Week 15: Predictions

Any Given Sunday . . . 

These days in the NFL, any team can win on any Sunday. A good example was the Broncos losing to the Chargers at home. I'm sure most people thought San Diego would compete with Denver, but eventually the Broncos would score 40 or more points and win the game. The Chargers won the game and people are left wondering if their are anymore guaranteed wins in the NFL anymore.

When you look at games and try to bet on them, don't think the easy pick is a guaranteed win. The Saints play in St. Louis and you think they would kill them, but don't be shocked if the lose. That goes for the 49ers, Chiefs and Colts as well. Just because you are playoff bound team or winning your division, you have to play hard every game no matter the opponent. I hope the games this weekend will be just as exciting as last week and of course, there will be some upsets that we won't see coming.

I have picked two games to analyze this weekend, so let's get to it:


New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

This is a big game for both teams. Since the Broncos lost on Thursday Night, the Patriots have an opportunity to take over the 1st seed in the AFC playoffs with a win in Miami. This will be the first game without Gronkowski and that will change the offense a lot. New England will have to rely on Ammendola and Edelman to pick up the slack and look for Shane Vereen to play a huge roll for the Patriots. New England will face tough Miami defense that has been playing well all year, so Brady and company will have to be precise against an aggressive defense. The Patriots defense hasn't been playing very well and look for the Dolphins offense to exploit it. Remember, Tom Brady is really good and he will keep the Patriots in the game until the end.

For the Dolphins, this is the game of the year. Miami has lost the last 7 games vs New England including the last meeting in October. Miami raced out to a 17-3 halftime lead, but game up 24 unanswered points and lost the game. The Dolphins have won 2 games in a row on the road and look to win a big ball game in front of their home fans. The defense has been playing great football and will cause chaos for Tom Brady and his receivers. The front four will get a few sacks and finding ways to cause turnovers is vital for the Miami defense. This game will depend on Tannehill leading the offense to touchdowns, not field goals. They have been clicking the last couple games, so look for Hartline and Wallace to give the Patriots secondary fits.

The Patriots will blow their chance at the #1 seed in the AFC after a loss against the Dolphins. This won't just be a huge with for the team, but a huge win the city and fans of Miami.

Dolphins 24

Patriots 16

DT Jared Odrcik tells Brady to look out for
the Dolphins defense in their week 7 match up. 

I was taught that the best thing about
football are cheerleaders. Enjoy!

Baltimore Ravens at Detroit Lions

This is a great match up of two teams that are relieved the game will be played in a dome and not in the snow. The Ravens need to win to stay in the 6th position in the AFC playoff race, but it will be tough for them to hang with Detroit. The Ravens offense has been stagnant especially the rushing attack by Ray Rice. Joe Flacco will need to play a perfect game to give the Ravens a chance.  Jacoby Jones has been the go to WR and the return of TE Dennis Pita will help the passing attack. The Baltimore defense will have their hands full with Megatron, Reggie Bush and Stafford. This will be a shootout so the Ravens offense will have to carry the team on Monday Night.

When you get a transformer of yourself, you are badass.

The Lions need this win badly. They are coming off a crazy game in the snow in Philadelphia and have lost 2 out the last three, including a loss at home to Tampa Bay. The are tied for 1st in the NFC North with the Bears and need a win to stay in 1st. This game is in a  dome, so Megatron and the other receivers will be able to run their routes a whole lot better than the snow game last week. Look for Calvin Johnson to have a great game (he does every game) and the rushing attack of Bush and Bell will run all over the Baltimore defense. Stafford will throw 3 TD's and also throw a few INT's, but the Lions will run away with this game in the 3rd quarter.

The Ravens will battle hard like they always do, but not enough weapons on offense will cost them the game. The Lions will look good on Monday Night and keep themselves atop the NFC North.

Everybody loves Axel Foley.

Lions 30

Ravens 13

Here are the rest of my Predictions:

Atlanta Falcons 26, Washington Redskins 16

Chicago Bears 27, Cleveland Browns 20

Indianapolis Colts 27, Houston Texans 17

Philadelphia Eagles 34, Minnesota Vikings 19

Seattle Seahawks 31, New York Giants 13

San Francisco 49ers 30, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20

Jacksonville Jaguars 26, Buffalo Bills 13

Kansas City Chiefs 30, Oakland Raiders 13

Carolina Panthers 34, New York Jets 10

Dallas Cowboys 31, Green Bay Packers 20

Arizona Cardinals 20, Tennessee Titans 10

New Orleans Saints 27, St. Louis Rams 18

Cincinnati Bengals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 20

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Week 14: Power Rankings

The Snow Has Arrived . . .


