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August 9th, 2025 at 1:01:41 PM permalink
Greetings:
This post is the official declaration of the 2025 WOV Picks Game for the upcoming NFL season. I'm back to run the pool, and to defend the title.

Rules will remain the same as last year. Here is what we used last year:

1) The entry fee is $30. $25 will go to the prize fund and $5 to the perfection pool. If you play, you are expected to pay. There are no free dropouts. Even if you only play one week, you are agreeing to pay the winner if you lose. This is NOT a free contest. Because of an issue last year, I will confirm with moderators regarding members of WoV being in good standing.

2) All payouts occur at the end of the season. I will post a breakdown of who owes what to whom after the last week. Your payments should be made promptly.

3) This is a social gambling game, so please check your jurisdictional laws to make sure that you do not participate unlawfully. It is not the responsibility of myself nor this website to ensure that you are participating lawfully.

4) This game has no rake or house edge. Everyone, including me, pays to play. I do NOT directly collect any Entry Fees for this game, so participants are on the "Honor System" to pay the winner. I DO NOT handle player funds for any reason.

5) Other than being posted here on WizardofVegas, this game is NOT sponsored or sanctioned in any way whatsoever by LCB.org, ownership or management of LCB.org, or any other websites or other outlets so affiliated. ALL players volunteer to risk an equal entry fee and all (current) additional prizes are paid for, personally, by PlayYourCardsRight.

PRIZES:
With less than 15 players, it will be a winner-take-all contest. If you aren't first, you are last. The winner will collect $25 from each of the other participants.

If we reach 15 players, second place will not pay and will collect two entry fees ($50 profit). All other prize money will be paid to the winner.

There are no contributions from me or anyone else at this time. If someone wants to donate, please let me know ASAP.

There are no prizes for being last or most average. Those prizes were funded by Mission146 in previous years and will not be funded by me.

Perfection Bonus
In order to win the Perfection Bonus, you MUST make a Confidence Pick and have a 6-0 week. The Perfection Bonus will pay at the end of the season based on the $5 contribution from your $30 commitment to play. It will be equally split between anyone who goes 6-0 during any given week at the end of the year.

With 10 players, the fund will be $50. If there are two perfect weeks, then each person earns $25. I will keep the running log of perfect weeks and post it each week.
If no one has a perfect week, the $5 will be added to the prize fund for the winner and second place participants.

Rules:
1) The winner will be determined by having the highest winning percentage. In the event of a tie for any prize, the winners will have the option of either splitting the take, or they may agree to PM me a Super Bowl pick prior to the Super Bowl, but after the combatants are known, consisting of the winning team, spread, TD's thrown and total passing yards; the winner will be determined in that order. If two Members PM me the same thing, they will BOTH be asked to change at least one aspect of their picks.

2) The procedure for this will be that at some point on Thursdays, I will post the point spreads and Over/Unders from one source per week. I will likely use the same lines as last year (from draftkings, as updated by miplet). Picks must be submitted before 11 AM Eastern Time if your picks include only Sunday games. If there is a Sunday game earlier than that, or a Saturday game, then you must submit Picks one hour before kickoff of that game if you wish to pick the early game. Games played on Thursday or Friday are not a part of this contest.

3) There will be NO EXCEPTIONS WHATSOEVER to the deadline for any reason. Too much controversy.

4) Once your picks are submitted, they are final. Changes are not permitted.

5) Saturday/Sunday/Monday games will be the only games considered. Every player must pick exactly five winners against the Spread, exactly five Over/Unders, or a combination totaling exactly five.

6) A "Confidence Pick," is only considered ONE PICK for the purposes of Rule 3. Five unique Picks are still needed. A confidence pick counts as either two wins or two losses.

7) Players may, "Skip," one week without making any picks, but they don't have to. If a player accidentally fails to submit picks, that will constitute the, "Skip," Week. For players who join the contest in Week 2, Week 1 will constitute the "Skip" week. You cannot join the contest after Week 2.

