Last week I was 4-0 on Sure Fire Picks, and the Chicago Bears were on the losing end on one of those. This week, the Bears jump the fence and prove to the world they aren't nearly as bad as they have looked in their last two games. By the way, for the season I'm now 28-7 and offer this week's picks to help you with your Pro Football Pick'em selections.

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CHICAGO over MINNESOTA
To say it's been a disappointing season for Chicago would be an understatement. To say they have looked bad in giving up more than 50 points in each of their last two games is also an understatement. They have looked horrific and pathetic.I refuse to believe they are that bad. They host the Minnesota Vikings in a great rivalry match-up, but rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will find his first visit to Soldier Field less than hospitable. The Bears get right this week.
My Prediction: Bears 20 | Vikings 10

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PITTSBURGH over TENNESSEE
Okay, you Steelers, you're getting a second chance to beat a team that you absolutely should not lose to.(Can you say N.Y. Jets?)  When Ben Rothlisberger through 12 touchdown passes in two games, the Steelers were trying to convince everyone they were a legitimate playoff contender - which they are. They just aren't a Super Bowl Contender. The only thing the Titans are contending for is the number one pick in next year's draft.
My Prediction: Steelers 27 | Titans 13

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CLEVELAND over HOUSTON
I can't believe I'm doing this -- making the Browns a Sure Fire pick. What in the world am I thinking? Well, for one thing, the Browns, as unbelievable as it may seem, are playing some good football and look to be a legitimate playoff contender. A win here solidifies that --because this is a game they should win. A loss here, and we'll be thinking that it's been all smoke and mirrors. The Texans give Ryan Mallet his first start. These usually don't go well for that particular guy.
My Prediction: Browns 30 | Texans 20

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(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO over OAKLAND
Of all the Sure Fire picks this week, this is the surest. The Chargers are coming off a bye week, which comes off one of the most embarrassing losses in franchise history, 37-0 to Miami. The Chargers looked like a contender early, and may still be, but they can't afford to allow any more space between them and the first-place Denver Broncos. Oakland will win a game this season, but this won't be it.
My Prediction: Chargers 34 | Raiders 10

 

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