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

Eagles (-1) over VIKINGS: If Adrian Peterson doesn’t rack up Rookie of the Year acclimation off the sensational freshman season he’s staging, the fix is in. Peterson’s brilliant and resilient running serves to distract the casual viewer from the multiplicity of flaws the Vikings are heir to. Tarvaris Jackson and his broken finger will likely start at QB for Minny. Jackson’s no bargain, and the cupboard’s bare behind him. Long-established Eagles professionalism away from home (and solid rushing D) will stand Philly (-1) in good stead as it rebounds from devastating home loss to Bears. One unit.

LAST WEEK: 2-0 (plus two units). Nebraska football program a smoking ruin (Texas A&M, plus one unit). Kay Cee extended Oakland’s unparalleled divisional futility (Chiefs, plus one unit).

SEASON: 9-6-1 (plus three units).

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