NFL Week 10- The Quick Read

By Louis “King of Roncesvalles” Pisano

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning face off in Indianapolis, and it seems to be the game on the lips of broadcasters and other media to fans and, I am sure, players, as well. The battle of the perennial favorites, one undefeated in the Colts and Manning, and the other returning to his dominant form after his injury to bring his team back into the talks of the Super Bowl-bound, that being Tom Brady and the Patriots. The other great game features the division rival Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, making for a great weekend of football coming up!

Jaguars (4-4) @ Jets (4-4) -6.5 O/U 41

The Jags are one-dimensional with only their running game to lean on. With Maurice Jones-Drew’s hands on the ball during the majority of the offensive plays for Jacksonville, anything can happen. Jets are off the bye week and are getting healthy, and I believe their defense returns to what got them off to such a great start and Mark Sanchez settles down and gets it done.

Jets win 24-13

Broncos (6-2) @ Redskins (2-6) +3.5 O/U 36.5

The Redskins' anemic offense has a hard time scoring against anyone, and if they get a field goal in this game they will be lucky. Denver should be able to put enough points on the board to get the win and will control the clock.

Broncos win 17-3

Bengals (6-2) @ Steelers (6-2) -7 O/U 41.5

The Bengals won the first matchup 23-20 in Ohio and can almost sweep their division with a win over the stingy home Steelers, leaving only one game against Cleveland to complete it. The Steelers' home record has been well documented, and Big Ben has been slinging. Though they are on a short week, the hometown defending Super Bowl team will get it done and take the division lead.

Steelers win 27-17

Bills (3-5) @ Titans (2-6) -7.5 O/U 41

The injury bug has infected the Bills all season and yet a return of Trent Edwards and a possible exit for this game for Terrell Owens. The surging Titans may have found what got them to the great record of last season and should stick it to this bellowing Buffalo.

Titans win 31-17

Lions (1-7) @ Vikings (7-1) -16.5 O/U 47.5

The Lions, though with a win this year, are still horrid and their division rival Vikings are on top and in cruise control. The Lions surprisingly hold big AP on the ground, which opens the door for the ever rejuvenated and youthful Farve to go through the air for big plays to Harvin and the other receivers in a blowout!

Vikings win 42-17

Saints (8-0) @ Rams (1-7) +13.5 O/U 50

Come on man! Is it worth talking about, no! Saints, Saints, Saints! Nuff said!

Saints win 45-3

Falcons (5-3) @ Panthers (3-5) +1.5 O/U 43.5

The Falcons RB Michael Turner has had big games against this division rival Carolina team. Though the Panthers looked good against the Cardinals two weeks ago and hung in with the Saints last week, albeit in a loss, they have only beat Washington, Tampa and the aforementioned Arizona Cardinals. Turner run, run, run, Gonzales TD.

Falcons win 35-24

Buccaneers (1-7) @ Dolphins (3-5) -10 O/U 43.5

Though Bucs rookie QB Josh Freeman looked good last week and surprised the Packers with Tampa's first win, I believe the adrenaline rush will be gone as he faces a much tougher team. The Dolphins will control the clock and power their way past the poor rush defense of Tampa.

Dolphins win 24-13

Chiefs (1-7) @ Raiders (2-6) -2 O/U 36.5

A divisional game that means nothing aside from pride pretty much from here on out for both teams, unless either can go undefeated for the rest of the season, ummm no! Oakland beat KC in week two 13-10, but if anyone has improved I would have to say it’s been KC. Season series split.

Chiefs win 16-13

Seahawks (3-5) @ Cardinals -8.5 O/U 46.5

Points should be fairly abundant in this game but the majority of them should be on the home team's scoreboard. Would the real Kurt Warner please stand up? If he does, the Cards roll. If he doesn’t, is it time to see Matt Leinart take the reins? Perhaps next year, Matty.

Cardinals win 38-21

Eagles (5-3) @ Chargers (5-3) -1 O/U 47

The Eagles have injuries, but they should get RB Brian Westbrook back. He and the other offensive weapons on this Philly team make them are dangerous. Chargers QB Phillip Rivers has a great record at home throughout his career, and they are coming off a 21-20 win against Philly’s division rival New York Giants. Lots of points and whoever scores last should win. Eagles will run it through the soft rush D of the Chargers, and their defense may even score and will stop Chargers a few times.

Eagles win 38-31

Patriots (6-2) @ Colts (8-0) -3 O/U 48

The premier matchup of the weekend will be played Sunday night in prime time at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The three big weapons of the Pats, Brady, Moss and Welker, will be trying to outdo the three bigs of the Colts with Manning, Wayne and Clark. Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis will be doing their best to limit Brady's time in the pocket, where he does most of his damage. The Pats' injuries and number of questionable players who were limited in practice makes me want to go against popular belief that the Pats are the team to take in this game. I am sticking with the home side in this one against the injured team on the road.

Colts win 28-24

Ravens (4-4) @ Browns (1-7) +10.5 O/U 39.5

This Monday night game is over pretty much before it starts in my mind. The Browns have been atrocious this season, and losing four of their last five, the Ravens have to get back to winning football games if they have any hopes of a playoff berth. Flacco should get some confidence back, and Ray Rice should rumble into the end zone a good number of times in this lopsided game.

Ravens win 37-6

Enjoy the great games this weekend and hopefully we all pull a little further ahead in our pools and perhaps make a little loot on the side!

All the Best!