NFL Picks

Cincinnati -9 at San Francisco
The Bengals shouldn't be favourite by this much over anyone, especially on the road. Cincy looked terrible beating the Rams by 9 last week and Shaun Hill can't possibly be any worse than Brock Berlin was for St. Louis. Frank Gore should have room to run and if Hill plays a half decent game at quarterback, the 49ers could win outright.

Take San Francisco +9

Arizona at New Orleans -4

After watching Drew Brees on Monday Night, there's no way I'm going against the Saints again. Brees is as hot as any quarterback in the league right now and should be able to pick apart a depleted Cardinals defence. This could be a better over than anything else though as the total points sits at 48.

Take New Orleans -4

Atlanta at Tampa Bay -13.5
The Bucs should win the game at home, but look for a pissed off Falcons team to come up with a big effort here on the road and send a message to Bobby Petrino.

Take Atlanta +13.5

Baltimore -3.5 at Miami
I don't know that the Ravens are much better than the Dolphins despite the fact that they've won a few games. Miami's defence has some veterans on it who do not want to be part of a winless season. Look for Joey Porter and Jason Taylor to do everything in their power to get their team up for this game that may be Miami's last realistic chance for a win.

Take Miami +3.5

Buffalo at Cleveland -5.5
This game could decide the last wild card spot in the AFC. While the Bills have overachieved all season long, they simply don't possess the firpower needed to stay with this talented Browns squad. Look for the Browns to be ready for this one at home.

Take Cleveland -5.5

Green Bay -9 at St. Louis
The Packers have been covering the spread all year and Favre is always a good bet against a weak foe like the Rams. Favre loves to pile up the easy touchdown passes and he should have no trouble doing that this weekend. If Brock Berlin starts for St. Louis, jump all over this one.

Take Green Bay -9

Jacksonville at Pittsburgh -3.5
This should be a great battle and 3.5 points is a lot to lay in a game where the visitors may be the better team. Both Jax and Pitt have lost key defenders in the last few weeks and this game should be a high scoring affair. Take the over 36.5, but if you want to take a team, then grab the points.

Take Jax +3.5

New York Jets at New England -23.5
There's no way I'm buying that Bill Belichick and the Patriots do not want to destroy the whistle blowing, Mangini-led Jets this Sunday at Foxborough.

Take New England -23.5

Seattle -7.5 at Carolina
Matt Hasselbeck cannot be stopped and Carolina can't score against anyone. Matt Moore should get the start for the Panthers in this one and if Seattle scores three touchdowns, they should have this one covered.

Take Seattle -7.5

Tennessee -4 at Kansas City
Tennessee has the better team, but they are erratic on offence and cannot be trusted laying points. Kansas City has one of the worst offences in the league, but they can be tough at home. Stay away from this game if at all possible, but if you must choose for your pool, then I'd rather lay the points with the Titans.

Take Tennessee -4

Indianapolis -11.5 at Oakland
Indy is pretty banged up, especially on defence. They may have trouble getting up for this Raiders team on the road and look for a good effort from Oakland, who has been playing better with McCown at quarterback with a side of JaMarcus Russell.

Take Oakland +11.5

Detroit at San Diego -10
This Lions team is not trustworthy, but is capable of scoring on just about anyone. San Diego is very similar and with Merriman out for this game, there's no way I'm laying 10 points.

Take Detroit +10

Philadelphia at Dallas -10
The Eagles officially stink. The Cowboys should have no trouble stopping Philly's one-sided Brian Westbrook led offensive attack. The Dallas crowd will be hostile and should help the Cowboys keep the petal to the metal for four quarters against these weak rivals.

Take Dallas -10

Washington at New York Giants -4.5
There is no way that Todd Collins is going to throw up his lob balls for two weeks in a row without throwing some interceptions. The Giants should roll over an overmatched Redskins team at home.

Take New York -4.5

Chicago at Minnesota -10
The Vikings are clearly the better team here and should be ready for their opportunity to shine in prime time on Monday night against the Bears.

Take Minnesota -10