NFL Week 3 Picks

Okay, here comes my turnaround week. No, seriously...

Raiders @ Dolphins (3.5): Neither one of these teams seems destined to do anything except be a doormat for the good teams in the AFC, but Miami's got the edge in this one. Barely. Dolphins by 7.

Texans (4.5) @ Falcons: Atlanta's got to win one game soon, but with former Falcon Matt Schaub returning to the Georgia Dome, it won't be this one. Texans by 10.

Ravens (4.5) @ Browns: It's still hard to believe that Cleveland beat Cincinnati 51-45 two weeks ago, but they seem to be on the right track for once. That won't matter against the Raven defense. Ravens by 10.

Bears (4.5) @ Lions: It certainly seems like the Bears are moving down and the Lions are moving up, especially with the Bears' decision to change their starting quarterback. Maybe this is hope for me, but I like Detroit here. Lions by 3.

Packers (3.5) @ Vikings: Green Bay seems to be untouchable this year, and when you play the Vikings, you win. Packers by 14.

Rams @ Cowboys (13.5): Speaking of teams who seem untouchable this year... Cowboys by 17.

Jets (4.5) @ Bills: Buffalo's back home after 2 awful road games (read: horrendously awful), so they should play better. And J.P. Losman's out, so they can't be much worse. Bills by 3.

Bucs @ Panthers (3): Both of these teams appear to be average, so I'll take the home team. Panthers by 7.

Seahawks (2.5) @ 49ers: With San Fran on the upswing, this is a big test for the Niners in this division game. Seattle is the better team, though. Seahawks by 7.

Steelers (7.5) @ Cardinals: One of these days, Pittsburgh is going to play a good team, right? Right? Steelers by 14.

Chiefs @ Chargers (12.5): If San Diego doesn't win this game, they don't deserve to be in the same class as the Colts, Pats, or Steelers. Chargers by 17.

Broncos @ Colts (10.5): The Broncos are the worst 2-1 team in the league, and Indy will crush them. Colts by 17.

Eagles (3.5) @ Giants: I have no idea. None. Neither one of these teams has impressed this year, and the loser of this game is in trouble in the NFC East. On a hunch, I'll take the Giants. Giants by 3.

Patriots (7.5) @ Bengals: It's getting very difficult to keep picking against New England. Oh well... Bengals by 3.

Record: 15-28-3