It's the game we've all been waiting for, and it should be one hell of a matchup!
There are a lot of reasons why I'm going for the green and gold today.
A.) Worthlessberger is still a douchebag. I don't care how nice he's been since his latest rape accusation or about the PR move he made by getting engaged, he should have been charged with the crime. If you don't believe me see http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5078589 and we'll talk.
B.) I made the prediction back in Week One, right here on this very blog, that the Packers would make it to the Super Bowl this year. That's right, go check out Week One's predictions, I said it, now like it.
C.) I like watching Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, and Donald Driver play. Who doesn't? Oh, that's right, Steeler Nation. They better hope Polamalu is in rare form to today to take on the Packers. Maybe his rich, luxurious hair could suit up in another uniform. After all, during the last two seasons the Steelers are 14-4 when Polamalu is in, 5-7 when he is out. That's a very different team that you're playing. And Mike McCarthy will make sure that his offense is working every way but Polamalu's way in today's game.
GO PACK!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Championship Sunday!
All right people, are you ready for today's games? We have a couple of impressive Championship games today and yours truly is going green all the way. That's right, first up in the NFC Championship:
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
An amazing rivalry and it's only the second time the teams have met in the playoffs. Amazing! Either way, I think that the Packers are a better team and Aaron Rodgers is a better, more humble QB. Jay Cutler may have matured this last season, but the fits he's thrown in the NFL and his apparent love for the self more than the team or the game is troubling. That being said, go Cheeseheads!
For the AFC Championship:
New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Again, I'm going green in this game. Rex Ryan may be a big ol' cocky blowhard, but he's put a lot into this Jets team to turn them around in the couple of years that he's been there. I still believe Tomlin was handed the keys to a readily built team and that he will struggle once he has to start making adjustments. Add that to the fact that I believe his QB is a douchebag, and again I'm going green. J! E! T! S! Let's go Jets!
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
An amazing rivalry and it's only the second time the teams have met in the playoffs. Amazing! Either way, I think that the Packers are a better team and Aaron Rodgers is a better, more humble QB. Jay Cutler may have matured this last season, but the fits he's thrown in the NFL and his apparent love for the self more than the team or the game is troubling. That being said, go Cheeseheads!
For the AFC Championship:
New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Again, I'm going green in this game. Rex Ryan may be a big ol' cocky blowhard, but he's put a lot into this Jets team to turn them around in the couple of years that he's been there. I still believe Tomlin was handed the keys to a readily built team and that he will struggle once he has to start making adjustments. Add that to the fact that I believe his QB is a douchebag, and again I'm going green. J! E! T! S! Let's go Jets!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Divisional Weekend!
Are you ready for it? The Jets were last week and the Saints certainly weren't ready for it last week, making my predictions go 2-2. Let's see if it goes a little more smoothly this week, shall we?
Ravens @ Steelers
This will be a great, close, defensive battle between two divisional rivals as it usually is. And though I usually want the Ravens to win, the Steelers will probably win this matchup again.
Packers @ Falcons
Way back at the beginning of the season I predicted that the Packers would make it to the Super Bowl. They've had to fight the last few weeks of the regular season and take on Mike Vick and the Eagles last week, but I think the Pack is still hungry for more bird meat. Though this will be a more difficult game against a very good Falcons team.
Seahawks @ Bears
The Seahawks may have stunned the Bears back in Week Six, but I don't think it's likely it will happen again. (Unless the Hawks are meant to be the Underdog that gets to topple the Giant, like the Giants a few years back when they ended the Patriots' perfect season at the Super Bowl.) Anywho, look for whiny Cutler and the Bears to match up against the Packers in the NFC Championship game.
Jets @ Patriots
I had been hoping for another Peyton Manning/Bill Belichick chess game of football, but alas, the large loudmouth and the Jets won it last week and now get to look forward to losing at Foxboro. While I don't believe the score will be 45-3 again, the Pats should easily win against the Jets.
Ravens @ Steelers
This will be a great, close, defensive battle between two divisional rivals as it usually is. And though I usually want the Ravens to win, the Steelers will probably win this matchup again.
Packers @ Falcons
Way back at the beginning of the season I predicted that the Packers would make it to the Super Bowl. They've had to fight the last few weeks of the regular season and take on Mike Vick and the Eagles last week, but I think the Pack is still hungry for more bird meat. Though this will be a more difficult game against a very good Falcons team.
