Sunday, 1:00 pm
Niners @ Tennessee(8)
Wow, are the Titans really 8 points better than anybody? I say no.
Patriots @ Kansas City(3)
Wow, could the Pats make it three in a row? I actually think they can.
Rams(3.5) @ Houston
While the Texans have showed some signs of life of late and the Rams have stunk it up, this is not enough points for me to pick the home team here.
Ravens @ Cincinnati(9.5)
The Ravens are terrible, no matter what happened against the Steelers last week (Maddox on the road). Cinci put up a good fight against the Colts last week, I think they’ll handle the Ravens here.
Panthers(4) @ Buffalo
Only 4? Terrific, I’m happy with that. Panthers.
Bears @ Tampa Bay(3)
I’m still not convinced by Simms, and I think against the Bears defense he’ll really struggle. I like getting points here.
Chargers(3) @ Washington
I think the Redskins have been exposed and the Chargers desperately need to keep winning to stay alive for a wild card–they’ll cover this.
Browns @ Minnesota(4)
Hmm, I’m actually kind of thinking losing Culpepper might have been the best possible thing for the Vikings season. I say they keep it going.
Sunday, ~4:10 pm
Dolphins @ Oakland(7)
I admit it, I cannot figure out the Dolphins. I guess that means I’ll take the Raiders at home.
Jaguars(3.5) @ Arizona
The Cardinals are also pretenders. Again, the Jags need wins to stay in the wild card hunt, which I think they’ll do here (including the cover).
Giants @ Seattle(4.5)
Awesome game. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’re going to see it here. Actually, this is such a good matchup that now I have to check. Wow! Hey, we’re getting this game! Oh, right, that’s because the Cowboys already played this week. Cool. Anyway, the pick. Seabags are really tough at home but I otherwise figure this is a “pick” game so I like getting points. Go Tiki!
Packers @ Philadelphia(4.5)
I have exactly no idea what will happen here. I’ve been a bit out of the loop on football shows of late, so I’m not up on the latest news. Thus, on the theory that just about every outcome is equally likely, I’ll take the points.
Sunday EPSN
Saints @ New Jersey Jest(1)
Hey, look, I’m picking the Jets! Yes, really!
MNF
Steelers @ Indianapolis(8)
You know what? Big Ben is back, and I’m taking the Steelers. Not because I think they’ll win, but because I think they’ll keep it close and the Colts are going to do just enough to win, but it won’t be a huge beating.