NFL Gameday Picks for Week 10, 2008
| San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Arizona 29, 
San Francisco 24 | 100% San Francisco upsetArizona win |
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- “These two met in the opener, and the Cardinals won at San Francisco. Since then, the Cardinals have improved while the 49ers have not. This will be Mike Singletary's first road game as coach, and it won't be pretty.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Before the game, Ken Whisenhunt sidles up to Kurt Warner and says, "Hey, wipe that drool off your facemask."”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “Arizona is the real deal. That offense is turning into one of the NFL's premier units and the defense has gotten better each week...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “49ers RB Frank Gore is on his way to becoming the first player in team history to rush for 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. Gore will test a Cardinals defense that is tackling better than it did earlier in the year. Cardinals QB Kurt Warner faces a 49ers defense that struggles to get off the field on third downs.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 New York 36, 
Philadelphia 31 | 63% Philadelphia upsetNew York win |
Show 27 picks
- “You mean the Eagles are favored in this game? Like the Jints are somehow diminished on the road, or cowed by playing at the big, bad Linc? They've won 13 of the past 14 on the road. I say they make it 14 of 15, because Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward will put a 143-yard combo platter on the JimJohnsons. ”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “This should be a physical war. These two hate each other. The Giants are the better team, but the Eagles are at home. I look for Jim Johnson's defense to get after Eli Manning and cause a lot of problems, maybe a turnover or two. The Eagles need it more. They get it.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “The Eagles can throw the Giants off-balance. Their blitz schemes could disrupt Eli Manning's timing, which will force New York to run the ball. The Giants can still win by running the ball, but it if they're one-dimensional, that helps Philadelphia...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “Giants QB Eli Manning faces an Eagles defense that gave up a game-opening 90-yard touchdown pass to Koren Robinson, but held Seneca Wallace to 2.8 yards per attempt the rest of the game. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb faces a Giants defense that held Brad Johnson to 71 passing yards and Brooks Bollinger to 63.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Tennessee Titans @ Chicago Bears Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Tennessee 21, 
Chicago 14 | 85% Chicago upsetTennessee win |
Show 27 picks
- “Titans RBs LenDale White and Chris Johnson will test a Bears defense that allowed just 53 yards on 26 attempts last week. Bears QB Kyle Orton suffered an ankle injury last week, which could sideline him for up to four games. Rex Grossman will replace Orton against a Titans defense that played a bend-but-don't-break defense last week. The Titans' secondary gave up passes of 52, 44 and 24 yards but managed to allow just one touchdown to the Packers.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “This is set up to be a low-scoring game, which should favor the Titans. Their defense is better at stopping the run and making a team one dimensional...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “The Titans have the best scoring defense in the league. That's not the way Rex Grossman would prefer to make his first start of the season -- if he does if Kyle Orton's thumb is too bad. The Bears haven't been that great on defense either, which is why Chris Johnson runs wild. He gets the better of the rookie battle with Matt Forte, and the Titans stay unbeaten.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Curses! Now we don't get to see 0-11 Detroit host 11-0 Tennessee on Thanksgiving Day. I'm picking Chicago here because at some point Tennessee is going to lose one of these narrow donnybrooks it's been winning.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Indianapolis Colts @ Pittsburgh Steelers Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Pittsburgh 20, 
Indianapolis 24 | 78% Indianapolis upsetPittsburgh win |
Show 27 picks
- “This could be Byron Leftwich vs. Peyton Manning. We've seen that before if it is. But I'd much rather be Leftwich or Ben Roethlsiberger, if he plays, going against the Colts than Manning going against that Steelers defense. it will get after Manning, forcing two picks, and the Steelers will win it -- no matter who plays quarterback.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “The Colts will probably struggle to run the ball again this week. Pittsburgh's defense has stifled strong running teams the last two weeks (Redskins, Giants), which puts the pressure on Peyton Manning and the passing game...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “Have you seen a pass rush come in waves like Pittsburgh's did the other night in Washington? First James Harrison, then LaMarr Woodley, then James Farrior ... it got dizzying after a while. I'm not sure of much in Week 10 of the NFL, but I can promise you that Peyton Manning will walk out of the ketchup bottle with more black-and-blues than when he walked in. ”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “Colts QB Peyton Manning could struggle against a Steelers defense that sacked Jason Campbell seven times and caused his first interception of the season. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger played hurt last week and completed just five of 17 passes for 50 yards with three sacks, one interception and a 15.1 passer rating. Byron Leftwich could start against a Colts defense that could not record a sack against a Patriots offensive line that had allowed 28 coming into Sunday night's game.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Atlanta 34, 
