Last week I endured my second losing week in the NFL for the season (3-4 both times). My season figure dropped to 56-34-1 (62.2%). I finished off a disappointing college regular season, my worst over the past five seasons) with a 2-3 week leaving my total at 58-56-4 (50.9%). I hoping to redeem myself during the bowl season to finish the NCAA year on high note. I will bounce back this week in the NFL.

NFL:

(1.) Houston (+3.5) v. Tampa Bay

I'm really impressed with the Bucs this season, as well as, the Texans. I expected the Texans to be a terrible team this season and despite their numerous injuries they have played pretty well. The Bucs are on a roll and could have easily won two of the games they lost. However, the Bucs are due for a loss and I expect the Texans to play a strong game at home.

Pick: Texans by 3

Result: Texans 28, Bucs 14 (Win)

(2.) Carolina (+10.5) at Jacksonville

I love this Jacksonville team and feel they could really make some noise come playoff time. The Jags are built to play stong defense and run the ball, which rarely leads to blowouts. Carolina has been terrible of late, but I think they will hang around in this one. The Jags will get the job done and are never really be in jeopary of the loss, but the Panthers cover the number.

Pick: Jaguars by 7

Result: Jags 37, Panthers 6 (Loss)

(3.) Buffalo (-7) v. Miami

The Dolphins are terrible as evident by their performance last week versus the Jets. I still the Dolphins will win a game this season, but it will probably be a game that comes out nowhere. Some "experts" are giving the Dolphins a shot this week, so this won't be the one. I like the Bills to add to the horrid season of the Dolphins.

Pick: Bills by 10

Resul: Bills 38, Dolphins 17 (Win)

(Blowout of the Week) Dallas (-10.5) at Detroit

The Lions have officially folded this season. Dallas still remebers blowing a shot at the NFC East during the last week of the season versus Detroit last year. The Cowboys will roll in this one and add to the abysmal finish of the Lions season .

Pick: Cowboys by 17

Result: Cowboys 28, Lions 27 (Loss)

(Upset Special) Pittsburgh (+10.5) at New England

The Patriots have come back to Earth over the past few weeks. The Patriots have a lot of holes on defense and struggle to run the ball, however they may be the best passing offense the NFL have ever seen. I'm expecting the Steelers to play a great game in this one and end the Pats dream of an unbeaten season.

Pick: Steelers by 6

Result: Patriots 34, Steelers 13 (Loss)

(Over 38) Carolina at Jacksonville

As stated above I think Carolina will show up and put a few points on the board, while the Jags will play yet another strong game at home. This combination will push the score over for the game.

Result: 43 points -- Jags 37, Panthers 6 (Win)

(Over 35.5) Miami at Buffalo

Miami can't seem to stop anyone and the Bills are playing solid ball at this point in the season. This is a big rivalry so the Dolphins won't roll over easily and should have some fight to them. The Bills should close it out late covering the side and the total.

Result: 55 points -- Bills 38, Dolphins 17 (Win)

Other Games:

1. Tennessee over San Diego by 4....the Chargers struggle on the road
2. Seattle over Arizona by 8....the West is won after this win
3. Minnesota over SF by 10....are the Vikings actually going to make the playoffs
4. Washington over Chicago by 7....after a tough loss last week the Skins play a great game
5. Kansas City over Denver by 3...the Broncos are terrible and Shanahan might be the most overrated coach in the NFL
6. Green Bay over Oakland by 8...the Raiders are slowly coming together
7. NY Jets over Cleveland by 3...the Browns are fading out of the playoff picture
8. Cincinnati over St. Louis by 5...the Bengals are a TD favorite?
9. Indianapolis over Baltimore by 6...the Ravens play another strong game but fall short again
10. New Orleans over Atlanta by 11...the Saints are done after blowing last weeks game.
11. NY Giants over Philadelphia by 7...the McNabb era is over -- Chicago in 08?