Pink's NFL Picks 10-11-07


Last week’s record: 9-5

For the season: 47-28

Pick of the Week, 1-0; for the season, 4-1


Once again, it wasn’t a bad week, but it was nothing to write home about. I must admit I’m happy with my fourth consecutive Pick of the Week coming in. We may have witnessed the NFC North Division heading back towards normalcy. The Bears just may have woken up against the Packers and the Lions played like house cats against the Redskins. Can anyone explain the Broncos’ performance against the Chargers, especially considering the game was in Denver?

Enough said — let’s get on with this week’s picks because I know you can’t wait for my Pick of the Week.


Sunday, Oct. 14


Minnesota at Chicago


— The Vikings are coming off a bye week, but I’m not sure that’s going to help them against the Bears on the road. This game has all the earmarks of a real defensive struggle and that’s why I’m going with the Bears, 17-10.

 


St. Louis at Baltimore


— I continue to hate the Ravens, but I’m not completely stupid. The Rams are terrible and even I recognize that Baltimore still plays outstanding defense. I’m just glad I don’t have to watch the Ravens win this one, 21-17.

 


Philadelphia at New York Jets


— This game is a must-lose if either team wants to stay in the running for the first pick of the draft. Otherwise, I can’t see much good coming from either team this season. I’ll stick with the home team in this one. Jets, 20-17.

 


Miami at Cleveland


— Both teams give up around 30 points a game. The Browns, however, score about 25 a game, while the Dolphins put up just short of 20 points a game. What does that mean? I like the Browns as my Pick of the Week, 26-21.

 


Washington at Green Bay


— This is an interesting game. Which team is for real? I’ve got a sneaking suspicion that it may be the Redskins, but I’m not convinced. I’ll go with the Packers one more week at home, 24-21.

 


Cincinnati at Kansas City


— Here’s another game that no one has been waiting for. May I suggest a fall foliage ride as an alternative to this sleeper? The Bengals’ offense is occasionally fun to watch, while the Chiefs’ defense is tough. I’ll take the Chiefs, 21-20.

 


Tennessee at Tampa Bay


— This is one of the better games on an otherwise mediocre schedule. Head Coach Jeff Fisher has to be one of the better coaches in the league and a win over the Bucs on the road would be nice. Tampa Bay is no slouch and almost always plays good defense. I’m going with the Titans in this one, 24-21.

 


Carolina at Arizona


— It’s been a long time since the Cards have made the playoffs and I think they will need to win the division to get there this year. Not many teams have a Kurt Warner to come off the bench to lead them, and I think that will be enough in this one. I’ll stick with Arizona, 27-21.

 


New England at Dallas


— This is without question the marquee match up of the weekend. I’m not a real fan of either team, especially Dallas (I do like coach Wade Phillips, however), but I certainly respect the Patriots. I look for the Brady Bunch to come alive in the second half of this one for a convincing 37-24 win.

 


Oakland at San Diego


— Finally, the Chargers came alive against the Broncos, while the Raiders had the week off. This game could come down to the wire, but I’ve got a feeling the Chargers are about to go on a roll. I’ll stick with San Diego in this one, 31-20.

 


New Orleans at Seattle


— Unfortunately, another disaster has struck New Orleans. After being so helpful in lifting the spirits of the city last year, the Saints have played horribly. Seattle should have enough to keep New Orleans winless as they defeat the Saints, 24-17.

 


Monday, Oct. 15


New York Giants at Atlanta


— As a Giants fan, these are the games that really scare me. There is no reason to believe the Falcons should win, yet with the up and down Giants, you never know in these games. I won’t be surprised if they lose this one, but I hope they don’t. I’ll stick with New York, 30-27.

 

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