Seahawks @ Bears
The Seahawks may have stunned the Bears back in Week Six, but I don't think it's likely it will happen again. (Unless the Hawks are meant to be the Underdog that gets to topple the Giant, like the Giants a few years back when they ended the Patriots' perfect season at the Super Bowl.) Anywho, look for whiny Cutler and the Bears to match up against the Packers in the NFC Championship game.
Jets @ Patriots
I had been hoping for another Peyton Manning/Bill Belichick chess game of football, but alas, the large loudmouth and the Jets won it last week and now get to look forward to losing at Foxboro. While I don't believe the score will be 45-3 again, the Pats should easily win against the Jets.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Wild Card Weekend!
Are you ready for the first round of playoffs? Are the playoff teams ready for their games? Will my playoff picks improve my regular season picking score of (57%) 146-110? We can only hope so.
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday:
Saints @ Seahawks
Yes, the Hawks are playing at home. Yes, they beat the Rams last week, mostly because they were at home. Yes, they are in the playoffs at 7-9. (WTF?) But yes, they also faced three quality teams in the second half of the season (Chiefs, Giants, and Falcons) and lost by an average of 23 points all at Qwest Field. Even the banged up, warm weather, dome loving Saints should be able to win this game on the road.
Jets @ Colts
Rex Ryan has not been able to defend against Peyton Manning. Peyton is just too good and he has home field advantage this week. Look for Rex to be packing it home after this weekend and to start his trash talking some time after the Super Bowl-when we all forget that he and his precious Jets lost during the Wild Card weekend.
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday:
Ravens @ Chiefs
The Chiefs have come a long way this season, but it all ends in Arrowhead on Sunday when the Ravens come to town. The Ravens' offense may be mediocre, but if their defense holds up through all four quarters they can easily beat the Chiefs, who just don't have as many weapons or tough players as the Ravens.
Packers @ Eagles
The Pack is a team that many of us picked to go to the Super Bowl at the start of the season. And the last few weeks of the season we watched as they fought for their right to be in the playoffs, (after all, no one expected the Bears to take the NFC North this season). The Pack will still be riding their momentum as they head into Philly. And while Vick and the Eagles have been packing quite the punch, they still don't have as strong of a team as the Pack does.
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday:
Saints @ Seahawks
Yes, the Hawks are playing at home. Yes, they beat the Rams last week, mostly because they were at home. Yes, they are in the playoffs at 7-9. (WTF?) But yes, they also faced three quality teams in the second half of the season (Chiefs, Giants, and Falcons) and lost by an average of 23 points all at Qwest Field. Even the banged up, warm weather, dome loving Saints should be able to win this game on the road.
Jets @ Colts
Rex Ryan has not been able to defend against Peyton Manning. Peyton is just too good and he has home field advantage this week. Look for Rex to be packing it home after this weekend and to start his trash talking some time after the Super Bowl-when we all forget that he and his precious Jets lost during the Wild Card weekend.
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday:
Ravens @ Chiefs
The Chiefs have come a long way this season, but it all ends in Arrowhead on Sunday when the Ravens come to town. The Ravens' offense may be mediocre, but if their defense holds up through all four quarters they can easily beat the Chiefs, who just don't have as many weapons or tough players as the Ravens.
Packers @ Eagles
The Pack is a team that many of us picked to go to the Super Bowl at the start of the season. And the last few weeks of the season we watched as they fought for their right to be in the playoffs, (after all, no one expected the Bears to take the NFC North this season). The Pack will still be riding their momentum as they head into Philly. And while Vick and the Eagles have been packing quite the punch, they still don't have as strong of a team as the Pack does.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Final Regular Season Picks!
Sunday Sunday SUNDAY! It's the last day of regular season football everyone! Hope you are enjoying the start of the morning games and the late morning picks.
The last weekend we have to endure the craptastic games and they are:
Panthers @ Falcons
It's a walk in the park for the Falcons, and the Panthers are playing bad enough to not care about their last game. They already have the first pick in the draft.
Bills @ Jets
A lot of people are picking this game as the upset of the week because the Jets don't have to play to win. The Jets will play for pride however and the Bills won't be able to pull off the upset.