I went 13-2 in my game picks! The crazy weather and insane finishes made this weekend one of the best ever. The snowstorms that affected many of the game were awesome. The storm in Philadelphia was the worse with the snow piling up on the field and the players trying to play through it. Watching football in the snow while I am at home nice and warm is such a good feeling. From now on, the weather will effect how the games will be played. I believe it is a good thing because the Super Bowl is a cold city, so by the time the two teams get there, the players will be ready.

The 3 games I analyzed were full of excitement and should be a primer for the playoffs.


Eagles 34, Lions 20

McCoy and the Eagles flew
through the snow to a big win.

Megatron was shutdown due to the
snow giving a crucial loss to Detroit.

49ers 19, Seahawks 17

A big run by Gore in the 4th propelled the Niners to
a much needed win against the hated Seahawks.

Saints 31, Panthers 13

The Saints gave Carolina a serious reality check as they
take a 1 game lead in the race for the NFC South.

Power Rankings: Week 14

1. Denver Broncos- cold weather won't slow them down, too many weapons, AFC title already theirs?
2. Seattle Seahawks- tough battle with SF, focused on home field, Wilson still in MVP race, Harvin ready to go?
3. New England Patriots- Gronk injury hurts a lot, can they replace him? Vereen an X factor, defense needs to improve
4. New Orleans Saints- Carolina who? Saints unstoppable at home, Brees so good, re-match at Carolina in a few weeks
5. Carolina Panthers- got a big reality check in New Orleans, Newton didn't show up, will take frustration out on Jets
6. San Francisco 49ers- solid win vs 'Hawks, have to be road warriors in playoffs, getting healthy at right time
7. Kansas City Chiefs- back on track, defense comes alive, Charles leading the offense
8. Cincinnati Bengals- battling for 2nd seed in AFC, offense explodes vs Colts, defense was exposed
9. Philadelphia Eagles- hottest team in NFL, snow actually helped them, Foles getting better every game, McCoy running better
10. Indianapolis Colts- offense played better, defense will cost team in playoffs, Luck needs healthy weapons
11, Arizona Cardinals- defense is good, tough schedule ahead, Palmer and Fitz exciting the fans again
12. Detroit Lions- snow doesn't help a dome team, tied for first in division, Bush not playing hurts, can Stafford get team back on track?
13. Dallas Cowboys- crushed by Bears, defense is terrible, still in position for division title, Dez not involved again
14. Baltimore Ravens- crazy comeback win, tough schedule ahead, never count out champs
15. Miami Dolphins- good win in Pitt with bad weather, monster game hosting Pats this Sunday, gotta take next step
16. Chicago Bears- still alive for division title, McCown has been unleashed! Jeffrey and Marshall best WR duo?
17. Green Bay Packers- will Rodgers play again this year? Still in division title hunt, Lacy a bright spot for the Packers
18. San Diego Chargers- still in playoff hunt, solid win vs Giants, Rivers coming back to earth
19. New York Jets- long shot for the playoffs, Geno is a roller coaster, tough game in Carolina this Sunday
20. St. Louis Rams- looking to next year, too many injuries, division really good

OUT: Steelers, Giants, Titans, Browns, Jaguars, Vikings. Bucs, Falcons, Raiders, Bills, Redskins, Texans

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Week 14: Predictions

The Real Fun Begins . . .

This is going to be a great weekend of football games, mostly in the NFC. The 3 games I will be analyzing involve playoff contenders and possible match ups come January.
Let's get to it:


Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles

This game will have lots of points. The Eagles are flying high and looking for their fifth win in a row mostly because of Nick Foles. This season, Foles has thrown 19 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. That's right, 0 interceptions. With stats like that, it's no wonder the Eagles are in the race for the NFC East title. For Detroit, they come into Philadelphia after beating up the Packers on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions have a one game lead in the NFC North, so this game is very important game in a tight race for the division title.

