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I would like to start off by apologizing for having this so late. I normally try to get my weekly predictions posted by Thursday night, but due to some personal things, I have been caught up.
Because of my insanity this week, I have not had the chance to hear what Madden has to say about this week, so you are going to be stuck with just mine, sorry again.
Overall: 38-23
Last week: 9-5
The Bengals are off to their fastest start in probably, ever. But yet, still can not avoid a local black out? I already said my side of that story , so I wont go more into that.
I do think the Texans are a team on the rise, but I think Cincinnati has enough weapons on defense to shut the Texans down.
Bengals win 21-13.
I actually just erased everything I was going to say about this game, because the more I think about it, I am going to pick the Lions in my upset special of the week!
The Lions are coming off an 28-20 loss to the Steelers, while the Packers are coming off a bye. The Lions played decent against the 3-4 of the Steelers, which is the defense the Packers are trying to install.
Lions win 17-14. (Just remember, the last time I picked the Lions to win, they did!)
The Ravens, while trying to become a dynasty , are also trying to avoid a three game losing streak. The Vikings, on the other hand, are trying to stay undefeated. After giving up over 100 yards on the ground for the first time in 40 games, the Ravens will have to stop the best running back in the NFL.
The Ravens defense was embarrassed when they allowed Cedrick Benson 120 yards, and are going to do everything to stop Adrain Peterson. If the Vikings are going to win this game, they are going to have to do it through the air.
While the Vikings defense is also stout against the run, the Ravens are also going to have to throw the ball to win.
What this comes down to, which team has the better quarterback? Brett Favre of Joe Flacco?
Vikings win 27-17.
New York Giants at New Orleans
Since this game is on the same time as the Steeler game, I have my DVR set to record already.
I honestly believe, this is going to be an NFC Championship preview, with neither team losing a game as of yet. Both great offenses, both great defenses. How do you pick? Easy.
Eli Manning is banged up, and regardless what anyone says, that injury will effect how the QB plays. If you try to say it didn't against Oakland, stop reading this now, and throw your computer away. The starting QB for the 8-9 year old football team that is playing up the street could beat the Raiders.
Saints win 31-24.
Cleveland at Pittsburgh.
I hate being a Steelers fan and picking this game. There is no way on this planet the Browns should even be close. If you look at every position on the field, Pittsburgh is CONSIDERABLY better than the Browns. Had I not been a Steelers fan, I probably would have picked this 56-3.
However, every time I say things like that, the Steelers blow it. This is a rivalry game, and as everyone knows, anything can happen in a rivalry game. Pittsburgh is too good to lose this game. So they will either win by seven, or by 27.
Steelers win 37-10.
Remember what I said about the Giants vs. Saints? This is the exact opposite. Two teams that are horrible on offense, and horrible on defense.
Neither team scares anyone, because neither team has a starting QB, or even one on the bench, that strike fear in defensive coordinators.
John Fox of the Panthers knows that Bill Cowher is waiting to take his job when he gets fired, and that move will be coming even sooner if he loses to the Buccaneers.
Panthers win 17-14.
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