Cards @ 49ers
Ugh. I guess I'll pick the 49ers at home under their new (short-term) interim coach.
Rams @ Seahawks
While the Hawks are at an advantage this week at home in Qwest Field with the 12th man, they are playing the Rams. The Rams have more talent, more discipline and want desperately to hang on to the lead in the NFC West.
Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Dolphins @ Pats
While the Fish have been better on the road, they are so sporadic that I don't believe they can win at Foxboro. That, and every frickin' time I pick them they lose. Pats win.
Bucs @ Saints
The Bucs are playing hard and will be contenders in the next couple of years to come. Until then, the Saints are dead set on defending why they they were Super Bowl Champs last year.
Vikings @ Lions
I've lost track of who's playing QB for the Vikings this week, but the Lions will win at home anyway.
Raiders @ Chiefs
The Chiefs have won the division, but they also don't want to be embarrassed at home buy the Raiders. Chiefs win.
Bengals @ Ravens
The Bengals have fallen from last season's status, and this game won't be any different. The Ravens will win at home.
Steelers @ Browns
We'll see if Mangenius checks his bag of tricks for today's game, or if he rolls over and lets Holmgren fire him. Either way, the Steelers are playing for the bye week and the division win.
Jags @ Texans
The Jags won't have Garrard for QB today, and the Texans will pull out a surprising win so that Kubiak can stay on for another mediocre season.
Cowboys @ Eagles
This was going to be a fantastic game until Kitna and Vick became probable to not play. I'll take Kolb over McGhee.
Giants @ Redsk!ns
The G-men have had their struggles, but the Sk!ns have also had more struggles and more drama. Look for the G-men to win on the road.
Chargers @ Broncos
Tebow is a winner, he has a winning attitude, he's been working hard to prove all those naysayers wrong, and God probably listens more closely to him than most other people. At the end of the day, I think Tebow can rally a broken Broncos team over the Chargers.
Titans @ Colts
The Titans haven't been consistent enough to make this game that interesting. The Colts will win at home.
The only Fantastic Competition of the week:
Bears @ Packers
The Pack should have won the first matchup earlier in the season except for all their frickin' penalties. The Pack will be looking to redeem itself and to secure its playoff spot.
The last weekend we have to endure the craptastic games and they are:
Panthers @ Falcons
It's a walk in the park for the Falcons, and the Panthers are playing bad enough to not care about their last game. They already have the first pick in the draft.
Bills @ Jets
A lot of people are picking this game as the upset of the week because the Jets don't have to play to win. The Jets will play for pride however and the Bills won't be able to pull off the upset.
Cards @ 49ers
Ugh. I guess I'll pick the 49ers at home under their new (short-term) interim coach.
Rams @ Seahawks
While the Hawks are at an advantage this week at home in Qwest Field with the 12th man, they are playing the Rams. The Rams have more talent, more discipline and want desperately to hang on to the lead in the NFC West.
Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Dolphins @ Pats
While the Fish have been better on the road, they are so sporadic that I don't believe they can win at Foxboro. That, and every frickin' time I pick them they lose. Pats win.
Bucs @ Saints
The Bucs are playing hard and will be contenders in the next couple of years to come. Until then, the Saints are dead set on defending why they they were Super Bowl Champs last year.
Vikings @ Lions
I've lost track of who's playing QB for the Vikings this week, but the Lions will win at home anyway.
Raiders @ Chiefs
The Chiefs have won the division, but they also don't want to be embarrassed at home buy the Raiders. Chiefs win.
Bengals @ Ravens
The Bengals have fallen from last season's status, and this game won't be any different. The Ravens will win at home.
Steelers @ Browns
We'll see if Mangenius checks his bag of tricks for today's game, or if he rolls over and lets Holmgren fire him. Either way, the Steelers are playing for the bye week and the division win.
Jags @ Texans
The Jags won't have Garrard for QB today, and the Texans will pull out a surprising win so that Kubiak can stay on for another mediocre season.
Cowboys @ Eagles
This was going to be a fantastic game until Kitna and Vick became probable to not play. I'll take Kolb over McGhee.
Giants @ Redsk!ns
The G-men have had their struggles, but the Sk!ns have also had more struggles and more drama. Look for the G-men to win on the road.