Both defenses are playing decent this year, but both won't be able to contain the others offense. Look for the team with the last possession to pull out the game. Foles and Stafford will each throw for over 300 yards and 2 TD's. Look for LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson to slightly outplay Megatron and Reggie Bush. Stafford will throw a bad interception late in the game and allow Foles to lead the Eagles to a late score and pull out the victory.

 

Eagles 30

Lions 24







Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers

If you like defense and a lot of trash talk, this is the game for you. These teams hate each other and it will show on the field. Don't be shocked if either a coach or player gets ejected at some point in the game. These two teams play old school football with tough defense, smart offense and good coaching. Russell Wilson has played like a MVP for Seattle and will look to prove it against a tough San Francisco defense on the road. Seattle has a 3 game lead for the division and a 2 game lead for home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs so this game isn't a must win for them.

For the 49ers, they have to win this game. They are 1 game behind Carolina for the 5th seed in the playoffs, so they can't afford to lose any ground. The 49ers offense has played better the past few weeks, but can they continue it against a stout Seattle defense?

This will be a close game till the end with not many points scored and plenty of hard hits. Look for Kaepernick to rush for a lot of crucial yards and make good decisions against a tough Seahawks defense. Frank gore will step up and gain some tough yardage that will set up some clutch throws by Kaepernick. Seattle will hang in throughout the game but a couple bad plays on defense and a costly fumble by Marshawn Lynch will cost the Seahawks the game.

49ers 16

Seahawks 10






Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints

This will be another great Sunday Night game. Upstart Carolina is looking to take 1st place in the NFC South. The Panthers are playing complete team football. Defense is solid, offense is making plays and special teams don't make mistakes. Cam Newton is leading this team and will have to take his game to a completely different level to beat the Saints in New Orleans. The Saints, after getting humiliated on Monday Night in Seattle, are looking to bounce back in front of a raucous crowd in New Orleans. The Saints will return to their explosive offense despite being held down in Seattle. Can the New Orleans defense get back to playing good football after the Monday Night beat down?

This is a tough game to predict. I know the Saints are playing at home and you should never beat against them, but the Panther defense is great and their offense can match the Saints offense. If the Saints lose this game, they go from the 2nd seed to the 5th seed and would have to go on the road for the playoffs. That is why I will pick the Saints because they cannot afford to lose this game. Brees will have 3 TD's and throw for over 300 yards. Also look for Darren Sproles to run wild on a tough Carolina defense. Newton will keep the Panthers in the ballgame, but a couple turnovers due to the noisy crowd will cost the Panthers 1st place in the NFC South.

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton & Defense coach Rob Ryan

Saints 27

Panthers 17

2 fans who really like Rob Ryan & Sean Payton

Here are my other Predictions:

Cincinnati Bengals 27, Indianapolis Colts 13

Green Bay Packers 23, Atlanta Falcons 17

New England Patriots 37, Cleveland Browns 20

Oakland Raiders 16, New York Jets 10

Miami Dolphins 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Buffalo Bills 19

Kansas City Chiefs 27, Washington Redskins 13

Baltimore Ravens 27, Minnesota Vikings 17

Denver Broncos 41, Tennessee Titans 21

Arizona Cardinals 25, St. Louis Rams 10

San Diego Chargers 24, New York Giants 17

Dallas Cowboys 34, Chicago Bears 30

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Week 13: Power Rankings

'Tis the Season . . . 

The college game between Alabama and Auburn was the highlight of the weekend. When I watched Auburn return the missed field goal and win the game, I was speechless. It was like a movie where the underdog does something crazy to win the game, but no one believes it could happen in real life. Well it did in Auburn Saturday night. Many sports people have criticized Alabama's coach Nick Saban for sending a red shirt freshmen onto the field to attempt a 57 yard field goal that would have won the game. There is some validity to that, but I think it is being over blown. How often have you seen a player return a kick like that? Once every 10,000 tries? It's easy to be a Monday morning quarterback and criticize Saban for the field goal try. At the moment of the play, I believe kicking the field goal was the right call.

This was just a average weekend of games. There weren't any upsets, most of the favorites won and the Seahawks showed the whole league no one will beat them at home. I went 11-5 this weekend in my picks and got the score of the 49ers/Rams game exactly right! Let's analyze the biggest game (turned out to be a blowout) the Saints vs the Seahawks in Seattle.


