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.
I know this is supposed to be about football, but the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918. I was fortunate enough to venture into the city to check out the scene. Take a peek:
 Thousand of Red Sox fans went to Kenmore Square to be closer to Fenway Park |
 He's known as Sox Pimp, for obvious reasons |
 The Red Sox hit numerous home runs in the
playoffs and this fan remembers that |
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 Security was tight, as the city of Boston took precautions for crowd control |
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 Dominicans were very proud of the Sox and their Latin players |
 Traffic wasn't moving, but these guys got around by foot, cheering and giving high fives |
Arizona at Buffalo - W
Who ever heard of co-starters at running back in this day and age? There might not be enough carries for both Travis Henry and Willis McGahee. McGahee is less deserving for his quitting on a Minnesota interception last week. As long as the Bills keep pounding the ball, the Buffalo should come out on top.
Detroit at Dallas - L
Remember Charles Rogers? Thanks to rookie Roy Williams, not many Lions fans do. The oft-injured receiver is reportedly ready to play this Sunday and it can't come soon enough for Rogers. He was supposed to be the star but Williams has taken the spotlight. Maybe a big supporting role for Rogers in a Lions win will be enough.
Jacksonville at Houston - W
Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio has been mum on the subject of whether his team will emerge like the 2001 Patriots. That team needed overtime to win in Houston. This is where the Jags stumble. The Texans knock off Jacksonville.
Indianapolis at Kansas City - L
If you believe Indy wideout Reggie Wayne, then you buy the fact he didn't push his own quarterback Peyton Manning while in the huddle. Wayne's rendition is he tripped and used Manning to keep his balance. If Wayne stays on his feet, he and his receiving compadres will get plenty of catches as the Colts dissect the Chiefs.
New York Giants at Minnesota - L
What B.S. it was for Vikings wide out Randy Moss to play the first two snaps of last Sunday's game just to maintain his consecutive starts streak. New York will make a point of hitting Moss first if he goes for the token start again, even if Minnesota's defense takes the field first. But what kills the Giants is leaving the other Vikes open as the Vikings tack on another W.
Baltimore at Philadelphia - W
Anyone thinks Philly's Terrell Owens must beware of Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis on the field for refusing to join Baltimore in the offseason? Owens first must watch out for Ozzie Newsome. Owens attributed Baltimore's general manager with racial remarks in his new book. If Newsome catches Owens, Terrell won't make it to the field. Owens safely makes it to the field and he will be intrical to the Eagles win.
Cincinnati at Tennessee - L
Injuries are such a part of the Titans this year that it has been named the emergency quarterback. All teams have their boo-boos, but for Tennessee, it's a haunting problem. The Bengals bust the Titans and their injury gremlin in the Upset of the Week.
Green Bay at Washington - W
The bad news keeps coming for the Favres. Just recently Brett lost his brother-in-law in an ATV accident. Now he found out his wife has breast cancer. Deanna is receiving treatment and should be fine in time. Brett could use a pick-me-up and a Packers win would do just that.
Atlanta at Denver - L
Some believe George belongs in Foster's Home for Wannabe O-linemen. But it was legally a clean block by Broncos tackle George Foster. But in a sport that's all about toughness, it is a chump way to stop someone. But all the blame doesn't belong to Foster. The Denver coaches that teach those techniques are at fault as well. Denver will keep doing what gets them wins and the Broncos wrap up another one against the Falcons.
Carolina at Seattle - W
And starting at running back for the Carolina Panthers...Brad Hoover! Pardon the pun on his last name being the same as the vacuum company, but 'Lina's backfield problem sucks. They just said good-bye for the season to DeShawn Foster and Stephen Davis will be out until further notice. Seattle is tough at home so I'll side with the Seahawks.
New England at Pittsburgh - L
The Steelers might wanna hold their tongue. First running back Jerome Bettis says on national television that he wants the Patriots to win against the New York Jets because they want to be the team that ends the streak. Then wide receiver Plaxico Burress says the Pats play by different rules from the rest of the league. Rule one on the playground is don't give the bully reason to come after you. Pittsburgh has the Patriots attention and it won't turn out good for the Steelers.
Oakland at San Diego - W
S.D. has already equaled their win total from last season with their fourth win of the year in just seven weeks. If they keep up this pace, rookie QB Phillip Rivers' baptism by fire could be delayed by as much as a full season. That would make Rivers happy. Those kind of baptisms burn. He'll wait for his baptism by water. In the meantime, the Chargers ride the wave over the Raiders.
San Francisco at Chicago - L
The Bears decided not to sign free agent quarterback Tim Couch and instead will play with rookie 5th-round draft pick Kurt Krenzel under center. He's a smart guy, graduating with a degree of molecular biology. So when Krenzel gets sacked and won't get up, it's not because he's hurt. He's studying the grass. He'll get plenty of study time as the 49ers drop the Bears.
Miami at New York Jets - Monday Night - W
The Dolphins matched their season touchdown total of four in one game last Sunday. Makes one wonder how long it will take for the 'Fins to double eight touchdowns. Getting two against the Jets doesn't sound likely by a flattened Miami squad.
Bye: Cleveland, New Orleans, St. Louis, Tampa Bay
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