Week 10 is here!

"We're the best 5-4 team in the league. How about that," Dwayne Wade following the Heat's loss to the Celtics Thursday night. Yeah, this blog is mostly about the NFL but I haven't heard that much frustration from a professional athlete in awhile. Wade is the leader of this team and the Heat will go as he goes. It's definitely too early in the season to push the panic button but I expect some changes to be made. Now, on to some football!


Week 10 Picks!
Bal. @ Atl., Thurs. 8:20PM: Baltimore - Two 6-2 teams square off tonight and both QBs are making big plays. Even though B-more's defense is susceptible to the run, I think they make the big plays tonight.
*I was 65 seconds away from starting off the week 1-0. Whether Roddy White should have been called for pass interference is beside the point. The Ravens defense needed to keep Atlanta from moving the ball and they couldn't. The defense is starting to show its age and it may be time for Baltimore to start thinking about rebuilding this shaky defense.

Det. @ Buf., Sun. 1:00PM: Detroit - even without Stafford, Detroit is capable of putting up points. Buffalo won't go winless but I don't think that they get win #1 this week.

Min. @ Chi., Sun. 1:00PM: Minnesota - the Vikings gutted out a tough win against Arizona last week and they have a chance to salvage their season with a win against a division rival. The Vikings players have admitted that they are playing for their pride and not Mr. Noodle, aka Coach Childress and that should be enough to get a win against Chicago. 

NYJ @ Cle., Sun. 1:00PM: Jets - What a tough game to call. The Jets just squeaked by Detroit last week and Cleveland laid a whupping on New England. History would tell us that while Colt McCoy has played well against Pittsburgh, New Orleans and New England, other teams have being studying tape and will figure out his tendencies. The Jets win as long as their offense can get back on track.

Cin. @ Ind., Sun. 1:00PM: Indianapolis - The T. Ocho show faces off against a Colts team riddled with injuries. The Bengals have been wildly inconsistent this year and they will fall just short today.

Ten. @ Mia., Sun. 1:00PM: Tennessee - With two new starters (Randy Moss for Tennessee and Chad Pennington for Miami), this should be an interesting game. I see Brandon Marshall at least equaling his touchdown total for the year (1) but Moss, whether as a diversion or making plays helps Tennessee escape South Beach with a win.

Car. @ TB, Sun. 1:00PM: Tampa Bay - Carolina is terrible. Enough said.

Hou. @ Jac., Sun. 1:00PM: - Houston - After losing last week to San Diego, Houston can ill afford to lose a game, let alone one in their division. Jacksonville will play them close but Houston prevails.

KC @ Den., Sun. 4:05PM: Kansas City - Behind Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles, the Chiefs should have a huge day against Denver. Between Josh McDaniels' questionable personnel moves and injuries, Denver has had a tough year that just gets more difficult when Kansas City comes to town.

Dal. @ NYG, Sun. 4:15PM: New York Giants - I keep wanting to pick a game that Dallas will win but I don't see it happening this week. The Giants, even though their win total is a bit inflated, are playing great football. They run effectively and with Mario Manningham, Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith (who is out with an injury), Eli Manning is picking teams apart. I wouldn't be surprised if Dallas wins but I think the Giants win this one easily.

Sea. @ Ari., Sun. 4:15PM: Arizona - What an ugly game this will be. Seattle hasn't been playing well and Arizona has been inconsistent, especially at their QB position. The Cardinals, fresh off of a disappointing loss to Minnesota, take out some of that aggression on the Seahawks.

STL @ SF, Sun. 4:15PM: St. Louis - Even though Troy Smith played well against Denver, Sam Bradford will have the better game. 

NE @ Pit., Sun. 8:20PM: Pittsburgh - In what should be the game of the week, Pittsburgh should pull out the victory at home. New England's defense is suspect and Rashard Mendenhall and Mike Wallace should have huge games.

Phi. @ Wsh., Mon. 8:30PM: Philadelphia - While Donovan McNabb should have a good game following his suspicious and inexplicable benching, Michael Vick will torch the Redskins. The Redskins defense is extremely porous and Vick will be throwing and running at will on Monday night.