I made my return to gambling on the NFL this weekend since my fantasy team needs multiple miracles to make the playoffs and the Seahawks need to sign an early 80s Steve Largent, 2000 Shaun Alexander and one of Chuck Knox’s defenses to even have a shot at the wildcard. So, I decided to try gambling on the NFL to spark my interest. A lot of the games I liked, but didn’t have what it took to bet them. However, there were only two “locks” in my opinion. Green Bay and Kansas City, both of whom won. Of course, I can’t just bet two games and be happy. I had to do a couple three team parlays (both of which I was 2/3), a teaser (Rams, what was I thinking?) and then made a bet on the Cardinals on Monday. As well as a parlay of the Cardinals and the over (I was half right). At the end of it I ended up being up about $6 dollars (which is actually thanks to Scotsman’s Grizzlies pick at NBAtips.net). That’s the great thing about gambling. I was like 80% right about my bets, but I ended up with a very small profit because of my greed. If I had stuck the course, not done any parlays and bet more games I’d have been like 5-2.

The Packers won ATS, but lost the game overall. There is no way they should have though because the first safety was a complete joke. In fact, it looks the referee made his own rules instead of, you know, following the rule book. At some point we need to make these things reviewable. Intentional grounding, pass interference and everything else. If it does or could lead to a score, it needs to be reviewable.

In other news, MATT HASSELBECK should return this weekend. He is the miracle that my fantasy team needs! I was looking at stats today and I noticed that Seneca Wallace has only thrown one interception. He hasn’t been the greatest QB by any stretch of the imagination, but he hasn’t given the ball away either. Which is more than Matt could say in his first season as a starter. I still remember the chants of “Dilfer! Dilfer!” at Husky Stadium pissing me off to no end. I mean, sure we might have won THAT game with Dilfer in there but there’s no way that Super Bowl would have happened with Dilfer in there. I guess I’m just a big picture guy. Anyways, I’m glad to have my favorite QB back. Even if we do suck.

Finally, I got an email from NFL.com and they are running a 25% off special (yesterday) today and tomorrow. It’s a pretty good deal and if you’re team doesn’t suck, you might want to pick up some stuff now. Replica jerseys for $60 is a pretty good deal and I think these sweatshirts are the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Enter the code NFL25 at checkout to receive the discount.