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A great matchup between two very
sound football clubs, but home field and a better running game will be
the difference in this one for Dallas.
Pick: Cowboys |
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Could set the passing
game back 20 years. Watch the game within the
game; rookie LBs Patrick Willis (49ers) versus the Panthers' Jon Beason.
Pick: Panthers |
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We are sadly
made to realize that in the scheme of things, the game that we have come
to so dearly love is not all that important. Rest in peace No. 21...
Pick: Redskins |
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Titans have lost three
straight, but Houston has struggled on enemy turf. Albert Haynesworth's return should upgrade the Titans' leaky run
defense.
Pick: Titans |
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Rams can't protect the QB,
Falcons can't rush the passer. Sounds like a marquee matchup. Neither club is going anywhere, but we'll go with Atlanta.
Pick: Falcons |
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Seahawks were lucky to defeat
the Rams, while the Eagles came close to beating the Patriots. Look for Seattle's luck to run out in the
City of Brotherly Love.
Pick: Eagles |
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Kitna is not throwing with authority, the O-line
doesn't protect well, and the secondary was embarrassing. Vikings make it three straight at home.
Pick: Vikings |
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Should be a lot closer than it was in Week 7, but even with their injuries I look for this veteran Colts club to win at home and solidify their AFC South lead.
Pick: Colts |
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If the Chargers hand
the ball off to LT, throw to Gates, and allow Merriman and Phillips to pressure from the outside, K.C. will drop their fifth straight.
Pick: Chargers |
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The Dolphins
have hung in there, losing 6 of 11 games by 3 points this year. Barring
another typhoon, I like their chances at home this week.
Pick: Dolphins |
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After losing to Chicago, Denver has to virtually run the table if they are to have
any chance of making the playoffs. Denver has won 8 of the last 9
in this series.
Pick: Broncos |
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The playoff hopes of the
Cardinals are riding on this key matchup. I look for a high-scoring
affair with the miracle Browns grinding out a key victory on the road.
Pick: Browns |
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This one is essential to the Saints' chances of overtaking the Bucs in the NFC South. Marques Colston now ranks third in the NFC in receiving.
Pick: Saints |
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Giants won't allow Hester
to impact this battle, but if the Bears can apply consistent
defensive pressure, the G-men could lose their second straight game.
Pick: Bears |
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Bengals held the Titans to 61
rushing yards last week, but don't look for a repeat versus
the Steelers, who only lead the Browns by a single game.>
Pick: Steelers |
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Even at home, this one could be
over early for a Ravens squad that has lost five consecutive games — if the Patriots can apply early defensive pressure.
Pick: Patriots |
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