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NFL 2014: Our Five Best Bets for Week #13

Posted by fantasyfurnace on November 26, 2014
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We’re down to the last five weeks of the regular season and by now all those in Fantasy Leagues as well as NFL teams, are busy jockeying for a place in the playoffs. Enjoy the 3-game schedule on Thanksgiving Day (none of which are in our selections below) We wish a warm and happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and followers and their families!

*Home team in CAPS

Giants -2 1/2 over the JAGUARS- Can’t remember the last time the Giants made one of our picks but we had no choice this week as they go up against a team that’s , yep, actually is worse than them! If Eli, with new OC Ben McAdoo, can just call plays for budding superstar rookie Odell Beckham Jr. and RB Rashad Jennings all afternoon, it should be a long day for the struggling Jags. Giants by 17.

"The Catch", by Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. last week could possibly be one of the top ten best of all time writes The Furnace. Photo: NJ.com

“The Catch”, by Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. last week vs Dallas, could arguably be one of the top ten best of all time writes The Furnace. Photo: NJ.com

COLTS -9 1/2 over the Redskins- Could be much of the same story for the ‘Skins as they are playing a road back-to-back and just received the news that Robert Griffin III has been benched in favor of Colt McCoy (according to ESPN). The move had to be made as the Redskins receivers have completely lost their faith in RGIII. For those who think that the 9 1/2 points are too much to give, the Colts have won five of their seven wins by double-digits.

RAVENS – 5 1/2 over the Chargers- A few weeks back the Bolts got crushed by the Dolphins in Miami 37-0. If they think it will get any easier vs the Ravens this weekend they are in for a surprise. The Ravens are winners of their last four in Baltimore by 20, 28, 22, and 14.

Raiders +7 over the RAMS- Oakland seems to be the underdog every week, and at times double-digit ‘dogs. And rightly so for MOST 1-10 teams, but not these Raiders. On the road they have gone 4-1 against the spread against such teams as the Patriots, Seahawks and Chargers. Their defense has been respectable and they are now featuring a bonafide running back in Latavius Murray (concussion) who is improving and could be cleared to play in time for this game.

Dolphins -5 1/2 over the JETS- The Jets, unless you have been living on Mars for the past several weeks, are in a freefall with no safety net in sight. They have become the Bad News Bears of the NFL with sloppy play, silly penalties, and devoid of a quarterback who can stay upright. Michael Vick had a passer rating of 27.5 when he was removed in favor of Geno Smith on MFF vs the Bills.. The Fish on the other hand have six wins by 13, 24, 13, 14, 37, and 13. This game could be over by halftime.

The Furnace thinks that the Jets will sleep with the Fishes in Week 13. Photo: Paramount Pictures

The Furnace thinks that the Jets will “Sleep with the Fishes” in Week 13 vs the Dolphins. Photo: Paramount Pictures

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NFL 2013: Week #12-The Furnace’s Five Best Bets

Posted by fantasyfurnace on November 22, 2013
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We correctly predicted the Chiefs first loss of the season last week, but was way off on the J-E-S-T-S Jests-Jests-Jests who forgot to show up for their blowout game vs the Bills. We still managed to go 2-3 for the week however, and are looking to improve with these five best bets…

*Home team in Caps

GIANTS over the Cowboys- Always a nail-biter when we pick the Giants as they have not had a stellar season by any means. They HAVE been consistent however; first losing six in a row to start the season, then winning four straight. Dallas, with the league’s 32nd ranked defense, has allowed a league worst 439 yards per game which surely has Eli’s mouth drooling. We’re predicting a good day for RB Andre Brown as the game time temp will be in the 30’s while the winds at Met Life will be whirling at 25-30 MPH. It should also be an adventure for the field goal kickers…

#35 RB Andre Brown could have a banner day given the brisk winds & cold temps at Met Life Stadium forecasted for Sunday. Photo:Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

#35 RB Andre Brown could have a banner day given the brisk winds & cold temps at Met Life Stadium forecasted for Sunday. Photo:Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

CHIEFS over the Chargers- The hardest stadiums to play football in (in our opinion only) is Kansas City, Seattle, New Orleans, and Denver. The Chiefs will be looking to do two things; avenge their first loss last week to Denver by getting back on the winning track, and looking ahead to the following week when they will have a rematch vs the same Broncos. If their focus is a bit elsewhere this week, a Chief team at 80% will beat a Charger team at 100.

