NFL Week 9 Picks
NFL Week 9 Picks
Broncos (4-3) at Bengals (3-4): Denver-The Broncos’ schedule actually starts to get easier next week, but first, it’s one more game against a 2012 playoff team (and, yes, this is the CBS national early game, giving Denver eight national games in eight weeks). The scary thing is that Denver’s only getting better. It’s not that Cincinnati’s bad. They’re just not as good as the Broncos. Think they miss Tebow? I’m pretty sure they don’t. Peyton keeps them in first place.
Ravens (5-2) at Browns (2-6): Baltimore-Well, the Ravens sure looked like a different team against Houston, didn’t they? Who knew what a difference a few injuries on defense could make. But Baltimore had last week off to figure things out and they’re playing Cleveland, not Houston, this week. I’m not sure I view the Ravens as a Super Bowl contender anymore, but they should have enough to easily get by the Browns.
Cardinals (4-4) at Packers (“5-3”): Green Bay-I just have a feeling that blown call in Seattle could end up screwing the Packers more and more as the season goes on. These teams are headed in opposite directions. Clearly. The Cardinals have lost four straight since their 4-0 start, while Green Bay has won three straight to move into a wild card position. Arizona probably needs to win more, but it’s November in Lambeau. This is when the Packers start to shine.
Bears (6-1) at Titans (3-5): Chicago-The Bears are creeping up on the Texans as the second-best team in the NFL. They really showed me something last week against Carolina. Chicago was playing like crap and it looked like they were going to lose to a team they should beat easily, then they go and score two touchdowns late to win by a point. Teams that win games like that are generally the ones that have pretty special seasons. Can you tell I’m really high on the Chicago Bears?
Dolphins (4-3) at Colts (4-3): Miami-This might be the most surprising matchup of the season so far. The Dolphins are playing the Colts in Week 9 and not only are they both over .500, they’re both sitting in playoff position right now. I’ve got to be honest. I was shocked at how thoroughly the Dolphins dismantled the Jets at the Meadowlands last week. That tells me as much about Miami as it does about the Jets. The Colts had a nice win last week, too, knocking off the Titans in overtime in Nashville. With Ryan Tannehill out, the Dolphins will turn to Matt Moore this week. I should probably pick the Colts, but I have confidence in Moore.
Panthers (1-6) at Redskins (3-5): Washington-There should probably be more hype for this game than there’s been so far, seeing as it’s the first meeting between Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III. But a lot of that enthusiasm is tempered by the fact that Carolina is a trainwreck. The Redskins, on the other hand, are headed in the right direction. They’re coming off losses to the Giants and Steelers, but playing against Carolina at home should be a different story.
Lions (3-4) at Jaguars (1-6): Detroit-Jacksonville is right up there with Kansas City in the competition for worst team in the league. This is the Lions’ opportunity to even up their record and get back in the playoff hunt. Detroit needs a win here, and I think they get it.
Bills (3-4) at Texans (6-1): Houston-Prior to their bye, the Texans took on the Ravens in a matchup of the two best teams in the AFC. And Houston completely crushed Baltimore. There’s no question who the best team in the AFC is anymore. The Bills were also off last week. In their last game, they lost a shootout against Tennessee. The biggest storylines on their end are Mario Williams’ return to Houston (I don’t even know if he’s playing, is that bad?) and that they have a chance to be .500 and just a game out of first at the midway point. Neither will happen. The Texans go to 7-1.
Buccaneers (3-4) at Raiders (3-4): Tampa Bay-Remember 10 years ago when these two played each other in the Super Bowl? Yeah, I don’t either. Because it seems like it’s been forever since either was any good. The Raiders must’ve paid off the schedule-maker, because they haven’t exactly run the NFL gauntlet in the last three weeks, drawing Jaguars, Chiefs, Bucs. (Reality check next week when they visit Baltimore.) The Bucs beat the Saints earlier in the year and rocked Minnesota last week. They also won Super Bowl XXXVII. Those reasons are as good as any for picking Tampa Bay.
Vikings (5-3) at Seahawks (“4-4”): Minnesota-I’m not really sure what happened against Tampa Bay. Totally forgot about that game because of the World Series. The Seahawks have lost two straight, but are undefeated* at home this year, which includes wins over Dallas and New England, as well as another “victory” against Green Bay. And two of the Vikings’ three losses have come on the road. Even though I probably should pick Seattle, I have a feeling Minnesota’s going to win.
Steelers (4-3) at Giants (6-2): Giants-This was one of the best games of the week before everything that went down with Hurricane Sandy. There are some who thought this game should’ve been cancelled, but I agree with the decision to play it. However, the Steelers’ hotel is without power and they couldn’t find another one, which means they have to leave for the game on Sunday morning. Fortunately Pittsburgh and New Jersey are close enough that they can do that. Considering Pittsburgh’s injuries and the fact that the Giants are on a roll, I was already leaning Giants anyway. Throw in Pittsburgh’s day-of-game travel situation, and it makes me even more confident the Giants will win.
Cowboys (3-4) at Falcons (7-0): Atlanta-Why did everybody think that last week would be the one when Atlanta finally lost? I had no doubt they’d beat the Eagles. The Cowboys, on the other hand, I can definitely see pulling off the upset. Dallas always seems to get up for games like this one. Especially since they need a win because they find themselves slipping out of the playoff race by the week. I have a feeling this will be a very entertaining contest. And I also have a feeling the Falcons will pull it out in the end and stay undefeated.
Eagles (3-4) at Saints (2-5): Philadelphia-I’m sure when the NFL set this up as the Monday night game, they thought it would be a top-notch matchup between two playoff contenders. Well, that’s not the case. Both teams can keep fooling themselves with their delusions of making the playoffs, but neither one is going to. Especially the loser of this game. New Orleans is favored. But I really hate that team and I can’t wait for Jonathan Vilma’s suspension to be reinstated for a second time (dude, you did it, everybody knows it). So, I’m picking the Eagles because they’re the lesser of two evils.
Last Week: 10-4
This Week: 1-0
Season: 82-37
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