LSJ - Tofurkey Day

Locks

There are two locks this Thanksgiving Day...okay three, but we all know Chris will have to get sweatpants by nightfall because he ate too much.  The first NFL lock of the week is the Packers over the Lions.  Oh finally Detroit has a chance on Thanksgiving Day, they finally have a team!!  And this year they get the undefeated Green Bay Packers.  Detroit isn't as good as it started, or maybe as lucky.  But the real difference is the pass rush.  If they put the pressure to Rodgers they may have a chance, but even with pressure I don't think they have the DB's to match the weapons of the Packers.   You have a lot to be thankful for this year Detroit, its just a win on Turkey Day won't be one of them.  Packers win 31 - 20.

Dallas is the other lock of the week. The Dolphins have won three in a row, and so has Dallas.  But I think the Cowboys have more talent and that should be enough.  Should is the key word, if the good Cowpokes show up it could look a lot like the Bills game.  If bad Romo shows up it could be a squeaker like last week.  Either way I've got the 'Boys ruling the day and helping me have a great Thanksgiving night.  Dallas wins 27 - 13.

Shocks

The battle of the Harbaugh's is great for ESPN and NFL Network, but I'm not sure it really matters.  Unless you are listening to ESPN radio today or tomorrow.  Baltimore has a good team most weeks, but then they can lay some real clunkers.  (see Jacksonville).  The 49ers keep winning, except against Dallas, and I think they will again tonight.  Baltimore should win, but that's why they play the games!!  Good matchup, but the 9ers win 23 - 20.

Jocks

QB's rule the day for jocks.  I've got Aaron Rodgers throwing for 300 yards and two scores against Detroit and Romo throwing for 275 and two scores against the fins. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!  More picks this Sunday and don't forget to tune in Tuesday night as Chris and Matt discuss the week that was in the NFL and whatever else they want too!!

LSJ - Week 9

Locks

The first lock of the week is Pittsburgh over Baltimore.  Baltimore embarrassed the Steelers in Week 1 and the Steelers will be looking for payback.  They will get it as Pittsburgh's play has gotten better and the Ravens have fallen off the map.  Its never a good idea to peak in week 1, which is exactly what it looks like the Ravens did.  The Steelers win 31 - 13.

The second lock of the week is Philly over the Bears.  The Eagles look like they have gotten themselves on track and I've always thought the Bears were overachieving.  The Bears may slow down Vick and the Eagles, but they don't have the offensive fire power to keep up.  Eagles win 27 - 17.

Shocks

The Saints are favored by 9 over the Bucs and I'm not sure why.  Sure on paper the Saints should win, but that's why they play the game.  And the Saints haven't played a great game since they shellacked the Colts 62-7.  And yes, I know it was only two weeks ago, but did you?  Anyway, I like the Bucs on the road for some reason this week 20 - 17.

The second shock is the Jets over the Bills.  The Bills are favored at home this week, and the Jets haven't looked like the Super Bowl appearing team I predicted earlier this year.  If the Jets want to make the playoffs, and I think Sexy Rexy does, it is a must win for the Jets this week.  Jets win 20 - 17.

Jocks

Michael Turner gets to face the Colts this week.  And I think a heavy dose of Turner is just what the Falcons have planned for the Colts.  Turner will run for 100 yards and get 2 scores.

Aaron Rodgers gets to face the Chargers today.  Which Chargers team will show up this week?  Great questions, but I think I know which Aaron Rodgers shows up for the Packers.  The kind that throws for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns.  Sucks to be the Chargers.

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LSJ - Week 7

Locks

The first lock of the week is the Saints over the Colts. ESPN.com has the one at 14, and I have feeling the Colts will cover. But this isn't about who covers its about who wins. The Saints should keep marching with a win against the hapless Colts. Saints win 31 24-13.

The second lock of the week is the Ravens over the Jaguars. Not a great Monday night game since the Jags dropped their starting QB right before the season started. I don't know what they were thinking, it worked before but they had a decent backup. Now they got nothing but another whipping, and this one on Monday night. Ravens roll 27 - 6.

Shocks

The first shock of the week is the Texans over the Titans. The Titans have had a decent start to the season with Hasselbeck running the offense, but Chris Johnson hasn't been Chris Johnson this year at all. The Texans are the better team and need to show it on the road in Tennessee. The Texans win 24 - 20.

