Cardinals at Bears: These teams look awfully similar to this point. Both have 4-3 records, both have scored a little over 22 points a game, and the Cardinals have allowed 20.4 points to the Bears 21.4 points. Cutler hasn't been as good as advertized, but Warner threw 5 picks last week. Close one, but Cutler pulls Bears through. Bears.
Redskins at Falcons: The Falcons' defense slowed down the potent Saints last week, I can't see them struggling against the Redskins toothless offense. Falcons.
Ravens at Bengals: The Bengals have surprised everyone this year, not least the Ravens who they beat in Baltimore with a last minute drive. However, Ravens defense looked much improved against the Broncos, and will be out for revenge in Cincinnati. Ravens.
Chiefs at Jaguars: The Jaguars gave the Titans their first win last weekend despite 177 rushing yards from Maurice Jones-Drew, while the Chiefs are coming off their bye. Jones-Drew will stay hot against the Chiefs and carry them the Jags victory. Jaguars.
Texans at Colts: Upset of the Week: The Texans have a horrible record against the Colts, they are 1-13 against their conference rivals. However, the Texans are hot, having won 3 of their last 4, and will look to provide the first stiff test the undefeated Colts have faced. Texans tight end Owen Daniels is out for the year, meaning Matt Schaub will be missing one of his favorite targets, but the Colts lost safety Bob Sanders for the year Friday, and are also without cornerbacks Marlin Jackson and Kelvin Hayden. Texans.
Packers at Buccaneers: Bucs fans should not expect to much from rookie quarterback Josh Freeman in his first NFL start. I see the Packers using this game to finally get Brett Favre out of their recent memory. Packers.
Dolphins at Patriots: Last time the Dolphins visited at Foxborough, the Patriots just couldn't figure out the Wildcat offense, and Ronnie Brown had a huge game leading the Dolphins to a blowout victory and the AFC East title. Anyone who knows Bill Belichick's coaching style knows he won't the Patriots forget that game. Patriots.
Lions at Seahawks: The Seahawks aren't great this year, but they'll have too much for the re-building Lions, who couldn't overcome the Rams last week. Seahawks.
Panthers at Saints: The Saints are the best team in football right now, and the Panthers just don't have enough to challenge them. Even with the extra factor of the division rivalry, I can't see the Saints losing this one. Saints.
Chargers at Giants: The Giants looked vulnerable against McNabb's deep ball last week, and it just so happens that Philip Rivers throws one of the best deep balls in the NFL and Vincent Jackson is a legitimate deep threat. Eli Manning will be better than last week, but expect the Giants secondary to repeatedly get burned too many times for it to matter. Chargers.
Titans at 49ers: The 49ers have lost their last three, two close ones and a blowout to the Falcons. Alex Smith will get the start and needs to perform at Candlestick. Vince Young completed 15 of 18 passes last week in his comeback and running back Chris Johnson rushed for over 220 yards. Don't expect those two to find it as easy against the Niners D though. 49ers.
Cowboys at Eagles: Both teams looked good in their wins last weekend, and overall their starts to the year have been remarkably similar. However, before I would pick against Philly, Tony Romo needs to show up in a big game. Moreover, it's hard to forget the whupping the Cowboys took last time they took on the Eagles. Eagles.
Steelers at Broncos: This is a great Monday Night match-up, and another tough one to pick. The Steelers are coming off their bye after beating the Vikings last time they took the field, while the Broncos were throttled by the Ravens. I think Josh McDaniels' fairytale start as a head coach will come a little more unraveled here, as Orton struggles against another physical D. Steelers.
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