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The Ghost of Chris Johnson - Beat Jerry Week 4

Scott posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 4:09 PM
    The Ghost of Chris Johnson - Beat Jerry Week 4

I'm not in a good mood. Misery loves company so let's talk for a moment about Chris Johnson, the Tennessee Titan RB that signed a contract extension valued at 53 million dollars!
 
And his rushing totals this season? How about 24, 53 and 21 yards for 98 total yards. You do the math but I'm guessing the Titans didn't expect his work to be quite so costly per yard. You know what I'm saying?
 
On the other foot, after three weeks last season, Detroit, Buffalo and Cleveland were 0-9. Right now they are 8-1. How 'bout that? Bad can turn into good -- which leads us to my predictions...
 

Last week: I don't want to talk about it. No comment. My picks were taken out of context. (Editorial note: Greene was 8-8 straight up [28-20 for season] and 8-8 against the spread [18-27-3 for season]. Marc Daniels, however, was our best player. Hooray for Daniels!) Ignore that Editorial Note. As the ex-governor of California once said: "I'll be back."



 
Carolina (1-2) at Chicago (1-2) -- Da Bears favored by 6 -- What's with Bears OC Mike Martz? He's got a real talent in RB Matt Forte but refuses to use him. Meanwhile QB Jay Cutler (14 sacks) is getting killed. -- BTW, Bears fans, here is a tweet last week from Packer TE Tom Crabtree: "Sad to see all these folks in Chicago missing every finger except the middle. I think they're trying to wave to us."
    Jerry says: Running and Finger Waving Bears by 20.
 
Buffalo (3-0) at Cincinnati (1-2) -- Bills favored by 3 -- Beware this game 'cause everybody jumping onto Bills bandwagon. -- Remember our friend Jay Gruden, now OC for Bengals? When asked about rotten third-down success (9 of 38, 23.7%) he said: "Sometimes it's pass protection, sometimes it's the quarterback, sometimes it's play-calling. At least we all have our hand in it." -- Teamwork!
    Jerry says: Would love to pick Jay's Bungles but got to say Bills by 9.
 
Tennessee (2-1) at Cleveland (2-1) -- Browns favored by 1.5 -- You will get the uncanny analysis of Rich Gannon for this one. Last week when New England faced third-and-goal from the 2, Gannon told us: "You got some options. You can run it. Or you can pass it." -- Thank you very much! Although you didn't mention the dropkick, Rich.
    Jerry says: In a Rich Gannon Analyzed Upset Special, Titans by 2.
 
Detroit (3-0) at Dallas (2-1) -- Cowboys favored by 1 -- Like the Bills game, this is dangerous because of public love affair with Lions, who are 3-0 for first time since 1980. As for Cowboys, QB Tony Romo still taking pain shots and that's before facing what may be the best defensive front in football. Plus, Cowboys are a lousy home favorite.
    Jerry says: In an American Upset Special, Our Lions by 15.
 
Pittsburgh (2-1) at Houston (2-1) -- Texans favored by 4 -- The only sure bet here is that you should take the "over." Other QBs are catching flack but why not Ben Roethlisberger? He's been picked 4 times and has fumbled 4 times. That's why Steelers are minus-9 in turnovers and lucky to be 2-1. Meanwhile, Texans get back Arian Foster. (Yeah! as he's on both my Fantasy teams.)
    Jerry says: Fosters by 14.
 
New Orleans (2-1) at Jacksonville (1-2) -- Saints favored by 7 -- Do any of you care about the spread? If so, this game is interesting because you would expect a Saints' romp. But the Saints are 3-8 ATS as road favorite in last 11 while Jags are 5-1 in last 6 ATS as non-divisional home 'dog. I'm just sayin'.
    Jerry says: Saints but just by 3.
 
