Well, last week I was considerable more accurate on my picks than the week prior. We’ll see if I can’t keep that up. Some picks this Sunday are a bit more difficult. The first one for instance…..
Dolphins (3-3) The Dolphins are coming off their bye week so they should be healed up a bit and ready to play. The Jets’ passing game continues to struggle. Look for a resurgent running game for the Fish.
Jets (3-4)
Chargers (3-3) This is about the time of year the Chargers start to get it together. The Browns, quite frankly, are not a very good team. Look for the running game for SD to be highlight material.
Browns (1-6)
Colts (3-3) This is a hard game to pick. But, each game rookie phenom Luck plays, is another bit of experience he can draw upon. I look for the Colts to edge the Titans
Titans (3-4)
Patriots (4-3) Another tough game to pick. The Pats aren’t as good as we’re used to seeing, and Rams are better than what we’re used to seeing. It will be interesting to see the tough D-front of the Rams react to the quick pace and running game of the Pats. Pats take it.
Rams (3-4)
Jaguars (1-5)
Packers (4-3) This should be win for the Pack. Rodgers is a little banged up and Jodie Nelson is questionable, but, that’s not going to matter enough for the Jags.
Falcons (6-0) This is a trap game for the Falcons. In spite of the 3-3 record, the Eagles are a very strong team. Vick should be especially motivated against the Falcons. Still, the Falcons are firing on all pistons. If they don’t overlook the Eagles, they win.
Eagles (3-3)
Redskins (3-4)
Steelers (3-3) One can almost feel sorry for the Redskins. Almost. They always seem to be on the bubble of success, and it always slips away from them. RG3 is one of the most exciting players in the league today. And the Steeler D is banged up. That’s not going to be enough. Steelers take this one.
Seahawks (4-3) The Seahawks are learning what it’s like to be the team people gun for. They are one of the most improved teams of the year. The Lions aren’t.
Lions (2-4)
Panthers (1-5)
Bears (5-1) I would call this a trap game, too. I mean why wouldn’t you look past the Panthers? I understand the Panthers are going to try to focus on their running a bit more. Won’t help.
Raiders (2-4) What can you say about this game? In years past, this would be the game of the year! The Chiefs/Raiders games were always something to watch. They are playing at KC which has made a difference in days gone by. This game will come down to who doesn’t try to lose the game the most. I think the Raiders have a very slight edge in that dept.
Chiefs (1-5)
Giants (5-2)
Cowboys (3-3) Okay, yes, I admit it. I’m biased for the ‘boys! Any sensible person would pick the Giants. But…… this is a must win for Dallas. If they win, they’re in the hunt. Lose, and the season is all but over. Look for them to come up big.
Saints (2-4)
Broncos (3-3) The Saints are looking better recently, so this isn’t a cake walk. But, the Broncs seem to be improving each week as well with Manning at the helm. Mile high will be too much for the Saints
49ers (5-2) This has all the makings of a great game. This is one vs two for the division rivals. After a great start, the Cards have dropped 3 in a row….. after Monday, it will be 4.
Cardinals (4-3)
Buccaneers (3-4) Thursday the Bucc shellacked the Vikings. Who knew?
Vikings (5-3)
Well, those are my picks for the week. Think I’m wrong? Tell me why.
suyts space 
Philly and Detroit both need to win. They better play like it or they are in playoff trouble. Detroit may already be out of the playoffs.
I don’t think Dallas can beat NY. But I know what it’s like to pull for your team in a must win. Maybe they will pull it off. But NY has something to prove too. They are in a real race now that Washington is better.
Lol, the ‘boys are my upset pick of the week. I don’t think Det is a playoff team, especially in that division. Philly is a potential wild card, but, the Falcons are probably too much for them.
If Philly can’t win when they need to against a good team then they shouldn’t be in the playoffs.
Playoffs….. playoffs……… playoffs…… 😉
Exactly. I don’t think they’re that good today. We’ll see!
$100 million to Michael Vick. Even Favre and Elway didn’t make that much.
I said it was stupid at the time. Much of Vick’s game is his legs. At over 30, how much more production could they expect from him?
It’s just as dumb as Detroit paying 81 $15 million a year
Wash v Pitt is on local tv here. It’s one of the games I wanted to see. I am very interested to see for myself where both teams are, instead of hearing someone on tv tell me.
Me too! I’ve watched the Steelers already, but haven’t been able to watch a Redskins game.
Ronald McDonald day for the Steelers.
Yeh, a cross between a prison uniform and Ronald McDonald.
Brad Pitt lays football?
PLAYS …sorry
I liked it better the way it read originally, 😉
Lol….. something like that.
Wash might not be ready for prime time yet
We’ll see how they respond in the 2nd half.
Them Patriots really like to run up the score.
Yeh, it’s not fun to watch when they do that.
The patriots winning is never fun, no matter what the score is. But yes, they do seem to be one of the few teams that takes bad sportsmanship to a new level.
The Seahawks didn’t come to play today. You missed that one.
Jim
Yeh, I did. Seattle still has some growing up to do. They are a better team than Detroit, they just didn’t play that way today.
