Taking 2 big games for my weekly NFL Picks: 

MINN  + 3.5   VS   CAROLINA    With Guss taking over QB for the Vikings, they should have a more balanced attack.  Gus has the ability to control a game and complete those 3rd down passes.  Peterson gets his normal 100 + yds and Gus throws for 200 + yds.  The Vikings should win by 7 or more.  Take the Vikings  +3.5. 

Buffalo  -9.5  over  Oakland:       I normally would not go with this big spread, but I do think this could be the Bill's yearto get back in the playoffs.  They have a better than average RB and QB, excellent receivers, led by Lee Evans, the Defense is improved and if they can stay focused should win at least 10 games this year.  Go with the Bills   -9.5.