Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks

D'BOYZ · 09-25-2009, 08:38 PM

THE DON'S

Crystal Ball

2009 SEASON

WEEK 3 PICKS

By DonCanabis/D'BOYZ

Analyst/Godfather

Well as I told you guys Week 2 and Week 3 are the head scratchers bad teams look great and mess thing up because their season is almost on the line, Yeah we can all say that’s too early to say that but stats don’t lie and prepare for the worst week of the Season because no team wants to be 0-3 because your chances to reach the playoffs are practically zero. It has been 11 years since the last time a 0-3 team reached the Playoffs, so for some teams this week is almost their season.
Ok some Quick Hits from last week.

•Miami has screwed me over twice, they showed a great running offense with the wildcat at full motion and the defense held Peyton for most of the night but at the end the play calling was way too conservative (running in 3rd and 6), and that was one of the worst hurry up offense I’ve seen in years. What Miami showed it’s they have zero confidence in Chad and will only let him do dump offs
•Dallas has the weapons but still doesn’t have the championship team mentality. Teams that aspire for great things can have bad games or tough games but at the end find ways to win. Dallas dropped the ball in the final drive and it has showed me that they still don’t get it.
•The total opposite from Baltimore who right now looks pretty good as my SB champions prediction when the game was on the line they stopped SD.
•Injuries in 3 teams freak me out Philadelphia, San Diego and New England. They are just piling up bodies. It doesn’t look like they will have enough ammo for the end.
•It’s amazing how quickly some of last year stars are becoming a no show this year, Slaton, Forte. But it’s good some are getting their career back Benson, Shockey who had them in their fantasy team anyone.
•It looks like I pissed somebody off because luck it’s not going my way with my overall predictions. 4 games this week Pit, Ten, Dal and Mia turn back on me in the last quarter or drive I just can’t catch a break. Still I broke even this week.
•Some interesting facts, Was has scored 0 TD in 2 weeks, NYG is 0-6 in TD’s in the redzone and Dallas has 0 sacks and 0 turnovers.
On to the games

Kansas City at Philadelphia -9 .5 Ovr/Und 42
Well it looks like McNabb it’s out again, this game it’s important for both team; KC doesn’t want to be 0-3 and see their division slipped away and Kolb with Vick and Garcia breathing on his neck not only is playing for the backup position but for his future spot on this team. Now the line is way too big for this game take the home team Kolb didn’t play bad against NO the game just got way too big but take the spread both teams will fight for this game.

Straight: Phi
Spread: KC
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Cleveland at Baltimore -13.5 Ovr/Und 39
There have been two weird things in Baltimore this past 2 week they’ve scored a lot of points and they’ve been scored a lot to, a thing I don’t like. Cleveland has lost their first two matches by at least 14 points, there are a lot of problems in Cle fights and Lewis won’t play. I don’t like taking lines this big because one mistake can really screw your prediction an I don’t really know if Baltimore can keep up scoring this much for 3 weeks but Cleveland hasn’t show me any offense the first 2 week.

Straight: Bal
Spread: Bal
Ovr/Und: Ovr

New York Giants at Tampa Bay6.5 Ovr/Und 44
New York defense is hurt; they are missing guys in their front seven and secondary also, the giants haven’t been able to put the ball in once they reach the endzone. Finally Manning connected with some of his WR and the unit looks better. Tampa Bay has a really bad secondary and huge questions on offense if. Leftwich can exploit their secondary and Cadillac run’s between that hurt Defensive line we could see and upset but right now I don’t buy it.

Straight: NYG
Spread: NYG
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Atlanta at New England -4 Ovr/Und 45
I have to say Atlanta has surprised me, especially Tony Gonzalez man he might be 60 but he still plays like he’s 22. It looks like Belichick ego has finally gone over his head and he has bought the mastermind mentality. This is why I didn’t picked NE like almost half the country to be in the SB. Questions about Brady’s Knee, Young Defense, Belichick doing all DC, OC and GM. For me it has been too much for him to handle and it’s going to cost them this year. Atlanta doesn’t play great on the road so that’s why I’m taking NE at least this week.

Straight: NE
Spread: NE
Ovr/Und: Und

Tennessee at New York Jets -2.5 Ovr/Und 37
A team that shouldn’t be 0-2 it’s playing a team that has proved they should be 0-2.Mark Sanchez has played almost mistake free football and what Rex Ryan has done to that defense and overall the mentality of that team it’s amazing. But, the titans are playing for everything so I expect Mark to have his first rookie showing in the NFL.

