Thursday
Game: Cincinnati at Miami
Pick: Cincinnati - These two teams appear to be going in opposite directions. After starting the year 3-0, the Miami Dolphins have lost four straight to move to 3-4. Cincinnati, meanwhile, has won four consecutive games to take a solid lead in the AFC North. Look for the trends to continue as the Bengals win by a couple of scores.
Result: Miami 22 Cincinnati 20 OT
Record: 0-1
Sunday
Game: Kansas City at Buffalo
Pick: Kansas City - It may sound odd, but each and every week, I feel nervous picking the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs. Over the past couple of weeks against teams with a combined 5-10 record, the Chiefs have won the two games by a combined score of 40 to 33. With Buffalo's offense hobbled by injuries, I look for that trend to continue, as Kansas City wins another nail-biter, this time on the road against the Bills.
Result: Kansas City 23 Buffalo 13
Record: 1-1
Game: Minnesota at Dallas
Pick: Dallas - It really seems like Dallas tries, with all its might, to lose some games, like they did in their 31-30 loss to Detroit this past weekend, where the Cowboys finished the game at +4 in turnovers, yet found a way to blow a 10-point 4th quarter lead. Lucky for them, Minnesota rolls into town a bigger mess than a college hoarder's dorm room. With the game at home and the Vikings' defense performing worse than a mime speed dating, I give the edge to the Cowboys.
Result: Dallas 27 Minnesota 23
Record: 2-1
Game: Tennessee at St. Louis
Pick: Tennessee - With a week off to allow quarterback Jake Locker and company more time to gel, I like the fundamentally sound Titans to even their record with a road win against the banged up Rams. St. Louis back-up quarterback Kellen Clemens will feel like Daylight Savings Time directly revolves around him, as he'll feel as if the game has lasted an hour longer than it actually did.
Result: Tennessee 28 St. Louis 21
Record: 3-1
Game: New Orleans at NY Jets
Pick: New Orleans - While Geno Smith is due for a good game, since he and the team have been up and down all season and he had a poor showing against the Cincinnati Bengals this past weekend, I still have to give the edge to the high-flying Saints, who are continuing to showcase themselves as a standout team in the NFC.
Result: NY Jets 26 New Orleans 20
Record: 3-2
Game: San Diego at Washington
Pick: San Diego - This would normally be a toss-up game to me, but with RGIII likely not playing at 100% and San Diego coming off a bye week, I look for the uber-efficient Chargers passing attack to have a field day against the less-than-stellar Redskins defense. Washington may score a few points, but not enough to pull out the victory.
Result: Washington 30 San Diego 24 OT
Record: 3-3
Game: Atlanta at Carolina
Pick: Carolina - I think, for the time being, I've given up on the Atlanta Falcons, kind of like I did with the Houston Texans. While, when healthy, the Falcons appear to have a playoff-worthy team, they just haven't played that way, and are too banged up at the skill positions for me to have much confidence in them right now. Carolina, meanwhile, has been playing well on the defensive side of the ball all year, and their offense has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks as well. With the game at home, I look for the trends to continue, as the Panthers win this one by about 10.
Result: Carolina 34 Atlanta 10
Record: 4-3
Game: Philadelphia at Oakland
Pick: Oakland - The Eagles have scored a total of just 10 points in their past two games, and the touchdown came courtesy of the special teams. Michael Vick is likely out of this game with a bad hamstring. Nick Foles is questionable due to a concussion. Matt Barkley is a rookie and has been playing that way the past couple of games. Not only that, but tailback LeSean McCoy has appeared very average these past couple of weeks. With the uncertainty at quarterback and the Raiders' solid defense likely limiting McCoy's effectiveness again, I like for the Raiders to even their record with a win in this one.
Result: Philadelphia 49 Oakland 20
Record: 4-4
Game: Tampa Bay at Seattle
Pick: Seattle - It's bad enough that the Buccaneers are winless at this point in the season and appear to have given up on their head coach. Now they have to head to the loudest stadium in all the league. This has all the makings of a butt-kicking, which may leave Greg Schiano wanting to head back to the college ranks.
