Down To Business

I don’t know what to say. It’s not that I don’t care. Really, it’s not. So, maybe it does seem that every NFL team is out to get me and prove me a fool. That wouldn’t stop me. I still had a winning record before I stopped making picks after all. One of my friends called me out on this. He called me a chump, said I stopped making picks because I was too frustrated and too embarrassed. That’s just not the case. All I can say is that these last few weeks have been tough for me (and I’m not talking about my picks) and I just wasn’t able to stay committed. Things have changed now, and it’s time to get back on track. I’m going to prove that I have the knowledge and ability to conquer this paradox that is the NFL. With that said, here is my proposition to you. Every game, EVERY GAME, that I have missed over the last three weeks I will count as a loss. After my last set of picks, I had a record of 21-19-1. Three weeks of 14 games a week adds up to a monumental 42 losses. That puts me at a cumulative record of 21-61-1. My goal, which mark my words will be accomplished, is to finish the season above .500. There are eight weeks left in the season. Eight times 14 is 112, then subtract one for this week’s Thursday night game. That means I have 111 games left to go at least 40 games above .500, which means I have to be at least 76-35. This would put me at a final record of 97-96-1. There it is people, I’ve laid it all out on the table for you to see. It’s all business from here on out, so all you doubters can bring the hate. You will regret it. I am recommitted and determined, and I will not be stopped.

Picks:

Detroit (+6) over Jacksonville
Tennessee (-3) over Chicago
New England (-3.5) over Buffalo
New Orleans (+1.5) over Atlanta
NY Jets (-9.5) over St. Louis
Miami (-8) over Seattle
Green Bay (+2.5) over Minnesota
Carolina (-10) over Oakland
Kansas City (+14.5) over San Diego
Pittsburgh (-3.5) over Indianapolis
NY Giants (+3) over Philadelphia
Baltimore (+2) over Houston
Arizona (-9.5) over San Francisco