NFL Week 9

OK so after the great week of football last week, there has been demand for me to make picks for each NFL week..so i will try and do that.

Redskins @ Falcons: I'm taking the Falcons in this game. Last week against the Saints was the first time that Michael Turner has rushed for over 100 yards and the Falcons lost...That's incredible and nothing against the mighty redskins, but their defense is not as good as the Saints. Falcons win this game 35-3.

Cardinals @ Bears: Even though the Cards' lost to the Panthers last week (34-21), I think that Kurt Warner and Arizona's high-powered offense will walk out of Soldiers Field with a victory. Larry Fitzgerald has had a very quiet, yet productive year so far but this will be his breakout game. This game will be a shootout however, as Jay Cutler and his "John Elway" like arm will be looking to make a statement in the NFC North. Look for a 38-35 game.

Texans @ Colts: This will be my surprise pick of the week, because i believe that the Houston Texans will march into Indianapolis and steal a victory from the Colts. The Texans who are 5-3 for the first time in their short history have been a team that was one or two players away from a playoff bound team...well with the great play from Matt Schaub and the return of Andre Johnson i think this is finally the year. 28-24 Texans.

Chiefs @ Jaguars: The outcome of this game will depend on the play of Maurice-Jones-Drew and Dwayne Bowe; if either of these players has a breakout game their team will win. I do however think it will be the Jag's because of the way MJD has been playing this season, and his game doesn't depend on the performance of the Quarterback. Matt Cassell will struggle again this game, so its going to be the Jags 14-10.

Packers @ Buccaneers: Packers 35-10...enough said.

Panthers @ Saints: The New Orleans Saints will most likely go 15-1 or even 16-0 with the easiest second half schedule in all of the league, and trust me folks this will not be the one loss. No disrespect to the Panthers, I mean they did just defeat a very good Arizona team, but this will not be the week to bet on the panthers. Look for a 42-17 Saints win.

Lions @ Seahawks: Quite possibly the least interesting match-up of the week, the lions will win this game leaving the Seahawks "sleepless in Seattle". Seattle is an average team at 100%, but with Hasselback battling a rib injury and their running backs moving slower than me on the field, i think the lions will be able to hold off the Seattle Squad. Calvin Johnson may or may not play, but Kevin Smith will play a huge role in the 14-10 win.

Chargers @ Giants: This is a huge week for the G-men after losing three straight games. The lightning bolts in the midst of a two game winning streak though, so something has to give. In this game i believe that Eli will revert back to his "Manning" ways with 3TD's. Look for the team of Manning and Smith to reemerge and the defense to show up again for the first time in a month. 28-21 Giants.

Titans @ 49ers: Alex Smith, Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis, and Frank Gore could beat the entire Titans team by themselves. Now i know that Tennessee has snagged their first victory of the year, and maybe Vince Young can turn this 2-14 bound train around, but not in this game. The titans defense is one of the worst that i have ever seen, so this game will be 17-7 in favor of the 49ers.

Cowboys @ Eagles: DeShawn Jackson is playing so much better than anyone could have imagined, and has more than made up for the lack of production from Brian Westbrook. The Dallas Cowboys are riding a three game winning streak and will look to pick up their first division win of the season, but i do not think this will be the week for that. Don't get me wrong Romo is playing great and Miles Austin is having a break out season, but the Philly defense is playing spectacular and will be the reason they take the 'Boys down this week. 24-17 Eagles

Ravens @ Bengals: The Bengals are in a 1st place tie in the AFC North Division at 5-2 and Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson ( I refuse to call him the other name) are playing their best football in years. The Baltimore Ravens with Joe Flacco and Ray Rice, are also having a good season at 4-3 and will bring a great defense to their game in Ohio, but i still think the Bengals have the edge in this one and have them winning 13-10.

Steelers @ Broncos: The Steelers will climb up to the mile high city and beat the Denver Squad, straight up. Big Ben has already matched some totals from last year and is great pickup for any fantasy owner out there. Take nothing away from Denver because they are having a great year, but i think the Steel Curtain will be too much for them. 34-21 Steelers.

Dolphins @ Patriots: After the bye week Randy Moss will be back to 100% and this means he will be spreading the Dolphins defense apart. Brady did play great in his last two outings, but to be fair he was going against high-school squads. Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams will test a Jarvis Green-less defensive line, but i think the Pats will be able to squeak by the 'Phins. 24-21 Patriots...

and on a side note...the Yankees just won their 27th world series by defeating the Phillies 7-3 in game six....I called it!!!..still not happy with it at all!!.....

Til next time folks....That's a WRAP!!

-mike