NFL Week 9 Picks

First off let's talk about the 2013 World Series Champions. Just an incredible season by the Sox. It's crazy to think that only last year they won 69 games. They were a special team this year. It was great to watch. Also, David Ortiz is a hall of famer in my book, I'm not too sure if he's done steroids (he's probably dabbled), but he is on the Mount Rushmore of Boston Sports Legends now. He was unbelievable in the World Series and the postseason again. He is the most clutch hitter I've ever seen.

Anyways, back to football. Hopefully the Steelers can end all the good times in Massachusetts today with a win over the Patriots today.

Overall:  74-45  Spread: 13-18-1

Bills 24, Chiefs 21 --- BUF +3.5 The Bills have been outscored at home 93-92 in four games this year, so I expect this one to be a close one. This is also the Chiefs first road game since October 6th and the Chiefs have always been a better home team. I have a feeling the Bills might circle the wagons today to allow Mercury Morris to pop champagne for the 1972 Dolphins. Also watch out for Mario Williams, he has 11 sacks this year, second in the league to Robert Mathis, who has 11.5.

Cowboys 27, Vikings 14 --- I think if the Cowboys were to lose this game, Jerry Jones might finally become the head coach. Well, maybe not but he would probably contemplate firing Jason Garrett at least. The Boys should not lose to the Vikings, who have been horrible since beating the Steelers. Their quarterback situation is a mess and they only give Adrian Peterson the ball 10-15 times a game now for some reason. Cowboys should win at home easily.

Titans 24, Rams 17 --- The Titans are off a bye and the Rams just played the Seahawks on Monday night. Teams that played the Seahawks in the previous week are 1-6 this year. So I think the Titans have an advantage coming into this game. Also Jake Locker should be 100% healthy now and before he got hurt the Titans were a 3-1 football team, so they probably still believe they have a shot to make a run this year, unlike the Rams with Kellen Clemens starting.

Saints 27, Jets 24 --- NYJ +6.5 The Jets got killed last week by the Bengals, so they should play well today against the Saints based on how their season is going. One week bad. The next good. The problem today is that they play the 6-1 Saints. The Saints have been good on the road this year also, they won in Chicago and were five seconds away from beating the Pats. I still think the Jets will be in this game but if Geno turns the ball over more than twice they could be in trouble.

Chargers 34, Redskins 28 --- The Redskins have allowed over 40 points in their past two games and last week RGIII only threw for 132 yards. So I'm not too sure what the Redskins deal is. They aren't too good. The Chargers are a surprising 4-3 and off a bye week. It's never easy for a west coast team to come across the country for a 1pm game but I think Phil Rivers will get the job done today.

Panthers 28, Falcons 14 --- The Panthers have won three straight and their defense has been great. They haven't allowed more than 15 points in those three games. They play the Falcons at home today, who are 0-3 on the road and seem to be a lost cause this year. They haven't had a 100 yard rusher this year and last week against the Cardinals Matt Ryan lead the team with 13 rushing yards. No run game and no Julio Jones is a recipe for disaster against a good defense. Cam Newton and Panthers get their fourth in a row.

Raiders 17, Eagles 13 --- The Eagles new unstoppable Chip Kelly offense has scored 10 points in the last two weeks. The Iggles have also had issues keeping their QB's on the field. Nick Foles will get the start today as the Raiders are going for their third straight win at home. DAY RAYDAAS looked very good in the first half against the Steelers, thanks to Terrelle Pryor's 93 yard run but other than that they did nothing on offense. I think this one will be a low scoring game that could go either way but I'll give the edge to the Raiders.

Seahawks 34, Bucs 14 --- The 0-7 Bucs in Seattle against a team that hasn't lost at home since 2011. I'll take the Seahawks.

Ravens 28, Browns 20 --- BAL -2 The Browns haven't beat the Ravens since November 2007. That's 11 wins in a row for Baltimore. The Ravens just had their bye week and the Browns have lost three in a row. I see win number 12 for the Ravens happening today.

Steelers 26, Patriots 24 --- PIT +6.5 This is not a biased pick, maybe it is but I just have a feeling I know what the Steelers are this year. They beat the Ravens to make people think they still have a shot this year, then they go to Oakland and lose. So now everybody thinks they are horrible again when they have to go to New England to play the 6-2 Patriots. So obviously that means they will win today. If Shaun Suisham could have made a field goal the Steelers would be on a three game winning streak right now and people might be giving them more of shot today. The Steelers defense has been good this year and they seem to finally be able to get turnovers. If Big Ben protects the ball and Le'Veon Ball can run the ball consistently the Steelers will be in this game. The Steelers have already beaten the Jets and Ravens so I wouldn't mind having a win over the Patriots.

Colts 31, Texans 21 --- There a quite a few people that think the Texans have a chance in this game just because Reggie Wayne is hurt. I understand he was a huge part of the offense but he was only one wide receiver. The Colts have also had a bye week to figure out who will replace Wayne so I don't see his absence being pivotal in this game. The Texans aren't a very good football team right now and with Case Keenum starting, I think they are in big trouble.

Packers 31, Bears 20 --- The Bears have lost three of four and now they don't have Jay Cutler for this Monday night game in Lambeau. The Packers on the other hand have won four in a row and seem to be one of the best teams in the NFC. I think the Pack take advantage of a mediocre Bears defense and begin to separate themselves from the Bears in the NFC North.

Enjoy the games people.