By Denny Basens, Sports Talk Philly staff writer
Kansas City at Carolina
The Panthers look rejuvenated after their bye a couple of weeks ago. Their defense should be able to handle an average Kansas City attack at home.
Pick: Carolina 27, Kansas City 16
Houston at Jacksonville
The Jaguars can't put up points unless its garbage time. Houston, fresh off of the bye, should pick up a win on the road.
Pick: Houston 23, Jacksonville 17
Denver at New Orleans
The Saints are a much stronger team at home. Denver's defense is great, but struggling quarterback play has been catching up to them of late.
Pick: New Orleans 24, Denver 20
Los Angeles at New York
Both teams have been struggling of late, but the Rams just can't get anything at all going on offense. Jets win at home.
Pick: New York 16, Los Angeles 10
Atlanta at Philadelphia
Doug Pederson has been coaching very poorly over the last month. Julio Jones and Matt Ryan are matchup nightmares for the Eagles' defense. These factors spell the first home loss of the season for the Birds.
Pick: Atlanta 31, Philadelphia 20
Chicago at Tampa Bay
Extended rest for the Bucs sets up a perfect matchup at home for a Bears team that doesn't have the defensive pieces to matchup with talented Tampa weapons like Mike Evans.
Pick: Tampa Bay 28, Chicago 20
Green Bay at Tennessee
The Titans will be walking into a buzzsaw. Aaron Rodgers should be primed for a top performance after a bad letdown against the Colts.
Pick: Green Bay 34, Tennessee 24
Minnesota at Washington
The Vikings' offense has been exposed. The Redskins are fresh off of the bye, and should continue the losing streak for Sam Bradford and Minnesota.
Pick: Washington 20, Minnesota 10
Miami at San Diego
The emergence of Jay Ajayi has gone a long way to settling the Miami offense. However, a road trip out to San Diego to face a red-hot Charger offense is going to bring their winning streak to an end.
Pick: San Diego 31, Miami 20
San Francisco at Arizona
Another week, another blowout loss for Chip Kelly. Arizona rolls at home.
Pick: Arizona 38, San Francisco 10
Dallas at Pittsburgh
Dallas is overdue for a letdown loss. The Steelers should be primed for a bounce-back effort at home following last week's terrible showing against Baltimore.
Pick: Pittsburgh 27, Dallas 24
Seattle at New England
The Seahawks looked a little better last Monday, but a banged-up Russell Wilson won't outduel Tom Brady on the road.
Pick: New England 24, Seattle 21
Cincinnati at New York
The Bengals are fresh off of the bye, and are the more talented team. New York is on a winning streak, but hasn't beaten anyone impressive.
Pick: Cincinnati 23, New York 17