Straight: TEN
Spread: TEN
Ovr/Und: OVR

Green Bay at St. Louis 6.5 Ovr/Und 41
Where is the Oline in Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers is getting killed out there, this game is just what the packers needed a game to regroup. It’s St Louis the new Lions?

Straight: GB
Spread: GB
Ovr/Und: Und

San Francisco at Minnesota -7 Ovr/Und 40.5
Like I said last week I didn’t gave too much respect to SF, and everyone is with Minnesota but they have played two really bad teams and have started late both teams have great running games and both teams have great defense against the run so this is the first week Favre is really going to be tested. I smell an upset here or at least a really close hard fought match

Straight:Min
Spread:SF
Ovr/Und:Und

Jacksonville at Houston 4 Ovr/Und 46.5
Well it took 1 week to the offense to show up for Houston and on the road that was great, the Texans usually play great at home and Jacksonville is up for a long, long season.

Straight: Hou
Spread: Hou
Ovr/Und: Und

Washington at Detroit 6.5 Ovr/Und 38.5
UPSET OF THE WEEK
If there’s a week Detroit can end with their bad luck is this week. Detroit has been bad but at least they have moved the ball and scored. Washington is a mess right now and Portis is hurt. Lion’s fans this will be a week to leave the face bags at home.
Straight: Det
Spread: Det
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Chicago at Seattle 2 Ovr/Und 37
We have known how Seattle plays without Hasselbeck so I’m really surprised about how low this line actually is. If it’s still like this by the time you go and place your bet take it without hesitation.

Straight: Chi
Spread: Chi
Ovr/Und: Ovr

New Orleans at Buffalo 6 Ovr/Und 53
I really like how both teams are playing, buffalo has surprised me a little specially the oline which suffer a lot of changes. How long can NO keep putting big numbers and can the Saints defense stop the big play ability of the bills? I don’t expect Brees having 3 huge weeks in a row.

Straight: NO
Spread: BUF
Ovr/Und: Und

Miami at San Diego -6 Ovr/Und 44
San Diego it’s really hurt on both sides of the ball, but I can’t trust Miami 3 weeks in a row the Chargers played well against Baltimore despite these injuries so I expect a good game from them.

Straight: SD
Spread: MIA
Ovr/Und: OVR

Denver at Oakland : -1 Ovr/Und 36
Well it looks like I’m going to lose a bet against some Broncos fans because it sure looks their team it’s going to start 3-0. If only the raiders had somebody else at QB.

Straight:Den
Spread: Den
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati : 4 Ovr/Und 37
Both teams made me look bad last week Pit by playing bad and Cin by actually playing good. I’ve said it many times that pit Oline is going to be the downfall of this team. Expect a comeback from the champs no way they fall 1-2

Straight:Pit
Spread:Pit
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Indianapolis at Arizona : -1.5 Ovr/Und 48
I don’t like this game one bit both teams haven’t convince me yet. Indianapolis hasn’t looked good in both their first two games, so what do I take for this game. Well, Ind barely beat Jacksonville; Arizona destroyed them, and they’re playing at home, take the home.

Straight:Ari
Spread: Ari
Ovr/Und:Ovr

Carolina at Dallas : -9 Ovr/Und 46
Both teams really need this win, Dallas has shown flashes but their Defense hasn’t shown much. Carolina is fighting for their life and a QB for his future, I expect the home team to bring a W at home but the 9 points line is way too big for such an important match. (Take the Over)

Straight: Dal
Spread: Car
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Hot Picks (7-5) 58%
Chicago (league)
Houston (league)
Tennessee (league)
Kansas City
Detroit
Denver

D'BOYZ · 09-25-2009, 08:39 PM

I expect the hate posts in 5....4....3....2....

GTripp0012 · 09-25-2009, 08:41 PM

If you're in the business of making money, isn't Carolina over Dallas a stronger upset?

D'BOYZ · 09-25-2009, 09:00 PM

For me gtripp an upset it's a game where I believe an Underdog will win a game not only cover the spread. The Upset of the week it's the biggest surprise of all the upsets

Smooter · 09-25-2009, 09:27 PM

Everyone saying the skins will lose to Detroit. So its wont necessarily be a surprise.

wilsowilso · 09-25-2009, 09:36 PM

Banks licks the sweat from Ron Mexico's balls.

edit: I thought these were Don Banks picks. I hate Don Banks.

