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Thursday Night

CHARGERS (-9.5) vs. Raiders
The Pick: I thought the most disappointing team this year was the Jaguars. But I have changed my mind and the Bolts are the most disappointing team in the NFL. I don’t k now what the problem is either. Did LT loose a step? Where has Gates been? Is it the coaching? I know Rivers is one of the most overrated QB’s in the league (in my opinion) but he can’t be this bad? The Silver and Black have been putting the effort recently and have been covering the spread. Take the Raiders tonight and since you can’t watch the game (thanks a lot Cablevision and NFL Network!), watch Life on Mars instead.

Sunday All Day

GIANTS (-7) vs. Eagles
The Pick: If anyone is seriously picking against the G-Men for the rest of this year they should have their head examined. Week after week this team deals with doubts and off field turbulence (insert Plax joke here). People think that McNabb is back because of the week he had against the Cardinals. But I disagree for a few reasons. One: The Cardinals are terrible when traveling east. Two: The Cardinals had a short week and traveled to the East Coast. Three: The Cardinals have a marginal defense at best. Take the Giants.

Jets (-3.5) vs. 49ERS
s. EaglesThe Pick: So much for that Turnpike Super Bowl. What that last, a week? This Jets team confuses the hell out of me. The go out and totally destroy the then undefeated Titans. Then they follow up all that momentum with a total stinker versus the Broncos. It was a combination of terrible D, poor coaching, missed opportunities and poor weather. Simply put, the Jets should win versus teams like the Broncos. Now they have to travel out west. Love the home dogs, but not a 3.5 line. Take the Jets to cover, but by only a half a point. Something like 27-23.

COLTS (-13.5) vs. Bengals
The Pick: No team is hotter than the Colts right now (beside the Giants). They are winning every way. Last week it was the kicking game and D. This week it will be all of the above. The spread is too much for me to handle though so the pick is the Bengals. They seem to keep games close and choke at the end. I expect the same this week.

BEARS (-6.5) vs. Jaguars
The Pick: Bears, at home, in December, versus a team from Florida who has underachieved all year? Hmmmmmm….. Take the Bears. Nuff said.

PACKERS (-5.5) vs. Texans
The Pick: The Pack are fighting for their lives in the NFC North. The Texans are done. I just can’t fathom the Texans going into Lambeau in December and keeping it closer than 7 points. The Pack will run on them to start then play-action pass the rest of the way. Take the Pack.

TITANS (-13.5) vs. Browns
The Pick: Talk about a great way to follow up a perfect season busting loss. Basically a scrimmage against a Lions team that looks like it can’t even beat Permian High on a neutral field. So what tough game follows that? The Browns, with their 3rd string QB playing. Take the Titans.

Vikings (-9) vs. LIONS
The Pick: See above. Take the Vikings. It’s the Lock of the week.

RAVENS (-5) vs. Redskins
The Pick: The Ravens have a stifling D and the Skins best player, Portis, is banged up. No was Jason Campbell can win on his own. They don’t throw the deep ball and won’t be able to run. Take the Ravens here. Skins have been on a slide.

SAINTS (-3) vs. Falcons
The Pick: This division is wild. Three teams vying for one or two spots in the playoffs. All three are quality teams. I am most impressed with Matty Ice. Plays very calm and leads his team well. The Saints are stacked on offense but Brees is starting to find out how annoying Shockey can be when he doesn’t get the ball. No Bush, no Deuce. Take the Falcons away.

X – Bills (-1) vs. Dolphins
The Pick: The Toronto Argonauts….er…I mean Bills are one of the most inconsistent teams in the NFL. And I don’t mean week to week. It’s quarter to quarter with this team. The coaching is terrible too, and it’s catching up on them. This is a “home” game for the Bills, but how rowdy can Canadians get? Take the Water Wildcats to win outright.

BRONCOS (-9) vs. Chiefs
The Pick: Whats the definition of a gunslinger? See Jay Cutler. The kid has a cannon and isn’t afraid to throw into windows tighter than mouse’s ass. Sometimes it gets him in trouble. But it won’t against the Chiefs. Take the Wild Horses and ride ‘em to the winners circle.

CARDINALS (-14) vs. Rams
The Pick: The Cardinals are looking to get back to their winning ways. Not like there is any pressure though. They could send out their third unit and still win the division. Cards will win, but not by 14.

STEELERS (-3) vs. Cowboys
The Pick: After a couple hiccups, the Steelers have shown they are back to an elite AFC team after beating down the Pats. The Cowboys are on a roll too (thanks to playing terrible teams). But Romo will be chased all day like he chased that bum right into a movie theatre. Take the Steelers to win at home by at least three (and therefore a push). By the way, whats the deal with these newsy caps Romo has been wearing recently. With his gigantic ears he just looks silly. Extra Extra!

Patriots (-4.5) vs. SEAHAWKS
The Pick: Welcome back to earth Matt. After consecutive ridiculous passing yard games, Matt fell back to earth…like an anvil. Luckily the Pats are playing a team that looks like it has blocked out its coach and waiting for the season to end. Take the Pats on the road where it doesn’t matter how loud the 12th man is if the current players all suck.

Monday Night

PANTHERS (-3) vs. Buccaneers

The Pick: The Panthers are a nice team. But the Bucs have a better D and seem sto come up with the big play more often. Oh, and they just got thier Cadillac back from the mechanic. All fixed and reved his engine last week a bit. Look for him to get more carries and take the Bucs in what should be a low scoring game.

X - Game played in Toronto
Home teams in CAPS
Lines taken from NY Post