Week 4- WestGate Supercontest Picks
***Disclaimer- these picks are for fun and to see how bad I do. If you wager - only bet what you can afford to lose. Always assume you’re going to lose. Never risk the mortgage, rent, or your kid’s college education. There is NO such thing as a sure thing- especially with my lousy picks. If you risk more than you can afford and lose- that’s on you. I told you so! In the Supercontest - you must pick 5 games each week- whether you like them or not. I may not like some games but I still have to pick 5 so keep that in mind. Their rules not mine.
The 2018 winner beat out 3,122 other participants. Typically it takes around a 65% winning pct to have a shot at winning it all. In 2018 the winner went 70% against the spread- just unbelievable! Anyway I just want to do this for fun and see how it goes.
Week 3 Results 4-1
3 weeks in the books. The games are getting tougher. it was looking bleak early, but Dallas and Green Bay saved my hide by coming back to cover. The Rams hung on in an ugly effort in Cleveland. I thought Aaron Donald would cause problems against the Browns offensive line and I was right. Mayfield was running for his life. However, Cleveland head coach Freddie Kitchens made some brutal play calls which was a major factor as well- a draw on 4th and 9? Not running it once with 1st and goal from the Rams 4, with Nick Chubb, despite having all 3 time outs at the end of the game? How do those idiot coaches get these high paying jobs? Must be nice. The Vikes were my only easy win. They rolled over the hapless Raiders at home. God do I hate the Seahawks! I have 3 losses so far this year and they’re responsible for 2 of them! Losing to Teddy Bridgewater at home really? Despite a brutal effort from those lousy birds from the sea another 4-1 week is fine with me. 13 more weeks of that gets me the Supercontest title haha! Tougher days are ahead for sure- I’ve got to pile up all the wins I can….anyway on to week 4!
Season Results 12-3
The Chiefs are an offensive juggernaut. I’ll try them even though road games are tough. Dallas seems like a gimme in New Orleans with Teddy Bridgewater at QB- only giving 2.5 points. They should be able to wear down the Saints defense with Zeke. Another week another time for me to pick the Seahawks and get screwed. The Cardinals have no offensive line and no defense. Russell Wilson should go crazy in Arizona. The champs go to Buffalo. I’m not crazy about this pick, but the Patriots defense is legit. They should be able to stifle the Bills offense. The only question is if they can cover the 7…. I’ll guess they can. Finally Atlanta at home vs the Titans. I can’t get a good read on this game, but the Falcons are always tougher at home. Both teams need this one. I’ll take the home team hoping for an emotional crowd assisted win.
*Note - Picks subject to change prior to game time.
Kansas City (-6.5) at Detroit
Dallas (-2.5) at New Orleans
Seattle (-5.5) at Arizona
New England (-7) at Buffalo
Atlanta (-4) vs Tennessee