BUSH IN A RUSH: Michael Bush and the Raiders will roll over the Vikings, Dave Blezow predicts. (
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The Giants have a chance to “finish off” the Eagles and “put them out of their misery.” But those same words point out why Philadelphia is still dangerous, in the way a wounded animal fights for survival.

Even if Michael Vick and WR Jeremy Maclin can’t go, the Birds still have a fighting chance with LeSean McCoy and their top-ranked rushing attack vs. a Giants D that ranks 20th vs. the run and will be without MLB Michael Boley.

Big Blue’s last four wins have been by 4, 3, 3 and 4, so this line’s right in step.

The pick: Eagles +4.

Titans (+6) over FALCONS: These are essentially the same team — both 5-4, Titans +1.6 per game in point differential, Falcons +1.8. Happy to grab spread approaching a touchdown in these circumstances.

DOLPHINS (-2) over Bills: Still believe in the Bills, but they again are going to have trouble scoring with center Eric Wood gone and WR Stevie Johnson iffy. Dolphins have won two in a row and it could have been four, foiled by that giveaway to Denver and a late Giants comeback.

Bengals (+7) over RAVENS: Big line means support for a Ravens bounce-back at home, where they are 4-0, after bad loss in Seattle. Fair enough, especially with WR A.J. Green iffy for the Bengals. But know that in the past 13 meetings, the Baltimore has beaten Cincy by more than this line just once.

BROWNS (-1) over Jaguars: Browns had a sure victory over the Rams scuttled by a bad snap and Phil Dawson’s missed 22-yard field goal. Though they’ve been devoid of their top weapons for weeks, the Browns still average more points per game than do the Jags, and are long overdue to win, while the Jags got one last week .

Raiders (-1) over VIKINGS: Hey, Jared Allen, you can stop your celebration dance now. You lost 45-7! The Vikings are capable of way better, but even so, Oakland will be tough to stop with the combination of Carson Palmer’s deep passes and Michael Bush’s punishing runs.

LIONS (-7) over Panthers: Normally would view this as a troublesome “sandwich game” for Detroit, nestled between dates with the Bears and Packers. But having lost three of four, the Lions should be focused and ferocious. Spread seems low considering Panthers are coming off 30-3 home loss to Titans.

PACKERS (-14) over Buccaneers: Have shied away from the Pack in recent weeks because of mounting spreads and paid the price. But they are on a different level from even the best of the rest in the NFL right now, let alone flawed teams like the Bucs.

Cowboys (-7 1/2) over REDSKINS: The fact Mike Shanahan went back to Rex Grossman last week suggests he’s out of answers. With DeMarco Murray averaging an incredible 6.7 yards every time he carries the ball, the Boys should have their way.

Cardinals (+9 1/2) over 49ERS: San Francisco has won the last three meetings by ascending margins of 15, 21 and 31, but like the Cards at this price because the 49ers are in the stratosphere at 8-1, face a letdown after a win over a marquee foe in the Giants, and don’t figure to have Frank Gore at full bore.

RAMS (-2) over Seahawks: Steven Jackson is hitting stride with three straight 100-plus-yard games. Rams have won two of three, including a win over the Saints in their lone home game since Oct. 2.

BEARS (-3 1/2) over Chargers: Smallish line suggests many believe it’s time for the Chargers to end their ugly four-game losing streak here and now. But their problems are many – from Philip Rivers’ 19 turnovers to a banged-up O-line to a D that gave up nearly 500 yards to the Raiders.

MONDAY NIGHT

PATRIOTS (-15) over Chiefs: The Chiefs’ average margin of defeat in their five losses is 23.4 points, meaning there’s a lot of quit in these guys. If first-time-starting QB Tyler Palko struggles early, his teammates will be quick to wave the white flag.

BEST BETS: Raiders, Cowboys, Patriots.

LAST NIGHT: Jets (L).

LAST WEEK: 8-8 overall, 0-3 Best Bets.

LOCK OF THE WEEK: Raiders (Locks are 6-4 this season).