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The biggest bye week of the season is here. For those in survivor pools, this makes for a tough week. To date, I’ve used DET, CIN, DAL, ATL, PIT and NYJ respectively each week. This week I’m going with my first spread pick: the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings -6
The Vikes are legit. Gone are the days of Culpepper to Moss (sigh), but the dominating rushing threat of AP lives on. By now you’ve heard of Arizona’s O-Line troubles. They have allowed an NFL-high 23 sacks and the Vikings have this jorts-wearing guy named Jared Allen. He’s aiming to put Skelton in the hospital next to his beat up buddy Kolb. Ponder has been impressive in his sophomore campaign so far, and he’s utilizing Harvin as often as he can. I think Skelton continues to struggle in his 3rd game of the year (2nd start) and the Vikes win easily.
Cowboys -2
I normally don’t take road favorite...
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Blaine Gabbert,
Maurice Jones-Drew
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars
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