Another Week... Another Reporter Scandel

Jets reporters are back in the news again.  Website Deadspin posted a story which included several voicemails allegedly sent by Brett Favre to Jenn Sterger (pictured below), who worked for the Jets while Favre was with the team

Sterger now is a TV personality for the Versus network and former Playboy Playmate.  Favre tried not to let all the extra attention affect his play, but he stepped up at the end of the Monday Night game to throw a pick six to seal the deal for the 1-3 Vikings.  Killing a cover the team was on pace for - a trend seen a few times during Week #5.  (See Cinn vs TB or KC vs IND.)

The 2010 season has been all about the underdawgs.  During Week #5, the afternoon games saw the dawgs not only cover, but win outright - CrazyDavo made some serious cheese off of that play.  NFL Dawgs have been 29-15 ATS the past three weeks.  Truly Amazing.

Will the trend continue.... lets have an early look at some key matchups heading into Week #6:

San Diego @ St. Louis (+8.5)
The Rams were hanging with the Lions for the first half, but with receiver Mark Clayton going down, Bradford looked a bit lost in the passing game.  The Rams will game plan a little better and be ready to rebound at home after a blowout loss.
San Diego just came off a loss to the Raiders and is now on the road favoured by more than a touchdown.  From our blog entries from Week #5, we like the trend of the dawg getting lots of points when playing a team who just lost.  Lots of points expected here.  Bolts 34, Rams 28

Kansas City @ Houston (-4.5)
Lots of money being won with the Chiefs this season as they have looked good against some respectable teams.  Gotta feel that this team might have thrown a lot into their matchup against the Colts in Week #5 and have a chance to come out a little flat here against the Texans.  Meanwhile the Texans will be looking to continue their zig-zap trend and rebound off a beat down by the Giants.  The Texans secondary is terrible, but don't think the Chiefs Matt Cassel has the arm or the receivers to exploit it.  (See exhibit A : Dwayne Bowe)  Houston gets back Jacoby Jones and Andre Johnson's ankle will be a week more rested and should have a big day here.  Liking the Texans to win big to keep pace in the competitive AFC South.  Texans 30, Chiefs 13.

Detriot +10 @ NY Giants
Pretty scary to pick either team right now.  The Lions have been covering their games, but might be missing Megatron which affects their passing game.  Seeing this game a pass at the moment pending further review.

Cleveland @ Pittburgh (-14)
Rookie QB Colt McCoy may get the start here because of injuries - gotta like the Steelers here to win big as Big Ben is back in the lineup at home coming off a bye.  Pittsburgh 38, Cleveland 3.

Other leanings so far this week....
New Orleans @ Tampa Bay (+4.5)  - Gonna watch the line this week to see which way this goes as liking the Bucs +6 or +7 as the underdawg here.  Saints are not playing well at the moment.
Oakland (+6.5) @ San Francisco  -  a team that is 0-5 should not be favoured by a touchdown.
Atlanta (+1.0) @ Philly - the dirty birds seem to be underrated this season and quietly are now 4-1.