Week 14: Appetizer

Can someone please get Peyton a helmet that actually fits?

Seriously, why does Peyton always wear a helmet that is roughly 10 sizes too small?  From all of his days in Indy and Denver, it seems like every time he takes off his helmet there is a big red spot from where the helmet appears to be crushing his skull.  Granted, it doesn't seem to affect his play since he has consistently been one of the best quarterbacks in the game.  But really, can't someone order him a bigger helmet?  Manning is making $18 million this year, so I would imagine he could afford it....

Unfortunately for the Raiders, Peyton has still been able to play at a high level despite his brain being squeezed out his ears.  The Broncos are battling for playoff position while the Raiders are playing for....well....I'm not sure.  Maybe their motivation is to suck less than the Chiefs and Chargers.  Who knows.  That being said, I do think they will manage to keep this game semi-close.  The Thursday Night games have been notoriously sloppy and low-scoring, plus the game is at home for the Raiders.  I don't think Peyton & Co. will have much trouble getting out of here with a win, but the 10.5 point spot seems a little too generous.  I'll say Broncos 27 - Raiders 20.  (So Raiders +10.5 and Under 49).

Previous Week - Pick 'em: 10-6 (63%), ATS: 6-8 (43%), O/U: 7-6 (54%)                             

2012 Season - Pick 'em: 100-45-1 (69%), ATS: 74-65-5 (53%), O/U: 72-55-1 (57%)


Pick-6: Take it to Vegas....

(not this game)
 

Previous Week's Results: None made... (0%)

2012 Season Results: 29-25-3 (54%)