Chargers @ Broncos
Tebow is a winner, he has a winning attitude, he's been working hard to prove all those naysayers wrong, and God probably listens more closely to him than most other people. At the end of the day, I think Tebow can rally a broken Broncos team over the Chargers.
Titans @ Colts
The Titans haven't been consistent enough to make this game that interesting. The Colts will win at home.
The only Fantastic Competition of the week:
Bears @ Packers
The Pack should have won the first matchup earlier in the season except for all their frickin' penalties. The Pack will be looking to redeem itself and to secure its playoff spot.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Week Sixteen Picks
While the Thursday and Saturday Night games that NFL Network is promoting this week are less than inspiring, we do get to end the week on a pretty fantastic game. Regardless, Happy Holidays everyone, hope you get everything you wanted besides your favorite team making it to the playoffs. HA! Just kidding.
The Craptastic games of the week go to:
Panthers @ Steelers
Woohoo. I think the Steelers will win this one at home. Just a guess though.
Cowboys @ Cards
Yay! We have a Christmas Day game it's, oh, well, at least the Cowboys get a good scrimmage game to improve their skill sets.
Lions @ Dolphins
The Lions are 1-6 on the road, the Dolphins are 1-6 at home. And every time I pick the damned Fish they let me down. Maybe they'll actually win at home this week.
Ravens @ Browns
Unless Mangenius pulls some of the fancy tricks he did in the middle of the season I don't see how these two teams could play a more inspired game. Even with the Ravens playing tough, close games the last few weeks, they haven't exactly been exciting to watch. Ravens will still win this one on the road.
Patriots @ Bills
If the Patriots actually had some competition this could be a good game. With the streak Belichick and Brady are on though, the Bills should get smeared.
49ers @ Rams
There's actually some division rivalry and competition for the NFC West Division title riding on this game. Go ahead and watch if you don't mind watching a 6-8 Rams try to defend their first place position against a 5-9 49ers. I like Spagnuolo more than Singletary, so I'll go with the Rams to win this one.
Seahawks @ Bucs
Am I being too tough on these games this week? Jeez, I have a large Craptastic section. Anywho, the Bucs will win this game at home.
Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Redsk!ns @ Jags
McNabb feels disrespected from his benching. Shanny likes Rex as the starter at the moment. Haynesworthless is still suspended the last four games of the regular season for being disobedient. I don't know what the hell is going on in that locker room, but it can't be pretty. The Jags will easily win at home.
Titans @ Chiefs
The Titans surprised the Texans and quite a few others last week when they finally woke up from their coma and played some football. Still, they are playing the Chiefs at Arrowhead, and the Chiefs need to keep their lead on the Chargers. Chiefs win at home.
Colts @ Raiders
This almost went in the Craptastic section-but I think it might actually be humorous to watch Peyton get frustrated in the Black Hole. The Raiders will pummel the Colts at home just because they can.
Chargers @ Bengals
T.O. is out for the season, OchoCinco has been awfully quiet, and the Bengals are sitting embarrassed at 3-11. The Chargers have an easy win on the road.
Texans @ Broncos
Any game involving the Broncos should be in the Craptastic section, the only reason this game might be mildly amusing is that Tebow is starting for the Broncos again, and if the Coaches and Owner are listening as closely to the fan base as they have been the last few weeks, they'll let Tebow throw for more than 16 passes to 33 runs. I still think ol' Koob and the Texans will get the win on the road.
Vikings @ Eagles
Will Favre play? Will he not play? Does anybody care anymore? Hell no. Why doesn't he stay gone? The Eagles will win this one easily, doesn't matter who the Vikings try to plug in at QB.
Regardless of the large Craptastic section, we do have a solid Fantastic section this week:
Jets @ Bears
The Bears have proved to be a more solid team this season than most of us have wanted to give them credit for. Still, the Jets have more at stake with their playoff hopes on the line. Look for the once beaten and humiliated Jets who dusted themselves off last week and played some football, to shock some Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Giants @ Packers
This is a must-win playoff game for both these NFC teams. The Pack proved themselves a worthy team last week when they almost made a comeback against the Pats at Foxboro with their rookie QB. If Rodgers had been in, they would have won that game. Look for Rodgers to play better than Eli Manning and for Coughlin to throw a fit after his team melts down in the 4th quarter.
