In predicting NFL games one cannot eliminate losses. The key is to limit them. That was our last week. We were due an off week and got one _ at 7-6 overall and 5-7-1 against the spread _ but not so awful as to make a major dent in what continues a strong season for us both ways. Our week began perfectly with a rare exact-score bull's-eye on Thursday night and ended with a great Monday night with Rams winning and Chiefs covering. But in-between not enough went right, though we did have Raiders-with-points at Arizona. (Bengals-Ravens stayed off the board for the tie). Here's how tough this can be: Houston beat Washington 23-21. We had Houston winning 24-20. That's two points from an exact score _ but we lost it against the spread. No complaints. Bounce-back time!
(Note: Thanksgiving Day picks were At Lions (+4) over Bears, 24-21; At Cowboys (-7 {) over Redskins, 23-13; and At Saints (-13) over Falcons, 48-20.)