Seahawks 34, Saints 7

The winner of this game was going to take a huge step toward home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Unfortunately, the Saints play like a different team when they have to play outdoors. The weather tends to cause havoc on New Orleans and shake up Brees just enough for them to lose. Last night was no exception as Brees threw for only 147 yards and had 1 fumble. When is the last time Drew Brees threw for under 200 yards? Worse off was their running game only producing a total of 44 yards. The atmosphere of Seattle and the elements caused those bad stats. This is the concern the Saints have because when they have to leave the Superdome, they aren't as high powered offensively as they should be. Their division games against the Carolina Panthers coming up are huge.

This was a shinning moment for the Seahawks. Monday night game, lots of people watching and they destroyed the Saints in every part of the game. The defense caused a fumble and returned it for touchdown early in the game. The secondary blanketed the Saints receivers all night and Jimmy Graham only had 3 catches. The star of the night was Russell Wilson, who looked like a MVP candidate. Wilson threw for 310 yards and 3 touchdowns and also ran for 47 yards. He had full control of the offense and created so many plays with his feet and arm, New Orleans didn't know what to do. The Saints defense has played well all year, but something about playing in Seattle for Wilson cancels out those stats. By the way, since Russell Wilson has become the starter for Seattle in 2012, he is a perfect 14-0 at home.

With this win, Seattle clinched a playoff spot and are now 2 games up on the Saints for home field in the NFC playoffs with 4 games to go. Good luck to any team in the playoffs that have to attempt to beat Seattle in their building.

                      Here are my Week 13 Power Rankings:

1. Seattle Seahawks- destroyed Saints, close to home field, Harvin's hip flared up, big game vs 49ers Sunday
2. Denver Broncos- took control of division, defense still concerning, offense fully loaded, cold weather coming
3. New England Patriots- rolling along, Brady is so good, total team effort, defense has some holes
4. New Orleans Saints- got crushed, but 2nd seed in sight, be cautious of Carolina, home sweet home
5. Carolina Panthers- bring on the Saints Sunday Night, defense in control, can Newton take another big step?
6. San Francisco 49ers- Crabtree on field, offense playing better, defense strong, road playoff warriors?
7. Cincinnati Bengals- solid win in San Diego, division in reach, defense is solid, offense still inconsistent
8. Kansas City Chiefs- 3 loses in a row, defense getting shredded, have they peaked? Smith has to save the day
9. Indianapolis Colts-  where have you gone offense? Luck lacks weapons, defense has to get better
10. Dallas Cowboys- never easy for Cowboys, look out for Eagles, offense looking good, defense still inconsistent
11. Philadelphia Eagles- Fly Foles Fly! whole team playing well, last game of the year at Dallas
12. Detroit Lions- finally beat the Packers! Division in sight, Megatron and Bush are dangerous, keep peddle to the metal
13. Arizona Cardinals- can't lose again, dark horse for playoffs, defense is good, Palmer giving them a chance
14. Baltimore Ravens- in the playoffs today! Flacco stepping up, don't sleep on the champs
15. Miami Dolphins- destroyed Jets, offense played great, defense looks great, have to be consistent
16. Chicago Bears- still in division race, offense looks the same without Cutler, defense a no-show
17. Tennessee Titans- still in playoff hunt, offense playing well, just an inconsistent team
18. Pittsburgh Steelers- big lose at Baltimore, coach acted like a fool, big game Sunday vs Miami
19. San Diego Chargers- bad lose vs Bengals, still in playoff hunt, can Rivers lead the team?
20. St. Louis Rams- in toughest division, defense is for real, too many injuries on offense to balance team

OUT: Giants, Packers, Falcons, Jets, Browns, Bills, Redskins, Vikings, Raiders, Bucs, Jaguars, Texans

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Week 13: Predictions

Gobble Gobble and Turkey Hangovers . . . .

