Growing rivalry gets to write another chapter. This time, Bucs remember to protect the A gap on offense and special teams.
Mills pick: Bucs 15, Panthers 10
Texans (3-5) at Bengals (3-5)
Houston has two quality wins in the bag but won't add to the list. The Bengals also have two quality wins and are better.
Mills pick: Bengals 17, Texans 9
Bears (3-5) at Lions (2-6)
Just two weeks ago the Bears and Lions looked to be among the worst in the league. The Lions might still be.
Mills pick: Bears 21, Lions 14
Colts (7-1) at Jaguars (1-7)
Peyton Manning is 4-0 vs the Jaguars with a 111.9 passer rating that includes 10 TDs and one interception. 'Nuff said.
Mills pick: Colts 28, Jaguars 13
Browns (3-5) at Chiefs (8-0)
They are the best team in football, coming off a bye week, playing a team that doesn't have a winning record. Perfect upset situation? Not today.
Mills pick: Chiefs 30, Browns 14
Falcons (1-7) at Giants (4-4)
Dan Reeves has waited forever to get his 200th career win, but it's unlikely he'll get it this week at Giants Stadium.
Mills pick: Giants 23, Falcons 10
Cardinals (3-5) at Steelers (2-6)
With three wins the Cardinals are almost playing over their head. With two wins the Steelers are playing under the ground. But they get it right at home.
Mills pick: Steelers 17, Cardinals 15
Dolphins (5-3) at Titans (6-2)
The Titans have won 16 of their past 19 games and have scored 30 or more in five straight. They won't against the Dolphins, but still should win.
Mills pick: Titans 23, Dolphins 17
Seahawks (6-2) at Redskins (3-5)
The ship is sinking in Washington, and soon some officers may bail out. These are bad days for the Redskins, and the Seahawks know it.
Mills pick: Seahawks 21, Redskins 9
Vikings (6-2) at Chargers (1-7)
The Vikings have come back to earth with two straight losses, but nothing like a game against the Chargers to get you back in the swing of things.
Mills pick: Vikings 35, Chargers 14
Bills (4-4) at Cowboys (6-2)
You have to wonder if Bill Parcells can continue this impressive run. He certainly has a good chance against the struggling Bills.
Mills pick: Cowboys 17, Bills 10
Jets (2-6) at Raiders (2-6)
Both playoff teams last year, both look like they are jockeying for the No. 1 pick in the draft. Someone's going to have to win, probably home team.
Mills pick: Raiders 21, Jets 20
Ravens (5-3) at Rams (5-3)
It's tempting to go with the Rams, because Marshall Faulk is supposed to be back. But I'm not. Jamal Lewis runs for more than 130 yards and Ravens win.
Mills pick: Ravens 21, Rams 17Eagles (5-3) at Packers (4-4)
Big props to Green Bay for staying in the race with a win over the Vikings last week. They have momentum and they have Brett Favre.
