Pitiful Picks: Time to get back to football Dolphins fans

For the second Sunday in a row, Dolphins fans do not have a Miami Dolphins game to watch on TV.  It is actually a welcomed relief that the NFL games return because I hope the media can finally lessen the in depth coverage and mocking of the Dolphins.

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The Dolphins are heading to Tampa Bay today for their matchup with the Bucs tomorrow night.  In the meantime, there is a full slate of games on Sunday.  We’ll try to improve on our 19-21 record in Pitiful Picks this season, keeping the Dolphins playoff competition in mind.

Jaguars +13 over Titans

I don’t have a scientific or football based reason for this pick.  Quite honestly, the logical picks I’ve made this season haven’t done very well. I just think the Jags are going to win a game.  They might not get it this week, but usually divisional games are close, so give me the 13 points.  Prediction:  Titans 23 Jaguars 14

Giants -7.5 over Raiders

The Giants are coming off of a bye and the Raiders are flying across country for a 1pm game.  Give me the Giants by 10 points in this one.  Prediction:  Giants 30 Raiders 20

Steelers -3 over Bills

The Steelers have been scoring a lot of points this season.  The problem is they haven’t been able to stop opponents.   Vegas views this game as a toss up, giving the Steelers 3 points for being at home.  I think it’ll be close, but the Steelers win by more than a field goal.  Prediction:  Steelers 24 Bills 20

Eagles -1 over Packers

I saw what the Eagles offense did last week in Oakland.  I think they continue to put up points, but I don’t have much faith in the Packers keeping up in a shootout without Aaron Rodgers.  Prediction:  Eagles 34  Packers 27

Bengals -1 over Ravens

The Ravens season is spiraling out of control and the Bengals are coming off of a tough loss at the hands of the Dolphins.  The Bengals are also coming off of a mini-bye week after playing last Thursday Night.  Prediction:  Bengals 24 Ravens 13

Check back tomorrow for our thoughts on the Dolphins return to football!