Denvers (finally) loses to Baltimore

This one is going to be interesting. Just from preconceived notions one might think that Baltimore has the stronger defense of the two. So far this season Denver has had a stingier defense. While the Broncos are off to a great season and look better on paper, I think the Ravens will win this one. The Ravens offense is pretty potent and I think this is the toughest challenge Denver has faced this season.

Houston over Buffalo

This game is a must win for Houston. If the Texans lose this game it will prove that they are not ready to be a playoff contender. Right now the Texans are on fire and the Bills have been a fringe team. If the Texans can keep their fire from the last couple of weeks they will win, if they don’t they’ll be the same Texans we saw last year…

Cleveland looses to Chicago

I thought about picking the Browns because  that would be shocking and I’m not sold on Chicago winning this game…but these are the Browns.

Dallas should beat Seattle

The thing is they should. Dallas had a great game last week against Atlanta. Their offense looked good and their defense seemed solid. But these are two flaky teams and it might be the battle of whoever makes less mistakes wins.

Miami over the Jets

The Dolphins almost beat the Saints last week. They completely fell apart but the fact remains that the Dolphins can be spectacular. The Jets are still finding their way. I would be surprised if Mark Sanchez has another bad game and Miami has a stellar offensive game. This game will most likely be close and is a must win for the Jets, but I’m just not too sure about the Jets being for real.

Indy beats San Fran

I want San Francisco to win so badly. If my Texans are to make anything of this season, Indy needs to chill out sooner or later. But the Colts are amazing. Unless Alex Smith can match Peyton Manning the ‘Niners are done for. Who would you pick first if you were playing flag football Smith or Manning?

Giants over Philly

The Eagles need a win but I think the Giants will be too much for them. The Giants can light up the board offensively and their defense is no joke. While the Eagles look like their still trying to get into a good flow.

St. Louis falls behind Detroit

Let’s just call this the most uninteresting game of football ever played. Ok, it isn’t that bad, but it’s like watching a WNBA game. Alright, I’m sorry ladies. This game should be won by Detroit because they have a little more talent. I think the most important thing to come out of this game will be the fact that the Lions will prove they are not the worst team in the NFL anymore. Now their around second or third worst. Movin’ on up.

Oakland loses to San Diego

The last time these teams met we wondered if Oakland was a serious team. Now we no longer wonder, we know that their bad. San Diego seems to be getting their act together and should win this one easily.

The Titans beat the Jags

The Titans should beat the Jags. They have home field advantage and are angry. This should be a good game. I think the Titans finally win and Vince Young will get too much credit for it.

Minnesota losses to Green Bay

That’s right. Listen to this: on paper Green Bay has a better offense in yards per game and a better defense in yards allowed per game. Green Bay’s defense has been looking tougher and they do not want to lose to Favre at home. I’m going with Green Bay in this over-publicized game.

Arizona over Carolina

The Cards are back on the rise and Carolina is struggling to just keep their heads above water. This should be a simple win for Arizona.

The Saints beat the Falcons

The Saints are amazing this year. The Falcons are a contender but I just can’t see them beating the Saints, especially after losses to the Cowboys. Saints remain undefeated.

This week almost made up for my last two weeks of messed up picks. The NFL is crazy sometimes and sometimes I feel like I know nothing about football, which maybe I don’t. I’m not entirely sure. At about 3pm on Sunday I actually thought that this week I could be perfect and get all my picks but three teams ruined me.

I went 10-3 this week (aw snap) and my total this season is 66-37 which bumps me up to 64%. I can hold my head a little higher this week.

Minnesota losses to Pittsburgh

The Vikings are for real and the Steelers need to continue to win to make progress. This is the game of the week. I’m taking the Steelers because they’re more hungry for a win and have a stingier defense than the Vikings. And the Steelers have home field advantage and Polamalu. This will be a tough game for both teams.

Texans beat the ‘Niners

So far this season the Texans have been taken odd numbered weeks off. However, now that the Texans have found their groove on offense and defense they will be more consistent. Or at least they should be, I’m probably speaking too soon. I think the Schaub and Johnson will find a way around the ‘Niners defense and the ‘Niners offense won’t be spectacular. Frank Gore will probably get 100 + yards but it won’t be easy. Man, I hope I’m right about this game…

San Diego beat the Chiefs

San Diego is sliding down a very slippery slope of failure. They are under .500 yet they should be their division leader. San Diego has played much tougher games than the Chiefs and have been relatively keeping the score close. In other words they could be winning they just aren’t. If that game they almost lost wasn’t a sign I don’t know what was. Because we all know Oakland isn’t a good team no matter what Richard Seymour says. The Chiefs are good but not good enough.

Green Bay over Cleveland

Cleveland is horrible. There is no way I can see Cleveland winning this, but every dog has it’s day…it’s just not on Sunday or this season for Cleveland. I wouldn’t be surprised if Cleveland can’t find a way to knock down Aaron Rodgers. Any time I turn on a Green Bay Packers game this season it appears Rodgers is napping.

Indy over St. Louis

The Rams are a little bit more of a contender with Marc Bulger back. They almost won a game! But Indy is too good of a team. Sorry Rams, your win will come someday.

New England over Tampa Bay

This week Tampa Bay is in London. The NFL International Series is presented to you by Pepsi Max. New England has proved that they are still a good team and the Bucs have proved they want the first pick of the draft. Did the NFL intentionally plan a mismatched game to make American football seem more exciting? Picking New England over Tampa isn’t really any news so I pick British people to politely clap their hands and mildly shout out, “Good shot!” and “What a pleasant forward lateral!”

Carolina beats Buffalo

The Buffalo Bills have had problems this year and this week they have a guy named Ryan Fitzpatrick starting under center. The Bills running game will not be enough to beat the Panthers who have a great running game themselves. Carolina has won their last two games and will probably win their next.

New York Jets over Oakland

So which quarterback will make more mistakes? Probably JaMarcus Russell. I feel bad for the guy but this team stinks. The Jets defense will look incredible and as long as the Jets can score once they will win.

Atlanta over Dallas

The Falcons offense will prove to be too much for Dallas. But I think it’s going to be a good game. The Cowboys offense will put up some points but I think the Falcons offense will be better.

Chicago loses to  Cincinnati

I like the Cardiac Cats at home. The Bengals lost last week and are a good streaky team which means we might count on a win from them.

New Orleans over Miami

The Miami Dolphins defense will be tested this week. But the Saints are good on both sides of the ball. This should be an easy win for the Saints.

Arizona loses to the New York Giants

Start spreading the news, the Giants are bouncing back this week. They suffered a tough loss against the Saints last week and are ready to prove themselves.

Philly over Washington

I asked Alex, my girlfriend and fashion consultant, who would win the Eagles or Redskins.  Alex says that the Eagles will beat the Redskins because they can fly. I have to agree. Even though the Eagles lost last week they should still be better than the Redskins…if not their season is over.