It was a good week for the chalk. Andy and Tony both hit six of seven picks for a tie.

Here are the standings:

Week 8 Tie 7-7
Season Andy 61-58-2

It’s already week nine. Here are the alternative picks.

1) Andy: Chiefs over Browns – I think it’s good Cleveland changed coaches. I don’t think it’s going to lead to immediate turnarounds.

2) Tony: Panthers over Buccaneers – There’s one game I feel pretty good about this week.  This isn’t it.

3) Tony: Chargers over Seahawks – The Chargers are…better? Than the Seahawks?

4) Andy: Minnesota over Detroit – Tough week. I like this pick. I don’t love it.

5) Tony: Falcons over Redskins – Looking back…wow, I picked this?

6) Andy: Patriots over Packers – Green Bay can play with anyone, but the Patriots are still the king of the AFC.

7) Tony: Texans over Broncos – Not sure if the DT trade makes the Broncos better, or worse.  Definitely makes the Texans better, though.

8) Andy: Cowboys over Titans – My resolve for these picks has been pretty weak and starting here it’s pretty much nonexistent.

9) Tony: Bears over Bills – Bears. Beat. Buffalo.

10) Andy: Steelers over Ravens – See pick eight.

11) Tony: 49ers over Raiders – Guess  what I’m not watching tonight?

12) Andy: Dolphins over Jets – Now we’re getting into who even cares territory.

13) Tony: Rams over Saints – This should be entertaining at least.

There was a three-way tie in straight-up picks last week. Here are the standings:

Andy Tony T Tony P
Week 8 12-2 12-2 12-2
Season 79-40-2 77-42-2 76-43-2

 

And the picks:

Andy Tony T Tony P
Chiefs Chiefs Chiefs
Panthers Panthers Panthers
Seahawks Chargers Chargers
Vikings Lions Vikings
Washington Falcons Washington
Texans Texans Texans
Cowboys Titans Cowboys
Bears Bears Bears
Steelers Steelers Steelers
Raiders 49ers Raiders
Dolphins Jets Jets
Rams Rams Saints
Patriots Patriots Patriots