February, 2017 Athlete of the Month

January is here.

The February, 2017 Athlete of the Month is

Tom Brady.  Runners-up:  Gabby Williams, Jonathan Toews, Anthony Davis

2 down, 10 to go, who will be 2017 Athlete of the Year?

January - Deshaun Watson
February - Tom Brady

2017 Top Ten Right Now - DH

Not top 10, just a top 5. MLB Network doesn't do a DH countdown.  Here's my list.

1. E.Encarnacion Cle 3.5
2. N.Cruz Sea 2.2
3. C.Dickerson TB 2
4. SS Choo Tex 1.9
5. A.Pujols LAA 1.75

-H.Ramirez Bos 1.65
-M.Holliday NYY 1.6
-V.Martinez Det 1.6
-M.Trumbo Balt  1.45
-K.Morales Tor 1.15
-C.Beltran Hou 1
-B.Moss KC .65
-R.Healy Oak .3
-R. Grossman Min .25
-C.Asche CWS .25

2017 Top 10 Right Now - Relief Pitchers

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best relief pitchers for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

starting pitchers are here.

MLB Network

1. A. Miller Cle

2. A. Chapman NYY

3. Z. Britton Balt

4. K. Jansen LAD

5. W. Davis Chi

6. M. Melancon SFG

7. Sh Oh StL

8. D. Betances NYY

9. J. Familia NYM

10. W. Harris Hou

Bill James

1. Z. Britton 

2. A. Miller 

3. K. Jansen

4. M. Melancon 

5. A. Chapman

6. Sh Oh 

7. J. Familia 

8. C. Kimbrel Bos

9. A. Colome TB

10. D. Betances 

Jividen

1. Z.Britton Balt 3.2
2. D.Betances NYY 2.45
3. A.Miller Cle 2.4
4. K.Jansen LAD 2.1

5. K.Herrera KC 2.05
6. A.Chapman NYY 1.85

7. W.Davis Chi 1.85

8. Sh Oh StL 1.85
9. K.Giles Hou 1.85
10. L.Gregerson Hou 1.8
11. M.Melancon SFG 1.75
12. J.Familia NYM 1.7
13. N.Jones CWS 1.7
14. R.Osuna Tor 1.6
15. D.Robertston CWS 1.6

-A.Colome TB 1.6

-C.Allen Cle 1.5

-E.Diaz Sea 1.45

-W.Harris Hou 1.4

-B.Blach Balt 1.4
-R.Iglesias Cin 1.35

-S.Dyson Tex 1.35
-C.Kimbrel Bos 1.3
-F. Rodriguez Det 1.25
-A.Reed NYM 1.25
-B.Hand SD 1.25

2017 Top Ten Right Now - Starting Pitchers

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best starting pitchers for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 20. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

right fielders are here.

MLB Network

      1. C. Kershaw LAD

      2. M. Scherzer Wash

      3. M. Bumgarner SFG

      4. J. Arrieta Chi

      5. J. Lester Chi

      6. C. Kluber Cle

      7. C. Sale Bos

      8. J. Cueto SFG

      9. N. Syndergaard NYM

10. Z. Greinke Ari

Bill James

1. C. Kershaw 

2. M. Scherzer 

3. C. Kluber 

4. J. Lester 

5. M. Bumgarner 

6. J. Verlander Det

7. J. Arrieta 

8. C. Sale 

9. J. Cueto 

10. D. Price Bos

Jividen

1. C.Kershaw LAD 5.85
2. C.Archer TB 4.4
3. M.Scherzer Wash 4.35
4. N.Syndergaard NYM 4.3

5. C.Kluber Cle 4.3
6. C.Sale Bos 3.95
7. J.Arrieta Chi 3.9

8. J.Verlander Det 3.8

9. D.Keuchel Hou 3.7

10. M.Bumgarner SFG 3.55
11. M.Pineda NYY 3.45
12. F.Hernandez Sea 3.4
13. J.Lester Chi 3.35
14. S.Strasburg Wash 3.35
15. J.Quintana CWS 3.35
16. J.Cueto SFG 3.25

17. J.deGrom NYM 3.05
18. C.McHugh Hou 2.95
19. C.Carrasco Cle 2.9
20. M.Shoemaker LAA 2.85

-M.Tanaka NYY 2.85
-C.Hamels Tex 2.8
-J.Paxton Sea 2.7

-L.McCullers Hou 2.7
-Z.Greinke Ari 2.65
-D.Price Bos 2.65
-K.Hendricks Chi 2.6
-K.Maeda LAD 2.6