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed lots of Turkey and plenty of alcohol. There are some crucial games this weekend, but nothing bigger than the Monday Night game between the Seahawks and the Saints. Let's analyze this monster match-up:


New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks

This is going to be one of the best games of the year. If Seattle can win this game, they would take a commanding 2 game lead on the Saints for home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Playing in Seattle in January where it will be cold and wet would make the Seahawks the favorite to get to the Super Bowl. For the Saints to win, they have to get consistent play from their offense. I know they can beat anyone at home and score at will, but on the road, they are a different team. The offense struggled when they lost to the Jets in New York and even struggled against a bad Falcons team in Atlanta. The home crowd in Seattle is the loudest in the league and they will disrupt the Saints offense at crucial parts of the game. The Saints defense has played well this season, but will have a tough time stopping the rushing attack by Marshawn Lynch. The Seahawks will shuffle their receivers around, especially Harvin, and make the Saints play a different type of defense in their secondary. Seattle will sustain drives during the whole game, forcing the Saints defense to stay on the field and be exhausted by the 4th quarter.

For Seattle, sustaining drives will be vital to winning the game. With a high powered offense like the Saints, best way to stop them is to keep them on the sidelines. Since Seattle is built to run the ball a lot, look for 10 or more plays on most of their offensive drives. Lynch will run for over 100 yards and at least 1 touchdown and cause chaos for the New Orleans defense. Look for Percy Harvin to be a full force in the offense and make some crucial plays at big moments of the game. Russell Wilson will throw for a few touchdowns and prove once again he is one of the rising stars in the NFL. The Saints will hang with Seattle for a while, but will falter in the 2nd half. The loud crowd and cold/wet weather will disrupt the timing and preciseness of the Saints offense. The Seahawks will make a huge step towards having home field throughout the NFC playoffs when the beat the Saints on Monday Night Football.

Seahawks 27

Saints 16

Here are the rest of my Predictions:

Jacksonville Jaguars 23, Cleveland Browns 13

Indianapolis Colts 27, Tennessee Titans 20

Chicago Bears 28, Minnesota Vikings 27

Miami Dolphins 17, New York Jets 9

Arizona Cardinals 26, Philadelphia Eagles 20

Carolina Panthers 37, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13

New England Patriots 31, Houston Texans 17

Buffalo Bills 27, Atlanta Falcons 14

San Francisco 49ers 23, St. Louis Rams 13

Denver Broncos 34, Kansas City Chiefs 24

San Diego Chargers 27, Cincinnati Bengals 20

New York Giants 27, Washington Redskins 16

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Week 12: Power Rankings & Turkey Day!

Comebacks and Upsets . . .and 1 Tie:


This was one of my worst weekends of picking NFL games ever. I went 4-9 and the Packers/Vikings game ended in a rare tie. Just a crazy weekend of football again and it won't be the last one. How does Tampa Bay beat the NFC North leading Lions in Detroit? Are the Texans the worst team in football? Are the Cardinals for real? How is Tom Brady kicking ass with a bunch of no names on offense? Just a crazy time in the NFL and with the playoff push in full swing, it will only get crazier.


Patriots 34, Broncos 31 (OT)

I hope most of you watched this whole game because it was a classic. The Broncos, after forcing 3 turnovers in the 1st half, sprinted out to a 24-0 lead at halftime! Most people would think game over, but not with Tom Brady on the field. In the first half, the Patriots looked lost, confused and totally out of sync. With fumbles by the Patriots running backs Ridley and Blount, both were benched for the rest of the game. That's the Patriot way. When you screw up in big situations, you will pay the price. I agree with that philosophy totally. Players should be held accountable for their mistakes and must face the consequences for it.

The Broncos offense, even with a 24-0 lead at half, didn't display the type of explosiveness they have shown all year. The 20 degree weather and wind forced the Broncos offense to slow down a bit. The history of Peyton Manning playing in cold climate is not good, especially in New England. Even though Manning look uncomfortable and out of sync, the Broncos were still able to score 31 points.  Knowshon Moreno had a monster game, rushing for 224 yards and scoring 1 touchdown. Usually the New England defense handles running backs at home, but Moreno shredded that defense all night long helping the Broncos sustain drives.

The Patriots showed they are never out of a game even if they are down 24 points. They didn't panic, they didn't self destruct, they came out for the 2nd half and just played great football. Julian Edelman had a big game with 110 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns. The way Edelman played reminded the New England crowd that Wes Welker, who now plays for Denver, can be replaced. The Patriots after this big win are back on the map as a Super Bowl contender.