Mechanix544 · 09-25-2009, 10:04 PM

Lol!!!!!

BTW, I think your picks suck fucking ass.

Ruhskins · 09-25-2009, 10:17 PM

Detroit beating Washington will be called an upset, Washington beating Detroit will be considered another team beating on a hapless team.

The way Washington has been playing I don't know why it would be called an upset. It reminds me when the Terps beat Miami when they weren't all that.

dmek25 · 09-25-2009, 11:31 PM

im starting to wonder about you. every week you pick the cowboys. and every week you pick the skins to lose...

Skinny Tee · 09-25-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'BOYZ

I expect the hate posts in 5....4....3....2....

Seriously...why does this thread have to disgrace our board every week? Did Matty2K lose a bet or something with this guy?

DFI · 09-26-2009, 12:04 AM

•Some interesting facts, Was has scored 0 TD in 2 weeks, NYG is 0-6 in TD’s in the redzone and Dallas has 0 sacks and 0 turnovers.
On to the games

considering that the week one score was 23-17 and the skins had 1 fg. that tells me two tds were scored in week 1.....

NYG is 0-6 in TD’s in the redzone- You [B]are[B]a bone head.

seriously don canabis.....put the bong down and take your weak stuff somewhere else

D'BOYZ · 09-26-2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmek25

im starting to wonder about you. every week you pick the cowboys. and every week you pick the skins to lose...

Dmek check my past columns before you post. Week 1 I said you would lose to the Giants and you did... Week 2 I said you would beat Stl but not cover the line and you did.

Right now Week one I've said you've lose week 2 i said you would win

Darrell_Green_28 · 09-26-2009, 01:16 AM

I'll say the skins score more TDs than the cowgirls get sacks.

and you are wrong, skins did score TDs.

Warpath · 09-26-2009, 02:41 AM

Its just his opinion and opinions are like assholes everyone has one and they all stink. That being said the skins are favored by 6.5 and the cowboys are favored by 8.5. I definitely agree that IF both upsets happen the 'boys losing would be the bigger upset.
Statistically wise Romo usually rebounds from a crappy game the next week as well as JCampbells stats against the Lions the past 2 years:
Jason Campbell vs. Lions Secondary
Something about the Detroit Lions seems to bring out the best in Campbell.
In a 2007 game, Campbell completed 23-of-29 passes for 248 yards, two touchdowns and a 125.3 QB rating. Last year, he completed 23-of-28 passes for 328 yards, one touchdown and a career-high 127.4 QB rating.
Statistically, Campbell has gotten off to solid start this season, completing 68.9 percent of his passes for 453 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The offense is ranked 18th in the league in passing yards.
In the red zone, a problem area for the offense so far this season, Campbell has completed 4-of-8 passes for 29 yards, with one touchdown and one sack.
Detroit’s secondary, led by veteran cornerbacks Phillip Buchanan and Anthony Henry, is ranked 25th in the league in passing defense. They are both in their first seasons with the Lions.

Enough is enough. The Rams are a professional football team and they played well. The Giants are one of the best teams in the league and we played them well. The Lions are also in the league and despite having a 19 game losing streak WILL NOT find a way to beat the skins this weekend. Im tired of hearing about how the Lions will win on sportstalk radio and the other random media that I listen to. The better team wins the majority of the time. I just dont see how the Lions can match up man for man against the Skins and win.
Total Offense YPG:
Skins: 19th
Lions: 30th
Total Defense YPG:
Skins: 10th
Lions: 27th
Further the Skins offense is (passing ypg):
18th
and the Lions passing defense is:
24th
Skins passing defense is ranked:
10th
Lions passing offense:
26th
I wont bore you with more stats but they all show that the Skins SHOULD (and will) win on Sunday.
I think that the Skins are very hungry to quiet the booing fans and the media. I truely do not see the Lions including a rookie qb in Stafford punishing the Skins. I feel that JCs experience and the handful of weapons more than the Lions have will dictate a W for DC. Stop bitching everyone, we were supposed to beat the Rams and lose the the Giants. Skins are 1-1. With a win they are still right in the thick of the east. Again this is my opinion but I just don't see how the Lions will beat the SKins.

53Fan · 09-26-2009, 03:02 AM

EXACTLY how I feel Warpath! You laid it out very well. Good Post!

