Beating Bill Simmons 2009: Week Eight

Cynical Dad NFL Power Index

Here are my top six teams in the NFL:
  1. New Orleans Saints (6-0)
  2. Indianapolis Colts (6-0)
  3. Denver Broncos (6-0)
  4. Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
  5. New England Patriots (5-2)
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)
I had a really good week last week. Time to add to it! Here are my picks for week eight (home teams in CAPS, Bill's picks in red):

Broncos (+3.5) over RAVENS
The Broncos have a much better defense than the Ravens.

Texans (-3.5) over BILLS
Yeah, the Texans fell asleep during the second half last weekend. But this is Buffalo!

Browns (+13) over BEARS
Chicago will win this one easily, but not by two TDs. They still have no running game.

Dolphins (+3) over JETS
The Dolphins are much better than their 2-4 record indicates.

COLTS (-12.5) over Niners
Can't wait for the Colts-Saints Super Bowl!

COWBOYS (-9.5) over Seahawks
Can't believe I'm taking the Cowboys and laying nearly ten points.

LIONS (-3.5) over Rams
Win #2! Win #2! Win #2! Win #2!

Giants (-1) over EAGLES
Philadelphia fans suffer two heartbreaks in one day.

Raiders (+16.5) over CHARGERS
Raiders will still lose by two TDs.

Jags (+3) over TITANS
Vince Young returns this weekend for the Titans. But the wins don't.

CARDINALS (-10) over Panthers
It was against the Cardinals that Jake Delhomme imploded and hasn't been the same since. If he returns to the scene of the crime, will he be able to turn things around like a Freaky Friday moment?

SAINTS (-11) over Falcons
The Saints are unstoppable force that just laughs at the Vegas odds.

Vikings (+3) over PACKERS
I really, really wanted to take the Packers. Still do.

Screw it. Let's call an audible.

PACKERS (-3) over Vikings
Minnesota's defense is banged up. The Packers want revenge. This should be a great game as long as you have a mute button.

Last Week

Me: 9-3-1
Simmons: 6-6-1

SEASON

Me: 57-45-1
Simmons: 64-38-1

DISCLAIMER: This is provided for entertainment purposes only. If you follow my advice, you are a fool.

Seriously, if you ever spend money based on something I say, have your head examined.