NFL Pigskin Pigsplosion Preview Week 5
NFL, Pigskin Pigsplosion October 9th. 2009, 1:15pm
This Sunday might be the worst slate of football games since the UFL premiered. Did you see those uniforms? I was perplexed. What were the designers thinking? Were they thinking? More thoughts on the UFL after the jump.
Just kidding. Boy, I hope that didn’t backfire and no one clicked the jump. Who gives a shit about the UFL? Let’s talk about Zombieland.
I saw it yesterday and it was great. It had me laughing from start to finish and on top of that, it was pretty badass. When the movie was ending I was ready to run through a brick wall. It just got me ready to take action. If you’re a zombie you better hope you don’t run into me today.
The entire cast – though small – was excellent. Emma Stone looked incredible, though her makeup was surprisingly flawless for post-apocalypse. Though he was good, I’m still not sure how I feel about this Jesse Eisenberg kid. I saw Adventureland this summer and really liked it. I loved Zombieland. Eisenberg was the lead in both films. He was good, but… I don’t know. Is it because in both films he’s pursuing girls that are way to hot for him? Do I just not like his demeanor? I really don’t know. If he keeps making good movies, I guess I’ll get past it.
Conclusion: Zombieland is a must-see that I’m considering seeing again in theaters.
Bye Week
The Bears, Packers, Saints and Chargers are all off this week. Believe me, you’ll notice they’re missing this week. The Hazean has some plug-and-play suggestions if your fantasy team was hit this week. Funny story – I have Aaron Rogers in a 2-QB league so I needed a replacement. I tried to pick up Jake Delhomme, but someone with a higher wavier-priority claimed him. It’s been 2 days and I still can’t believe that happened.
Pigsplosive Video of the Week
The Jake Delhomme Memorial Fraud of the Week Award
Mark Sanchez! Three picks and 138 yards against the Saints last week. How can you not love this young man? And he’s a dirty player!
The Ben Roethlisberger Game Manager of the Week Award
Shaun Hill barely beat out Jay Cutler this week. Hill went 14-24 for 152 yards and two scores last Sunday. All he literally had to do was take the snap and fall over each play and the 49ers still would have crushed the hapless Rams. The Niners’ defense scored 3 times.
The “Is Drew Brees Married?” Pointless Hot Chick of the Week
Thank you Esquire. You’re good people.
Picksplosion’em
Last Week: 7-7
Overall: 31-31
I know I’m not hitting with the regularity that Artie is, but I need you to stick with me. I was like 75 percent picking straight winners last year. Seriously. You can look it up.
Warning: The Following Match Ups Are Gruesome and May Not Be Suitable For Younger Audiences. Parent Discretion is Advised.
Cincinnati (+9.5) over BALTIMORE
The Bengals get their first opponent with a pulse this season. Yeah, I went there, Steelers’ fans.
Minnesota (-10.5) over ST LOUIS
Brett Favre hasn’t had fun out there since Monday. I don’t care who you are, that’s a long time to go without having fun out there.
Pittsburgh (-11.5) over DETROIT
In Detroit its more likely that the television in your hotel won’t work properly.
KANSAS CITY (+9.5) over Dallas
Aren’t these teams supposed to be good? No? OK.
GIANTS (-16.5) over Oakland
David Carr will be the Raiders’ worst nightmare.
PHILADELPHIA (-14.5) over Tampa Bay
Kevin Kolb has thrown for something like 2000 yards in the last couple games. He’ll be listed as the emergency third-stringer Sunday. WILDCAT!
Washington (+4.5) over CAROLINA
If you watch this game you will end up with a death wish like Opie on Sons of Anarchy.
Cleveland (+6.5) over BUFFALO
I have friends who are fans of both teams. I don’t know why.
SAN FRANCISCO (-2.5) over Atlanta
Can the Falcons shut out the San Francisco defense?
Houston (+5.5) over ARIZONA
Two awesome teams that have sucked this year.
SEATTLE (_) over Jacksonville
It’s like the NFL just decided to get every single shitty game out of the way in Week 5. It’s OK if you have some yardwork to get done before the winter.
New England (-3.5) over DENVER
This is the one game between two teams that are decent. Bask in the glory of this game.
Indianapolis (-3.5) over TENNESSEE
Why does the NFL schedule all the Colts’ games at night? It doesn’t seem fair.
Jets (-1.5) over MIAMI
Remember that game where the Dolphins had a lead and the Jets came back? Best Monday Night Football game ever. At least it was the best ever as of 2002. Still a classic game.
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October 9th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
That group of games is more embarrassing than this hat.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Go Bills! Brownies going down
October 9th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Best Dolphins/Jets game ever was back in the early 80’s and they did the game without announcers.
/ask your fathers about it
October 9th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Real friends, or fake internet friends?
October 9th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
@Hernia
That was the best model they could find? Dude looks like he just puked after a night of eating garbage under a highway.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Oh no you didn’t!!