The second shock of the week is the Falcons over the Lions. Detroit got their panties in a wad at the end of the 49ers game, and they will again this week. Maybe not from the handshake at mid-field but because of the whipping on the field. The Falcons need to start winning if they intend to make e playoffs and a road win in Detroit is a good place to start. Dirty Birds win 27 - 23.

Jocks

The first jock is Ray Rice. He will combine (rushing & receiving) for 130 yards and two touchdowns this week. He is one of the most versatile backs in the league and will continue to show why against the Jags.

The second lock is Aaron Rodgers throwing for 300 yards and two scores against the Vikings. Anytime you can embarrass a divisional rival you do it. The Vikings don't need much helps his year, and Rodgers is more than up for the task.

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LSJ - Week 5

Locks The first lock of the week is the Patriots over the Jets. The Jets feel like this is a must win game early in the season so it will be entertaining to see how Rex Ryan spins it after the game. Pats win 27 - 17. The second lock is the Lions over the Bears. Stafford to Johnson just can't be stopped. Lions win 24 - 10. Shocks The first shock is the Bills over the Eagles 23-20. The second shock is the Falcons over Packers 30-27. Jocks Tom Brady 300 yards and 2 TDs. Aaron Rodgers 300 yards 2 TDs.

LSJ - Week 1

Locks

The first lock of the year is the season opener at the not so frozen tundra at Lambeau Field. The Packers will get their rings and a banner, oh and more importantly a W!! They are favored by 5 on ESPN.com but they aren’t going to cover against the Saints. It will be a shoot-out, but the fans will go home happy 37 – 34.

The second lock of Week 1 is on Sunday night and it PAINS me to write it. The Jets will beat the Cowboys at home Sunday night. They are playing on 9/11, in New York, what more do I have to say!! The Jets are favored by 5 according to ESPN, I’m not sure they will cover, but they will get the W 27 – 24.

A bonus lock of the week because of the two Monday night games is a gimme with the Patriots over the Dolphins. I know the Fins have played Bill’s Boys pretty good the last couple of years, but not on Monday. The Patriots are favored by 7 and they will cover. Brady and the boys win 31 – 10.

Shocks

The only shock I can see in the nationally televised games is the Raiders over the Broncos. The Donkeys are favored by three at home, but I think the Raiders will win by at least three. I think the Broncos will have trouble stopping the Oakland rushing attack. Oakland wins 20 – 17.

The second shock is Titans over the Jaguars. This shouldn’t be a shock, but ESPN.com still has the Jags favored by three over the Titans even though they cut their starting QB two days before the season starts. The Titans win 17 – 6.

Jocks

The first jock is Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers will pick up where he left off last year torching the Saints DB’s for over 275 yards and 2 scores.

The second jock is Tom Brady who will torch the Dolphins for over 300 yards and three scores.

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Super Bowl - LS&J

Lock

I have gone back and forth on this one all week, but I'm going with the favorite Packers.  They are favored by 3 and I think they will cover.  It should be a good game and come down to the fourth quarter, but the Pack will pull through.  Final score Packers 27 & the Steelers 23.

Jock

Aaron Rodgers will be the jock and he will throw for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns.  I think he will run for another accounting for all three Packers touchdowns.  And with this victory he will enter the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks.

Listen Tuesday night as Chris and Matt talk about the game and the commercials.

NFL Divisional Playoff Round - LS&J

Locks

The first lock of the week is the Steelers over the visiting Ravens.  The Steelers just seem to have Baltimore's number with Big Ben and they are at home.  This game should be close with the Steelers winning by a field goal.  The Steelers win 20 - 17.

The second lock of the week is the Patriots over the Jets.  I think the Jets have talked themselves out of this win.  If Cromartie didn't like Brady before the game he really won't like him after it.  The Jets lose the second biggest game in franchise history 27 - 20.

This week we have three locks because there is no way Seattle beats the Bears this week.  I have not been big on the Bears all year but Peppers will neutralize the passing game and there isn't much of a running game.  The Bears control this one start to finish 20 - 6.

Shock

The shock of the week is the Green Bay Packers will go into Atlanta and beat the Falcons at home.  The Falcons are great at home but I really like how the Packers defense is playing.  The Packers win a close one 31 - 30.

Jocks

The first jock is Tom Brady.  The Jets have been flapping their gums all week and that just seems to fire the Patriots more.  Brady will throw for 275 yards and two touchdowns.

