Football Forecasters

NEW ENGLAND - The loss of Wes Welker gives us line value here going with the Patriots at an even three.  Consider that backup Edelman has played very well filling in for Welker earlier this season, and the Patriots are formidable at home, while Ravens have been sub-par on the road; the intensity of this match-up will only be heightened because the Patriots were not in the playoffs last year.  Ravens do not have a reliable deep pass threat to challenge what has been the Patriots primary vulnerability this year, while on the other side Randy Moss is the pre-eminent long ball weapon.  However, the biggest fundamental match-up advantege here will be between head coaches: Belichick vs Harbaugh - in the post season coaching matters. This one is no contest - The Patriots have not lost a home playoff game under Belichick.  Our call is Pats by 10.

Also Likes: Philadelphia (+), Cincinnati, Arizona

Hello all,  I’m having technical difficulties uploading the home page of the site, and have turned in a trouble ticket to our site host. I don’t understand a word of what they told me to do, so will ask a web technician to look into it on Friday. 

In the meantime we’ll continue to update our weekly picks in the blog area. I’ll update the college picks Friday afternoon.  Sorry - no action from me regarding Thursday picks - I just try not to bet on Holidays.  Takes too much of my attention away from family.

Peace,

Kurt