October 9th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
He’d fit in well at a Jets game. As for that hat, it’s risky, but I’m definitely getting that sweatshirt.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I don’t understand how that Indy line hasn’t moved. Who in their right mind is willing to take TEN plus a FG? I’d need at least a TD before considering it.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I was 5. You’re old.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Sarah, from the Coors Light fantasy minute has a hell of a rack.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Sarah, from the Coors Light fantasy minute has a hell of a rack.
I love that chick. She reads stupid stuff she doesn’t understand. It’s hilarious. I just want her to unbutton one button.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
That Eisenberg kid looks like the love child of Andy Samberg and Michael Cera.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
This
October 9th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Yes I am. I attended the NFL Championship game in Philly where Chuck Bednarick sat on Jim Taylor until the clock ran out, as the Eagles beat the Packers.
/61 in 9 days
October 9th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Cabbage – You are my new favorite poster. You make me feel young!!! Occasionally, the young hipsters around here need a firm slap of history…
October 9th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
dammit,
that quote was supposed to say I was 5. You’re old.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Fun fact: They used to play NFL games with white footballs with black stripes. I think it made it easier to see the ball on black and white TV.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I have real life friends who like the Bills and Browns. 1 of each.
The412 – I hate on Pittsburgh because I love Pittsburgh.
/actually indifferent about the city
October 9th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
block quotes can be difficult for old people
October 9th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I’m only 26.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
see “Rodger Dodger” and you’ll see why he’s cast in those rolls.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
great job!
/tim and eric
October 9th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
And you can work the interwebs, good for you! Nurse, extra jell-o for that man!! My mom just plays those yahoo/popcap games all day.
/I was drunk in the french qtr. during Favre’s only Superbowl win in Nawlins. Packer fans will always have a spot in my heart.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
cabbage is one of my faves on here (kindred spirits) AND a Bills fan. Doesn’t get any better. Happy birthday from a “kid” in his 40’s-lol
btw: I went to the Doc this morning, and I have a staph infection. The Browns are upset that I won’t suit up for them against my Bills, and Mrs. JPQ is upset it isn’t a case like Lt Winslow had
October 9th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Imagine if they let them play home games at night (other than against the Pats) like they used to.
Love that movie. He’s great in The Squid and the Whale, too. Actually, that movie itself is great. Kicking & Screaming, Squid and the Whale…and then Margot at the Wedding. Well, hitting home runs two out of your first three at bats is still pretty good.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
sorry to hear that, jpq. Also, I’m also sorry to say.. no more old jokes about you. You no longer serve any purpose here. The old, Bills fan role has been filled. Thanks for the memories, tho.
/34′d
October 9th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Really, I’m fine with people taking shots at my city and/or team. It goes with being home to the 6 time World Champions!
/fist pump
//I have no idea why some people think Steeler fans are ass-hats.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
All you need to know about the Sunday night game is that in the add for it in the USA today there is a picture of Kerry Collins handing the ball off.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
browns are beating the bills this week…BOOK IT.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
//I have no idea why some people think Steeler fans are ass-hats.
grab a mirror and read sports blogs. that ought to clue you in
/kidding
October 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
that should pop up on spencer’s radar.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
The extremely short descriptions made me think Artie wrote this, but then I realized some of them were actually mildly humorous.
Pretty weak slate this weekend, both college and pro.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
NFL should give us another free week of RedZone to make up for the suckitude of this week’s scheduled games.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
alright Spencer, name it. no banning or nothing like that
October 9th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
not ARE…WEAR. wear asshats.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Of course, I say that with tongue firmly in cheek. Most of the people who actually go to the games at Heinz Field are dbags of the first order. I hate those people too.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
browns are beating the bills this week…BOOK IT.
spencer: I pray you are right. If it’s a blowout, Special Teams Coach Bobby Aprill will the interim coach by the end of the 4th quarter. They’ll take Jauron out on the Kevin Everett Memorial John Deere transport vehicle.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
CoRM* and I have been friends since we roomed together while covering the 2008 Olchimpics for Grit Magazine.
*proves how long we’ve been besties
October 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
@bsanders: Campbell Scott did a Q&A at a little film festival where Rodger Dodger had a regional premiere. really cool guy. had nothing nice to say about david mamet. had a lot of nice things to say about jesse eisenberg though.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
The extremely short descriptions made me think Artie wrote this, but then I realized some of them were actually mildly humorous.
That made me laught out loud. Something the Artie picks have never done.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
The free RedZone was pretty good last weekend, even those the bastards didn’t show the late games, but no way in hell am I even paying $1.50 for this crappy weekend.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
The firewall seems to be blocking the Coors Light Fantasy Minute today. I’ll have to waste that 60 seconds at home.
Everyone see this ad for Bud Lime? Funny.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
worst movie of all time
October 9th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Wheres Artie?
October 9th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
You’re going to hell for that one jpq.
/I’ll be waiting with a cold Genny Cream Ale.