8) If you wish to avoid unintentionally skipping a week, then you may submit Default Picks. However, in order to avoid controversy, (and make my life easier) Default Picks are limited to selecting sixteen NFL Teams and your picks will automatically be those teams in the order listed GAME TOTAL-OVER picks. If we go to your Default Picks, none of them shall be a Confidence Pick and you do not qualify for the Perfection Bonus that week.

9) If a player fails to make picks for more than one week (and has no defaults), he/she may continue to play. Every week of missed picks other than the allotted, "Skip Week," will result in an 0-5 record for all weeks missed.

10) The results will be posted shortly after Monday night's game. Please, "Self-Police," your own Standings to see if there is an inaccuracy. If I post results, they are hand calculated, and I make mistakes!

11) Any Picks made that directly offset one another shall constitute two losses. "Offsetting Picks," are picking two opposite things to happen in the same game.

12) PM REMINDERS. I make no promises about sending PM reminders, but I will try. Reminders are to be considered a courtesy not a guarantee, everyone is accountable for remembering to make their Picks whether or not reminders are sent.

13) Please format your picks as shown below. It makes it easier for the people grading the picks.

For Spread picks, simply put the team nickname and the spread. (Ex: Bengals +5)
For Over/Unders, simply put the team nickname for EITHER team, and the Over or Under amount. (Ex: Bengals OVER 25)
To designate a Confidence Pick, simply put a hyphen and, "Confidence," after the pick. (Ex: Bengals OVER 25-Confidence)
Place your screen name followed by a colon (:) above your set of Picks.

So, a full set of picks might appear:

PlayYourCardsRight:
Buccaneers -15
Buccaneers OVER 52
Jaguars +12
Jaguars UNDER 42
Jets +4-Confidence

One final disclaimer: If something happens that is not covered by these rules, it will be decided by me, and the decision will be what is least favorable to the person involved. For example, last year, two different people inadvertently submitted six picks. If their confidence pick won, it was discarded. If not, another win was discarded. That set of picks was ineligible for the perfection bonus for that week (even if all six picks won).

I think that covers everything. If there are any questions or concerns, please PM me and I will get them addressed.
SOOPOO
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August 9th, 2025 at 4:59:20 PM permalink
Are we PMing our picks to you and you alone?

Are there other ways to submit picks, if
A. I am suspended?
B. You are suspended?
C. The site is down?

Will you have a back up guy in case you can’t fulfill your duties?

And of course, thank you for doing this!
PlayYourCardsRight
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August 9th, 2025 at 5:17:41 PM permalink
Quote: SOOPOO

Are we PMing our picks to you and you alone?

Are there other ways to submit picks, if
A. I am suspended?
B. You are suspended?
C. The site is down?

Will you have a back up guy in case you can’t fulfill your duties?

And of course, thank you for doing this!
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Yes, I will publish my email address that is to be used in either situation. matt.moore@pobox.com (to be used only as a last ditch situation)
There will be one week that I will be on a cruise and unable to collect and publish picks. I plan on addressing that with Gordon (since he collected my picks last year) or Wiz (since it's his site) in advance. This cruising hobby is addictive! :)
PlayYourCardsRight
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August 12th, 2025 at 2:35:48 PM permalink
Bump... Please indicate if you are in for this year's pool.

Mods... Can you sticky this thread and remove the sticky's from previous years
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August 12th, 2025 at 2:54:01 PM permalink
I’m in. I’ll need to change some code so my programs will work correctly. Always double check the first 2 weeks to make sure it works.
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August 12th, 2025 at 8:06:35 PM permalink
Quote: PlayYourCardsRight

Mods... Can you sticky this thread and remove the sticky's from previous years
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First request done.
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August 24th, 2025 at 2:34:19 AM permalink
I’m in. In the past, prior players were messaged to remind them about this. Any plans to do that this year?
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August 24th, 2025 at 4:57:43 AM permalink
I’m out this year. Sorry! Too busy with other things to dedicate myself.

