CHALKS & ’DOGS Pro Picks

Pittsburgh (+ 13) at New England: That the Patriots are no longer dominant shouldn’t be a surprise. So the home field might not mean as much, especially against the Steelers, who run a lot more than the Patriots. On the other hand, all three of Pittsburgh’s losses are on the road. PATRIOTS, 30-13.

Cleveland (- 3 1/2) at New York Jets: Are the Jets really getting better or was it just Miami? BROWNS 42-41

Dallas (- 10 1/2) at Detroit: Are the Lions heading for 6-10? COWBOYS, 42-7

Indianapolis (+ 9 1/2) at Baltimore: If the Ravens play defense like they did Monday night ... COLTS, 20-16

New Orleans (- 4 1/2) at Atlanta (Monday night): Shouldn’t there be a line on the TV ratings, which will probably be about half of Patriots-Ravens for this one? SAINTS, 27-20

San Diego (pick ’em) at Tennessee: When Albert Haynesworth plays, the Titans win. TITANS, 19-17

Arizona (+ 7) at Seattle: Last shot at the NFC West title for the Cardinals, who are hurting at wideout, their strongest position. SEAHAWKS, 30-20

New York Giants (+ 3) at Philadelphia: It’s hard to sweep a division rival even though the Giants had 12 sacks on McNabb the first time. EAGLES, 15-13

Minnesota (- 9) at San Francisco: The Vikings may be due for an off week, but not here against a team that can’t stop the run. VIKINGS, 24-10

Oakland (+ 10 1/2) at Green Bay: Two straight wins is enough for Lane Kiffin’s lads. PACKERS 30-9

Carolina (+ 10 1/2) at Jacksonville: Jacksonville was impressive in loss to Indy. JAGUARS, 24-3

Tampa Bay (off) at Houston: Off because of Matt Schaub’s health. BUCS, 24-20

Miami (+ 7) at Buffalo: The Dolphins probably blew their last chance at a win. BILLS, 19-2

Kansas City (+ 6) at Denver: Lost season for both teams. BRONCOS, 22-20

St. Louis (off) at Cincinnati: Marc Bulger’s health is the reason for the “off.” If he’s off, so are the Rams. BENGALS 27-20

Associated Press