NFL

Minnesota +3 Green Bay (Packers 23, Vikings 21) The lines are tight this week and Vegas surprised me by installing the pack as a full 3 point favorite in this one. I figured Minnesota for a PK or better. While I don't disagree with them, I think the public will and this line will fall, so I'm plunking down early. After a couple solid weeks against weak opponents, I think the Pack will have a couple bad bounces in this game. Favre has dreamed of this game -- he had reservations for his family MONTHS ago. I'm not betting against him today.

Denver +3 +110 Baltimore (Broncos 21, Ravens 17) Baltimore is not the fearsome defense of the past and could play into the Broncos conservative gameplay.

Arizona -10 -115 Carolina (Cards 30, Panthers 10) Great matchup for the surging Cardinals, who are #1 against the run and have nothing to fear from the pass.

Seattle +9.5 -105 Dallas (Cowboys 24, Seahawks 20) A couple Cowboy mistakes should keep this game interesting.

Oakland +16.5 -110 San Diego (Chargers 33, Raiders 17) Not a ringing endoresment of the Raiders but I like their chances of hanging 16.