Gordon, happy to help you the first week get sorting Excel file in shape, and turn it over to you and anyone else that wants to help there.
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August 24th, 2025 at 1:39:38 PM permalink
I'll accept that offer unjon.
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August 24th, 2025 at 1:40:38 PM permalink
I'm in for this year.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
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August 27th, 2025 at 3:53:10 AM permalink
I would like to participate again this season. Thank you.
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August 30th, 2025 at 1:35:15 PM permalink
I'm in!
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August 30th, 2025 at 5:40:51 PM permalink
So far we appear to have the following interested persons

1. Playyourcardsright
2. miplet
3. Wizard
4. Soopoo
5. gordonm888
6. GenWyzgy
7. IndyJeffrey
8. VegasBrent

Let's update this list by copy-paste when and if others express interest.
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August 31st, 2025 at 3:25:15 AM permalink
Looks like it may be winner take all this season
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August 31st, 2025 at 7:01:45 AM permalink
Quote: gordonm888

So far we appear to have the following interested persons

1. Playyourcardsright
2. miplet
3. Wizard
4. Soopoo
5. gordonm888
6. GenWyzgy
7. IndyJeffrey
8. VegasBrent

Let's update this list by copy-paste when and if others express interest.
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I am in
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September 4th, 2025 at 4:40:51 AM permalink
Quote: PlayYourCardsRight

PRIZES:
With less than 15 players, it will be a winner-take-all contest. If you aren't first, you are last. The winner will collect $25 from each of the other participants.

If we reach 15 players, second place will not pay and will collect two entry fees ($50 profit). All other prize money will be paid to the winner.
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Any way to get the list of active players from last season for one last push? Just a thought.
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September 4th, 2025 at 5:21:20 AM permalink
We appear to have the following interested persons

1. Playyourcardsright
2. miplet
3. Wizard
4. Soopoo
5. gordonm888
6. GenWyzgy
7. IndyJeffrey
8. VegasBrent
9. JohnZimbo
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
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September 4th, 2025 at 7:06:14 AM permalink
I'm fairly sure I can't be first place. Even second would be pushing it,but if you need one more to get to 15 I will be in
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September 4th, 2025 at 11:56:15 AM permalink
ATS and O/U lines for the first week of the contest?
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September 4th, 2025 at 1:12:19 PM permalink
Week 1 Lines!

Cardinals -6.5 @ Saints 6.5 O/U 43.5
Buccaneers -1.5 @ Falcons 1.5 O/U 46.5
Panthers 3.5 @ Jaguars -3.5 O/U 46.5
Bengals -5.5 @ Browns 5.5 O/U 48.5
Dolphins 1.5 @ Colts -1.5 O/U 47.5
Raiders 2.5 @ Patriots -2.5 O/U 43.5
Giants 6 @ Commanders -6 O/U 45.5
Steelers -2.5 @ Jets 2.5 O/U 38.5
Titans 8.5 @ Broncos -8.5 O/U 42.5
49ers -2.5 @ Seahawks 2.5 O/U 43.5
Lions 2.5 @ Packers -2.5 O/U 47.5
Texans 3 @ Rams -3 O/U 43.5
Ravens -1.5 @ Bills 1.5 O/U 50.5
Vikings -1.5 @ Bears 1.5 O/U 43.5

Deadline is 11 am Sunday EST

I Will send reminders and invites to all.

Gordon, I am sending my picks to you.

Good luck everyone,
Matt
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September 6th, 2025 at 1:05:58 PM permalink
Line changes link https://miplet.net/newnfl/diff.php?week=1&day=4&month=9&year=2025&hour=12
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September 6th, 2025 at 4:40:23 PM permalink
Reminders sent to all who participated last year, except Unjon, who indicated he was out.

Posting this for a bump. All are welcome.

I am on a flight tomorrow morning, so posting of picks may be slightly delayed, but I should be OK to have them up by gametime.

Good luck everyone.

Matt
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September 6th, 2025 at 4:50:46 PM permalink
How many participants so far?
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September 6th, 2025 at 5:25:59 PM permalink
Quote: avianrandy

How many participants so far?
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I have listed 9 participants not counting you. The key questions to PYCR - have we had any submissions from members who did not actively declare on this thread?
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September 7th, 2025 at 3:08:19 AM permalink
Currently, I have entries or default picks from 8. This list, minus Soopoo. No undeclared entries.

