It doesn't get much worse than it was last week for me, a woeful 5-8 on the picks.. I am nothing, however, if not persistent... Jacksonville at Philadelphia - The Eagles have lost two in a row, their second and third losses of the season on the last play of the game. With the Jaguars playing their backup QB, its very hard to see them upending the Eagles in a must-win game for them. Pick: EAGLES
Atlanta at Cincinnati - The Falcons showed a serious flaw last week against the Steelers, with Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch throw for some big passing plays - Carson Palmer must be salivating. Pick: BENGALS Arizona at Green Bay - The Cardinals have been woeful this year, but the Packers have been literally picking some WR's off the street this week to play for Brett Favre. Pick: CARDINALS Houston at Tennessee - The Texans got a big home upset over the Jaguars last week, but they look like a classic "Jekyll and Hyde" team - decent at home, and horrible on the road. Pick: TITANS Seattle at Kansas City - Its come to this, Seneca Wallace vs. Brodie Croyle at QB. The problem for the Seahawks is that they are playing without Shawn Alexander too.. Its probably just too much for the defending NFC Champs to overcome. Pick: CHIEFS Baltimore at New Orleans - The Saints have been a great story, but the Ravens have lost two in a row, and that monster defense should give the Saints some problems. Pick: RAVENS Tampa Bay at NY Giants - The Bucs may be as close a thing to a random walk in the NFL, with their last few games ending on an amazing Reggie Bush punt return, a ball being fumbled just a split second after crossing the endzone, and a 62 yard field goal. I wouldn't be shocked if they find another heart-stopping way to end this one, but I'll take the safe pick: GIANTS San Francisco at Chicago - I usually avoid the point spreads in this thing, but one random thought. Has a team that failed to score a single offensive touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals and had six turnovers against the same ever been favored by 16.5 points the next week????? Of course, all that means is that the Niners just * might* keep it within two touchdowns. Pick: BEARS St. Louis at San Diego - Both teams had tough losses last week, but I think the Chargers are just slightly better, and they're at home. Pick: CHARGERS NY Jets at Cleveland - The Browns have to win one at some point right? The Jets are getting big for their britches at 4-2, thanks to the AFC East's cupcake schedule draw this year. Pick: BROWNS UPSET SPECIAL Indianapolis at Denver - Everyone is thinking that the Colts aren't as good this year, and that this is where the Colts will stumble. Looking at the Broncos, though, they have issues on offense of their own. Plus, I'll take Peyton Manning over Jake Plummer every day when it comes to managing a close game. Pick: COLTS Pittsburgh at Oakland - Even Charlie Batch, if he plays, can't bring the Steelers down to the Raiders' level. Pick: STEELERS Dallas at Carolina - The Giants proved last week that Drew Bledsoe just can't handle a big time pass rush. So, bring in Tony Romo, right? Eh, all Tony Romo did was throw three more interceptions - in one half! Julius Peppers, start your engines. Pick: PANTHERS New England at Minnesota - The Vikings have really surprised me by getting some tough road wins in Washington and Seattle, and blowing a road game in Buffalo. That might spell upset for New England, but the Patriots are a team that has quietly been getting better all season. Pick: PATRIOTS _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
