LSJ - Week 12

Locks

The first lock of the week is the Steelers over the Chiefs.  The Chiefs were looking like a better team, whether they were ACTUALLY a better team is up for debate.  For whatever reason, probably the Steelers are a good national draw NBC decided not to change games.  I'm sure they are right, the Eagles vs. the Patriots won't be a better game.  The Steelers run with this one 31 - 3.

The second lock of the week is the Saints over the Giants.  There are the good Giants that beat New England a couple of weeks ago and then the Giants that lose to the Seahawks.  The G-men have lost two in a row, and it may be four in a row before they get to meet the Cowboys in Cowboys Stadium.  It's a rough patch for the G-men as they lose to the Saints on the road 27 - 20.

Shocks

The Titans are favored over the Buccaneers at home today by 3.  The Bucs haven't been a consistent team, but then again neither have the Titans.  Hasselbeck isn't 100% and Chris Johnson hasn't been Chris Johnson all year, my fantasy team is a clear indication incase you needed one.  I like the Bucs on the road because they have the youth and the talent.  This doesn't always win road games in the NFL, but it will this week 23 - 13.

The second shock of the week is the Redskins over the Seahawks.  I almost went Eagles over Pats, but with Vick out and Maclin doubtful this doesn't seem like much of a game.  So its the Deadskins over the Seaguls in a riveting game on Fox.  Sucks to be you if that's the game in your market.

Jocks

Tom Brady will throw for 300 yards and 2 scores against the Eagles.  The Eagles may have two of their three starting corners on the bench today, like Tom Brady needs any help.  Can I get a witness LeBrun?

The second jock is Eli Manning throwing for 300 yards 2 TD's (but also a couple of INT's) against the Saints.  The Giants will be trying to come from behind which means 40+ throws for Manning.  He will make a couple of mistakes, but also hit a couple of big ones.

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LSJ - Week 8

Locks

The first lock of the week is the Chargers over the Chiefs.  I'm not sure who the Chiefs have been channelling the past couple of weeks, but I'm pretty sure it won't work this week.  The Chiefs have a nice little win streak going and the Chargers record is better than it has been at this point in the season before, but they don't look like the San Diego Chargers.  So with the logic the Chiefs are playing great and the Chargers aren't, the Chargers win 24 - 17.

The second lock of the week is Patriots over the Steelers.  The Steelers haven't looked like the Steelers of the past, especially on defense and the Patriots have shown they can score.  The Pats D will do just enough and Brady will do more than just enough to have the Pats win 23 - 20.

Shocks

The first shock of the week is the Boys over the Eagles.  I have thought long and hard about this one, it really depends on which QB shows up for each team.  But to me this game is all about the front 7 on defense.  The Cowboys have a better front 7 and will generate good pressure on Vick which is necessary to beat the Eagles.  The Eagles are horrible against the run and the Cowboys may have found something in Murray.  The Cowboys in on the road 27 - 24.

The second shock of the week is the Colts over the Titans.  I know they got run out of the stadium last week, but I'm not sold on the Titans.  Johnson hasn't run like Chris Johnson and they don't have Britt anymore.  The Colts will win a game this year, and why not this one.  The Colts win 17 - 13.

Jocks

The first jock of the week is Arian Foster.  The Jags won't have two great weeks in a row so Foster will run for 125 yards and a touchdown. 

The second jock is Wes Welker.  He is the primary receiver of Brady and against the Steelers that's good enough for me.  Welker catches a TD pass and gains 125 yards receiving.

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NFL Week - LS&J

Locks

The first lock of the week is the (5-3) Packers at home to the (1-6) Cowboys.  The Packers are favored by 9 and it shouldn't even be that close.  The Cowboys D isn't trying and the offense may be better if Kitna can throw to his own teammates.  The Packers win a laugher 31 - 10.

The second lock of the week is the (5-2) Falcons over the surprising (5-2) Buccaneers.  The Bucs have been a great story so far, but I am still liking my preseason prediction of the Falcons winning the division.  This is a great chance to take a nice lead in the division and I also think the Bucs will be coming back to earth.  Falcons win 27 - 17.

Shocks

The first shock is the (2-5) Bengals over the (5-2) Steelers.  The Bengals have a lot of talent at wide receiver but somehow this hasn't translated to a lot of yards or points.  Cedric Benson has been running decently they just haven't gotten the breaks this year.  They get them Monday night in the 'Natti as the Bengals win 20 - 17.

The second shock is the (5-2) Chiefs beating the hated (4-4) Raiders on the road.  Both teams have been surprises thus far in the NFL season.  Cassel has played much better and McFadden for the Raiders is finally living up to the potential he showed at Arkansas.  These are usually close games, but I'm picking the Chiefs on a final five minute drive kicking the winning field goal.  Chiefs 23 and the Raiders 20.

Jocks

The first jock is Drew Brees.  The Saints are playing the Panthers who don't have a whole lot going for them, except they are second on the waiver wire list.  Brees will throw for over 300 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Saints try to get right on the road in Carolina.

The second jock is Philip Rivers of the Chargers.  The Chargers are only (3-5) but they are going against the Houston Texans secondary, which hasn't stopped much all year.  Rivers will hang 300 yards and 2 scores on the sloppy Texans D.

Remember there isn't a show this week, but Chris & Matt will return November 16 for more scintillating discussions!!