Week 7 picks

Last week: 8-6

Season: 41-49

Pittsburgh (-3) @ Miami: I see no way that Roethlisberger doesn’t light up the Miami secondary. And I see Miami QB Chad Henne gets picked twice. Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati @ Atlanta (-3): Atlanta has started 4 of its first 6 games on the road, and they are 4-2. Cincinnati, I have no idea what team they want to be or who they are. They’ve lost at home to Tampa Bay, and after the bye week they think they will be able to throw the ball all over the field. Uh, I don’t think so, as Carson Palmer can’t really throw it past 10 yards. Atlanta.

Jacksonville @ Kansas City (-9): Jacksonville will be starting a QB this week they just signed on Monday. Now they go on the road to a college type atmosphere and a team in the Chiefs that can run the ball, and their passing game is starting to come together. Don’t forget the special teams. Kansas City.

Philadelphia @ Tennessee (-3): Call this game a toss up. Tennessee has lost games that you would think they would win, and lost a game that you scratch your head at, a home loss to Denver. Philly is a decent team that beats the teams they are supposed to. With the Titans starting Kerry Collins at QB, I see turnovers and the Eagles capitalizing on the road. Philadelphia.

Washington @ Chicago (-3): Washington gives up a ton of yards but not a boatload of points. Chicago, has the shine worn off yet? I don’t think Bears QB Jay Cutler stays upright, and old hometown guy and Redskins QB Donovan McNabb enjoys Mom’s home cooking. Washington.

Cleveland @ New Orleans (-13): Part of me thinks the Browns can hang down in New Orleans. The other part of me thinks the Saints blow this game out early. I’m going with a guy call-New Orleans.

San Francisco (-3) @ Carolina: So a west coast team that finally won a game travels to an east coast team that they are almost definitely going to underestimate. What’s that you say? The 49ers will finally understand that they have to start the game off by running? Oh, okay then. San Francisco.

St. Louis @ Tampa Bay (-3): Tampa Bay will be without 2 OL. St. Louis is up and coming and makes things really fun and interesting, with a really good rookie QB and their D pressures the opponents passer. Gee, a pass rush seems like something good to travel with. St. Louis.

Arizona @ Seattle (-6 ½): Puh-lease….I have no clue why this line isn’t higher. Yes, Arizona just beat New Orleans in their last game, but that was a game they had to get up for at home. Seattle just went to Chicago and won, and will be facing a rookie QB. Seattle.

New England @ San Diego (-2 ½): This is the game where you let it ride. San Diego will be without its top WR and TE Antonio Gates is hobbled by a sprained toe. New England has launched old friend/new buddy WR Deion Branch to be part of the catching group for Tom Brady. Oh, and have we mentioned somewhere in this space about how awful the Chargers special teams is? New England.

Oakland @ Denver (-8 ½): I expect this to be an old-fashioned AFC West shootout..until I read that the Raiders will be sending out Jason Campbell to play QB. At what point in time do you have to realize that maybe, just maybe, a guy doesn’t have it? Denver will be looking to excite the home crowd. Temps here for the game are 66 with a slight breeze. Ah, fall in the Rocky Mountains. Denver.

Minnesota @ Green Bay (-2 ½): So dongalong Fav-ruh returns to Green Bay. Does anyone really care? I expect this to be a shootout, since Green Bay gives up points and Minnesota can’t stop the pass. Aaron Rodgers at home or Fav-ruh on the road? Oh, this game will be about more than the QBs…more likely it will be about Green Bay’s lack of a running game. Minnesota.

New York Giants @ Dallas (-3): So can Dallas right the ship? Does New York have the killer instinct to just absolutely dead and bury the Cowboys? High scoring game, but something tells me that the Cowboys will be up for this game and not make stupid penalties. Dallas.