Phil's Picks, week 4
Texans (2-1) @ Falcons (3-0)
You have to wonder how badly Atlanta wants to have Matt Schaub back right about now.
PICK: TEXANS
Zach's Thought: Why would anyone want to see this game? Texans

Jets (1-2) @ Bills (0-3)
Buffalo already has seven players on the injured reserve list.
PICK: JETS
Zach's thought: The Bills are probably the worst team in the league right now. Jets.

Ravens (2-1) @ Browns (1-2)
Cleveland is a blocked field goal from being 2-1.
PICK: RAVENS
The Raven are a few plays away from 3-0. Or 0-3. Ravens


Rams (0-3) @ Cowboys (3-0)
One of the worst teams in the NFC against one of the best teams in the NFC.
PICK: COWBOYS
Zach's thought: I hate Fox for making this the national game. Cowboys

Bears (1-2) @ Lions (2-1)
The problems in the Windy City run far deeper than benched QB Rex Grossman.
PICK: LIONS
Zach's thought: Yeah, but the Lions? Bears.

Raiders (1-2) @ Dolphins (0-3)
The last two games for Oakland have been decided on the last play.
PICK: RAIDERS
Zach's thought: I betcha Steve Beuerlein gets this game. Raiders.

Packers (3-0) @ Vikings (1-2)
Maybe heading into the season with Kelly Holcomb as the backup QB wasn't the best idea after all.
PICK: PACKERS
Zach's thought: The Packers emergence as a power shows just how mediocre the NFC really is.

Seahawks (2-1) @ 49ers (2-1)
So far, Alex Smith and Vernon Davis have not lived up to their first round billings.
PICK: SEAHAWKS
Zach's thought: Wait. Who is Vernon Davis? 49ers.

Buccaneers (2-1) @ Panthers (2-1)
Steve Smith has had four games 100-yard receiving games against Tampa Bay.
PICK: PANTHERS
Zach's thought: Neither of these teams are worthy of an above .500 record. Panthers

Denver (2-1) @ Colts (3-0)
Fast Fact: Indianapolis is 3-0 for the third year in a row.
PICK: COLTS
Zach's thought: Fast Fact--Denver blows.

Steelers (3-0) @ Cardinals (1-2)
Upset Special: Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt has had this game in his sights ever since being passed for the Pittsburgh job.
PICK: CARDINALS
Zach's thought: Arizona is still not as good as the Packers.

Chiefs (1-2) @ Chargers (1-2)
Golden opportunity for San Diego to start getting their passing game into gear.
PICK: CHARGERS
Zach's thought: The Chiefs are the worst team in the AFC... but only the 17th worst team overall. Chargers

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Eagles (1-2) @ Giants (1-2)
It's official. Philadelphia has the worst throwback uniforms ever in the history of pro sports.
PICK: EAGLES
Zach's thought: I was just thinking that we hadn't seen enough of these teams in prime time. Giants.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Patriots (3-0) @ Bengals (1-2)
Any chance Cincinnati had for an upset was lost when they learned Rudi Johnson won't be able to play due to an injury.
PICK: PATRIOTS
Zach's thought: This is almost an upset. But New England is too good. Patriots.

BYES

Jaguars (2-1)
As always, they will go as far as the defense will carry them

Redskins (2-1)
Get an extra week to fume over that second half meltdown against New York in week 3.

Saints (0-3)
Were they a one year wonder in 2006? Losing Deuce McAllister for the season may be a fatal blow.

Titans (2-1)
Might be one of the most under-rated teams in the NFL right now.

LAST WEEK: 10-6 (Z:10-6)
OVERALL: 33-15 (Z: 28-20)