NFL Soup's NFL Picks: Week 9

(Matt Schaub and the Texans will be smiling Sunday.)

These days, the only certainty you have is that the Saints and Colts are going to win, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to lose. At least, that's what we thought. Then both the Saints and Colts squeak out wins, and now experts are picking the Buccaneers to upset the Packers.

What's up with that?

For all those people who kept doubting the Denver Broncos and picked them to lose each week, we congratulate you on getting it right on the seventh attempt.

We'll do our best to help you in office pools or with your bookie. Take a look at this week's game picks with some analysis and predicted score:

Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals stole a win in the waining seconds the last time these two teams met up, and despite the game being in Cincy, don't count on it happening again. The Ravens came out and played inspired football en route to a 30-7 thrashing of the previously undefeated Denver Broncos last week.

Ravens 24, Bengals 13

Upset Special: Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

The Patriots have been riding high after finally getting their offense back on track, albeit against winless teams. The Dolphins, on the other hand, have looked sharp for three straight weeks, and could be headed for a 5-3 record if it weren't for a monumental collapse against the undefeated New Orleans Saints. Miami is better than people give them credit for.

Dolphins 33, Patriots 30

Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars

The Chiefs are well rested after their bye in Week Eight, while the Jaguars suffered another demoralizing defeat, this time by the hands of the Tennessee Titans. Matt Cassel should find plenty of room for his passes against a terrible Jacksonville pass defense, while Jamaal Charles looks to finally step out of the suspended Larry Johnson's shadow.

Chiefs 21, Jaguars 14

Upset Special: Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

It's the undefeated Colts on the road. Nothing sounds better to Houston, who at 5-3, is still trying to prove it's doubters wrong. The Colts lost corner Marlin Jackson for the season, and could be without both Kelvin Hayden and Bob Sanders. The streak ends Sunday.

Texans 37, Colts 34

Arizona Cardinals @ Chicago Bears

The Cardinals have been decent at stopping the run, while Matt Forte has only found success against the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions. Forget about Kurt Warner's five interceptions last week. Chicago doesn't have the No. 1-ranked secondary like Carolina does.

Cardinals 27, Bears 23

Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons

Clinton Portis should get the ball early and often against a disabled Atlanta rush defense, and new replacement tight end Fred Davis should be active against the Falcons, who have trouble with tight ends. But all of that can only help to make a game of it, as Atlanta is the superior team and desperately in need of a win.

Falcons 31, Redskins 21

Green Bay Packers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Some experts are calling "upset" for this game, but Tampa Bay's defense is too terrible, and Green Bay plays great against anyone not named Minnesota or Cincinnati. This is another opportunity for Ryan Grant to show he's the lead back the Packers thought he was when they signed him to a big deal last offseason.

Packers 38, Buccaneers 17

Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints

The Saints can be run on without their key cog, Sedrick Ellis, in the middle, and running is exactly what Carolina intends on doing. DeAngelo Williams and co. will do a mighty fine Atlanta impersonation and keep things close for most of the game, but Jake Delhomme simply isn't good enough to keep up with Drew Brees.

Saints 41, Panthers 27

Detroit Lions @ Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks have had some success against lesser opponents this season, and considering the way Detroit is playing, they definitely qualify as a lesser opponent. Without Calvin Johnson and some offensive threat, the Lions don't stand a chance.

Seahawks 27, Lions 10

Tennessee Titans @ San Francisco 49ers

It's the "I want my career back" Bowl, between fellow forgotten first rounders, Vince Young and Alex Smith. We're going with the kid with the better receiving options and the coach (Mike Singletary) that would never put on a Peyton Manning jersey.

49ers 26, Titans 24

San Diego Chargers @ New York Giants

We can't see how Brandon Jacobs goes a ninth straight game without rushing for 100 yards in a game, especially when he's going up against the league's 27th-ranked run defense. Eli Manning won't be hassled too much, as the Giants get back to what they're good at and run all over the Chargers.

Giants 34, Chargers 28

Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles

Both of these teams are slightly better than advertised, although they both have displayed their fair share of inconsistency. We're going with Tony Romo, simply because he's thrown eight touchdowns to zero picks in his last three games, and he hasn't lost to the Oakland Raiders, yet.

Cowboys 27, Eagles 24

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