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Originally posted by BobbyTheDon
I'm picking Carolina by atleast 10.
And Denver by whatever amount
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I don't like Denver (-3) - if anything, buy the point to get it to (-2). This game SCREAMS 'ended by Elam field goal' for Denver to win. Think about it like this - if the Steelers control the ball (and thus the clock), the Denver defense may actually get out-physical'ed.
Remember that Denver beat the Pats by actually beating the piss out of them - they laid more hits on Brady in that game than he'd taken all season. Roethliskjfladjkhvl;j isn't as susceptible to taking those shots, plus he's a MUCH smaller part of the game plan. Add to that a secondary filled with great players who may have lost a step, and Denver also might prove vulnerable to the patented Cowher Trick Play In Third Quarter (R). If the Steelers get a lead, I expect Denver fans to puke as Plummer begins heaving the ball downfield into coverage - as Troy Polamalu and Joey Porter start driving hard at the QB. Pittsburg's run defense has looked VERY good the last couple weeks.
The Carolina pick isn't bad, but I think a lot of public money is going on the Panthers - I think I might just fade the public and take the favorite here (things that usually don't go together at all) . . . honestly, Alexander is a non-entity in this game for me. Simmons said it best - would any Seattle fans really rather have Hasselbeck hurt over Alexander? Obviously not . . . also, the Bears dropped 21 on the Panthers last week - the best o-line in football might lead to 300 on the ground and 42 points this week. Can the P's put up 39 to cover?
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