-J.Taillon Pit 2.6
-D.Salazar Cle 2.55
-G.Richards LAA 2.55
-C.Rodon CWS 2.5
-Y.Darvish Tex 2.45
-C.Martinez StL 2.35
-G.Cole Pit 2.35
-R.Porcello Bos 2.3
-J.Lackey Chi 2.3
-J.Odorizzi TB 2.3
-J.Samardzija 2.25
-K.Gausman Balt 2.25
-A.Sanchez Tor 2.15
-M.Stroman Tor 2.15
-D.Smyly Sea 2.15
-M.Harvey NYM 2.1
-R,Nolasco LAA 2.1
-V.Velasquez Phi 2.05
-S.Gray Oak 2.05
-S.Matz NYM 2.05
-H.Iwakuma Sea 2
-E.Santana Min 2
-R.Hill LAD 2

2017 Top Ten Right Now - Right Field

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best right fielders for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

center fielders are here.

MLB Network
1. M. Betts Bos
2. B. Harper Wash
3. N. Cruz Sea
4. G. Stanton Mia
5. JD Martinez Det
6. J. Bautista Tor
7. C. Gonzalez Col
8. H. Pence SFG
9.J. Reddick Hou
10.S. Piscotty StL

Bill James
1. M.Betts
2. B. Harper
3. C. Gonzalez
4. N. Cruz
5. S. Piscotty
6. J. Bruce NYM
7. H. Pence
8. G. Stanton
9. J. Bautista
10. M. Kepler Det

Jividen
1. B.Harper Wash 5.1
2. M.Betts Bos 5.1
3. G.Stanton Mia 4.65
4. A.McCutchen Pit 4.05
5. J.Bautista Tor 3.55
6. Y.Puig LAD 3.1
7. J.Heyward Chi 2.95
8. D.Peralta Ari 2.95
9. K.Calhoun LAA 2.6
10. JD Martinez Det 2.1
11. H.Pence SFG 2.45
12. S.Piscotty StL 2.25
13. J.Reddick Hou 1.95
14. A.Judge NYY 1.85
15. C.Gonzalez Cle 1.75

-N.Mazura Tex 1.7
-M.Kepler Min 1.65
-D.Santana Mil 1.6
-J.Soler KC 1.55
-S.Souza TB 1.55
-S.Smith Balt 1.5
-S.Schebler Cin 1.4
-R.Haniger Sea 1.4
-N.Markakis Atl 1.2
-J.Bruce NYM 1.05
-M.Joyce Oak 1
-M.Saunders Phi .95
-L.Chisenhall Cle .9
-A.Garcia CWS .9
-H.Renfroe SD .55

2017 Top 10 Right Now - Center Field

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best center fielders for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

left field is here

MLB Network
1. M.Trout LAA
2. C. Yelich Mia
3. G.Springer Hou
4. J.Bradley Bos
5. AJ Pollock Ari
6. A. Eaton Wash
7. L. Cain KC
8. C. Blackmon Col
9. K. Kiermaier TB

10. D.Fowler StL

Bill James

1. M.Trout

2. C.Blackmon

3. C.Yelich

4. J.Bradley

5. G.Springer

6. D.Fowler

7. O.Herrera Phi

8. K. Kiermaier

9. J.Pederson LAD

10. AJ Pollock 

Jividen

1. M.Trout LAA 7.8

2. G.Springer Hou 5

3. K.Kiermaier TB 4.3

4. A.Eaton Wash 3.45
5. C. Yelich Mia 3.45
6. L.Cain KC 3.1
7. E.Inciarte Atl 2.95

8. AJ Pollock Ari 2.9
9. J.Pederson LAD 2.75

10. A.Jones Balt 2.55

11. B.Buxton Min 2.4
12. C.Blackmon Col 2.35

13. O.Herrera Phi 2.3

14. S.Marte Pit 2.15

15. J.Bradley Bos 2.05

-C.Gomez Tex 2.05
-D.Fowler StL 2
-C.Granderson NYM 1.55
-D.Span SFG 1.7
-K.Pillar Tor 1.7
-B.Hamilton Cin 1.6
-L.Martin Sea 1.55
-T.Naquin Cle 1.35
-M.Margot SD 1.15
-K.Broxton Mil 1.2
-J.Ellsbury NYY 1.1
-R.Davis Oak ,9

-J.Jay Chi .6
-T.Collins Det -.1

-C.Tilson CWS -.15

2017 Top 10 Right Now - Left Field

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best LF for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

third basemen are here.

