Ahh, a normal week. It was a pretty good turnout, all things considered. Here are the results:

Adam Adkins: 9-4-3 (13-15-4)
 Bryan Alsworth: 8-5-3 (24-18-6)
Justin Zeth: 9-4-3 (22-20-6)
The Dragon: 6-7-3 (21-21-6)

The Dragon and Justin have been kind enough to take time out from their vacation and provide me with their picks (albeit without the usual witty commentary). So here we go.

Ravens (-4) at Browns

AA: The Ravens defense isn’t that good, but the Browns are that bad. Ravens.

BA: Even with Baltimore’s huge injury list they’ve got this one in the bag because the Clowns still suck. Ravens.

JZ: Ravens. (Catholic Match Girl Staredown Lock of the Week!)

TD: Ravens.

Bears (-2.5) at Lions

AA: Guys, this is it. Can’t you feel it? The Bears were shredded by Tony Romo last weekend, and Jon Kitna and his 7,000 wide receivers can do it too. Lions.

BA: Hmm… apparently Vegas doesn’t trust Brian Griese all that much. Either they know something I don’t, or they’re just being idiots again (see: Week 3, favoring Chargers by 5.5 in Green Bay). Bears.

JZ: Bears.

TD: Bears. (F**K IT I’M GOIN DEEP LOCK OF THE WEEK)

Packers (-1) at Vikings

AA: Favre can win in the dome, and he will win in the dome. Packers.

BA: Kelly Holcomb still looks like… well… Kelly Holcomb, and Brett Favre is as focused as I’ve ever seen him. The Packers’ defense is absolutely smashing people in the mouth, and Minnesota won’t stand up to that. Packers.

JZ: Packers.

TD: Packers.

Texans (-2.5) at Falcons

AA: Man…pick your poison. Bad Q.B. #1 or Bad Q.B. #2? I’ll take #1. Texans.

BA: The Falcons have a chance here, mainly because Houston will start either Ahman Green, who is still banged up, or Ron Dayne, who is… Ron Dayne. There’s no way I can, in good faith, take the Texans as a road favorite. I’m going to try Atlanta one more time. Byron, get in here before it’s too late. Falcons.

JZ: Falcons.

TD: Falcons.

Jets (-3) at Bills

AA: The Jets are alright, the Mangenius has it going good. Dick Jauron, on the other hand? Not so much. Jets.

BA: There are a lot of road favorites this week, which makes me very uneasy, but I like this one. Mainly because it’s a well-coached defense against a rookie quarterback. Actually I’d probably feel better if it was Losman starting, but either way, I’m going with the Jets.

JZ: Jets.

TD: Jets.

Raiders (+3.5) at Dolphins

AA: Upset Special! Raiders.

BA: Culpepper! Green! It’s the NFL on CBS!!! (Take that, Dragon.) No, but seriously, the Dolphins are just god-awful. I’m pretty sure Oakland can keep this within 4, Daunte or no Daunte. Raiders.

JZ: Dolphins.

TD: Raiders.

Rams (+13) at Cowboys

AA: I really like the Cowboys right now, and with Bulger being hurt, this game might not be close. Cowboys.

BA: Those points would be tempting if Orlando Pace and Steven Jackson were still healthy. Oh hell, who am I kidding, I wouldn’t go anywhere near those points even if world peace depended on it. Cowboys.

JZ: Rams.

TD: Rams.

Seahawks (-2) at 49ers

AA: Give me the Hawks.

BA: The Seacrocks really aren’t all that away from their joke of a home field, but Alex Smith is still Alex Smith regardless of what field he’s playing on. Seahawks.

JZ: 49ers.

TD: Seahawks.

Buccaneers (+3) at Panthers

AA: The Bucs can take Carolina, and an NFC South title is possible. Bucs.

BA: Let’s think about this for a second. David Carr is likely going to start, or at least see significant action. Do you want to take Carr as a favorite? I didn’t think so. Bucs.

JZ: Bucs.

TD: Bucs.

Broncos (+10) at Colts

AA: Ten? Sure. Peyton can do that much. Colts.

BA: Haha… hahaha… BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA!!! 10?! Are you *$#@ing kidding me?! Triple it and we’ll talk. Until then, get your stinkin’ points out of my face. Colts in the F**k It I’m Goin’ Deep LOCK OF THE WEEK.

JZ: Broncos.

TD: Colts.

Chiefs (+11.5) at Chargers

AA: The Chargers are in need of a big game, and this is it. Herm doesn’t stand a chance, even against a guy named “Norv.” Chargers.

BA: See my previous pick, but you might want to replace triple with quadruple. The Chargers may be a poorly coached team, but they are actually a talented football team. The Chiefs are a poorly coached team, and they are… not very talented at all. Chargers.

JZ: Chiefs.

TD: Chargers.

Steelers (-5.5) at Cardinals

AA: Well, Leinart sucks, Warner’s old enough to be a grandpa (37 is the new 55, man!) and Ken Whisenhunt hasn’t a clue what’s going on. Ah. We almost forgot how fun it was to watch the Cardinals. Steelers.

BA: Warner Time may have worked once, but it ain’t gonna work twice, and the Pittsburgh D is not afraid of Matt Leinart at this stage either. Steelers.

JZ: Cardinals.

TD: Steelers.

Eagles (-2.5) at Giants

AA: The Eagles got hot last week, and I fully expect them to run over the Giants, who didn’t deserve to win last week. Eagles.

BA: Alright, so Eli had his requisite good game. That happens about four times a season. It’s in his contract — I pointed this out last year. It won’t happen again, because Philadelphia is still pretty much the best team in the NFC. Eagles.

JZ: Giants.

TD: Eagles.

Patriots (-7.5) at Bengals

AA: Massacre, anyone? As Bill Simmons put it, it’s “Bill Belicheck and Tom Brady versus Chuck Bresnahan.” Patriots.

BA: Call me crazy, but I think Carson can get into a shootout on his own field and keep it within a touchdown, even against Tom Brady. Bengals.

JZ: Bengals.

TD: Bengals.