Throwing Darts, Week 8: Running with the Pack

Five picks against the Yahoo Pro Football PickEm spread, that's how we roll here. Share your five best in the comments.

Chiefs -7 vs. Rams: St. Louis ran all sorts of tricks and gimmicks in the upset win over Seattle - and almost lost anyway. This week, order is restored.

Bears +6 at Patriots: Chicago's become a team you fade at home and trust on the road. Pats will be without Chandler Jones, giving Jay Cutler time to make his downfield connections. Chicago should go for 20-plus, hang around, with an upset possible.

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Jags +6 vs. Dolphins: Could be a sandwich game for Miami (mmm, sandwich game), coming off Green Bay and Chicago and looking ahead to San Diego and Detroit. Jacksonville's been a competitive lot for three straight weeks, especially on defense (just 39 points allowed).

Packers +1.5 at Saints: I know the Saints need the game and play better at home, but I can't imagine how that awful defense will stop Aaron Rodgers and his merry pranksters. New Orleans is also dealing with skill-position issues: Graham is nicked, Colston slowing down, Thomas out, Cooks a disappointment to this point. I know it's the square side, but we'll run with the Pack.

Jets -3 vs. Bills: When Eric Decker is healthy, the Jets offense isn't that bad. And it's encouraging to see Chris Ivory pushing Chris Johnson out of the way.

Last week: 3-2

Season: 17-17-1

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