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Sean's NFL Free Pick
(NFL) Washington vs. Green Bay,
09/15/2013 9:00 AM, Score: 20 - 38
Point Spread: -7.00 | -110.00 Green Bay (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -7.00 | -110.00 Green Bay (Home)
Result: Win
Washington Redskins v Green Bay Packers -6.5
With both teams in off losses, we should expect a battle. As I look at this game a couple things jump out at me. We are going to start with the Redskins off their Monday Night Football loss. I thought that if RGIII was under center, his health wouldn't be the question. And I don't think it was. The problem was he looked out of sync early. Add in running back Alfred Morris' stone-hands and the Redskins never recovered from a self-inflicted would. What really worries me is the defense. I know this was a ‘new' offense under former Oregon HC Chip Kelly. I really did not think that a college offense would take be successful. Now, this isn't the wildcat fad of a few years back. This is an entire system, not running direct snaps 6 times a game. The Washington defense was not up to the task. I know Philly had revenge from last year, but in a MNF home opener, I would think at least part of the team would show up.
The Green Bay Packers are also off loss. Not sure how they feel about the NFL saying the officials made a mistake that possibly cost them a shot at a win. But I can pretty much be 100% sure that they are going to come out like gang-busters here in their home opener. As the season progresses, I rarely make statements like this. But, I will do it now in week 2. If the Redskins had trouble at home with Vick, how are they going to regroup on a short week and handle Aaron Rodgers off a loss? Again, I am not from the school of what happens 1 week automatically carries over to the next. I know people will be down on the Redskins, and that the Packers are the better team and should win. This defense just allowed nearly 500 yards. They will be looking to make a statement at home that they are better than that.
My Final Thoughts –
As I write this review the Packers are being favored by less than a TD. Obviously, if you are a GB backer you will want to jump all over this number. Something tells me though that this line is going to move up and probably rather quickly. With a tough road game up next at Cincinnati, the Packers are in no position to overlook any team. Coupled with the fact that Redskins are on a short week, plus off a tough divisional game, I am going to back the GREEN BAY PACKERS at this price.
With both teams in off losses, we should expect a battle. As I look at this game a couple things jump out at me. We are going to start with the Redskins off their Monday Night Football loss. I thought that if RGIII was under center, his health wouldn't be the question. And I don't think it was. The problem was he looked out of sync early. Add in running back Alfred Morris' stone-hands and the Redskins never recovered from a self-inflicted would. What really worries me is the defense. I know this was a ‘new' offense under former Oregon HC Chip Kelly. I really did not think that a college offense would take be successful. Now, this isn't the wildcat fad of a few years back. This is an entire system, not running direct snaps 6 times a game. The Washington defense was not up to the task. I know Philly had revenge from last year, but in a MNF home opener, I would think at least part of the team would show up.
The Green Bay Packers are also off loss. Not sure how they feel about the NFL saying the officials made a mistake that possibly cost them a shot at a win. But I can pretty much be 100% sure that they are going to come out like gang-busters here in their home opener. As the season progresses, I rarely make statements like this. But, I will do it now in week 2. If the Redskins had trouble at home with Vick, how are they going to regroup on a short week and handle Aaron Rodgers off a loss? Again, I am not from the school of what happens 1 week automatically carries over to the next. I know people will be down on the Redskins, and that the Packers are the better team and should win. This defense just allowed nearly 500 yards. They will be looking to make a statement at home that they are better than that.
My Final Thoughts –
As I write this review the Packers are being favored by less than a TD. Obviously, if you are a GB backer you will want to jump all over this number. Something tells me though that this line is going to move up and probably rather quickly. With a tough road game up next at Cincinnati, the Packers are in no position to overlook any team. Coupled with the fact that Redskins are on a short week, plus off a tough divisional game, I am going to back the GREEN BAY PACKERS at this price.
