WEEK 7

Six game pique my interest this week...

Bengals (H) O/U @ 14 vs. Steelers

DeVoodoo's pick: OVER

The Bengals desperately need a first win, so expect a colossal effort against the hated Steelers. Cinncy's offense may not get 14 points by themselves, but look for additional points to come from defense, special teams, or both. 

Cowboys  -7.5  Rams (H)

DeVoodoo's pick: Rams

The Cowboys have lost a lot of their early season mojo. Romo's got a busted pinkie finger (no official word yet on his playing status), Pacman is history, T.O. is huffing and puffing, and the desperate addition of Roy Williams is only going to make things worse in this already volatile locker room. Meanwhile, the Rams have been energized by interim head coach Jim Haslett. I'll take the home team getting all those tasty points.

Saints  +3  Panthers (H)

DeVoodoo's pick: Panthers

The Panthers are pissed after last week's blowout loss at the hands of Tampa Bay. I think they'll use that angst to play exceptionally violent football against a finesse oriented Saints team. Sheer intimidation should earn them victory.

Jets  -3  Raiders (H)

DeVoodoo's pick: Jets

I'll pretty much take any NFL team only giving three points to the silly Raiders.

Browns  +7  Redskins (H)

DeVoodoo's pick: Browns

The Browns aren't as good as they were last year, but they're not as bad as they've been this year, either (if that makes any sense). The Redskins are just the opposite — not as good as their current record would lead you to believe. 

Colts  -1.5  Packers (H)

DeVoodoo's pick: Colts

To be honest with you, I'm wavering on this pick. I like it less and less, but I made the play because I think the Colts are starting to gel, and Manning doesn't get many opportunities to play at Lambeau Field — for someone who honors the history of the game as much as he does, I think he'll try to make the most of his time on one of football's most hallowed grounds.