Forbes Money in the Bank NFL Picks

in Sports by cx2020 — September 17, 2009 at 9:13 pm | 8 comments

Some of you may wonder what the name cx2020 means. I could tell you that it means “I see (C) the unknown (the algebraic variable “X”) with 20/20 vision (2020) and it would be true. But since actions speak louder than words, I plan to show you the meaning of cx2020 by unveiling my awesome powers of prognostication though weekly NFL football picks.

Each week (for entertainment purposes only) I will predict the outcome of the NFL’s games and give you one Money in the Bank guaranteed game and one upset special.

Unfortunately, I won’t have in-house “who makes the best picks” competition this week. I assume this is because my fellow Forbes Ave bloggers cower in fear of the awesome power that is my prognostication skill, but perhaps it’s because I never asked them to participate.

Without further ado, here are your Forbes Avenue Picks for Week 2:

Houston at Tennessee (-6.5): Tennessee. Houston’s overrated offense will be shut down for the second weekend in a row.

New Orleans at Philadelphia (even): New Orleans. The Eagles are a mess.

Carolina at Atlanta (-6): Atlanta. As long as Jake Delhomme is the qb, go against Carolina.

Minnesota at Detroit (+10): Detroit. The losing streak continues for at least another week, but the team will still cover.

Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers (-9.5): Green Bay. Green Bay has too many tools. Cincy has too few.

Oakland at Kansas City (-3): Kansas City. The Chiefs offense will out pace the Raiders, Cassel or no Cassel.

New England at NY Jets (+4): New England. The Jets are talking way too much trash to the wrong team. I would not allow children under 17 to watch this game without an adult.

St. Louis at Washington (-10): Washington. My Money in the Bank pick of the week. This line might scare mere mortals but the Skins have a lot to prove and will avenge last years fluke loss to the Rams.

Arizona at Jacksonville (-3.0): Jacksonville. Arizona does not play well on the east coast.

Seattle at San Francisco (+1.0): Seattle. Critical game for two teams that will both pass the Cards in the division this year.

Tampa Bay at Buffalo (-5.0): Tampa. Buffalo played their hearts out last week. This week they get their hearts ripped out.

Pittsburgh at Bears (+3.0) UPSET SPECIAL!: Bears. Both teams are missing their defensive leader, but only one has the offensive weapons to take advantage.

Baltimore at San Diego (-3.0): Baltimore. With LT, maybe the Bolts have a shot. Without him, they become one dimensional bird feed for the Ravens.

Cleveland at Denver (-3.0): Denver. Denver won on a miracle play last week. The real blessing is getting to face Cincy and Cleveland to start the season.

NY Giants at Dallas (-3.0): Cowboys. New season. New stadium. Romo is going to light it up in prime time this weekend.

Indianapolis at Miami (+4.0): Colts. Even With Gonzalez hurt, Wayne, Addai and Clark will have their way with the Dolphins. No Tom Greene-o.

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negrostotle
2009-09-18
03:00:34
Pittsburgh at Bears (+3.0) UPSET SPECIAL!: Bears. Both teams are missing their defensive leader, but only one has the offensive weapons to take advantage.

Good to see your hatred of the Steelers isn't clouding your judgment. Who are the Bears offensive weapons? That guy who used to play corner back and now plays wide receiver? Devin Hester can't return punts on offense.
cx2020
2009-09-18
08:48:52
Sorry Negro, that's my upset special. An unbiased selection reserved for the most statistically significant predicted upset of the week.

Had I trashed Santonio "So High" Holmes or Ben "The White Kobe Bryant" Roethlisberger you might could say there was hatred there.

But the Steelers offense was pretty crappy until the 4th Qtr and the Bears are gonna get Forte and Olsen going this week. Plus the Steelers suck.
griffn
2009-09-18
10:32:22
First of all, cx2020 might be the worst handle of all time. It sounds like an insurance plan for eyeglasses.

Second, I can't tell if these picks are serious. The Redskins covering a ten-point spread is your Money in the Bank pick? There's a very good chance the Redskins won't even score ten points this weekend, let alone cover that. And some of these explanations are pure comedy. How do the Chargers become one-dimensional without LT when Darren Sproles is clearly the better running back in that offense right now? How do the Bears have better weapons than the Steelers when their number one receiver is a cornerback and when Jay Cutler typically spends his Sundays looking like this?

I look forward to coming back here on Monday and mocking the accuracy of this post. I'll be surprised if you get half these picks right.
forbesave
2009-09-18
12:56:33
week 2 NFL picks http://bit.ly/2JLn0L #nfl #nflpicks #sports #sblog

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Lil' Brother
2009-09-18
17:38:41
Upset special: Houston over tennesse (yeah i still hate kerry collins for being racist, and more importantly - not throwing to randy moss when in oakland)

Youre ok on New Orleans, ATL , Minny, and GB

then the crack starts to show. KC goes down at home.

New england has been exposed, but the jets are still run by Mark Sanchez. so you are safe.

AmerIndians have asked The supreme court to consider the racism of the name...a sign that the curse will begin to be lifted...Washington Warriors by 20.

Did you forget that Arizona was in the superbowl last year? Jaguars oversleep having wet dreams about Tebow. Zona by 2 scores

You were fooled by the hawks win over the rams. 49ers by 3 at home

Buffalo had to give away that game in NE. TO scores thrice in home debut, buff 28-13

Bears over Steelers? HAHAHAHAHAHA did james harrison also get hurt? Did you forget that Big Ben is taking a page out of the Kobe playbook and playing so everyone forgets he is a rapist? Cutler continues to try and distract the NFL about how bad Jake is playing in Carolina, leads his team to 0-2. Tuesday, Bears trade for brandon marshall and go on a three week scoring bonanza.

Baltimore is a sound pick. Which just brings into great relief how suspect picking denver is. Will another Act Of God save them this week? Nope.

Picking the Cowgirls is a sin against your ancestors. I wont forgive you...are you wearing a TO throwback right now?

Indy looked suspect but the wildcat irritates me.

Get your stationary ready as you are going to need to apologize after this weeks picks!
cx2020
2009-09-19
07:58:49
Griffn,

1) I know women think about my handle, but why you? Ask Vanna for another 'I' and spell your name right.

2) You already displayed your bias with your "hapless, pathetic Washington Redskins" comment. All I see is a lot of jibber jabber and no picks from you. Scared?

"How do the Bears have better weapons than the Steelers when their number one receiver is a cornerback and when Jay Cutler typically spends his Sundays looking like this?"

You tell me. I didn't ignore the o-line and stick with back up running backs during the offseason. Or not sign Mike Vick cuz my QB has the self-esteem of Jaycee Lee Dugard. Tell Omar Epps to stop getting beard shape-ups every day and get Ben in some counseling.
negrostotle
2009-09-20
17:17:12
Holy Crap. its currently 5:17 on the east coast. and i went back and looked at these picks.

You are definitely the Bernie Madoff of football picks. "Lock of the week"? the Redskins probably should have lost that game.
griffn
2009-09-21
03:20:42
cx2020,

I put all my money in the bank on your "Money In the Bank" pick of the week and now I don't have any money in the bank.