CHALKS & amp; 'DOGS | Pro picks

Minnesota (- 4) at Green Bay: The Vikings probably will be without Randy Moss again. After trying to play with his sore hamstring in the two previous games. Moss has been the difference in some big wins in Green Bay. Without him ... PACKERS, 27-21
Pittsburgh (- 3 1/2) at Cleveland: The opening line on this game was 51/2 and the early money on the Browns is a product of the obvious: a feeling the Steelers will let down after becoming the first NFL team ever with consecutive wins over unbeaten opponents this late in the season. Still, in a historic rivalry, save the letdown for later. STEELERS, 21-10
Philadelphia (- 6 1/2) at Dallas (Monday night): The Eagles' loss in Pittsburgh put southeast Pennsylvania and south Jersey into panic mode. Take a lesson from the Patriots. EAGLES, 40-22.
Tampa Bay (+ 3 1/2) at Atlanta: If anyone can challenge the Falcons in the NFC South, it's probably the Bucs, who have found more offense with Brian Griese at quarterback. The Falcons are rested, but haven't played very well at home. BUCS, 17-16
Seattle (+ 1) at St. Louis: The Rams sent the Seahawks on a three-game skid when they met in Seattle. The Rams are skidding now. SEAHAWKS, 31-30
Buffalo (+ 8) at New England: In winning 22 of their last 23, the Patriots have won only twice by more than 14 points. One was last week and one was 31-0 in this game last season. PATRIOTS, 27-20
Baltimore (- 1 1/2) at New York Jets: Quincy Carter, who replaces Chad Pennington, will need his mobility against the Ravens' defense. RAVENS, 17-9
Chicago (off) at Tennessee: The off is for Steve McNair's bruised chest. With a week off, he should play and do better than Kurt Warner did against the Bears last week. TITANS, 20-9
Houston (+ 9 1/2) at Indianapolis: Indianapolis doesn't stop anyone well enough to win by 91/2. COLTS, 31-26
Detroit (+ 3) at Jacksonville: Tough to figure with Leftwich out. JAGUARS, 9-7
Kansas City (- 4 1/2) at New Orleans: Talk about no defense. CHIEFS, 45-42
New York Giants (- 2 1/2) at Arizona:
The Cardinals are decent at home. No Strahan for the Giants ... CARDINALS, 22-20
Cincinnati (+ 3) at Washington: Clinton Portis might not throw this week, but he should run forever against the Bengals' defense. REDSKINS 20-13
Carolina (+ 1) at San Francisco: Rattay will put up points. 49ERS, 30-26
XLast week: 7-7 (spread), 8-6 (straight up); Season: 67-61-2 (spread), 84-46 (straight up)
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