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NFL Week 9: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) reacts to his sack of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Sean Mannion (14) (not pictured) during the first quarter of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) reacts to his sack of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Sean Mannion (14) (not pictured) during the first quarter of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks on during a pause in play during the fourth quarter in the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. New Orleans won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks on during a pause in play during the fourth quarter in the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. New Orleans won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints (-3) at San Francisco 49ers

The Saints (3-4) are quietly a decent team. San Francisco (1-6) is quietly an epic disaster, which has a defensive coordinator that doesn’t know what “gap integrity” means. Wow.

Pick: New Orleans 31, San Francisco 21

Carolina Panthers (-3) at Los Angeles Rams

Maybe the toughest pick of the week. Carolina (2-5) should absolutely crush Los Angeles (3-4), but the Rams are coming off a bye and are at home. Plus, do we trust the Panthers. Going to bet on Cam Newton over Case Keenum here.

Pick: Carolina 20, Los Angeles 16

Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers (-5)

The Chargers (3-5) are a good team, and they are going to beat an up-and-comer in Tennessee (4-4). That said, the Titans have a real chance to establish themselves as playoff contenders here.

Pick: San Diego 31, Tennessee 23

Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers (-7)

The Colts (3-5) are rancid. Like, they should be paying people to watch rancid. Green Bay (4-3) has its issues, but this is going to be a demolition of epic proportions.

Pick: Green Bay 38, Indianapolis 23

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders (EVEN)

Best game of the weekend. Oakland (6-2) has feasted away from home, going 5-0. The Raiders are also yet to beat any team with a winning record. Denver (6-2) is exactly that. The Broncos also have a great defense. Can Derek Carr overcome?

Pick: Oakland 20, Denver 17

Buffalo Bills at Seattle Seahawks (-6.5)

Seattle (4-2-1) is good, but the offensive line is a total mess. The game will be close because Buffalo (4-4) does have a good front and knows how to get pressure. However, Tyrod Taylor isn’t beating the Legion of Boom.

Pick: Seattle 19, Buffalo 10

Last Week: 7-5
Overall: 66-52

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