Saturday, November 20, 2004
N.Y. Giants (+ 21/2) at Atlanta: Ben Roethlisberger's success aside, the perception of rookie quarterbacks is they cost their team almost a field goal, especially when they have a leaky offensive line and are facing a good pass rush. Both teams are like most of the league -- unpredictable. GIANTS, 20-19
New England (- 3) at Kansas City (Monday night): Another one of those Monday nighters that looked good on paper when it was scheduled. The Patriots play fast and loose now that the burden of the streak is off. PATRIOTS, 34-20
Indianapolis (- 7) at Chicago: Lovie Smith should be a coach of the year candidate for winning three straight with Craig Krenzel at QB. But he doesn't have Brian Urlacher on his side, and Peyton Manning plays for the other guys. COLTS, 27-17
Pittsburgh (- 41/2) at Cincinnati: The Steelers keep the hammer down. STEELERS, 27-13
Washington (+ 101/2) at Philadelphia: The Redskins' defense can control the Eagles to a point. But that Washington offense ... EAGLES, 23-6
Dallas (+ 8) at Baltimore: The way the Cowboys are playing defense, even the plodding Ravens' offense can score. RAVENS, 24-13
Green Bay (- 3) at Houston: Another offensive challenge for the Texans, who have allowed 80 points in their last two games. PACKERS, 34-27
Denver (- 4) at New Orleans: Who knows with the Saints, but ... BRONCOS, 31-20
San Diego (- 4) at Oakland: There's no reason for a San Diego slide here. CHARGERS, 37-27
Tennessee (off) at Jacksonville: David Garrard will be a big-time QB some day. JAGUARS, 20-3
New York Jets (pick 'em) at Cleveland: No trick plays, Herman. JETS, 22-20
Detroit (+ 71/2) at Minnesota: The Vikings' losing streak ends here. VIKINGS, 27-20
St. Louis (- 1) at Buffalo: Remember that the Rams are the only team to lose to Miami. BILLS, 24-20
Miami (+ 10) at Seattle: The Seahawks might be as unpredictable as the Rams. But they won't lose to the Dolphins. SEAHAWKS, 24-13
San Francisco (+ 8) at Tampa Bay: The 49ers are fighting for the No. 1 draft pick. BUCS, 27-10
Arizona (off) at Carolina: "Off" is for Jake Delhomme. "Coach of the Year" is for Dennis Green if Cards make playoffs. CARDINALS, 20-17
XLast week: 4-10 (spread), 8-6 (straight up). Season: 71-71-2 (spread), 92-52 (straight up)
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