New Orleans 20 | 59% New Orleans upsetAtlanta win |
Show 27 picks
- “This should be an excellent game...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “This is a huge game for the young Falcons. If they are to be a real playoff threat, a victory here will do a lot of convincing. The Falcons will try to pound the ball with Michael Turner to keep the Saints off the field. The Saints will try to exploit the Atlanta secondary. I get the feeling the Saints, coming off their bye, will get the best of it.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Saints QB Drew Brees is on pace to break Dan Marino's single-season passing yards record of 5,084, set in his 1984 campaign. Brees will test a Falcons defense that held Oakland to 31 passing yards. Before that game, the Falcons had surrendered 253, 294, 313 and 286 passing yards. Falcons QB Matt Ryan faces a Saints defense that is doing a much better job of not allowing the big pass plays, but it still ranks No. 25 in giving up 237.3 passing yards per game.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “All those who thought the Falcons would be 6-3 after nine games, raise your hands. Hmmmmm. Only one? No, Mr. Blank! Your vote doesn't count.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 New England 20, 
Buffalo 10 | 93% Buffalo upsetNew England win |
Show 27 picks
- “This is crucial game for the Bills. They're a good team, but this could be the turning point to where they become a great team...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “This is a huge game in the AFC East. Both teams are 5-3 and coming off losses. The Bills' fast start has faded, and they need to get it turned around. It won't be easy in Foxborough. Matt Cassel is getting better, and it will show up here. Patriots take it.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Remember the Bills' mid-October optimism, when San Diego left Orchard Park like a beaten dog? Buffalo was 5-1 and in control of the AFC East headed into a three-game stretch of AFC East games. They've started 0-2. They'll add another loss here because two vital defensive pieces, Aaron Schobel and Donte' Whitner, will be MIA with injuries.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “Bills QB Trent Edwards faces a Patriots defense that allowed Peyton Manning to pass for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Patriots QB Matt Cassel will test the Bills' injured secondary. Nickel CB Ashton Youboty was unable to play last week due to a foot injury, and then SS Donte Whitner went out with a shoulder injury.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Seattle Seahawks @ Miami Dolphins Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Miami 21, 
Seattle 19 | 100% Seattle upsetMiami win |
Show 27 picks
- “Two things: After Sunday, every team in the AFC East will have either five or six wins -- if Miami wins. It's the lock of this week's sked. Number two: I feel for Mike Holmgren. Listen to what swan-singing Holmgren told his beaten-up team the other day: "I told them a little story about my first job in construction. I'll tell you, it was just awful. I mean, the hardest thing I've ever done, and I probably wanted to quit about 25 times. But I didn't. I was 15 and my hands were bleeding and no one cared. And I wasn't going to let my dad down, so I didn't quit. Everybody in the room has to make choices when it gets hard. You have to make decisions. What decision you make says a lot about you and really says a lot about your future. We have a good group of guys in there. They're professional and they'll work.'' But they won't win.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “This is a tall order for the Seahawks. They probably won't have Matt Hasselbeck again this week. They don't have their best pass rusher in Patrick Kerney. They have to prepare for a Miami offense that can throw off a defense...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “This is a long trip east for the Seahawks, who have been handled in their other two trips to this coast. They aren't playing well either, while the Dolphins are. But something says the Seahawks keep this one close. Seneca Wallace will make a play or two to make it happen.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Seahawks QB Seneca Wallace could struggle against the Dolphins' secondary, which accounted for 13 of the team's 26 points last week with three interceptions, including the first interception for a touchdown of Will Allen's eight-year career. Miami CB Jason Allen and S Tyrone Culver had interceptions that led to field goals. Miami QB Chad Pennington could have success against a Seahawks defense that allowed QB Donovan McNabb to throw for 349 yards and two touchdowns.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Baltimore Ravens @ Houston Texans Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Baltimore 41, 
Houston 13 | 74% Houston upsetBaltimore win |
Show 27 picks
