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Hi Folks,
Lucky roared out of the gates this week, going 5-2 in the morning
games. Too bad they played the afternoon ones! Lucky Lester watched in
horror as he went 1-4-1 to close out the predictions. The record
for the week ended 7-6-1. The super picks were a pitiful 1-3.
Lucky Lester is still up on the year at 32-24-4.
It was an unusual week with an incredible ten home game for the underdogs.
These home dogs went 6-3-1. Lucky Lester, unfortunately, was down
with the favored visitors, parity; the bettor's worst enemy once again
reared its ugly head. This scrambles the perceptions of the strong vs.
weak in the NFL.
The season is a quarter over already! So, without further ado here is...
Lucky Lester's Quarterly Power Ratings for the NFL
1. Patriots
(3-0) - The only easy choice on the list. Eighteen wins and counting.
2. Eagles (4-0) - McNabb is a legitimate MVP candidate and a great
defense to match.
3. Seahawks (3-0) - Young defense has allowed only thirteen points.
4. Colts (3-1) - Awesome offense but questions remain on defense.
5. Vikings (2-1) - Daunte Culpeper and Randy Moss are difficult
to stop.
6. Jets (3-0) - QB Chad Penningotn is efficient and RB Curtis Martin
is rejuvenated.
7. Falcons (4-0) - Michael Vick and a much-improved defense make
the Falcons formidable.
8. Broncos (3-1) - Champ Bailey leads a retooled defense and Jake
Plummer wins games.
9. Ravens (2-2) - Ravens defense was pushed around by Chiefs but
should rebound.
10. Jaguars (3-1) - Young QB Leftwich continues to improve and
the young defense is tough.
11. Steelers (3-1) - Duce Staley restores fear factor to Steelers
running attack.
12. Cowboys (2-1) - Old man Vinnie Testaverde unlikely to last
if he keeps throwing so much.
13. Rams (2-2) - Rams need a big lift with a win at Seahawks this
week.
14. Titans (1-3) - McNair should be back for Packers on Monday
night.
15. Panthers (1-2) - Stephen Davis could return this week, as Panthers
need to return to ball control offense.
16. Chiefs (1-3) - Offensive line dominated the Ravens and defense
finally woke up.
17. Lions (2-1) - Young offense should continue to improve under
head coach Steve Mariucci.
18. Giants (3-1) - Kurt Warner and his teammates look for their
fourth victory at Dallas this week.
19. Packers (1-3) - Favre returns as do key members of defense
this week.
20. Saints (2-2) - Will improve as Deuce McAllister is poised to
return.
21. Texans (2-2) - Texans put together their franchise first, two
game win streak.
22. Raiders (2-2) - QB Gannon's season may be over and reserve
QB Kerry Collins threw 3 interceptions
in first start!
23. Browns (2-2) - RB Lee Suggs keeps the Browns in games but defense
has holes with injuries.
24. Redskins (1-3) - Have talent to move up when they embrace Joe
Gibb's system and Portis gets untracked.
25. Bucs (0-4) - Defense is solid and looks for new QB Simms to
ignite offense.
26. Cardinals (1-3) - Team is playing hard for Coach Greene, just
not enough talent on roster this year.
27. Bengals (1-3) - RB Rudi Johnson had big numbers last week but
rest of team has little to cheer about.
28. Chargers (2-2) - Rookie QB Phillip Rivers will start soon and
next year they could compete.
29. Bears (1-3) - Bears team is riddled with injuries but Coach
Lovie Smith is future star.
30. Dolphins (0-4) - Too much turmoil and too little talent for
this team to bounce back.
31. Bills (0-3) - Foolish, foolish Bills traded next years first
round draft pick to Cowboys.
32. 49ers (0-4) - Who are these guys? Will be fortunate to win
a single game!
Lucky Lester
is excited about his picks for week five. Lucky intends to pad his outstanding
32-24-4 record with winners. Look for it here on Friday.
Feel free
to drop old Lucky a line at luckylester@hotmail.com
to let me know of you're success this football season.
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