Week Ten Picks

I apologize for last weeks picks. They were late and didn't include all of the games. I also haven't update the tally was to my W-L-T record. I'll get to that this week. Here are this week's picks. I am changing the format to save some time. I will only offer a brief explanation of my selection for games that are on national TV.

THURSDAY NIGHT, NFL Network

Denver (+3.5) @ Cleveland : This week will be the first true sense of desperation for the Broncos. It's true they probably should have felt it last week, but despite the loss, they are at .500% and leading the division. You could argue the Browns are the more desperate team (and the replacing of Derek Anderson with Brady Quinn adds weight to that) but they've already been through the rescue process (0-3 to 2-3) and I don't see it happening again.

SUNDAY

New Orleans (+1) @ Atlanta
Tennessee (-3) @ Chicago
Jacksonville (-6.5) @ Detroit
Seattle @ Miami (-9.5)
Green Bay (+1) @ Minnesota
Buffalo @ New England (-3.5)
St. Louis @ New York Jets (-9)
Baltimore @ Houston (+1)
Carolina (-9.5) @ Oakland
Indianapolis @ Pittsburgh
Kansas City (+15) @ San Diego

SUNDAY NIGHT, NBC

New York Giants (+3) @ Philadelphia: I love the NFC East. I know it gets a lot of talk and hype from the media but I think it is warranted because each team is real good and every divisional game is huge. You can't afford to lose or have any mini losing streaks or you will fall back quickly. The Eagles have been playing well but I just believe the Giants are on a mission this year to prove that their Super Bowl was not just a magical run, they are that good.

MONDAY NIGHT, ESPN

San Francisco @ Arizona (-9.5): The Cardinals play really well at home and the national viewing audience will give them even more adrenaline to perform. The 49ers can make this a game if they show up but I doubt it finishes within ten points unless Mike Singletary coaches without pants.