Ghost of Lombardi's "Bet The House" Week 6

Hello Gentlemen, Dames, Junkies and Gentlemen Dames. I haven't posted much this week, it's been a busy one. I went out drinking the other night with Bear Bryant and Art Carney. Those fellas can still party. We were two-fisting Brandy Alexanders, Rusty Nails and Slim Mickys like it was the 1920's at the ole' speakeasy. Anyway, It's time for another installment of Ghost of Lombardi's BET! THE! HOUSE! If you're new, here's how it works. I give you predictions, insight and graceful genus found no where else. Then you take what you've learned here, call your bookie and BET! THE! HOUSE!

Disclaimer: Ghost of Lombardi is not responsible for any or all loss of possessions. If you can't act like a big boy or bet like a man, that's your own fault. If you lose, don't come complaining to me that, "Papa never loved me, all I wanted was a hug and he was too busy with his trollops and Pabst Blue Ribbons to take a look at some wooden ship model that I put into a bottle. Then he called me a pussy and told me to get a job but I was only 12. Who would hire a 12 year old for anything? What could have I done at 12 that would have been profitable? A newspaper route I suppose but I didn't even have a bicycle because Papa spent all the Christmas money at the track. Nice Christmas huh? You know what he gave me? Two packs of Lucky Strikes, a bottle of club man cologne and a can of Schaefer. He's like here, Merry Christmas pussy, you're a man now. And I'm like but I asked Santa for a bicycle and an Erector Set! He's like, there is no Santa boy, he died from a VD he got getting a "happy trumpet" from a dirty strumpet."  

Miami at Green Bay. These teams are hard to predict, they're both very unstable. Miami has been dubbed, "an up and comer" for years now but the last time we seen them play, they were slammed by New England 41-14. Green Bay just hasn't been the same since running back Ryan Grant went down for the year. And last week's heartbreaking loss to Washington came down to a field goal that hit the post; dead on. However, I do like the Packers in their own building. The crowds' always electric and there's something magical about being at home in Lambeau. Packers 24 Miami 10

Baltimore in New England. Maybe it's just me but I think this could be the AFC game of the week. This is the Patriots first game without WR Randy Moss but they have reacquired Deion Branch from the Seahawks. I don't know about that one. If anybody can get something out of an old player it's Belichick but I think Branch has seen his best days. The Ravens are 4-1 and their defense has been outstanding. I'm going to say this will come down to whoever's defense falters first. And I think It'll be New England's. Ravens 35 Patriots 28

Kansas City at Houston. Are the Chiefs really this good? I don't think they'll get any credit until they're in the playoffs. Houston has to be out for blood this week though. My questions about Houston are: "Will Andre Johnson be healthy? What about Arian Foster?" The Texans keep saying they're ready to go but I think it's all talk. Plus, once a team picks apart another team's offensive scheme like the Giants did last week, all bets are off. I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm going with the Chiefs. Kansas City 21 Houston 17

Atlanta in Philly. The bird match. The Falcons are playing really well (4-1). I would have liked to see Michael Vick play against his former team but it looks like sh-thead Kevin Kolb gets the start. They say Vick will be ready to go but we just don't know what that means. Vick is battling a rib injury. Rib injuries seem to be a Philly favorite. Remember when McNabb got hurt and they started calling him Donovan McRibb? Classic. Anyway, I'll assume Vick is out and Kolb is his usual suck self. Atlanta 27 Eagles 20

New Orleans comes to Tampa. This years Saints have been a shell of themselves but that's what happens to Super Bowl squads isn't it? The Bucs are 3-1 but their wins are over Cleveland, Carolina and Cincinnati. Their only loss was a spanking from Pittsburgh. So to put it politely, the Bucs are better then worst. The Saints should be able to squeak out a win. N.O. 24 T.B. 21

