LSU (-3) @ Mississippi St - THU 8:00PM - ESPN
Mississippi has averaged 325 yds rushing in their first 2 games, and I like what I saw in the game against Auburn last week. As with all SEC games though, this one will be a defensive struggle with turnovers being the decisive factor. LSU rolled through their first 2 weeks (impressive win against the Oregon Ducks), but I think they fall short tonight in the hostile environment. Home field, classes cancelled for the game, Thursday night, the fans are ready. Bulldogs are looking for an upset early on in the SEC. LSU 24, Mississippi St 27
Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5) @ Atlanta Falcons - SUN 8:20PM - CBS
It's hard to bet against the Eagles the way they're playing right now, but at the same time Falcons are looking to redeem themselves after the embarrassing, turnover ridden performance in Chicago last week. Matt Ryan is back in a Dome this week, but he will be facing just as many issues with Asomugha, Samuel and Rodgers-Cromartie covering the backfield.
With an inconsistent running game and both defensive starting tackles out this Sunday, Matty Ice has his work cut out for him. This will be a close one, but
Cleveland Browns (-2.5) @ Indianapolis Colts - SUN 1:00PM - NBC
Ok let's be honest, I'm only putting up this matchup because it's the only time the Browns will ever be favored in a road game, against the Colts nevertheless. Peyton's absence exposed what we've all known for years, the Colts are a below average team carried by their QB. This is nothing like a 2008 New England situation losing Tom Brady. I'll take the Browns, at least they have a mediocre running game in Peyton Hillis. This game won't be pretty. Browns 20, Colts 13
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