NFL

Each week I will fearlessly predict the outcomes of all the NFL games on the schedule. To date, I hold a record of 17-8 and I’m a shade behind the leading ESPN expert, Schefter, with a prediction rate of 68% to 72%. Here are the picks for this week:

Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets

Prediction: Dolphins 28, Jets 21. The Miami Dolphins pull off a minor upset due to their ability to establish the run and pressure the rookie quarterback.

New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles

Prediction: Giants 35, Eagles 27. A surprise shootout. This is a game that features two good, but inconsistent teams that are at a crossroad in their respective seasons.

Denver Broncos @ Baltimore Ravens

Prediction: Ravens 21, Denver Broncos 14. I’m still not a believer in the Broncos and I don’t believe their short, but creative offensive schemes will work against the Ravens.

Houston Texans @ Buffalo Bills

Prediction: Texans 17, Bills 13. The Texans have just enough offense to win on the road.

Seattle Seahawks @ Dallas Cowboys

Prediction: Dallas 41, Seahawks 21. I think the Dallas Cowboys are going to hit on all cylinders.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans

Prediction: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Titans 6. Vince Young is not the answer.

Oakland Raiders @ San Diego Chargers

Prediction: Chargers 35, Raiders 6. Any explanation necessary?

Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals

Prediction: Cardinals 28, Panthers 7. The Cardinals are starting to come on and are a dangerous team at the moment.

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

Prediction: Packers 27, Vikings 21 The Vikings come down to earth in the last two weeks and lose in perhaps the game of the year. Look for Aaron Rodgers to have a break out game and become an NFL star against a very tough defense.

Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints

Prediction: Saints 35, Falcons 17. The Saints keep rolling, can anyone stop this high-powered offense?