Welcome to Charlie The Unicorns Week #3 Predictions.
After 2 weeks, Straight up Charlie 22-10 , Oliver 16-16 / ATS Charlie 15-17 (We are almost making money, stick with me)
We have confirmed a few things about the NFL after 2 weeks; the Browns and Bears are terrible. What is going on with the Packers and Seahawks offenses…. Are the Bradford lead Vikings for real? Let’s not sleep on the Panthers just yet either. Patriots and Steelers are awesome. Are the Patriots and Steelers really the class of the AFC??? I think the answer has to be YES at this point. Scary, neither team is at full strength yet.
There are a ridiculous number of 1-1 teams in the NFL headed into week #3….. the NFL commish is very pleased.
Thursday Night Football
Houston at New England – Thu, Sep 22, 8:25 PM ET
Point Spread : -1 Patriots
O/U : 40.0
Prediction: 24 – 21 Texans / Actual 27-0 Patriots
God Damn Patriots!
Sunday Football
Arizona at Buffalo – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -3.5 Cardinals
O/U : 47.0
Prediction: 33 – 17 Cardinals
The better team should win and defense travels. The Bills are a dumpster-fire…. and the Ryan’s are swirling the drain.
Oakland at Tennessee – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -1 Raiders
O/U : 47.0
Prediction: 30 – 27 Titans
The Oakland defense has been a pile of flaming dog-crap so far this year. They have surrendered over 1000 yards of offense in 2 games. This is a really tough game to make a call on… I can see either team winning.
Cleveland at Miami – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -9.5 Dolphins
O/U : 42.5
Prediction: 33 – 10 Dolphins
Home game. The Browns are starting….. oh hell, the are on their 3rd or 4th QB already…. just pick the fish and move until next week in the KO pool.
Baltimore at Jacksonville – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -1.0 Ravens
O/U : 47.0
Prediction: 27-24 Jaguars
This is the Jaguars last stand. They have to win this game. If they lose this game, the coach might get fired at the bye week.
Detroit at Green Bay – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -7.0 Packers
O/U : 41.5
Prediction: 33 – 27 Packers
Everything says pick the Packers. The problem I have is that.. the Packers offense is stuck in neutral and the defense will be without 3-4 starters. This is a danger Will Robinson type of game.
Denver at Cincinnati – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -3.5 Bengals
O/U : 41.5
Prediction: 21 – 20 Bengals
Defense travels. Denver has an elite defense. The Bengals have went to a slightly more short pass oriented offense and have limited mistakes. Tough call, but this game will come down to the wire ….
Minnesota at Carolina – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -7.0 Panthers
O/U : 45.5
Prediction: 31 – 21 Panthers
I’m not feeling good about this prediction. I view the Vikings defense as a top 5 unit. The key to the game is …. Sam Bradford.
Washington at NY Giants – Sun, Sep 25, 1:00 PM ET
Point Spread : -3.0 Giants
O/U : 46.5
Prediction: 36 – 28 Giants
I’m thinking Eli Manning will find his pass grove in this game. Spread the ball around and take advantage of playing at home. The Redskins QB Cousins is playing like hot garbage and is losing the team in the locker-room.
Los Angeles at Tampa Bay – Sun, Sep 25, 4:05 PM ET
Point Spread : -4.5 Bucs
O/U : 42.0
Prediction: 24 – 13 Bucs
Time to see the real 500 Rams show up. They will drop this game since the passing offense is bad. Bucs also sport one of the best rush defense in the league this seaosn. Sit Gurley in FF as well.
San Francisco at Seattle – Sun, Sep 25, 4:05 PM ET
Point Spread : -10.0 Seahawks
O/U : 41.0
Prediction: 13 – 10 49ers
I’m going to test a little theory out. I’ve missed on every 49ers pick so far this year.
NY Jets at Kansas City – Sun, Sep 25, 4:25 PM ET
Point Spread : -3.0 Chiefs
O/U : 42.5
Prediction: 16 – 13 Jets
Jet’s are a more complete team. The Chiefs are still missing some of their key players. I’m going to bet on the Jet’s DL to control the game…. they better, if the Jet’s have a chance to win.
San Diego at Indianapolis – Sun, Sep 25, 4:25 PM ET
Point Spread : -1.5 Colts
O/U : 51.0
Prediction: 33 – 31 Colts
I’m seeing a point-a-palooza. Both defenses blow and both QBs are good at getting the ball out to their play makers. Both QBs could toss the rock 40+ times…. wild finish.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia – Sun, Sep 25, 4:25 PM ET
Point Spread : -3.5 Steelers
O/U : 46.5
Prediction: 30 – 16 Steelers
A sneaky good Steelers team, even without L Bell, on offense. The under rated defense of the Steelers are quietly having a very solid year. They will confuse the rookie QB Wentz….
Chicago at Dallas – Sun, Sep 25, 8:30 PM ET
Point Spread : -7.0 Cowboys
O/U : 43.5
Prediction: 30 – 17 Cowboys
Home game. Play solid, ball control offense and keep ST errors to a minimum. The Bears offense doesn’t scare anyone and the defense is looking middling so far in 2016. Oh yeah, the starting Bears QB is out….
Monday Night Football
Atlanta at New Orleans – Mon, Sep 26, 8:30 PM ET
Point Spread : -2.5 Saints
O/U : 53.5
Prediction: 48 – 44 Saints
This should rack up huge FF numbers. However, both teams are missing some key players on offense and defense, so who wants this game more….. both QBs are also playing at a high level this season and are making quality decisions from in the pocket. The loser of this game might as well start planing for a vacation in January 2017.
Remember SKAsians, don’t hate the player, hate the game.
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