Miami at New York Giants (-9.5)
The Dolphins blew a 15-point lead in three minutes last week, signed J.P. Losman (who could play if the Giants further injure Matt Moore) and kept Tony Sparano as coach after last week's debacle; three key signs of a team that has emerged as the favorite in the race for Andrew Luck.
Indianapolis at Tennessee (-8.5)
Possibly the first time in history a team that lost by 34 the previous week is favored by more than a touchdown in its next game. All courtesy of the 2011 Indianapolis Colts!
Jacksonville (+9.5) at Houston
What's the next thing you automatically do after the Texans come off a big win in the Gary Kubiak era? Pick against them in the next game, of course.
Minnesota at Carolina (-3.5)
Cam Newton has been a covering machine this year, leading the Panthers to covers in six of the team's first seven games. Among the most notable were the touchdown against the Packers with 37 seconds left in Week 2, and the touchdown against the Bears with four seconds left in Week 4. This time, no backdoor cover necessary.
St. Louis at New Orleans (-13.5)
As a known bragger, I would like to use this space to mention that I had DeMarco Murray in my fantasy lineup for his explosion last week against the Rams. 253 yards! one TD! Wooo!! (You'll be hearing about this for the next year, at least).
Arizona at Baltimore (-12.5)
The last time Kevin Kolb played the Ravens, he was replacing a benched Donovan McNabb and threw two interceptions, with one being returned for a touchdown. Expect more of the same this Sunday. A lot more of the same.
Washington (+5) at Buffalo
Those we call the Canadians get to see the second start for John Beck, which should go a little bit better than the first thanks to the fact he is going up against one of the league's worst pass defenses. The backdoor cover will be in play!
New England (-2.5) at Pittsburgh
Never go against Tom Brady in Pittsburgh. Never go against Tom Brady in Pittsburgh. Never go against Tom Brady in Pittsburgh.
Cleveland at San Francisco (-9)
The last time the Browns made the trip out West, they were down 24-3 to the Oakland Raiders before Kyle Boller came in for the injured Jason Campbell and Cleveland put up a few late touchdowns for the 24-17 loss. This time, there will be no Boller to help out one of the league's most boring teams in recent memory.
Cincinnati at Seattle (+3)
Detroit at Denver (+3)
Excuse me while I pray to Tim Tebow's god that the home-field advantage in these two games is enough to keep the clearly inferior teams within a field goal of Cincy and Detroit.
Dallas (+3.5) at Philadelphia
Wait a second: DeMarco Murray! 253 yards! one TD!
San Diego at Kansas City (+3.5)
After Jacksonville-Baltimore and Jets-Miami the past two weeks and Minnesota-Green Bay upcoming, this Monday night game will feel like, you know, a game worthy of being played on Monday night.
