Yes, it was best week since the season began. But I told you when the season first started that it takes some time in the NFL to really understand the teams — through week 7 I was one game above .500, so I didn’t lose you any money during the learning curve. Here’s how I’m doing.

Last week: 8-4
On the season: 48-43

-Redskins (-3) @ Jets: The temptation here is to take a team with a struggling offense and a new quarterback, hoping that new quarterback sparks something and they return to the playoff team they were last year. Then reality sets in, and you realize this is the one team that might be in worse shape right now than the Falcons. The ‘Skins just got spanked, but I’m taking that D against that O.

-Packers (+2) @ Chiefs: It’s hard for me to bet on the Packers. But every time I bet against them, I lose. Every time I bet on them, I win. Seems simple. Pack cover, maybe win.

-Cardinals (+4) @ Bucs: My guess is Jeff Garcia gets better against a not-very-good Cardinals D. But their offense is still struggling, and 4 points is a loss. I’m not saying Arizona wins, but take the gift points. ‘Zona covers.

-Panthers @ Titans (-3.5): David Carr against that defensive line? Pft. Punt the points, Titans win easy.

-49′ers (+3.5) @ Falcons: A game I wouldn’t touch. But for all intents and purposes, take the Niners, but Falcons win by a field goal.

-Jaguars (+3) @ Saints: The Saints D is lacking, and Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor are licking their chops. Everyone’s saying the Saints are back, but I have to ask: When did a team start getting “back” after beating the Falcons and Niners? My point exactly. The points are nice, but the Jags win straight up.

-Broncos @ Lions (-3): Every time I bet the Lions, I lose. Every time I bet against the Lions, I lose. There’s nothing with this team I can do right. I’m thinking they win by more than three, so I suggest you bet Denver.

-Bengals @ Bills (+1): I told you after their loss to Cleveland: I’ll bet on the Bengals again. That goes for this week. Losman’s back, Bills cover.

-Chargers @ Vikings (+7): They’re a touchdown dog and they’re at home. San Diego’s looked sharp recently, but see the opponents they’ve played before you jump the gun. And San Diego won’t be able to run on that Minnesota D. I’m not saying they win, but seven points is too much. Take the Vikings.

-Seahawks @ Browns (-1): Your lock of the week. Write. It. Down. Browns cover. Easy.

-Patriots @ Colts (+5.5): I can’t believe I’m doing this, I can’t believe I’m doing this, I can’t believe I’m doing this. As great as they’ve been, I feel more comfortable betting the Colts at home than I do betting against them. At the end of the day, this should be one hell of a game.

-Texans @ Raiders (+3): So much for Matt Schaub being the great QB everyone said he’d be.

-Cowboys (-3) @ Eagles: They’re coming off a bye week, which helps, and they’re playing the Eagles, who stink, which also helps.

-Ravens (+9) @ Steelers: They’ve looked bad all year long, but I can’t resist a nine point under-dog with that defense. I know statistically they haven’t been that great, but it’s just a matter of time before Ray-Ray and Co. get their shit together.