NFL

NFL predictions

By ROGER MILLS
Published September 28, 2003

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Cardinals (1-2) at Rams (1-2)

Marc Bulger will set things straight, even with an emotionally charged Cardinals squad.

Mills pick: Rams 17, Cardinals 13

Titans (2-1) at Steelers (2-1)

Marquee matchup of the day has to go to the home team, especially considering the discipline problems Tennessee has had.

Mills pick: Steelers 31, Titans 20

Jaguars (0-3) at Texans (1-2)

The Byron Leftwich era is here and starts with a bang. He throws two touchdowns and two picks.

Mills pick: Jaguars 20, Texans 13

Eagles (0-2) at Bills (2-1)

That the Eagles are winless is a shock. That they'll stay that way, is even bigger.

Mills pick: Bills 21, Eagles 17

Patriots (2-1) at Redskins (2-1)

With injuries ravaging the Patriots defense, the Redskins show no mercy and Patrick Ramsey runs it up.

Mills pick: Redskins 24, Patriots 10

Bengals (0-3) at Browns (1-2)

The Bengals have lost three straight to the Browns but Tim Couch can't make it four in a row, Marvin Lewis gets first win.

Mills pick: Bengals 13, Browns 6

49ers (1-2) at Vikings (3-0)

Without Daunte Culpepper, you can expect a Viking let down. But can the 49ers take advantage? Nope.

Mills pick: Vikings 28, 49ers 21

Chargers (0-3) at Raiders (1-2)

How the mighty have fallen? Raiders need this to stay respectable and should get it since the Chargers are that bad.

Mills pick: Raiders 24, Chargers 10

Cowboys (1-1) at Jets (0-3)

Another installment of the Tuna Tour goes in Dallas' favor because the Jets are close to imploding.

Mills pick: Cowboys 17, Jets 6

Chiefs (3-0) at Ravens (2-1)

Priest Holmes returns to Baltimore with a chip and some skills too. But their defense wins the game.

Mills pick: Chiefs 17, Ravens 10

Falcons (1-2) at Panthers (2-0)

Sorry Doug Johnson, no relief from the pass rush. No help for the running game either.

Mills pick: Panthers 24, Falcons 9

Lions (1-2) at Broncos (3-0)

This is the perfect suicide pool pick. But then again, so was Green Bay over Arizona last week.

Mills pick: Broncos 30, Lions 14

Colts (3-0) at Saints (1-2)

Peyton Manning is back in his homestate and the Saints throw him a party.

Mills pick: Colts 24, Saints 17

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Baseball

AL: Tigers can only tie Mets

Astros left to ponder what went wrong

Marlins' Lowell expecting to play

NL: Thome still giving fans good show

Wrigley has a winner

No sure things for major awards

Boxing

Fight Night

College football

USF Game balls

Kentucky assists Florida's big rally

Ugly win for a start

Warmup act falls flat for Seminoles

ACC: Full participation required

Carolina native puts on a show for home fans

FSU By the numbers

FSU Game balls

Two yearly doses of FSU-UM feasible

Gator 'just catches' it to set up winning TD

Impassive to impassioned

UF By the numbers

UF Game balls

Razorbacks rally for OT win

Ducks are done in by mistakes

Beleaguered Army program and fans can't catch a break

USF better at the home of defense

USF By the numbers

Conferences

ACC: Cavs win it with two late field goals

Big East: Hokies diversify scoring in rout

Nation: Air Force earns rare win at BYU

State: Turnovers hurt UCF in defeat

Big Ten: Opening burst lifts Spartans to upset

Big XII: Local grad, versatile QB propel Kansas past Missouri

SEC: Volunteers pushed to brink in OT win

C-USA: Louisville hangs on without QB

Pac-10: California shocks Trojans in three overtimes

Cycling

No road too long for aspiring rider

Golf

Armor matches 54-hole record

In brief

Mineshaft dominant again

Motorsports

Earnhardt at ease at Talladega

Migraine brings down Stewart

Raikkonen gets 2nd career pole

NFL

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Clarett's case backed, attacked in pro ranks

NHL

Wallin lifts Minnesota to victory in overtime

Opinion

Rant, Rave

Outdoors

Daily fishing report

Fall is a good time to get out

Preps

Cobras avenge preseason loss

Lancers' first TD pass the difference

Runner draws on emotion

Soccer

Germans finish round unbeaten

Volleyball

Caffeine-infused volleyball

Letters: Excuse us, but the Yankees are better than the Rays

Rays

Bright future

Thrilling win keeps 100 losses at bay

Fan gives Rays a helping hand

Huff the easy MVP pick

Rays Tales

Bucs

Beyond Beyonce, a heart

What's on the pregame shows

Writer's block? Not for Gruden

Letters: Bucs earn respect with tough play

Lightning

Other state cities may host preseason games

Preseason: Too long or just right?