- “This will be Sage Rosenfels starting for the Texans. We all know what happened the last time he started at home. He made doing "a Sage" a term with negative meaning. This time, he will play better. The Ravens are playing their second consecutive road game, which is why the Texans take it.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “This is tough timing for the Texans...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “This is the hurricane makeup game from Week 2, and the only benefit to Houston is that the Ravens have most of their secondary blown away with injuries now. But the temporarily hot Matt Schaub will miss a couple of weeks with a sprained knee, so the Ravens will try to knock backup Sage Rosenfels into next week. And succeed.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “Last week, Ravens RB Ray Rice gained 154 yards while filling in for Willis McGahee, who suited up but did not play because of a bad ankle. Rice could have success against a Texans defense that allowed Adrian Peterson to rush for 139 yards and a touchdown. Last week, Texans QB Matt Schaub tore his MCL and could miss up to four weeks. QB Sage Rosenfels could struggle against the Ravens' secondary, which is playing well despite being without injured starters Chris McAlister and Samari Rolle.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Green Bay 27, 
Minnesota 28 | 70% Minnesota upsetGreen Bay win |
Show 27 picks
- “Through nine weeks, Minnesota has given up more points than Cleveland. More than Atlanta. More than Miami. And the Packers don't have that ridiculous Metrodome jinx anymore. Then again, they don't have Brett Favre either.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “This is the second of back-to-back road games for the Packers. That's always tough. It's even tougher when the second end is a tough division game. The Vikings play good defense, and they will get after Aaron Rodgers here when they shut down the Green Bay running game. Adrian Peterson will go for 120 and the Vikings get the victory.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “The Packers started the season strong, then hit a huge wall when they lost to Dallas. Now, it seems like Green Bay has figured it out...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “Packers QB Aaron Rodgers faces a Vikings defense that held Andre Johnson to four receptions for 62 yards, but one was a 14-yard touchdown catch. The trade off for limiting Johnson's explosive play potential was that tight end Owen Daniels had a huge day with 11 catches for 133 yards. Vikings RB Adrian Peterson could have success against a Packers defense that has yielded 175-plus rushing yards five times in its first eight games.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Jacksonville Jaguars @ Detroit Lions Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Jacksonville 38, 
Detroit 14 | 78% Detroit upsetJacksonville win |
Show 27 picks
- “The Jaguars aren't playing well, but they will here. They have no choice if they are to have any playoff chance. It's likely Daunte Culpepper at quarterback for the Lions. He can't come off his retirement and play well. He won't.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Jaguars RBs Maurice Drew and Fred Taylor combined for 45 yards last week against a Bengals rush defense that ranked 28th in the league. The Jaguars' rushing attack could find its groove against a Lions defense that allowed the Bears to rush for 112 yards. Lions QB Dan Orlovsky has a sprained thumb that will likely keep him out this week. Daunte Culpepper will likely start against a Jaguars defense that held Ryan Fitzpatrick to only 162 yards, but gave up two long touchdown drives of 84 and 88 yards.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “I could easily pick no one here. Jacksonville can't run. Detroit can't get out of bed. And how bad must Drew Stanton be if the Lions are talking about playing Daunte Culpepper when he's been in camp two days and Stanton's been on the team for two years?”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “Even if Daunte Culpepper doesn't start this week, we'll see him at some point. As soon as Dan Orlovsky struggles at quarterback, that's an opening for Culpepper...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Kansas City Chiefs @ San Diego Chargers Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 San Diego 20, 
Kansas City 19 | 100% Kansas City upsetSan Diego win |
Show 27 picks
- “The Chiefs have had tough losses in back-to-back weeks. They've played well, but haven't closed out any games for wins...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “The Chiefs almost upset the Bucs last week, which shows they haven't quit. But they get a San Diego team that is coming off a bye and in desperate need of a victory. Even so, the Chargers can't stop anybody -- and I mean anybody. Tyler Thigpen will allow the Chiefs to make it competitive for a while.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “I repeat my note of 10 days ago: San Diego will win the AFC West. And Norv Turner's career bio someday will not have an asterisk by the 2008 season, with a notation below of "by default.'' ”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen could have success against a Chargers defense, which is dead last in stopping the pass. Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson will test a Chiefs defense that held the Buccaneers to 3.2 yards per carry. It was the best effort of the season for the Chiefs' 32nd-ranked rushing defense.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
