In my first ever two weeks of doing picks—last week and Week Nine—I went 17-10 (8-6 the first week, 9-4 last week). I hope to build on last week's success with this week's picks. Without further ado...
New York Jets (7-3) at New England Patriots (6-4)
The Jets won this game last night 34-31, and I'm proud to say that I predicted New York to win yesterday afternoon when I started on this article—before the game. I promise you, I'm not just trying to put a cheap feather in my cap. I really did predict the Jets to beat the Pats. My friend called me crazy for it. But look who won, my friend!
Denver Broncos (5-4) at Atlanta Falcons (6-3)
This game has the makings of being a mirror image of Atlanta's home win over the Saints last week. The Broncos and the Saints have the same make-up—a high-powered offense but a horrid defense. Plus the Falcons are 4-0 at the Georgia Dome this season, and the Broncos have lost two of three.
Pick: Falcons
Detroit Lions (0-9) at Carolina Panthers (7-2)
The Panthers turned out a stinker in Oakland last week, but they survived against an inspired Raiders team. Carolina has shown an excellent ability to rebound this season (they responded to both losses with a big win the next week). The Lions are, well, the Lions. Their 0-9 record speaks for itself.
Pick: Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-8)
Right after their first win of the year, the Bengals got a well-timed bye that allowed them to get relatively healthy. But that won't be enough to defeat the versatile Eagles, who have one the league's best defenses as well as the most well-rounded back in the game.
Pick: Eagles
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about 1 month ago
Interesting article, Matt, though we do have a lot of differences:
I say Oakland, you say Miami
I say Bears (though your insight makes me reconsider that), you say Packers
I say 49ers, you say Rams (but that game doesn't matter, really, all it does is determine who will have a higher draft pick)
good article, except for that puny title (lol)
from about 1 month ago
Hey, man, my title is short and sweet lol!
And thanks for the comment, Mark. What makes you think Oakland and SF will win?
from about 1 month ago
Well, last week's performances of those two teams, even though they both lost, impressed me. The Rams just don't seem to be consistent, and the Dolphins are overrated. They BARELY escaped OT with the Seahawks last week.
about 1 month ago
The Bucs only beat the Seahawks by 10, and they're much better than the Dolphins. The Seahawks could be underrated.
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