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Here are a few of my picks for this week:

Chiefs +9.5 over Panthers – Kansas City finally decided to give the ball to Larry Johnson, and it paid off. He ran for almost 200 yards, and it opened up the offense. The defense was able to shut down Denver and create turnovers, and all of a sudden, the Chiefs ended their losing streak. Carolina is a solid team, and will likely still win this game, but I like the points here.

Ravens +3 over Titans – Tennessee is playing great football now, but that Baltimore defense will get to Kerry Collins and force him into making mistakes. Baltimore is the hardest hitting team in the NFL, and that will slow down the Titans rushing attack. Joe Flacco will get better each week, and should do just fine in front of the home crowd. I like the home underdog here. Take the points, as the Ravens will continue to get better each week, and Tennessee is due for a loss.

Bears -3.5 over Lions – I absolutely love this game. The Lions swept the Bears last season, and Chicago will get their revenge. Detroit is horrible. They have no defense, and Chicago will move the ball against them fairly easily in this one. Rookie Matt Forte is primed to have a big game, and Kyle Orton has been doing a fine job at the QB position. The Bears defense is returning to form, and will effectively shut down the Lions offense. The Porcupine says there’s no way in hell that the Lions can cover this week, and I have to agree! Spot the points, as the Lions will get embarrassed once again.

Packers -7 over Falcons – Aaron Rogers is hurt, but he’ll go in this one, since he’s following the iron man in Green Bay. The Packers will be motivated after last week’s loss to the Bucs. Look for Greg Jennings and Ryan Grant to both have big games. While I do think that Atlanta is getting better, I don’t think that they can hang with the Packers in Green Bay. The Packers defense will shut down Michael Turner and dare Matt Ryan to beat them. That just won’t happen. Spot the points, as Green Bay should win by at least 2 TDs.

Colts -3 over Texans – This is another game that I like. Peyton Manning is coming off a bye week, and the Texans are finally playing in front of their home crowd. While Houston should be motivated, I just don’t think it will be enough. Look for Manning to return to form, and for the Colts defense to create turnovers. Indianapolis covers. Spot the points.

Chargers -6.5 over Dolphins – San Diego is returning to form after a slow start, and are simply much more talented than Miami. Miami will lose the momentum of beating New England after coming back from their bye week. And the Chargers will ride the momentum of their 2 game winning streak into Miami. LaDainian Tomlinson is starting to look like the LT that we’re used to seeing, and Philip Rivers has been playing well. I just don’t think that Miami will be able to keep up with San Diego in this one. No matter what offense they come up with. Spot the points, as the better team will win by more than a TD.

Giants -7 over Seahawks – The defending Super Bowl Champs are undefeated and on top of their division. Seattle is 1-2 and struggling. Plaxico Burress will not play, but the Giants defense will show up and smother the Seahawks. Look for New York to pound the ball with Brandon Jacobs, and for Eli Manning to find a few other WRs to throw to. Spot the points to the Champs at home.

Redskins +5.5 over Eagles – Washington has been playing very well since losing to the Giants on opening weekend, and they have no problems winning on the road, as evidenced by their win in Dallas last week. Brian Westbrook has been hurting, and even if he plays, won’t be at 100%. The Eagles need Westbrook. Look for Washington to hit the Eagles, and hit them hard. This should be a fun game to watch. Take the points, as this game is likely to come down to a field goal either way.

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