Week 11: Time for the Good and the Great To Step Forward

Well, time to have some fun. Let's take a look at what we can look forward to in the Sunday portion of Week 11 (plus a side order of Monday). Remember, gambling is illegal. If you get caught, it's not my fault...blame the team that lost.

Denver at Atlanta: Here is a set of teams, one is impressing with its rookie QB, and the other is hoping to hang onto it's division lead. Denver started out good, going 3-1, but then sank to 4-4 with a loss to Miami in Denver.

Atlanta meanwhile, is making the city forget some guy named Vick, and are presently undefeated at home. Bad news for Denver....back to .500.

Atlanta 30, Denver 21

Houston at Indy: Indy is presently fighting for it's playoff lives, and took a good step forward, with a late game win against the Steelers. Texas meanwhile, is going in reverse after winning 3 in a row. Sitting at 3-5, they can assume the role of spoiler...but don't count on it this week.

Indy 21, Houston 13

Oakland at Miami: Oakland is coming off a hard defensive effort, and with this week they have Darren McFadden coming back, along with JaMarcus Russell who missed last week with a knee injury. Miami on the other hand has a team that won 3 straight...but almost lost last week to Seattle, 21-19.

Oakland 17, Miami 16

Baltimore at New York Giants: If pick this as a possible Super bowl matchup, as the Ravens have a good defense that might make Eli Manning make mistakes. The Ravens, meanwhile, have Joe Flacco, who is coming along nicely. Both teams have won four in a row....someone will leave with a one-game losing streak.

Giants 21, Baltimore 17

Detroit at Carolina: Carolina had a close game, against a team with no offense. The Lions, while they can score points, can't seem to keep the lead when it's most important. Don't expect the Lions to finally get a win....no matter how bad Jake Delhomme is.

Carolina 35, Detroit 9

Philadelphia At Cinci: Donovan McNabb, your air parade is ready. Cinci is going to be hard-pressed to keep up with the Eagles. And the Eagles look to keep things tight in the NFC Wild Card race.

Philadelphia 31, Cinci 14

Chicago at Green Bay: Ah, a classic matchup in the Norris Division. There's no lost love between these two clubs, and with the Bears in the lead, the Packers can shuffle it all over again.

I'll go against the odds, and see the Bears teach Aaron Rodgers about a great rivalry.

Chicago 20, Green Bay 17

New Orleans at Kansas City: The Saints weekly record looks like a table-tennis match: W, L, L, W, L, W, L, W, L. Kansas City, meanwhile has to be ticked at missing a chance for it's second win, and second upset.

No chance for Kansas City to get it's second win.

New Orleans 24, Kansas City 16

Minnesota at Tampa Bay: Should be an interesting game, if the Bucs can keep Adrian Peterson from scoring. Should also be interesting if Tampa Bay can stay on the Panther's tail

Think Gruden will enjoy this game...no more dying this week.

Tampa Bay 24, Minnesota 21

St. Louis at San Francisco: A former California team takes on a team that wishes it was more sunny in California. The 49ers are hoping to get off an ugly skid and put last week's finish out of their memory. St Louis is hoping it doesn't get embarrassed again. St Louis has scored 16 points, while giving up 81 points.

Someone has to win this. I'll give the Rams a chance...the 49ers have lost six straight.

St Louis 20, San Francisco 14

Arizona at Seattle: Seattle used to own this division. Right now, Arizona has a 4 game lead on the everyone else. Sorry Seahawk fans....it's going to be a long season.

Arizona 30, Seattle 14

Tennessee at Jacksonville: The Titans come into the game looking pretty well bulletproof. The earlier matchup this season was won by the Titans, 17-10. I'm wondering if it'll be different in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville 21, Tennessee 14

San Diego at Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh's defense is showing some wear, losing last week to Indy. San Diego got a scare from last place KC at home.

Will the team that wants to win please show up?

Pittsburgh 24, San Diego 14

Dallas at Washington: Dallas is presently hoping that Tony Romo will be back to help this team win a key matchup. The Redskins meanwhile, have a question mark on Portis.

I'm sure Terrell Owens will tell all after the game.

Dallas 21, Washington 13

And Monday Night...

Cleveland at Buffalo: There is a good matchup to make out of this. Buffalo wants back into the AFC East race, and the Browns want some respect.

In Buffalo?

Buffalo 24, Cleveland 21

Have fun, debate it out....and check back later tomorrow to throw some apples!