NFL 2008 Picks: Week 6

Good week last week. Gotta keep it going…

Last Week: 9-3-2
Overall Season Results: 37-35-2

Sunday

OAK (+7.5) at NO
I’ve got a feeling that the Tom Cable era in Oakland is not going to go well. New Orleans looking for a bounceback after all those mistakes against Minnesota.
Pick: NO

BAL (+4) at IND
How lucky was Indy to pull that game out last week? After back-to-back smashmouth losses to Pittsburgh and Tennessee, I think the Ravens pull this one out by dominating on the ground.
Pick: BAL

CIN (+7.5) at NYJ
No Carson in this game. I have a feeling this’ll be off the board or moved dramatically by Sunday. It’s a good thing I got in!
Pick: NYJ

CAR (+1.5) at TB
Big game in the NFC South and I think Carolina starts separating from the pack this week. Jeff Garcia is old.
Pick: CAR

DET (+13.5) at MIN
Detroit does not look like an NFL football team. I wonder if it’s possible for AP to run for 900 yards in a game.
Pick: MIN

CHI (-3) at ATL
Defense getting back to full strength? Check. Professional QB? Check.
Pick: CHI

MIA (+3) at HOU
Hear that? That’s the sound of me leaping onto the Dolphins bandwagon with two feet. Strong running game, efficient QB, tricky Wildcat offense, chip on their shoulder, growing confidence. I’m sold for this week.
Pick: MIA

STL (+13.5) at WAS
Washington = on a roll. The Rams look horrendous.
Pick: WAS

JAX (+3.5) at DEN
Cutler’s been great at home. With no Eddie Royal or Tony Scheffler, it’s Brandon Stokley time.
Pick: DEN

PHI (-5) at SFO
I hate doing this for the second straight week for a game I will be attending, but the Niners just haven’t protected the QB at all this season. Not a good recipe when Jim Johnson’s blitzing defense comes to town.
Pick: PHI

DAL (-4.5) at ARI
I did a slight double-take when I saw this line. I’m just not on the Cardinals bandwagon.
Pick: DAL

GB (+1.5) at SEA
It used to be that the Seattle homefield advantage was worth 3-4 points. I still don’t see how that would get them to a win in this game.
Pick: GB

NWE (+5.5) at SD
You’ve probably realized the pattern by now: when you have an opportunity to pick against Norv Turner and a bum LT toe, you take that opportunity.
Pick: NWE

Monday

NYG (-7.5) at CLE
This is probably the first week I’ve ever picked every team that was favored by >7 points. I’d like to say Cleveland can get their act together coming off a bye, but the Giants are killing right now.
Pick: NYG