Including the 1997-2006 seasons in The Post, Cat’s 12-year record in print stands at 332-270 (55.1 percent) against the spread.
THE PICK
PACKERS (-3) over Bears: Cat’s Bear-baiting worked last week with the Chicago/Detroit “over,” so we’ll return for more. Hosannas – Brett Favre now his 422 league TD passes. His 274 interceptions leave him but three short of Methuselah, i.e. George Blanda. But it’s unlikely No. 4 will eclipse that dubious mark Sunday night, given the Green Bay ageless one is 22-8 lifetime against the Midway Monsters. Lovie Smith has said he knows how to beat the Packers. He does – but with half his starting defense hors de combat, horses aren’t there. Packers (-3) can function without a running game for one more week, for one unit.
LAST WEEK: 1-1 (even units). Oregon (minus one unit). Lions/Bears over (plus one unit).
SEASON: 6-4 (plus two units).
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