Week 8 Picks of THE BISNESS & the Consensus

SuperContest Week 8
MIN 18
TB 107
NE 109
STL 68
TEN 79
IND 129
GB 148
JAX 32
SD 206
CLE 83
PHI 303
ATL 123
DET 158
SEA 148
NYJ 131
MIA 216
CHI 73
CAR 144
PIT 81
WAS 220
KC 94
OAK 103
NYG 295
DAL 100
DEN 132
NO 172
SF 95
ARI 133

The consensus Top 5 this week is Eagles, Giants, Redskins, Dolphins, and Chargers in that order.  How come contestants like the NFC East so much? 

Falcons @ Eagles

The Falcons aren't going to win every game this year.  Over 40% of contestants, including us, think they'll get their 1st loss this week.  The Eagles love to repeatedly shoot themselves in the foot.  If the Eagles stay even in the turnover column today they will cover -2.5.  That's a pretty big IF though.

Giants @ Cowboys

I already gave you my thoughts on this one on Thursday.  I lean Cowboys.

Redskins @ Steelers

I'm with the consensus on this one.  I think the Redskins are a better team than the Steelers right now.  I don't know who will win, but the margin of victory will be less than 4 either way.

Dolphins @ Jets

The Dolphins is in my personal Top 2 this week, but as you'll see if you keep reading, THE BISNESS has the Jets.  I THINK the Dolphins will win by 7 or more.  I HOPE the Jets win by about SCHFIFTY-FIVE!

Chargers @ Browns

I knew the Chargers would be a trendy pick.  Resist the urge to take the considerably better team on the road.  I don't know how, but the Browns will find a way to cover the spread.  I hope I'm wrong because THE BISNESS also has the Chargers this week. 

Let's get into the picks.  I apologize for not posting Peter's pick in my Thursday post.  He had the Buccaneers +6.5, which means THE BISNESS is primed for another solid week. Who do the rest of the fellas have this week?

Willy Walrus 6,1,0 Chargers -2.5
Bucky Bluebird 4,3,0 Titans -3.5 
Freddy Ferret 4,3,0 Jets -2
Herby Hamster 3,4,0 Eagles -2.5
Peter Penguin 1,6,0 Bucs +6.5...2,6,0

It looks like a 3-2 week to me.  Right now, we're tied for 266th overall.  A 5 this week would likely get us into the Top 100 heading into the 2nd half of the season.

Who do the other dudes have this week?

VIEWFROM VEGAS.COM., 22, 13, 0, SEA, CAR, WAS, OAK, NO
SIMBOTICS ., 17, 17, 1, PHI, SEA, WAS, NYG, NO
TEAM WHODID., 18, 14, 3, TB, GB, SD, NYG, NO
NOW 100% SWEAT FREE., 16, 19, 0, SD, PHI, OAK, NYG, DEN
SANS SOUCI ., 17, 18, 0, GB, DET, WAS, NYG, DEN
FEZZIK ., 14, 19, 2, PHI, DET, MIA, CAR, DEN

All of these contestants have an opinion in the Saints/Broncos matchup, with 3 on each side.  Fezzik's card looks the best to me.  I think he has the right side in all of his picks. 

It's up to you: follow whoever you wanna follow & swallow whatever beer you wanna swallow - It's pigskin day in America! WOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!