?Apparently, I wasn't the only one who did good last week. Given that 12 of 16 favorites covered last week, the oddsmakers took it in the shorts last week. That's too bad! Speaking of Vegas, I've always wondered why they don't have a pro sports team, and listening to ESPN radio this morning, I actually heard what I think the reason is - no major sport wants a team where the focus would be on the odds. Any team in Vegas would have that focus.

Anyway, that's not what I'm here for. Let's look at this week's games.

• Chicago vs. Pittsburgh (-6) (30.5 O/U): Ok. Pittsburgh has a three game losing streak, and apparently Roethlisberger's thumb is about to fall off. Chicago has an eight game winning streak. Yet, Pittsburgh is the favorite - and not just the favorite, but by 6 points!
• Cleveland vs. Cincinnati (-12) (43 O/U): 9 of 16 games have a spread of more than a touchdown. If this holds, this weekend should see a plethora of blowouts! This one should be.
• Houston vs. Tennessee (-6.5) (44.5 O/U): Houston can't win. Why? They want Reggie Bush!
• Indianapolis (-8) vs. Jacksonville* (42 O/U): This is just about the only decent game this weekend. There's other good games, but this is the only one that has the combo of scoring and good teams.
• New England (-3.5) vs. Buffalo (37 O/U): New England won't miss the playoffs this year, but playing the other AFC East teams shouldn't count! They basically get in by default.
• Oakland (-2.5) vs. New York Jets (37 O/U): The Jets really need to start blowing some games, don't you think? Would Lienert or Young look good in a Jets uniform? I'm not confident that Pennington will be back, and even if he is, will he stay back?
• St. Louis* vs. Minnesota (-6.5) (45 O/U): I'm officially on the Vikings bandwagon, although I'm pretty sure Vikings used ships.
• Tampa Bay vs. Carolina (-5.5) (37 O/U): The other solid match up of the week - except there won't be much scoring here.
• New York Giants (-9) vs. Philadelphia* (37 O/U): Philly should have just stayed the course and lost the NFC title game last year. Now, in order to fill their role, I think the NFL offices require that the Super Bowl winner misses the playoffs in the next season. One more note: I think the Eagles should "listen" to Owens and give him a reprieve on his deactivation. McNabb is gone, and now Westbrook is done for the year too. I think it's time to activate Terrell and make him play! Oh the irony!
• San Francisco vs. Seattle (-15.5) (43 O/U): After the 42-0 drubbing the Seahawks gave to the Eagles, does anyone doubt they won't do the same thing against the 49ers?
• Washington (-3.5) vs. Arizona (40 O/U): I have troubles having any kind of excitement about this game. I'm sure it matters to someone. Just no one I know.
• Baltimore vs. Denver (-14) (40 O/U): Denver should slaughter the Ravens.
• Kansas City vs. Dallas (-3) (43.5 O/U): K.C. isn't a favorite? Really? [NOTE: everytime I say this, the favorite comes out on top. I'm sure this week'll be no different.]
• Miami vs. San Diego (-13.5) (44.5 O/U): Tomlinson is hurting. Do you even bother playing him? And if you go up early, why bother keeping him in?
• Detroit vs. Green Bay (-5.5) (36 O/U): The Frozen Tundra! That's about the only draw for this one.
• New Orleans vs. Atlanta (-10.5) (43.5 O/U): Just one more MNF premiere match up, right? I can't wait for the ability to change this game!

Check back early next week for results.