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- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| Carolina Panthers @ Oakland Raiders Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Carolina 17, 
Oakland 6 | 100% Oakland upsetCarolina win |
Show 27 picks
- “The Raiders were lifeless last week and now they're dumping players. Ouch. How focused will they be? The Panthers are coming off a bye week, which means they are rested. They have much more at stake, and it will show.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Panthers RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart face a Raiders defense that gave up 139 rushing yards to Michael Turner. Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell had a passer rating of 19.0 last week. He could struggle this week against a Panthers defense that holds opponents to less than 200 passing yards per game.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “Oakland's coming off a game where it had 77 yards of total offense. That doesn't bode well for its confidence...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “Now don't quote me on this, but I hear Al Davis is going to walk into the locker room at halftime, when the Raiders will have minus-47 total yards, and he's going to fire JaMarcus Russell, sign Jeff George on the spot, and tell Tom Cable that George is starting the second half.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
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- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
| St. Louis Rams @ New York Jets Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 New York 47, 
St. Louis 3 | 100% St. Louis upsetNew York win |
Show 27 picks
- “The Rams played the Patriots tough the last time they came east, and this will be no different. The Jets play the Patriots next Thursday, so they might be peeking ahead. The Rams will do none of that, so they are focused. They keep it close. ”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “The Jets certainly run hot and cold. When they've gotten favorable matchups, they've won games. But they've struggled at odd times (Raiders). They may be tied for the division lead, but they certainly don't seem like the best AFC East team...”
— Jay Novacek of NFL picks by Jay Novacek - “Rams QB Marc Bulger faces a Jets defense that sacked Trent Edwards five times and returned an interception for a 92-yard touchdown. Jets QB Brett Favre will test a Rams defense that was solid early, but allowed big plays, which led to another big day for former Rams QB Kurt Warner.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “In no city, and with no fan base, does a single game lead to a feeling in the following days of either euphoria or disaster the way it does with Don Maynard's old team. Speaking of Maynard, he told me something Wednesday on Sirius NFL Radio that I shan't soon forget. He said he's been a plumber in Texas in his first four offseasons because he could make $8,500. "I learned two things,'' Maynard said. "Them pipes don't bend. And manure don't go uphill.''”
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| Denver Broncos @ Cleveland Browns Final | Consensus |
|---|---|
 Cleveland 30, 
Denver 34 | 81% Denver upsetCleveland win |
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- “The Broncos are thin at tailback because of injuries, so they could have a pass-heavy offensive attack out of necessity. Broncos QB Jay Cutler faces a Browns defense that allowed Joe Flacco to throw for 248 yards. Browns QB Brady Quinn will get the start over Derek Anderson and faces a Broncos defense that will likely blitz often to pressure the young quarterback until he proves that he can handle it.”
— Harmon Forecast of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - “In a battle of moptopped midwestern high school quarterbacks, Brady Quinn beats Jay Cutler, but not because he's a better player. Quinn has a defense that gives him a chance.”
— Peter King of NFL picks on FanNation - “Brady Quinn will liven up the Browns offense. You wait and see. The Broncos aren't playing well, and they haven't stopped anybody all season long. With Champ Bailey out, Quinn has a good first start. One more thing: Braylon Edwards catches it here.”
— Pete Prisco of NFL picks on CBS Sportsline - Jarrett Bell of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jim Corbett of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Nate Davis of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Sean Leahy of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Tom Pedulla of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Larry Weisman of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Skip Wood of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Jeff Zillgitt of NFL picks on UsaToday.com
- Seth Wickersham of NFL picks on ESPN
- David Fleming of NFL picks on ESPN
- Meril Hoge of NFL picks on ESPN
- Ron Jaworski of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mark Schlereth of NFL picks on ESPN
- Eric Allen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Golic of NFL picks on ESPN
- Accuscore of NFL picks on ESPN
- ESPN Pick'em of NFL picks on ESPN
- Mike Ditka of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Keyshawn Johnson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- John Carter of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
- Chris Mortensen of NFL picks on ESPN
- Tom Jackson of NFL picks on ESPN Sunday Countdown
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