| Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 | ||||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins | Fan picks | |||
 27 | Josh Johnson will be making his first NFL start for Tampa Bay in a hostile environment against a testy team that lost to the Lions last week. That's tough going. The Redskins have to turn it around or their season is done. They're a step up from the Bucs in talent. Look for the defense to get some turnovers that lead to points. Result: Washington Redskins 16, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 | 87% | ||
 12 | 13% | |||
| Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots | Fan picks | |||
 31 | We thought we'd be talking about that vaunted New England offense against that great Ravens defense, but the Patriots haven't lived up to the hype. Two years ago, the Ravens should have defeated the Patriots, only to lose on a questionable call. Those were different teams. I think this one will be a shootout for both teams. Tom Brady will hit some big throws, but so will Joe Flacco to keep it close. Result: New England Patriots 27, Baltimore Ravens 21 | 51% | ||
 28 | 49% | |||
| NY Giants at Kansas City Chiefs | Fan picks | |||
 24 | The Giants are playing three consecutive road games, which is usually tough for a team. But this is the Chiefs. Normally this would be an easy pick. It isn't here. The Giants will win, but how focused will they be? Somehow, the Chiefs stay in it. Not win it, but stay in it. Result: NY Giants 27, Kansas City Chiefs 16 | 99% | ||
 17 | 01% Make your picks | |||
| Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars | Fan picks | |||
 28 | The Titans are staring 0-4 in the face if they don't win this one. That would essentially end their season. I don't think that happens. The Jaguars played well at Houston last week, and would love to basically end the Titans' playoff hopes, but it doesn't happen. The Titans find a way to win one. Result: Tennessee Titans 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 37 | 76% | ||
 14 | 24% Make your picks | |||
| Seattle Seahawks at Indianapolis Colts | Fan picks | |||
 34 | The Colts are home after two consecutive road victories. Seattle has lost two straight, so they need this game. But the Colts are too good offensively. We saw that last week against Arizona. Look for Peyton Manning to continue his hot start. Result: Indianapolis Colts 34, Seattle Seahawks 17 | 100% | ||
 17 | 00% | |||
| Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans | Fan picks | |||
 25 | The Raiders have been a disaster on offense. The Texans have been one on defense. Something has to give. I think the Raiders offense will come alive a little. They won't do enough to win the game, but they will keep it close. Houston is way too big a favorite here. Result: Houston Texans 29, Oakland Raiders 6 | 96% | ||
 23 | 04% | |||
| Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns | Fan picks | |||
 24 | The key here is a potential letdown for the Bengals. They beat Pittsburgh last week, so it's natural. But this Bengals team is different. I think the offense will get it going like it did late in the Steelers game. The Browns can't seem to score, and I don't think they will have much success here. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Cleveland Browns 20 | 94% | ||
 10 | 06% Make your picks | |||
| Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears | Fan picks | |||
 27 | Can the Lions carry the momentum of their first victory over to this game? The Bears have won two consecutive games, and Jay Cutler is playing a lot better. Matt Stafford struggled in his only road game, and I think he'll struggle some here. Chicago wins it easily, thanks to some big plays by the defense. Result: Chicago Bears 48, Detroit Lions 24 | 98% | ||
 10 | 02% | |||
| NY Jets at New Orleans Saints | Fan picks | |||
 28 | This is the game of the week. You have the great defense of the Jets matching up against the great offense of the Saints. The Jets blitz a lot. Drew Brees eats up blitzes. He will again in this one. The big key is how the Saints defense plays against Mark Sanchez. I think they rattle him in his second road start. Saints big. Result: New Orleans Saints 24, NY Jets 10 | 86% | ||
 17 | 14% | |||
| Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins | Fan picks | |||
 23 | Chad Henne makes his first start for the Dolphins. It will be interesting to see how he responds. I say he does fine. The ball will go down the field more than it did with Chad Pennington. The way Trent Edwards is playing, Buffalo isn't exactly lighting things up. Henne wins his first start with a long touchdown pass -- or two. Result: Miami Dolphins 38, Buffalo Bills 10 | 31% | ||
 20 | 69% | |||
| St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers | Fan picks | |||
 21 | The Rams are struggling in a big way and might be without Marc Bulger. The 49ers are coming off a tough loss. That means they will be focused. They will also be without Frank Gore, but rookie runner Glenn Coffee is a good player. He'll have success. Look for the 49ers to win going away as they get re-focused after that tough loss last week. Result: San Francisco 49ers 35, St. Louis Rams 0 | 99% | ||
 10 | 01% | |||
| Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos | Fan picks | |||
 27 | Are the Broncos for real? We'll know a lot more after this one. Their defense has played great. And they get a banged-up Dallas offense that could be without its top two backs. Even so, I look for the Cowboys to come into Denver and find a way, even off a short week after playing Monday. I just don't think Denver is as good as their record. Result: Dallas Cowboys 10, Denver Broncos 17 | 70% | ||
 17 | 30% Make your picks | |||
| San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers | Fan picks | |||
 26 | The Steelers have to get it going. At 1-2, they can't afford to lose another. The problem has been the defense in key situations. They haven't had much pressure. That changes in this game against Philip Rivers. The outside rushers, James Harrison and LaMar Woodley, play big here. The Steelers get it going. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 38, San Diego Chargers 28 | 82% | ||
 17 | 18% | |||
| Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 | ||||
| Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings | Fan picks | |||
 23 | The Packers get to face Brett Favre. The hype will be sickening. Can Favre beat his old teammates? Will he make them pay? He won't be the key here. The key will be how well the Green Bay offensive line holds up against the Minnesota defensive line. I say they play well. And Aaron Rodgers will as well. Packers take it in an upset. Result: Green Bay Packers 23, Minnesota Vikings 30 | 21% | ||
 22 | 79% Make your picks | |||
| PRISCO'S WEEKLY WINNING PERCENTAGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | total | ||||||||||||||||
| 75% | 43% | 56% | 78% | 78% | 42% | 61% | 46% | 69% | 60% | 68% | 75% | 68% | 50% | 50% | 56% | 75% | 62% | ||||||||||||||||
| PRISCO'S POSTSEASON WINNING PERCENTAGE | ||||||||
| Wild Card Round | Divisional Playoffs | Conference Championships | Super Bowl | Total | ||||
| 50% | 25% | 100% | 58% | |||||
