Week 7 - Blockbuster NFL trades!

Most NFL seasons go by without any trades at the deadline. This season was certainly an exception! 3 trades went down that actually affected fantasy football. The over-the-hill Jerry Rice went to Seattle for a conditional 7th-round pick. That's right, if Rice doesn't play well, then Seattle just gets him for free! I guess the rest of the league has an IQ above 60 and figured out Rice just isn't that good anymore.
The holdout WR McCardell got traded to the Chargers in a blockbuster- multiple pick deal. Good job Chargers on loading up for a stretch playoff run!
Finally, the Browns traded WR Quincy Morgan for Dallas WR Antonio Bryant. This is a classic, "we're disappointed with our guy, so let's swap dance partners and hope things turn out better."
Notice that all the trades were intra-conference, because that's the only way to make sure that your plays don't get used against yourself.

Enough banter, it's game-time.

Manwich Matchup of the Week-
NY Jets @ New England-
2 undefeated teams battling it out certainly qualifies under the "Manwich" category. The sad fact is, the Jets haven't been the most consistent team, barely scraping by against Buffalo and San Francisco. The Jets defense is suspect, and they better pray that playmaker Santana Moss is 100% this week to give them a chance.
NOTE: I really thought the Pats would lose last week, they were even on the cover of SI and it said "19-0." SI Cover Jinx where are you?
Pick: New England

Upset of the Week-
Buffalo @ Baltimore-
I think that the Bills have a good defense, and we all know that the Ravens offense is almost as anemic as a Zwick-led Buckeye offense. And Jamal Lewis isn't playing! I think the Bills could have what you call a "winning streak."
Pick: Buffalo

San Diego @ Carolina-
San Diego, Super-Chargers. They did play well last week against the Falcons, and I think I'm going to hop on the bandwagon. I'm not going to say playoffs, but these guys could finish right around .500
Pick- San Diego

Philadelphia @ Cleveland-
The Browns are undefeated at home, winless on the road. That analysis isn't going to help me... On a juicier note, a mad, deranged T.O. is facing off against mutant-looking Jeff Garcia. T.O. called Garcia gay during the summer. I don't think T.O. noticed that Garcia has been making out in public w/ that Playboy Playmate of the year. Details.
Pick: Philadelphia

Jacksonville @ Indy-
Do you think that during the bye week, Indy has a Madden tournament to see who can put up the most touchdowns with their video game versions of themselves?
Pick: Indy

Atlanta @ KC-
This is an interesting game. Ultimately though, this is a prime opportunity for Vick to get 100 yards rushing and add to his highlight show.
Pick: Atlanta

St. Louis @ Miami-
Even Brian Griese is good once he leaves the Dolphins! Take that Coach Wannstedt!
Pick: St. Louis

Tennessee @ Minnesota-
If you thought the Titans D-line looked bad in previous weeks, just wait until this matchup.
Pick: Minnesota

Detroit @ NY Giants-
Don't even get me started on the Lions stinking up the joint last week. I really want to pick the Lions, but until Kevin Jones gets healthy enough to be the feature back, it's going to be tough. AND Kurt Warner's sabbatical to the "Fortress of Solitude" during the bye week has strengthened his super powers.
Pick: NY Giants

Chicago @ Tampa Bay-
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Man versus Brian Griese. For fans who stick around after the game, the Senior NFL Flag Football League is showcasing Jim Harbaugh vs. Steve DeBerg.
Pick: Tampa Bay

Seattle @ Arizona-
Hasselbeck did shred the Pats for 350 yards last week. This time, Seattle needs to score touchdowns, not field goals.
Pick: Seattle

Dallas @ Green Bay-
This game is impossible to predict. 2 underachieving teams. It pains me to say it, but I guess I'll go w/ GB just because they have a running game.
Pick: Green Bay

New Orleans @ Oakland-
It would only be fitting if Kerry Collins hits 3 different receivers for TDs this week, now that Rice is gone.
Pick: New Orleans

Denver @ Cincinnati-
Cincinnati's first home Monday night game in almost 15 years. Too bad the pre-game will be more exciting than the actual game.
Pick: Denver

Last Week: 11-3
Season: 58-30
Manwich Matchup: 2-3 (if the Seahawks would have scored TDs, not FGs, it would have happened)
Upset Special: 4-2 (Houston Texans came through in the clutch, I sent D.Carr a fruit basket)

By the way- Cohen pointed out last week that Joe Theisman was at 61%. Well, I think I certainly stepped up to the plate last week (11-3). Let's just hope I can continue, because there's nothing more embarrassing than losing to Joe Theisman in picking NFL games (well, maybe Theisman beating me in Battleship or Connect-4).