They'll probably continue to prove me wrong, but I'm still not a believer in Tennessee. There are just too many holes and question marks. I think Atlanta keeps it going and beats the Titans.Statistically speaking, Miami shouldn't be 0-4—and there's reason to suspect this team could turn it around. Offensively, can they take advantage of the Houston pass defense? No, I doubt it. Then again, I don't foresee Houston, with their injuries, taking advantage of Miami's weak run defense. I like Matt Schaub more than Trent Green right now, so I guess I'll go with Houston.
Jacksonville is still a good football team, and I don't think KC is going to do much scoring this week. The Jags never do much scoring, but I think they do enough to beat the Chiefs.
The Rams are terrible, I mean terrible, and Arizona has a good football team. The Cardinals' quarterback snafu might tear the team apart—but if it doesn't, watch out for them. I mean it this time. In any event, Warner, Leinart, you, me—it doesn't matter, the Cards take out the Rams.
Strange as it may seem, this week represents one of the toughest defensive tests the Pats have had thus far, and they'll be glad to have Rodney Harrison back. Unfortunately for the Browns, their defense is horrible, and the Patriots score at will on whoever they play...and will do so again in a New England win.
The Saints are bad; I figured they would be when the year started. They're slow on defense, don't have a reliable ground game, lack a possession receiver, and are witnessing Drew Brees do what Drew Brees does—alternate good and bad years. That said, David Carr is pretty bad too—and he might be just bad enough for New Orleans to notch win numero uno.
The Jets don't do much right, while the Giants, seemingly overnight, figured out how to rush the passer. With no threat of a running game to keep the Giants defense honest, the Giants ends will tee-off on Chad Pennington en route to a Giants victory.
The Steelers need Hines Ward to play. If he does, Pittsburgh wins. If he doesn't, I think Seattle wins. The Seahawks are flying under the radar this year, and that makes them ultra dangerous. Pittsburgh's loss to Arizona shows this team is very fallible—and I think Seattle will prove it some more.
I'm a believer in the Lions. Jon Kitna is a good system quarterback, and obviously Mike Martz employs a QB-friendly system, especially with this trio of receivers. The Redskins defense is better than it was a year ago, but they haven't faced a passing attack this deep yet. The Washington O lacks the explosive playmaking ability to keep up, and the Lions will win this one.
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about 1 year ago
I like your picks...straight up it's hard to argue with most if not all of them....good analysis
about 1 year ago
I agree with Adnan...excellent picks all around Ben.
Except for one glaring error: predicting that the Bears will beat the Packers.
It seems that throughout the season, everyone is always trying to give the Bears another chance. When are people going to realize that you need to have an offense to compete in today's NFL?
Besides, the Bears defense is solid but they aren't exactly the 00' Ravens.
And so far this year, they're playing like crap. They're ranked in the bottom half of the league both in terms of yardage and points. They allowed Jon Kitna and the Detroit Lions (yes you read that correctly) to light them up for 37 points last weekend.
You're right: Green Bay doesn't have a running game. But guess what: neither does Chicago. Cedric Benson is averaging barely over 3 yards a carry and has only scored once all season. How the hell are the Bears going to score any points in Lambeau?
This matchup is going to come down to two things: quality leadership and home field advantage.
Brett Favre has rejuvenated his career with his performance thus far. He is playing with true fire and emotion, and even the Bears' defense can't contain him when he's this hot. The Bears on the other hand are completely lack a leader on the offensive side of the ball.
And, the game is in Lambeau field of all places. Let's get real here: the Packers are taking this one.
Prediction: Packers 23, Bears 13
about 1 year ago
great pics, i definitley agree with Zander, the packers are gonna smear the bears, i mean common, its the freaking bears! just face it they suck! other than that good predictions, but i think tennesee will prove you wrong, tennesee 28, atlanta 21
about 1 year ago
Can't say it was a bad weekend. I got 8 out of 13 right, and the Falcons and Saints, especially the Falcons, should have won (though it wasn't from Joey Harrington doing anything, ha ha). I whiffed big time with the Broncos, Seahawks and Lions though. I was spot on though with the Bears win *grin*. If Buffalo does what I expect tomorrow night, I'll gladly take 9-5.
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