CHALKS & amp; 'DOGS | Pro picks
Indianapolis (-51/2) at Cincinnati: Two years ago, Kansas City went into Cincinnati with a 9-0 record, and left 9-1. So the Bengals have some experience at what they face when Indianapolis, the NFL's only unbeaten team, comes to town. Reason and a tough finishing schedule say the Colts will lose a game or two. Or even three if they decide to tank one at the end, when everything is clinched. But it also says it's probably not this week, even though these Bengals (7-2) are far superior to the 2003 Cincinnati team that finished 8-8. ... COLTS, 24-17
Tampa Bay (+6) at Atlanta: The Falcons should be angry after an awful loss to Green Bay. It won't matter this week whether Jon Gruden goes for 2. FALCONS, 23-12
Philadelphia (+71/2) at New York Giants: Both teams have to bounce back from horrible losses. With Mike McMahon in for Donovan McNabb ... GIANTS, 21-16
Carolina (-3) at Chicago: The Panthers are a little apprehensive about playing in cold weather. They'll survive. PANTHERS, 17-9
Detroit (+8) at Dallas: The two Thanksgiving home teams. The Cowboys are quirky. The Lions are quirkier. COWBOYS, 24-11
Minnesota (+31/2) at Green Bay: The Vikings won't get three return TDs again. PACKERS, 31-30
Oakland (+6) at Washington: The Raiders score on the last play and make a 2-pointer as Norv Turner sticks it to Dan "The Fan" Snyder, his old boss. RAIDERS, 28-27
Buffalo (+10) at San Diego: The Bills got beaten 38-17 in Oakland. The Chargers are better than the Raiders. CHARGERS 39-17.
Pittsburgh (off) at Baltimore: Off because no one knows who plays QB for Pittsburgh. Try Randle El. STEELERS, 16-15
New Orleans (+10) at New England: Patriots castoff Antowain Smith is averaging 4.8 yards per carry while the Pats play a fullback at tailback. PATRIOTS, 38-23
Seattle (-121/2) at San Francisco: The 49ers keep it close at home. But not too close. SEAHAWKS, 31-13
New York Jets (+13) at Denver: The Jets have 10 players on injured reserve. BRONCOS, 27-9
Arizona (+9) at St. Louis: Kurt Warner's first trip back to the Dome that made him famous. RAMS, 28-10
Jacksonville (-4) at Tennessee: Another step on the Jags' quiet playoff push. JAGUARS, 19-13
Kansas City (-6) at Houston: Seems like upset time. TEXANS, 16-12
Miami (+3) at Cleveland: Saban and Crennel are both former Belichick defensive coordinators. CRENNEL, 19-18
XLast week: 6-8 (spread) 9-5 (straight up); Season 60-82-2 (spread) 93-51 (straight up)
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