NFL Halloween Edition: Last Call for Candy!
But I’m serving up something better than sugar.
What is it?
Winning… Of course!
That’s right.
More satisfying than tickling your sweet tooth.
And still more nutritious than broccoli.
At least for the ego.
It’s why I’m always asking for more.
So, let’s get into it before discussing my favorite sports-themed Halloween costume this year.
Mr. Yours Truly, Mr. SportsKnowItAll, is going with a tricky 5-game NFL parlay that should get us all smiling wider than a jack-o’-lantern.
Here’s my NFL Halloween ‘never bet the farm2’ action for Week 8:
BUF Bills -14 vs MIA Dolphins
SF 49ers -4 @ CHI Bears
SEA Seahawks -3.5 vs JAX Jaguars
TB Buccaneers -4.5 @ NO Saints
DAL Cowboys +3 @ MIN Vikings
Insights:
Miami might be the worst team in the NFL. Tough to honestly say sometimes. But the Bills are good. Almost great in fact. At home, look for Buffalo to handle the Dolphins. It’s a lot of points to cover but the Bills offense can score.
San Fransico needs to bounce back with a win after losing to Indianapolis in the rain last Sunday night. The Bears offense is searching for traction with rookie quarterback Justin Fields, and I don’t think it’ll start today. Look for the 49ers to win by a touchdown.
Seattle showed me something on Monday night. They lost but Geno Smith played well enough to win, especially against the Jacksonville Jaguars who have shown us very little on the field. Spread should be a non-issue.
On the other hand, the Saints did NOT show me much during their win against the Seahawks last Monday night. In this must-have divisional game, Tampa Bay should come out on a mission to prove their superiority. They are the more complete team now too. Look for the Bucs to win by double-digits.
Will Dak Prescott be healthy enough to start? Or will he have to sit out with a calf injury? Here’s the way I break it down. I think the Cowboys can win in Minnesota without Dak. It’ll be close. Maybe even very close. And if that’s the only thing I’m considering, then I’m a little less excited to place money down. But I think he plays. Not sure why but that’s my opinion. If Prescott does play, I feel like I’m sitting pretty with points to spare.
Looking at my nifty bet builder, it seems like a tiny $10 investment should bring back $240.17 in ghostly returns. Badda-bing, Badda-boom.
EASY MONEY!
Now onto the best sports-themed costume I’ve seen this year…
If I’m being honest, it’s embarrassing I didn’t think of it first.
And A LOT of people thought of it.
They’ve definitely already gone viral.
And maybe rightfully so…
Like the idea was right there. Pushing up into me almost.
I could practically cup it but sadly didn’t see it.
And it was even a couple’s costume idea so the old ball-and-chain can stop complaining about always having to go as a ball-and-chain.
I keep telling her if the shoe fits, you know?
Anyway, without any more excuses.
Do you know what the best sports-themed costume was this year?
Well done!
All of the Urban Meyer costumes definitely WIN Halloween this year.
I’m jealous I didn’t think of it.
Now go place your winning ticket, ghouls.
It’s getting late.
Just remember all you wannabes…
Don’t bet any more than you’re willing to lose, and never bet the farm2.
