\u00a0Sorry for not posting last week but I had to put country first.\u00a0 I do not know when the pick sheets will be updated on the main page.\u00a0 So while we wait, continue to post your picks in Around the League each week and I will tally up the scores on Tuesdays and post the winners.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here is my latest attempt to gain some ground on the leaders, which is nearly everyone…….\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denver at Cleveland<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Broncos(4-4) travel to Cleveland(3-5).\u00a0 The Broncos squeezed out a win Thursday night.\u00a0 Pick Broncos<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n New Orleans at Atlanta<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Saints(4-4) travel to Atlanta(5-3).\u00a0 The Saints have the NFL’s leading offense, but the Falcons aren’t too shabby coming in at #7.\u00a0 This will be a good divisional game.\u00a0 Both teams are coming off of wins.\u00a0 The Falcons are undefeated at home and the Saints have a 0-3 road record.\u00a0 Pick Falcons<\/em><\/p>\n Tennessee at Chicago<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Titans(8-0) travel to Chicago(5-3).\u00a0 Both are impressive teams and they are each leading their divisions.\u00a0 I think Titans defense will be too much for the Bears. Pick Titans<\/em><\/p>\n Jacksonville at Detroit<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Jags(3-5) travel to Detroit(0-8).\u00a0 The Jaguars’ offense and defense is ranked\u00a023rd in the league.\u00a0 Detroit’s offense is #28 and dead last in defense.\u00a0 Pick Jaguars<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n Baltimore at Houston<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Ravens(5-3) travel to Houston(3-5).\u00a0 The Ravens have won 3 straight and are looking to take another step towards the playoffs.\u00a0 The Texans’ offense ranks #4 but their defense is #17.\u00a0 \u00a0I look for Baltimore’s #2 defense\u00a0to stop the Texans.\u00a0 Pick Ravens\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Seattle at Miami<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Seahawks(2-6) travel to Miami(4-4).\u00a0 The Seahawks are just awful this year.\u00a0 They rank #31 in offense and #27 in defense.\u00a0 Miami is #9 in offense and #22 in defense.\u00a0 I’ll take the Fins.\u00a0 Pick Dolphins<\/em><\/p>\n Green Bay at Minnesota<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Packers(4-4) travel to Minnesota(4-4).\u00a0 These two teams are very evenly matched.\u00a0 The Packers offense is #14 compared to the Vikings at #13.\u00a0 The Pack’s defense comes in at #20 while the Vikes are\u00a0#11.\u00a0 GB has lost 1 in a row while the Vikes have won 1 in a row.\u00a0 The Vikes are 3-1 at home while Green Bay has 2-2 road record.\u00a0 Tough game.\u00a0 Pick Vikings<\/em><\/p>\n Buffalo at New England<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Bills(5-3) travel to New England(5-3).\u00a0 This game determines the leader for the division.\u00a0 Buffalo has the #10 defense as compared to the Patriots #14.\u00a0 The offense ranks Buffalo at #20 and the Patriots at #18.\u00a0 Buffalo started the season strong but they recently lost to the Jets and Miami.\u00a0 The Patriots lost a close on last week to the Colts.\u00a0 Go with home team here.\u00a0 Pick Patriots<\/em><\/p>\n St. Louis at NY Jets<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Rams(2-6) travel to NY Jets(5-3).\u00a0 The Rams started slow then beat the Redskins and the Cowboys back-to-back.\u00a0 Since then they have lost to the Patriots and Cardinals.\u00a0 The Jets have surprised some this year.\u00a0 The Jets are 3-1 at home while the Rams are 1-3 on the road.\u00a0 Go with the home team.\u00a0 Pick Jets<\/em><\/p>\n Carolina at Oakland<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Panthers(6-2) travel to Oakland(2-6).\u00a0 The Raiders have lost 2 in a row and Al Davis is senile.\u00a0 Pick Panthers<\/em><\/p>\n Indianapolis at Pittsburgh<\/strong>:\u00a0 The Colts(4-4) travel to Pittsburgh(6-2).\u00a0 The Colts are starting to come alive.\u00a0 The NFL’s offense ranks the Colts at #22 and the Steelers at #25.\u00a0 In defense the Colts rank #15 and the Steelers are #1.\u00a0 Pittsburgh’s #1 defense is for real.\u00a0 Pick Steelers<\/em><\/p>\n