NFL SUNDAY:
The Oakland Raiders will be without their star running back Mcfadden as they get ready to travel to Houston but more importantly they most likely will be without Terrell Pryor as he was downgraded today at practice with his ailing knee. Undrafted QB Matt McGloin took all the first team reps in Friday's practice and will be getting his first nfl start on the road vs what is still a very strong Texan's Defense. The Texans will be getting Kubiak back from his mini stroke who will be coaching and play calling from the box and not the sideline . This will create an extra charge for the home team who will be playing with alot of emotion for their coach. Horrible spot for the Raiders. Hedgie sees a BLOWOUT : Texans 27 Raiders 13
Texans -7 5 stars
note: this line is climbing as the news of McGloin is getting more press...-7.5 to -9 still 4 stars
JETS Pickem 4 stars Bills EJ Manuel is still knocking the rust off after returning from injury and will be without BOTH his starting wideouts in Woods and Stevie Johnson. The Jets are coming off a bye and have a lil swagger
Patriots +2.5 (+3 -125) 4 stars Pats are the best team coming off a bye with an amazing 24-1 regular season record in the 2nd half of the season since 2010. Belechik, Brady and Co are getting healthy. You don't get a chance to take the Pats as an underdog coming off a bye much. Jump on any points Pats will confuse Cam Newton and the Panther offense enough and get the outright win
Saints -3 3 stars Bottom line is the Saints are a different team at home and the 49er's Kapernick is really struggling right now
Chargers -1 2 stars Miami is in disarray with their O Line issues. Hedgie thinks Rivers and co will overcome the long road trip and steal a win in south florida
Chargers/Dolphins UNDER 45.5 1 star Both O-lines banged up in this one. Defenses should control the game here
Chiefs +8 2 stars
Browns/Benglas UNDER 41 2 stars - WEATHER ALERT
LIONS -2 2 stars
Redskins / Eagles OVER 53 1 star