NFL Picks: Week 4

Last week: 10-6
Season record: 30-18

San Francisco at Atlanta--The Niners have to win at some point, don't they? Well, not with Michael Turner running in the dome. And how about this? SF fired their offensive coordinator last week, but it's their defense that has failed them miserably, giving up an NFL high 87 points (tied with Buffalo). Yikes, Mr. Singletary. Falcons 34, 49ers 17

NY Jets at Buffalo--The rejuvenated Bills are home and play the Jets tough, but come on. Jets 23, Bills 13

Cincinnati at Cleveland--The Browns always play Cincy tough, and Peyton Hillis almost single-handedly beat Baltimore last weekend. But there is just too much talent for the Bengals not to pick them. Bengals 28, Browns 27

Detroit at Green Bay--Mike McCarthy will absolutely not let his team sink to 2-2, but that doesn't mean the feisty Lions will make this easy. Packers 30, Lions 23

Carolina at New Orleans--I might have to cover my eyes for this game. Jimmy Claussen should fear for his life. Saints 33, Panthers 10

Baltimore at Pittsburgh--Charlie Batch hit the lottery last Sunday, but the Ravens are just more talented as a whole and will barely eke this one out. Ravens 16, Steelers 13

Seattle at St. Louis--I love Steve Spagnuolo and he may have his team believing. And the Seahawks are going to be let down after another upset last weekend. Rams 27, Seahawks 24

Denver at Tennessee--Chris Johnson and that Titans' O-line will dominate. Titans 23, Broncos 17

Indianapolis at Jacksonville--MJD will play well as he always does against Indy, but the Jaguars are destined for a last place finish in the AFC South. Can Austin Collie have another insanely big game? Colts 40, Jaguars 17

Houston at Oakland--Everyone wants to pick Oakland in an upset here, but Arian Foster may have 300 rushing yards against this weak rush D of the Raiders. Texans 30, Raiders 20

Washington at Philadelphia--The game of the week. Donovan McNabb returns to Philly while the Eagles and Mike Vick are flying really high. Get your popcorn ready. Eagles 27, Redskins 17

Arizona at San Diego--How the mighty have fallen in Arizona. And, well, the Chargers never seem to rev up until November. But they won't lose to this team at home. Chargers 31, Cardinals 14

Chicago at NY Giants--My heart says G-men, what with the Ring of Honor being unveiled at halftime. But my head says they will find another way to lose. Bears 30, Giants 17

New England at Miami--Very, very tough one to call. I'm going to have to go with the home team, though. Dolphins 21, Patriots 18