MLB Net

1. R. Braun Mil

2. Y. Cespedes NYM

3. S. Marte Pit

4. K. Davis Oak

5. M. Brantley Cle

6. R. Grichuk StL

7. J. Upton Det

8. C. Beltran Hou

9. B. Gardner NYY

10. A. Duvall Cin

Bill James

1. R. Braun 

2. Y. Cespedes 

3. S. Marte 

4. K.Davis 

5. M. Cabrera CWS

6. M. Kemp Atl

7. C. Beltran 

8. N. Mazara Tex

9. M. Brantley 

10. J. Upton Det

Jividen

1. Y.Cespedes NYM 4.2

2. K.Schwarber Chi 3.6
3. M.Brantley Cle 3.45
4. A.Benintendi Bos 3.4
5. K.Davis Oak 3.15
6. J.Upton Det 2.95

7. R.Braun Mil 2.9
8. M. Ozuna Mia 2.75
9. A.Duvall Cin 2.55
10. M.Kemp Atl 2.45
11. A.Gordon KC 2.3

12. B.Gardner NYY 2.3

13. G.Polanco Pit 2.15
14  J.Dyson Sea 2.15
15. H.Kendrick Phi 2.1

-M.Cabrera CWS 1.95
-R.Grichuk StL 1.5
-E.Rosario Min 1.2
-J.Werth Wash 1.15
-N.Aoki Hou 1.1
-C.Rasmus TB 1
-J.Parker SFG .95
-D.Dahl Col .85
-A.Toles LAD .8
-T.Janikowski SD .75
-B.Revere LAA .7
-J.Profar Tex .6
-HS Kim Balt .55
-E.Carrera Tor .15
-Y.Tomas Ari -.05

2017 Top 10 Right Now - Third Basemen

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best third basemen for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

shortstops are here.

MLB Network

1. J. Donaldson Tor

2. K. Bryant Chi

3. M. Machado Bal

4. N. Arenado Col

5. J. Turner LAD

6. A. Beltre Tex

7. K. Seager Sea

8. J.H Kang Pit

9. A. Rendon Wash

10. E. Longoria Rays

Bill James

1. J. Donaldson Tor

2. K. Bryant Chi

3. N. Arenado Col

4. K. Seager Sea

5. M. Machado Balt

6. E. Longoria TB

7. A. Beltre Tex

8. J. Turner LAD

9. M. Prado Mia

10. A. Rendon Wash

Jividen

1. K.Bryant Chi 6.4
2. M.Machado Balt 5.85

3. K.Seager Sea 5.85

4. J.Donaldson Tor 5.6

5. N.Arenado Col 5.05

6. J.Turner LAD 3.85

7. M.Sano Min 3.45
8. A.Beltre Tex 3.3

9. E.Longoria TB 3.25

10. A.Bregman Hou 3.05

11. A.Rendon Wash 2.8
12. J.Lamb Ari 2.75
13. T.Frazier CWS 2.5
14. J-h Kang Pit 2.25

15. E.Suarez Cin 2.2

-J.Ramirez Cle 2.1
-R.Schimpf SD 2.1

-C.Headley NYY 1.9
-T.Plouffe Oak 1.9
-M.Moustakas KC 1.8

-M.Prado Mia 1.6
-M.Franco Phi 1.55
-T.Shaw Mil 1.5
-J.Reyes NYM 1.45

-P.Sandoval Bos 1.4
-N.Castellanos Det 1.4
-E.Nunez SFG 1.25
-J.Peralta StL 1.25
-A.Garcia Atl .4
-Y.Escobar LAA .4

2017 Oscar Picks

Oscar picks.  I make 2017 Oscar picks.

Picture La La Land
Director Chazelle
Actress Stone
Actor Washington
Supporting Davis, Ali
Screenplay Manchester, Moonlight
Cinematography La La
Costume La La (jackie)
Editing La La
Makeup Star Trek
Design La La
Score La La
Song City of Stars
Sound Editing Hacksaw
Mixing La La
Visual Effects Jungle Book
Animated Zootopia
Doc OJ
Foreign Salesman
Animated Short Piper
Doc Short Joe's Violin
Live Action Short Ennemis Interieurs

2017 Top 10 Right Now - Shortstops

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best shortstops for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

Second basemen are here.

