For fun only, in the case of games I haven't really bet on:
Denver -5.5 over Kansas City
Josh used to be Matt's friend, now he is using his insider knowledge to cook up nothing but hassle for Cassell.
Oakland +15 @ Pittsburgh
This over-inflated line was possibly set by an Oddsmaker who was having headaches but was too scared to look like a wuss in front of his workmates and sit the week out.
Jacksonville +2 over Houston
Tricky matchup, but I have a distinct feeling that the Jags were saving themselves for this one last week while the Texans were undergoing yet another heart-breaker. The better-balanced offense should just nick it.
Tennessee +6.5 over Indianapolis
Sick to death of Colts' and their over-rated defense winning games by quarter of a point in the fourth. I figure in a week I don't actually bet against them, they should at least fall short against the spread.
Philadelphia -5.5 over Atlanta
Which bird would win an actual fight between an eagle and a falcon? I have no idea. Ryan's absence may not be too crucial, but the Eagles are the better team and simply have to not beat themselves. No onside kicks this week, lads.
Cincinnatti -13 over Detroit
Guess I'll allow myself one huge favourite this week. I suspect the Bengals will unleash the pass on Detroit's sorry secondary, just for a bit of fun.
New Orleans -9.5 over Washington
The Skins may hold the Saints to a season-low in points, but as they likely won't score more than 13 themselves, the visitors should cover by the skin of their teeth.
Tampa Bay +5 over Carolina
Figure this as low-scoring, two fairly inept offenses, will take the points for the visitors and hope for some swashbuckling.
St Louis + 9 over Chicago
I've gone off this pick, but since I have actually bet money on the Rams I can't change that here. Oh well, they won outright the last time I bet them on the road against an NFC North team.
Cleveland +13.5 over San Diego
One-man team Chargers may want to rest that man's arm a bit here. Norv is a lot smarter than you think.
Seattle +1 over San Francisco
One of those games I am glad I'm only picking for fun. I still have the 49ers down as over-rated, even when everyone thinks they are just average.
Arizona +3.5 over Minnesota
Vikings struggle with the transition from playing in snow to playing on sand.
NYG +1.5 over Dallas
'Moooron', the mysterious god of media, decrees that the Cowboys must lose after Romo's trip to Vegas, in order to provide a week of meaningless, idiotic chatter for the likes of ESPN goblin Jim Rome.
Miami +4 over New England
As a Patriots fan I just hope that the Dolphins cover but lose outright. Naturally, I also hope the Pats have videotaped all Miami's signals, jamed their QB headset and bribed the officials to throw 'roughing the passer' flags for Brady even on running plays. That's what the Patriots years of excellence have been built upon after all. Doo doo doo doooo, I'm lovin' it.
Green Bay -3.5 over Baltimore
Ravens are a decent outfit, but give the impression that they could find a way to lose against a squad made up of the NFL's entire injured reserved list. They're always good for two or three dumb penalties, too. I still love 'em just for being the only sports team I know of that is named after a poem.