In a scene from the 1981 film “Absence of Malice” (set in Miami; I had a very small part as an extra), someone steals newspapers off front lawns so a story that has been published won’t be read. I feel like doing that now so that no one will see what I must confess here: I went 6-7 straight-up last week. Far worse, I was 2-11 against the spread — my single-worst week ATS in 32 seasons of NFL picks in the Herald. Nothing I say can mitigate the inexcusable, so we move on more determined than ever for a strong finish to a trying season. [Note, result of Thursday night’s 49ers-Seahawks game not included below.]
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Week 14: 6-7, .462 overall; 2-11, .154 vs. spread.
