We had a 6-8 mark in Week 5, losing twice by half a point. Ugh. This leaves the 2007 slate at 26-45-5.
Getting to .500 may take a miracle. But we're nothing if not stubborn.
As always, these picks are for recreational purposes only and likely would cause financial ruin if used to make actual cash wagers.
Only 13 games this week and there's really only one getting any attention.
The Cowboys were fortunate to escape Orchard Park last Monday night with their record still unblemished, but in the most hyped game of the 2007 so far, have the imposing Patriots coming to town.
Tony Romo was badly exposed by the Bills, turning the ball over six times. Bill Belichick must have been drooling watching that. Look for a confused Romo to cough it up a couple of times at least this week. Cowboys can be scored on and the Patriots have yet to register less than 34 points.
Getting to .500 may take a miracle. But we're nothing if not stubborn.
As always, these picks are for recreational purposes only and likely would cause financial ruin if used to make actual cash wagers.
Only 13 games this week and there's really only one getting any attention.
The Cowboys were fortunate to escape Orchard Park last Monday night with their record still unblemished, but in the most hyped game of the 2007 so far, have the imposing Patriots coming to town.
Tony Romo was badly exposed by the Bills, turning the ball over six times. Bill Belichick must have been drooling watching that. Look for a confused Romo to cough it up a couple of times at least this week. Cowboys can be scored on and the Patriots have yet to register less than 34 points.
SUNDAY
Patriots -5.5 COWBOYS: Dallas may be the class of the NFC (for now), but they'd be a 5 or 6 seed in the AFC. New England is a whole new level. Good game, competitive for three quarters, but Pats pull away late. If Cowboys win, they could be 8-0 visiting the Giants November 11. A New England win and we're looking at a 8-0 mark when the Colts visit November 4. Patriots 31-20
Eagles -3 JETS: Philly is 7-0 lifetime against the J-E-T-S, and are desperate to stay relevant in NFC East. When was the last time your heard the name Mangenius? Eagles 27-21
Bengals -3 CHIEFS: Cincinnati back in the groove now that CB Jonathan Joseph has been suspended for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy (marijuana offense). Too few suspensions and arrests clearly had had an effect on the enigmatic Bengals. Now back in scofflaw mode, they should be ready to, ahem, roll. Bengals 31-17
Texans +6.5 JAGUARS: Jacksonville doesn't score much, so laying 6.5, even at home, is dicey. Over/under on this is 37.5, which is generous. Jaguars 17-14
BROWNS -4.5 Dolphins: Embittered former 1972 Dolphin players confused about how to celebrate when the modern incarnation goes winless. The good news for Miami fans is the team is leaving the country in two weeks to play in London. The bad news is they have a flight scheduled to return them. Browns 27-13
BEARS -5 Vikings: Eternal optimist and Midwest correspondent 3 wood says the Bears receivers couldn't get open on Ray Charles and RB Cedric Benson has a slower first step than his octogenarian father. Still, my hunch is the Bears may have righted the ship with their comeback win in Green Bay and need to start racking up some wins, especially at home. Bears 23-13
Rams +9.5 RAVENS: Sure, the Rams stink and human pinata Gus Frerotte is facing the Ravens defense. But Baltimore can't score and at some point, the Rams offense has to get moving. Ravens 16-13
Titans +3 BUCS: Most popular team in Tampa by late this afternoon will be the South Florida Bulls. Go figure. Vince Young does enough. Titans 24-20
Redskins +3 PACKERS: Save for one half of lousy football against the Giants, the Skins would be 4-0 and everyone would be talking how Joe Gibbs has recaptured the genius tag. A couple more games like the 34-3 beatdown of the Lions and they will be. Redskins 27-24
CARDINALS -4 Panthers: Kurt Warner may have a chance to do a little damage this year. Panthers, in dire straits at QB, exhumed Vinny Testaverde and dressed him in a uniform. Good luck with that. Cardinals 35-17.
CHARGERS -9.5 Raiders: I'm loathe to lay this much with the inconsistent Chargers facing a resurgent Raiders rushing attack. But the 41-3 mugging of the Broncos in Denver last week showed what San Diego can do. Chargers 37-23
Eagles -3 JETS: Philly is 7-0 lifetime against the J-E-T-S, and are desperate to stay relevant in NFC East. When was the last time your heard the name Mangenius? Eagles 27-21
Bengals -3 CHIEFS: Cincinnati back in the groove now that CB Jonathan Joseph has been suspended for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy (marijuana offense). Too few suspensions and arrests clearly had had an effect on the enigmatic Bengals. Now back in scofflaw mode, they should be ready to, ahem, roll. Bengals 31-17
Texans +6.5 JAGUARS: Jacksonville doesn't score much, so laying 6.5, even at home, is dicey. Over/under on this is 37.5, which is generous. Jaguars 17-14
BROWNS -4.5 Dolphins: Embittered former 1972 Dolphin players confused about how to celebrate when the modern incarnation goes winless. The good news for Miami fans is the team is leaving the country in two weeks to play in London. The bad news is they have a flight scheduled to return them. Browns 27-13
BEARS -5 Vikings: Eternal optimist and Midwest correspondent 3 wood says the Bears receivers couldn't get open on Ray Charles and RB Cedric Benson has a slower first step than his octogenarian father. Still, my hunch is the Bears may have righted the ship with their comeback win in Green Bay and need to start racking up some wins, especially at home. Bears 23-13
Rams +9.5 RAVENS: Sure, the Rams stink and human pinata Gus Frerotte is facing the Ravens defense. But Baltimore can't score and at some point, the Rams offense has to get moving. Ravens 16-13
Titans +3 BUCS: Most popular team in Tampa by late this afternoon will be the South Florida Bulls. Go figure. Vince Young does enough. Titans 24-20
Redskins +3 PACKERS: Save for one half of lousy football against the Giants, the Skins would be 4-0 and everyone would be talking how Joe Gibbs has recaptured the genius tag. A couple more games like the 34-3 beatdown of the Lions and they will be. Redskins 27-24
CARDINALS -4 Panthers: Kurt Warner may have a chance to do a little damage this year. Panthers, in dire straits at QB, exhumed Vinny Testaverde and dressed him in a uniform. Good luck with that. Cardinals 35-17.
CHARGERS -9.5 Raiders: I'm loathe to lay this much with the inconsistent Chargers facing a resurgent Raiders rushing attack. But the 41-3 mugging of the Broncos in Denver last week showed what San Diego can do. Chargers 37-23
SUNDAY NIGHT
SEAHAWKS -6.5 Saints: I can't believe I picked the Saints to be in the Super Bowl. The Olbermann Rule, as always is in effect, and NBC will likely see ratings he's used to for this dog. Seahawks 23-13
MONDAY NIGHT
Giants -3.5 FALCONS: Speaking of dogs, Atlanta finds itself one again this week against the suddenly imposing Giants. New York faces San Francisco then travel;s to London to face the Fish in two weeks. Schedule-makers can be your friend and Giants can be 6-2 when the Cowboys come calling. Giants won 27-14 in Atlanta last year and that's the vicinity this is headed. Giants 30-13
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