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New Orleans (+3) at Chicago
Well, the weather may be a factor in that it could hurt Drew Brees' ability to throw the ball, but I just think the Saints are playing better football than the Bears right now.

Buffalo at New York Jets (-7)
With J.P. Losman in at quarterback and the Jets at home after two disappointing losses, I don't see how you could go any other way.

Tennessee (-3.5) at Houston
The Texans have come alive and are playing extremely well, but the Titans are a matchup nightmare for them. Houston struggles mightily against physical play by opposing offensive and defensive lines, and of course, that's what Tennessee is built on.

Seattle (-2.5) at St. Louis
This may be the worst game of the year. I'm just glad I won't have to watch it.

Tampa Bay (+3) at Atlanta
I know that NFC South teams are 12-0 at home against divisional opponents and the Bucs were simply run over by the Panthers on Monday night. However, as good as Michael Turner and the Falcons have been at running the ball, I just can't see Tampa playing that way two weeks in a row.

San Francisco at Miami (-6)
Normally, I would take the rejuvenated 49ers to cover this one, despite having to travel cross-country. Unfortunately, it looks as though Frank Gore won't be able to go, which will make it difficult for an already struggling offense to put points on the board.

Detroit at Indianapolis (-16.5)
Yes, I agree. That's an awful lot of points to give up on a team that doesn't score as much as they have in the past. But if there's one thing you can count on, it's Peyton Manning rolling it up on bad teams.

San Diego (-5.5) at Kansas City
Maybe I'm not giving the Chiefs enough credit, or still giving the Chargers more than they deserve, but I don't see Kansas City holding San Diego to 20 points again.

Washington (-6.5) at Cincinnati
The Redskins have lost four out of their last five, and I have no idea how Clinton Portis' outburst against head coach Jim Zorn will affect the team, but Washington knows they absolutely have to win this one in order to keep their fading playoff hopes alive.

Green Bay (-2) at Jacksonville
I really don't like the way either of these two teams are playing, but as I've said before, the Jags have packed it in, and I just can't see them winning another game this year.

Minnesota at Arizona (-3)
The Vikings are the second-ranked defense in the league against the run, but it won't matter here. The Cardinals only run as a means to keep opposing defenses somewhat honest. I see the big Arizona wide receivers having huge days against the much smaller Minnesota defensive backs.

Denver at Carolina (-7.5)
If Tampa Bay's defense couldn't stop DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, I certainly can't see the porous Broncos putting up much of a resistance.

New England (-6.5) at Oakland
Bill Belichick has to be as giddy as a schoolgirl at the thought of his defense going up against one of the most pathetic offenses I've ever seen. I don't think the Pats will put a lot of points on the board, but it will be more than enough.

Pittsburgh (+3) at Baltimore
I may regret this, but after watching the Pittsburgh-Dallas game last week, I'm convinced that the Steelers are living a charmed life this season.

New York Giants at Dallas (+3)
Between the Plaxico Burress fiasco and Terrell Owens doing everything he possibly can to destroy another locker room, both of these teams have had more of their share of drama in the last couple of weeks. So, the distractions cancel each other out. For me, the deciding factors are Brandon Jacobs being ruled out for this game and the it being much more important for the  Cowboys.

Cleveland at Philadelphia (-14)
Even with the large spread, this one is pretty easy. The Eagles are peaking at the right time, and the Browns are circling the drain.

Last Week: 8-8
Season: 109-96-3