NFL
Today's games
Saints (2-4) at Falcons (1-5)
By ROGER MILLS
Published October 19, 2003
At the start of the season this had promise to be dandy. Truth is, until Michael Vick returns, it's just a dud.
Mills pick: Falcons 14, Saints 12
Titans (4-2) at Panthers (5-0)
Of course, the Panthers have never been 6-0 in team history. And won't be. Titans end their streak of wins.
Mills pick: Titans 27, Panthers 14
Ravens (3-2) at Bengals (1-4)
Marvin Lewis will get a warm reception from the defensive unit he built and then get a thrashing from it as well.
Mills pick: Ravens 17, Bengals 9
Chargers (0-5) at Browns (3-3)
If they run the ball well, like they did last week, Browns keep the Chargers winless.
Mills pick: Browns 13, Chargers 10
Cowboys (4-1) at Lions (1-4)
Easy prediction here. The league's No.4 offense (Dallas) against the league's 29th ranked defense (Detroit).
Mills pick: Cowboys 21, Lions 10
Patriots (4-2) at Dolphins (4-1)
Dolphins have won five straight and six of the last eight games at home against the Patriots.
Mills pick: Dolphins 30, Patriots 17
Broncos (4-1) at Vikings (5-0)
Remember, the Vikings were playing well before Daunte Culpepper's injury. Now he's back to torment a Denver team without Plummer.
Mills pick: Vikings 34, Broncos 21
Eagles (2-3) at Giants (2-3)
Eagles have won three of the last four games, but they are not themselves. Of course, neither are the Giants.
Mills pick: Giants 20, Eagles 17
Packers (3-3) at Rams (3-2)
The Rams vaunted passing attack is back and their defense is steady. Packers may still be spinning from the OT loss last week.
Mills pick: Rams 30, Packers 27
Redskins (3-3) at Bills (3-3)
The Bills were considered a preseason favorite to win the Division. Surely, they can beat the Redskins? Right?
Mills pick: Bills 17, Redskins 14
Jets (1-4) at Texans (2-3)
What the Jets needed was that first win to get them going, now they get a second-year franchise to keep it going.
Mills pick: Jets 28, Texans 10
Bucs (3-2) at 49ers (2-4)
The 49ers are looking for answers but the problem is the Bucs aren't the type of team to willingly provide.
Mills pick: Bucs 27, 49ers 13.
Bears (1-4) at Seahawks (4-1)
Okay, so the Bears beat the Raiders. Who hasn't. After all, Chicago lost the Saints, for goodness sakes.
Mills pick: Seahawks 24, Bears 6
Chiefs (6-0) at Raiders (2-4)
Considering the rivalry, this is precisely the kind of game that the Raiders need to win to salvage some pride.
Mills pick: Raiders 31, Chiefs 27
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