These are the picks for the 2004 season. Bold represents the team selected to win. Games in red represent the Upset of the Week. At the bottom, The weekly and overall records for the season appear at the bottom. These picks are based purely on winners and losers with no consideration from the spread. The spread is only used to determine upsets for the Upset of the Week.
Pittsburgh at New York Giants - Saturday - W
Eli's ears are ringing. With the meeting of these two high profile rookie quarterbacks, critics are blasting New York's Manning for not being successful like Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger. People ignore the fact that the teams surrounding the QBs are very different. But they only focus on the numbers, including the ones on the jerseys: #7 has been lucky for Roethlisberger while #10 stands for 1st pick overall, 0 wins. Manning's woes continue as the Steelers crush the Giants.
Washington at San Francisco - Saturday - W
49ers head coach Dennis Erickson admits he will not pursue the job opening at the University of Mississippi, or known as Ole Miss, and instead will stay with San Fran. And he will remain with the team until they fire him, which many believe will be until this January third. The Redskins will have a short stay in the Bay Area, just long enough to pick up a win over the Niners.
Carolina at Atlanta - Saturday - L
I guess rushing for four touchdowns can take a toll on a body. Falcons running back T.J. Duckett went under the knife after setting a team record. 'Lina sent Duckett an invitation for the Injured RBs Ball, hosted by co-presidents Stephen Davis and DeShawn Foster. Carolina learned to grind out yards with a fifth stringer while Atlanta won't adapt in time. The edge goes to the Panthers in the Upset of the Week.
Houston at Chicago - W
After holding the prolific Indianapolis offense to just 23 points, Houston's defense believes they can stop anybody. Well, at least the Bears. Chicago might not even sniff the endzone if the Texans play well on both sides of the ball.
Buffalo at Cincinnati - W
One way to make a name for yourself is through great play. Another way is by having a unique name. A receiver for Cincy is doing the former while having the latter. Touraj Houshmandzadeh (pronounced TOO-raj hoosh-mahn-ZAH-duh) in the past two weeks caught 22 passes for 316 yards. Or, for short, call him T.J. He's fresh on Buffalo's mind, as are T.J.'s offensive teammates as the Bills hush Housh.
Jacksonville at Green Bay - W
Jacksonville blew out an opponent for the first time since maybe their 782-6 AFC Divisionals win over Miami back in 2000. They make it two convincing wins in a row as the Jaguars can the Packers.
Minnesota at Detroit - W
Lions head coach Steve Marriucci won't pull quarterback Joey Harrington despite a 5-for-22 for 47 yards outing, his worst as a pro. Besides, it's not all his fault. Detroit's defense squandered a 13-0 halftime lead. Harrington will be fine picking apart a porous Minnesota defense. But the Lions' D won't stop the Vikings.
San Diego at Cleveland - W
As bad as the 17 yards of total offense produced by the Browns sound, it is only fifth worst in NFL history. So at least the players can say in this record-setting season they didn't make history. Cleveland won't want to remember this loss to the Chargers.
Seattle at New York Jets - W
The Seahawks should be on the NBC television show The Biggest Loser Because as a division leader, they could reach the playoffs as a sub-.500 team. They take another step toward mediocrity in a loss to the Jets.
Dallas at Philadelphia - W
Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells waved the white flag after the loss to New Orleans, saying his 'Boys don't look like they are going very far. That would be the way to go as they go to Philly. Offering a forfeit would save the players the pain of getting beat down by the Eagles.
St. Louis at Arizona - W
The Rams have a right to be optimistic heading into Arizona. But the reality is quarterback Chris Chandler contributed seven total turnovers (six interceptions, fumble) in a loss to Carolina. Even a sorry team like the Cardinals can take advantage of turnovers if enough of them are offered.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay - L
Recent touchdown celebrations have irked me in the past but I have nothing but props for N.O. receiver Joe Horn. After a late touchdown, he went to a sign that said "Remember our Troops" and gave it a hug. Horn will need an embrace of his own after his Saints take one on the chin from the Buccaneers.
Denver at Kansas City - W
After hearing it from the home crowd, Denver quarterback Jake Plummer gave them his opinion of them by flipping the finger at them. If it was done on the field of play, it would had been mistaken as an audible. Plummer could use more of those because he and his Broncos teammates will come up short against the Chiefs.
Tennessee at Oakland - L
For anyone who saw the Monday night game know the referees took the game away from the Titans in the closing moments. But the finger of blame falls on themselves because there was 55 minutes of game before Kansas City's final drive for Tennessee to secure the win. The Titans won't let the Raiders back into this game.
Baltimore at Indianapolis - W
Indy quarterback Peyton Manning will put that money he got from his new contract and signing bonus to good use. Whoever catches the record-setting pass will want enough dough to retire. Yes, Manning will break the record. Three TDs will be too much for the Ravens to overcome as the Colts record another win.
New England at Miami - Monday Night - L
In this season of records, Miami could put their name in the book. They tied the record for interceptions returned for touchdowns with seven after Buffalo defensive tackle Pat Williams returned a pick for a score. This season already is infamous so might as well leave a mark. The Patriots go the other way with a pick and run away with the win.
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