Gridiron Experts Week 14 Picks

Green Bay-3 at Chicago

The Packers are walking into a Bear trap. With nothing to lose and a huge chip on their shoulder from the previous battle, the Chicago Bears are itching to ruin any winning streak and wildcard chance for the Packers.

The last meeting was opening weekend; Jay Cutler threw 4 interceptions which kicked off this nightmare of a season for the newly acquired quarterback. Cutler isn’t going to light up the secondary with a 5 wide passing attack, he will hand the ball off and use roll out plays and bootlegs a lot like what he did in Denver, it’s just too bad the Bears coaching staff took the entire season to figure out how to use him. This game should be a tough, hard fought grudge match that will catch the Packers off guard. BEARS 30-27

Denver at Indianapolis-7

The Colts are bound to lose some time, but not this week. Peyton Manning knows that taking a week off against a team like the Broncos could mean that he’d see them again in the playoffs. The Broncos are fighting themselves these days to play a complete game, especially on the road, and the lack of fire power should cost Denver this weekend. With one of the leagues best passing defenses the Broncos are likely keep Manning to average numbers, but the Colts home field advantage plus an average Broncos quarterback won’t be enough. COLTS 23-20

Last Week: 11-5 ATS: 7-9
OVERALL: 131-62   ATS:106-87

Gridiron Experts Week 13 picks

Tampa Bay at Carolina-6

These two NFC South teams were once respected powerhouses that had either a blitzing attack or a tricky cover 2 defense that created weekly turnovers. This year both teams are bottom of the barrel in the turnover ratio (CAR-9, TB-4), and are night and day from last year’s versions of themselves.

The only bright light this week for Panther fans is that Jake Delhomme isn’t starting. Delhomme got the nod for the Panthers every game this season and must have corroborating evidence on head coach John Fox, as he has been terrible to say the least.

With both teams banged up or having to start key positions with rookies, we’re going to take the Panthers on the fact that Delhomme isn’t playing. As long as Matt Moore doesn’t start a small fire, the house is his to keep. CAR 24-13

Dallas-2 at NY Giants

One of the biggest games of the week! The Cowboys and Giants always break out their “A” games no matter what the standings look like. This match-up just so happens to be monumental for the G-Men as a loss here would put the hurt on their chances for making the post season.

Both teams are somewhat evenly matched, both have their weak spots while at the same time have weapons that can score at will. The Giants have taken the “must win” approach into their last three games and come away with only one victory, can you say desperate football? We like the home team that’s betting the season. NYG 28-26

Last week: 14-2
Season: 120-57 | ATS: 99-78

Gridiron Experts Week 12 Picks

Arizona at Tennessee-1

Home field advantage always plays into the deciding factor this time of year. The Titans pulled off an impressive victory over the Texans on Monday night and actually have life if they can keep the wins rolling. The Cardinals are also a good team but struggle away from their cozy warm dome. It’s hard to pick against a team on such a hot streak with VY under center, and given the fact that this is an average NFC team facing a rising AFC team, we have to lean the Titans way. The X-factor in this one will be Chris Johnson (isn’t it always); the Cardinals are excellent at stopping the run, so Tennessee will need to be smart in figuring out ways to get their star player the ball. It’ll come down to the wire but the Titans will pull it out. Tennessee 23-20

Miami-3.5 at Buffalo

The Bills played great football last week but couldn’t hang on for the win against the Jags. The Dolphins are not great in the winter but have a guy under center who loves the cold; Chad Henne is the future for the Dolphins, and his experience playing in cold weather games from attending school in Michigan will help Miami for years to come. While we think this game will be close, the Bills are motivated by the fact that they have a chance to play spoiler to a division rival. Buffalo 24-23

Last Week: 12-4 | ATS 11-5
Thanksgiving games 3-0 | ATS: 3-0
Overall: 106-55 | ATS: 89-72

Gridiron Experts Week 11 Picks

Gridiron Experts is breaking out the big guns in week 11. At this point last year we were ahead of many experts including all of ESPN.com’s pros. While this year hasn’t been a disaster, the opportunity for a  make or break season is now, in our eyes. In the next 7 weeks Gridiron Experts is going to take more risks as we are going to take our solid picking record of 94-51 (65%) to more like (70-75%).

Cincinnati-9.5 at Oakland

This pick could be suicide, but you have to take a shot now and then. The Raiders have benched JaMarcus Russell and have given Bruce Gradkowski the starting gig, which is long overdue. The Bengals will be without Cedric Benson, their workhorse for this match-up, and are still glowing from their win over the Steelers last week. If the Raiders can get a couple lucky bounces, the black and silver could easily steal one from the Bengals. The Raiders are 8-0 all-time against the Bengals at home. OAK 20-17

Cleveland at Detroit-3

Could you imagine having tickets to this game? I’d rather find a bar and watch the CFL playoffs or maybe the cute waitress screwing up my drink order. If Kevin Smith doesn’t produce in this match-up fantasy owners will freak out. This game should be a Lions victory; it’s not often you can guarantee a Lions win, but the talent is heavily favored Detroit’s way without Cribbs playing for the Browns. DET 24-20

Arizona-9.5 at St. Louis

What are we doing? A 94-51 record in a weird year is respectable, why wreck it with the Rams? The thinking here is that the Rams performance last week against the undefeated Saints should create confidence. St. Louis was a drive away from pulling off a volcanic upset last week that would have the betting committee in tears. When playing on a terrible team that has nothing to be happy about, you have to find the good in the little things. Try to picture that Rams locker room after almost beating the 9-0 Saints….it would have probably felt pretty good, a sense of confidence that this team can roll with the big dogs. We like Spags, and we like the Cardinals to choke on the road.  STL 27-26