1. Playyourcardsright
2. miplet
3. Wizard
4. Soopoo
5. gordonm888
6. GenWyzgy
7. IndyJeffrey
8. VegasBrent
9. JohnZimbo
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September 7th, 2025 at 5:09:22 AM permalink
10. FourFiveFace
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September 7th, 2025 at 6:37:08 AM permalink
11. Avianrandy
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September 7th, 2025 at 6:45:36 AM permalink
Quote: PlayYourCardsRight

11. Avianrandy
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only 4 more to go
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September 7th, 2025 at 9:31:24 AM permalink
We start week 1 with 10 entries.
SooPoo indicated they were in, but no picks received. This is the bye week.

These were typed by hand from my phone to a different computer. Please verify your picks. What was sent in your private message is official. I did check is, but since it's not my normal cut and paste, I wanted everyone to know.

Matt



PlayYourCardsRight:
Patriots -2.5
Commanders -6 CONFIDENCE
49ers -2.5
Lions 2.5
Bears 1.5

Wizard:
Saints 6.5
Panthers 3.5
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE
Giants 6
Titans 8.5

AvianRandy:
Cardinals -6.5
Bucs -1.5 CONFIDENCE
Bucs Over 46.5
Steelers -2.5
Bengals -5.5

FourFiveFace:
Falcons 1.5 CONFIDENCE
Panthers 3.5
Browns 5.5
Patriots -2.5
Bills 1.5

Miplet:
Falcons Over 46.5
Steelers -2.5
Jets Under 38.5
Seahawks 2.5 CONFIDENCE
Lions 2.5

GenWyzgy:
Steelers -2.5 CONFIDENCE
Commanders -6
Lions 2.5
Rams -3
Vikings -1.5

IndyJeffrey:
Bengals -5.5
Dolphins 1.5 CONFIDENCE
Colts Under 47.5
Commanders -6
Bills 1.5

JohnZimbo:
Bears 1.5 CONFIDENCE
Broncos -8.5
Bills 1.5
Bucs -1.5
Panthers UNDER 46.5

Gordonm888
Cardinals -6.5
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE
Giants 6
Steelers -2.5
49ers -2.5

VegasBrent:
Buccaneers -1.5
Bengals -5.5 CONFIDENCE
Cardinals -6.5
Steelers -2.5
Lions 2.5
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September 7th, 2025 at 4:26:16 PM permalink
My bye week was of course on probably the ‘easiest’ week ever!

I’m still in.

Very few upsets.

Next week….. Go against Lions. Go with Packers. Go against Dolphins.
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September 7th, 2025 at 5:09:07 PM permalink
Not sure I agree with Soopoo, I found this to be a thrilling week to pick (with 3 or 4 games that had a result within 1/2 point of the spread) and some outcomes that surprised me. Here are the results so far, with 2 games (SNF and MNF) to go. Please check me, I did these by hand.

Picks still to be determined are in red font.

PlayYourCardsRight: (3-2)
Patriots -2.5 Loss
Commanders -6 CONFIDENCE Winx2
49ers -2.5 Win
Lions 2.5 Loss
Bears 1.5

Wizard: (3-3)
Saints 6.5 Loss
Panthers 3.5 Loss
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Giants 6 Loss
Titans 8.5 Win

AvianRandy: (3-3)
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Bucs -1.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Bucs Over 46.5 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Bengals -5.5 Loss

FourFiveFace: (1-4)
Falcons 1.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Panthers 3.5 Loss
Browns 5.5 Win
Patriots -2.5 Loss
Bills 1.5

Miplet: (0-6)
Falcons Over 46.5 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Jets Under 38.5 Loss
Seahawks 2.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Lions 2.5 Loss

GenWyzgy: (2-3)
Steelers -2.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Commanders -6 Win
Lions 2.5 Loss
Rams -3 Win
Vikings -1.5

IndyJeffrey: (2-3)
Bengals -5.5 Loss
Dolphins 1.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Colts Under 47.5 Win
Commanders -6 Win
Bills 1.5

JohnZimbo: (2-1)
Bears 1.5 CONFIDENCE
Broncos -8.5 Loss
Bills 1.5
Bucs -1.5 Win
Panthers UNDER 46.5 Win

