Only 7 Games Left

in the 2007 NFL Season. This week is the Divisional Round when well rested favorites get to host underdogs all played tough games last week. TMQ (on Espn.com) reports that home teams have a .779 winning percentage on this weekend, far beyond what home teams normally do and pointing to the benefits of a week off. Vegas agrees, as all four home teams are a better then 7 point favorite this weekend.

I will follow up my top weekend in the Wild Card round (4-0 against the spread, 3-1 for winners with the Steelers beating the 3 point spread but losing at home because of their reluctance to take one point instead of going for two from the 12 yard line) by taking all of the home teams this weekend to win and beat the spread. The narrowest spread is Seattle at Lambeau field, but as you know by now, I expect the Packers inexorable run to the Super Bowl to continue. Your own upset predictions are welcome below.

I am especially proud of taking the Giants who Footballoutsiders.com called the least likely road team to win -- but Good Eli showed up and the Giants advance

Also, a quick congratulations to Jeff Doctoroff who squeaked out a one point victory over yours truly in the College Bowl Pickem. Tulsa left little doubt, beating Bowling Green by more then 50 to decide the contest. Jeff, Flood and I all went 20-12 for the competition.

And a follow-up on Norm's Pigskin Championship -- his success rate was 51.5% for the season, meaning if he was gambling for real he would be down for the year based on the juice the bookie collects, so all of you, stick to your day job.

Make it a good week