Panthers over the DOLPHINS- Carolina, arguably the hottest team in the NFL over the past six games (all wins) has gotten their early season woes under control now that Cam Newton has returned to the Cam Newton from last season. Although they are clicking on all cylinders we still see this game as being closer than you might think as Miami’s last six have been decided by a total of just 24 points.

There hasn't been a hotter team nor better QB than Cam Newton over the past month and a half and Sunday the Panthers look to make it 7 in a row. Photo: Associated Press

There hasn’t been a hotter team nor better QB than Cam Newton over the past month and a half and Sunday the Panthers look to make it 7 in a row. Photo: Associated Press

PATRIOTS over the Broncos- Even with the Patriots’ winning record at Foxborough during the Brady era, this is still a tough game to call. We lean towards New England because Denver will have it’s mind more on their rematch with Kansas City the following week. These two teams met in Foxborough in week 5 last year in a Patriots 31-21 win and another victory appears to be in cards.

49ers over the REDSKINS- After their bizarre loss to the Saints on that Ahmad Brooks penalty/fine, the Niners will be out for blood. They want this game so that they can stay in contention in the West and can’t see them losing to an NFC East team…ANY NFC team for that matter. Harbough will find a way to contain RGIII and S.F.’s defense is far and away much better than the ‘Skins. Lots of running in this one with two good backs facing each other in Morris and Gore.

2013: Week #1-The Furnace’s Five Best Bets

Posted by fantasyfurnace on September 6, 2013
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Here we are in our third year of posting our Five Best Bets; one of two of our most popular regular features during the football season. We’re glad to be back and wish all of you good luck!!

*Home team in CAPS

1. SAINTS over the Falcons- Saints head coach Sean Payton returns for his first game back following his year long suspension as of a result of the ‘Bountygate’ issues.  Lifetime, Payton is 10-2 against the Falcons and we see no reason why that shouldn’t turn into 11-2 come Sunday. Drew Brees and company have all the manpower they’ll need plus the added emotional lift they will garner from Payon’s return.

Head coach Sean Payton returns to the Saints' sidelines after a year away from the Ronald Martinez/Getty Images North America. Photo:

Head coach Sean Payton returns to the Saints’ sidelines after a year away from the club. Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images North America.

2. Chiefs over the JAGUARS- This will mark veteran head coach Andy Reid’s debut for Kansas City who were smitten with the turnover bug last season. This was a team that last year sent six players to the Pro-Bowl and we see no reason why the Chiefs won’t have the biggest turn around of any other NFL team this year.  Dwaye Bowe who is destined to make this a breakout season catching the rock from new Chief’s QB Alex Smith, along with Jamaal Charles, are just too much for the offensively challenged Jags and so a double-digit win should be in the offing for the Chiefs.

3. Bengals over the BEARS- We just don’t trust Jay Cutler especially this weekend as he’ll go up against arguably a team with a top ten defense in the league. This season there is no excuse why the ‘Dalton gang’ should not post double-digit wins. They have the offensive weapons including two sleepers in WR Mohammed Sanu and RB Giaovanni Bernard and a top five receiver in A.J. Green. The Bears defense which is always their cornerstone should keep this game close but the Bengals will win their first game of the season.

4. REDSKINS over the Eagles- Although we really don’t know what to expect from second year stud RGIII, just his presence and throwing arm should be more than enough to stifle the Maclin-less Eagles. If Michael Vick can stay upright it might make the score closer but with Vick, an injury is just one play away.  We’ll get a first-hand look at Chip Kelley’s new offense but with Alfred Morris, Fred Davis, Pierre Garcon and the rest of the ‘Skins offense, the birds will be flying south after this Monday-Nighter.

#10 QB RGIII will be back but might alter his game somewhat to stay away from further injury, however he still has a lethal, accurate arm. Look for him to be sliding following runs this season

#10 QB RGIII will be back but might alter his game somewhat to stay away from further injury, however he still has a lethal, accurate arm. Look for him to be sliding more following runs this season. Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

5. Texans over the CHARGERS- Even with San Diego’s additions of Manti Te’o, Danny Woodhead, and an aging Dwight Freeny, the Texans, on the road in their first game of the season will win this one going away. WR DeAndre Hopkins was a smart pick up for Houston as he will distract some of the attention and double teams that seem to be always going the way of Andre Johnson, and will make a decent compliment to Johnson, someone the Texans have been looking for over the past few seasons.  Would not be surprised if RB Ryan Matthews sustains some sort of injury in this one.