Well, time to have some fun. Let's take a look at what we can look forward to in the Sunday portion of Week 11 (plus a side order of Monday). Remember, gambling is illegal. If you get caught, it's not my fault...blame the team that lost.
Denver at Atlanta: Here is a set of teams, one is impressing with its rookie QB, and the other is hoping to hang onto it's division lead. Denver started out good, going 3-1, but then sank to 4-4 with a loss to Miami in Denver.
Atlanta meanwhile, is making the city forget some guy named Vick, and are presently undefeated at home. Bad news for Denver....back to .500.
Atlanta 30, Denver 21
Houston at Indy: Indy is presently fighting for it's playoff lives, and took a good step forward, with a late game win against the Steelers. Texas meanwhile, is going in reverse after winning 3 in a row. Sitting at 3-5, they can assume the role of spoiler...but don't count on it this week.
Indy 21, Houston 13
Oakland at Miami: Oakland is coming off a hard defensive effort, and with this week they have Darren McFadden coming back, along with JaMarcus Russell who missed last week with a knee injury. Miami on the other hand has a team that won 3 straight...but almost lost last week to Seattle, 21-19.
Oakland 17, Miami 16
Baltimore at New York Giants: If pick this as a possible Super bowl matchup, as the Ravens have a good defense that might make Eli Manning make mistakes. The Ravens, meanwhile, have Joe Flacco, who is coming along nicely. Both teams have won four in a row....someone will leave with a one-game losing streak.
Giants 21, Baltimore 17
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Detroit at Carolina: Carolina had a close game, against a team with no offense. The Lions, while they can score points, can't seem to keep the lead when it's most important. Don't expect the Lions to finally get a win....no matter how bad Jake Delhomme is.
Carolina 35, Detroit 9
Philadelphia At Cinci: Donovan McNabb, your air parade is ready. Cinci is going to be hard-pressed to keep up with the Eagles. And the Eagles look to keep things tight in the NFC Wild Card race.
Philadelphia 31, Cinci 14
Chicago at Green Bay: Ah, a classic matchup in the Norris Division. There's no lost love between these two clubs, and with the Bears in the lead, the Packers can shuffle it all over again.
I'll go against the odds, and see the Bears teach Aaron Rodgers about a great rivalry.
Chicago 20, Green Bay 17
New Orleans at Kansas City: The Saints weekly record looks like a table-tennis match: W, L, L, W, L, W, L, W, L. Kansas City, meanwhile has to be ticked at missing a chance for it's second win, and second upset.
No chance for Kansas City to get it's second win.
New Orleans 24, Kansas City 16
Minnesota at Tampa Bay: Should be an interesting game, if the Bucs can keep Adrian Peterson from scoring. Should also be interesting if Tampa Bay can stay on the Panther's tail
Think Gruden will enjoy this game...no more dying this week.
Tampa Bay 24, Minnesota 21
St. Louis at San Francisco: A former California team takes on a team that wishes it was more sunny in California. The 49ers are hoping to get off an ugly skid and put last week's finish out of their memory. St Louis is hoping it doesn't get embarrassed again. St Louis has scored 16 points, while giving up 81 points.
Someone has to win this. I'll give the Rams a chance...the 49ers have lost six straight.
St Louis 20, San Francisco 14
Arizona at Seattle: Seattle used to own this division. Right now, Arizona has a 4 game lead on the everyone else. Sorry Seahawk fans....it's going to be a long season.
Arizona 30, Seattle 14
Tennessee at Jacksonville: The Titans come into the game looking pretty well bulletproof. The earlier matchup this season was won by the Titans, 17-10. I'm wondering if it'll be different in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville 21, Tennessee 14
San Diego at Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh's defense is showing some wear, losing last week to Indy. San Diego got a scare from last place KC at home.
Will the team that wants to win please show up?
Pittsburgh 24, San Diego 14
Dallas at Washington: Dallas is presently hoping that Tony Romo will be back to help this team win a key matchup. The Redskins meanwhile, have a question mark on Portis.
I'm sure Terrell Owens will tell all after the game.
Dallas 21, Washington 13
And Monday Night...
Cleveland at Buffalo: There is a good matchup to make out of this. Buffalo wants back into the AFC East race, and the Browns want some respect.
In Buffalo?
Buffalo 24, Cleveland 21
Have fun, debate it out....and check back later tomorrow to throw some apples!
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about 1 month ago
I can't say you put any justification in there for picking the Raiders over the Dolphins. Whats better barely winning or losing last week? Yes they get Russel and Mcfadden back but Miami has a better QB and a better RB. You could just say you're a fan of Oakland and I would respect that. I will be rooting for Oakland this week so I hope that you are right. Jags over Tits? Hey it could happen, Tenn. is beatable. You give the Browns Bills game a little too much credit. It will be snowing a lot before and during this game and if you look back to last year you can see that this will be an ugly game for sure. Bills will win though I believe. Always fun to debate the picks though. Good Article
from about 1 month ago
Thanks for reading, Jarrod.
Well, First of all, the QB for Miami doesn't exactly put up positive numbers against Oakland. Just ask Brett Favre. Secondly, Miami's defense, while decent, is geared to stop the run, where it's 9th in the league. With McFadden coming back, if Oakland reverts it it's original formula of run first, pass occasionally, they might be able to get back into an order of semblence on the offense.
There's also a question mark, since we ditched Hall and got the defense straightened out, I'm wondering if we've removed Javon Walker due to injury, if that will cause the offense to step forward.
Probably the strongest thing Oakland has going for it, is the surprise factor. Teams don't consider Oakland to be that big of a threat, or they'd stack heavier for it. If they fill the box, we'll use Miller on a side route. We still have Lelie, Curry if he's done pouting, and Schillins.
about 1 month ago
Im concvinced Oakland is trying to lose games. They must want a draft pick really bad. What an all around ugly game today.
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