2-Team Parlay: Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks

Buffalo +2.5 and Seattle -11
There are a lot of reasons to not take either of these teams. But lets focus on why I did take them. Seattle is a different team at home than on the road and last week’s loss at Carolina exemplifies that point. Baltimore meanwhile has given up on the year. They gave Miami their first win and now have to travel across the country, not something this team wishes to do. Buffalo meanwhile also plays very well at home but has a way of breaking hearts. The Giants are struggling and they are not in a must-win situation. Because there are reasons to dislike both of these games, I am keeping it at 2-stars.

2-Team Parlay: Houston Texans and New York Jets

Houston +6.5 and NY Jets +8
The Texans have already captured their best season in franchise history and would be looking at a playoff spot if not for being in the AFC South. The Colts have their post-season plans established, not much for them to play for. The Texans will play them tough and might even pull off the upset. The Jets meanwhile go into Tennessee with Chad at QB, which is a good thing for the Jets. Granted Chad does not have great arm strength, but he generally makes good decisions and that is all the Jets need in order to cover this spread. Chances are the Jets will find a way to lose, but it should be close.

Oakland Raiders @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville -13
I stated on The Dean Browski Show a few weeks back that I would pick Jacksonville as the team with the best chance to knock off the Patriots. Jacksonville has done nothing to make me change my mind. Oakland meanwhile is bringing to an end another bad season and they have to travel, not something any of these guys are looking forward to. The Jags meanwhile are playing for playoff position. Their power running game should control the game and be an easy cover, hence the 5-stars.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ San Francisco 49ers

Tampa Bay -6
Merry Christmas on this one. Don’t be scared by the low line or the 49ers win last week over the Bengals. Tampa still has something to play for and Jeff Garcia is going to like being back in the town where he has had a lot of success. The 49ers looking to next year, or maybe not. They definitely are not looking forward to this game. Tampa is the darkhorse in the NFC and will control this game from start to finish.