-In a battle of two of the worst quarterbacks and teams in the AFC, I'm going with Ken Dorsey and the Browns over Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Bengals in a squeaker.
Browns 28 Bengals 24
New Orleans at Detroit
-Drew Brees will pile up stats against hapless Detroit to send them to 0-15 and on the brink of a dubious place history. If Brees can pass for 400 yards in this game, he'll be within striking distance of Dan Marino's passing record. Also, Pierre Thomas, the Saints running back now that Reggie Bush is out for the season, will have a monster day.
Saints 35, Lions 24
Pittsburgh at Tennessee
Full disclosure: I live in Nashville, Tennessee, and have been a Titans fan since they moved here. I think the Titans gut out a tough home victory with defense and the running game. I predict one interception return for a touchdown for the Titans and a long run for a score by Chris Johnson and Tennessee barely will get by a brutal Steelers defense in this one.
Titans 17, Pittsburgh 12
Miami at Kansas City
Miami will crush the Chiefs in this tune up for their game against the Jets next week, and Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown should both put up around 100 yards rushing.
Dolphins 42, Chiefs 21
San Francisco at St. Louis
Another battle of disappointing teams, this time in the NFC. San Francisco has been playing well of late, and St. Louis has been playing well enough to compete for the No. 2 spot in the NFL draft in April.
49ers 31, Rams 21
Arizona at New England
Kurt Warner and the Cardinals bring a high powered offense into Gillette Stadium against a Patriot team still fighting for a division crown. Matt Cassell and Warner should put up some great offensive numbers in this shootout, but I see a Patriot team will more to play for coming out on top. Plus, I'll take Bill Belichick over Ken Whizenhunt any day.
Patriots 38, Cardinals 35
San Diego at Tampa Bay
For some reason, I still have a little bit of faith in the Chargers to win this "must-win" game to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. I mean, LT has to come alive and take over one game this season, right?
Chargers 24, Bucs 21
Buffalo at Denver
I'm not sold on Jay Cutler. I think he throws ways too many picks for all of his good throws, and that with reliable quarterback play against bad teams, Denver would have a better record. The Broncos are playing the Bills, however, so Buffalo's ineptitude on both sides of the ball will cancel out a few of those mistakes.
Broncos 31, Bills 21
Houston at Oakland
Top pick Darren McFadden should get some work here, but Houston's offense should be too much. Matt Schaub, Steve Slaton and Andre Johnson lead the Texans in what should be a comfortable win.
Texans 28, Raiders 7
New York (Jets) at Seattle
The New York Bretts need a victory in Seattle to have a chance to play for the AFC North title next week against Miami. It's Mike Holmgren's last home game as a coach for the Seahawks, so Seattle will put up a struggle. But New York is just too talented for this overmatched Seattle team, and Thomas Jones and Leon Washington should roll on the ground.
Jets 35, Seahawks 21
Atlanta at Minnesota
Matt Ryan's had a dream rookie season and seems headed for a Rookie of the Year award over the trio of talented rookie runners (Chris Johnson, Matt Forte and Steve Slaton). The playoffs, however, will probably be out of reach after a loss this weekend against Adrian Peterson and the Vikings.
Vikings 24, Falcons 21
Philadelphia at Washington
Easy pick here. The Eagles are rolling and the Redskins are reeling. Brian Westbrook and Co. should make the hot seat on Washington head coach Jim Zorn a little warmer as well as continue their push towards the playoffs.
Eagles 28, Redskins 14
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