Gordonm888 (4-2)
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Giants 6 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
49ers -2.5 Win

VegasBrent: (2-4)
Buccaneers -1.5 Win
Bengals -5.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Lions 2.5 Loss

I appear to be in first place so far with a record of 4-2. JohnZimbo is 2-1 and could be the leader if fortune favors his remaining two picks. Our cumulative total so far is 22-31. That shows that this was a tough week.
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September 7th, 2025 at 5:29:39 PM permalink
It looks like Miplet has already decided to go for the last place prize.
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September 7th, 2025 at 6:43:07 PM permalink
Quote: DRich

It looks like Miplet has already decided to go for the last place prize.
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That’s just the standard handicap. I still plan on winning.
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September 8th, 2025 at 2:53:23 AM permalink
Rough first week lot of conference rivalries. Both green bay Detroit good teams good game. Ravens-bills total score 81 WOW
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September 9th, 2025 at 3:59:28 AM permalink
Two thrilling games with major comebacks and still another outcome within 0.5 points of the spread!

Week 1 Results

PlayYourCardsRight: (3-3)
Patriots -2.5 Loss
Commanders -6 CONFIDENCE Winx2
49ers -2.5 Win
Lions 2.5 Loss
Bears 1.5 Loss

Wizard: (3-3)
Saints 6.5 Loss
Panthers 3.5 Loss
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Giants 6 Loss
Titans 8.5 Win

AvianRandy: (3-3)
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Bucs -1.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Bucs Over 46.5 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Bengals -5.5 Loss

FourFiveFace: (2-4)
Falcons 1.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Panthers 3.5 Loss
Browns 5.5 Win
Patriots -2.5 Loss
Bills 1.5 Win

Miplet: (0-6)
Falcons Over 46.5 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Jets Under 38.5 Loss
Seahawks 2.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Lions 2.5 Loss

GenWyzgy: (3-3)
Steelers -2.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Commanders -6 Win
Lions 2.5 Loss
Rams -3 Win
Vikings -1.5 Win

IndyJeffrey: (3-3)
Bengals -5.5 Loss
Dolphins 1.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Colts Under 47.5 Win
Commanders -6 Win
Bills 1.5 Win

JohnZimbo: (3-3)
Bears 1.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Broncos -8.5 Loss
Bills 1.5 Win
Bucs -1.5 Win
Panthers UNDER 46.5 Win

Gordonm888 (4-2)
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Giants 6 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
49ers -2.5 Win

VegasBrent: (2-4)
Buccaneers -1.5 Win
Bengals -5.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Lions 2.5 Loss

Soopoo: (0-0)

Player
WIN
LOSS
Prct
Gordonm888
4
2
0.667
PlayYourCardsRight
3
3
0.500
Wizard
3
3
0.500
AvianRandy
3
3
0.500
GenWyzgy
3
3
0.500
IndyJeffrey
3
3
0.500
JohnZimbo
3
3
0.500
Soopoo
0
0
0.500
FourFive Face
2
4
0.333
VegasBrent
2
4
0.333
Miplet
0
6
0.000
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September 9th, 2025 at 7:08:39 AM permalink
The Vikings didn't beat the bears. The bears beat themselves up with penalties
Hated to see that outcome that is why I never bet the colts or bears...too unpredictable
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September 9th, 2025 at 2:45:00 PM permalink
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Not sure I agree with Soopoo, I found this to be a thrilling week to pick (with 3 or 4 games that had a result within 1/2 point of the spread) and some outcomes that surprised me. Here are the results so far, with 2 games (SNF and MNF) to go. Please check me, I did these by hand.

Picks still to be determined are in red font.