09-25-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks THE DON'S Crystal Ball 2009 SEASON WEEK 3 PICKS By DonCanabis/D'BOYZ Analyst/Godfather Well as I told you guys Week 2 and Week 3 are the head scratchers bad teams look great and mess thing up because their season is almost on the line, Yeah we can all say that’s too early to say that but stats don’t lie and prepare for the worst week of the Season because no team wants to be 0-3 because your chances to reach the playoffs are practically zero. It has been 11 years since the last time a 0-3 team reached the Playoffs, so for some teams this week is almost their season. Ok some Quick Hits from last week. •Miami has screwed me over twice, they showed a great running offense with the wildcat at full motion and the defense held Peyton for most of the night but at the end the play calling was way too conservative (running in 3rd and 6), and that was one of the worst hurry up offense I’ve seen in years. What Miami showed it’s they have zero confidence in Chad and will only let him do dump offs •Dallas has the weapons but still doesn’t have the championship team mentality. Teams that aspire for great things can have bad games or tough games but at the end find ways to win. Dallas dropped the ball in the final drive and it has showed me that they still don’t get it. •The total opposite from Baltimore who right now looks pretty good as my SB champions prediction when the game was on the line they stopped SD. •Injuries in 3 teams freak me out Philadelphia, San Diego and New England. They are just piling up bodies. It doesn’t look like they will have enough ammo for the end. •It’s amazing how quickly some of last year stars are becoming a no show this year, Slaton, Forte. But it’s good some are getting their career back Benson, Shockey who had them in their fantasy team anyone. •It looks like I pissed somebody off because luck it’s not going my way with my overall predictions. 4 games this week Pit, Ten, Dal and Mia turn back on me in the last quarter or drive I just can’t catch a break. Still I broke even this week. •Some interesting facts, Was has scored 0 TD in 2 weeks, NYG is 0-6 in TD’s in the redzone and Dallas has 0 sacks and 0 turnovers. On to the games Kansas City at Philadelphia -9 .5 Ovr/Und 42 Well it looks like McNabb it’s out again, this game it’s important for both team; KC doesn’t want to be 0-3 and see their division slipped away and Kolb with Vick and Garcia breathing on his neck not only is playing for the backup position but for his future spot on this team. Now the line is way too big for this game take the home team Kolb didn’t play bad against NO the game just got way too big but take the spread both teams will fight for this game. Straight: Phi Spread: KC Ovr/Und: Ovr Cleveland at Baltimore -13.5 Ovr/Und 39 There have been two weird things in Baltimore this past 2 week they’ve scored a lot of points and they’ve been scored a lot to, a thing I don’t like. Cleveland has lost their first two matches by at least 14 points, there are a lot of problems in Cle fights and Lewis won’t play. I don’t like taking lines this big because one mistake can really screw your prediction an I don’t really know if Baltimore can keep up scoring this much for 3 weeks but Cleveland hasn’t show me any offense the first 2 week. Straight: Bal Spread: Bal Ovr/Und: Ovr New York Giants at Tampa Bay6.5 Ovr/Und 44 New York defense is hurt; they are missing guys in their front seven and secondary also, the giants haven’t been able to put the ball in once they reach the endzone. Finally Manning connected with some of his WR and the unit looks better. Tampa Bay has a really bad secondary and huge questions on offense if. Leftwich can exploit their secondary and Cadillac run’s between that hurt Defensive line we could see and upset but right now I don’t buy it. Straight: NYG Spread: NYG Ovr/Und: Ovr Atlanta at New England -4 Ovr/Und 45 I have to say Atlanta has surprised me, especially Tony Gonzalez man he might be 60 but he still plays like he’s 22. It looks like Belichick ego has finally gone over his head and he has bought the mastermind mentality. This is why I didn’t picked NE like almost half the country to be in the SB. Questions about Brady’s