Week Eleven Picks

Coming to you later than usual due to a power outage in our area, here are this week's picks.

The Craptastics:
Ravens @ Panthers
The only interesting part of the Ravens is their defense; when Ray Lewis flies around the field knocking the hell out of people. The Panthers, just aren't interesting. Ravens will have an easy win on the road.

Bills @ Bengals
It's a meeting of the blah vs. the bombastic blah. Yay. Bengals win at home.

Lions @ Cowboys
The Cowboys showed up looking like a new team last week under Garrett. The Lions are also 2-7, and while a better team than maybe last season, they still don't get it. I'm not sure what the Cowboys will be up to this week, but they will try for a solid home win. I'm picking the Boys.

Browns @ Jags
These two have better records than most would give them credit for, but they still don't play that consistently or cleanly. I'll take the Jags to win at home.

Bucs @ 49ers
The Bucs have a better record coming into this game, but the 49ers may have something figured out this week and could get it done at home.

Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Cards @ Chiefs
The Chiefs and Todd Haley were humiliated at Mile High last week and Haley proved it by being a poor sport at the end of the game and scolded McDaniels instead of shaking his hand. They must have expected to come into Denver and mow over the Broncos. (And after Denver's previous two pitiful games-who could blame them.) The Chiefs won't let that happen to them at home this week and will easily dominate the Cards.

Raiders @ Steelers
The Raiders may be on a three game winning streak, but I don't think it will extend to four at Heinz Field. The Black Hole play a little too sporadically to play a tough (albeit injured) Steelers team. Pittsburgh wins at home.

Redsk!ns @ Titans
The Sk!ns were humiliated at home on MNF as Vick and the Eagles controlled every aspect of the game. Shanny and his team won't find it any easier this week as they head into Tennessee to take on Fisher and the Titans. Titans easily win at home.

Seahawks @ Saints
The Hawks win consistently at home. The Saints have a good chance of not being repeat Super Bowl champs. Nonetheless, they will win at home.

Falcons @ Rams
While the Rams play well at home, they don't have the right formula quite yet to be consistently successful. The Falcons will win on the road.

Broncos @ Chargers
Sure, it's a division rivalry. And yes, it is the MNF game. Much to the chagrin of Broncos and Chargers fans everywhere. (Do we really want the eyes of the nation on our teams when they suck?) The Broncos actually showed up to play last week, so screw it, I'll pick them to win on the road. And I may regret it.

Some Fantastic Competition (hopefully):
Bears @ Dolphins
The Fish won their first game at home this week, and I'm thinking that tonight they'll push that win streak to an amazing 2.

Pack @ Vikings
I laughed heartily when these two teams last played at Lambeau Field. I really thought it would be Favre's last game as he hobbled off the field with his two fractures in his ankle-or whatever. Short of becoming bionic man, I don't think he'll make it much longer. It's a good thing the Vikings play in a dome so that arthritis doesn't set in their QB's stressed joints. I still think the Pack will come out with a win.

Texans @ Jets
I realize that the Texans aren't the most reliable team. If they show up with the passion to play, they could provide a challenge to the Jets. I still think the Jets have the best chance of getting the win.

Colts @ Pats
Another couple of AFC powerhouse teams-this game will be close-only a score apart. If Caldwell loosens the reins and allows Manning to control the game how he wants instead of letting him get frustrated, the Colts can eke out the win.

Giants @ Eagles
The G-men were genuinely surprised by the Cowboys last week, and the Sk!ns were genuinely surprised by the Eagles. I think the Eagles will continue their hot streak at home. Though I don't think Vick will have the same breakout game that he did against the Sk!ns.