PlayYourCardsRight: (3-2)
Patriots -2.5 Loss
Commanders -6 CONFIDENCE Winx2
49ers -2.5 Win
Lions 2.5 Loss
Bears 1.5

Wizard: (3-3)
Saints 6.5 Loss
Panthers 3.5 Loss
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Giants 6 Loss
Titans 8.5 Win

AvianRandy: (3-3)
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Bucs -1.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Bucs Over 46.5 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Bengals -5.5 Loss

FourFiveFace: (1-4)
Falcons 1.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Panthers 3.5 Loss
Browns 5.5 Win
Patriots -2.5 Loss
Bills 1.5

Miplet: (0-6)
Falcons Over 46.5 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Jets Under 38.5 Loss
Seahawks 2.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Lions 2.5 Loss

GenWyzgy: (2-3)
Steelers -2.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Commanders -6 Win
Lions 2.5 Loss
Rams -3 Win
Vikings -1.5

IndyJeffrey: (2-3)
Bengals -5.5 Loss
Dolphins 1.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Colts Under 47.5 Win
Commanders -6 Win
Bills 1.5

JohnZimbo: (2-1)
Bears 1.5 CONFIDENCE
Broncos -8.5 Loss
Bills 1.5
Bucs -1.5 Win
Panthers UNDER 46.5 Win

Gordonm888 (4-2)
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Browns 5.5 CONFIDENCE Winx2
Giants 6 Loss
Steelers -2.5 Loss
49ers -2.5 Win

VegasBrent: (2-4)
Buccaneers -1.5 Win
Bengals -5.5 CONFIDENCE Lossx2
Cardinals -6.5 Win
Steelers -2.5 Loss
Lions 2.5 Loss

I appear to be in first place so far with a record of 4-2. JohnZimbo is 2-1 and could be the leader if fortune favors his remaining two picks. Our cumulative total so far is 22-31. That shows that this was a tough week.
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Excuse me. SOOPOO at 0-0 is presently in second place.
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September 11th, 2025 at 11:13:35 AM permalink
Week 2 Lines

Bears 6 @ Lions -6 O/U 46.5
Jaguars 3.5 @ Bengals -3.5 O/U 48.5
Giants 4.5 @ Cowboys -4.5 O/U 44.5
Patriots 1.5 @ Dolphins -1.5 O/U 43.5
Browns 11.5 @ Ravens -11.5 O/U 45.5
Bills -6.5 @ Jets 6.5 O/U 46.5
Rams -5.5 @ Titans 5.5 O/U 41.5
49ers -3 @ Saints 3 O/U 40.5
Seahawks 3 @ Steelers -3 O/U 39.5
Panthers 6.5 @ Cardinals -6.5 O/U 43.5
Broncos -1.5 @ Colts 1.5 O/U 42.5
Eagles -1.5 @ Chiefs 1.5 O/U 46.5
Falcons 3.5 @ Vikings -3.5 O/U 44.5
Buccaneers 2.5 @ Texans -2.5 O/U 42.5
Chargers -3 @ Raiders 3 O/U 46.5

Perfect weeks:
Week 1: None

Skip week:
Week 1: Soopoo
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September 11th, 2025 at 11:16:25 AM permalink
Anyone is still eligible to enter! Week 1 counts as your skip week!
YouCanDoIt!
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September 11th, 2025 at 1:39:31 PM permalink
Here's the link, but see how good it was for me: https://miplet.net/newnfl/diff.php?week=2&day=11&month=9&year=2025&hour=9
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September 14th, 2025 at 10:06:13 AM permalink
Week 2 picks

PlayYourCardsRight:
Cowboys -4.5 Confidence
Dolphins -1.5
Steelers -3
Chiefs 1.5
Raiders 3

Wizard:
Jaguars 3.5
Cowboys -4.5
Jets 6.5
Chiefs 1.5
Falcons 3.5 confidence

IndyJeffrey:
Bears 6
Bengals Under 48.5
Cowboys -4.5
Broncos -1.5
Chargers -3 - CONFIDENCE

Gordonm888:
Bears 6
Patriots 1.5
49ers -3 Confidence
Rams -5.5
Jaguars 3.5

SOOPOO:
Jets 6.5 Confidence
Panthers 6.5
Giants 4.5
Patriots 1.5
Browns 11.5

Johnzimbo:
Cowboys -4.5 confidence
Falcons 3.5
Rams -5.5
Rams under 41.5
Eagles -1.5

