Countdown to Kickoff - NFL Week #8

#1 Auburn, #2 Oregon, and #3 Boise State all took care of business this week and for the first time all month we won't see any changes atop the BCS Standing. 

Two minor surprises from Saturday action had #14 Nebraska take down #6 Missouri.and #5 Michigan State getting beat down by #18 Iowa.

Now it is time for the professionals to step on the field of play for an interesting week of action.  Lots changes at the QB position.  Romo (right) is out probably for the season, in comes Jon Kitna for the cowboys.  (side note: raise your hand if you knew Kitna was still in the league.... that's what I thought, hardly anyone.)

Matthew Stafford is back for the Lions, Vince Young should start for the Titans,  Troy Smith is starting for the 49ers, and old man Favre is scheduled to try out the ankle for the Vikings.

Here are the best bets heading into kickoff:

Bills @ Chiefs (-7)
As written earlier this week, we like the Chiefs to come out and be able to run the ball in the 2nd half and take control of this game.  The line has moved from -8 to -7 in our favour as people are believing the Bills are not as bad after a close loss to the Ravens.  Guess what, the Bills are 0-6!  They are scrappy, but they have no talent and can't win here.  Riding the favourite, take the Chiefs.   (Side Note:  Gus Johnson will be calling this game.)

Redskins @ Lions (-3)
Been reading this week that the line makers have set the line like this to get the public to back the Redskins.  As mentioned in our write up earlier this week, the Lions should be the fresher and healthier team in this contest and getting Stafford back can only help.  Take the home team and ride Detriot.

Panthers @ Rams (-3)
No Deangelo Williams for this game, means one less weapon for the Kitties to throw at the Rams.  This line is surprising me as the Panthers are not a good football team and are even worse when they go on the the road.  Rams are a strong play this week.

Dolphins (+1) @ Bengals
Cincinnati is coming off a bye, but just can't trust them with Carson Palmer at QB.  He has been great at padding his stats during 'junk' time, but when the game is on the line he has thown key interceptions and turned the ball over.  The Dolphins are 3-0 on the road and we like them to become 4-0.  Riding the fish here.

Packers @ Jets (-6)
The Packers are still pretty injured at the moment and are in a tough spot with the Jets fresh off a bye and healthy.  The Packers can't run the ball and will have a tough time throwing against a great secondary for the Jets.  The Jets will be able to the run the ball and wear down the Packers and by the fourth quarter should be able to establish dominance and put away the Pack. 

Other leanings this week....

• Steelers (+1) over Saints.  The Saints just lost to the Browns, a team that the Stealers beat by 20 two weeks ago.  Until the Saints get a running game, I can't trust them to beat a good team like the Steelers.
• Patriots (-5) over Vikings.  Can't see a banged up Favre leading this team to a victory here.

Good Luck in Week #8.
D$ Out.