Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff

A week into the 2008 NFL gambling season, our fearless football forecaster is no longer wearing the bag on his head to hide his identity. Instead, the brown paper is being used to hide the shame, the shame of an embarrassing mark against the opening week point spread.

Were it not for the pathetic Raiders, our pigskin prognosticator would have posted a goose egg for the week, a far cry from the spread success enjoyed the last two sessions, success that led to a name change. Despite repeated pleas from yours truly to go back to his previous identity, the artist formerly known as “The Victim” will trudge on with his new persona.

As a result, once again I present to you, Slick’s Picks:

Indianapolis (-1 ½) over Minnesota
NY Giants (-8 ½) over St. Louis
New England (+1 ½) over NY Jets
Cleveland (+6) over Pittsburgh
Philadelphia (+7) over Dallas

Last week: 1-5
Season record: 1-5