Picks for Week Six

Let me just start out by saying that the Eagles game was hugely satisfying.  Sure, I would have liked to see T.O. take a big hit, but it was almost as good to see him bring out the alligator arms across the middle when he heard Michael Lewis coming.  Not to mention the Birds picked up a critical division win.  I didn't get to see a lot of the games last week, since I was in Fort Wayne, but let's have a look at this week's matchups.

Giants over FALCONS

I need to see more dominant offense from the Falcons before I pick them against a decent team.  Their defense is good, but I don't think they'll score much today.  Of course, either that or they put up about 49 points.

COWBOYS over Texans

Bills over LIONS

If the Lions had any kind of defense, or if they'd proven they could win, I'd pick them here.  But one of my rules of picking games is not to pick a winless team past week 4 until they pull one out.  The opposite is true of undefeated teams, in case you're wondering.

RAMS over Seahawks

If Alexander is out, the Hawks have no prayer.

Eagles over SAINTS

Everyone is screaming "letdown game", but McNabb is just too good right now.  If he keeps playing like he has been, there's no way they lose here.  And the defense will have their hands full with everyone except Reggie Bush, but look for them to give up no more than 17 points.

RAVENS over Panthers

Could be a 3-0 game.

JETS over Dolphins

Boy, was I wrong about the Jets-Jags game.  But there's no way they lose this one.  The Dolphins are bad, and you'd better believe the Jets will put together a string of victories once they get some confidence back.

BRONCOS over Raiders

Oakland is horrendous.

STEELERS over Chiefs

I told you I had a feeling about that Arizona game last week, and they almost pulled it out.  I'm only picking Pittsburgh here because they're at home and have a better coach.  They don't have too much else going for them at this point.  KC is also hurting without Larry Johnson.

Chargers over NINERS

Alex Smith is coming along nicely, but he'll likely get clobbered a few times against SD.

Bears over CARDINALS

How did Arizona end up on Monday night?  They may score a field goal or two here, but that's about it.  This one could get ugly.  I'd say they had a chance, since the best teams usually lose to at least one bad team per year, but not on Monday night.

Last week:  11-3
Season:  51-23