NFL Picks Week 9: Saints Hand Rams First Loss

Ryan Mayer
The second half of the NFL season begins this week and, with it, the playoff watch begins. Several games are on the docket this weekend that could have playoff implications for the franchises involved.
First, in Baltimore, the Ravens host their AFC North rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens won the first matchup between the two teams this year, 26-14 back in Week 4. Since then, the teams have headed in opposite directions. The Steelers have won their three subsequent games whil