Pigskin Prognostications, Week Six

How 'bout them Dawgs! Defeated the previously undefeated Vanderbilt Commodores! Of course, that's only our second win of the year, but hey, man, a win's a win, and this one was against a solid foe.

Don't have much time for talk now, as I've only a little over an hour till kickoff. Here goes:

Bears 17, Falcons 13 - Which one's more important--the dominating defense or the grinding running game? This week, I think it's the former.

Dolphins 16, Texans 14 - Should be a good game, as the Dolphins are looking like they could be a playoff team, and the Texans are improving, too.

Colts 17, Ravens 12 - Which one's more important--the dominating defense or the spectacular passing game? The former, but when the latter's helmed by one of the greatest quarterbacks of ths generation, and the former's quarterback is a rookie, I'm taking the latter.

Vikings 27, Lions 6 - Orlovsky's starting in place of Kitna, and I don't think it'll make a difference, as the Vikings--with Frerotte under center--are looking solid.

Saints 31, Raiders 20 - The Raiders just aren't there yet.

Jets 27, Bengals 9 - After all the improving Cincinnatti has done, Palmer gets himself hurt, and Ryan Fitzpatrick starts in his place against a well-rested Jets team playing at home. Ouch.

Panthers 20, Bucs 10 - Tampa Bay (yet again) switches quarterbacks, but it won't make a difference this week, as the Panthers are a tough team with an offense that can score on the ground or through the air, and a defense that knows how to take a lead and keep it.

Redskins 27, Rams 13 - Jim Haslett starts his reign as St. Louis' head coach against a strong Washington team. If Haslett wants to turn things around in St. Lou, he'll have to wait till next week.

Jaguars 23 , Broncos 20 - Ooh, great game here, as I don't really know which aspect of either team will show itself.

Cowboys 31, Cardinals 30 - Warner's one fire one week and prone to errors the next, so this one--since it's out in the desert, and fall hasn't completely shown its face yet--could be a close win for the birds, or it could be a Jets-like debacle. I'll hedge my bets and make it a close loss for Arizona.

Eagles 27, 49ers 13 - Philadelphia's eager for a win...but so's San Fran. Thing is, though, Philly's got the manpower to beat any team any week, and San Fran...not so much so.

Packers 17, Seahawks 14 - Who knows in this one?

Patriots 20, Chargers 17 - I think the Patriots D stymie the Bolts, and Cassell doesn't turn it over.

Giants 28, Browns 12 - Duh!!!