Dome, Packers Collapse

Just got back from playing poker overnight at Chocktaw after interviewing Bill Simmons yesterday, & got some bets down.

I took JACKSONVILLE(-4)over oakland. This is the kind of line where I try to fade the favorite, but I'm all about going against West Coast teams traveling to the opposite coast. Especially when the West sucks. The Jags are playing well, and could win their way into the playoffs.

cincinnati(+9)over PITTSBURGH I'm willing to concede that Cincy sucks, though it may seem less so if you didn't expect much from them in the first place. The Bengals always seem to play tough against their own division though, and the Steelers haven't exactly been setting the world on fire. Give me the 9 points.

Darren McFadden just took one to the house. Raiders, 7-0. That flushing sound is me losing money. That creaking sound is the Colts sneaking into the playoffs through the back door.

tampa bay(-3)over WASHINGTON Not crazy about giving points on the road. This is one of those bets I talk myself into because of fantasy football. I've been debating between Chris Ivory, Steve Johnson, Mike Williams (TB) and LeGarrette Blount for my flex all week. It turns out the 'Skins are 28th against the pass, and 27th against the run. I started Blount.

I've taken DALLAS(+4)over philadelphia. This game opened at 3.5. The vig seems to indicate that this line will bring in some Cowboy money, so I don't think we'll see 4.5. Dallas has been playing well, and I continue to think Phily is a public team right now, especially since Michael Vick is leading the Pro Bowl voting for all positions.

The roof of the Metrodome has collapsed under the weight of an assload of snow. Previously the game was delayed until Monday because of the snow. Now it's delayed, and will be played at Detroit's Ford Field. Will this negate Minnesota's home field advantage? Will the Giants prolonged traveling take it's toll? Where will the Vikes play their remaining home games?

For now there is no line. Once the oddsmakers figure out the above, and whether or not Brett Favre will play, we'll see a line.