NFL
NFL picks
By ROGER MILLS, Times Staff Writer
Published October 26, 2003
Cowboys (5-1) at Bucs (3-3)
Depleted roster. Return of Bill Parcells. No.1-ranked defense in town. How could the Bucs win this game? Through veteran savvy and a Martin Gramatica field goal.
Mills pick: Bucs 21, Cowboys 20
Titans (5-2) at Jaguars (1-5)
Steve McNair and the rest of the Titans are beginning to look very similar to the team that made it to the Super Bowl a few years ago.
Mills pick: Titans 24, Jaguars 21
Lions (1-5) at Bears (1-5)
Let me get this straight, the Bears are starting Chris Chandler? Geez, how desperate are things. Whatever.
Mills pick: Lions 30, Bears 10
Broncos (5-2) at Ravens (3-3)
Regardless of how ingenious Mike Shanahan is, Denver's trying to play with their third starting quarterback this season. Not against the Ravens.
Mills pick: Ravens 21, Broncos 20
Rams (4-2) at Steelers (2-4)
Don't look now, but the greatest show on turf is getting back its snap. Problem is, the Steelers are desperate for a win.
Mills pick: Steelers 34, Rams 30
Seahawks (5-1) at Bengals (2-4)
The Bengals sustain some momentum from their 34-26 win over the Ravens last week. But it won't be enough to thwart the Seahawks.
Mills pick: Seahawks 34, Bengals 13
Browns (3-4) at Patriots (5-2)
Slowly, the Patriots have reasserted themselves as one of the better teams in the AFC and should have no problem with either Tim Couch or Kelly Holcomb.
Mills pick: Patriots 17, Browns 15
Panthers (5-1) at Saints (3-4)
Could the Panthers' lustre be wearing off at a time when the Saints' confidence is soaring? That could hurt.
Mills pick: Saints 27, Panthers 24
Giants (2-4) at Vikings (5-0)
It's not enough that Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss are at the top of their games, but now the Vikings are playing defense?
Mills pick: Vikings 28, Giants 17
49ers (3-4) at Cardinals (1-5)
The 49ers certainly should be lifted after last week's performance against the Bucs. And the Cardinals aren't likely to get in their way.
Mills pick: 49ers 27, Cardinals 10
Texans (2-4) at Colts (5-1)
The Colts are 2-0 overall against the Texans and the second-year team has yet to score a touchdown against Indianapolis.
Mills pick: Colts 33, Texans 17
Jets (2-4) at Eagles (3-3)
The Jets are lifted by two straight wins and talk of QB Chad Pennington's return. But none of that will impress the Eagles.
Mills pick: Eagles 20, Jets 18
Bills (4-3) at Chiefs (7-0)
After holding off the Raiders on Monday, the Chiefs face one of their toughest tests yet. But they're home and that means 8-0.
Mills pick: Chiefs 17, Bills 9
Baseball
World Series: Series becomes coming-out party for Beckett
World Series: Win or lose, Miami is getting ready to party
World Series: Yanks may be facing overhaul after Series failure
BowlingPolk County duo teams at regional
College footballA man apart
Game, Set, Watch!
Stats do Bulls no good
Notebook: Pitt WR ties touchdown record
Long first-play TD sets tone for USM
Penalties hurt USF, frustrate players, coach
USF By the Numbers
FSU By the Numbers
Bulldogs avert upset
Confidence boost for Booker
FSU Gameballs
Returner gets back in groove
USF Gameballs
ConferencesBig Ten: Michigan knocks Purdue from top
Big XII: Sooners escape Buffs
Nation: Cinderella tale ends for N. Illinois
Pac-10: Leinart leads USC road rout
ACC: Wolfpack dodges Duke, adds to Blue Devils' skid
Big East: BC rally negates Irish's
C-USA: TCU scores enough to stay undefeated
SEC: Vols outlast Tide in five OTs
State: Schneider, Knights romp over Central Michigan
GolfLong-distance driver ... and flyer
Daly's agent, tour official dispute report of a mandatory rehab
Singh in position to pass Woods
Horse racingTrainer has Pleasantly Perfect day
In briefCohen takes third title
MotorsportsBiffle's win fuels ire about Cup car
Gordon leaves bad luck in dust
Harvick has Kenseth in his sights
Junqueira, Bourdais out front
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NHLPanthers stop the Thrashers
OpinionRant, Rave
OutdoorsDaily fishing report
Officials revamp plans for big reef
PrepsGulf girls take second at 2A-5 meet
Hernando boys reach goal
Jesuit up to challenge
SPC moves ahead comfortably
TriathlonSecond race charm for Naples Ironman
World SeriesPriceless
Letters: Your Turn: Offshore race coverage appreciated
Rays2 Joshes, 2 losses for Rays?
Lee, Lugo are free-agent dilemmas
BucsPlop-plop, fizz-fizz ... Bucs need hangover fix
Bucs in real danger of losing Key
Lacoochee coos for Hambrick
Kickin' back with Corey Ivy
Matchup ...
Sideline
Letters: The rough patch is only temporary
LightningThree straight goals, 6-0 mark
He's the hot start expert
