Last week we truly believed that the Detroit Lions would finally put a W on the board. We were wrong.
We believed Jeff Garcia had turned the corner and would beat the Dallas Cowboys. He put up nine points and, obviously, failed.
We believed Jacksonville was good enough to win at home. They were not.
This week, we’ve learned. Oddsmakers are usually right for a reason. We’re going to stick with the favourites. No crazy upset picks for us…
Still, there are a couple of games this week…
Let’s take a closer look at Week 9…
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Green Bay Packers (4-3) at Tennessee Titans (7-0)
I’m taking the Titans until they lose. Despite Aaron Rodgers’ new contract.
Take Tennessee
Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4) at Cincinnati Bengals (0-7)
There is no team that’s underachieved as much as Jacksonville has this season. Unless, of course, it’s the Bungles.
Take Jacksonville
New York Jets (4-3) at Buffalo Bills (5-2)
The Bills lost to Miami last week, but the Jets were fortunate to beat Kansas City at home.
Take Buffalo
Arizona Cardinals (4-3) at St. Louis Rams (2-5)
Our upset of the week. Even without Steven Jackson.
Take St. Louis
Houston Texans (3-4) at Minnesota Vikings (3-4)
Houston has won three in a row, but the Vikings are usually reliable at home in the Noisy Dome
Take Minnesota
Baltimore Ravens (4-3) at Cleveland Browns (3-4)
Baltimore’s defence is dynamite but the the Browns have won three of their last four and are playing at the Dawg Pound.
Take Cleveland
Detroit Lions (0-7) at Chicago Bears (4-3)
A Halloween special? This is potentially frightening for young children.
Take Chicago
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-3) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-6)
No Larry Johnson, no chance in K.C. Tampa Bay should bounce back from last week’s offensive stinkeroo in Dallas.
Take Tampa Bay
Miami Dolphins (3-4) at Denver Broncos (4-3)
Miami at 3-4 has already tripled its win total of last season and could very well win this week, but there is just something about Denver at home.
Take Denver
Atlanta Falcons (4-3) at Oakland Raiders (2-5)
Tom Cable has done a decent job with the sad-sack Raiders. I like the home side in this one.
Take Oakland
Dallas Cowboys (5-3) at New York Giants (6-1)
The Giants have the best record in the NFC at 6-1 but they’re only a half-game ahead in the East. This, in a way, is a must-win for the ‘Jints.
Take the Giants
Philadelphia Eagles (4-3) at Seattle Seahawks (2-5)
Seattle isn’t very good, but they did eviscerate San Francisco on the road last week. Clearly, Philly is a better football team, but it’s hard to ignore what the Seahawks did in San Fran.
Take Seattle
SUNDAY NIGHT
New England Patriots (5-2) at Indianapolis Colts (3-4)
Matt Cassel has an opportunity to really show people that he’s a legitimate replacement for Tom Brady (if he hasn’t done so already). Indy, meanwhile, absolutely, positively must win.
Take Indianapolis
MONDAY NIGHT
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Washington Redskins (6-2)
Pittsburgh is banged up, but Washington hasn’t been particularly impressive in recent weeks.
Take Pittsburgh
Last week: 8-6
Season: 63-53
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