Saints @ Falcons
Holy Monday Nighter! This is a pretty stiff NFC South Division rivalry, the Falcons are hanging on to the lead at 12-2 and the Saints are right behind them at 10-4. If the Saints have any hope of getting a Wild Card spot in the close NFC race this game is a must-win. And the Super Bowl Champs feel like they have to prove that they can still play with the big dogs. Saints go for the win on the road.
The Craptastic games of the week go to:
Panthers @ Steelers
Woohoo. I think the Steelers will win this one at home. Just a guess though.
Cowboys @ Cards
Yay! We have a Christmas Day game it's, oh, well, at least the Cowboys get a good scrimmage game to improve their skill sets.
Lions @ Dolphins
The Lions are 1-6 on the road, the Dolphins are 1-6 at home. And every time I pick the damned Fish they let me down. Maybe they'll actually win at home this week.
Ravens @ Browns
Unless Mangenius pulls some of the fancy tricks he did in the middle of the season I don't see how these two teams could play a more inspired game. Even with the Ravens playing tough, close games the last few weeks, they haven't exactly been exciting to watch. Ravens will still win this one on the road.
Patriots @ Bills
If the Patriots actually had some competition this could be a good game. With the streak Belichick and Brady are on though, the Bills should get smeared.
49ers @ Rams
There's actually some division rivalry and competition for the NFC West Division title riding on this game. Go ahead and watch if you don't mind watching a 6-8 Rams try to defend their first place position against a 5-9 49ers. I like Spagnuolo more than Singletary, so I'll go with the Rams to win this one.
Seahawks @ Bucs
Am I being too tough on these games this week? Jeez, I have a large Craptastic section. Anywho, the Bucs will win this game at home.
Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Redsk!ns @ Jags
McNabb feels disrespected from his benching. Shanny likes Rex as the starter at the moment. Haynesworthless is still suspended the last four games of the regular season for being disobedient. I don't know what the hell is going on in that locker room, but it can't be pretty. The Jags will easily win at home.
Titans @ Chiefs
The Titans surprised the Texans and quite a few others last week when they finally woke up from their coma and played some football. Still, they are playing the Chiefs at Arrowhead, and the Chiefs need to keep their lead on the Chargers. Chiefs win at home.
Colts @ Raiders
This almost went in the Craptastic section-but I think it might actually be humorous to watch Peyton get frustrated in the Black Hole. The Raiders will pummel the Colts at home just because they can.
Chargers @ Bengals
T.O. is out for the season, OchoCinco has been awfully quiet, and the Bengals are sitting embarrassed at 3-11. The Chargers have an easy win on the road.
Texans @ Broncos
Any game involving the Broncos should be in the Craptastic section, the only reason this game might be mildly amusing is that Tebow is starting for the Broncos again, and if the Coaches and Owner are listening as closely to the fan base as they have been the last few weeks, they'll let Tebow throw for more than 16 passes to 33 runs. I still think ol' Koob and the Texans will get the win on the road.
Vikings @ Eagles
Will Favre play? Will he not play? Does anybody care anymore? Hell no. Why doesn't he stay gone? The Eagles will win this one easily, doesn't matter who the Vikings try to plug in at QB.
Regardless of the large Craptastic section, we do have a solid Fantastic section this week:
Jets @ Bears
The Bears have proved to be a more solid team this season than most of us have wanted to give them credit for. Still, the Jets have more at stake with their playoff hopes on the line. Look for the once beaten and humiliated Jets who dusted themselves off last week and played some football, to shock some Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Giants @ Packers
This is a must-win playoff game for both these NFC teams. The Pack proved themselves a worthy team last week when they almost made a comeback against the Pats at Foxboro with their rookie QB. If Rodgers had been in, they would have won that game. Look for Rodgers to play better than Eli Manning and for Coughlin to throw a fit after his team melts down in the 4th quarter.
Saints @ Falcons
Holy Monday Nighter! This is a pretty stiff NFC South Division rivalry, the Falcons are hanging on to the lead at 12-2 and the Saints are right behind them at 10-4. If the Saints have any hope of getting a Wild Card spot in the close NFC race this game is a must-win. And the Super Bowl Champs feel like they have to prove that they can still play with the big dogs. Saints go for the win on the road.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Week Fifteen Picks
Three weeks left in the regular season, and a few teams are already starting to plan their moves for the off season. Let's face it, for a few teams, their seasons were done a few weeks ago.
