Week 9 Predictions

Well, my winning streak is over, thanks to the Miami Dolphins. Sure, I was hoping they'd win -- but not at the expense of my picks. Darn safety in OT.

Anyway, to mix things up a bit, I've got a challenger to my picks. May I introduce to you Jillian, the 3-1/2 year old football monster and originator of #FootballwithJillian.

She's an avid Packers fan, and apparently has a bone to pick with some of my picks. So, who am I to deny a correspondent her right to dissent? So, without much further ado, my picks vs. a 3-1/2 year old's picks*.


Bengals v. Dolphins: As you saw on Twitter, I (wrongly) chose the Bengals to win this game. Lady Jillian had a different response. Practicing for when she takes over for Deion "Showtime" Sanders on NFL Network, she informed us that *she* would win that game. Well played, Jillian. Well played.

Falcons v. Panthers: Panthers. The Falcons have been a huge disappointment all season. Usually, they save the choking for the post-season. Looks like this season they are starting early (and dashing any hopes sexy sexy Tony Gonzalez may have had for a ring. On the upside, sexy sexy Cam Newton will get another win).

Vikings v. Cowboys: Jillian says the guys in the white hats (Cowboys) will win because they're gonna get the ball. Well, when she's right, she's right. Cowboys are my pick as well.

Saints v. Jets: Who dat?! That's the Saints smacking the Jets around a bit. They won't get rolled over, but the Jets won't win either. As my Ma would say...quiet is kept but the Saints are one of the top teams in the league. Who says the coaching staff isn't important?**

Titans v. Rams: Titans. In the epic battle of mediocre teams, Titans win.

Chiefs v. Bills: Chiefs. Chalk up another win for bitter and hate. The last undefeated team will probably be undefeated for another week!

Chargers v. Washington: Washington. The most overrated QB in football takes on the most humble QB in football -- and loses. The good guys with the terrible name will take this one at home.

Eagles v. Raiders: Raiders. I learned my lesson with the Eagles. Between having a general habit of biting the big one AND playing the same game of QB Roulette as the Vikings, the Eagles just won't cut it. Correspondent Jillian disagrees, picking the Eagles (rather emphatically, with an "oooh!" as only a 3-1/2 year old can exclaim).

Buccaneers v. Seahawks. Seahawks. When they're home, they're good. Someday they'll need to learn how to play without the 12th man. But Sunday isn't that day.

Ravens v. Browns: Jillian says the Browns will win because their uniforms have black on it. To which her mother (AKA Martha Stewart MacGyver) pointed out that the Ravens also had black on their uniforms. Jillian, with what I can only imagine was a look of pure pity for her mother's ridiculousness, said "yes, but these guys have it there. I told you." If you ask me, Jillian's picks have been influenced by her father, an avid Browns fan. On behalf of a couple other friends I have, I hope she's right. But I think the aging Ravens beat the still-green Browns in this one.

Steelers v. Patriots: On this, Jillian and I can agree. The Patriots will win. And no further comment is necessary.

Colts v. Texans: Colts.

Bears v. Packers: Packers. I would have picked them even if the Bears weren't missing their quarterback. Jillian, however, notes that the Packers are her favorite and her best buddies. Good enough for me. GO PACK GO!!!



*Is it wrong that I kinda want to crush her?

**For more on this reference, google "Bounty-Gate"