San Diego Chargers @ New York Jets
How can someone pick against the Chargers and their potent offense? The only way the Jets win against the Chargers is if the Chargers beat themselves. I don’t see it happening.
My Pick – Chargers
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Delhomme is hot but so is the Buc’s defense. They are rated one of the best against the rush. But with Simms at the wheel for Tampa I don’t think they can keep up with the Panthers.
My Pick – Carolina
Tennessee Titans @ Cleveland Browns
Trent Dilfer and Antonio Bryant have an opportunity to prove they have some offense left in them. They will be playing against a week Titan’s secondary. But the Titans can explode on offense and I don’t think the Browns can match TD for TD against the Titans.
My Pick – Titans
Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Well the Texans got there only win of the season last week so the Jaguars are a safe bet. The only way the Texans can win is if the football gods decide to skip the Browns game and show up at this one.
My Pick – Jaguars
Oakland Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
When these two teams play it’s always an offensive game. The Chiefs won in Oakland earlier in the year and I think they’ll win at home on Sunday. The Chiefs will also be without Priest Holmes because of an injury sustained during last week’s game but Larry Johnson will prove his worth. Rumor is Green won’t play Sunday because he’s mourning over his father’s death. I’m sticking with my Chief pick but that would change if Green does not play.
My Pick – Chiefs
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
Ravens will be missing both defensive threats in Reed and Lewis. This is a key factor because they will be playing against Palmer and Chad Johnson. Who does C.J. get to check off this week?
My Pick – Bengals
Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins have really impressed me this year but not enough for me to choose them when playing the Falcons. Vick and Co. will get it done in Miami.
My Pick – Falcons
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings
Call me crazy but I truly feel Brad Johnson will bring some life to this football team. They’ll win this Sunday and they’ll win big.
My Pick – Vikings
Chicago Bears @ New Orleans Saints
Just when you start thinking the Saints are horrible they win a game you think they can’t. That is the pattern of the Saints for years. So because of that logic I’m going against the odds here and picking the Saints.
My Pick – Saints
New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers
49ers beat the Bucs but do you honestly think they can beat the Giants?
My Pick – Giants
Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals
If the Cardinals offense was at good as their defense I’d probably go with Arizona but with Kurt “the hurt” Warner back I doubt they’ll score more than 14 points. Seattle will definitely score more than that.
My Pick – Seahawks
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Green Bay Packers
It hurts me to pick against the Steelers but I have absolutely no confidence in them without Big Ben in the game. Favre has a tough match up against the awesome Pittsburgh defense but I think the packers will pull out a victory in what will be a low scoring game.
My Pick – Packers
Edit: Sunday 12:07am 16 hours to kickoff
I normally don't change my picks but I've had all day for my choice to marinate in my thoughts. The Pittsburgh defense is more potent than the Packer offense. Even with Batch in the game I still think the the defense will pull out this victory for them.
My Pick - Steelers
Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins
This and the Monday night game is definitely one of the harder ones to pick. All the controversy around Terrell Owens and his comments make me think to pick the Redskins but for some reason that controversy and attention seems to fuel the Eagles. Because the Eagles have abandoned the running game and both T.O. and McNabb are hurt I’m going to pick the Redskins. It’s a home game on prime time for them and they’ll have to bounce back after that embarrassing lost to the Giants last week.
My Pick – Redskins
Edit: Sunday 12:11am - TO suspended. I feel much better about my Redskins picks now.
MNF
Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots
The Colts have lost seven straight in Foxboro and many say this is the year the Colts break that. I agree but I don’t think it’ll be this week. I think it’ll be in the playoffs. I’m going with the odds and say the Colts will be 0-8 against the Pats after Monday night.
My pick – Patriots
