For the season, I'm 12-6, here are this week's picks;
1. New England vs. Buffalo
Giving the Patriots 2 weeks to prepare for the Bills, is that fair? The Pats may put up 80 points. The Bills will likely be without star RB Marshawn Lynch. I just don't see this as the week the Pats fall. The Patriots roll to 10-0. PICK: Patriots
2. Tennessee vs. Denver
Tennessee has one of the top run D's in the league and can show America they are a real playoff contender by taking advantage of Denver's 32nd ranked run D. Look for RB LenDale White to lead the Titans. I never like picking against Denver at home because of the altitude, but this Denver team seems lost this year. PICK: Titans
3. NY Giants vs. Detroit
Both teams are fighting for wildcard spots in the NFC. Both teams can put up points, but the difference will be the Giants pass rush and how effective they are at getting to Lions QB Jon Kitna. The Lions are 4-0 at home this year, but the Giants pass attack and the bruising running of Brandon Jacobs will be too much for the Lions. PICK: Giants
4. Chicago vs. Seattle
Seattle has declared themselves a pass first team, after the early season struggles of the running game. RB Shaun Alexander is expected to miss the game, and the passing frenzy should continue. There has been nothing consistent about the Bears this year, their D is banged up and their offense has been sporadic and this week they turn back to Mr. Inconsistent Rex Grossman. Look for Seattle's D to put pressure on Rex and force him into some mistakes.
PICK: Seahawks
5. New Orleans vs. Houston
The Saints have been one of the hardest teams to figure out this year, after their NFC championship game loss, this team was expected to do big things this year. Houston is coming off their bye and will get WR Andre Johnson and QB Matt Schaub back from injuries, and will hope that RB Fat Ron Dayne can follow up his 122 yd performance from Week 9. The Saints offense has looked to be back on track in the last 5 games, and you know RB Reggie Bush will be looking to show Houston that they shouldn't have passed on him in the 2006 draft. PICK:SAINTS
6. Cleveland vs. Baltimore
Baltimore is starting QB Kyle Boller this week because of McNair's injuries/ineffectiveness. The Browns are averaging 32 points per game and will have to limit their mistakes against Baltimore's D. One interesting thing to watch is both QB Derek Anderson and RB Jamal Lewis will face their former team. These teams are moving in opposite directions and the Browns are on the rise. PICK:Browns
Check back later in the week for results.
