Phil's picks
Vikings (3-5) @ Packers (7-1)
Just imagine how good Minnesota would be with just an average passing offense.
PICK: PACKERS
Zach's thought: The Packers are the worst 8-1 team in NFL history, which is to say they are pretty good. Packers.

Jaguars (5-3) @ Titans (6-2)
Critical game for these two teams vying for an AFC Wildcard spot.
PICK: TITANS
Zach's thought: Vince Young would be looking like a bust right now in some circles. Titans.

Broncos (3-5) @ Chiefs (4-4)
Both teams may be missing a major part of their offense (Larry Johnson is out and Jay Cutler is doubtful).
PICK: CHIEFS
Zach's thought: What the heck happened here? Chiefs.

Bills (4-4) @ Miami (0-8)
All of a sudden, Buffalo is right back in the AFC playoff race.
PICK: BILLS
Zach's thought: The Bills have been aided by a ridiculously easy schedule. Bills.

Rams (0-8) @ Saints (4-4)
Apparently, New Orleans didn't get the memo that teams starting the season at 0-4 aren't supposed to make a legitimate playoff push.
PICK: SAINTS
Zach's thought: What the heck happened in this game, part II. Saints

Browns (5-3) @ Steelers (6-2)
This is a bad week for Cleveland's offensive line to be banged up.
PICK: STEELERS
Zach's thought: I'm still not ready to talk about this one. Steelers.

Eagles (3-5) @ Redskins (5-3)
Last week showed how badly Philadelphia lacks offensive playmakers.
PICK: REDSKINS
Zach's thought: Use this game as a textbook example as why you don't go for 2 early. Redskins.

Falcons (2-6) @ Panthers (4-4)
Vinny Testaverde may start for Carolina. Atlanta wishes they were that lucky.
PICK: PANTHERS
Zach's thought: What a disaster this season is for Carolina. Panthers

Bengals (2-6) @ Ravens (4-4)
Be interesting to see how much, if any, a difference there will be with Chris Henry back in Cincinnati's lineup.
PICK: BENGALS
Zach's thought: The Ravens have the Browns next week. It will be their Super Bowl. Ravens.

Bears (3-5) @ Raiders (2-6)
Where's a Law and Order marathon when you need one?
PICK: RAIDERS
Zach's thought: There were worse games Sunday. Bears.

Cowboys (7-1) @ Giants (6-2)
This is not the same Giants team that lost to Dallas in Week 2.
PICK: COWBOYS
Zach's thought: Cowboys are the best team in the NFC. Cowboys.

Lions (6-2) @ Cardinals (3-5)
Detroit is having the kind of season everyone thought Arizona was capable of having when the season began.
PICK: LIONS
Zach's thought: Phil was at this game. Suddenly I don't feel great about playing the Cardinals. Lions

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Colts (7-1) @ Chargers (4-4)
Huge game for both teams looking to get divisional leads.
PICK: COLTS
Zach's thought: That was, uh ... weird. Colts.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
49ers (2-6) @ Seahawks (4-4)
The worst division in the NFL gets to be highlighted on prime time. Swell.
PICK: SEAHAWKS
Zach's thought: Seahawks win 6-2. Steelers

BYES
Buccaneers (5-4)
Considering the running back injuries they have sustained, Tampa Bay has to be happy going into their bye.

Jets (1-8)
Can we please drop the Man-genius nickname now?

Patriots (9-0)
Can they go undefeated? Let the endless hype begin.

Texans (4-5)
Being in the AFC South all but wipes out their playoff hopes.

LAST WEEK: 9-5 Z: 8-6
OVERALL: 85-45 Z: 80-50