Anywho, the games that could make you go blind this week are:
49ers @ Chargers
This is the Thursday Night Football Game? Really? Chargers win.
Cards @ Panthers
It's the rookie QB face-off. While Jimmy Clausen has had more games to play this season than Skelton who started last week, Skelton seems to be the more consistent QB in this matchup. Since the rest of the teams are pretty much crap except for Hightower and Fitzgerald, let's just say the Cards will win on the road.
Browns @ Bengals
It's the Ohio matchup, woo hoo. Even though this is probably a must-win for Mangenius to keep his job, the Bengals figured out what their offensive is capable of against teams like the Steelers last week. The Bengals should be able to take this one at home.
Lions @ Bucs
Whew, well, both teams have improved since last season-neither of them are great quite yet. But I believe the Bucs will win this one at home.
Broncos @ Raiders
The Broncos lost the only remaining game they had any hope of winning last week to the Cards. The Raiders already came into Mile High this season and scored 59 points. Even with McD gone, the Broncos are still in a free-fall and Pat Bowlen and Ellis are already shopping for a new GM and a new Head Coach for next season. Look for the Raiders to have an easy win over a demoralized Broncos team who is still starting Orton at QB even though he has a rib injury and has sucked hard the last two weeks.
Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Redsk!ns @ Cowboys
Week One this was the matchup that everyone talked about. And then the Cowboys kept losing. And then Phillips got fired. And then the Cowboys got motivated. And then Haynesworthless gave Shanahan even more headaches. And then McNabb started to throw INTs and was benched. And then McNabb came back. And now... the Cowboys are the better team to win in big D.
Bills @ Dolphins
I still think the Dolphins are a better team. Even though they haven't won at home much, at all. Surely they can beat the Bills, the Bills team that beat the Browns last week, the Browns team that beat the Dolphins the week before that... and, yeah. I'll still go for the Fish at home.
Chiefs @ Rams
Cassel should be back from his appendectomy this week to lead a stronger Chiefs team to a win over the Rams.
Texans @ Titans
Wherefore art thou Titans? Fisher? Young? Oh, a civil war in the locker room, eh? Look for the Texans to win on the road after a heartbreaking OT loss in Monday Night's game to the Ravens.
Falcons @ Seahawks
The Falcons not only have the best record in the NFL right now, they are also the League's best kept secret. Most aren't paying attention to the dirty birds yet, but will have to in the playoffs. Look for the Falcons to win on the road in Qwest Field. Yeah, I said it, the Seahawks are going to lose at home. Boohoo.
Packers @ Patriots
Once upon a time, I would have had a great argument for why this matchup would be magnificent. And then I learned that Aaron Rodgers is out with a concussion and Flynn is starting. Well, I guess the Pats have another win in Foxboro.
Bears @ Vikings
Well, since the roof has fallen in on the Vikings season, HA! I bet the Bears will mark up another win in Monday Night Football.
The Best Competition of the Week goes to:
Saints @ Ravens
While these two teams have hovered between the top tier to the top of the middle-line teams this season-this should definitely be a game to watch. The Ravens barely pulled out a win on Monday Night to the Texans, and have blown their lead in the 4th quarter more than once this season. While Schaub and the Texans made one hell of a comeback-look for Drew Brees and the Saints to make the comeback and win it.
Jaguars @ Colts
This division rivalry game became a lot more interesting with the current standings of the AFC South. Look for the Jags to give the Colts fits on Sunday, but for Peyton to pull out the win at home in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Eagles @ Giants
My first inclination was to go with the Eagles in this matchup. However, Vick got knocked around A LOT last week, (ahem, offensive line) and Bradshaw and Jacobs have been lighting up the field with their feet. The G-men's offensive line has also been strong up front and their QB hasn't had much of a chance to get that infamous deer in the headlights look. The Giants should be able to win this game at home.
Jets @ Steelers
Rex Ryan and the Jets have had their tail between their legs since their ass whooping by the Patriots two weeks ago. They certainly won't lose by that wide of a margin to the Steelers-but Roethlisberger is certainly motivated to win and get to the playoffs, regardless of a broken foot, or nose, or anything else for that matter.
