NFL Picks Week 9

Yesterday I made a blunder. I thought that because the Niners announced a late QB move to start Nick Mullens, I picked the Raiders. Dummy me. 0-1 in both categories. Last week, I was .500 against the spread, but 11-3 in the victory column. So as a reminder

Points: Raiders
Victory: Raiders

Sigh. If you are sitting comfortably, then we will begin.

Falcons @ Redskins (-1.5): PICK'EM! To be honest, I have no idea about this game. So I will go by the fact that Washington is 3-1 at home and Atlanta is 0-2 on the road

Victory: Redskins

Bears (-10) @ Bills: The Bills defense played inspired against Tom Brady....and they still got crushed. Worse still, Peterman is back. Side note: I have the Bears D in fantasy hehehe.....

Points: Bears
Victory: Bears

Lions @ Vikings (-5): Is there a team that is more enigmatic in the NFL than the Lions. I can't figure them out. Point spread seems a little low, probably because the Vikings have actually performed better on the road than at home. Coming off a loss against New Orleans should help the Vikings focus I think. But I must give the enigma some consideration

Points: Lions
Victory: Vikings

Chiefs (-8.5) @ Browns: The Browns are breaking in a new HC and OC. I might have taken the points before, but the changes will take a week orso to show themselves, therefore...

Points: Chiefs
Victory: Chiefs

Jets @ Dolphins (-3): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Both teams come into this matchup banged up and on a downslide. The key to this game is the fact that the Dolphins run defense has been garbage the last 4 games. And if the Jets can run the football, they can score with any offense, even hurt. Add the Osweiler factor and I think the Jets get a big win for Bowles to keep his job (sigh).

Points: Jets
Victory: Jets

Steelers @ Ravens (-3):  Guess what?
ANOTHER UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
The Ravens are essentially the AFC version of the Lions. They can look good one week and crap the next. The Steelers have to be motivated given the fact that Baltimore embarrassed them at home in prime time about a month ago. The Steelers are starting to click which is dangerous to everyone (except NE)

Points: Steelers
Victory: Steelers

Buccaneers @ Panthers (-6): Carolina is very quietly putting together a nice campaign but they will have to deal with Fitzmagic 2.0 at home. We know how this will go, at least for the first week. However, I'm not calling the upset. Too much faith in Carolina at home

Points: Bucs
Victory: Panthers

Texans @ Broncos (-1): PICK'EM 2! Very interesting point spread. Houston looked like it's old self against Miami while Denver teased the Chiefs. I have to think Houston will pull it out being the better team but maybe they will tire. Nope I'm sticking with talent.

Victory: Texans

Chargers @ Seahawks (-1): PICK'EM 3! Two teams that are trying to stay in contention. It seems that the Chargers always seem to begin to slide at this point of the year. Plus this will be the first home game for the Seahawks since their owner, Paul Allen, died. Combine those two and I have a feeling of, if not a blowout, then maybe close to one.

Victory: Seahawks

Rams (-1.5) @ Saints: PICK'EM 4! This one is tough. But I have to think that getting nearly beaten by the Packers acts as a bit of a wakeup call. The Rams will lose a game or 2 this year, but for some reason I don't think this will be the one.

Victory: Rams

Packers @ Patriots (-5.5): The Packers are coming off of a spirited game against the Rams. Doesn't matter. You know what I think of NE.

Points: Pats
Victory: Pats

Titans @ Cowboys (-5.5): With Amari Cooper in the fold. the Cowboys offense should have another dimension added. Plus they are great at home. Gimme Dallas

Points: Cowbiys
Victory: Cowboys