 MLB Network

1. C. Seager LAD

2. F. Lindor Cle

3. C. Correa Hou

4. T. Turner Wash

5. B. Crawford SFG

6. T. Story Col

7. A. Diaz StL

8. X. Bogaerts Bos

9. T. Tulowitzki Tor

10. A. Russell Chi

Bill James

1. C. Seager 

2. C. Correa 

3. X. Bogaerts 

4. F. Lindor 

5. E. Andrus Tex

6. B. Crawford 

7. A. Russell 

8. J. Segura Sea

9. T. Tulowitzki 

10. A. Simmons LAA

Jividen

1. C.Correa Hou 5.25

2. T.Turner Wash 4.9

3. C.Seager LAD 4.5

4. F.Lindor Cle 4.05
5. T.Tulowitzki Tor 3.55

6. J.Segura Sea 3.35
7. M.Semien Oak 3.15

8. A.Russell Chi 3

9. D.Swanson Atl 2.85

10. B.Crawford SFG 2.8

11. X.Bogaerts Bos 2.4
12. T.Story Col 2.4
13. M.Duffy TB 2.4

14. E.Andrus Tex 2.3
15. O.Arcia Mil 2.15


-A.Simmons LAA 1.85
-A.Cabrera NYM 1.9
-A.Diaz StL 1.8
-D.Gregorius NYY 1.5
-T.Anderson CWS 1.4
-J.Iglesias Det 1.35
-J.Polanco Min 1.3
-Z.Cozart Cin 1.1
-J.Mercer Pit 1.1
-A.Escobar KC 1
-JJ Hardy Balt .5
-A.Hechavarria Mia .45
-F.Galvis Phi .1
-C.Owings Ari .05
-L.Sardinas SD -.45

2017 Top 10 Right Now - Second Basemen

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best second basemen for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

First Base is here.

MLB Network

1. J. Altuve Hou

2. R.Cano Sea

3. D. Murphy Wash

4. D. Pedroia Bos

5. I. Kinsler Det

6. J. Kipnis Cle

7. DJ LeMahieu Col

8. B. Dozier Twins

9. L. Forsythe LAD

10. B. Zobrist Cubs

Bill James

1. J. Altuve 

2. R. Cano 

3. I. Kinsler 

4. D. Pedroia

5. D. Murphy 

6. B. Dozier 

7. DJ LeMahieu 

8. J. Kipnis 

9. B. Zobrist 

10. J. Villar Mil

Jividen

1. R.Cano Sea 5.35

2. J.Altuve Hou 4.8

3. R.Odor Tex 3.8
4. I.Kinsler Det 3.2

5. D.Pedroia Bos 3.15

6. B.Dozier Min 3.15
7. J,Kipnis Cle 3.05
8. B.Miller TB 2.95
9. N.Walker NYM 2.95

10. B.Zobrist Chi 2.85

11. J.Panik SFG 2.8

12. D.Murphy Wash 2.7
13. DJ LeMahieu 2.55

14. J.Villar Mil 2.6
15. J,Harrison Pit 2.4

-D.Gordon Mia 2.25
-L.Forsythe LAD 2.25
-Y. Solarte SD 2.25
-D.Travis Tor 2.1
-K.Wong StL 2.05

-S.Castro NYY 1.9
-J.Lowrie Oak 1.7
-C.Hernandez Phi 1.65

-J.Schoop Balt 1.65
-J.Peraza Cin 1.3
-T.Saldino CWS 1.25

-D.Espinosa LAA 1.25
-B.Drury Ari 1.15
-B.Phillips Atl .9
-N.Franklin TB .3
-W.Merrifield KC .2

2017 Top 10 Right Now - First Basemen

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best first basemen for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

Catchers are here.