Avianrandy:
Bengals -3.5
Cowboys -4.5
Bills -6.5
Rams -5.5
Buccaneers 2.5 Confidence

Vegasbrent:
Lions -6-confidence
Rams-5.5
Eagles -1.5
Broncos -1.5
Chargers -3

GenWyzgy:
Bengals -3.5
Cowboys -4.5 Confidence
Cardinals -6.5
Eagles -1.5
Texans OVER 42.5

FourFiveFace:
Bengals -3.5-Confidence
Browns +11.5
Jets +6.5
Titans +5.5
49ers -3
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September 14th, 2025 at 2:52:11 PM permalink
No picks from miplet?
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
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September 14th, 2025 at 3:34:07 PM permalink
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No picks from miplet?
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Someone forgot to turn on their alarm clock
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September 14th, 2025 at 3:53:45 PM permalink
Quote: miplet

Quote: gordonm888

No picks from miplet?
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Someone forgot to turn on their alarm clock
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oops I had a Senior moment Saturday morning forgetting my confidence pick
I remembered this morning and snuck it in before the deadline
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September 14th, 2025 at 4:36:04 PM permalink
Week 2 results as of 7:30 pm eastern on Sunday
Not included: SNF game (Vikes vs Falcons); MNF Games: (Bucs vs Texans & Chargers vs Raiders)

These results were compiled manually. Please check and let me know of any errors so far.

PlayYourCardsRight: (0-5)
Cowboys -4.5 Confidence Lossx2
Dolphins -1.5 Loss
Steelers -3 Loss
Chiefs 1.5 Loss
Raiders 3

Wizard: (0-5)
Jaguars 3.5 Loss
Cowboys -4.5 Loss
Jets 6.5 Loss
Chiefs 1.5 Loss
Falcons 3.5 confidence

IndyJeffrey: (0-4)
Bears 6 Loss
Bengals Under 48.5 Loss
Cowboys -4.5 Loss
Broncos -1.5 Loss
Chargers -3 - CONFIDENCE

Gordonm888: (4-2)
Bears 6 Loss
Patriots 1.5 Win
49ers -3 Confidence Winx2
Rams -5.5 Win
Jaguars 3.5 Loss

SOOPOO:(3-3)
Jets 6.5 Confidence Lossx2
Panthers 6.5 Win
Giants 4.5 Win
Patriots 1.5 Win
Browns 11.5 Loss

Johnzimbo: (2-3)
Cowboys -4.5 confidence Lossx2
Falcons 3.5
Rams -5.5 Win
Rams under 41.5 Loss
Eagles -1.5 Win

Avianrandy: (3-1)
Bengals -3.5 Win
Cowboys -4.5 Loss
Bills -6.5 Win
Rams -5.5 Win
Buccaneers 2.5 Confidence

Vegasbrent: (4-1)
Lions -6-confidence Winx2
Rams-5.5 Win
Eagles -1.5 Win
Broncos -1.5 Loss
Chargers -3

GenWyzgy: (2-3)
Bengals -3.5 Win
Cowboys -4.5 Confidence Lossx2
Cardinals -6.5 Loss
Eagles -1.5 Win
Texans OVER 42.5

FourFiveFace: (3-3)
Bengals -3.5-Confidence Winx2
Browns +11.5 Loss
Jets +6.5 Loss
Titans +5.5 Loss
49ers -3 Win

Miplet (0-0)
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September 14th, 2025 at 4:39:28 PM permalink
That last-second FG against Denver may very well cost me a perfect week. Sigh.
It's not a sin if you don't win, but it's a tragedy if you don't try. Be happy and have fun!
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September 14th, 2025 at 5:24:22 PM permalink
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That last-second FG against Denver may very well cost me a perfect week. Sigh.
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unfortunately Denver got flagged for leverage which made the field goal closer. Can't remember last time colts started out season 2-0 cowboys hurt me
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September 16th, 2025 at 9:22:30 AM permalink
Week 2 results

These results were compiled manually. Please check and let me know of any errors so far.

