NFL Week 4 Picks

Well, last week I was 7-7, which would be good enough if I was the Toronto Blue Jays...

But I digress.

Panthers @ Saints (3): Hangover or real trouble? It's hard to tell what is wrong with the Saints this year, and common sense says that after a 0-3 start and a bye, New Orleans should be able to turn it around against an average team like Carolina. I think it's real trouble. Panthers by 10.

Jaguars (2.5) @ Chiefs: The pathetic Kansas City Chiefs are tied with the equally horrible Broncos and Raiders at 2-2, and in 1st place in the AFC West. As bad as they've been, there's something about K.C. at home, even against a tough Jacksonville team. The Jags already won in Denver, but I don't think they can do it in Kansas City as well. Chiefs by 7.

Lions @ Redskins (3.5): This one's tough. Detroit's in the group of surprises along with Houston and Green Bay, and a big win over the Bears last week certainly helps them along. Washington comes off a bye and is having a decent start themselves. There's something about Detroit, but not in Washington. Redskins by 6.

Falcons @ Titans (8.5): Atlanta's coming off a big win (read: actually winning a game), so they have some momentum against a rested Tennessee team. The Titans will win, but not by 9. Titans by 3.

Dolphins @ Texans (6.5): Very few things make me smile more than seeing the Fins at 0-4. Make it 0-5! Texans by 10.

Seahawks @ Steelers (6.5): Seattle often gets forgotten because there's in the Pacific Northwest, but they are still one of the best teams in the NFC, and they haven't forgotten what happened two years ago February. Seahawks by 3.

Browns @ Patriots (16.5): No love for the Browns. None. Zero. Patriots by 10.

Cardinals (4.5) @ Rams: I remember watching CBS' pregame show on opening day, and Shannon Sharpe picked the Rams to go to the Super Bowl. Seriously. Cards by 14.

Jets @ Giants (3.5): Can't wait to see the fans in this game; which side gets more of the "home field advantage"? Too bad this only happens once every four years. The Jets need a break. Jets by 7.

Bucs @ Colts (10): I picked the Colts to win the Super Bowl again, and I like them here, but you've got to love the Bucs this year. They'll cover. Colts by 7.

Chargers @ Broncos (1.5): If there was a way for both these teams to lose this game, they would. But Denver will find a way to not lose. Broncos by 3.

Ravens (3.5) @ 49ers: With the injury to Alex Smith, it's unlikely that the Niners can do anything with a game like this. Ravens by 10.

Bears @ Packers (4.5): Brett Favre v Brian Griese/Rex Grossman. The Bears are in freefall, and it won't stop in Lambeau. Packers by 13.

Cowboys (12.5) @ Bills: Buffalo's first MNF game in recent memory. Super Bowl rematch times 2. Same result... Cowboys by 20.

Record: 22-35-3