Pilfo's Parlay for Week 10
November 11th 2009 - Pilfo             

When will people realize the Bengals are not the Bungals any more? Cincinnati's run game is powerful which open's up the passing game for Carson Palmer who is arguably a top 5 quarterback. Cincy's receivers are every bit as good as the Steelers receivers and probably are better. The Bengal defense has been solid all season. So where is the weakness? There is none. Pittsburgh is a solid team also but a 7 point spread? This is a divisional game that will probably decide who wins the division. Both teams will be jacked up and play hard for 60 minutes. This will be a close one.
Prediction: Bengals 20-17

San Diego is starting to hit their mid-season stride and is starting to live up to the pre-season hype of a potential Super Bowl appearance. The Charger offensive passing game is powerful with two 6 foot 5 inch guys who can make tough catches anywhere on the field. The Ron Rivera lead defense has improved and will continue to improve. The Eagles have a secondary who lack in size so I see a mismatch on most plays.
The Eagles are a different team without Brian Westbrook and although he may play this week, he has missed two games in a row, has missed a lot of practice and his surgically repaired ankle is swollen again. The last time the Eagles traveled to the west coast they were pasted by the lowly Raiders.
Prediction: Chargers 38-17

Like the Chargers, the Cowboys have hit their mid-season stride and appear almost unstoppable on offense. The Dallas defense has really stepped up and are living up to their potential. I don't know how the Packer offensive line will be able to protect Rodgers and I don't know how the Packer defense will be able to stop the Cowboy offense. This could get ugly and I would be shocked to see Rodgers even finish the game on his feet.
Prediction: Cowboys 38-17

3 Team Parlay:  Bengals +7/ Chargers -2.5/ Cowboys -2.5