NFL 2014 Week 10 picks

I was concerned while picking the Sunday early games, as so many road teams were favored, but the rest of the week redeemed the week.

Thursday night:  Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals:  The Browns are statistically better, but they struggle against divisional opponents.  I favor the Bengals, but if the Browns can get out of their heads, they might upset Cincy.  BENGALS, 27-23

Sunday early games:
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Bucs:  Neither team looks good right now, but the Falcons certainly have the offense to survive this battle for the division cellar.  FALCONS, 28-17

Dallas Cowboys at Jacksonville Jaguars:  The Cowboys could rest Tony Romo to allow his back to heal, and they could still beat the Jags.  Their defense is slipping, so the Jags could score more than expected, but the Cowboys should win easily.  COWBOYS, 30-20

Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills:  The Chiefs are rolling, but Kyle Orton has revitalized the Bills (4-1 as a starter).  The Chiefs SHOULD win, but the Bills can be unpredictable.  CHIEFS, 27-20

Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions:  The Lions had a bye week to prepare and get healthier, so I like their chances.  However, the Dolphins have been a tremendous team, with Ryan Tannehill posting great numbers.  This could become an offensive shoot-out, with the last team running the game winning the game.  LIONS, 31-27

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets:  This one is easy.  STEELERS, 27-17

San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints:  The Saints are on a roll, while the 49ers are imploding.  There is locker room conflict among the players, and criticism is being leveled at coach Jim Harbaugh.  The Saints will continue their improvement.  SAINTS, 28-20

Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens:  The Ravens lost the division lead, and they want to remain in contention.  That alone will inspire them, and playing the uninspiring Titans will help.  RAVENS, 24-13

Sunday late games:
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders:  The Broncos will bounce back from their loss to the Patriots, but their defense will give Oakland some opportunities.  BRONCOS, 30-20

New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks:  The Giants struggled with their offense early in the season, and now their defense is flailing.  That should allow the Seahawks to win decisively, but they have not been impressive, and close wins have been their trend this season.  SEAHAWKS, 27-23

St Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals:  The Rams have become a dangerous foe to NFC West opponents.  Can they take that to the next level, and beat the league-leading Cardinals?  With the Cardinals' defense, I question that, but you never know...  CARDINALS, 27-16

Sunday night:  Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers:  The Pack had a bye, so hopefully Aaron Rodgers is healthy.  If not, the Bears could triumph, as they have a great record on Sunday night.  PACKERS, 28-24

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL:  Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles:  Nick Foles may not start, but that probably doesn't matter against the loopy Panthers.  All the Eagles have to do is take an early lead, forcing Cam Newton to believe he needs to make big plays to win.  PRESTO!  Panthers collapse.  EAGLES, 30-16