At the same time, Detroit was desperate. They had to win. They played like it.
SD loses 7-6 to Cleveland? WT…..!
Bye Norv, sorry, but bye.
Nooooooo!!!! As long as he is head coach, the Raiders will always have a chance in that division!
Troy Aikman announcing the Dallas game? Come on FOX!!
Remember when Pam Oliver looked happy?
That deep pass to Randle was completed because of the value of Cruz. The safety stuck like fly paper to Cruz and left Randle open to the middle of the field on the turn in.
Exactly true. That’s why Cruz occupies a place on my fantasy ftbll team.
That was a crown of the helmet to the jaw of Romo!
I really do think some penalties should be 25 yds, that being one of them—and it should be called.
It’s basic—the QB watches where the safety goes. It’s unbelievable that the safety didn’t even try to fool Romo. He simply backed into his zone.
I\f the Dallas offense can’t handle running that kind of play—both QB and receiver—then it shouldn’t be in the play book.
Bryant needs to ensure his body is infront of the safety’s. It’s pretty basic.
Easier said than done.
AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!
I know you like Romo so I’ll refrain.
somewhat
Orton, paging Kyle Orton.
Lol, he’ll calm down…….. I hope.
Umm, I know you want to say something about Dez B
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen this from the Cowboys in the first quarter. I wish we’d trade Bryant. He’s a great talent, but his head is never in the game.
I also wonder if the head coach for the Boys is ready for his job. It seems he falls just a bit short. Maybe thats why they have little lose ends everywhere.
On the other hand, the Giants are really well coached everywhere.
I was just about to mention that. If a team has the talent but doesn’t put it together, its the coach. This is something else. Wow.
Marty Shottenheimer is available. I think Dallas could build a powerhouse with him.
Yeah, it’s got to be hard to watch this happening to your team.
Naw, I’ve always been a Cowboys fan, but, I’m more of a fan of football than I’m invested in the team. This crappy game is what is the worst. I’d prefer Cower.
I didn’t know Cower was ready to come back.
He leaves little teases out there from time to time. I think Jerry Jones is what prevented him from coming to Dallas in the first place.
Ouch, JPP
Orton, paging……….
earth to Dallas coaching staff, earth to Dallas coaching staff: quit trying to long one up the sidelines.
A great series for Dallas!!! They got off the field w/o turning it over!!!
hahahahahahahahahaha
Wow, looks like some arguing on the sidelines.
Yep. If you look at the recent history of Dallas, all one has to do is realize their success begins and ends with Witten. I don’t know why they try so hard against this.
It could be worse, you could be a Jets fan.
Lol, too true. Are the ‘boys going to make a game out of this?
Youd think they would cover Bryant. The things you see.
Lol, they were counting on him to run the wrong route.
Not good for my blood pressure, but, I’ll take it!
You happy?
Witten is key. They start throwing to him they start succeeding.
Man James. Tough break.
They’ve got to play 4 quarters. Uhhhggg!!!
I think his hand was out.
Whats strange is the NY didnt look only for a pass to the end zone.
Why do the Giants press the line with any db???
I dont get why they dont have 4 in the end zone? They will on this last play??
That’s one where the correct call was kinda unfair…great catch…
Playing inside the rules is fair.
Ummmm, Tony, how about throwing the ball so it could be caught in the end zone. Jus sayin.
Prolly would have been easier to do if the $#!%!$! line could protect against a 3 man rush.
ya, you got a point there
Well, I’m glad the ‘boys didn’t lay down like a lot of teams would, but the mental errors made, you just can’t win like that.
Wow, Oregon fell to 4th in the BCS. And like I thought, K St is #2
http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings
Ala vs LSU has big meaning. K St could be #1 next week. But #2 is just fine too, isn’t it?
Yeh, as long as it gets you to the dance.
Not as good as last week, but still not bad. You got to stop leading with your heart about Dallas however. 😉
Ahh, a weakness. But, did you watch the game? They could have easily won it. Execution and mental mistakes.
I get the Red Zone, so when the Raiders are not on the regular games (usually), I watch that, so yea, they showed that game more than the (as you indicated, stinker) KC-Raiders game. As my dislike of the Cowboys is not news, I was not happy to see that last minute touchdown, so the reversal was welcome.
But the Cowboys did win the game – in every category except one. Final score. Your analysis on the game (in all honesty) would have been spot on – if Romo had not been color blind when passing.
True, but, it was a team effort. If Bryant had run proper routes, had he not fumbled, had Jones not fumbled, had …… etc.
I do, on occasion, pick against the ‘boys. It’s hard to do given their talent. As one of the broadcasters pointed out, top ten in offense and defense. Hope springs eternal. 😉
BTW: I never pick against the Raiders – that is why I do not win football pools. 😉
MNF isn’t much of a game, unless you’re a 49ers fan. I think you called this one correctly
Jim
Yeh, it’s a pretty sad thing to watch.
Did you see Rex Ryan once again said after a bad game that Mark Sanchez is his QB?
It was boring even if you were a 9er fan.
Will anyone be watching Ala vs LSU, or Ore vs USC?
Ore USC.