Phil's Picks: Week 8
Lions (4-2) @ Bears (3-4)
A win puts Chicago right back into the NFC wildcard chase.
PICK: BEARS
Zach's thought: It's tempting to take Detroit. Really, really tempting. Chicago.

Steelers (4-2) @ Bengals (2-4)
Fast Fact: Pittsburgh has not lost in the state of Ohio since 2001.
PICK: STEELERS
Zach's thought: Steelers es bueno. Senor Bengals es el diablo. Steelers.

Raiders (2-4) @ Titans (4-2)
Tennessee wins on a last second field goal to take a 9-6 win.
PICK: TITANS
Zach's thought: This is so not an interesting game. Titans.


Browns (3-3) @ Rams (0-7)
Cleveland has a real shot to win back to back games for the first time in Romeo Crennel's tenure as head coach.
PICK: BROWNS
Zach's Thought: I haven't taken the Browns yet this year. Rams.

Giants (5-2) @ Dolphins (0-7) -- IN LONDON
For the record, I despise any regular season game being played overseas.
PICK: GIANTS
Zach's Thought: London is calling I won't pick the Dolphins AH! Giants.

Eagles (2-4) @ Vikings (2-4)
Andy Reid might not survive past this season as Philadelphia's coach.
PICK: VIKINGS
Zach's thought: Reid will survive, and the Eagles will make the playoffs. Eagles.

Colts (6-0) @ Panthers (4-2)
No way does Tony Dungy let his team look ahead to the New England game next week.
PICK: COLTS
Zach's thought: Can you imagine if the Colts played in the Northeast? We'd never hear the end of how good they were. Good thing there isn't a team like that there. Oh, wait. Colts.

Bills (2-4) @ Jets (1-6)
New York needs to play Kellen Clemens to see what they have in him. This season is already lost.
PICK: BILLS
Zach's thought: The Jets have to win some time. Right? Jets.

Texans (3-4) @ Chargers (3-3)
Chargers should get a boost with the official announcement that the game will be played in San Diego.
PICK: CHARGERS
Zach's thought: Who cares about football in San Diego? It's been a rough week. Chargers.

Jaguars (4-2) @ Buccaneers (4-3)
Tampa Bay should take advantage of Quinn Gray starting.
PICK: BUCCANEERS
Zach's thought: I still think Jacksonville is better, regardless of who is quarterbacking. Jags.

Redskins (4-2) @ Patriots (7-0)
Like the Colts, New England will not make the mistake of taking it easy this week.
PICK: PATRIOTS
Zach's thought: Patriots. I am so sick of these guys.

Saints (2-4) @ 49ers (2-4)
Boils down to Reggie Bush vs Frank Gore.
PICK: SAINTS
Zach's thought: Bush vs. Gore? No reason to change votes seven years later. Saints.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Packers (5-1) @ Broncos (3-3)
All three of Denver's wins have been on last second field goals.
PICK: BRONCOS
Zach's thought: At least Denver won't have to worry about missing the World Series. Packers.

BYES
Cardinals (3-4)
Bye comes at a perfect time to help Kurt Warner heal.

Chiefs (4-3)
Does anyone realize Kansas City has won four of their last five games?

Cowboys (6-1)
Dallas is 6-1 for the first time since 1995.

Falcons (1-6)
Nightmare season just can't end fast enough.

Ravens (4-3)
The defense is older and the swagger seems to be missing.

Seahawks (4-3)
Even the home fans have started to boo Shaun Alexander.

LAST WEEK: 9-5 Z: 9-5
OVERALL: 67-36 Z: 62-41