I picked the Bears last week and they easily cruised to a 30-6 victory, extremely close to my predicted score of 28-6.
Last week was fairly upset free except for the Panthers topping the Cardinals but I doubt many, if any people took the Cardinals in your suicide pool.
This week is no different from any week so far this season, with plenty of options for your suicide pick. Now onto this week’s pick:
Teams already used:
Week 1: Seattle Seahawks: Win
Week 2: Green Bay Packers: Loss
Week 3: Baltimore Ravens: Win
Week 4: New York Giants Win
Week 5: Dallas Cowboys Win
Week 6: Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Week 7: Carolina Panthers Loss
Week 8: Chicago Bears Win
The pick for week 9 is the Atlanta Falcons
After a promising 4-1 start the Falcons have taken a step back the past two weeks and now stand at 4-3. There really is no shame is the recent skid though because they have lost on the road at Dallas and New Orleans, two of the leagues premier teams. This week they get the perfect remedy for their woes, the Washington Redskins
It is no secret about the turmoil going on the nation’s capital now. The team is in complete disarray and despite winning two games is no question one of the worst teams in the league. Their two wins have come against the win less Buccaneers and the one win Rams and they have given the Lions and Chiefs their first and only win of the season. The decision to give play calling duties to Sherman Lewis proved no difference against the Eagles and Lewis can’t suddenly make Jason Campbell into a quality starting quarterback.
On Monday Night Football last week we saw the Michael Turner of last season for the first time. He looked fast in getting to the outside and displayed his power, shouldering through multiple defenders. He has scored a touchdown in six straight games and that streak should continue this week. The ‘Skins rank in the bottom ten of the league in rush defense and we could see Turner run wild against them.
The Falcons gave the Saints a run for their money last week and for a while there it looked like they were going to pull the upset. I see the Falcons getting back on track here and they easily dismantle the Redskins.
Final Score: Falcons 35 Redskins 10
In case you have used the Falcons here are some other teams I like this week:
Packers over the Buccaneers- The Pack would be my pick if I hadn’t taken them before. Rookie Josh Freeman makes his NFL debut this week.
Seahawks over the Lions- At home against the lowly Lions.
49ers over the Titans- Played the Colts very tight and need to win this game.
