Predictions for Week 9

Last week, I was 7-6, putting me at 57-30 for the season. I need a good week this week.




WAS at ATL Winner: ATL



In DeAngelo Hall’s return to the Georgia Dome, Atlanta should be able to take down the ineffective Redskins. The Washington D plays well enough, however the offense is extremely inconsistent which will lead to their downfall.



ARI at CHI Winner: CHI



The battle of the who? What exactly are these teams? Some weeks, both look like some of the leagues top teams and other weeks they look like some of the most average. This game is more important to Arizona who is fighting for another division title; however Chicago’s D is getting Tommie Harris back which could make all the difference. It’s really a toss up, but I’m going with the home team in a cold snap.



BAL vs. CIN Winner: CIN



Baltimore hasn’t shown that they can stop Cedric Benson this season. They looked really good against Denver, and they might have hit their stride in that game. However, until I see it done, I’m not picking against the Bengals in this matchup.



HOU vs. IND Winner: IND



Houston has been playing well the past couple of weeks. However, Indianapolis has had their number through the majority of the Texans existence. The Colts will prevail in this matchup yet again.



KC at JAX Winner: JAX



Jacksonville is quite the enigma. Some weeks they look like a playoff contender and other weeks they look absolutely inept. However, in spite of the Jags ups and downs, the Chiefs are consistently down. In this matchup, I think the Jags will run over the chiefs.



MIA at NE Winner: NE



Miami has looked very good at times, but is still a bit too inconsistent for me to pick them over the red hot Pats. On a fantasy note, Ronnie Brown and Rickey Williams would be good starts in this game.



GB at TB Winner: GB



Tampa Bay is giving the reigns to a rookie quarterback. This doesn’t bode well for their season this year, but they have looked terrible all season either way so, it does make sense to give the rookie some experience. Green Bay wins big.



CAR at NO Winner: NO



Carolina has looked their best when the run the ball effectively. New Orleans’ defense thrives on getting turnovers, notably in the passing game. It’ll be a interesting matchup to watch those two units face off. However, there are two more units in the game, and that matchup isn’t even remotely close. The Panthers D won’t be able to keep up with the New Orleans offense and this should be a blowout.



DET at SEA Winner: DET



I normally don’t go with upsets like this, but I think that Detroit is starting to establish an identity for their team and will be able to pull of the upset.



SD at NYG Winner: NYG



In this matchup, I think the Giants will be able to over come some of their previous problems and be able o pull this game out. This pick is based on the Giants being able to pressure and frustrate Phillip Rivers. I do expect Vincent Jackson to have a good game against the somewhat lacking Giants secondary, however it won’t be enough for the Chargers to overcome the Giants.



TEN at SF Winner: SF



San Fran’s defense was able to hold the Colts offense to a mere 18 points and not allow a passing touchdown from Peyton Manning. Against Tennessee, I expect see something similar. Vince Young, however, is very different from Peyton Manning. Tennessee could pull the upset, but I expect San Fran to win.



DAL at PHI Winner: PHI



Philadelphia has far better corners than the last two teams that the Cowboys have played. They will likely be able to shutdown Miles Austin and thus cut off the big plays from Tony Romo and the Dallas offense.



PIT at DEN Winner: PIT



Last week showed what happens when the young Denver team plays an experienced team. Pittsburgh’s defense is far more experienced and should be able to destroy the Denver offense.