimore put up. I knew Ray
wouldn't let the ravens start 0-2.
The Texans(+3), who disappointed me in week
one, pulled off more of the same in week two. The
defense allowed points like they were free and the
Lions took their second win of the season.
The Bears beat the Packers(-8.5), I repeat;
the Bears beat the Packers… in Green Bay no less.
I almost bet on this game but the spread was just
too high. Boy am I thankful I left this one alone.
Favre looked old and the Bears, well they looked young.
Lovie Smith finally tricked Thomas Jones into playing
like the first round draft pick that he was, and yes,
the Bears won.
The Saints(-7.5) defense allowed Ken Dorsey
to drive down the field for scores. San Francisco
score 27 points, a number I thought they'd have trouble
accumulating all season. They won, those lucky Saints,
but they didn't cover for me.
I took the Falcons(-2.5) against the Rams after
St. Louis barely squeaked passed the Cardinals in
week one. Looks like that was one of the good decisions
I made this weekend. Vick looked brilliant, rushing
for over 100 yards and throwing for nearly 200. The
defense looked good, holding Marshal Faulk to under
30 yards and intercepting Marc Bulger twice.
The Chiefs(-6) broke my heart for the second
week in a row, losing to a Stephen Davis and Steve
Smith-less Panthers team that looked a lot better
then they did against the Packers last Monday Night.
The ugliest performance of the year goes to Jeff Garcia
who made me understand why San Francisco let him go.
The Browns(+4.5) fell one half of a point short
of covering against the Cowboys, who also failed to
look stellar, but got their first win nonetheless.
The Patriots(-8) took a step backward but beat
a feisty Cardinals team and covered in the process.
These Patriots are dangerous, often finding a way
to play to the level of their opponents.
The Bills(+3) defense was great for the second
straight week. Their offense was uglier then last
week. Luckily for me, Drew Bledsoe threw a wounded
duck into the end zone with 1:20 left in the game
and after a couple tips Eric Moulds caught a seemingly
meaningless touchdown. Seemingly meaningless for the
outcome of the game of course. On the bright side
the seven points brought me to a push.
The Dolphins defense played great against the Bengals(-5),
but they couldn't get the win because their offense
couldn't put up points to save their lives. Unfortunately
for me, the defense did manage to give up only 16
points, which just wasn't enough to lose by more than
the 5 points I needed them to lose by. Cincinnati
got the win, but I got the loss.
In Monday Night's big showdown between the Eagles(-3)
and the Vikings, the Eagles gave me my 7th win of
the week. McNabb looked superb and as accurate as
I've seen him since his career started. Terrell Owens
and Randy Moss each caught touchdowns, but the Eagles
looked better than the Vikings. Philly took the game
by 11, covering the spread by 8 and making me happy
for placing that last minute bet. After the game Randy
Moss and Terrell Owens hugged and made up. I heard
Randy telling TO, "Okay you can compare yourself
to me now. You're worthy!"
I was Lucky enough this weak to escape the injury
bug that was everywhere in week two. My amazing record
however, wasn't. But, no need to fret, my Super
Picks were 3-1 and my overall record is
still soaring high at 17-13-2. Look out week
3 here I come, gonna send the kids to college, or
buy me a new Flat Screen TV. Hold it a second... gotta
get Grandma back in her own place first!
WAGERING
SMART MAKES WATCHING NFL GAMES MORE FUN
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Luck with your NFL Football Wagering!
Lucky Lester
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