As has been pointed out, I had a less than stellar week at 7-6 (.538), which puts me at 28-16 (.636) for the year. Onward and upward . . . Sunday October 5, 2008 Titans(4-0) @ Ravens(2-1) Tough loss for the Ravens last week, and the Titans look strong. However, I'm picking the Ravens to win at home. TEN 16, BAL 17 Chiefs(1-3) @ Panthers(3-1) The Chiefs are still not very good, despite the win over the Broncos. KC 17, CAR 24 Bears(2-2) @ Lions(0-4) Eventually, the Lions will win a game this year, but I don't think it happens against the Bears. CHI 23, DET 13 Falcons(2-2) @ Packers(2-2) The Falcons will continue to struggle on the road, while the Packers stop their losing streak. ATL 24, GB 27 Colts(1-2) @ Texans(0-3) I hav eto believe that the Colts used the bye week to get back in sync. They get a road win. IND 33, HOU 13 Chargers(2-2) @ Dolphins(1-2) The Chargers are getting it together and will win this one easily. SD 34, MIA 13 Seahawks(1-2) @ Giants(3-0) The Seahawks are better than the Rams, but they ain't better than the Giants. SEA 20, NYG 24 Redskins(3-1) @ Eagles(2-2) Should be another tough NFC East battle. The Redskins showed they can win on the road at Dallas. Can they do 2 in a row? That's a tough task, especially in Philly. WAS 17, PHI 23 Buccaneers(3-1) @ Broncos(3-1) The Broncos will be looking to make amends for the loss to the Chiefs. The Bucs will not be easy prey, but they will fall. TB 27, DEN 34 Bills(4-0) @ Cardinals(2-2) I'm not sure why, but I think the Cardinals pull the minor upset and beat the Bills. BUF 24, ARI 33 Bengals(0-4) @ Cowboys(3-1) Cincy continues their woeful form and the Cowboys bounce back big. CIN 13, DAL 42 Patriots(2-1) @ 49ers(2-2) Despite the bye week, the Patriots stumble in SF, who come away with a winning record. NE 17, SF 20 Steelers(3-1) @ Jaguars(2-2) The Steelers' defense will stifle the Jags offense and the Steelers' offense get in a groove. PIT 24, JAC 13 Monday, October 6, 2008 Vikings(1-3) @ Saints(2-2) Not really the marquee match-up one hopes for on MNF, but as a Saints' fan, I really don't care if others are disappointed. The Vikes will run all over the Saints, but Brees will shred the Vikes' defense. Should be fun to watch, especially for Saints' fans! MIN 31, NO 34