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How about those Browns! (Original Post) Auggie Oct 2014 OP
When researching the 10pm (AZ time) pick 'em games JonLP24 Oct 2014 #1

JonLP24

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1. When researching the 10pm (AZ time) pick 'em games
Sun Oct 12, 2014, 06:25 PM
Oct 2014

for SFTC the most reliable resource in any sport had Cleveland w/ a 59% chance of winning the game followed by Tennessee's 69% of beating Jacksonville. I went the highest probability of winning but the flaw w/ his probability model is it uses team stats, Jacksonville recently went w/ Blake Bortles 2 games ago and someone who is actually the better QB doesn't reflect in team net yards per pass attempt.

I survived a late rally which was capped by a blocked last second field goal attempt. Bortles did well himself.

They were more informative when the 5th Down Blog was around but they become more accurate later in the season and it is as useful as anything when it comes to picking winners.

The Machine

STEELERS: 24 (41%)
BROWNS: 30 (59%)
VEGAS: Browns (-2)

The Browns' offense is for real -- it's efficient and rarely turns the ball over. Pittsburgh's defense appears to be improving, so this should be a competitive game. The AFC North has three wildcard contenders and this matchup will have a big effect on that fight.

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/98007892/nfl-week-6-picks

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