


Week 10 picks


Running back Doug Martin returns for the Buccaneers, and Jameis Winston is better than whoever the Bears have at quarterback. The Bears are fighting for John Fox but will have a tough time here.
Drew Brees might be able to move the ball on the Broncos defense at bit, but it comes at a cost. He'll get knocked around. Meanwhile, defense is Saints' weakness.
The Eagles have lost two in a row, and the Falcons have won two in a row. Those streaks end here. Philadelphia's defense will stop the run, get to Matt Ryan, and get the win.
Despite playing pretty well against the Chiefs, the Jaguars don't seem to give 60 minutes of effort once they get down. The Texans are winless on the road, but they can win here.
The Vikings offensive line is running on fumes, and that could be the difference here. Sam Bradford isn't the same quarterback under heavy pressure. The Redskins can score enough.
The Chiefs don't blow anybody away, but they know how to grind out victories, winning 16 of 18 regular-season games. They will stop the Panthers' mini-streak at two wins.
Two similar teams — three wins each, good defensive lines, questions at quarterback. The Rams offense has scored one touchdown in each of last two games. It's tough to win like that on the road.
The Packers have the No. 1 run defense, and that will be put to the test by the Titans' third-ranked ground game. Aaron Rodgers is still Aaron Rodgers, but his team is banged up.
The Chargers have done a good job of stopping the run, and that's especially important against the Dolphins. Philip Rivers is going to keep the Chargers in every game.
The Cardinals are coming off an open date, and Carson Palmer has had a chance to get back on track. The 49ers have lost seven in a row and mostly have been a debacle.
With the way rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott are playing, it's hard to bet against a Cowboys team that has won seven in a row. The Steelers are tough but banged up.
The Patriots have the edge in this Super Bowl rematch, and not just because they're at home. Tom Brady is off to a torrid start, and the Seahawks can't play ball-control with the run.
After a slow start, the Giants are rolling, and their defense — particularly their secondary — could be a problem for Andy Dalton and the Bengals. Go with the home team.