Got a bit caught up last week and wasn't able to post. Of course, if you needed my advice to take New Orleans last week, then you are likely already out of your pool and you can stop reading now.

Teams used: Arizona, Detroit, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, NY Giants, Pittsburgh, New Orleans

Now that we have 7 weeks completed, time for a shift in strategy. There are three teams with zero wins (Rams, Dolphins, and Colts); and two teams with one win (Cardinals and Vikings). Suffice it to say, if you have been picking against these teams, you are doing well for your self. (If you are like me and have successfully used one of these teams, give yourself an extra pat on the back.) So let's check in on who these five teams are playing.

Cardinals: Coming off their bi-week for an early afternoon road game against a Baltimore team looking to make up for an embarrassing Monday night no-show in Jacksonville. Did you know that the NFL has instituted new restrictions this year on teams practicing during their bi-week, and that teams are now 3-6 coming off of the extra rest?

Colts: On the road against division rival Tennessee, who I have already used. No dice.

Dolphins: On the road against the Giants, who are coming off of their bi-week. I have already used them. No dice. But if you do have them available, I'd still be cautious, due to the aforementioned post bi-week doldrums being exhibited in the NFL this year.

Minnesota: On the road against the Panthers. I don't like picking teams under .500 if I can avoid it, so I'll pass.

St. Louis: Hosting the Saints, who I have already used. Plus I don't like taking teams on the road. No dice.

That pretty much narrows it down to Baltimore. San Fransisco coming off their bi at home against Cleveland will likely get some play as well, but I DID just say something about the bi week teams this year, didn't I?

The pick: Baltimore Ravens