Week 8 picks

DEN +1.5 @ SF
Mike: SF. So here we have two teams both desperate for a win, both from the Western United States and what does the NFL do? Ships them to London. For one of these teams, it'll be the longest, saddest flight home in the history of the NFL. I'm picking San Francisco since Troy Smith will be bringing a new element and energy to the field.
Joe: SF. I love everything about San Francisco.........
Final: SF by 8 (J1-0, M1-0). How about Heisman Trophy Winner Troy Smith? He just bought himself another start.

JAX +6.5 @ DAL
Mike: DAL. Is losing Tony Romo for the season the best thing that could have happened to the Cowboys? If you're a Dallas running back, that answer is Yes.
Joe: DAL. Powder blue makes me happy.
Final: JAX by 18. (J1-1, M1-1). The threat of Trent Edwards must have kicked David Garrard into gear.

WASH +2.5 @ DET
Mike: DET. Here's a line I don't understand. The 1-5 Lions are a favorite over the 4-3 Redskins. Records can be deceiving, I suppose. And I'm taking the bait. Lions win big.
Joe: DET. More powder blue.
Final: DET by 12. (J2-1, M2-1). You benched McNabb in the final two minutes? Coach Shanahan has some 'splainin' to do.

GB +6 @ NYJ
Mike: GB. No team is more over-rated than the other team from New Jersey.
Joe: NYJ. I looooove me some Jets.
Final: GB by 9. (J2-2, M3-1). Take heart, Rex, there's still the post-game buffet.

CAR +3 @ STL
Mike: STL. The Matt Moore era continues. Poorly. The Sam Bradford era continue. Wisely.
Joe: STL. The Rams might be the best team in the NFC...........
Final: STL by 10. (J3-2, M4-1). Steven Jackson's finally seeing the light at the end of a long, losing tunnel.

MIA +2 @ CIN
Mike: MIA. The AFC North is a division of the Haves and the Have Nots.
Joe: CIN. With Ochocinco and T.O., how can things go wrong??????
Final: MIA by 8. (J3-3, M5-1). The Bengals are the definition of disappointment.

BUF +7.5 @ KC
Mike: KC. Everybody beats on Buffalo.
Joe: KC. Chiefs might be the best team in the AFC.............
Final: KC by 3. (J3-4, M5-2). The Bills had their shot in OT and missed the chipshot.

TEN +3 @ SD
Mike: TEN. The Vincenator is back which is good news for the Chargers and my fantasy football team.
Joe: TEN. The Chargers are horrible........... Horrible...........
Final: SD by 8. (J3-5, M5-3). And Vince gets hurt. Again.

TB +3 @ AZ
Mike: TB. I can't think of a worse team that I like less than the Bucs. But the Cardinals might not win another game this year. Will Derek be back next week? I say yes.
Joe: TB. The Cardinals are horrible............ Horrible............
Final: TB by 3. (J4-5, M6-3). Where have I seen Derek Anderson throw a game losing interception before?

SEA +2.5 @ OAK
Mike: OAK. A huge win for Raider Nation last week. They keep it going with Cablevision in Seattle.
Joe: OAK. Al Davis is so old and scary that ghosts dress up like him for halloween...........
Final: OAK by 30. (J5-4, M7-3). What the heck is up with the Raiders? Wow!

MIN +5 @ NE
Mike: NE. It's the End of the World, as Brett Knows It.
Joe: NE. Speaking of halloween the patriots sure do like pumpkkins.............
Final: NE by 10. (J6-5, M8-3). Brett gets 8 stitches to the chin but I bet he's still back next week.

PIT +0 @ NO
Mike: PIT. Did the Saints sell their soul to the witch doctor last season? Or will the magic return on Sunday night in time to save the season? Not until Reggie is back...
Joe: NO. Its always halloween in the big easy...........
Final: NO by 10. (J7-5, M8-4) That'll teach me for changing my pick.

HOU +5.5 @ IND
Mike: IND. I don't usually care about the AFC South but this will be a fun, important game to watch.
Joe: IND.. Peyton Manning might be the best quarterback in that family
Final: IND by 13. (J8-5, M9-4). This was a no-brainer.

New Standings
Joe 59-54-4
Mike 58-55-4