Knee, Young Defense, Belichick doing all DC, OC and GM. For me it has been too much for him to handle and it’s going to cost them this year. Atlanta doesn’t play great on the road so that’s why I’m taking NE at least this week. Straight: NE Spread: NE Ovr/Und: Und Tennessee at New York Jets -2.5 Ovr/Und 37 A team that shouldn’t be 0-2 it’s playing a team that has proved they should be 0-2.Mark Sanchez has played almost mistake free football and what Rex Ryan has done to that defense and overall the mentality of that team it’s amazing. But, the titans are playing for everything so I expect Mark to have his first rookie showing in the NFL. Straight: TEN Spread: TEN Ovr/Und: OVR Green Bay at St. Louis 6.5 Ovr/Und 41 Where is the Oline in Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers is getting killed out there, this game is just what the packers needed a game to regroup. It’s St Louis the new Lions? Straight: GB Spread: GB Ovr/Und: Und San Francisco at Minnesota -7 Ovr/Und 40.5 Like I said last week I didn’t gave too much respect to SF, and everyone is with Minnesota but they have played two really bad teams and have started late both teams have great running games and both teams have great defense against the run so this is the first week Favre is really going to be tested. I smell an upset here or at least a really close hard fought match Straight:Min Spread:SF Ovr/Und:Und Jacksonville at Houston 4 Ovr/Und 46.5 Well it took 1 week to the offense to show up for Houston and on the road that was great, the Texans usually play great at home and Jacksonville is up for a long, long season. Straight: Hou Spread: Hou Ovr/Und: Und Washington at Detroit 6.5 Ovr/Und 38.5 UPSET OF THE WEEK If there’s a week Detroit can end with their bad luck is this week. Detroit has been bad but at least they have moved the ball and scored. Washington is a mess right now and Portis is hurt. Lion’s fans this will be a week to leave the face bags at home. Straight: Det Spread: Det Ovr/Und: Ovr Chicago at Seattle 2 Ovr/Und 37 We have known how Seattle plays without Hasselbeck so I’m really surprised about how low this line actually is. If it’s still like this by the time you go and place your bet take it without hesitation. Straight: Chi Spread: Chi Ovr/Und: Ovr New Orleans at Buffalo 6 Ovr/Und 53 I really like how both teams are playing, buffalo has surprised me a little specially the oline which suffer a lot of changes. How long can NO keep putting big numbers and can the Saints defense stop the big play ability of the bills? I don’t expect Brees having 3 huge weeks in a row. Straight: NO Spread: BUF Ovr/Und: Und Miami at San Diego -6 Ovr/Und 44 San Diego it’s really hurt on both sides of the ball, but I can’t trust Miami 3 weeks in a row the Chargers played well against Baltimore despite these injuries so I expect a good game from them. Straight: SD Spread: MIA Ovr/Und: OVR Denver at Oakland : -1 Ovr/Und 36 Well it looks like I’m going to lose a bet against some Broncos fans because it sure looks their team it’s going to start 3-0. If only the raiders had somebody else at QB. Straight:Den Spread: Den Ovr/Und: Ovr Pittsburgh at Cincinnati : 4 Ovr/Und 37 Both teams made me look bad last week Pit by playing bad and Cin by actually playing good. I’ve said it many times that pit Oline is going to be the downfall of this team. Expect a comeback from the champs no way they fall 1-2 Straight:Pit Spread:Pit Ovr/Und: Ovr Indianapolis at Arizona : -1.5 Ovr/Und 48 I don’t like this game one bit both teams haven’t convince me yet. Indianapolis hasn’t looked good in both their first two games, so what do I take for this game. Well, Ind barely beat Jacksonville; Arizona destroyed them, and they’re playing at home, take the home. Straight:Ari Spread: Ari Ovr/Und:Ovr Carolina at Dallas : -9 Ovr/Und 46 Both teams really need this win, Dallas has shown flashes but their Defense hasn’t shown much. Carolina is fighting for their life and a QB for his future, I expect the home team to bring a W at home but the 9 points line is way too big for such an important match. (Take the Over) Straight: Dal Spread: Car Ovr/Und: Ovr Hot Picks (7-5) 58% Chicago (league) Houston (league) Tennessee (league) Kansas City Detroit Denver

