2008
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Read this for a description of APR.
Read this for a description of SRS.
Line picks counted correct when the favored team wins; they do not
have to beat the spread to count as a win.
Pick results for week 9.
Unanimous picks (9-2)
Correctly picked:
Lions @ Bears
Buccaneers @ Chiefs
Eagles @ Seahawks
Falcons @ Raiders
Cardinals @ Rams
Packers @ Titans
Texans @ Vikings
Cowboys @ Giants
Patriots @ Colts
Not so much:
- Jaguars @ Bengals
- They tried very hard, but the Bengals just couldn't piss away a 21-3 lead (unlike, say, the Chiefs or Lions).
- Jets @ Bills
- The Jets played defense, ran the ball, and didn't fall apart when Favre threw a pick-6. Some days, that's all you need. Meanwhile, the Bills have gone 2-3 in their last 5, and the AFC is wide open.
Split Picks (APR 3-0) (SRS 3-0) (Line 0-3)
- Dolphins (APR, SRS) @ Broncos (Line)
- In spite of the fact that the Broncos remain at the top of the AFC West, I think the Broncos are who APR thinks they are (i.e., not very good). Their only win by more than 3 points came week 1 at the Raiders (which continues to be their only road win). The Chargers are only a game behind (thanks in no small part to that blown call in week 2).
- Ravens (APR, SRS) @ Browns (Line)
- Did the line go for the Browns just because so many people don't like the Ravens? The Ravens are looking a lot better this year, and if Pittsburgh continues to have injury issues, the Ravens will have a real shot at winning the AFC North.
- Steelers (APR, SRS) @ Redskins (Line)
- The Redskins haven't looked good since their week 5 win at the Eagles. The Steelers have had injury troubles (now including Roethlisberger), but were able to get rolling against the Redskins.
Standings:
This week Overall APR: 12-2 74-40 SRS: 12-2 69-45 Line: 9-5 74-39-1 Unanimous: 9-2 57-23
A very nice week for APR, including 3 correct picks against the line.
New power rankings, and next weeks picks to come.
