Steelers -3

The Lion lost last weekend. Unfotunately into everyone's life a little rain must fall.

Today, I get back to "making it rain". That's right. You might be thinking dangerous pick -- Steelers on the road against a tough Dolphin team. You would be wrong. Steelers ride the momentum of Big Ben's return and win by at least 7.

Welcome to the return of the lion!

PTL

Monday Night Football

Hard to not pick the home team getting points.

I actually like the under 45... a lot.

That being said in a pool I'm in need Jacksonville to cover, so I will hedge here, against my better judgment and take TN.

Broncos +3. on behalf of CyberShoats

Cyber if trying to fill his purse at the poker tables in AC. The Lion posts on his behalf. Hopefully this money pick doesn't fall on deaf ears...

CyberShoats & PTL

Da Bears -6.5

I'm like Richard Dawson in the Running Man -- I'm going to give the people what they want. Is the CyberLeague dead? Yes. Is the Lion on a four game hot streak? Absolutely. The roll continues today as the Bears win by at least a touchdown over the lowly Seattle Supersonic Seahawks. Look for the beastly defense of these hard-nosed Bears to carry the day.

"Bears are in the Indianapolis 500. They're driving a big bus."
"But who's driving the bus?"
"Ditka"
"Da Bears"

Keep the college funds rocking boys. Once this one hits, the question can finally be answered: If a Lion makes a money pick to a silent crowd, does anyone notice?

Prime Time @ FedEx tonight.

PTL

Philly +3

Sometimes a team that shouldn't be "ofer" gets it together and figures it out. Kind of like the last five minutes of a Facts of Life episode where Blair, Tooty (so named because of being gasier than Rory after a burrito), and the fat chick see their commonalities and rally together. There is no sitcom moment for the Niners because other times a team just implodes and despite being better than their record, accepts their record and lets it define them. Usually that goes hand in hand with a coach who's lost the plot, like the KOD struggling with the Da Vinci Codes. Mike Singletary is that coach. Niners implode and all the strides they made in the offseason go astray even in primetime even at home. Doesn't matter who is playing them. Eagles are just lucky they ran into a franchise leaning harder on the self-destruct button than a Democratic Congress.

Falcons -3 ***Hot Streak***

Beware. I'm like butter...on a roll right now. Take the Falcons versus a weak Cleveland team to cover the 3. Road game? Doesn't matter. Take this one to the bank.

PTL

BLADE OF THE WEEK!!!!

OK, my first post of the year, been obviously tied up with film festival stuff, as I mentioned to a few of you that I would be months ago. Regardless, this is NOT a blade, much as I'm sure Geoff Perry would like it to be, this line is steady as a Brent Deets ride home (old school reference #1).

Houston -3. Bang the Texans. 100% of the time.

Gmen are 2-2. First win was a supremely sloppy home win vs. awful Carolina. Then two road losses by more than 2 TDs each. Followed by a home win in which they sacked Cutler 9 times in a half but only scored 3 points during it and won by more than 2 TDs only by a fluke play near the end and the Bears 2nd and 3rd string QB (and O-line) being horrendous.

Meanwhile, Houston beat Indy at home. The same Indy who pummeled the Giants. And, Houston will get back last year's defensive rookie of the year and also Andre Johnson for this game. Houston will win by double digits.

Bang it.

Cincy... Road favorite in Rivalry game... oh well

Give me the Bungals and the T.O.chocinco show-0.

Texans -3 = Just Win Baby

I'm taking the Texans -3 over the Raiders. Does Oakland have a solid defense? Yes. Will they be able to stop this Texans offense that was embarassed last week vs. Dallas? No. Look for a nice rebound on the West Coast and PTL's third pick victory in a row.

If it were Chinese New Year, then this would be the Year of the Lion.

PTL