Liver's NFL Picks of the Week: Cowboys over Giants

deserved it—especially with the way the front office apparently told the PA announcer at Ford Field to introduce Harrington SPECIFICALLY so he could get booed by the crowd. Sounds like the genius of Matt Millen. I hope Joey wins a Super Bowl and then urinates on Millen’s lawn while brandishing the Lombardi Trophy. I’ve said it before: Millen is STEALING money from the Lions organization. New England won a sloppy game last week against the Bears and should be able to handle Detroit. Pick: Detroit

Indianapolis at Tennessee (+7 ½)

The Colts got back to their winning ways by pounding a wounded Filthy team. Vince Young looked like he was back at the Rose Bowl last week against the Giants. Having watched him all through college and basked in his National Championship, it doesn't surprise me to see him doing so well so early in his career. The man is a winner, plain and simple. Titans fans, count your blessings. Within the next four years, you’ll be rooting for a Super Bowl contender. The Colts should win this—but Vince will make them work for it. Pick: Tennessee

Jacksonville (+1 ½) at Miami

Jacksonville is the AFC equivalent of the Carolina Panthers: You just can’t get a read on them. One week they look great; the next week they lose to a clearly inferior team. Their only chance to get in the playoffs is as a wild card—and if the season ended today, they’d be on the outside looking in. The Miami defense has built up some steam during a four-game winning streak, and the Fins have been getting solid play from Joey Harrington. Pick: Miami

Kansas City at Cleveland (+5)

Kansas City got a crucial win over Denver on Thanksgiving and finds themselves right in the thick of the wild card hunt. Trent Green is getting his sea legs back and the defense has been performing at a high level—never a Chiefs strong point in the past. The Browns, well—they’re the Browns. Anybody want some action on the next Braylon Edwards blowup? I love wide receivers. Pick: Cleveland

Minnesota (+9) at Chicago

Looks like Dr. Emmett Brown was able to help Brad Johnson last week. Rex Grossman has been erratic of late, and some folks in Chicago are already calling for Brian Griese. Not just yet. Apparently, Grossman was talking smack after the Bears came from behind to beat the Vikings in week three. Several members of the Vikings defense have said they'll use it as motivation, which begs a question: Does it really take a QB who looks like a high school band member talking smack to get you motivated? Pick: Minnesota

New York Jets at Green Bay (+1 ½)

The Jets remind me of the Little Engine That Could: They think they can, they think they can, they think they can... All jokes aside, Eric Mangini has done a fantastic job and is 1B to Sean Payton’s 1A in the race for Coach of the Year. The Jets have an outside shot at the playoffs, but it's doubtful. And then there’s Brett Favre. Who knows if he’s done after this year, but this is just depressing. Also keep in mind that in the last ten years he has as many playoff wins as Michael Vick does. That would be two, if you were wondering. Pick: New York Jets

San Diego at Buffalo (+6)

San Diego looks like world-beaters right now, but they should be wary of a scrappy Bills team that has been competitive when nobody expected it. The real question: Is LT over or under 3 TDs? Pick: Buffalo

San Francisco (+7) at New Orleans

San Francisco has made great strides this year thanks to strong play from Alex Smith and Frank Gore. That said, they're not ready for the playoff lights quite yet. New Orleans got back on track last week by pounding the Falcons. Drew Brees

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