Yes, I'm going for it two weeks in a row.  Last week was 7-6 and in Week 3 I managed to amount a record of 10-4, for an overall season of 17-10.  Hopefuly, I'll be able to continue the winning record.

Well, here they are.....

Matchup:  San Franciso 49ers vs. Chicago Bears

My Pick:  Chicago 33 - San Francisco 10

Why:  The Bears are a monster of a team.  The offense is establishing itself, as the defense, behind Brian Urlacher and Tommie Harris, continues to obliterate people.  It will be very difficult for the toothless 49ers to get a win in Chicago.

Matchup:  Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals

My Pick:  Atlanta 40 - Cincinnati 24

Why:  I've underestimated and underappreciated Atlanta this season.  Their running attack is wildly dangerous (Warrick Dunn, 4th in the NFL in rushing and we all know what Michael Vick can do) and should run wild over the weak defense in Cincy (over 320 yards allowed per game). 

Matchup:  Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers

My Pick:  Green Bay 20 - Arizona 17

Why:  I said to myself a million times before I wrote this: don't take Arizona.  I picked them in both previous weeks and they burned me.  Hell, I even picked them for the Super Bowl and look what's happened.  Green Bay takes this game for the simple fact that they are incredibly tough at home, Brett Favre is masterful at Lambeau.

Matchup:  Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs

My Pick:  Kansas City 22 - Seattle 14

Why:  The Seahawks are ####ed up.  Matt Hasselbeck may miss this game.  There was still doubt about Shaun Alexander's availability at last check.  Kansas City is still a solid team, even after their offense has been somewhat torn apart over the last few years.  Look for the Seahawks to shut down Larry Johnson, however, and for the passing game to flourish.

Matchup:  Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints

My Pick:  New Orleans 17 - Baltimore 14

Why:  The Saints are for real!  And I like them in this game, which should be very close, matching, mainly, Reggie Bush against Ray Lewis.  In a battle that could go either way, I like Bush, because he has an excellent passing attack behind him that he can fall back to.

Matchup:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants

My Pick:  New York 35 - Tampa Bay 10

Why:  The Giants are coming.  The core offense of Eli Manning, Plaxico Burress and Tiki Barber will only be together until the end of this year, so may as well go all out now.  The Bucs have burned me several times when I bet against them, hopefully the trend will be Buc-ked in this game.

Matchup:  Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Philadelphia Eagles

My Pick:  Philadelphia 20 - Jacksonville 14

Why:  This should be a great game, between two great teams.  The Eagles have been surprising this year, as has pivot Donovan McNabb.  Jacksonville can be dangerous however, when called upon, and should keep the game close.

Matchup:  Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans

My Pick:  Tennessee 21 - Houston 7

Why:  This game is stupid and pointless, and I wouldn't even be picking a winner, if I didn't pick one for every game on the sked.  I'll take the Titans to keep the trend of home team winners going (so far, I've only gone with one visitor).

Matchup:  St. Louis Rams vs. San Diego Chargers

My Pick:  San Diego 40 - St. Louis 35

Why:  The Rams, I believe have been overachieving, and its about time they were pulled back to reality.  The Chargers are a powerful offensive and defensive team, and their offense will be too powerful the Ram D (ranked 24th in overall defense).  This should be a high-flying game, and the well-rounded team takes the cake.

Matchup:  New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns

My Pick:  New York 17 - Cleveland 10

Why:  Simple reason: the Browns suck, the Jets are at least an acceptable NFL team.

Matchup:  Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos

My Pick:  Denver 30 - Indianapolis 27

Why:  Yes, after Sunday, there will be only one remaining undefeated team.  The demise of the Colts perfect season will be due to a Denver offense that is quite dangerous, if not very recognized.  RB Tatum Bell sits third in league rushing and the passing attack is no slouch either.

Matchup:  Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Oakland Raiders

My Pick:  Pittsburgh 25 - Oakland 24

Why:  Another mismatch on paper, this game will probably be closer than most people think.  Talentwise and emotionwise, the Steelers are not the Super Bowl team from last season.  The Raiders are tough at home and can sneak up on people.

Matchup:  Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers

My Pick:  Carolina 27 - Dallas 17

Why:  Can't go against Carolina again.  They ruined me last week and they are a very good team, with a shot at the title.  After last week's loss to New York, things will begin to unravel in Dallas.  After a good 98 yard game against NY, expect TO to disappear, let's say 3 catches for 12 yards.

Matchup:  New England Patriots vs. Minnesota Vikings

My Pick:  Minnesota 21 - New England 20

Why:  Should be a close game, on Monday night.  The VIkings, at home, will use Chester Taylor in perfect harmony with Brad Johnson and go hogwild on the Pats suspect, aging defense.

Well there they are.

This session of the Ultimate Canadian Blogging  Experience is ending..............now.