Back from the States where I witnessed the Jets go 3-0 for the first time in a few years and the 3rd time in their history. QB Mark Sanchez is the first rookie in the history of the NFL to go 3-0. It was a good game, if not explosive. Jets look very solid. I did well to avoid the overs/unders on the game - I put the game spread at 43pts, there was 41pts, and as I thought there would be only 35 I didnt play.
I was well on the button last week profiting +4.11pts from my 3 bets.
Jacksonville won by 7pts at 17/10 +1.7pts
49ers in Minnesota was probably the game of the season so far culminating in a bit of Brett Favre magic as the Vikings prevailed 27-24 with a TD with 2 seconds left. The 51 points was as I predicted, and I got evens (over 40.5) with Boylesports +1.0pts
The treble was easy money = ok 1.41pts is not massive but if you made that your bet of the weekend a 7/5 sure thing is not to be sniffed at - Cowboys winning by 14, Giants winning 24-0 at Buccs, Chargers winning by 10 in Miami +1.41pts
My joy at seeing these results was tempered by finding out that despite scoring a whopping 120pts in my ESPN Fantasy League, I still got beat. GGGRRRR. Stout NYC is a great sports bar just near Madison Square Garden - after the Jets match I was able to watch 6 NFL matches simultaneously, as well as Premiership highlights and baseball as well. Sports Heaven I think it is called. I have been to this bar on each of my 3 trips to New York - i highly recommend it - a great selection of beer and grub too.
So what will happen in Week 4? My first instinct is that the Jets at the Saints will be a low scorer with Rex Ryan's Gang-Green stopping the Drew Brees train in its tracks. I don't want to get carried away by the Jets hype, but I think they can realistically hold the Saints to 24 points and that makes the 46pts over/under market very interesting.
I think the Jets could win the game and the 13/5 straight bet with Ladbrokes and the 6.5pts even money bet offered by Totesport really appeal to me. But I will stick with the overs and unders market.
RECOMMENDATION: JETS & SAINTS UNDER 46.5pts 9/10 CORAL
Not a lot to like about Tennessee and if I am honest Dallas at the weekend and I think there will be at least one of these 2 teams beaten and will go for Jacksonville and Denver to continue their good form by taking them on the spreads.
RECOMMENDATION: BRONCOS +2.5pts 11/10 Totesport
RECOMMENDATION: JAGUARS +2.5pts 11/10 Totesport
NFL 2009/2010 Season: 7 bets 4 wins Profit +2.02pts (MARGIN 29%)
NFL 2008/09 Season: 22 bets; 13 wins; Profit +7.62pts (MARGIN 35%)
NFL 2009 YTD 12 bets; 6 wins; Profit +3.72pts (MARGIN 31%)
Brilliant Photos Lad, I Say Helen was delighted to see you following the cheerleaders round. Vikings for a narrow win this week with Farve looking to hit the packers hard.
Posted by: Daniel | October 02, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Cheers Danny boy, get to Stout it's a good pub
Posted by: johnnymoyles | October 02, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Nice one Johnny, looks like you had good seats.
Nothing much doing for me this week but I'm tempted by Detroit getting 10.
Posted by: Ken | October 03, 2009 at 10:50 AM
detrot got whooped again ken
i have the niners defence in my NFL.com team and they have scored me 43+ and counting so far tonight
and i have broncos defense in espn - they are rolling and have held dallas to 10pts with 5 mins to go
so 10-10 dalls v broncos
jets at new orleans is only 34 pts (held saints to 24 like i said)
jacksonville millered tennessee
hoping that romo fucks up again watch this space 5 mins to go
Posted by: johnnymoyles | October 05, 2009 at 12:02 AM
and as soon as i typed it romo is sacked
he is useless in fairness
i follow the cowboys too - they are my 'first love' in NFL but i dont like this quarterback
no jessica or terrell to blame now
Posted by: johnnymoyles | October 05, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Aye, Lions thumped, 34-24 down when Stafford out of the game with a dislocated kneecap.
Surprised by Dallas as the Broncos had only played dross so far but the Cowboys are pretty poor on the road. Not sure if they have any alternative to Romo either.
Big game tonight, I have Rodgers at QB and the Vikings D in the fantasy ... I don't know who the f*ck to cheer for!
Posted by: Ken | October 05, 2009 at 12:54 PM
i didnt watch last night (too late) but looks like brett is really firing at present
so my week 4: 3 bets 3 wins profit +3.10
NFL 2009/2010 Season: 10 bets 7 wins Profit +5.12pts (MARGIN 51%)
NFL 2008/09 Season: 22 bets; 13 wins; Profit +7.62pts (MARGIN 35%)
NFL 2009 YTD 15 bets; 9 wins; Profit +6.82pts (MARGIN 45%)
must keep this up
Posted by: johnnymoyles | October 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Thats good going Johnny, keep it going mate.
Posted by: Ken | October 06, 2009 at 12:45 PM