Picking NFL Week 8 – By Sir Ronald Swanson [Updated 11/1/10: Ron goes 8 – 5, hooray!]

[Ed. Note on 11/1/2010 – Ron goes 8-5 in week 8. Check it out. Yay!]

On the bright side, six teams have byes this week, so that’s three games I can’t get wrong:

Yes – SAN FRANCISCO PK Denver

Denver’s defense should fix what’s been ailing the 49ers, with SF getting the win.

No – DALLAS 6 1/2 Jacksonville

Kitna should have enough weapons to work with to help the Cowboys take this one by 7.

Yes – DETROIT 2 1/2 Washington

The Lions should be ready after their bye week.

No – NY JETS 5 1/2 Green Bay

The Packers are just too beat up to keep it close in this one.

Yes – ST LOUIS 3 Carolina

The Rams should get it done at home.

Yes – CINCINNATI 2 Miami

The Bengals are tough to predict, the Dolphins have been the more consistent team and should cover on the road.

No – KANSAS CITY 8 Buffalo

The Bills played a fine game against the Ravens last week, but KC is looking good at home. Chiefs to cover.

No – SAN DIEGO 3 1/2 Tennessee

The Titans are playing winning football and the Chargers are not.

Yes – ARIZONA 3 Tampa Bay

The Cardinals offense is a mess. Tampa continues their good season.

Yes – OAKLAND 2 1/2 Seattle

This is a meaningful game in the division and Oakland continues their roll.

Yes – NEW ENGLAND 5 Minnesota

The Vikings are not in good shape heading into this one. Moss should have a good game, but it won’t be enough.

No – Pittsburgh PK NEW ORLEANS

Not the defense that NO wants to see right now. Have to take the Steelers this week.

Yes – INDIANAPOLIS 5 1/2 Houston

Manning on Monday night is reason enough to favor the beat up Colts.

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Year to date (updated 11/1/2010 to include week 8):

RS = 32 – 55