Early Line has Packers -5.5 Over Bears

It usually doesn't get much bigger than the Packers vs. Bears, but this weekend the stakes are even higher.

It's the Packers vs. Bears with a playoff spot on the line for the Pack, and a first-round bye possible for the Bears.

Its in Green Bay, so that favors the good guys.  The Packers may be healthier now than at any time of the season so far.  The Bears are really clicking right now, on offense, defense, and special teams.  Each team is coming off a victory over a New York team. 

The early line is sitting at Packers -5.5, but that could change.  I can't see Green Bay losing this game with this much on the line.  It would be fitting to have some snow and a Packer victory.

Week 16: NFL Play of the Week

Tampa Bay

Seattle heads east today, and that is usually never a good thing.  The Bucs are favored by 6 and that isn't enough points to hand the Seahawks.

Tampa is  4-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record in their last 6.  Tampa is playing for something and Seattle may be, but they aren't showing it with their recent play. 

Go with Tampa Bay and Josh Freeman today.  They have been one of the pleasant surprises in the NFL this season and they will keep it going in week 16.

College Bowl Play of the Day: Poinsettia Bowl

Navy vs. San Diego St. in the Poinsettia Bowl tonight in San Diego.

Heavy rains have flooded the field in San Diego, but the game will go on. 

I like Navy.  Their ground attack will be too much for SDSU.  Navy is getting 3.5 and I like them to win the game.

Navy is ranked fifth in the country in rushing at 288.9 yards per game, how will the wet field impact this?  I don't know and don't care, I just like Navy outright.

Week 10: NFL Plays of the Week

An important Sunday of football on tap.  Two great plays for the day.  The Titans and the Colts.

The Titans are on the road at Miami.  Miami has been having trouble putting points on the board.  Randy Moss makes his debut for Tennessee and look for hime to catch at least one touchdown.

The Titans are giving the Dolphins 1 pt.  I see an 10-point Titan win.

Another game...

I love Indianapolis over Cincinnati in Indy today.  The Colts are favored by 7, it should be more.  The Bengals have underachieved all season long.  The Colts are 3-0-1 in their last four games ATS.  Also they are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games when favored by 3.5-10 pts.  Look for P. Manning to put up some nice numbers today.  Colts win going away.

Week 9: NFL Play of the Week

How about a stout NFC South matchup? 

It's Tampa Bay and Atlanta today in the Georgia Dome.  Tampa has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL as we hit the half-way point of the season.  Atlanta is tough at home.  Both teams are led by young quarterbacks and head coaches that demand a lot out of their players.  In some aspects I like Josn Freeman better than Matt Ryan.

Atlanta is favored by 8.5 or 9 depending on where you are.  I like the Bucs to stay within a touchdown.  I don't think Atlanta will take Tampa lightly, I think the Bucs are a very solid young team.  Should be a good game.  Take the Bucs and the points.

Also like the OVER in the Colts / Eagles game.  Go over the 47.