Another Week O' Pix

Let's get right to it, shall we?

Chicago @ Washington

Tough one to call. Look, sooner or later I'll be comfortable picking against the Redskins, but a home game against another team with a losing record? I know it was a short week. Tough.
Redskins over Bears, 28-17

Carolina @ Jacksonville

Of course Jacksonville will win the game. David Carr is now third on Carolina's depth chart at quarterback. He's one season away from being out of the NFL and the biggest draft bust since Heath Shuler. This one's a real cat-fight . . . get it? Jaguars and Panthers! A cat-fight!! BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Jaguars over Panthers, 27-13

New York Giants @ Philadelphia

Oooooooh, I don't know. This one could go either way. I keep picking the Eagles and paying for it. I keep picking against the Giants and paying for it. After the epic reaming New York's pass-rush gave Philly's offense last time they met, I have a hard time taking the home team. Still, I wouldn't expect Andy Reid to leave anybody on an island the way he did last time with Winston Justice, and the Giants are a little bit thinner in their front seven now that Kee-wan-OO-ka is done for the year. Also, Derrick Ward is done, and the Giants offense hasn't looked hot for a few weeks. Fuck it. Upset Special!!
Eagles over Giants, 34-20

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

If you love football, you have no business watching or caring about this game. Yes, both offenses will likely put up big numbers. That does not a good football game make. Cincinnati hasn't made much of home-field this season, but the Rams can't get or stay healthy and aren't stopping anybody. Screw it, I'll go down this road again and eat shit for it.
Bengals over Rams, 38-31

Tampa Bay @ Houston

When will the magic wear off for the Bucs? They've won consecutive games behind John Doe and quarterback, but I have to believe sooner or later that'll catch up to 'em. Jeff Garcia and Jon Gruden are vehemently denying reports that Garcia's back is in worse shape than reported and he might not play again this season. If he can't go in this one, I think they lose. Right now, I don't think he's gonna go. I won't change the pick later, but if he plays, they have a chance.
Texans over Bucs, 23-17

Miami @ Buffalo

This could be a trap game for Buffalo. I won't pick the Dolphins to win, ever, but they're once again looking at a somewhat winnable game with only a few chances to avoid the dreaded winless season left. After what happened at home against the terrible Jets on Sunday, how can you expect anything better on the road against the .500 Bills? You can't.
Bills over Dolphins, 21-6

Oakland @ Green Bay

Upset alert! Upset alert! Bwooot! Bwooot! Bwooot! Will Favre go? Will he be healthy enough to play well? If he is, will he take care of the ball and return to his form from the first 12 weeks, or will he lay a turd like he did in the first half against the Cowboys? The Raiders are garbage, but they play hard and run the football well. I don't know. I'm picking the Packers, but don't be shocked if their return to earth continues in week 14.
Packers over Raiders, 28-14

Dallas @ Detroit
Cowboys win.
Cowboys over Lions, 45-20

San Diego @ Tennessee

I don't know what to make of this one. Both teams have Jeckyl and Hyde things going on, this game could go a lot of ways. If the Chargers get LT going early and Philip Rivers takes care of the ball, they could win. If Vince is able to move the ball and limit turnovers, the Titans could win. Tennessee is at home and needs the win more, but they're all over the place. Shit balls. Uhhhhhhh . . . three points to the home team.
Titans over Chargers, 17-14

Minnesota @ San Francisco

I'm taking the Vikings. Not because they're a mortal lock, but because no one should ever take the 49ers. If the 49ers win, no one will be able to say why.
Vikings over 49ers, 37-10

Arizona @ Seattle

Against all odds, this might be the game I'm most interested to see on Sunday. I honestly think the Seahawks are the most over-rated team in the NFL, the least deserving of a division title and a playoff spot. I actually think the Cardinals are way, way better. I could see the Cardinals pushing the Seahawks around, beating them up and punishing them. They'll try to run the ball and if they succeed, they'll stick with it. They've got big-time options through the air and an aggressive defense. Seattle, on the other hand, won't try to establish the run, and even if it's working, they won't stick with it. Hasselbeck and his receivers have been mostly fine, but injuries are a concern and they've looked shabby for a few weeks in a row. Upset Special number two, I guess.
Cardinals over Seahawks, 34-20

Cleveland @ New York Jets

The Browns really need this one. They haven't lost a single game all year because of poor effort, or a bad gameplan or bad playcalling. They can win any game in which they don't kill themselves. Plus, the Jets stink.
Browns over Jets, 42-24

Pittsburgh @ New England

Should be a fun one to watch if Pittsburgh is able to have the kind of success against the Pats that the Eagles and Ravens have had. If not, it'll be an absolute bloodbath.
Patriots over Steelers, 35-31

Kansas City @ Denver

Denver ought to win. They've got some offensive pieces and a strong home-field advantage.
Broncos over Chiefs, 20-17

Indianapolis @ Baltimore

Here it is, the matchup between the most professional, least bitchy team in football against perhaps the least professional, most bitchy team in football. Yet another Sunday goes by with Brian Billick and the bitchy, whiny, entitled Ravens complaining about officiating. Gimme the Colts, big.
Colts over Ravens, 24-9

New Orleans @ Atlanta

Who cares? Seriously, I don't care at all about this game.
Saints over Falcons, 30-16

Go Skynards!