GOOD COPP, BAD COPP: Week 7

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The Good Copp of last week is Jake “The Snake”, posting an 8-6 record. The Bad Copp – Dave was 6-8. Coming off a week where some teams kept the ball rolling (Broncos, Vikings, Saints), some solid wins (Steelers, Texans, Arizona), and of course some “wow” games (Patriots, Raiders, Bills) - This week look for the same.

Crime of the Week:

D.Copp – I like the Dallas Cowboys over The Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons front line will look to keep the Cowboys defense from lassoing Matt Ryan - While the Falcons have not given up sack in 4 games, the Cowboys have tallied 10 in the last three. Both teams will bring the offensive fire-power though – Both average about 24 points a game, but the Cowboys average almost 100 yards more total offensive than those Dirty Birds. DeMarcus Ware is healthy and I expect to see the three-headed monster in the Cowboys backfield to produce (Falcons allow 118 rush yds/gm). Roy Williams may play, but either way we get to see more of Miles “Of Yardage” Austin. The ‘Boys have the tools to take this one.

J.Copp Rebuttal – The Cowboys are coming off of an overtime victory against Kansas City, not exactly dominant. The Boys will be without Roy Williams and their secondary is looking very vulnerable to the Falcons air show. I’d look for Dallas to be cautious of the big play and try and take rowdy Roddy White out of the game. That only leaves, future hall-of-famer, Tony Gonzalez and the burner Michael Turner to tear it up. The Falcons D has looked much improved, and I think they will continue to get better and they will definitely be competing for a playoff spot this year, even with the Saints in their division.

J. Copp – I’ll take the Chiefs over San Diego.
Yeah I said it! I think Matt Cassel will be a good quarterback in the NFL, a great move this off-season for the Chiefs. San Diego will be deflated coming off of a tough loss to a red-hot Denver team. I think the K.C. defense is getting better and playing Washington last week was a confidence boost (as it is for every team this year). This one will be very close but the Chargers O-line hasn’t been able to protect Rivers, and the Bolt’s pass rush hasn’t been there this year either. What has happened to Shawn Merriman ? He can beat up his girlfriend but he can’t beat up opposing offenses hmmmmm... I’d look for Larry Johnson and Jamaal Charles to rack up some major yardage, and in the end Kansas City will pull off the upset.

D.Copp Rebuttal – Obviously there is no argument here. The Chargers won’t have to do anything overly shocking to win this game. Oh and it’s on Monday Night Football – advantage Chargers. I’m not saying Cassel won’t be solid, but I am not going to say the Chiefs Backfield will show any kind of improvement. The Chargers are rested and ready to go after their bye week, while the Chiefs are coming off their victory high last week… against the Redskins… If a victory over the ‘Skins is a high point of your season then… well you know.

Locked-Up:

New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

D.Copp – Tom Brady, Wes Welker, Randy Moss, and Laurence Maroney … yeah Maroney! … Will be licking their chops going into this what could be this weak’s biggest blow-out. While the Bucs secondary is giving up less than 200 passing yards a game, they are giving up 13 touchdowns through the air. The Bucs Defense is also giving up the fourth most points in the league, and the Patriots scored a couple points last week (Re: Blow-out in Foxborough; Pats 59 – Titans 0). I’m just looking forward to see Brain Hoyer behind center again – 9/11, 52 pass yds, 1 Rush TD last week – GO BIG TEN!

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