Alright everyone, as I type this I’m recovering from a two day poker tournament that just ended (about three hours prematurely) for me – details coming next week.  I’m not really in a great mood, and I’m exhausted to boot.  Hence, the “Mailing it in” logo.  I’d be happy with a .500 week with these picks, especially after the 6-7-1 in Week Seven (51-52-1 overall).

Disclaimer: Gambling on sports is illegal unless you are in Las Vegas, Delaware or Atlantic City. Also, if I’m horribly incorrect with these picks – as I have occasionally been in the past – I’m sorry in advance. If you can’t afford to lose, don’t play. John Anthony – “The Million Dollar Man with the Billion Dollar Plan” – is not a real person. All lines from Bodog are accurate as of the time this was typed – 6:30pm Thursday. Home teams in CAPS. That about covers it.)

Broncos (+3) over RAVENS: Might be the week Denver loses, but until they do I’ll keep backing them.

BEARS (-14) over Browns: If this week isn’t a blowout for Chicago, then we might have to consider writing them off for the rest of the year – If they can’t blowout a team as bad as Cleveland then they don’t have the offense to compete with even mediocre clubs.

Texans (-3.5) over BILLS: Even without Andre Johnson, the Texans’ offense is too good.  Though with the Buffalo winds it might be time to lean on Steve Slaton.

COLTS (-13) over 49ers: Don’t feel real comfortable about giving thirteen to the Niners, but the Colts are firing on every cylinder right now.

Dolphins (+3.5) over JETS: Didn’t Miami already beat the Jets?  Didn’t they just hang 30+ on the Saints?

LIONS (-5.5) over Rams: Consensus line from the web right now; The Rams have already mailed it in for the season.  Detroit gets win #2, and by 10+.

COWBOYS (-10) over Seahawks: I hate gambling on schizophrenic teams.  Dallas certainly qualifies.  Bet at your own risk – teasing it down to (-4) sounds a whole lot better.

EAGLES (+1) over Giants: New York is reeling right now, and Eagles fans might be in a frenzy if the Phillies have another World Series title on the horizon.

Raiders (+17) over CHARGERS: San Diego isn’t that good.  Neither is Brad Gradkowski, but in the NFL I cannot justify giving up seventeen points.

Jaguars (+3) over TITANS: VY or no VY, doesn’t matter – he doesn’t play defense.

Vikings (+3) over PACKERS: I imagine a Favre stat line something like 37/55, 460yds, 4TDs, 3INTS and a Minnesota win, 31-28.  Sure, sounds good to me.

CARDINALS (-10.5) over Panthers: Remember the last time these teams met?  I’m sure the Cardinals’ defense does, and they’re probably chomping at the bit to see Jake Delhomme again.

Falcons (+10.5) over SAINTS: The Superdome will be rocking, the Saints will win, but it’ll be closer than 11.

No bonus picks this week.  I’m too tired to go look them up, plus last week’s 1-6 showing wasn’t exactly my best moment.

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