MLB Network

1. P. Goldschmidt Ari

2. M. Cabrera Det

3. J. Votto Cin

4. A. Rizzo Chi

5. F. Freeman Atl

6. E. Encarnacion Cle

7. M. Carpenter StL

8. B. Belt SFG

9. C. Davis Balt

10. J. Abreu CWS

Bill James

1. J. Votto 

2. P. Goldschmidt 

3. M. Cabrera

4. A. Rizzo 

5. F. Freeman 

6. H. Ramirez Bos

7. E. Encarnacion

8. B. Belt 

9. J. Abreu 

10. W. Myers SD

Jividen

1. P.Goldschmidt Ari 5.6

2. M.Cabrera Det 5.2
3. A.Rizzo Chi 5.2

4. J.Votto Cin 4.65

5. F.Freeman Atl 4.45

6. J.Abreu CWS 3.75

7. B.Belt SFG 3.7
8. C.Santana Cle 2.75

9. M.Carpenter StL 2.6
10. A.Gonzalez LAD 2.5
11. S.Pearce Tor 2.4
12. C.Davis Balt 2.2

13. W.Myers SD 2.05

14. E.Hosmer KC 1.6
15. D.Valencia Sea 1.55

-J.Mauer Min 1.3
-J.Bour Mia 1.25

-J.Bell Pit 1.15

-M.Napoli Tex 1.1
-G.Bird NYY 1.05
-E.Thames Mil .95
-L.Duda NYM .9
-L.Morrison TB .6
-CJ Cron LAA .55
-I.Desmond Col .5
-Y.Alonso Oak .4
-T.Joseph Phi .4
-M.Moreland Bos .15
-R.Zimmerman Wash .1
-Y. Gurriel Hou 0

2017 Top 10 Right Now - Catcher

Hey, it's another baseball season.  My 40th, as a matter of fact.  The first season I remember from the beginning was '78; I was 7.  For most of those seasons I've kept some version of lists like this.

The first list is the MLB Network "shredder" projection for the ten best catchers for the 2017 season, the second is the Bill James list.  Finally, me - and I take the list out to 15. I'm going to do two passes at this, one now, the second just before the start of the season. Number is my WAR projection, largely just included for my purposes.

MLB Network
1. B.Posey SFG
2. J.Lucroy Tex
3. Y.Grandal LAD
4. W.Ramos TB
5. R.Martin Tor
6. Y.Molina StL
7. F.Cervelli Pit
8. JT Realmuto Mia
9. S.Perez KC
10. W.Castillo Balt

Bill James
1. B.Posey
2. W.Ramos
3. Y.Molina
4. J.Lucroy
5. S.Perez
6. R.Martin
7. Y.Grandal
8. G.Sanchez NYY
9. W.Contreras Chi
10. JT Realmuto

Jividen
1. B.Posey SFG 6.25
2. Y.Grandal LAD 4.45
3. J.Lucroy Tex 3.35
4. R.Martin Tor 3.25
5. G.Sanchez NYM 3.15
6. B.McCann Hou 2.7
7. W. Contreras Chi 2.4
8. F.Cervelli Pit 2.15
9. T.d'Arnaud NYM 2.1
10. Y.Molina StL 1.9
11. M.Zunino Sea 1.85
12. S.Perez KC 1.7
13. J.Castro Min 1.65
14. JT Realmuto Mia 1.55
15. M.Wieters Wash 1.1

-S.Vogt Oak 1.05
-D.Mesoraco Cin 1
-D. Norris TB .9
-A.Hedges SD .85
-T.Flowers Atl .85
-Y. Gomes Cle .75
-J.Brandy Mil .5
-S.Leon Bos .45
-T.Murphy Col .4
-C.Iannetta Ari .4
-W.Castillo Balt .35
-M.Maldonado LAA .35
-J.McCann Det .2
-C.Rupp Phi -.05
-O.Narvaez CWS -.95

Tendown February 5 2017 Super Bowl Down

259 is here. This is Tendown 260.  Super Bowl Down

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And one more...

https://youtu.be/wJwUhQZavaQ

That's all for this time.  I'll be back next time...if there is a next time...

Your pal,

Jim

All the Super Bowl Posts

I have multiple Super Bowl posts that I update each year and will do so again following SB51

Re-awarded MVP

Top 25 Individual Performances in SB History

Ten Best Super Bowls of all Time

Ten Best Teams Not to Play in the Super Bowl

SB Quarterbacks

Ten Best Teams Who Didn't Win a Super Bowl

Every SB Winner Ranked

Greatest Players in SB History

Super Bowl 51 Prediction

I dislike the Patriots for the same reason everyone dislikes the Patriots, plus I'm in the Joe Montana legacy protection business and don't like the idea of the plurality opinion as to the greatest QB ever shifting the Brady.

And this year, they've added the Trump thing.

Also, I generally pick underdogs and generally pick against the public.

I'm taking New England, just like everyone else, and giving the 3.

New England's had a historically great ATS season, the books have taken it on the chin, in the conference championships I won with both favorites giving every point they wanted me to give and glad to do it.

I'm taking New England -3.

Go Falcons.