The Picks - Week 10
Jaguars (-6.5) at Lions: Jaguars -6.5
MoJo Drew has been terribly inconsistent this season, but he should capitalize on a sub-par Lions defense. Calvin Johnson is scary good, but one man does not a team make.
Titans (-3) at Bears: Titans -3
The Titans' strength is their running game, and the Bears are pretty good at shutting that down. This will be a real test, but I think Tennessee does enough to remain undefeated, especially with Orton out on the other side.
Bills at Patriots (-3.5): Patriots -3.5
The Pats need a win after that narrow loss to the Colts. Plus, Marshawn Lynch has been overrated all year, and the Pats are pretty good at shutting down the run.
Saints at Falcons (-1): Saints +1
In an offensive onslaught, Drew Brees and co. come out on top.
Rams at Jets (-9): Jets -9
S-Jax is out and he's basically the only prayer the Rams have left. Coles and Cotchery are a bit banged up, but you can get by being a bit banged up against St. Louis' secondary.
Seahawks at Dolphins (-8): Dolphins -8
The Seahawks are the most disappointing team of the season and it won't get any better this week. Ronnie Brown could come close to his Week 3 numbers if the 'Fins commit heavily to the run.
Packers at Vikings (-2.5): Vikings -2.5
This'll be a tight one, but AP and Berrian are two of the most explosive players at their positions. The same can be said of Greg Jennings, but unfortunately for the Pack, their running game hasn't yet caught up.
Panthers (-9.5) at Raiders: Panthers -9.5
JaMarcus Russel is questionable to start, and the morale and chemistry of the team is in shambles. On the other side, Delhomme is quietly having a very solid season, and DeAngelo Williams has done big things in his part-time role in the backfield with Jonathon Stewart.
Chiefs at Chargers (-15.5): Chiefs +15.5
The Chargers will win, that much is certain. But very much I doubt they crack the two-touchdown mark.
Giants at Eagles (-3): Eagles -3
Should be a good one, but what I see this one coming down to is the running games. Both defenses are very solid up front, but between Westbrook and Jacobs, I give the edge to Westy.
Ravens at Texans (even): Texans
No Matt Schaub, no problem. Rosenfels is a capable backup, and those skill position players - Andre Johnson, Steve Slaton, Owen Daniels, etc. - will be too much to contain.
49ers at Cardinals (-9.5): 49ers +9.5
Just like with the Chiefs at Chargers game, I believe the Cardinals will win, but I don't see them covering. Gore is a game-changer and will find the end zone at least once, but he can't singlehandedly keep the 'Niners alive.
MoJo Drew has been terribly inconsistent this season, but he should capitalize on a sub-par Lions defense. Calvin Johnson is scary good, but one man does not a team make.
Titans (-3) at Bears: Titans -3
The Titans' strength is their running game, and the Bears are pretty good at shutting that down. This will be a real test, but I think Tennessee does enough to remain undefeated, especially with Orton out on the other side.
Bills at Patriots (-3.5): Patriots -3.5
The Pats need a win after that narrow loss to the Colts. Plus, Marshawn Lynch has been overrated all year, and the Pats are pretty good at shutting down the run.
Saints at Falcons (-1): Saints +1
In an offensive onslaught, Drew Brees and co. come out on top.
Rams at Jets (-9): Jets -9
S-Jax is out and he's basically the only prayer the Rams have left. Coles and Cotchery are a bit banged up, but you can get by being a bit banged up against St. Louis' secondary.
Seahawks at Dolphins (-8): Dolphins -8
The Seahawks are the most disappointing team of the season and it won't get any better this week. Ronnie Brown could come close to his Week 3 numbers if the 'Fins commit heavily to the run.
Packers at Vikings (-2.5): Vikings -2.5
This'll be a tight one, but AP and Berrian are two of the most explosive players at their positions. The same can be said of Greg Jennings, but unfortunately for the Pack, their running game hasn't yet caught up.
Panthers (-9.5) at Raiders: Panthers -9.5
JaMarcus Russel is questionable to start, and the morale and chemistry of the team is in shambles. On the other side, Delhomme is quietly having a very solid season, and DeAngelo Williams has done big things in his part-time role in the backfield with Jonathon Stewart.
Chiefs at Chargers (-15.5): Chiefs +15.5
The Chargers will win, that much is certain. But very much I doubt they crack the two-touchdown mark.
Giants at Eagles (-3): Eagles -3
Should be a good one, but what I see this one coming down to is the running games. Both defenses are very solid up front, but between Westbrook and Jacobs, I give the edge to Westy.
Ravens at Texans (even): Texans
No Matt Schaub, no problem. Rosenfels is a capable backup, and those skill position players - Andre Johnson, Steve Slaton, Owen Daniels, etc. - will be too much to contain.
49ers at Cardinals (-9.5): 49ers +9.5
Just like with the Chiefs at Chargers game, I believe the Cardinals will win, but I don't see them covering. Gore is a game-changer and will find the end zone at least once, but he can't singlehandedly keep the 'Niners alive.
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