Here we go.

(5.5) Atlanta at Detroit. Incorrect

Oh boy, this is a great way to start out the week.

Cincinnati at Baltimore. (3.5) Correct.

I watched the first few minutes of this game and generally felt good about picking the Ravens. However, I was a little worried because teams that jump out to double-digit leads early can sometimes get complacent and let the other team back in the game. Fortunately the point spread was 5.5 and not 6.5 points.

(3.5) Dallas at Washington. Incorrect.

I guess I could be pissed about that botched two-point conversion attempt when the Cowboys should have kicked the extra point, but that would have meant Dallas just winning the game – they still wouldn’t have covered the spread.

Green Bay at Buffalo. (3.5) Incorrect.

No words for this one.

Houston at N.Y. Giants. (13.5) Incorrect.

Shit. Houston played good again. It’s a shame they couldn’t pull off the upset.

Kansas City at St. Louis. (2.5) Correct.

I figured the Chiefs would win this game, and I was right.

Miami at Chicago. (13.5) Incorrect.

I made a remark when selecting this game that the only team to defeat the 1985 Bears were the Dolphins. Perhaps this is a sign for Chicago fans that this is the year for their Monsters of the Midway. Perhaps not. Either way, this year’s team is still good, even with the loss.

(1.5) New Orleans at Tampa Bay. Correct.

From my prediction entry.

If the point spread was any higher, I would have went with the Buccaneers.

Thank God it wasn’t.

Tennessee at Jacksonville. (9.5) Incorrect.

At least when you’re wrong about something, it’s nice to be REALLY wrong about something. And boy was I wrong about this one.

(5.5) Minnesota at San Francisco. Correct.

I guess I should be happy that the 49ers not only covered the spread, but also they won the game. But I was hoping the Vikings would be a surprise team this year, and although they started out playing well, they seemed to fizzle out. Still, there’s plenty of football to be played, and Minnesota is at the .500 mark.

Cleveland at San Diego. (12.5) Incorrect.

Well, the Chargers can’t win every game against a bad team by 30 points.

Denver at Pittsburgh. (2.5) Correct.

I still think it’s funny the Steelers were actually favored in this game. I actually thought they had a chance after they kicked a field goal at the end of the first half. However, once the Broncos did that 75-yard end-around touchdown run, I knew that would be the end.

Indianapolis at New England. (3.5) Correct.

Manning beat Brady. Again. Of course, seeing how these players don’t actually compete against each other, I don’t see the big deal. Then again, there was all that hype around MANNING BOWL I. Gag.

Oakland at Seattle. (7.5) Correct.

Didn’t watch this game. Didn’t care about it. From what I have seen, and from what others have said, this Monday Night announcing crew doesn’t seem to be doing too well. And based on what I’ve watched, I tend to agree with these opinions. Although I also heard quite a few people bash on the ESPN Sunday Night crew of Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann and Paul Maguire, but I liked this trio. Sure it was sappy at times, but whatever. Oh, and the other week when the Patriots beat the Vikings, I had to laugh during the halftime show when ESPN aired that retarded mascot race. My favorite part of that abortion was when all the ESPN mascots were being introduced and just about every one got booed. If memory serves, I think Tom Jackson was the only mascot to be cheered, which was still one too many.

This week’s record: 7-7

Cumulative record: 60-68

With my dismal track record of predicting election results, I’ll gladly take a .500 week for football.