I ran my record to 14-2 last week, bringing my overall to 94-66. Thanksgiving is here and we’re coming down the home stretch. So has you slip into your tryptophan-induced coma, enjoy these games to the best of your ability.
NE vs. DET
Detroit is still playing very hard and there is a lot of hope for the future. However, “future” is the key word in that statement. New England should win easily.
NO vs. DAL
While Dallas has been playing well these past few weeks, I don’t think they’re going to be able to overcome Saints without Tony Romo. The Saints will probably win.
CIN vs. NYJ
Given the way Cincinnati has been playing recently, there’s no chance they’ll beat the Jets.
GB vs. ATL *Game of the Week*
Green Bay has been suffering injury after injury through the season, but has continued to find ways to keep winning in spite of the injuries. Their pass rush and solid corner play has greatly helped the offensive imbalance that the Packers have been forced into due to the loss of Ryan Grant. Atlanta has been more balanced offensively, but their passing defense is not great and the could have a hard time contain Greg Jennings and the explosive Packers receiving corp. On the other side, Matt Ryan and Roddy White will have a difficult time playing against Charles Woodson. However, the Packers rush defense is mediocre and now they have to face Michael Turner. No matter how you slice it, this is going to be a fun game to watch. I’m picking Atlanta to win because of their balanced offense and their record at home.
PIT vs. BUF
Buffalo has shown well in their first two wins of the season, however that will mean little when they have to face the Steelers. Pittsburgh should win.
CAR vs. CLE
I was ready to say that Cleveland would win this game with little effort, right up until I heard that Jake Delhomme was going to be starting in place of an injured Colt McCoy. While I do believe that Delhomme will be motivated to beat his old team, I don’t think he’ll be able to overcome the habit of forcing balls into tight coverage to be a difference in this game. The difference-maker that will give the Browns the win in this game will be Peyton Hillis. He is the strength of the running game and if the Browns can stick to that strength, they should be able to win this game.
TEN vs. HOU
Regardless of how poorly Houston has been playing recently, they should be able to beat the Titans when they’re lead by Rusty Smith.
JAC vs. NYG
Jacksonville has been playing well recently, while the Giants have been slumping. However, I don’t think that they’ll be able to compete with the Giants, even a slumping Giants team.
MIN vs. WAS
As much as I like Leslie Frazer as a head coach, it’s going to take more than one week for him to fix the turnover problem that the Vikings have had this season. The Redskins should win.
MIA vs. OAK
This game is really tough to pick. Oakland seems to have fallen back into their losing ways, while Miami is likely going to be starting Tyler Thigpen again. Anyone who saw Thursday night’s game can tell that this isn’t going to end well. I’m giving it to Oakland because of Miami’s quarterback situation.
KC vs. SEA
Kansas City shouldn’t have too many problems fighting through the mediocre Seattle defense. Keep an eye on Dwayne Bowe in this game, Seattle’s 30th ranked pass defense means he’s going to get a lot of love in this game.
TB vs. BAL
As good as Tampa Bay has been this season, they just aren’t up to the task of facing the Ravens. But a good showing would do wonders for their confidence going forward.
PHI vs. CHI
Philadelphia’s offense is perhaps the best (and definitely the most explosive) in the NFL. Chicago’s defense is based on causing turnovers and holding field position. I’m going to say that Philly’s offense wins that battle and the game.
STL vs. DEN
As much as I hate to admit it, Denver has a very good passing game and should be able to beat on the Rams.
SD vs. IND
This game basically comes down to which team screws up less. Indianapolis’ injury count has led to far more mistakes than the Colts are used to since
Peyton Manning took the Helm as leader of the team. Sadly I think that injury count will end up costing them this game as well. San Diego wins.
Peyton Manning took the Helm as leader of the team. Sadly I think that injury count will end up costing them this game as well. San Diego wins.
SF vs. ARI
Somehow this game got the Monday night matchup. While Arizona has been playing somewhat better over the course of the season, San Francisco has played much better over the last three weeks and are less turnover prone than the Cardinals. They should win.
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