October 9th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Jeez, he hadn’t worked with Mamet in like 15 years, must’ve had a REALLY bad experience. Then again, just by listening to the dialogue Mamet writes you can tell he’s probably an ass.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
There have been two live-action Transformers movies.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Preach on 412. I can’t even take sports radio in PGH because of the call-in portion of the show.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
/I’ll be waiting with a cold Genny Cream Ale.
cabbage: Genny Screamers! a night of those (esp pitchers) and you shat mashed potatoes for 10 days
/TMI’d
October 9th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
“Singles” was awesome. Extremely dated, but still a cool movie.
/Steve, don’t come yet.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
irish…im too smart to actually bet on the browns.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Take that, Sanchaise!
/ Angry (happy) Saints fan with nothing better to do’d
October 9th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
no biggie spencer. just wanted to check with ya
October 9th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Rodger Dodger was an excellent movie.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
yeah, he hinted his writing was terrible and his directing style was worse, can’t be a good combo to deal with as an actor. you could almost see his answer break the heart of the kid who asked, who was a big david mamet fan.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Anyone here a Chromeo fan? I think I want to buy an album and want recommendations.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Are they really talking about the possibility of allowing him to head coach JPQ? The St. Louis Media LOVES them some Bobby April, always talk about how he deserves a chance to head coach.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
oh yeah and i forgot about juwanna man
October 9th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
worst movie of all time
There have been two live-action Transformers movies.
I just saw an ad yesterday that informed me that the second one was the movie of the year. I’ve never seen such an ad for Margot at the Wedding. Game. Set. Match.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I’ve heard he’s a shitty director. Most of his plays don’t translate well to the scream because of the way he’s dialogue’s structured, the actorly ping-pong rhythm of it. And they’re all set in only one or two locations, which isn’t very cinematic. There was one with Dennis Franz and Dustin Hoffman on the other night that was hard to watch. But his screenplays that aren’t based on plays (Wag the Dog, State and Main) are really good.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Damn, I have a lotta typos going on today.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
i liked heist, and the spanish prisoner was really good until i saw usual suspects. State and Main was good, but for the most part I don’t get the attraction to what he does.
can’t wait to see what he’s doing with this one:
Joan of Bark: The Dog That Saved France
October 9th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Are they really talking about the possibility of allowing him to head coach JPQ? The St. Louis Media LOVES them some Bobby April, always talk about how he deserves a chance to head coach.
Wilson really likes the guy, and Perry Fewell, the DC, hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire w/ the Bills D. Again, I’m talking interim, where you kinda need some continuity from the current staff.
Jim Haslett (ex-1980’s Bill) has wanted this job for 10 years, and, while I’m not saying he would be a good pick, Wilson hates him so he wouldn’t be considered until he’s dead (ie next season)
October 9th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Haslett, a member of the famed Bermuda Triangle defense, is probably the one coach who could bring some spirit back to the Bills.
Now if there was only some way to bring back Bill Polian.
/talkin’ proud, talkin’ proud
October 9th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Chromeo is a Montreal based electrofunk duo whose music is described as “a shameless return to the glistening, sex-saturated synth-pop which ruled the eighties.”
The duo is composed of P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) on keyboards, synthesizers, and talk box, and Dave 1 (David Macklovitch) on guitar and lead vocals. The two childhood friends jokingly describe themselves as “the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture.
/jmorris
October 9th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
cabbage: There’s a big split on Haslett. People LOVED him when they were looking to replace Wade Phillips (young, fiery ex-Bill). Now he’s an older, not too successful in a few places ex-head coach. You know how that works.
I’d take him over Jauron in a heartbeat, but if there’s some young gun out there, I’d rather have him. We always go with the older, cerebral white guys (that our 91 y/o owner is comfortable with)
October 9th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
In the time Jim Haslett was in St. Louis pretty much the last word I would have used to describe him would be “cerebral”. For some reason he still does ads for a local lawyer here. Those are pretty great. I don’t know why he’d leave the UFL.
October 9th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
dirty Sanchez.. hehe. Name fits perfectly, IMO.
October 9th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I can’t decide which is more pointless and annoying: TBL’s weekly OH MAN TEH JETS R AWSOME LOOK @ SANCHEEZ’S KOOL HAT!!!!11one!! post, or CRM’s weekly OH MAN TEH JETS SUK AM I RITE D00DZ LOLZ!!!!11one!! post.
October 10th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Good week to throw money at bets I say with the current board …I’ll hit it perhaps for real this time too after getting my instincts back on track with the NFL last weekend.
This is about as good as the board will get for awhile odds are, as the handicappers as last weekend getting so good.
NFL
Week 4 2-0 +$17.25
Season To Date 10-7-1 -$2.70 / see important note below!
Real Season To Date 1-2 -$35.00
$21 NE -3
$12 NYJ/MIA O36.5
$11 DAL -8
$7 SF -2.5
If anything bet also perhaps against my NFL over/under, for previous such bets on them accounted for six of the paper losses so far this season plus the push.
Alternatively I have been rockin’ it ATS on paper at 10-1! No foolin’!
My only spread loss? AZ -2 over Indianapolis.