CHALKS & amp; 'DOGS \ Pro Picks

Seattle (+ 6) at N.Y. Jets: Chad Pennington is playing with an injured throwing shoulder. It showed last week in Pittsburgh, when he threw three interceptions in what might have been his worst game since he became a starter. Seattle's defense is certainly spotty, but Giants Stadium is usually windy at this time of year, which could accentuate Pennington's shoulder problems. AFC factor ... JETS, 24-20
Baltimore (+ 8) at Indianapolis: Tony Dungy wants Peyton Manning to get the TD pass record out of the way so the Colts can concentrate on the playoffs. Not that easy against the Ravens. COLTS, 27-23
Minnesota (- 3) at Detroit: The only thing predictable about the Vikings is that they lose late in the season. LIONS, 22-20
Jacksonville (+ 3.5) at Green Bay: "We should feel good about this win, but we're not good enough to feel that good," Brett Favre said after the Packers edged Detroit last week. They're good enough for Jacksonville, though. PACKERS, 16-14
Dallas (+ 12.5) at Philadelphia: The Eagles clinch home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs. EAGLES, 33-17
San Diego (- 10) at Cleveland: The streak goes on. CHARGERS, 31-10
Buffalo (- 1.5) at Cincinnati: Jon Kitna is a more than capable stand-in for Carson Palmer. But the Bills are hot and can run. BILLS, 31-23
St. Louis (- 3) at Arizona: Chris Chandler won't throw six interceptions, but ... CARDINALS, 20-17
Denver (+ 1) at Kansas City: With the Chiefs' offense, one Jake Plummer mistake could kill Denver's playoff hopes. He'll make at least two. CHIEFS, 27-24
New Orleans (+ 7.5) at Tampa Bay: Both teams should be out of the playoffs. But only the loser is. BUCS, 28-23
Houston (+ 1) at Chicago: The AFC factor again. TEXANS, 18-15
Tennessee (+ 2.5) at Oakland: Billy Volek isn't bad. RAIDERS, 31-30
New England (- 9.5) at Miami (Monday night): Only two of the Dolphins' 11 losses are by more than 10 points, one of them by 14 in Foxboro. Make it three. PATRIOTS, 20-7.
XLast week: 5-11 (spread), 12-4 (straight up). Season: 97-107-4 (spread), 137-71 (straight up).
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