The home team normally has an advantage, but this week is ridiculous. Of the 16 games on display, 15 of them feature home favorites. Ironically, the only home team considered an underdog, the 2-0 Green Bay Packers, play in one of the most venerable, intimidating home stadiums in the NFL.

A road dog is a dangerous temptress, but we’re going with a few in unbeatens Arizona, Carolina and Pittsburgh; winless St. Louis; and the Brett Favre-led New York Jets. After an 8-6-1 week, resident gamer Raisin’ Brant Nelson improved to 19-11-1 in his quest for a .700 season winning percentage. Read more »