CHALKS & amp; 'DOGS Pro picks


October 30, 2004 at 12:00a.m.


New England (-3) at Pittsburgh: The Patriots almost never dominate, they just always win. Could their run end in Pittsburgh? The Steelers are at home and rested, coming off a bye week. STEELERS, 17-16
Baltimore (+8.5) at Philadelphia: Another upset possibility, even with Jamal Lewis still suspended. But Baltimore probably will be without Jonathan Ogden, too, allowing the Eagles to put even more pressure on the struggling Kyle Boller. EAGLES, 17-10
Miami (+7) at N.Y. Jets (Monday night): Before the Dolphins beat the Rams, David Bowens said he expected them to win their final 10 games. Sorry. JETS, 19-11
Indianapolis (-2.5) at Kansas City: The Chiefs never stopped the Colts last season. The Colts don't stop many people either. COLTS, 45-42
Atlanta (+6.5) at Denver: Another AFC West team that can run against the Falcons. Not 56 points this week, but ... BRONCOS, 27-17
New York Giants (+7) at Minnesota: After the Giants beat the 6-0 Vikings at the Metrodome last season, Mike Tice said: "This game has concerned me over the years, because we don't match up well against the Giants." GIANTS, 30-28
Jacksonville (+2) at Houston: The Jaguars can't always win in the final minute ... TEXANS, 16-14
Detroit (+3) at Dallas: The road is suddenly magic for the Lions. LIONS, 24-20
Green Bay (-2.5) at Washington: The Packers' two best DBs might not play, but does that matter against Mark Brunell? PACKERS, 20-9
Cincinnati (+4) at Tennessee: Steve McNair's chest injury is the Titans' biggest concern. Assume he won't play. Or won't play well. BENGALS, 20-14
Carolina (+8) at Seattle: With all the Panthers' problems, another Seahawks loss is inconceivable. Or is it? SEAHAWKS, 22-16
Oakland (+5) at San Diego: The Chargers can make the playoffs. CHARGERS, 31-22
Arizona (+3) at Buffalo: The Cardinals have lost three road games by a total of 13 points. BILLS, 13-9
San Francisco (+2) at Chicago: Tim Rattay is an NFL quarterback. Craig Krenzel, Jonathan Quinn and Chad Hutchinson aren't. 49ERS, 10-6
XLast week: 5-9 (spread), 8-6 (straight up); Season: 51-49-2 (spread), 67-35 (straight up)
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