Quote: For me,  the decision probably will come down to the Cowboys  ( Bears ) or the Dolphins ( Browns ).  

 

 Right now,  I'm not confident in the Lions chances of pulling off an upset in Green Bay the 2nd straight season.    The team's injury situation is now acute,  at least for the time being.   Yet,  the likelihood of the Lions finally winning in Green Bay last season was less than it is this year.   The point spread difference reflects that.   Also,  this is a divisional game and the Packers are not quite in sync on Offense.   Having said all of this,  I admit my objectivity is at least somewhat limited with this game and all Lions games.

 

 The Bills looked horrible for most of their game against the Jets.  With 10 days off though,  the Bills already in desperation mode,  and the game being in suburban Buffalo,   there's enough doubt that this game won't be my selection.   I expect Arizona to win but wouldn't be shocked by an upset. 

 

 Miami is very tempting against Cleveland.   My two concerns are the Dolphins haven't demonstrated that they are a relatively comfortable selection against any team and the Browns have an x factor at QB in rookie Cody Kessler.  

 

 I'm probably going to select Dallas.   The Cowboys are at home.  And a Bears team with many talent/ experience issues to begin with was hit very hard by injuries last night.   

 

Yeah, I guess I should have included Cowboys. Bears looked terrible and Brian Hoyer will likely be their QB next week. I have confidence in the Cowboys getting better later in the year and am not so confident in the Dolphins doing the same. That is why I am leaning towards getting Miami off my board as soon as possible.

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