Us vs. Them

So a certain sports editor dropped the ball last week and decided not to pick. You know I would’ve gone with the Colts, Falcons, Patriots and Giants, right? There were 3-1’s all around last week. Marcus and Nicholas put Us over .500 for the first time 23-21. Jeff Watts kept you all alive at 21-15. We’re coming, though.

Raj Sethi (2-2 last week, 6-6 overall)
N.Y. Giants at Dallas
Kurt Warner has risen from the grave, Tiki Barber is actually holding onto the ball, and the ‘Boys offense has been anything but impressive. Giants
Carolina at Denver
The Broncos D doesn’t get nearly the credit it deserves, and the Panthers are on the verge of falling apart. Broncos
St. Louis at Seattle
The Seahawks have had an extra week to prepare for this game. Seattle will prove that they are for real and take care of business at home. Seahawks
Tennessee at Green Bay
Make no mistake: Brett Favre isn’t playing through the effects of his concussion just to continue his consecutive games started streak. He’s playing to end the Packers’ inexplicable woes in Lambeau Field. Green Bay

Marcus Hudgins (3-1, 7-5)
N.Y. Giants at Dallas
Dallas’s D will be too much for the G-Men to overcome. NY’s pass protection is in question due to the Cowboys’ formidable defensive line. Cowboys
Carolina at Denver
The Panthers will have too much to handle facing Denver’s defense. Looking good at home this year, expect the Broncos to shut down Carolina. Broncos
St. Louis at Seattle
My gut tells me Rams’ QB Marc Bulger could go big against the Seahawks fishy secondary, but the Rams will most likely win in a low scoring contest.
Tennessee at Green Bay
These two teams look equal on paper, yet McNair’s injury may be just the window Green Bay needs to capitalize. Packers

Nicholas’ Picks
Giants at Dallas
Giants have proved me wrong twice so far this year. Think that’s enough to make me stop picking against them? HECK NO! I am convinced Parcells can win any game he wants. Cowboys
Carolina at Denver
If you see a Redskin fan, ask them how they are enjoying the trade of Champ Bailey for Clinton Portis now. Bailey is playing his signature shutdown corner defense, and the Denver offense is scoring enough points to eek out wins. Carolina looked awful in the second half against Atlanta. Hope they’re bringing their own oxygen to Mile High. BRONCOS!
St. Louis at Seattle
Bulger makes mistakes, the Rams’ defense gives up inopportune scoring drives, and Mike Martz makes almost as bad coaching decisions as Joe Gibbs. Seahawks
Tennessee v. Green Bay
Brett Favre is another concussion away from retirement, and Steve McNair is always banged up. Lambeau Field doesn’t scare anyone. Titans RB Kris Brown runs for three touchdowns in this blowout. Titans

Julian Benbow (na, 6-2)
N.Y. Giants at Dallas
The Giants were supposed to win much more than three games all season. What’s this three-game winning streak nonsense? Cowboys.
Carolina at Denver
I’d be a mile high if I picked the Panthers. Broncos
St. Louis at Seattle
The Rams had 33 carries last week and they call it a great game. Shaun Alexander has 33 carries and he calls it practice. Seahawks
Tennessee at Green Bay
I’m having a hard time typing this with my fingers crossed, but if Favre plays I’ll take the Pack. They’ve got to win sometime.

Brandon Hawkins
Sophomore
Favorite team: Ravens
Giants over Cowboys
Panthers over Broncos
Seahawks over Rams
Packers over Titans

Hassan Rahim
Sophomore
Favorite team: Eagles
Cowboys over Giants
Broncos over Panthers
Rams over Seahawks
Titans over Packers

Andrew Minnick
Sophomore
Favorite Team: Redskins
Cowboys over Giants
Broncos over Panthers
Seahawks over Rams
Packers over Titans

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