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Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:29 pm EDT

Over the Lines: Is this the week Detroit finally gets a win?

By Chris Chase

Over the Lines is Shutdown Corner's weekly looks at NFL point spreads. It was late in getting started this year because it doesn't work, drive in a car, ride in a car, handle money or roll on Shabbos.

Washington Redskins (-6.5) at Detroit Lions -- The bums won't always lose. The woeful Lions, they of the 19-game losing streak, rookie quarterback and empty stadium, have become a trendy pick this weekend to get their first victory since 2007. Cole, Robinson and Silver are all picking Detroit. So is Peter King and the slew of "experts" at CBSSports.com. That's a pretty big bandwagon to be filled solely on the basis of getting out to an early lead against the Vikings. But with all the success rookie signal callers have had in the past two years, I'd put nothing past John Stafford.

Atlanta Falcons (+4) at New England Patriots -- The Falcons are 2-0, the Patriots should be 0-2. The Falcons quarterback looks like the NFL's next big thing. The Patriots quaterback looks like the NFL's last big thing. The line of this game accurately reflects this. So why does it still feel like the Falcons aren't a worthy adversary? Maybe it's because Arthur Blank pushes around phonies in wheelchairs. I've seen a lot of spinals in my days, and I'm certain that goldbricker can walk.)

Miami Dolphins (+6) at San Diego Chargers -- Say what you will about the tenets of the Wildcat, Norv Turner, but at least it's an ethos.

Kansas City Chiefs (OFF) at Philadelphia Eagles -- Sure, Michael Vick(notes) may be sorry. But the true test is whether he'd bring Cynthia and Marty Ackerman's Pomeranian bowling.

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  1. Houda
    1. Posted by Houda Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:58 pm EDT

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    I am the walrus
  2. trebek78
    2. Posted by trebek78 Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:09 pm EDT

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    STFU Donny. You're out of your element.
  3. alcohen83
    3. Posted by alcohen83 Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:11 pm EDT

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    V.I Lenin!
  4. Dynamo38
    4. Posted by Dynamo38 Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:36 pm EDT

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    Her life is in your hands dude
  5. Erock
    5. Posted by Erock Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:38 pm EDT

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    Redskins blow out the Lions, chalk me up as the genius here.
  6. Isaac M
    6. Posted by Isaac M Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:40 pm EDT

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    The chinaman is not the issue here!
    I also can't wait for all the "John Stafford??? It's Matthew you dumbass!!! MJD IS SO STUPID!!!!!" posts.
  7. Redskins Rule
    7. Posted by Redskins Rule Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:46 pm EDT

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    Fools, picking the Lions because they need they win. All 32 teams need a win. And losing the past 19 games and expecting a win, is like flipping a coin and expecting heads because tails came up last time. The Lions suck. The Redskins will push into the endzone unlike last week. Redskins 28 Lions 10
  8. Bill K.
    8. Posted by Bill K. Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    hey, the team with the "empty stadium" sold out their home opener, which is more than we can say about jacksonville, two years removed from a playoff appearance. the lions may suck, but they have some pretty loyal fans, especially living in a state with the highest unemployment.
  9. vdw
    9. Posted by vdw Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    Sweet tongue lashing!
  10. Phins_Rule!
    10. Posted by Phins_Rule! Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    His name is Matthew Stafford, not John - you are a sports writer???????????????? HA!
  11. Isaac M
    11. Posted by Isaac M Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    Well, I totally called it. You do know that the blue text is a link, right?
  12. Dhampir
    12. Posted by Dhampir Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    He knows his name is Matthew Stafford. Click the link, fool.
  13. JOHND
    13. Posted by JOHND Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:12 pm EDT

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    Im a huge Lions fan... I mean Kittens fan and I don't believe the Lions will win Sunday! I will be there cheering the Kittens on and hoping and wishing for a victory! We need the Pepper to lead us to our first Victory not Matthew Stafford I mean John Stafford! lol GO LIONS!
  14. ben w
    14. Posted by ben w Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:17 pm EDT

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    Tell us something we dont know sweet cheeks. This article was terrible.
  15. Phil M
    15. Posted by Phil M Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    How come your don't talk crap about Ogunleye? Are you sure he's "sorry" for his crime? Especially in light of the fact that he was recently busted for DUI again...you know, the same crime that led to his murder of innocent people...
    The media in general pisses me off with what they decide and choose to get uppity about. Screw you.
    You've done some pretty awful things in your life too Mr. Chase, why not let am an who actually paid his dues for his crime start over without your smart-assed quips?
  16. Rich F.
    16. Posted by Rich F. Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    Sports Analyst are REALLY naive.
    This Lions team is WORSE than last years Lions team.
    Do you remember how many Close games the Lions played in last year?
    Zero, if you don't include Minnesota. Which I don't.
  17. Dan
    17. Posted by Dan Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    I've had a long day, man, and I hate f-ing hate the eagles.
  18. Bettman's Nightmare
    18. Posted by Bettman's Nightmare Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    What, did you just watch it last night or something?
    What you should have said for the last matchup was: "Alright, it's f**kin' zero, are you happy you crazy f**k?"
  19. Scott E
    19. Posted by Scott E Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    A Stafford by any other name still had 2 picks and only 152 yds last week. Since the Redskins will definitely stuff the run, they need get some better production out of the QB position to even come close to an upset. Skins win by 10.
  20. Patrón
    20. Posted by Patrón Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    No, it isn't. Skins D will eat them alive!! Go SKINS!!!!!
  21. lyle g
    21. Posted by lyle g Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:01 pm EDT

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    Heres your locks houston chicago and tenennesee
  22. Kevin B
    22. Posted by Kevin B Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    I told those f***S down at the league office a thousand times that I don't roll on Shabbas! seriously though... john?
  23. FairlyHonestBob
    23. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:07 pm EDT

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    I don't know. Are pigs flying?
  24. The Power Sander
    24. Posted by The Power Sander Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:10 pm EDT

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    Obviously, you're not a golfer!
  25. m_reed_24
    25. Posted by m_reed_24 Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Who the hell is John Stafford??? Try knowing what you're talking about.... A**hole

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