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Pittsburgh should solve road woes
This is, after all, largely the same team that went 6-2 on the road last season - 7-2 counting their win in the Super Bowl at a neutral site.
That should change, however, today at Detroit.
The Lions are better than they were last year, when they became the first team in NFL history to go 0-16. But they're still not good enough to stay with the Steelers.
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Pittsburgh will get an early lead in this game and then unleash their pass rush, which has been MIA so far this season.
Rashard Mendenhall should have another big game subbing for injured Willie Parker and the Steelers should cover the 10 1/2-point spread, even if they slow things down in the second half after building a big lead.
Take Pittsburgh, 34-13 as the Pick of the Week.
Minnesota (minus 91/2) at St. Louis
The Rams have just three touchdowns this season and have been shut out twice.
Take Minnesota, 31-6
Dallas (minus 8)
at Kansas City
Something just isn't right with the Cowboys. It shouldn't matter against an awful Kansas City team.
Take Dallas, 24-10
Washington (plus 31/2) at Carolina
It's hard to believe the Panthers, who were 12-4 last season, are still looking for their first win. They get it this week.
Take Carolina, 20-13
Tampa Bay (plus 141/2) at Philadelphia
Donovan McNabb will be back at quarterback for the Eagles, who haven't missed a beat without him.
Take Philadelphia, 31-13
Oakland (plus 15)
at N.Y. Giants
Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell is completing less than 40 percent of his passes.
Take the Giants, 34-7
Cleveland (plus 6)
at Buffalo
Should Buffalo really be giving anyone six points, even at home?
Take Cleveland, 24-20
Cincinnati (plus 8)
at Baltimore
The Bengals might keep this closer than many expect, but they'll still lose.
Take the Bengals to cover in a 24-17 loss
Atlanta (plus 21/2)
at San Francisco
Trips to the West Coast are usually tough on East Coast teams, but Atlanta was off last week.
Take Atlanta, 23-17
New England (minus 3)
at Denver
If the Broncos pull this one off, Josh McDaniel should be Coach of the Year. They won't.
Take New England, 27-17
Houston (plus 51/2)
at Arizona
These are two teams with good offenses that don't play much defense. It should be a fun one to watch, if you like those kind of games.
Take Houston to cover in a 34-31 loss
Jacksonville (plus 1)
at Seattle
Matt Hasselbeck should be back for the Seahawks. The coast-to-coast trip will be tough on Jacksonville.
Take Seattle, 27-21
Indianapolis (minus 4)
at Tennessee
The Titans haven't won a game since they toyed with the Terrible Towel.
Take Indianapolis, 30-17
N.Y. Jets (plus 2)
at Miami
The Dolphins did it with smoke and mirrors last season. The smoke has cleared.
Take the Jets, 24-16
Last Week: 10-4, correct Pick of the Week
Overall: 37-23, 2-2 in Pick of the Week
F. Dale Lolley can be reached at dlolley@observer-reporter.com.
