Week 6 NFL Picks

Not to complain, but can the NFC East schedule get any more boring? I found myself almost wishing that the Bucs would score last week so I could stop staring at the grass on the field in HD - that was the most exciting part of lasts week's Eagles win. Probably more of the same today versus the dysfunctional Raiders.

(Home teams in CAPS)

CINCI over Houston

It's not that I'm a believer in Carson Palmer all of the sudden, it's just that Houston stinks.

GREEN BAY over Detroit

I'm gonna say closer than we might initially think as long as Stafford plays. They have too many weapons to not put up some pointage.

NY Giants over NEW ORLEANS

Yes, Drew Brees is due for a fantasy "carry-a-team-on-his-shoulders" type week, but I don't think he'll benefit much from the Giants defense. Lower scoring game.

PITTSBURGH over Cleveland

Not looking too good for the Steelers. Not even their annual home trouncing of the fourth worst franchise in the NFL will do a lot to dispel any worries the Steeler faithful might have about this team.

Carolina over TAMPA BAY

An iffy call, especially because Tampa almost had the Eagles a few times last week if not for a few turnovers. They can move the ball as long as Winslow's on his game. I'm expecting a huge day for DeAngelo Williams.

WASHINGTON over kc

Kansas City doesn't deserve capitals even when I abbreviate their name. This NFL season - well the schedulers didn't do a very good job did they? Every week it seems like we are put through watching snoozarama after a snoozefest. This week we have 3 almost guaranteed horrible games. This should be the worst one.

JACKSONVILLE over St. Louis

Hard to pick any team that loses by 41 points and doesn't score at all. But that is how bad the Rams are this year. How is Rush Limbaugh even in discussion with the NFL?

Arizona over SEATTLE

Will Matt Hasselback actually continue his potential reemergence? No.

Eagles over OAKLAND

Just take McNabb out after the first half, please. And Westbrook too. And all major defensive weapons. This is a day for Michael Vick, Eldra Buckley, Kevin Curtis and friends.

NEW ENGLAND over Tennessee

The Patriots are very comparable to my first Atlantic City Casino trip yesterday. They walk in and seem a little unsure of themselves until Tom Brady wins them a game or two, the fans are back on their high horses completely thinking that football was made for Tom Brady to dominate. That's until the offense takes what they think is a well-deserved break on the sideline only to lose a collective $1600 in an hour when they find out that Blackjack is really not the easiest game in the world, and $360 dollar steak dinner extravaganza dinners at Mortons isn't a preconceived reservations every time you step on the casino floor. Phew - got that out of my system.

NY JETS over Buffalo

Last week to trade TO! Still don't think the Jets should be praised for much, but this week should at least get the analysts stirring about Mark Sanchez again. Not that they should.

ATLANTA over Chicago

Matt Ryan will stay hot and Michael Turner will have another great week. Chicago will probably come out slow on the road after the bye week.

SAN DIEGO over Denver

I've picked against Denver every week. That means that the Broncos account for 1/5 of my losses. And I'm not changing. They just CAN'T be this good! They had a horrible offseason! They have a young, over-his-head coach, a crappy QB. They can't possibly be 6-0... can they?

Go Phillies. Should be a pitcher's duel today with Cliff Lee and Hiroki Kuroda. Phils have a good chance seeing as Kuroda hasn't pitched in over 2 weeks and got shelled by Pittsburgh his last time out. Let's go Phillies!

Season: 51-25