Panthers continue to roll. Bengals lost outright as a double digit favorite. Good times. My only real disappointment in the Pats not covering is they somehow found a way to win the game.
No real trends this week except I'm back to all favorites. That was in no way by design. These picks simply jumped out at me when I first look at the odds on Tuesday morning, then none of the spreads changed enough in 24 or so hours to make me chance my mind.
home team in bold
Best Bet
Kansas City Chiefs (-3) over San Diego Chargers
Could this be a trap? Chargers are coming off a bye at home. Chiefs in back-to-back road games after upset win in Denver. I don't care. Chargers have been unable to get out of their own way all season.
Others
New England Patriots (-7) over Buffalo Bills
Going to try again with Bill Belichick as a 7 point favorite. Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning seem to be his kryptonite. Rex Ryan not so much, having lost 8 of his last 9 matchups against Belichick and Tom Brady.
Oakland Raiders (-2) over Detriot Lions
I sort of like going against bad teams that surprisingly won the previous week. Lions certainly qualify.
Last Week
Carolina Panthers (-4.5) over Tennessee Titans WIN
New England Patriots (-7) over New York Giants LOSS
Houston Texans (+10.5) over Cincinnati Bengals WIN
Best Bets: 5-5, Overall: 14-15-1