Seattle at Chicago. This will be a special teams game. Jay Cutler expects to get the start for the 4-1 Bears. He better, I can't watch clipboard captain Todd Collins anymore. The Bears are a weird team. Sometimes they win through the air and other times, the offense disappears and the game is won on special teams. Unless Seattle's Leon Washington can return 2 kicks again, I don't see them winning this one. Bears 29 Seahawks 17

Lions at Giants. This should be highlight day for the Giants. If they win, people will say, "Well it's the Lions, you should win that one" but if they lose, all hell will break loose. Lions safety and former Giant's bust C.C. Brown ripped Manning for being unstable earlier this week. And said the NY media controls the G-Men and were responsible for him getting yanked during last year miserable defensive outing. C.C. is a man in denial. He was awful last year and probably peaked when he was a Houston Texan. Look for Manning to show up big and pick apart this Lion secondary like they were soaking wet cardboard cutouts. Also notable, usually when a player comes out trash talking before a game, his team loses and he gets embarrassed. Giants 35 Lions 10

Cleveland at Pittsburgh. "Never pick orange teams"-Ghost. Pittsburgh 38 Cleveland 14

San Diego in St. Louis. The battle of the 2-3's. The Chargers are better then their record reflects. I'm amazed that quarterback Phillip Rivers can make that offense dangerous out of two-tight end sets. I guess the Rams could win this one but I'm going Chargers. As always, the Chargers will find themselves in a close game. I feel like I've seen Rivers run the two-minute offense more than any QB. San Diego 24 Rams 22

Jets in Denver. NY's Darelle Revis will not play. Seems that hamstring is still giving him problems. But man oh man, what about Antonio Cromartie? This is the best that he's ever played. Rex Ryan must be on his knees praying cause without a shutdown corner, he can't blitz every down. This Jet defense is very impressive. They're fast, they get to the ball and play outstandingly in man coverage. Nothing good to say about Denver. They're just filling the schedule so it's all even around the league. Jets 34 Broncos 24

Oakland at San Fran. Yawn, yawn, yawn. Look for a game filled with mistakes, penalties, fumbles and INTs. These teams are sh-tty at best. I feel like the Niners will win but their QB Alex Smith is garbage. He'll play well up until the fourth quarter and then he'll crack. It'll be anyone's game. I don't know what to say about Smith. It's like he's the complete opposite of a winning QB. He starts hot and ends cold. If the Niners lose, look for head coach Mike Singletary to be on the hot seat. Wouldn't be surprised if he was fired before they clear out candlestick. I'm taking San Fran on a gut feeling alone. 49ers 14 Oakland 13

Dallas at Minnesota a.k.a Debbie does herself cause Dallas can't get up. There are a few parallels in this game. Both are 1-3. Both desperately need a win. And both have complete idiots for head coaches. This could come down to coaching or lack thereof. If I told you back in January that these teams would start off the season at 1-3, you would've said, "Ghost what are you drinking? Meth juice?" I can't believe it. It's not for lack of talent. I mean Dallas is stock piled and deep on both sides of the ball. Minnesota has experienced some key injuries and Brett Farve hasn't been himself. Also, Childress has to learn from coaches who have dealt with Farve. "Don't let Farve run the team." Let's face it, that's why he was pushed out of Green Bay early.  If it were completely left up to Brett, his stats at the end of a game would be 49-76 attempts, 642 yards passing 3 TDs, 7 INTs, Loss in the column. Hopefully Brett and Randy worked out that fly route and they can put Dallas in an early grave. I'm taking the Vikings at home. Minnesota 42 Dallas 30.

Sunday Night: Indy at Washington. The Colts don't look like themselves and it appears that McNabb and Washington have made a deal with the devil. But I like Manning in prime time. That's why I'm taking the Colts. Indy 28 Washington 17

Monday Night: Tennenensnensnenenesnsnsnesee at Jacksonville. I don't like this game at all. Ick! Who picks the schedule? I would've never put this game on in a prime time spot. The Titans are better then the Jaggie-wars, so that's my pick. Enough said, no reason to talk about this one. Tennenenensnensnensee 27 Jags 14

That's my picks. Good day.