Before I get to this week’s picks, let me address a comment that is sure to follow after I reveal my season records below.
“Four games under .500? They pay this guy to make picks? How do I get a gig like that?”
As mentioned previously, I never said they pay me for these picks. I do, however, get a healthy discount on my subscription. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get to the games. Stats are courtesy of Sportradar unless otherwise noted.
Last week: 7-9
Season: 22-26
Packers (-4) vs. Eagles
The Eagles are expecting to get Alshon Jeffery and Dallas Goedert back against a Packers defense that is allowing just 11.7 points per game through the first three weeks (second best behind the Patriots). In addition to the offseason acquisitions, second-year cornerback Jaire Alexander has looked fantastic.
Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz’s preference is for Philly to be…