2010 NFL Picks: Week 9 Writer Picks 

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: I have a friend who is a Jets fan and I’ve already started harassing him about the Jets losing to the Lions this week, and while I don’t think it will happen, it could, and oh, would I ever love that!

Kevin: The Jets were in a lull after the bye. That will change quickly against Detroit.

Taylor: The Lions are very, very impressive. Unfortunately, I can’t see the Jets messing the bed twice in a row.

Keet: I like the Lions, but Rex Ryan won’t tolerate two consecutive losses.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: Miami is unbeaten on the road, but this week they run into a brick wall in Baltimore.

Kevin: Miami could easily take this one, but the nod goes to the more talented home team.

Taylor: Ravens will be rested and ready to go after the bye. See ya, Dolphins road perfection! Breathe easy, Mercury.

Keet: I really think Miami can win this game, but because they had to give everything they had against the lowly Bengals, it makes me a bit leery.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: The best team in the league travels to Cleveland, and well, notch another victory for Belichick and Brady.

Kevin: Every week feels like a week Cleveland pulls out a shocker out of nowhere. But the Patriots look pretty good right now.

Taylor: We’ve seen Cleveland’s potential for pulling the shocker, but the Patriots are rolling right now.

Keet: If I pick against Cleveland, maybe they will win. It’s a win/win for me.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: The beginning of the beginning for the Chargers..

Kevin: Philip Rivers should have a field day against Houston’s horrible secondary.

Taylor: Houston is playoff-caliber. This is a must-win at home.

Keet: The Chargers continue last weeks win into their playoff streak.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: I hate the Bills, but admire the heart they have shown the past few weeks.

Kevin: It should be another close one for the Bills, but this could be the week Jay Cutler and co. finally go off.

Taylor: The Bills have been close, but haven’t found the pot o’ gold just yet. I think the Bears will be ready.

Keet: They have to win sometime, and who better than to beat than Jay Cutler?

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: No Moss, possibly no Harvin, and at most a banged up Favre will lead to a hot seat for Childress.

Kevin: I don’t care how bad the Vikings appear to be. They’re still better than a team led by Max Hall or Derek Anderson.

Taylor: Dear Vikings, please don’t screw this one up. Thanks, Taylor.

Keet: The Vikings have been about as good as Dallas in breaking my heart. However, I don’t pick Derek Anderson-led teams to win games, unless they are called “Who Has the Bigger Shoe”.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: Imma jump of the Bucs bandwagon for a week.

Kevin: Tampa almost blew a huge lead against the Cardinals last week. Atlanta will take advantage of that immaturity.

Taylor: Somehow, this division manages to turn completely over every single season. There’s no explanation for this. Still think ATL is the best team in the division, though.

Keet: Atlanta is 3-0 at home, and Tampa is 3-0 on the road. Time for Tampa’s lack of secondary to cost them an undefeated road gig.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: The Saints have found themselves, and will win this one.

Kevin: Just when you think the Saints have put it all together again, they lose to Carolina on the road.

Taylor: So, you can lose to the Cardinals and Browns, but beat the Steelers?

Keet: There’s no reason to think that the Saints can’t win this after they got embarrassed by the Browns and took their frustration out on the Steelers.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: Fragile as glass Hasselbeck better watch his back against the Giants defense.

Kevin: The Giants pass rush will crush Matt Hasselbeck behind his weak offensive line.

Taylor: Seahawks are impressive at home, but the G-Men were on fire before the bye. Won’t stop this week.

Keet: The Giants offense is just too explosive.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: I don’t care who Manning is throwing to, he just gets it done.

Kevin: The Eagles are good, but I just don’t like placing bets against Peyton Manning.

Taylor: Michael Vick will likely be back. The nicked-up Colts defense will struggle to contain him.

Keet: This could easily be in Philly’s favor, but I hate picking against Peyton Manning.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: The shootout no one would have ever expected ends with another KC victory.

Kevin: Have the Oakland Raiders suddenly become the class of the AFC West?

Taylor: The Raiders cannot be stopped right now, even by the 5-2 Chiefs. What? This is happening? Just pinched myself. Not a dream.

Keet: Kansas City is not that great of a football team. I will say it every week if I have to.

Sun Nov 7

Breakdown:

Chris: Based on talent alone Dallas is one of the better teams in the league, so why then, are they 1-6? The short answer is that they have no heart. I’m pretty sure that when you sign your contract in Dallas Jones has your heart replaced with a block of ice, which would explain so much, and may give them a slight advantage if it’s cold at Lambeau.

Kevin: Eventually the talent will out-weight the mistakes. Right?

Taylor: Wade=So fired. Garrett=Clueless. O-Line=Old and cooked. Defense=Broncos. Cowboys=Garbage.

Keet: I will never pick the Cowboys again the rest of this season. They are dead to me.

Mon Nov 8

Breakdown:

Chris: Last year this would have been an excellent Monday night game, this year I expect a defensive struggle with the better of the two defenses coming out on top.

Kevin: Cincinnati just doesn’t look like a playoff team, and I don’t see non-playoff teams beating the Steelers right now.

Taylor: Really? This is the Monday night game? Looks like I’ll be watching basketball next Monday night.

Keet: Big Ben should torch this secondary that’s hurting badly.

Results