NFL Picks Week 10

Brien (24-21):

I'm slowly sliding back to the rest of the pack.

Tennessee (-3) over CHICAGO: I still think the Titans aren't getting enough respect. Plus, the Bears will be starting the Sex Cannon at QB.

Denver (-3) over CLEVELAND: The Broncos have the league's worst record against the spread, but I still prefer them over taking Brady Quinn in his first start after a short week.

PITTSBURGH (-3) over Indianapolis: I hate picking Steelers games, and I wish I could wait to pick this game until we get a full injury report on Roethlisberger, but I think the Steelers defense will be too much for the Colts.

NY Giants (+3) over PHILADELPHIA: This has to be a trap game, because I don't understand why the Giants would be getting points from anyone in the league right now.

Baltimore (pk) over HOUSTON: The Ravens seem to be improving, and I still don't think the Texans are all that good.

Jason (22-23):

I'm once again crawling back towards .500. Maybe I can keep some momentum this week.

Baltimore (pk) over HOUSTON: Maybe this is the sucker game of the week, but I still think Flacco only struggles when he's intimidated.

Indianapolis (-3) over PITTSBURGH: It's time for Peyton to will them to victory.

N.Y. Giants (-3) over PHILADELPHIA: Just sheer talent.

MIAMI (-9) over Seattle: I'm operating on the west coast coming east and Seattle is a total trainwreck rules. Also, this is a WTF line.

Tennessee (-3) over CHICAGO: Maybe if Tenn hadn't just gotten a scare and Orton was healthy.


Jeremy (24-21):
With a good showing this week, I can overtake Brien for the lead. Sweet.

Kansas City (+15) over SAN DIEGO: The Chargers D isn't that great and the Chiefs have quietly started moving the ball slightly effectively. look for a Chargers win but not covering the spread.

PITTSBURGH (-3) over Indianapolis: Having seen the Steelers in person, I am very, very, very impressed.

Tennessee (-3) over CHICAGO: If Orton was playing, I might call this line differently.

Baltimore (pk) over HOUSTON: I have faith in the Unibrow to win this game. The Texans have never proven themselves to me.

Green Bay (+2.5) over MINNESOTA: A very odd line. The Packers haven't exactly been playing badly. Yeah, it's on the road, but the Packers played in a far more hostile place last week against a far better opponent, and only lost by 3.

Magic 8 Ball (23-22):

SAN DIEGO (-15) over Kansas City: "Signs point to yes." (Chargers beating spread)

Indianapolis (+3) over PITTSBURGH: "My answer is no." (Steelers won't beat spread)

Tennessee (-3) over CHICAGO: "No." (Bears won't beat the spread)

HOUSTON (pk) over Baltimore: "Signs point to yes." (Texans beating spread)

MINNESOTA (-2.5) over Green Bay: "Yes." (Minnesota will beat the spread)

Russell (20-25):

If I have a poor showing this week also, I'm going to have to try a totally different strategy.

Baltimore (pk) over HOUSTON: Ummm..., the Texans haven't beaten anyone good.

NEW ENGLAND (-4) over Buffalo: The Bills' season is going south in a hurry.

DETROIT (+7) over Jacksonville: Yeah, I think the Jags are that bad. Does Jack regret releasing Byron?

St Louis (+8) over NY JETS: The Jets haven't looked dominant lately, and the Rams had a couple sharp games.

San Francisco (+10) over ARIZONA: This is a purely sentimental pick for Maryland West.

RECAP

Brien - BAL, DEN, NYG, PIT, TEN

J-Red - BAL, IND, MIA, NYG, TEN

Jeremy - BAL, GB, KC, PIT, TEN

Russell - BAL, DET, NE, SF, STL

Magic 8 - HOU, IND, MIN, SD, TEN