NFL Week 10

Let's give a hand to the geniuses in the league office for having the intelligence to rescind the fine against Justin Tuck for this hit on Brooks Bollinger. Not only was the roughing the passer an atrocious call, to tack a fine on to it was preposterous. This is football, people, not tiddlywinks. Dallas wouldn't have even gotten an offensive score in that beatdown if it weren't for that absurd flag.

The Giants again this week are in one of the marquee games, traveling to Philadelphia for the Sunday night game. Other games of note are Tennessee at Chicago, Buffalo at New England and the Colts at Steelers.

We went 7-7 in Week 9, binging the 2008 record to 63-64-7. I forgot to forecast the Thursday night game between Cleveland and Denver, so only 13 selections this week.

SUNDAY
Rams +9 JETS: Was surprised by the Jets last week with their win in Buffalo, but can't trust them yet laying this much in a trap game, with New England on tap next Thursday. Jets 23-16

Jaguars -6.5 LIONS: Jacksonville a huge disappointment this year, but are they so bad they'll lose to winless teams two weeks in a row? A pride game, if anything. Jaguars 30-17

Titans -3 BEARS: It seems Tennessee wins by three every week and they're bound to get tripped up one of these weeks. But Rex Grossman is starting, so lay the points. Titans 27-20

Bills +3.5 PATRIOTS: Patriots destroyed Bills twice last season, so there's a bit of a revenge factor at play. Bills need to stop their two-game slide and a win here would be huge. Bills 16-13

Saints +1 FALCONS: Saints coming off their bye and getting healthy. Falcons have surprised so far, but this one's a reality check for Matt Ryan. Saints 30-24

DOLPHINS -8.5 Seahawks: Previous two trips east this season, the Seahags have gotten drilled to the tune of 78-16. Might seem crazy to lay this many with the Fish, but dreadful Seattle is due for another east coast whipping. Suddenly it's not so far-fetched to think Miami can contend for a playoff spot this year. Dolphins 33-13

Packers +2.5 VIKINGS: Packers gave Titans all they cold handle last week and Vikings can be thrown on. Plus there's always the Gus Frerotte factor to consider. Packers 28-24

TEXANS E Ravens: When last seen, this week's starter for the Texans, Sage Rosenfels, was self-immolating against the Colts. Times to make amends for that fiasco. Ravens have shown offensive life of late, but may be caught looking ahead to date with the Giants. Texans 30-27

Panthers -9.5 RAIDERS: Raiders had something like 77 yards total last week for the entire game! Geez, you could take a knee all game and do better than that. Panthers 30-3

CHARGERS -15 Chiefs: Chargers another huge disappointment this year, but they can still win their putrid division. Bet they better get a move on. Chargers 38-10

Colts +3 STEELERS: Steelers were impressive with big win at Washington Monday night, but a short week with a banged-up Roethlisberger is dicey. Colts 27-24

SUNDAY NIGHT
Giants +3 EAGLES: Giants have won three straight regular season games in Philly. Considering they're the best team in the league and are getting points makes this a no-brainer. As always, The Olbermann Rule is in effect. Giants 24-20

MONDAY NIGHT
CARDINALS -9.5 49ers: How bad is Bay Area football these days? Arizona may clinch the NFC West during November. Cardinals 44-14

Now as a special added bonus for those of you who made it this far, watch Justin Tuck level the hapless Brooks Bollinger one more time.