Week 10 Picks cont.

Both of the boys benefited from the cascading Chargers' misfortunes by picking the Raiders to beat the Bolts on Thursday night.





On to the rest of Week 10!!





Saints (+1) at Falcons

Dave: Falcons - A couple things to consider here. One, the Saints are wildly inconsistent. Two, the Falcons have a better flow to their offense now that Julio Jones is back and are more likely to be able to control the game and keep Drew Brees off the game with their superior running game and the fact that they're playing at home. This seems like the perfect game for New Orleans to blow. Falcons by 3 in a shootout.

Gabe: Saints

Steelers (-4.5) at Bengals

Dave: Steelers - It's hard to like Andy Dalton's chances in his first start against this Pittsburgh D when the Bengals haven't played anyone all season. Even with LaMarr Woodley out, the Steelers are going to pressure "The Red Rifle" into some bad decisions. Also, Google Big Ben's record in his home state of Ohio.....it's something like 259-1. Steelers by 10.

Gabe: Steelers

Rams (+2.5) at Browns

Dave: Rams - This is pretty much a gut call here. Sam Bradford got some of the rust off last week and Steven Jackson is running well. Conversely, the Browns don't have much on either side of the ball. I think this one will be low-scoring, but I'll give Nellyville the nod by 6.

Gabe: Rams

Bills (+5.5) at Cowboys

Dave: Bills - I don't think I could like Buffalo more this week. Dallas struggled with lowly Seattle last week and now they are once again without Miles Austin. Buffalo needs this one to stay above water in a tough AFC East and I just don't have faith in Tony Romo being able to in a shootout with Ryan Fitzpatrick.....which should tell you all you need to know about Tony Romo. Bills by 7.

Gabe: Cowboys

Jaguars (-3) at Colts

Dave: Jaguars - Give me one reason to take the Colts to win the rest of the season now that they have a one-game lead in the Luck Sweepstakes. Seriously, give me one good reason. Jags by 13.

Gabe: Colts

Broncos (+3) at Chiefs

Dave: Chiefs - Amazing how a loss to a previously-winless team can change your mindset about a team, because I seriously mulled this one over for awhile. The Broncos find ways to win with Touchdown Jesus at quarterback. It may not be pretty but they win. Still, it's hard for me to picture KC losing back-to-back fall games at Arrowhead with the division still in their grasp. Chiefs by 9.

Gabe: Chiefs

Redskins (+4) at Dolphins

Dave: Redskins - It has to say something about the Redskins that they are four-point dogs on the road against a team that just got its first win last week. I have no faith in Washington beating Miami either but something tells me this comes down to a field goal so I'll take the foolish Phins(for blowing a shot at Andrew Luck when they desperately need a QB) by 3.

Gabe: Dolphins

Cardinals (+13.5) at Eagles

Dave: Eagles - It's a big spread but the Cardinals don't have it in them to follow the blueprint to beat Philly: Exploit the Eagles' bad run D and keep Mike Vick off the field. Beanie Wells is a walking cadaver and any interest in this game was rendered moot when Kevin Kolb was declared out. Eagles rout in a game they need BAD. Iggles by 17.

Gabe: Cardinals

Texans (-3.5) at Bucs

Dave: Texans - This might be my favorite Sunday game. If not for him starting slow with a bad hammy, Arian Foster would be a nice dark hore for MVP this season. The Bucs aren't good against the run and that will be obvious against the two-headed monster of Foster and Ben Tate. Still, Matt Schaub vs. Josh Freeman will be entertaining(although it would be more entertaining if Andre 3000 was going to play for Houston). Texans by 10.

Gabe: Texans

Titans (+3.5) at Panthers

Dave: Panthers - I find all the talk over Cam Newton being behind Andy Dalton for ROTY because Dalton's team has a better record to be ridiculous. Newton has stepped onto a team that was 2-14 last year and emerged as a top 12 QB in his first season. That deserves some hardware. As for this week, it's hard to like the Titans against anyone until Chris Johnson emerges from his grave. Panthers by 6.

Gabe: Panthers

Ravens (-6.5) at Seahawks

Dave: Ravens - Only way Baltimore blows this one is if they get too wrapped up in patting themselves on the back over sweeping Pittsburgh this season and overlook Seattle when they are tough at home. The Raven D should have a field day against T-Jax and the anemic Hawks offense and Joe Flacco needs to show off his newfound confidence by putting foot to ass against Seattle. Ravens by 13.

Gabe: Ravens

Lions (+2.5) at Bears

Dave: Lions - After watching Michael Bush run on Thursday and reading about the uncertianty of Jahvid Best returning this season for the Lions, I can't help but scratch my head over Detroit not making a move at the deadline for the big Raiders back. As for this week, the Lions are well-rested coming off the bye and get Chicago on a short week. I see that dominant Motown D-Line getting in Jay Cutler's face and Matt Stafford dropping some bombs to Megatron. Lions by 14.

Gabe: Lions

Giants (+4) at Niners

Dave: Giants - This game would be my favorite Sunday game if San Fran was actually enjoyable to watch. Even with the last-second win over New England, I'm still not jumping on the "Eli Manning is an elite QB" bandwagon just yet. This is a good litmus test for both teams. The Niners haven't played anybody and the Giants could leapfrog the Niners for the 2 seed with a win. Plus, Eli can attempt to polish that "elite" resume against a real defense this time. Giants by 1.


Gabe: Niners

Patriots (+2.5) at Jets


Dave: Patriots - Man, I'm sick of Patriots-Jets clashes on primetime. The hyperbole over this rivalry is just obnoxious. We get it. They don't like each other. They play two different styles of football. Rex Ryan is a loudmouth. Enough already. The Pats aren't going to lose two in a row, especially not to New York team so I say they pull this one out in a surprising rout. Pats by 17.


Gabe: Patriots


Vikings (+11.5) at Packers


Dave: Vikings - Really, for no other reason than the last game was close and this Packers D struggles to hold even big leads(as proven last week against San Diego). Packers will still win on Monday night, but I'll say Adrian Peterson keeps things under double digits again. Packers by 9.


Gabe: Packers