Two NFL Predictions

The NFC North will remain the same at the top this weekend.

Tonight the Packers a 3 point favorite, will win in Detroit vs the Lions.

Packers 29 Lions 17

On Sunday the Vikings in a game considered even, will win at home vs the two time defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks .

Seattle exceeded the point spread with a late touchdown last week vs the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Not a good omen for Seattle.

Vikings 26 Seahawks 21.

My criticism of Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin’s cowardly decision to kick a field goal has nothing to do with the spread.

Actually Steelers’ bettors applauded Tomlin’s decision. It just happened a “would be” (cue the great broadcast Marty Glickman, but the lines were not clear and there is horrible static, make that all powerful Jim Nantz) Seattle receiver broke a play for a touchdown that “covered” the spread (better to deal in other spreads such as those that cover bagels or bread.)

That receiver is more than a “would be.” He is Doug Baldwin.

Oh the human brain especially regarding sex, gambling and eating! Anyway the above pictured pumpkin spread on a bagel is as good as a late cover the spread touchdown. In the long run, it is much better. Heed the great Arnold Wexler’s words–“without gambling football is soccer.” Alas, that was not meant as praise though futbol/soccer is a great sport, not without its problems, but one without Bronxville (the town with nary a Chanukah light) resident Roger Goodell at its helm.