The second jock is Aaron Rodgers who will throw for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Falcons.  

Should be a good weekend of football.  Tune in Tuesday night to hear Chris and Matt discuss the week that was in the NFL Playoffs.  Listen live at www.blogtalkradio.com/sidelinershow

NFL Week 14 - LS&J

Locks

This pains me in unspeakable ways, but I will have to pick the (8-4) Eagles to take down the (4-8) Cowboys on the road tonight.  The Cowboys have played way better under Jason Garrett, but Indy hanging 21 points in the 4th quarter on the Dallas D doesn't bode well with me.  Also, the Cowboys offense didn't generate a lot of points or movement on their own.  Eagles win 31 - 23.

The second lock of the week is (8-4) Ravens to beat the (5-7) Texans on the road Monday night.  I usually like road dogs but in these two picks I'm going with the favorite because the home dogs have played like well, dogs.  The Ravens D will slow down the offense of the Texans enough to take a close one in Houston 23 - 20.

Shocks

The (10-2) Patriots are on the road at the (9-3) Bears this weekend.  I'm not a huge believer in the Bears, but I am a huge believer in let down losses.  The Pats are a young team with a struggling D.  The defense turned in their best performance of the year and I don't expect them to repeat it two weeks in a row.  The Bears D has taken out a lot of quarterbacks this year, I don't expect them to take Brady out but he will get knocked around.  The Bears win 27 -24.

The second shock is the (6-6) Raiders over the (7-5) Jaguars.  I have picked the Jags to get upset several times this year and I've been wrong every time.  I think this week will be different because apparently I'm a gambler who thinks this time it will be different.  Oakland is playing tough this year and one never knows which Raider team will show up.  I'm thinking it is going to be the good one this week as they win the battle of the field goal in Jacksonville 22 - 19.

Jocks

Philip Rivers is the first jock going up against the Chiefs.  This is a must win game for the Chargers if they want to get into the playoffs.  Rivers knows this and will get (running or throwing) three touchdowns and at least 300 yards passing.  I wouldn't be shocked if he crossed the 4,000 yard mark on the year.

The second jock is Aaron Rodgers for the Packers.  He is quietly putting together quite a nice season and lucky for him he draws the Lions today.  Rodgers will throw for over 300 yards and score at least two touchdowns.  He only got 181 the first time against them, don't expect this to happen again!!

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LS&J Week 3

Well it may have taken three weeks but we finally have a full fledged Locks Shocks and Jocks for Week 3 of the NFL season.

Locks

The first lock of the week is the Monday night game between the 2-0 Packers and the 2-0 Bears.  The game is in the Windy City and sets up to be a great NFC North rivalry game.  It sets up that way, but it won't be played that way.  Jay Cutler will come back to earth, the Green Bay defense will force him into silly mistakes.  Through the first two games the Bears leading receiver is a running back.  The Bears aren't that great, but the Packers are.  The Packers will by 10.

The second lock of the week is 1-1 Colts over the 1-1 Broncos.  People may be thinking the Colts are vulnerable after the first week lost to Houston, but they are the Colts after all people.  The fighting Peytons will beat down the Donkey's like they are a government mule.  The Colts win this going away 31-17.

Shocks

The first shock of the week is the 1-1 Falcons will upset the 2-0 Saints at home in the Superdome.  I was high on the Falcons in the preseason and I see no reason to abandon them now.  Matt Ryan and company will march into the Crescent City and ruin the Saints parade.  It will be a close game, but the Falcons will win on a last minute field goal.  Falcons 27 and the Saints 24.

The second shock of the week is the 1-1 Jets over the 2-0 Dolphins.  The Jets will be without Revis Island and most people think that Marshall will go off.  The problem is that Chad Henne is throwing the ball to Marshall.  Henne will have a fine career, he just doesn't have the experience right now to deal with a Rex Ryan defense.  The Jets win a squeaker, 20-17.

Jocks

The first jock is Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers.  He will light up the Bears defense for over 300 yards and three scores.  Romo had no problems lighting up the Bears for over 350 yards, and he looked off.  Rodgers hasn't looked off at all this year and the Packers will be going to the air early and often.

The second jock of the week is Chris Johnson of the Titans.  They are facing the New York Giants and their defense has been erratic all year.  Johnson is coming off a bad game by anyone's standards and he will have something to prove.  Johnson will run for over 125 yards and grab two scores in helping the Titans take down the G-men.

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