I don't have the brain power to think of anything clever to say at the opening (not like I ever say anything clever to begin with), so I'll just say FUCK-A YOU BRONCOS, and I really also need to say FUCK-A YOU GIANTS.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons (-12.5)
Big chance for the Falcons to get right back into the playoff picture here thanks to the Giants' loss.  A win here would give them the same record, although New York holds the tiebreaker via their head-to-head win last week.  I don't know though.  Tampa has shown a little life recently, and that's a lot of points, basically two touchdowns.  I think the Bucs have enough life to cover the spread.
Confidence Points: 6


Miami Dolphins (-3.0) vs. Buffalo Bills
This seems like a small spread since one would think that the Dolphins are superior to the Bills, even though their records might not completely reflect that.  The Bills keep on losing, although they seem to have some more life since their quarterback change.  That being said, the Dolphins are the superior team, and unless it's real bad weather in Buffalo (which I don't know if it is or not because I live in Texas and don't feel like taking the two seconds to look it up online) the Dolphins should win by more than 3 points.
Confidence Points: 14


Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-14.0)
This game would have been a total lock for me to pick the Bengals two weeks ago, but losing to the Raiders makes me rethink that a bit.  The Browns played a hell of a game last week in Detroit, but hey, that was against the Lions.  Cincinnati is certainly better than Detroit, but 14 points is a lot.  I imagine that Cincinnati will make a statement and try to crush the Browns, but the Bengals have been involved in a lot of fluky types of plays.  I'll take Cleveland and the points.
Confidence Points: 4


Seattle Seahawks (-3.0) vs. St. Louis Rams
A classic rivalry between the two bottom feeders of the NFC West.  Both of these teams used to rule this division in the last 10 years, but now are in complete rebuilding stages.  They're both bad, and I guess I'm biased towards St. Louis since their coach used to correctly coach the Giants' defense.  I'll take the home team Rams.
Confidence Points: 7


Carolina Panthers vs. New York Jets (-3.0)
How are the Jets favored in this game?  Mark Sanchez has definitely caught Jake Delhomme's interception bug.  Will Sanchez give it back?  I doubt it.  I expect a LOT of running since both teams are afraid of their quarterbacks giving the ball away.  With that said, DeAngelo Williams one ups Thomas Jones in my opinion so I pick the Panthers.
Confidence Points: 8


Washington Redskins vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-9.0)
Washington has looked a lot better in their last two games.  A few field goals away from beating Dallas at home and possibly wondering if Jim Zorn deserves to stay (oh wait, he's not calling the plays anymore...that's why they're doing better).  That said, this is a game the Eagles always show up for.  This will be a rout as the Eagles start turning up the heat on the Cowboys for the division title.  Nine points are enough for Philly to cover.
Confidence Points: 3


Indianapolis Colts (-3.5) vs. Houston Texans
Here you go Houston.  Here's your chance to make up for the missed field goals to tie the last two games.  You beat the undefeated Colts people will start believing in your again (only to be crushed since you're not going to make the playoffs AGAIN).  Oh wait, you didn't replace your kicker (I believe that this is true but I've been quite sports deprived the last few days).  That makes the three and a HALF point spread even more interesting.  If you miss the tying field goal, Houston still covers.  Don't worry Kris Brown, I don't think this one will be left up to you.  The Colts will cover and thus it won't be your fault.
Confidence Points: 13


Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers (-13.5)
Now that the Chargers are back in the lead in the division, they'll be on cruise control.  I know that the Chiefs upset the Steelers last week, but I just can't see them doing it again, so then it comes down to points.  San Diego can be explosive, so I like their chances.  Pick the Chargers to cover the big spread.
Confidence Points: 5


Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Fransisco 49ers (-3.0)
The Jags have quietly been putting together a playoff caliber season, but no one is talking about them because, as the Jaguar fans like to point out at home games, no one cares.  But I think they like it like that.  Flying low under the radar.  San Fransisco hasn't really been impressing me anymore, so I'll take the underdog Jags.
Confidence Points: 11


Arizona Cardinals vs. Tennessee Titans (Off(0))
No spread since it's unknown if Kurt Warner is going to start at quarterback for the Cardinals.  Again, I could probably find this information out now, but I think that would be cheating since I made these picks back on Wednesday.  Either way, I think the Titans are due for a little shock back to reality.  Vince Young might be the quarterback of the future (and probably is) but Arizona is the best team that he will have faced so far, and that's enough for me to think that he's not going to have a good game.  I'll take the Cardinals in the pick 'em.
Confidence Points: 1


Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings (-10.5)
Jay Cutler of the Bears also has a case of the picks.  I think this one will be closer than people think, but I like the Vikings to pull this one out anyway.    That is all.
Confidence Points: 12


Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens (Off(0))
This is Off since we didn't know who would be quarterback of the Steelers.  I actually do know that Big Ben will be out and third string QB Dennis Dixon will get the start.  Seriously.  I guess the Steelers think that they can afford to lose this game.  I picked the Ravens before I knew that fact, and with that knowledge now I would have put a lot more confidence points on this game, but I'm going to be consistent and stay true with my original picks.
Confidence Points: 2


New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints (-3.0)
Ah, the game of the week.  Too bad I have to wait until Monday night to see it.  The Patriots have to make up for blowing the game against the last undefeated team that they played (that being the Colts a few weeks back)  Again the Saints get all of the tough games at home.  But they actually don't need to go undefeated.  They'll easily win their division, although the Vikings only have one loss so they'll need to stay ahead in the race for home field advantage.  I say this is the day the music died in the Big Easy.  Belichick will gain some respect back as the Pats not only win, but win BIG in this game.
Confidence Points: 9