PREVIEW - WEEK SEVEN

Tennessee Titans @ Kansas City Chiefs
Line: Titans -8
O/U: 35
Linebuster!
This game could be a trap for Tennessee. Cleveland was the first team to beat the Giants, and they're pretty bad. KC beat Denver at home, so we know they play better at Arrowhead. The only issue with that line of reasoning is that Larry Johnson was in the news for criminal actions last week, and Tony Gonzalez isn't thrilled that he's still in KC. This is a fractured team. The Titans are very good, and come off the bye week refreshed. Tennessee is a very physical team, unlike the Broncos team that the Chiefs beat. This should be a rout.
Titans -8. Tennessee wins big 31-10.

San Diego Chargers @ Buffalo Bills
Line: Pk
O/U: 45
Buffalo comes off the bye week needing to redeem themselves for being blown out in the desert. San Diego looked convincing against the Pats, but that game was played in San Diego. The question is whether or not the Bills' defense can get it done...they looked pretty bad against the Cards. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
Bills Pk. Buffalo's defense shows up, and helps them win 23-17.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Line: Steelers -9.5
O/U: 35.5
This is a tough call, because without much of a rushing attack, Pittsburgh may not score that many points. Of course, without Carson Palmer, Cincy may not score any against a very good Steeler D. But Cincy has stayed in games against some good teams, and 9 1/2 is a lot to cover.
Bengals +9.5. Pittsburgh still wins 17-10.

Baltimore Ravens @ Miami Dolphins
Line: Dolphins -3
O/U: 36.5
Linebuster!
Miami is now being highly overrated for a couple of good wins. Baltimore's defense is too good to be tricked by Miami's offense, and I think that Flacco will redeem himself, at least a little bit, after being unable to move the ball at all against the Colts.
Ravens +3. Baltimore Bakes the Fish 20-14.

Dallas Cowboys @ St. Louis Rams
Line: Cowboys -7
O/U: 43.5
Dallas hasn't looked good against lesser teams (Cincy held their own...) and the Rams seem a bit better under Jim Haslett. If Romo doesn't play, Brad Johnson is a pretty capable backup. He's been around for a long time, and if the Cowboy O-Line protects him like they do Romo, he'll do just fine.
Cowboys -7. I can't go against Big D coming off a loss. They win 34-13.

Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
Line: Bears -3
O/U: 38
Linebuster!
This is actually a very big game for the NFC North, as we may find out which team will be able to contend with the Packers down the stretch. Minnesota was supposed to be the contender, but needs to prove that they belong in that role. Chicago suffered a tough loss last week in Atlanta, but will they be able to muster any offense against a tough Minnesota D? I'd bet the under in this one!
Vikings +3. Minnesota just needs the win too badly. They'll get it 17-13.

New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
Line: Panthers -3
O/U: 44.5
The Panthers got housed by Tampa, and will be looking to prove that they are a contender in the NFC South. The Saints are playing well right now, and would also like to make a statement to the division. After the way the Saints D stepped up last week, though, I find it tough to go against them. As long as the offense doesn't get shut down, I think they'll make the statement they need.
Saints +3. New Orleans gets it done 27-24.

San Francisco 49ers @ New York Giants
Line: Giants -10.5
O/U: 46
Can the Giants blow it again? Probably not. They'll want a big win to prove that last week was a fluke. Not to mention that it's tough to travel all the way across the country and put up a fight.
Giants -10.5. New York needs this one. 34-20.

Detroit Lions @ Houston Texans
Line: Houston -9
O/U: 46.5
Detroit enters this game knowing that they can finally get a win. Of course, Houston isn't going to win too many games this year either, and needs to take advantage of its opportunities. Not to mention I don't have a lot of confidence in Dan Orlovsky. But I think it'll at least be close.
Lions +9. Houston still wins at home 23-17.

New York Jets @ Oakland Raiders
Line: Jets -3
O/U: 41
Linebuster!
Yeah, it's tough to travel across the country and win. But you have Brett Favre. The lowly Raiders look even worse under Tom Cable. The Jets need a win and a confidence boost, and Oakland is as good a place as any to get it.
Jets -3. New York in a blow out 31-13.

Cleveland Browns @ Washington Redskins
Line: Redskins -7
O/U: 42
These are always tough games to call. On one hand, you have a team that desperately needs redemption after a terrible loss last week. On the other, you have a team with renewed confidence after beating a very good team last week. I still don't think the Browns are very good, though, and I think the Redskins will approach this game with a lot of intensity.
Skins -7. Washington Needs This One 29-16.

Indianapolis Colts @ Green Bay Packers
Line: Colts -2
O/U: 47
Linebuster!
I'm ready to say that the Colts are back. Harrison is playing better, and Peyton and the O put up 31 on a solid Ravens D last week. The Packers are an OK team, but are having some issues. I don't think they'll keep up with the Colts, even at Lambeau.
Colts -2. Indy wins 27-17.

Seattle Seahawks @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Line: Bucs -10.5
O/U: 38
Tampa proved themselves last week against the Panthers. Unless they have a major letdown, they should coast right by the Seahawks, especially at home.
Bucs -10.5. It's lot of points to give, but I like Garcia better than Griese. Bucs 27-10.

Denver Broncos @ New England Patriots
Line: Pats -3
O/U: 48
The Pats were crushed by the Chargers. Will they respond like they did after falling to the Fins? The Pats' D is still a solid group, and can keep Cutler under control, as the Broncos O has fallen off since the first few weeks of the season. Cassel needs to play well, and against a poor Broncos D, he may have that chance. I just worry that he isn't ready to put up the big numbers he'll need to put up if the Broncos offense shows up.
Broncos +3. I think Denver's offense will show up. They'll win 31-23.