Result: Seattle 27 Tampa Bay 24 OT
Record: 5-4
Game: Baltimore at Cleveland
Pick: Baltimore - Like the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys, the Baltimore Ravens have been very up and down this year. Predicting a Ravens game this year is like flipping an oddly shaped coin, where the flipper has just a 49% chance of guessing correctly. Coming off a much needed bye week, though, and facing the struggling Cleveland Browns, I give the Ravens a slight edge in this one. I'll take Baltimore by a touchdown.
Result: Cleveland 24 Baltimore 18
Record: 5-5
Game: Pittsburgh at New England
Pick: New England - Like with the 8-0 Kansas City Chiefs, I get nervous every time I pick the 6-2 New England Patriots to win. There are some weeks they have looked slower on offense than a sumo wrestler walking in his sleep. Yet, for 6 of the 8 games they've played to this point, the Pats have found a way to win at game's end. While I don't think Pittsburgh is as bad as their record would indicate, I still have a difficult time seeing the struggling Steelers coming out of Foxboro with a win. I'll take the Patriots by a field goal.
Result: New England 55 Pittsburgh 31
Record: 6-5
Game: Indianapolis at Houston
Pick: Indianapolis - Like I said with Atlanta, I've kind of given up on the Houston Texans. While the Kansas City Chiefs just find ways to win, it seems as if Houston just finds ways to lose. With Andrew Luck and the upstart Indianapolis Colts coming to town, expect that trend to continue. I like Indy by 10.
Result: Indianapolis 27 Houston 24
Record: 7-5
Monday
Game: Chicago at Green Bay
Pick: Green Bay - Jay Cutler is out for the Chicago Bears, and with their defense playing as poorly as it has been, they'll need to score plenty of points to even compete in this one. Unfortunately for them, I don't see that happening. I like the Packers to win this one and win it fairly convincingly.
Result: Chicago 27 Green Bay 20
Record: 7-6
Week 9: 7-6 (.538)
Total: 83-50 (.624)
Game: Cincinnati at Miami
Pick: Cincinnati - These two teams appear to be going in opposite directions. After starting the year 3-0, the Miami Dolphins have lost four straight to move to 3-4. Cincinnati, meanwhile, has won four consecutive games to take a solid lead in the AFC North. Look for the trends to continue as the Bengals win by a couple of scores.
Result: Miami 22 Cincinnati 20 OT
Record: 0-1
Sunday
Game: Kansas City at Buffalo
Pick: Kansas City - It may sound odd, but each and every week, I feel nervous picking the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs. Over the past couple of weeks against teams with a combined 5-10 record, the Chiefs have won the two games by a combined score of 40 to 33. With Buffalo's offense hobbled by injuries, I look for that trend to continue, as Kansas City wins another nail-biter, this time on the road against the Bills.
Result: Kansas City 23 Buffalo 13
Record: 1-1
Game: Minnesota at Dallas
Pick: Dallas - It really seems like Dallas tries, with all its might, to lose some games, like they did in their 31-30 loss to Detroit this past weekend, where the Cowboys finished the game at +4 in turnovers, yet found a way to blow a 10-point 4th quarter lead. Lucky for them, Minnesota rolls into town a bigger mess than a college hoarder's dorm room. With the game at home and the Vikings' defense performing worse than a mime speed dating, I give the edge to the Cowboys.
Result: Dallas 27 Minnesota 23
Record: 2-1
Game: Tennessee at St. Louis
Pick: Tennessee - With a week off to allow quarterback Jake Locker and company more time to gel, I like the fundamentally sound Titans to even their record with a road win against the banged up Rams. St. Louis back-up quarterback Kellen Clemens will feel like Daylight Savings Time directly revolves around him, as he'll feel as if the game has lasted an hour longer than it actually did.
Result: Tennessee 28 St. Louis 21
Record: 3-1
Game: New Orleans at NY Jets
Pick: New Orleans - While Geno Smith is due for a good game, since he and the team have been up and down all season and he had a poor showing against the Cincinnati Bengals this past weekend, I still have to give the edge to the high-flying Saints, who are continuing to showcase themselves as a standout team in the NFC.
