NFL football is unpredictable

Last week’s record, 8-5; for the season, 77-39. Pick of the Week, 1-0; for the season, 7-1.

I had another mediocre week. Going 8-5 isn’t much to get excited about. My Pick of the Week came in — barely — but I never saw the Rams upset of the Saints coming. Every week there are always surprises, but that’s what makes the NFL so unpredictable and interesting.

This week there is an additional game, bringing the total number of games from 13 to 14. Here’s hoping we all have a good week.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Miami at Kansas City — The Dolphins continue in their quest for the top pick in the draft. The Chiefs are now atop their division and should easily prevail, 24-13.

Tampa Bay at New Orleans — The Bucs are coming off the bye week and should be ready to go. The Saints must rebound from their loss to the Rams, and they will, 34-24.

Atlanta at Indianapolis — It’s hard to imagine the Colts winning this game. I’ll stick with the Falcons, 27-13.

Cleveland at Houston — As I said last week, the Browns just don’t generate enough offense. The Texans are back on track, and I’ll make them my Pick of the Week, 28-16.

New York Jets at Buffalo — I know the Jets are coming off their bye week, but that doesn’t necessarily mean quarterback Mark Sanchez will be more consistent. The Bills are good and should win, 23-20.

Seattle at Dallas — Very simply put, this is a must-win for the Cowboys. I’ll stick with Dallas in this one, 24-10.

San Francisco at Washington — The defense will dominate this game, but in the end the 49ers will score enough to win,  20-17.

Cincinnati at Tennessee — The Bengals have surprised everyone, but I don’t see them winning two in a row on the road. I’ll take the Titans, 19-17.

Denver at Oakland — Denver quarterback Tim Tebow is a great person, but far from being a quality quarterback in the NFL. The Broncos will play tough, but the Raiders will prevail, 23-17.

New York Giants at New England — There’s a good chance the Giants will win this one, because I’m picking the Patriots. I like the Patriots big, 33-23.

St. Louis at Arizona — Neither team is going anywhere, but it still should be a good game. I’ll take the Cards at home, 21-17.

Green Bay at San Diego — As far as I’m concerned, nothing has changed. Until they lose, I’m sticking with the Packers. Green Bay wins this one, 30-21.

Baltimore at Pittsburgh — This is the game of the week. The Ravens put a hurt on my Steelers earlier in the year, but this game will show everyone just how much the Steelers have improved. Pittsburgh gets even in this game, 34-24.

Monday, Nov. 7

Chicago at Philadelphia — The Bears will be ready to go, but now that the Eagles have rediscovered their running game, I see them winning this one, 28-20.

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