Wednesday, November 9, 2011

NFL Week 10 Preview and Picks ( Nov 10-13)

Record Last week 9-4

Oakland (4-4) at San Diego (4-4) Thursday Night
The Raiders and Chargers have lost their last two games.  Carson Palmer played better in last week’s game, but still threw 3 interceptions.  The Raiders sweep the Chargers last year.  Phillip Rivers has not been playing well the past two weeks.  Last week against the Packers he threw two interceptions for touchdowns.  The team that protects the ball in this game will win.  The Raiders will win 28-24.

Buffalo (5-3) at Dallas (4-4)
This game is more important to the Cowboys than the Bills.  The Bills are currently tied for first place with both the Jets and the Patriots.  The Cowboys come into the game two games behind the Giants in the loss column.  The Cowboys need to put together a few wins in a row.  The Cowboys will win 24-21

Pittsburgh (6-3) at Cincinnati (6-2)
The Steelers are coming off an emotional last minute loss to the Division rival Ravens.  The Bengals are surprising the league with their rookie quarterback Andy Dalton.  The Bengals have only beat two teams that had a winning record when they played.  If the Bengals are for real they must beat the Steelers and the Ravens.  The Steelers still have their eye on winning a Division crown.  The Steelers will win 24-21.

St. Louis (1-7) at Cleveland (3-5)
The Cardinals shocked the football world two weeks ago by defeating the Saints.  Sam Bradford returned for the Rams last week and they lost to Arizona 19-13 in overtime. The Browns defense has been playing well this season.  Colt McCoy has been consistent, but the running backs are still trying to learn the system.  This should be a competitive game to watch.  The Browns will win 21-17.

 Houston (6-3) at Tampa Bay (4-4)
The Texans come into this game with the number one ranked defense in the league.  The Texans offense has been getting all of the attention so far this season.  The Buccaneers come off of a hard loss to the Saints last week.  Josh Freeman has been very good at home this year.  Matt Schaub has done the things to get the Texans off to fast starts and Arian Foster has closed out games.  The Texans win 28-17.

Denver (3-5) at Kansas City (4-4)
The Broncos came into this game off an improbable win over the Raiders.  The Chiefs come into this game after being completely dominated by the previous winless Dolphins last week.  Matt Cassel did not play well last week.  The AFC West has all teams within one game of first place and the automatic bid for the playoffs.  The Chiefs will not have two bad games in a row.  The Chiefs will win 17-10.

Jacksonville (2-6) at Indianapolis (0-8)
The Jaguars have played hard all season long, but only have two wins to their credit.  The Colts are the only winless team in the NFL this season.  The Colts will not have too many other opportunities to get wins this season.  Curtis Painter has played better week by week.  Maurice Drew Jones has been a work horse for the Jaguars.  The Colts will get their first win of the season 14-10.

Washington (3-5) at Miami (1-7)
For some reason the Dolphins do not play well at home.  The Redskins look just awful the last two weeks.  So conventional wisdom say take the Dolphins at home.  John Beck has not looked good in his starts for the Skins this year.  Matt Moore was name AFC Player of the week for winning their first game of the year.  The Dolphins will have a two game winning streak by beating the Skins 24-14.

Arizona (2-6) at Philadelphia (3-5)
The Eagles are in must win situations for the rest of the season and now my rely on assistance from other teams in other the make the playoffs this year.  The Cardinals are trying not to be eliminated from the playoffs before Thanksgiving.  Turnovers have been the death of the Eagles.  Eagles win 35-14.

New Orleans (6-3) at Atlanta (5-3)
This should be the best game of the day.  Drew Brees has been great this season, but the Saints defense needs rehab.  Matt Ryan and Julio Jones have finally got on the same page this season.  This game will be an old fashion shootout.  The Falcons will win this one 35-28.

Tennessee (4-4) at Carolina (2-6)
Tennessee is slowing falling further behind the Texans and are getting into must win games if they are to get into the playoffs.  Cam Newton has shined as a rookie, but he only has two wins.  The Panthers offense is very good, but the defense can’t stop teams in the fourth quarter.  The Titans win 28-17.

Baltimore (6-2) at Seattle (6-2)
The Ravens had a huge win in Pittsburgh on Monday night, but they have also lost two games to inferior teams this season.  Which Raven team will show up on Sunday?   The Seahawks have been moving the ball most of the season, but have not had any closing ability.  The Seahawks always play great at home.  If the Ravens are for real they should show it in this game.  The Ravens will win 27-14.

New York Giants (6-2) at San Francisco (7-1)
The Forty-Niners are one overtime loss to being perfect.  Alex Smith is playing like a Pro Bowl quarterback and not making the mental mistakes this season.  San Fran defense is one of the best in the league.  The Giants beat the Patriots last week.  Eli Manning is earning respect by continuing his winning ways.  The Giants have a two game lead in the NFC East.  San Francisco will win 28-27.

Detroit (6-2) at Chicago (5-3)
The game will have a playoff feel to it.  If the Lions win they will legitimize their playoff push.  If the Bears win the will make people start believing they are for real.  This game will feature two good defenses.  The team that makes the fewest mistakes will win this game.  The Bears will win 21-17.

New England (5-3) at New York Jets (5-3) Sunday Night
The Patriots are on a two game losing streak and go on the road to face their hated division rival.  The Jets have got their team in order.  Tom Brady goes against the revived Jets defense.  The Jets are playing more consistent and have not been making critical mistakes in games lately.  The Patriots have to get back on track this week or their playoff hopes will be hurt.  The Pats will win 24-21.

Minnesota (2-6) at Green Bay (8-0) Monday Night
Christian Ponder has looked good as the Vikings quarterback.  Unfortunately he has to play the Packers.  In order for the Vikings to have a chance to win this game Adrian Peterson and the offense must control the ball and they must play their best game of the year.  The Packers are working like a machine.  The offense is unstoppable, but the defense can’t stop anyone.  The Packers will win 35-21.

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