PlayYourCardsRight: (0-6)
Cowboys -4.5 Confidence Lossx2
Dolphins -1.5 Loss
Steelers -3 Loss
Chiefs 1.5 Loss
Raiders 3 Loss

Wizard: (2-4)
Jaguars 3.5 Loss
Cowboys -4.5 Loss
Jets 6.5 Loss
Chiefs 1.5 Loss
Falcons 3.5 confidence Winx2

IndyJeffrey: (2-4)
Bears 6 Loss
Bengals Under 48.5 Loss
Cowboys -4.5 Loss
Broncos -1.5 Loss
Chargers -3 - CONFIDENCE Winx2

Gordonm888: (4-2)
Bears 6 Loss
Patriots 1.5 Win
49ers -3 Confidence Winx2
Rams -5.5 Win
Jaguars 3.5 Loss

SOOPOO:(3-3)
Jets 6.5 Confidence Lossx2
Panthers 6.5 Win
Giants 4.5 Win
Patriots 1.5 Win
Browns 11.5 Loss

Johnzimbo: (3-3)
Cowboys -4.5 confidence Lossx2
Falcons 3.5 Win
Rams -5.5 Win
Rams under 41.5 Loss
Eagles -1.5 Win

Avianrandy: (5-1)
Bengals -3.5 Win
Cowboys -4.5 Loss
Bills -6.5 Win
Rams -5.5 Win
Buccaneers 2.5 Confidence Winx2

Vegasbrent: (5-1)
Lions -6-confidence Winx2
Rams-5.5 Win
Eagles -1.5 Win
Broncos -1.5 Loss
Chargers -3 Win

GenWyzgy: (2-4)
Bengals -3.5 Win
Cowboys -4.5 Confidence Lossx2
Cardinals -6.5 Loss
Eagles -1.5 Win
Texans OVER 42.5 Loss

FourFiveFace: (3-3)
Bengals -3.5-Confidence Winx2
Browns +11.5 Loss
Jets +6.5 Loss
Titans +5.5 Loss
49ers -3 Win

Miplet (0-0)

Week 2 results
Player
WIN
LOSS
Prct
AvianRandy
5
1
0.833
VegasBrent
5
1
0.833
Gordonm888
4
2
0.667
FourFive Face
3
3
0.500
JohnZimbo
3
3
0.500
SOOPOO
3
3
0.500
Wizard
2
4
0.333
GenWyzgy
2
4
0.333
IndyJeffrey
2
4
0.333
PlayYourCardsRight
0
6
0.000
Miplet
0
0
0.000
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September 16th, 2025 at 9:34:23 AM permalink
Week 2 Cumulative Contest W/L Rankings to date

Player
WIN
LOSS
Prct
AvianRandy
8
4
0.667
Gordonm888
8
4
0.667
VegasBrent
7
5
0.583
JohnZimbo
6
6
0.500
SOOPOO
3
3
0.500
Wizard
5
7
0.417
FourFive Face
5
7
0.417
GenWyzgy
5
7
0.417
IndyJeffrey
5
7
0.417
PlayYourCardsRight
3
9
0.250
Miplet
0
6
0.000



I think the contest picks are 55-65 to date. Tough two weeks.
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September 18th, 2025 at 3:36:10 PM permalink
Week 3 Lines
Falcons -5.5 @ Panthers 5.5 O/U 43.5
Bengals 3 @ Vikings -3 O/U 42.5
Packers -8.5 @ Browns 8.5 O/U 41.5
Texans 1.5 @ Jaguars -1.5 O/U 44.5
Raiders 3.5 @ Commanders -3.5 O/U 44.5
Steelers -1.5 @ Patriots 1.5 O/U 44.5
Jets 7 @ Buccaneers -7 O/U 43.5
Colts -4.5 @ Titans 4.5 O/U 43.5
Rams 3.5 @ Eagles -3.5 O/U 44.5
Broncos 2.5 @ Chargers -2.5 O/U 45.5
Saints 7.5 @ Seahawks -7.5 O/U 41.5
Cowboys -1.5 @ Bears 1.5 O/U 50.5
Cardinals 3 @ 49ers -3 O/U 46.5
Chiefs -6 @ Giants 6 O/U 45.5
Lions 4.5 @ Ravens -4.5 O/U 53.5
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