13 of 16 for Mom and the Prince 11 of 16.

It wasn’t a bad week for Mom. Considering the Prince is 6 years old. But we ended the week pretty well I think. I expected Atlanta to do better against Philadelphia at home, but that didn’t pan out. Which is a good thing since the Eagles are the Prince’s team.

What has happened to Pittsburgh? They should have taken Oakland with ease at home. But they didn’t seem to show up on Sunday. Sadly the Vikings didn’t play up to par either. But at least they had an excuse with 5 of their front line starts out with injuries.

The surprise to me this past week is one that isn’t getting a lot of talk. The Redskins almost beating and ending the perfect record of the Saints. Now don’t get me wrong, I was raised on the Skins, they’re my #1 team and always will be. But this isn’t their year and there’s no way they should have been able to man handle an undefeated and strong team like the Saints. I decided it came down to mental preparation. New Orleans thought they’d come into Washington and have it easy against the Skins. At the same time, the Skins stepped it up and knew they were going to play against a number one team. Playing the best makes you better. It was a perfect storm and it almost derailed a perfect record, one that I keep hoping will continue. The Saints deserve it and I really wanted them to win, at least they made it with luck in over time.

So here’s our results for Week 13.

Here’s the picks:

There is one good bet today, Cleveland will cover the massive spread. So far I’m about skunked this year on betting that bad teams will show up and play, so this should be fun.

I noticed something happy though, it appears that the lines actually moved some this week, good omen for the economy I guess.

The Superbowl preview last week looked pretty bad for the Pats. I get the feeling that they expected NO to curl up in a fetal position as many of the teams playing them seem to do. Instead they came to play football and the Pats played so flat I’m surprised they didn’t get beat worse. Despite that beating the computer still says the Pats are the better team. Here’s how the playoffs shake out:

E.W.

“That’s easy, the egg came first… it’s a breakfast food.”

-King Julian

NFL Week 13 – Spring & The Prince’s Results

We almost forgot to make our picks this week. Not a lot of thought went into this week. We reviewed the win/loss record and who’s better at home than who’s traveling. I don’t see any upsets this week. But I’m worried about Minnesota winning. I think they will…crossing fingers.

NFL Week 12 – Spring & The Prince’s Results

Well it was a pretty good Thanksgiving and week for football. The little Prince and I switched places in the family win/lost column.

I finished the week out 12 of 16. I’m happy with that.

Here are the picks:

There aren’t any good bets this week, which is good. I think Tampa missed the plane to Tampa. Maybe they flew to Atlanta early…

Monday night is going to be a good game, the computer says this is a preview of the Superbowl. Here’s how the playoffs shake out:

E.W.

Yesterday, while in the kitchen making a grocery list, the Prince comes and asks, “Whatcha doin?”

I said, “I’m getting the turkey dinner ready, cause Momma’s sick.”

“Wow, you’re gonna make a turkey from scratch?”

Nothing pumps your ego like your kid thinking you can produce a turkey from thin air…

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I hope you and your family have something to be thankful for this year. Even if it’s just being thankful for each other.

So this week we have some toss up games. I’m hoping New Orleans carry their winning streak through this weekend and beat New England. That was the toughest game to pick. The Prince thinks they’ll fall to New England though. I’m crossing my fingers on that one.

The Titans did such a great job last weekend that I’m hoping they’ll carry that through with Arizona. Especially since they’re playing at home. The Prince thinks the fishes will take the Bisons in the snow. Never know about the Voodoo child’s picks sometimes. He might be right, but I don’t think so. His upset pick is Houston over Indianapolis. Houston plays pretty good at home and it might be a tough game for the Colts. But I don’t think they’ll fall to the Texans.

So here’s our picks for this week. 

NFL Week 11 – Spring & The Prince’s Results

So here are our results.

Here’s the picks:

It would appear from last week that whatever Baltimore had, it is contagious, they appear to have given it to Cleveland. There’s only one good bet this week… Tampa. I’m not saying nothin’.

Here’s how the playoffs shake out:

E.W.

Smart kids –

Mom: You don’t think I’m your servant do you?

4-Year-Old: No, sister is… You’re just a very good person.

Well I haven’t been doing very well with my gut feeling picks. And there’s no guarantee this week will be different.

I’m sticking with the statistics on the Miami/Carolina game. Carolina has had some big boost in their confidence with their recent wins. Plus they’re playing at home and I think that gives them the advantage over the Dolphins. The Prince likes dolphins and think they will swim on by the big cats.

I’m going with Pittsburgh for the same reason. Their season and their record on the road is better than what I think Kansas City can play up to. I’m a little surprised the Prince is going with KC; his principal is a huge Steelers fan. But who know, the little voodoo child might know something we don’t.

While Dallas hasn’t been living up to their hype (which they rarely do anyway), I think Jerry is going to make sure they don’t loose at home in his Palace against Washington. I’m fairly sure there are some jobs on line with this game and I think they will pull out the win. The Prince however thinks the Redskins are great and they’ll pull out a surprise victory.

Minnesota / Seattle is another hard pick. I think the Seahawks have the potential for taking the Vikings. But I have to go with the sentimental favorite and pick Farve (The Geriatric Ninja) to pull off a win again with his Vikings. The Prince however thinks they’re tired and the kewl looking Seahawks are gonna win.

He’s picking Oakland over Cincinnati and I’m half tempted to change my pick to match his. But I think I’m going to go with my gut feeling about the stats for the Bengals and cross my fingers that I’m right about this one.

Lastly Tennessee at Houston is the last tough pick. I really want my Titans to win and they just might be able to pull it off. They’re coming off a win and a confidence boost, but I think Houston plays better at home than what their record indicates. So I’m taking a chance on my gut feeling and taking the Texans. The Prince knows Tennessee is one of Momma’s favorite teams (after all I was born there) and he’s decided because of that, they’re going to win. Don’t ya just love that 6 year old mental processing? 

Here are the picks for Week 11

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It was a great week for our favorite family teams, but not such a great week for picks. I’m ok with that!

I can’t believe the Redskins won a game. Woohoo and yeehaa! And wow look what the Panthers did to Atlanta. Even the Titans won a game, YES! I’m also very glad I was wrong about Indianapolis and that New Orleans held their own and kept their undefeated record alive as well.

So while the picks didn’t represent a great week of predictions, we’re still happy here in our little home.