Anywho, the games that could make you go blind this week are:
49ers @ Chargers
This is the Thursday Night Football Game? Really? Chargers win.
Cards @ Panthers
It's the rookie QB face-off. While Jimmy Clausen has had more games to play this season than Skelton who started last week, Skelton seems to be the more consistent QB in this matchup. Since the rest of the teams are pretty much crap except for Hightower and Fitzgerald, let's just say the Cards will win on the road.
Browns @ Bengals
It's the Ohio matchup, woo hoo. Even though this is probably a must-win for Mangenius to keep his job, the Bengals figured out what their offensive is capable of against teams like the Steelers last week. The Bengals should be able to take this one at home.
Lions @ Bucs
Whew, well, both teams have improved since last season-neither of them are great quite yet. But I believe the Bucs will win this one at home.
Broncos @ Raiders
The Broncos lost the only remaining game they had any hope of winning last week to the Cards. The Raiders already came into Mile High this season and scored 59 points. Even with McD gone, the Broncos are still in a free-fall and Pat Bowlen and Ellis are already shopping for a new GM and a new Head Coach for next season. Look for the Raiders to have an easy win over a demoralized Broncos team who is still starting Orton at QB even though he has a rib injury and has sucked hard the last two weeks.
Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Redsk!ns @ Cowboys
Week One this was the matchup that everyone talked about. And then the Cowboys kept losing. And then Phillips got fired. And then the Cowboys got motivated. And then Haynesworthless gave Shanahan even more headaches. And then McNabb started to throw INTs and was benched. And then McNabb came back. And now... the Cowboys are the better team to win in big D.
Bills @ Dolphins
I still think the Dolphins are a better team. Even though they haven't won at home much, at all. Surely they can beat the Bills, the Bills team that beat the Browns last week, the Browns team that beat the Dolphins the week before that... and, yeah. I'll still go for the Fish at home.
Chiefs @ Rams
Cassel should be back from his appendectomy this week to lead a stronger Chiefs team to a win over the Rams.
Texans @ Titans
Wherefore art thou Titans? Fisher? Young? Oh, a civil war in the locker room, eh? Look for the Texans to win on the road after a heartbreaking OT loss in Monday Night's game to the Ravens.
Falcons @ Seahawks
The Falcons not only have the best record in the NFL right now, they are also the League's best kept secret. Most aren't paying attention to the dirty birds yet, but will have to in the playoffs. Look for the Falcons to win on the road in Qwest Field. Yeah, I said it, the Seahawks are going to lose at home. Boohoo.
Packers @ Patriots
Once upon a time, I would have had a great argument for why this matchup would be magnificent. And then I learned that Aaron Rodgers is out with a concussion and Flynn is starting. Well, I guess the Pats have another win in Foxboro.
Bears @ Vikings
Well, since the roof has fallen in on the Vikings season, HA! I bet the Bears will mark up another win in Monday Night Football.
The Best Competition of the Week goes to:
Saints @ Ravens
While these two teams have hovered between the top tier to the top of the middle-line teams this season-this should definitely be a game to watch. The Ravens barely pulled out a win on Monday Night to the Texans, and have blown their lead in the 4th quarter more than once this season. While Schaub and the Texans made one hell of a comeback-look for Drew Brees and the Saints to make the comeback and win it.
Jaguars @ Colts
This division rivalry game became a lot more interesting with the current standings of the AFC South. Look for the Jags to give the Colts fits on Sunday, but for Peyton to pull out the win at home in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Eagles @ Giants
My first inclination was to go with the Eagles in this matchup. However, Vick got knocked around A LOT last week, (ahem, offensive line) and Bradshaw and Jacobs have been lighting up the field with their feet. The G-men's offensive line has also been strong up front and their QB hasn't had much of a chance to get that infamous deer in the headlights look. The Giants should be able to win this game at home.
Jets @ Steelers
Rex Ryan and the Jets have had their tail between their legs since their ass whooping by the Patriots two weeks ago. They certainly won't lose by that wide of a margin to the Steelers-but Roethlisberger is certainly motivated to win and get to the playoffs, regardless of a broken foot, or nose, or anything else for that matter.
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