Fearless Football Predictions: Week 9

Chasing 8 and getting better at this whole football predicting thing I'm thinking:

Chiefs over the Bills: Larry Johnson fantasy owners rejoice! Priest Holmes is out for the year. Expect Johnson and the Chiefs to outrun the Bills in a matchup of two terrific running games.

Bears over the 49ers: If this were a rodeo the 49ers might have a chance but its not and they don't. The Bears defense is just too good.

Arizona over Detroit: If this game was being played on Thanksgiving day the Lions might have a chance, but it isn't and they don't. Well I shouldn't say that. They're playing the Cardinals so they have a chance. Just not a very good one.

Indy over Houston: I'm afraid to look. Just tell me when it's over.

Miami over New England: It's risky to pick against the Patriots who might have to win to save their season but I just have a good feeling about the Dolphins who have Ricky Williams back and beat the Pats last season on MNF.

Giants over the Vikings: An injury to starting CB Fred Smoot should open the door for Eli Manning to have a big day passing. As such the Giants should improve to 7-2.

Jaguars over the Ravens: The Jaguars are starting to heat up and the Ravens are starting to shut it down. Not a good combo.

Oakland over Denver: The Broncos are one of the AFC's best teams but I don't see them finishing 14-2. 12-4 is more like it, so they'll have to drop a few more games. This could be one against a heated rival that's better than their record shows. Should be a great game and could come down to late field goals.

Panthers over the Jets: JETS = Just End The Season Already.

Atlanta over Green Bay: Brett Farve left practice because he was lathargic. Time to retire Brett.

Rams over the Seahawks: These games are always high scoring affairs that could go either way. That's why I like the Rams.

Washington over Bucs: With Chris Simms at QB the Bucs might not win again. The Redskins need to win to keep pace in the NFC East.

Pittsburgh over the Browns: Worst Sunday night game......ever. No wonder Art Modell wanted to move to Baltimore.

Dallas over Philly: If the Cowboys could blow out the Eagles when they had TO what will happen now that he's gone and the team is in disarray?