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Game picks

ROGER MILLS
Published November 9, 2003

Bucs (4-4) at Panthers (6-2)

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 17 Eagles (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.

Mills pick: Packers 27, Eagles 24

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