Let's talk about football instead (updated)

The Technical Gods tell me that although the Evil Electronic Zaps are still pinging my site almost continually, they’re not getting any traction — so I’m adding ears to my voice again and we’ll see how it goes. Comments are ON, and not a moment too soon, because I’ll be hoping for some feedback on this one.
From my infrequent public chortles and guffaws, most folks know I’m a die-hard Saints fan by now. What you don’t know, though, is that I’m at the top of our family’s football pool, poised to step into the limelight for my public Brag and Bow moment when the regular season ends. And it’s a VERY tight race, with numerous distant cousins breathing right down my neck.
I’d never have mentioned this (okay… maybe I would have eventually….), but in my morning net-wander, I came across Gun Toting Liberal’s picks for the week, and discovered that we disagree on quite a number of them. Ever the insecure Polimom, I thought I’d seek comfort and affirmation — or at least some rational explanations about which are REALLY wrong.
Note: my picks reflect the point spreads. Saying I picked San Francisco doesn’t mean I think they’ll beat Seattle, but that I don’t think Seattle will cover the 9.5 point spread.
San Francisco over Seattle (favored by 9.5 points)
*Dallas (favored by 3.5) over Atlanta — I suspect Dallas is VERY unhappy about their drubbing last week at the hands of the mighty Saints, and they’ll take it out on Atlanta in a big way. Also — the asterisk means that I’ve staked my reputation on this pick; I’m really, really sure (sort of…).
New Orleans (favored by 9.5) over Washington – duh. And no, I never pick the opposition. It’s worked out pretty well this season…
Chicago (favored by 13.5) over Tampa Bay
Green Bay (favorite by 4.5) over Detroit — no really good reasons for this, other than Detroit’s pathetic performance.
NY Jets over Minnesota (favored by 3.5) — I never pick right when either of these two teams are involved. Convince me.
Carolina over Pittsburgh (supposed to win by 2.5)
Buffalo ( favored by -0.5) over Miami — even the point-makers are tossed up on this one.
Houston over New England (by 11.5) — Houston’s pathetic, but I think that’s too big a spread for New England to cover against them.

*Jacksonville (favored by 3.5) over Tennessee — note the asterisk again. My second hill to die on this week.

Arizona over Denver (favored by 2.5)
NY Giants (favored by 5.5) over Philadelphia
St. Louis over Oakland (favored by 2.5)
San Diego (favored by 8.5) over Kansas City
Cincinnati over Indianapolis (favored by 3.5)

Now — help me win this thing!
Added: GTL’s season record is better than my 114 – 94. I’m biting my nails here…
Update:  Just in case somebody decides to actually hold my feet to the fire on this, I’ve changed my Pittsburgh / Carolina pick.  Going with the Steelers…