Frey's NFL Week 12 locks of the week

My friend Brian suggested to me that I rename this blog “The 2-2 blog”.

Screw you Brian.

Now that we've cleared that up, let’s pick some games!

Cincinnati @ Houston (-1)

In this game you have 2 very different yet mediocre teams.

For the most part, when the Texans play, people who watch the game sum it up with a resounding “meh.”

Conversely, the Bengals fluctuate between looking like the 85’ Bears and any team from Detroit circa 1966 to 1989.

Since Cincinnati looked great last week while trouncing the Saints on the road, history dictates that they will suck this week.

As surely as “Rock” beats “Scissors”, “Meh” beats “Sucks.”

Detroit @ New England (-6)

As much as I despise these guys, I am compelled to admit a grudging respect for the way they play the game.

They are always well-coached.

They always seemed pissed off.

They Cheat.

They have a stud TE who throws opposing players into NBC camera pits and says things like:

 “He was just yappin’ at me the whole time so I took him and threw him out of the club.”

Suh might like to stomp on people’s junk but nobody is more of a beast than Gronk.

Jacksonville (+14) @ Indianapolis

I don’t care where they are playing or what the records are.  Nobody in the NFL, and I mean NOBODY, comes into a game at 6-4 and lays 14 points.

I have no idea what the final outcome of this game might be, but I cannot sit idly by and watch people take the Colts.

Consider this my public service of the week.

Arizona @ Seattle (-5)

I believe it was Hank Hill who said “When it comes down between the brain and the heart, don’t do what your heart says.  Your heart is your brain’s employee.”

My brain says that Arizona is 9-1, has a great defense, and is the best coached team in football.   Surely they will cover the spread at the very least right?

My heart, on the other hand, tells me that Seattle knows that they have to show up big this week or they are out of the playoffs.

Sorry Mr. Hill, I’m going with the gut this week and taking the ‘Hawks.

Last Week:  2-2

Season Record against the Spread:  25-19