09-25-2009, 08:39 PM	#2
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks I expect the hate posts in 5....4....3....2....

09-25-2009, 08:41 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks If you're in the business of making money, isn't Carolina over Dallas a stronger upset? __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

09-25-2009, 09:00 PM	#4
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks For me gtripp an upset it's a game where I believe an Underdog will win a game not only cover the spread. The Upset of the week it's the biggest surprise of all the upsets

09-25-2009, 09:27 PM	#5
Smooter Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Age: 41 Posts: 965	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks Everyone saying the skins will lose to Detroit. So its wont necessarily be a surprise. __________________ Same freakout different year.

09-25-2009, 09:36 PM	#6
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks Banks licks the sweat from Ron Mexico's balls. edit: I thought these were Don Banks picks. I hate Don Banks. Last edited by wilsowilso; 09-26-2009 at 12:22 AM.

09-25-2009, 10:04 PM	#7
Mechanix544 The Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 2,277	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks Lol!!!!! BTW, I think your picks suck fucking ass.

09-25-2009, 10:17 PM	#8
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,331	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks Detroit beating Washington will be called an upset, Washington beating Detroit will be considered another team beating on a hapless team. The way Washington has been playing I don't know why it would be called an upset. It reminds me when the Terps beat Miami when they weren't all that. __________________ R.I.P. #21

09-25-2009, 11:31 PM	#9
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks im starting to wonder about you. every week you pick the cowboys. and every week you pick the skins to lose... __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

09-26-2009, 12:04 AM	#11
DFI Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On the Road Age: 57 Posts: 231	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks •Some interesting facts, Was has scored 0 TD in 2 weeks, NYG is 0-6 in TD’s in the redzone and Dallas has 0 sacks and 0 turnovers. On to the games considering that the week one score was 23-17 and the skins had 1 fg. that tells me two tds were scored in week 1..... NYG is 0-6 in TD’s in the redzone- You [B]are[B]a bone head. seriously don canabis.....put the bong down and take your weak stuff somewhere else __________________ 'Russ Grimm would swallow his dip by halftime and throw up on somebody's shoes. Jeff Bostic and Mark May were fighting about who'd missed an assignment. And man did Riggo stink from his hangover. But we got it done.' Don Warren

09-26-2009, 01:16 AM	#13
Darrell_Green_28 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Robert, Louisiana Age: 56 Posts: 2,119	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks I'll say the skins score more TDs than the cowgirls get sacks. and you are wrong, skins did score TDs. __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. - Alan Dundes

09-26-2009, 02:41 AM	#14
Warpath The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Age: 48 Posts: 1,762	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks Its just his opinion and opinions are like assholes everyone has one and they all stink. That being said the skins are favored by 6.5 and the cowboys are favored by 8.5. I definitely agree that IF both upsets happen the 'boys losing would be the bigger upset. Statistically wise Romo usually rebounds from a crappy game the next week as well as JCampbells stats against the Lions the past 2 years: Jason Campbell vs. Lions Secondary Something about the Detroit Lions seems to bring out the best in Campbell. In a 2007 game, Campbell completed 23-of-29 passes for 248 yards, two touchdowns and a 125.3 QB rating. Last year, he completed 23-of-28 passes for 328 yards, one touchdown and a career-high 127.4 QB rating. Statistically, Campbell has gotten off to solid start this season, completing 68.9 percent of his passes for 453 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The offense is ranked 18th in the league in passing yards. In the red zone, a problem area for the offense so far this season, Campbell has completed 4-of-8 passes for 29 yards, with one touchdown and one sack. Detroit’s secondary, led by veteran cornerbacks Phillip Buchanan and Anthony Henry, is ranked 25th in the league in passing defense. They are both in their first seasons with the Lions. Enough is enough. The Rams are a professional football team and they played well. The Giants are one of the best teams in the league and we played them well. The Lions are also in the league and despite having a 19 game losing streak WILL NOT find a way to beat the skins this weekend. Im tired of hearing about how the Lions will win on sportstalk radio and the other random media that I listen to. The better team wins the majority of the time. I just dont see how the Lions can match up man for man against the Skins and win. Total Offense YPG: Skins: 19th Lions: 30th Total Defense YPG: Skins: 10th Lions: 27th Further the Skins offense is (passing ypg): 18th and the Lions passing defense is: 24th Skins passing defense is ranked: 10th Lions passing offense: 26th I wont bore you with more stats but they all show that the Skins SHOULD (and will) win on Sunday. I think that the Skins are very hungry to quiet the booing fans and the media. I truely do not see the Lions including a rookie qb in Stafford punishing the Skins. I feel that JCs experience and the handful of weapons more than the Lions have will dictate a W for DC. Stop bitching everyone, we were supposed to beat the Rams and lose the the Giants. Skins are 1-1. With a win they are still right in the thick of the east. Again this is my opinion but I just don't see how the Lions will beat the SKins.

09-26-2009, 03:02 AM	#15
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks EXACTLY how I feel Warpath! You laid it out very well. Good Post! __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

Don's Crystal Ball Week 3 Picks

Locker Room Main Forum