First let me say my apologies for the late post. Several people have expressed interest in getting the picks out early but between setting up a lab and doing some design work for a customer I have had little time. I had adopted the table for my picks but because I'm on a schedule I'm going to write out the games.
So on with the picks. For some reason this week they all seem like locks but I'll point out a few potential upsets as I go.
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Many analysts feel this is the game where the Colts could possibly go down. I'm not sure if this was before Leftwich went down but I still don't think it matters. There are only a few teams I feel can contend with the Colts and the Jaguars aren't one of them. Let's welcome back Fragile Freddy and he continues his yet another disappoint season.
My Pick - Colts
Oakland Raiders at New York Jets
Both teams won't have a dominant QB so you have to go with what team has the better RB and surround WR core. That means Oakland has Moss, Porter and Jordan and the Jets have..........
My Pick - Raiders
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Foster is exactly what the Panthers needed and he arrived at the perfect time. Davis was producing so it was allowing their opponent to double team Smith. That meant no production from the Carolina offense. This should be a good game showcasing the Caddy versus Foster and Simms vs Delhomme.
My Pick - Panthers
Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers
This is a must win for the Steelers as they watch their playoff hopes fade into the horizon. I expect a low scoring defensive game where the Steelers will dominate the time of possession.
My Pick - Steelers
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
Palmer, Johnson and Johnson with Housh and Henry. This is the team that will give the Colts a run for their money. So with that said do you really think the Browns have a chance?
My Pick - Bengals
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
I'm picking the Titans but this is one of those games that could be an upset. The Titans are a better team but the Texans might forget they are playing for Reggie Bush and just might show up. If that happens I expect a good game from Andre Johnson and D. Davis.
My Pick - Titans
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are improving on defense but the Patriots need to keep winning to keep their playoff hopes alive. Dillon is back so I expect a heavy dose of him while the Patriots look to control the tempo of the game.
My Pick - Patriots
St. Louis Rams at Minnesota Vikings
This is another one of those games that could go either way. The Vikings are hot and Brad Johnson is 3-0 against the Rams and is undefeated this season. The Rams clearly have more weapons but for some reason they all can't get on the same page. What a waste. The Vikings are at home so that is my choice.
My Pick - Vikings
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb is gone. T. Owens is gone. Westbrook is now gone. If you look at the Eagles' roster it seems as if their starting lineup is all on the IR. If the Eagles win it'll be because they score while on defense because they obviously can't score on offense.
My Pick - Giants
Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals
The Redskins need a huge game from Portis and Moss because if not, Warner will throw all over them.
My Pick - Redskins
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
This is like a boxing match between a heavy weight and a light light weight. Seattle fans will probably get to enjoy a second shut out.
My Pick - Seahawks
Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers
This is a must win for both teams but this win is more important to the Chargers. They have to keep up with the Steelers. But does anyone think the Dolphins have the personnel to stop LT2, Gates and Brees?
My Pick - Chargers
Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos
The Ravens are horrific on the road and mile high is one tough place to play. I think we'll see the same from the Broncos as we have all year. 185 yards passing from Plummer with a TD to Smith and 100+ yards rushing from the RBBC crew.
My Pick - Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are on the way down and the Chiefs are on the way up. This is another game where both teams are in a must win situation. The weeks are getting shorter so the wins are becoming pretty valuable. I think the second half of the season mvp (Larry Johnson) will dominate this game and lead the Chiefs to a victory.
My Pick - Chiefs
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Last week I told myself, and everyone else, that I would never pick the Packers again. Well this is the last week.. I'm picking the Packers because they couldn't possibly lose to the lions... Could they?
My Pick - Packers
MNF
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
Vick and the Falcons have something to prove to the rest of the NFL and that is they know what winning still means.
My Pick - Falcons
