Sunday 1:00
Raiders @ Baltimore(-7)
That’s a lot of points. But I think after the Raiders won a clutch game last week, they’ll come up with ways to suck this week. The Ravens defense can make a lot of teams look bad. I’ll give the 7.

Cardinals @ Carolina(-4)
I just can’t trust the Cardinals. They’ve looked good and they’ve looked really bad. They’re coming off the bye, and Boldin might play, which are both good things, but Carolina has a very good defense. I want to pick the Cards, but I have to take the home team. Maybe if it was 7..

Buccaneers @ Dallas(-2)
Right now, the Bucs are better than Dallas. The gameplan has to be for them to throw early and put some points on the board forcing Dallas to throw downfield which will cause turnovers. Take the points.

Redskins @ Detroit(+7.5)
The Skins need to rebound after a poor loss last week. They will win this big.

Bills @ Miami(+1)
What a bizarre line. Normally something like this shows that people know things that I don’t. And while that’s certainly true, I can’t come up with a scenario that makes me like the Dolphins here. I’ll take the Bills.

Rams @ New England(-7.5)
Wow, what a test for the resurgent Rams! Somehow the Pats embarrassed the Broncos (I was asleep and missed it). I assume turnovers were the primary reason. They’ll probably get more against the Rams, but that’s too many points for my blood. I’ll take the Rams and a reality pill!

Chargers(-3) vs. Saints @ London
In London, huh? I think the Saints have had a crazy travel schedule, despite the Chargers longer trip. I’ll take the Chargers and give the points.

Chefs @ New Jersey Jest(-14)
The Jets absolutely have to win this game and they should be able to handle the hapless chiefs. Maybe some extra incentive because of the coaches? Does that still matter? I think I’ll be bold and give the points.

Falcons @ Philadelphia(-9)
Westbrook has fractured ribs. I don’t care how tough he is, he’s not going to be effective. I’ll take the points along with the Falcons solid running game.

Sunday ~4:10
Browns @ Jacksonville(-7)
The Browns are so strange. They look good on some days and bottom-of-the-barrell on others. I guess that’s just life in the NFL. I don’t like their running game with Lewis and I love the Jax running game. I’ll give the points and take the Jags at home.

Bungles @ Houston(-9.5)
This seems like a large number for Houston to put up, even against the Bengals. I’ll take the points in this one.

Giants @ Pittsburgh(-2.5)
So the Giants looked bad two weeks ago with Eli coming back to earth, but they handled the Niners last week, mostly due to defensive line play. Other teams have proven you can get to Ben, and the Giants will. I’ll take the points.

Seahawks @ San Francisco(-5.5)
The Seahawks have a backup QB and Singletary is now coaching the Niners, and I’m rooting for him, so give the points!

MNF
Colts @ Tennessee(-4)
Seems like a low point total. The Colts basically had one good game this year. Something is terribly wrong, and I think it’s age. Their O-Line is too old, and their defense has no pop, especially without Sanders, which I think is a huge factor. I’ll give the points.