NFL Week 7

I know it’s his job and all, being the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, but doesn’t Dick Pound have anything better to do? Who attacks the CFL for anything, let alone their lack of drug policy? First, the NHL, now this? Is he just being tougher on Canadians because he’s Canadian? Like when the coach is tougher on his own son? Does this guy regret being born on Canadian soil? If that’s the case, I’m sure most of the sports-loving citizens of Canada are OK with exiling him at this point. For the record, in three rounds of Olympic competition, zero NHL players have tested positive for doping, and football isn’t an Olympic sport. Keep your nose out of our business Dick, and worry about keeping the Olympics clean. And to the CFL, shame on you for shying away from this and letting good ol’ Mike Clemons handle it. Clemons is, of course, one of the best things ever to happen to the league, and his four-minute tirade is a gem. But for once, maybe the commissioner should stand up for his league.

Switching gears, to boring football we go. Last week was a bad one early, but I kind of rebounded for a 7-6 week, running the total to 55-32. A quick anecdote about the Monday night game: the owner of a local bar, who I know pretty well, was sitting there, decked in head-to-toe Cardinals gear just to give the gears to a Bears-fan friend of his. I haven’t seen him since Monday night, but I can only wonder where he tossed his brand new Matt Leinart jersey as a result. Great game, Arizona.

Carolina @ Cincinnati

Is it just me, or are the Panthers finding a stride?

Detroit @ New York Jets

Something’s gotta give.

Green Bay @ Miami

See above.

Jacksonville @ Houston

Jacksonville gets their first road win of the year.

New England @ Buffalo

We might just get an idea of just how bad Buffalo is this week.

Philadelphia @ Tampa Bay

So Tampa screwed me pretty royally last week, and Philly hasn’t looked so great, but I have to imagine Donovan and co. can win this one.

Pittsburgh @ Atlanta

Maybe it’s too soon to write the Steelers off.

San Diego @ Kansas City

The Chiefs seem to do the opposite of whatever I pick them to do, and if that holds true this week, I apologize to all the Chargers fans out there.

Denver @ Cleveland

Ugh.

Arizona @ Oakland

Clash of the Titans! As per the rule, Oakland is not the pick.

Minnesota @ Seattle

Hey, the defending NFC champs kinda showed up last week.

Washington @ Indianapolis

Washington can’t even beat Tennessee, how are they ever going to beat a good team?

New York Giants @ Dallas

Always tough to bet against the Cowboys when they’re at home.