NFL: Week 9 Picks

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Last week's picks were not stellar by any stretch (8/13 correct). I was pleased with the Lions' win as well as the Bears' comeback win. However, there is much room for improvement. Some stats were consulted this week in hopes of a better record and more informed decisions for readers. Here goes the second attempt at NFL picks...


San Diego Chargers over Kansas City Chiefs (Thursday nighter)
Green Bay Packers over Arizona Cardinals
Detroit Lions* over Jacksonville Jaguars
Chicago Bears* over Tennessee Titans
Denver Broncos* over Cincinnati Bengals
Washington Redskins over Carolina Panthers
Baltimore Ravens* over Cleveland Browns
Indianapolis Colts over Miami Dolphins
Houston Texans over Buffalo Bills
Seattle Seahawks over Minnesota Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers* over Oakland Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers* over New York Giants
Atlanta Falcons over Dallas Cowboys (Sunday nighter)
Philadelphia Eagles* over New Orleans Saints (Monday nighter)

* indicates road team
(4/6 correct road team picks last week)
(7/14 road teams selected this week)
_____ indicates BOLD Pick (under the circumstances)

Byes: Patriots, Jets, 49ers, Rams

                                                  




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