Result: NY Jets 26 New Orleans 20
Record: 3-2
Game: San Diego at Washington
Pick: San Diego - This would normally be a toss-up game to me, but with RGIII likely not playing at 100% and San Diego coming off a bye week, I look for the uber-efficient Chargers passing attack to have a field day against the less-than-stellar Redskins defense. Washington may score a few points, but not enough to pull out the victory.
Result: Washington 30 San Diego 24 OT
Record: 3-3
Game: Atlanta at Carolina
Pick: Carolina - I think, for the time being, I've given up on the Atlanta Falcons, kind of like I did with the Houston Texans. While, when healthy, the Falcons appear to have a playoff-worthy team, they just haven't played that way, and are too banged up at the skill positions for me to have much confidence in them right now. Carolina, meanwhile, has been playing well on the defensive side of the ball all year, and their offense has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks as well. With the game at home, I look for the trends to continue, as the Panthers win this one by about 10.
Result: Carolina 34 Atlanta 10
Record: 4-3
Game: Philadelphia at Oakland
Pick: Oakland - The Eagles have scored a total of just 10 points in their past two games, and the touchdown came courtesy of the special teams. Michael Vick is likely out of this game with a bad hamstring. Nick Foles is questionable due to a concussion. Matt Barkley is a rookie and has been playing that way the past couple of games. Not only that, but tailback LeSean McCoy has appeared very average these past couple of weeks. With the uncertainty at quarterback and the Raiders' solid defense likely limiting McCoy's effectiveness again, I like for the Raiders to even their record with a win in this one.
Result: Philadelphia 49 Oakland 20
Record: 4-4
Game: Tampa Bay at Seattle
Pick: Seattle - It's bad enough that the Buccaneers are winless at this point in the season and appear to have given up on their head coach. Now they have to head to the loudest stadium in all the league. This has all the makings of a butt-kicking, which may leave Greg Schiano wanting to head back to the college ranks.
Result: Seattle 27 Tampa Bay 24 OT
Record: 5-4
Game: Baltimore at Cleveland
Pick: Baltimore - Like the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys, the Baltimore Ravens have been very up and down this year. Predicting a Ravens game this year is like flipping an oddly shaped coin, where the flipper has just a 49% chance of guessing correctly. Coming off a much needed bye week, though, and facing the struggling Cleveland Browns, I give the Ravens a slight edge in this one. I'll take Baltimore by a touchdown.
Result: Cleveland 24 Baltimore 18
Record: 5-5
Game: Pittsburgh at New England
Pick: New England - Like with the 8-0 Kansas City Chiefs, I get nervous every time I pick the 6-2 New England Patriots to win. There are some weeks they have looked slower on offense than a sumo wrestler walking in his sleep. Yet, for 6 of the 8 games they've played to this point, the Pats have found a way to win at game's end. While I don't think Pittsburgh is as bad as their record would indicate, I still have a difficult time seeing the struggling Steelers coming out of Foxboro with a win. I'll take the Patriots by a field goal.
Result: New England 55 Pittsburgh 31
Record: 6-5
Game: Indianapolis at Houston
Pick: Indianapolis - Like I said with Atlanta, I've kind of given up on the Houston Texans. While the Kansas City Chiefs just find ways to win, it seems as if Houston just finds ways to lose. With Andrew Luck and the upstart Indianapolis Colts coming to town, expect that trend to continue. I like Indy by 10.
Result: Indianapolis 27 Houston 24
Record: 7-5
Monday
Game: Chicago at Green Bay
Pick: Green Bay - Jay Cutler is out for the Chicago Bears, and with their defense playing as poorly as it has been, they'll need to score plenty of points to even compete in this one. Unfortunately for them, I don't see that happening. I like the Packers to win this one and win it fairly convincingly.
Result: Chicago 27 Green Bay 20
Record: 7-6
Week 9: 7-6 (.538)
Total: 83-50 (.624)
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