RJ's Pick: Jets by 7

Houston (2-1) at Atlanta (0-3) *Georgia Dome* - 1:00 PM (Sheridan's
line: Houston by 3)

Houston is surprisingly good this year, while the Falcons are
predictably awful. It's not a good sign when Joey Harrington puts up
Peyton Manning-type numbers, and his team still loses, as happened in
Week Three.

RJ's Pick: Texans by 6

Chicago (1-2) at Detroit (2-1) *Ford Field* - 1:00 PM (Sheridan's
line: Chicago by 3)

The Bears were spanked at home by Dallas on SNF last week. Their
offense was anemic, but that's expected with Rex Grossman at QB. What
was surprising, however, was that their defense couldn't stop either
the run or the pass. Detroit was utterly destroyed by Philadelphia
last week, 56-21. The Lions defense was embarrassing to watch, as
Eagles receivers were left wide open and RB Brian Westbrook seemed to
break at least five tackles every time he had the ball. QB Jon Kitna
put up great numbers in a losing cause. I believe the Lions can score
on anybody this season with their high-powered passing attack, so they
should be able to put some points on the board in this one (even if
rookie WR Calvin Johnson cannot play due to a bruised lower back).
Grossman has been benched in favor of Brian Griese, which should give
the Bears offense a boost. This one could go either way.

RJ's Pick: Lions by 2

Baltimore (2-1) at Cleveland (1-2) *Cleveland Browns Stadium* - 1:00
PM (Sheridan's line: Baltimore by 4½)

Baltimore is has been very mediocre so far this season. They've lost
to the 1-2 Bengals, and they've barely beaten the 1-2 Jets and the 1-2
Cardinals. Meanwhile, since a pathetic performance in Week One, the
Browns have put 51 points up in a win against the Bengals and nearly
beat the Raiders on the road. I'm thinking upset in this one.

RJ's Pick: Browns by 1



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