During the game, Brady threw a pass to Kenbrell Thompkins that went incomplete, but the play could have been called pass interference. Immediately after that play, Brady ran towards the ref who didn't call a penalty on that play and started yelling at him. I know a lot of people believed Brady acted like a child and wonder why a penalty wasn't called on Brady for yelling at the ref, but I see it different. I love to see a QB do that. It tells me he cares so much for his team that he will risk a possible penalty to come to the aid of his teammate. It shows me the intensity and dedication he has to win at any cost. Do you see mediocre QB's do any of that stuff? Don't you want to see your quarterback fired up during the whole game? I've seen elite quarterbacks do that stuff and it fires up the rest of team. I rather have a loud mouth QB than a passive one.

Cowboys 24, Giants 21

This was a big game for both teams in the NFC East division race. The Cowboys jumped out early, then the Giants came back, but Dallas won it with a last second field goal by Dan Bailey. The Giants playoff hopes really got crushed with this loss because winning the division is the only way they can make it. Both the Eagles and Cowboys could lose more games down the line, but it's unlikely. Andre Brown had a great game rushing for 127 yards and made it look easy to run on the Dallas defense. The Giants were able to drive on the Cowboys, but stalled many times in the red zone and had to settle for field goals. Victor Cruz had a terrible game with just 2 catches and fumbled the ball leading to a Dallas defensive touchdown. If Cruz would have played a decent game, the Giants could have pulled out the victory.

For Dallas, this was a satisfying win. Romo led the team down the field during the end of the game that set up the winning field goal. Critics have knocked Romo for not being "clutch," but he showed them he was clutch on the last drive. Dez Bryant had over 100 yards receiving and Jason Witten caught 2 touchdown passes. When those 2 players are having good games, the Cowboys usually win the game. The Dallas defense played well in this game, despite giving up over 120 yards rushing. Stopping the Giants in the red zone and making them kick filed goals instead of touchdowns allowed Dallas to pull out the win and retake 1st place in the NFC East.












Power Rankings: Week 12

1. Seattle Seahawks- monster game Monday vs Saints, home field in reach, defense must play big
2. Denver Broncos- tough loss in NE, offense still lethal, defense very suspect, Chiefs game huge
3. New England Patriots- great comeback, easy schedule left, Brady MVP? defense not healthy
4. New Orleans Saints- can they win in Seattle? different team outside dome, Sproles needs to be ready
5. Carolina Panthers- they find ways to win, Newton stepping up big, defense is great, Saints games loom
6. Kansas City Chiefs- bad loss at home, defense got shredded, can they get revenge on Broncos Sunday?
7. Cincinnati Bengals- team is rested, division title within reach, bad weather helps team
8. San Francisco 49ers- offense showed life, defense better each week, Crabtree is active, Seattle game looms
9. Indianapolis Colts- what is going on? Crushed by Cards, no offense, defense getting destroyed
10. Arizona Cardinals- surprise! solid defense, Palmer playing great, don't sleep on them
11. Dallas Cowboys- Romo leads to great win, defense played well, offense breaks out
12. Detroit Lions- loss at home to Bucs is terrible, still in 1st place in division, too many turnovers
13. Philadelphia Eagles- battle for division with Dallas, Foles time to prove himself, McCoy is key
14. Chicago Bears- still in division race, Marshall is awesome, McCown playing well, defense is bad
15. Tennessee Titans- in playoffs today! Fitzpatrick doing well, defense causing turnovers, big game vs Indy Sunday
16. Pittsburgh Steelers- playing great football, defense is back, old school Big Ben, gotta beat Ravens
17. Baltimore Ravens- big game vs Steelers, back in playoff hunt, offense doing better, Rice still not being used right
18. San Diego Chargers- big win in Kansas City, Rivers is a top QB, big game vs Bengals in San Diego
19. St. Louis Rams- offense explodes against Bears, defense is relentless, loss of Zac Stacy will be huge
20. New York Jets- Geno time not so good, false hope to fans? just another mediocre AFC team


OUT: Dolphins, Packers, Giants, Redskins, Bills, Browns, Vikings, Falcons, Raiders, Bucs, Jaguars, Texans

Here are the 3 Thanksgiving Day Games:

Detroit Lions 34, Green Bay Packers 17

Dallas Cowboys 31 , Oakland Raiders 13

Pittsburgh Steelers  17 , Baltimore Ravens 9

Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Gobble Gobble!!

