Ready for a BounceBack!

With hat in hand, we are back to try and win some victories for week 9. After our stunning week 7, we collapsed in week 8.

We went a lousy 2:3 in the Circa Millions and Westgate Supercontest. Just like Frank, the original George said, ‘You’re riding high in April, shot down in May.’

We were riding high in week 7 and got totally shot down in week 8. For week 9, we will pick ourselves up and get back in the race. 

Recap:

Westgate Supercontest and Circa Millions 2:3

• Houston -3 (LOSS)

  
  



• Green Bay pk (LOSS)

  
  



• Washington +6.5 (LOSS)

  
  



• Detroit -8.5 (Covered)

  
  



• Miami -9 (Covered)

  
  

But we actually did a little better in the Beat the Point Spread Pigskin Pick ‘Em at the Snoqualmie casino in Washington State. And by the hair of our chinny chin chins, we are still in first place there.

We did 3:2 at our local home casino.

• Houston -3 (LOSS)

  
  



• Washington +6.5 (LOSS)

  
  



• Detroit -8.5 (Covered)

  
  



• Seattle -2.5 (Covered)

  
  



• Cincinnati +6 (Covered)

  
  

Plus, we are still in the Circa Survivor contest because we took the Chargers, and they beat the Bears.  

Circa Survivor Week 9:

• We are considering taking the Browns (against AZ) or the Saints (against Chicago). We have already taken a lot of the top-ranking teams so far. But we are still in the game, which is what matters to us. We are leaning more toward Cleaveland right now, but still have a little time to change our minds. 

  
  

Week 9 ATS Leans:

Buffalo Bills:

• Yes, this could be a shoot-out, but I love getting points on the Bills. They had a long week since that Thursday night game. And this is a good letdown spot after Dallas won hugely against the mediocre Rams team. And my handicapping shows this as more of a +.5 or pick‘em game. I like the added value for the Bills.

  
  

New York Jets: 

• The Jets have done really well, considering their star QB was out the first game of the season. But there are some amazing players on that Jets team. This is a good letdown spot for the Chargers after the win against the Bears. Plus, traveling west to the east coast can be tough for the Chargers. And I have this game at more of a pick’em. The Jets are an at-home dawg, getting points on Monday night.  I’ll take the Jets. 

  
  

Washington Commanders:

• While the Commanders let me down last week (I know, I know that was on me), I am still ready to retake the Commanders this week. I have Washington as a +1. So I am all about taking the points (+3.5) for Washington. And still can’t say I have a lot of faith in NE at the moment.

  
  

Cleveland Browns:

• I really like the Browns in this spot. They are at home, and they are ready to bounce back after their loss to Seattle in week 8. Arizona has a rookie quarterback. So, the strong Browns defense will have that new QB scrambling all over the place. While -8 is a lot of points to pay, I actually have the Browns at -11. So I like the value on the Browns. 

  
  

Right now, I only have four leans. I need to work on the numbers and think/talk more about the other games. Maybe LV, bc we loved the new coach, Antonio Pierce’s talk at the press conference. Maybe the LA Rams if Matty Stafford plays, or perhaps KC as a bounce-back in Germany against Miami. Not sure yet, but I can say for sure Wa Dawgs is ready to change that week 8 tune and get back on top in week 9!

Thank you for listening to the WA DAWGS podcast, and wishing you all a great week 9 of NFL football.