Minnesota (0-3) at Kansas City (0-3) -- Vikes favored by 1.5 -- GanGreene Game of the Week -- The Vikings should join the circus because they are freaky! They have outscored their foes in the first half 54-7 -- and been outscored in the second half 67-6! Just what the heck does Coach Leslie Frazier do at halftime? Pass out booze and drugs? -- Meanwhile, the Chiefs have 27 points. Nobody should win this game.
    Jerry says: (Coin flip) Vikes by 3.
 
San Francisco (2-1) at Philadelphia (1-2) -- Eagles favored by 9 -- Hey, we've got another tweet about fans! Giants' Justin Tuck about Eagle Fan: "I've never seen so many middle fingers. We just had a 7-year-old throw a beer at the bus." -- If he hit the bus, the Eagles should sign him.
    Jerry says: Eagles but just by 3.
 
Washington (2-1) at St. Louis (0-3) -- Native Americans favored by 1.5 -- If you watch this game, look for Lambs CB Justin King. Every time Rex Grossman completes a deep pass, King will be nearby. Washington third-down D is excellent, so don't expect much from Lambs' attack.
    Jerry says: Native Americans by 8.
 
East Rutherford Giants (2-1) at Arizona (1-2) -- Giants favored by 1 -- Do you look at a game and feel sure it won't be close -- but don't know who you think will win? That's me with this one. Cards do well as home 'dog but their secondary is so vulnerable. I think somebody wins by 13.
    Jerry says: (Coin flip) Giants by 13.
 
Atlanta (1-2) at Seattle (1-2) -- Falcons favored by 4.5 -- Somebody is gonna get hurt. Falcon QB Matt Ryan has been sacked 13 times, while SeaTurkey QB Tarvaris Jackson has been sacked 14 times. But Falcons do have a running game and as God is my witness, Turkeys can't run or fly.
    Jerry says: Falcons by 9.
 
Denver (1-2) at Green Bay (3-0) -- Cheeseheads favored by 12.5 -- Fantasy players: Start all your Cheeseheads. 'Nuff said about that.
    Jerry says: 'Heads by at least 21.
 
New England (2-1) at Oakland (2-1) -- Patsies favored by 4 -- You know what happened to the Red Sox, so will the curse strike down the Patsies, too? Raiders can run but can they run enough? Consider the QBs Raiders have faced: 303 yards to Kyle Orton and 264 to Ryan Fitzpatrick and 369 to Mark Sanchez. Now along comes Tom -- 1327 yards in 3 games -- Brady. What do you think will happen?
    Jerry says: Patsies by 15 points and 500 passing yards.
 
Miami (0-3) at San Diego (2-1) -- DisChargers favored by 7 -- Got to feel bad for Fish Coach Tony Sparano. We weren't the only ones last week that made fun of him admitting he was baffled by a loss. After the latest loss, Tony said: "I can't explain it. Well, I can explain it. I won't say I can't explain it because then you guys will say I can't explain it." In other words: He can't explain it. Bye, Tony.
    Jerry explains it: DisChargers but just by 5.
 
East Rutherford Jets (2-1) at Baltimore (2-1) -- Sunday night -- Ravens favored by 3.5 -- Latest feud for Jets Coach Rex Ryan is with HOF QB Joe Namath, who questions Ryan's preparation. Said Rex: "Once you're a Jet, you're always a Jet, but he's on the outside." I love it when a coach makes a Broadway reference but I love the Raven D more.
    Jerry says: Quote the Ravens, win by 4.
 
Indianapolis (0-3) at Tampa Bay (2-1) -- Monday night -- Yucs favored by 10 (!) --  You think ESPN got excited back when they were given this game? Not so much now. Yucs have won last two games by 4 and 3. Dolts have lost by 27, then 8, then 3. You see where I'm headed? Dolts play Yucs, then Chiefs, then Bengals so, yes, they could be 3-3 before Halloween. Hey, it could happen....
    Jerry says: In a This-Man's-Insane Upset Special, Dolts by 3.
 
There you have it. Make your picks and be warned -- I will be back!
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