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october 6, 2002 - 5:17 ayem
chris and lucas have been challenging one another with football picks the last few weeks, and since it looked like fun, I decided to get in on the action. of course, since I know nothing about football, I had to do a bit of research. specifically, I went to nfl.com and looked up the names of the teams. my detailed analysis follows:
TB at ATL: TB. I was stumped by this one at first, but it was later pointed out to me that "pirates can do anything they put their minds to," and Im inclined to agree. Ive got to go with the buccaneers.
OAK at BUF: OAK. by the same logic, I think the raiders are the clear pick in this game. besides, what the hell are "bills" anyway?
NYG at DAL: NYG. they dont really say how big of a giant were talking about here, but I think its fair to assume that a mere cowboy would almost certainly be crushed.
WAS at TEN: TEN. Im going to have to put my money on the ancient and all-powerful fathers of the gods.
CIN at IND: CIN. the colts have speed, but theyre still young. and the bengals, well known for preying upon the young, sick, or wounded, should have no trouble.
NE at MIA: MIA. under ordinary circumstances I might be inclined to pick the patriots, but this game is on the dolphins home turf, and they are going to be next to unbeatable in the water.
PIT at NO: PIT. this was pretty much a toss-up. but when you get down to it, I just couldnt picture a saint hurting anyone, and Im afraid turning the other cheek isnt going to get them anywhere on sunday.
ARI at CAR: ARI. the cardinals defense is definitely a big factor in this match-up, but they wont be able to hold out forever. if the panthers are patient theyll get their chance.
KC at NYJ: NYJ. this match-up hardly seems fair. the chiefs primitive weaponry will be of no use against the jets, who are favored to obliterate their opponents with ballistic missles.
SD at DEN: SD. this one was a tough one for me, mostly because I am not exactly sure what a "charger" is. I always thought it was a horse, which means going up against the broncos should be a fairly even match-up, but judging from the chargers logo they are some kind of lightning-based energy being, so that kind of tips the scales in their favor.
STL at SF: SF. rams are pretty strong and sure-footed animals, but in the mines they are at a distinct disadvantage. expect the 49ers to capitalize on this.
PHI at JAX: JAX. just like ARI vs CAR, this one will be about the eagles defense vs the jaguars offense. the eagles cant afford to make a mistake.
BAL at CLE: CLE. as dark and mysterious as the ravens are, Im afraid they dont stand much of a chance against the color brown.
GB at CHI: CHI. again, Im not sure what the packers are. I believe it has something to do with cheese, and this really does not bode well for them. because bears are big, and their teeth are sharp.
Posted by on 6 October 2002 at 5:20 AM
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So how did you do?
Posted by david on 8 October 2002 - 12:42 PM