NFL Week 11 Preview and Picks (Nov 17-21)

Record Last week 10-6

New York Jets (5-4) at Denver (4-5) Thursday Night

Tim Tebow is 3-1 as a starter for the Broncos.  It has not been pretty for the Broncos over the past few weeks, but they are only one game out of first place.  The Jets played their worst game of the season last week against the Patriots.  The Jets can’t afford two bad weeks in a row.  The Jets will win 17-14.

Jacksonville (3-6) at Cleveland (3-6)

The Browns were a chip shot field goal away from a win last week.  The Browns are not doing the little things it takes to win.  Jacksonville defeated the Colts with ease last week.  Although the Jaguars only have three wins they have been very competitive in all of their games.  The Jaguars will win 24-21

Buffalo (5-4) at Miami (2-7)

The Bills were outplayed last week in a 44-7 loss to Dallas.  The Dolphins comes into this game with a two game winning streak.  The Dolphins have been in most games this year.  The Bills’ offense wants to get back on track.  Look for the Bills to come into this game very angry.  The Bills will win 35-21.

Carolina (2-7) at Detroit (6-3)

Cam Newton comes into this game with an injured shoulder.  The Lions come off a tough loss to the Bears and are looking to contain the explosive Newton and Panther’s offense.  This could be a trap week for the Lions, because thy play the Packers on Thanksgiving Day.   The Detroit will win 21-17.

Tampa Bay (4-5) at Green Bay (9-0)

The Packers looks unbeatable this year, against the Vikings, they didn’t make any mistakes.  Tampa is still in the hunt for the playoffs.  The Bucs have been very sporadic.  Josh Freeman has to have a great game to keep the Bucs in sync. Aaron Rodgers is hands down MVP so far. The Green Bay will win 28-10.

Cincinnati (6-3) at Baltimore (6-3)

Both teams are coming in off of disappointing losses.  The Baltimore loss was especially hard, because they were a heavy favorite and were in first place alone.  The Bengals lost to the Steelers at home.  The winner of this game will be tied with the Steelers for first place.  Ray Lewis and Ed Reed will have to put a lot of pressure on Bengal’s rookie quarterback Andy Dalton.  The Baltimore will win 17-10.

Dallas (5-4) at Washington (3-8)

The Washington Redskins have gone from contenders to pretenders in the last few weeks.  The Cowboys have been under achievers this year.  Rookie running back DeMarco Murray has given the Dallas offense some balance.  Rex Grossman has returned as a starter for the Skins.  The Cowboys will win 24-10.

Oakland (5-4) at Minnesota (2-7)

The Vikings were taken to the woodshed on Monday night by the Packers.  Christian Ponder continues to make strides as the starting quarterback for the Vikings.  Carson Palmer very well in his last game.  Darren McFadden should return to assist the Raiders offense.  The Raiders will win 24-14.

Arizona (3-6) at San Francisco (8-1)

The Cardinals shocked the Eagles last week with backup quarterback John Skelton from Fordham University.  The Forty-Niners with the win will eliminate the Cards from the NFC West Division Title.  San Fran has being winning while Frank Gore has been hurt, with defense.  San Francisco will win 35-14.

Seattle (3-6) at St. Louis (2-7)

The Rams are on a two game winning streak and have looked better in those games.  The Seahawks upset the Ravens last week and are looking to win two in a row.  Tarvaris Jackson has slowing been getting better as the Seahawks’ quarterback.  The Rams will win this one 17-14.

San Diego (4-5) at Chicago (6-3)

The Chargers are reeling in a weak division at the wrong time of the year.  Phillip Rivers has been received some criticism for not willing his team to some more wins.  The Bears are playing with more passion and has been protecting Jay Cutler more.  The Bears will win 31-27.

Tennessee (5-4) at Atlanta (5-4)

The overtime loss to the Saints last week was hard for the Falcons, but they have to focus on the Titans or makings the playoffs will be more difficult.  With the injury to the Texans quarterback the door may have been opened for the Titans and they must take advantage of it.  The Falcons will win 31-24.

Philadelphia (3-6) at New York Giants (6-3) Sunday Night

The Eagles are in hoping for a miracle mode, because that is what it is going to take for them to make the playoffs.  The Giants are coming in off a loss to the Forty-Niners.  This is the toughest part of the Giants schedule and has a one game division lead over the Cowboys.  The Eagles will win 24-21.

Kansas City (4-5) at New England (6-3) Monday Night

Matt Cassell had surgery on his hand this week and will be out.  The offense of the Chiefs will miss Cassell’s presence.  The Patriots dominated the Jets last Sunday night to get back into first place.  The Patriots defense played their best game against the Jets last week.  The Patriots will win 35-10.