My Week 9 NFL Picks

San Diego (+2.5) @ Miami

The Chargers haven't won a game in Miami in 32 years.  Still, today is a new day and the Chargers passing attack should take advantage of Miami's small secondary.  

Jacksonville @ Cincinnati (-10.5)

AJ Green returns so expect Andy Dalton

 to find his rhythm against a struggling Jacksonville team.

Tampa Bay @ Cleveland (-6.5)

Both teams have struggled as of late but Cleveland has shown the ability to at least win some games.  I look for them to rebound against the Bucaneers.

Washington (+1) @ Minnesotta

Robert Griffin makes his return against the Vikings.  Washington's defense has been significantly better despite guys like Deangelo Hall and Brian Orakpo getting injured.  Haslett will attempt to blitz Terry Bridgewater.  Norv Turner as an offensive coordinator faces the Redskins who he once coached.  

Hope everyone on the Redskins is OK from this accident.  

Redskins bus just got into an accident
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) November 2, 2014

Philadelphia (-2) @ Houston 

Philadelphia suffered a tough loss against the Cardinals while the Texans took care of business against the Titans.  Philadelphia offense should pose a tougher offensive challenge than what the Titans could muster last week. 

New York Jets @ Kansas City (+9)

The Chiefs have been playing well while the Jets offense has been a mess as they are shuffling between Geno Smith who threw 3 interceptions last week and the veteran Michael Vick who had his share of turnovers.

Arizona @ Dallas

Dallas will be without Tony Romo in this one 

(via the Washington Times)

St. Louis (+10.5) @ San Francisco

St. Louis had a poor effort last week but it was only two weeks ago that they beat the Seattle Seahawks.  

Denver (-3) @ New England

Brady vs. Manning

I have Manning outshining Brady in this one.  Of course, Manning has had his share of poor performances against Belichick's defense but even so, Manning's receivers are really REALLY good.

Oakland @ Seattle (+13.5)

Seattle has struggled over the past two weeks but return back home where they should take care of business against the Raiders.

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh

This is a rivalry game where anything can happen - I will go with the Ravens to rebound off of a tough loss.

Indianapolis Colts (-3) @ NY Giants 

Indianapolis's defense looks like a mess against the Steelers.  Still the Giants could struggle without Victor Cruz.