The Kid, The 'Cane, and the Old Timer Pick Week 9

Live from some guy’s basement in Upstate New York, it is everyone’s favorite football pick ‘em competition as we bring you The Kid, The ‘Cane, and the Old Timer.

It seems that first place is a curse. For the second consecutive week, the person in first place had the worst week picking the games. In the lead at the time, the Hurricane brought up the caboose with a 4-8-2 record. He stayed out of the basement however, because the Old Timer didn’t do much better at 5-7-2. It was yours truly, the Kid, who vaulted into the lead with a 7-5-2 record. I told you all at the beginning of the season that given the fact that there was no cash involved in this competition that I would most likely do well. Whenever it involves “straight cash homey” the Old Timer is always the favorite among the three of us. Given the lateness of posting the picks, I will get right down to business. The standings to this point are:

The Kid: 46-48-5
The Hurricane: 44-50-5
The Old Timer: 42-52-5

Nothing to write home about, but let’s see if any of us can get over .500. Here are your week 9 picks:

NEW YORK GIANTS -9 vs. Dallas Cowboys
The Kid says: Dallas. I know they are banged up bad, and I know they are even thinking of playing Brooks Bollinger. But these NFC East matchups are usually close regardless of the team’s records. I’ll take Dallas.
The ‘Cane says: Cowboys for the PICK OF THE WEEK!
The Old Timer says: Giants. Best Team In Football Trounces BOYS

BUFFALO BILLS -5.5 vs. New York Jets
The Kid says: I like the Bills at home. Favre has been so inconsistent and the Bills defense can be tough, especially at home. I don’t love Trent Edwards, but lay the points.
The ‘Cane says: Jets
The Old Timer says: Buffalo. Bounce Back For The BILLS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS -4.5 vs. Houston Texans
The Kid says: I will go with the Vikings. I don’t think the Texans will be able to contain Peterson, look for a big day for AP.
The ‘Cane says: Minne
The Old Timer says: Minnesota. For the Pick of the Week

Jacksonville Jaguars -7.5 at CINCINNATI BENGALS
The Kid says: Bengals have been playing people close, but I’m going to go with the Jags here. I think they will decide to show up for once.
The ‘Cane says: Bengals
The Old Timer says: Cinci Is Bad, But Not That Bad

Tampa Bay Buccaneers -8.5 at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
The Kid says: I can’t decide on this one. My gut is saying the Chiefs, but my head is saying are you crazy? Since it is over a touchdown, I’ll stick with the gut. Take KC.
The ‘Cane says: Chefs
The Old Timer says: Kansas City. Should Have Beaten The JETS Last Week. Coming Around Despite HERM EDWARDS

CLEVELAND BROWNS -1.5 vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Kid says: Ravens. Their pounding defense has just been wearing opposing offenses out. Browns aren’t good enough to win this one.
The ‘Cane says: Browns
The Old Timer says: Cleveland. Slugfest with the Ravens.

Arizona Cardinals -3 at ST. LOUIS RAMS
The Kid says: I’ll take the Rams at home. This game should have both teams in the 30s and I’ll say that Saint Lou can keep it within a field goal. Whoever has the ball last should win this shootout.
The ‘Cane says: Cards
The Old Timer says: Rams and the points.

CHICAGO BEARS -13 vs. Detroit Lions
The Kid says: Same with the Cowboy game, these NFC North games are usually close too. The Lions obviously stink, but I think they can keep it within two TDs.
The ‘Cane says: Bears
The Old Timer says: Lions in a close one.

TENNESSEE TITANS -5.5 vs. Green Bay Packers
The Kid says: Titans, Titans, Titans! I’m picking them until they lose one on me.
The ‘Cane says: Pack
The Old Timer says: TITANS - 5.5 Big Wheels Keep On Rollin’

DENVER BRONCOS -3 vs. Miami Dolphins
The Kid says: Denver. Cutler and Co. had a week off to prepare for this game. The Dolphins D will be severely tested.
The ‘Cane says: Miami
The Old Timer says: Broncos Feel The Heat Of THE WILDCAT, take the ‘Fins.

Atlanta Falcons -3 at OAKLAND RAIDERS
The Kid says: I’ll go with the rookie QB Ryan. The Falcons offense has been good against bad defenses, and Oakland certainly fits that category. Michael Turner could have a big game.
The ‘Cane says: Raiders
The Old Timer says: Raiders with points at home.

Philadelphia Eagles -6.5 at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Kid says: Eagles. The Seahawks stink folks. Don’t let that game last week against the Niners fool you. The Eagles D will give Seneca Wallace nightmares, and McNabb is going to throw on the ‘Hawks defense big time. And did I mention that Brian Westbrook guy?
The ‘Cane says: Philly
The Old Timer says: Seahawks at home will be a winner

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS -5.5 vs. New England Patriots
The Kid says: It is tough to give that many points to the Pats, but I still believe in Peyton, I’ll take the Colts.
The ‘Cane says: Patriots
The Old Timer says: This Is One Of Those Games Where I Think The Pats Should Be Favored So Go The Opposite Way

WASHINGTON REDSKINS -2 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Kid says: I don’t agree with the line, so I’ll take Pitt.
The ‘Cane says: Steelers
The Old Timer says: Redskins. Another Head Scratcher