Chargers @ Buffalo(-1)
I like getting the point here. The Bills are missing a key pass rusher and have injuries in the secondary while Rivers has been getting great pass protection. This will be Edwards first game back from his concussion.

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati(+9.5)
Apparently the Steelers never lose to Cincinnati. And the Bengals lose a lot! The Steelers have some glaring weaknesses, but they should be able to handle a large number. Give the points.

Baltimore @ Miami(-3)
I don’t think the Dolphins are awful, but the Ravens are a bit better considering they have the #1 defense in the league. However, their offensive line is in shambles and Flacco is throwing lots of interceptions. If the Ravens can run the ball and Flacco limits the mistakes, they will win. I’ll take the 3 points.

Cowboys @ St. Louis(+7)
The Cowboys are falling apart, but surely they won’t lose to the Rams. The Rams are flush off a victory last week but will crash down to earth. I think Brad Johnson will probably limit the mistakes that Romo might make which could lose them this game. I’ll give the 7.

Vikings @ Chicago(-3)
I like the Vikings to take it to Chicago. The Bears have been somewhat exposed over the past few weeks. They can be run on, and the Vikings can run. I’ll take the 3 points.

Saints @ Carolina(-3)
Brees is putting up big numbers. I like getting the points.

Niners @ New Jersey Giants(-10.5)
So will Eli have another “old” Eli performance, or will he limit the mistakes? Have the injuries to the Giant D line finally taken their toll? They got no pressure on the quarterback in last week’s game. That will have to change this week against a team with a terrible O-line. I’ll take the Giants at home to cover.

Sunday ~4:10
Lions @ Houston(-9.5)
That’s a big number! But no Kitna and no Williams, and the team’s understanding that they’ve given up on the season, Houston should be able to run up the score at home. I’ll give the points.

Jets @ Oakland(+3)
Jets should really cover this. Oakland has no idea what’s going on.

Browns @ Washington(-7.5)
Last week Washington had a bunch of turnovers on route to their loss to the Rams. It is unlikely to happen again in that way. And the Browns feasted on Eli’s haplessness. Campbell has no interceptions this year! I like the Redskins to bounce back and the Browns to drop one. Give the points.

Colts @ Green Bay(+1)
I like the Colts. They looked great last week and at the end of the game before that. They’ve figured something out. Meanwhile Green Bay looks iffly losing 2 of their last three. I don’t think their D will be up to the task of stopping Manning when he’s in synch.

SNF
Seahawks @ Tampa(-10.5)
This seems like bad news for the Seahawks. It’s a big number, but without a QB, they’re in trouble. Give the points.

MNF
Broncos @ New England(-3)
New England isn’t good. The Broncos aren’t either, but I like getting the 3 points.