. The Seer puts this article together over the course of the later part of the week, so whatever the line is when the Seer picks is the line we use. Pipeline is in no way responsible for future movement of the line after the pick is made.
Pipeline readers also indicated that they were overwhelmed with the exhaustive coverage of each game, to which Pipeline can only say: "Too bad."
Week 2
Dolphins @ Jets, Dolphins by three
Both of these teams are coming off losses, with Miami’s loss being the most embarrassing the NFL has seen in many a year. The Jets showed me an ancient QB and a defense that couldn’t take the ball from a near-rookie QB in their last game. The Dolphins played well early last week, but then were caught in nets or something. You can bet the coaching staff had their full attention during practice this week.
The Seer Sees: Dolphins cover
Browns @ Ravens, Ravens by three
Two teams that absolutely stunk up their respective joints last week. The Browns are still looking for their first TD of the year, and they are better than they showed against Indy last week. The Ravens still have a rookie QB, and the now undeniable knowledge that their Super Bowl win was a long time ago.
The Seer Sees: Browns beat the spread
Titans @ Colts, Colts by three
Huh. The Seer doesn’t really understand this line. Why do people continue to like the Colts, when the Colts continue to do so very little? Why do people not respect the Titans, when the Titans have done so much? If the Colts couldn’t put a TD on the board against Cleveland, I don’t think they’ll find the going any easier against the Titans.
The Seer Sees: Titans beat the spread
Lions @ Packers, Packers by 6 and a half
Boy, how bad did Brett Favre look last week? The Seer is struggling with this one. That’s a big line. The Lions showed some offensive flair last week, and considering how Randy Moss torched the Pack secondary, things would seem to be looking good for Charles Rogers. Still, playing the Cardinals at home is a lot different than playing an angry Packers team in Lambeau. The Pack won’t forget about Ahman Green like they did last week.
The Seer Sees: Packers cover
Redskins @ Falcons, Falcons by 3
Another tough one. But the Seer was impressed with ‘Skins QB Patrick Ramsey, and Laverneus Coles gives them a true impact player. The Falcons beat up on the Cowboys, but so what? Joey Galloway had a monster game, leaving the Seer to think Coles will have another big day.
The Seer Sees: Redskins beat the spread
Bills @ Jaguars, Bills by 3
Well, everyone was certainly impressed with Buffalo’s beat-down of the Pats last week. But it was the home opener, and given how many former Pats are now playing for Buffalo, it was a real emotional victory. Letdown? The Seer wants to go the letdown route here, big time, but the Bills have substantially better talent. Still, a classic letdown game.
The Seer Sees: Jaguars beat the spread
Texans @ Saints, Saints by 9
Let’s see. The Saints are coming off a subpar performance on the road to Seattle. They’re better than they showed. The Texans are coming off a huge road win in Miami. It’s a big spread…and for good reason. Aaron Brooks' scrambling ability will confound the Texans.
The Seer Sees: Saints cover
49ers @ Rams, Rams by 3
Kurt Warner will see six receivers on every play. Unfortunately, there will actually only be three receivers, as he is still suffering from his concussion against the Gents last week. Warner might not even play, which the rumor mill says is A-OK with several Rams. The Rams kept it close last week despite 18 turnovers, and they are better than they showed. The 49ers? Who knows? They mauled the Bears last week. It’s like trying to put a scouting report together on the Globetrotters after they played the Washington Generals. Still, can’t you just see the USS Mike Martz going down in flames right…about…now?
The Seer Sees: 49ers beat the spread
Steelers @ Chiefs, Chiefs by 3
Where’s the love for the Chiefs? They only get the obligatory 3 points for being the home team? Does having THE premier offensive juggernaut in the league mean nothing anymore? Steelers defensive stud Joey Porter still has acute lead poisoning in his ass, and the Steelers don’t play well in Arrowhead. Bill Cowher will make the Bill Cowher face, berate a referee, and eat Campbell's Chunky Soup after a bitter loss.
The Seer Sees: Chiefs cover
Panthers @ Buccaneers, Bucs by 9
This just in: The Bucs are still damn good. The Seer thought losing stud LB Shelton Quarles might slow the D’ down a bit, but they still shut out a good Philly team at home. Nine’s a big spread, but considering that Carolina might be outscored by the Bucs defense alone, we think it is, as they say in France, apropos.
The Seer Sees: Bucs cover
Seahawks @ Cardinals, Seahawks by 4 and a half
Good. The Seer is glad they tacked on that extra half point. The Seer had no idea which way to go till that happened. Sheesh. Are we really buying into the Seahawks yet? Well, not so much. But the ‘Hawks did put a bruise on a good Saints team, while the Cardinals got housed by a mediocre-at-best Lions club.
The Seer Sees: Seahawks cover
Patriots @ Eagles, Eagles by 4 and a half
Two teams coming off of serious downer defeats. Philly ran into their 900 LB gorilla, the Bucs, and the Pats had to play a division rival stocked with some very recent former Pats, and they got smacked up 31-0. So, this seems to be a game of who can make the better adjustments after a down week. The Seer likes Pats coach Bill Belichick much more than Andy Reid as a tactician, and that’s enough for us.
The Seer Sees: Patriots beat the spread
Broncos @ Chargers, Broncos by 3 and a half
This game features two badass RB’s, Clinton Portis and LaDainian Tomlinson. Denver hasn’t shown the Seer enough to give them 3 and a half on the road. San Diego hasn’t shown much, either, but they played a tougher team last week than the Broncos did, and in this crazy mixed up parity world, what else can you go with?
The Seer Sees: Chargers beat the spread
Bengals @ Raiders, Raiders by 10 and a half
The Seer tried to find a way to tab the Bengals. Upside. Better coaching. The fact that the Raiders are an old outfit who may be looking past the Bengals. And you know what? Ten and a half is a big line, a huge line, really. The Raiders are old and they just played a tough, physical game against the Titans. Maybe they got softened up a bit for the Worst Franchise In Sports.
The Seer Sees: Bengals beat the spread
Bears @ Vikings, Vikings by 7 and a half
Yikes. That’s a HUGE line to be throwing down on the Purple. It speaks not so much to the Vikings impressive win in Lambeau last week as it does to the total ineptitude that is the Chicago Bears. The Vikings never blow anyone out, and the Bears are a constant bugaboo. It would be just like the Vikings to make this one closer than it needs to be.
The Seer Sees: Bears beat the spread
Monday Night
Cowboys @ Giants, Giants by 7
Criminy. Can’t the Monday Night Football people do better than this? Sure, the "Parcells Returns To The Meadowlands" story exists, but that was eons ago, and the dude’s only coached in three other places and gained and lost 3,000 pounds since then. Fact is, the Cowboys are a sad outfit with absolutely none of the name recognition of years past. The Giants were disturbingly beatable last week, despite the Rams playing the Chief from One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest at QB. Strange things happen on Monday Night Football. The Cowboys getting good isn’t one of them.
The Seer Sees: Giants Cover
There you have it. Enjoy the games, have a safe weekend, and sit and watch summer fade slowly into fall if you get a chance.
