I certainly understand why the New England Patriots are solid three-point favorites over the Atlanta Falcons. I also understand why a lot of people are betting on them.
Among the chief reasons, I'd imagine, is that Tom Brady is married to Gisele Bundchen. Here are some highlights of her dancing, which is quite impressive.
Some may also be convinced by Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend Camille Kostek, a former Patriots cheerleader.
Both ladies are good reasons to think the Pats will win, but neither seem convincing to me. Giselle has proven herself to be a complete hater and loser who doesn't support Brady in his beliefs. Kostek is undeniably fantastic but without Gronk on the field, it is unclear whether her presence will be felt.
Boston, as a city, also seems to be on the decline. Its coolest figure, undoubtedly Big Papi, hung up the cleats after last season even though he is still at the top of the baseball world.
His obvious successor is, also undoubtedly, Big Sexy Bortolo Colon.
Bartolo Colon is getting after it in the Dominican Republic. He's chasing Marichal for the most wins by a pitcher from the DR. #Braves pic.twitter.com/8yBO5Z3oQh
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) December 15, 2016
And Big Sexy is now an Atlanta man, which makes this quite easy.
New England Patriots VS. Atlanta Falcons, in Houston, Texas
PICK: Falcons +3
Atlanta seems like a pretty great America-loving place. Kate Upton once went there.
It didn't work out well for Braves that season, but Kate thrived in the city.
It is just a quick hop over to University of Georgia from Atlanta, which is a good thing because it is where this girl, named Amanda, went to school.
She's from Atlanta.
Also from Atlanta—ESPN's Olivia Harlan.
She also went to Georgia.
She's a great sports reporter.
Atlanta seems like the smart pick to me.