Predictions: Week 12

Continue the Chaos . . . 

Week 12 offers a lot of important games. Colts at Cardinals, Panthers at Dolphins and even Steelers at Browns have playoff implications for both the AFC and NFC. As the weather gets colder everywhere, the heat for some teams to win and get into the playoffs gets hotter and hotter. I love this time of the year because it shows the teams that are ready to make a run at the Super Bowl and the teams that are fake and looking towards next year. I am picking the 2 games that are the biggest this weekend and here they are:


Denver Broncos @ New England Patriots

Seems like the Broncos and Patriots are always in big games this time of year. This will be a special game with the return of Wes Welker, who was a lifelong Patriot until he signed with Denver in the off season. Welker is good to go for this game despite having a concussion from last Sunday Nights game versus the Chiefs. It will be interesting to see if he gets booed or cheered in his return.

For the Broncos, they handed the Chiefs their first loss and look to stay as the 1st seed in the AFC playoffs. Peyton Manning and the Broncos offense makes scoring lots of points look easy. In every game this year, the Broncos have scored at least 25 points and in 5 of those games they have scored at least 40 points. For any team to defeat the Broncos, they have to be ready to score at least 35 points. Denver should be able to score on New England, since the Patriots have injuries in the front line and also in the secondary. The Broncos defense played better last week, but I feel they can be scored on and Brady will look to exploit that.

The key for the Patriots is time of possession. The Patriots have scored lots of points this year, but they don't score quickly. They mostly use dink and dunk passes which leads to drives that last at least 10 plays. New England has to keep the Broncos offense off the field and score touchdowns, not field goals. Look for Gronkowski to have some huge catches and cause fits for the Broncos defense. I believe the Patriots will pull this game out late in the 4th quarter. Brady has been exceptional with this offense of no names and injuries to his receiving corp. Ammendola and Gronkowski are back so look for the real Patriots offense to shine in the win.

Gronkowski with porn star during bye week in 2011!

            

                                 Patriots 41
                                 Broncos 31








Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants

So all the Giants fans who quit on their team when they were 0-6 are back on the bandwagon since big Blue has a chance to tie the Cowboys if they defeat them this Sunday. This is how Dallas has played for many seasons. They always have a lot of talent and many experts pick them to win the division in the off season.. Even with all that praise, Dallas right now sits with a 5-5 record and if they lose to the Giants, they will be tied with them! Romo is having a good season and DeMarco Murray is running the ball well, but Dez Bryant is no where to be found. Bryant had just 2 catches in a game this year and hasn't been used properly. I believe he gets back on track in this game and torches the Giants secondary.

The Giants have come a long way since starting the season 0-6. Contributing to the 4 game win streak is the defense playing well, a soft schedule and Eli Manning not turning the ball over as much. The Giants have a chance to get even with Dallas, but it will be tough. The defense has played well, but who have they played? Raiders, Green Bay (no Rodgers,) Vikings and Eagles (Barkley starting.) What do these teams have in common, the quarterbacks are not good. I'm not trying to take any credit away from the Giants defense, but when you play a team with a weak QB, you tend to play a lot better and the stats get inflated. Romo is obviously better than all of the four quarterbacks the Giants have played, so this will be a true test for them.

This game will be a shoot out and look for both Romo and Eli to have great games. Of course Romo will do a dumb play towards the end of the game and that will be the talk of the town. The injuries will be too much for the Dallas defense to keep the Giants offense down. Who would have thought at week 12 the Giants and Cowboys would be tied at 5-6.

Giants 29

Cowboys 23

Here are the rest of my predictions:

Cleveland Browns 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 13

Detroit Lions 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13

Green Bay Packers 24, Minnesota Vikings 16

Kansas City Chiefs 26, San Diego Chargers 13

Chicago Bears 20, St. Louis Rams 17

Miami Dolphins 24, Carolina Panthers 21

Baltimore Ravens 19, New York Jets 10

Houston Texans 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 17

Oakland Raiders 26, Tennessee Titans 17

San Francisco 49ers 27, Washington Redskins 13

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