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Last week Jacksonville had to travel all the way to the black hole in Oakland, and lose a really close one to the Raiders.  The Jags had a whole week to prepare for the game and showed a lot of heart by giving the Raiders a run for their money.  Unfortunately, when the leader of your team, MJD, gets injured that early in a game, it can be very deflating to say the least.  Not to me mention, losing your starting quarterback kinda sucks too.  I think they showed a lot of heart in that game, and I will remember that next time they are getting a lot of points at home. 

This will not be the spot for them to cover.  Things won't be any easier when they have to fly to Milwaukee and play the well oiled machine of the Green Bay Packers.  The Jags are racking up some serious frequent flyer miles these days (previous game played all the way in Oakland).  I think this matchup bodes horribly for them even with Charles Woodson out with a broken collar bone.  The Jags simply don't have the weapons to exploit the injury (Chad Henne to who???).  Nor do they have the pass rush or secondary to slow down this elite passing attack.  Look for Clay Matthews to have a field day on this team anytime they try to throw the ball.   

I normally would look for this to be a letdown situation for Green Bay, but again, with them being at 3rd place in the NFC North standings, they can ill afford a letdown.  I know a lot of wise guys got hurt trying to fade GB last week, and as I mentioned, this team is just playing too damn well!!!   They were 15-1 last year and 11-5 ATS.  Don't let the public scare you away from riding this team.  I think their defense is actually playing better than they did last year, although the loss of Charles Woodson will hurt when they have to play a team like the Gmen or Falcons.  Fortunately, they will not be exposed by the Jacksoville Jaguars. 

They will be 6-3 going into the bye (I have been saying that for the past two weeks). 

They will step on the gas and put this team out of its misery early.  I wouldn't be surprised if you see Graham Harrell (GB's backup QB) taking snaps in the 4th quarter because this one will be decided at halftime.

Pack 38

Jags 13

   I like the Jags, because everyone here says they have no chance.  OK- first my score: GB 26-Jax -21. Yes, the loss of Jones-Drew and their starting QB will be difficult to overcome.Just when things couldn't get any worse for Jax, they did! I feel GB will fall way short of covering the 16 points they are giving.

JACKSONVILLE   + 16

I would like to thank Vue for being a contrarian and providing us with a different viewpoint.  I enjoy hearing opposing arguments in all the blogs on covers because regardless of who we are, we are always going to make mistakes.  Its impossible to be right all the time.    

Although, I am not really sure why Vue posts his or her picks without any real logical explanation behind them.  I think everyone would benefit if Vue provided us with some tangible reasons as to the rationale for liking a certain side or total.  From a handicapping perspective, I have a problem with your explanation of:

 "I like the Jags, because everyone here says they have no chance." 

That provides us with no intell or angles, nor does it suggest that we are overlooking some reason as to why the Jags wil cover.  Are you just looking into some database?   Whats your thought process here Vue?