NFL Week 14 Preview

Michael Phillips by Contributor Written on December 03, 2008
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Week 14 

 

 

Another week, another terrible AFC West match up to endure. This time arguably the most disappointing team In the NFL, the 4-8 San Diego Chargers takes on division rival, 3-9 Oakland.

 

It’s hard to say what is more frustrating, watching Oakland play keep the ball away from their best player, Darren McFadden or watching the talent-led Chargers waste a promising season away. The slightly worse Chargers will pull off the win over Oakland.


San Diego defeats Oakland.

 

 

 

Jacksonville was embarrassed on national television Monday night after being skunked by Houston30-17. Texans rookie running back Steve Slaton made his bid for rookie of the year rushing for 130 yards, two touchdowns and also catching two passes for 52 yards. Expect Chicago rookie running back Matt Forte to do similar things in what should amount to a Chicago win.

 

Chicago defeats Jacksonville.

 

 

 

Minnesota, after convincingly beating division rival Chicago 34-14, takes on a still winless Detroit team that was destroyed last Thursday 47-10 by Tennessee. The Lions don’t have a very good passing game and what works best, Kevin Smith and the running game will find it hard to run against a stout Vikings defense. Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson will have a big game and the Lions will fall to 0-12.

 

Minnesota defeats Detroit.

 

 

 

Houston had a great win in their first ever Monday night football game, 30-17 over division rival Jacksonville. Houstongot big performances from rookie running back Steve Slaton and all-pro receiver Andre Johnson.

 

Houston has one problem, they travel to the "frozen tundra of Lambeau Field" to take on what is sure to be an upset Green Bay team. The Packers lost a 35-31 decision to Carolina last week and are now in a must win situation. Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have a big day and keep the Packers slim playoff chances alive.

 

Green Bay defeats Houston.

 

 

 

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written on December 03, 2008 Preview/Prediction

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