NFL Week 8 Preview and Picks

Record last week 10-3

Miami (0-6) at New York Giants(4-2)

The Giants are looking to stay atop of the NFC East after coming off of a by week.  The Dolphins are just looking for a win.  The Dolphins had a win slipped from it grasp last week against Denver in overtime.  The has been playing ugly but winning.  The Giants will win 24-10.

Minnesota (1-6) at Carolina (2-5)

This game will feature the battle between rookie quarterbacks.  Cam Newton has been very impressive from the start of the season and has had his team in every game.  Christian Ponder got his first playing action of the season last week and played well against the Packers.  This game will be a very exciting game to watch.  Carolina will win 34-28.

New Orleans (5-2) at St. Louis (0-6)

Last week the Saints scored 62 against the winless Colts, this week they may not sure 62 but maybe 40.  The Rams have been competitive every game that Sam Bradford has played in.  Sam Bradford did not play last week and may not play this week.  Saints will win big 42-12.

Arizona (1-5) at Balitmore (4-2)

The Ravens will return home angry after the Monday night loss to the Jaguars.  The Cards will be facing a buzzsaw and will not be able to compete against the Ravens.  The Cards are still trying to find out who they are with Kevin Kolb at quarterback.  This game will get ugly early.  Ravens will win 28-10.

Jacksonville (2-5) at Houston  (4-3)

The Jaguars are coming into the game off an improbable win againast the Ravens on Monday night.  The Jagaurs have been very competive in every game they have played this year.  The key to the game for the Texans is a runner rush for over 100 yards.  The Texans are winless when this does not happen.  The Texans are the favorite to win the division this year.  The Texans will win  21-17.

Indianapolis (0-7) at Tennessee (3-3)

The Colts and Titans are coming off on embarassing losses last week.  The Colts are playing for pride against their arch division rival.  The Titans are trying to stay place with the Texans.  This game is will be more about pride than records.  Matt Hasselback will rebound this game.  Titans will win 28-21.

Washington (3-3)  at Buffalo (4-2)

John Beck has taken over the starting quarterback for the Redskins.  The loss of Santana Moss will have an impact on an already thin group of receivers for the Skins.  The Bills are undefeated at home this year and are looking to stay in contention for the division crown.  The Bills will win 24-17.

Detroit (5-2) at Denver (2-4)

The Lions are on a two game lossing streak.  The Broncos are coming off of a miracle win at Miami.  Tim Tebow will go against one of the premier defenses this week.  The Lions can nota afford a three consecutive loss.  The Lions will rout the Broncos  35-14.

Cleveland (3-3) at San Francisco (5-1)

Colt McCoy has done an impressive job for the Browns this year.  Jim Harbargh has motivated the Niners to play within their ability and to believe in one another.  The may be able to clinch their division by the first week in December.  Alex Smith not been making many mistakes and the team’s condfidence is very high.  San Francisco will win 28-24.

Cincinnati (4-2) at Seattle (2-4)

Marvin Lewis is doing a great job with a new quarterback and two new receivers.  No one predicted the Bengals would have this type of start.  The Seahawks are a different team when they play at home.  The Bengals strength is their defense.  The Seahawks weakness is their offense.  Bengals will win 17-10.

New England (5-1) at Pittsburgh (5-2)

New England has beaten the Steelers three of the last four times they have played.  This game could be a preview of the AFC Championship game.  This should be the if not the best game of the day, but maybe the year.  Tom Brady and Big Ben will exploit both of the team’s defenses.  The team that makes the fewest mistakes will win this game.  The Patriots will win 28-27.

Dallas (3-3) at Philadelphia (2-4)

The Cowboys and Eagles are both looking to extend their winning streak.  The Eagles were off last week and got some much need rest to heal some wounded players.  The Cowboys last week completely dominated the St. Louis Rams.  Demarco Murray rushed for a rookie rushing record last year. 

Dallas will win the game 21-17.

San Diego (4-2) at Kansas City (3-3)

The Chargers are coming into the game after a tough loss to the Jets.  In that game the Chargers dominated the game, but made critical errors.  Phillip Rivers is now being questioned on his decision making.  The Chiefs were left for dead after the first three weeks of the season.  Now the Chiefs are poised to take over first place in the division with a win.  The Chargers will win 35-21.