CONTRIBUTOR
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GAME 1
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GAME 2
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GAME 3
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Kevin
2009 Record: 52.4% (22-20)
2008 Record: 63.3% (31-18-2)
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Bengals at Chargers (-7)
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Packers at Steelers (-2)
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Dolphins at Titans (-5)
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Bengals +7
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Steelers -2
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Titans -5
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At first, I would have expected the Chargers
to win this game big. However, I expect the
Bengals to play inspired football as they
dedicate this game to the memory of Chris
Henry, who passed away earlier in the week.
The Bengals are balanced on both sides of
the ball. While San Diego ranks fifth in the
NFL in scoring offense (27.8 points per
game), the Bengals have allowed the second
fewest (16.7 per game). If the Bengals don't
win this game, I expect them to keep it close.
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These two teams have been heading in
opposite directions. The Packers are on a
five-game winning streak and face the
Super Bowl champs on the road.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh suffered their fifth
loss in a row last week against the Browns.
The Steelers had a longer week with the
Thursday Night game to prepare for the
Packers and it would really surprise me to
see this team lose six consecutive games.
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The Dolphins are currently tied for the sixth
AFC playoff seed with the Ravens and the
Jets. Meanwhile, the Titans are one of
three teams to trail the 7-6 teams by one
game, which is pretty remarkable
considering they started the season 0-6.
The Titans haven't allowed 100 yards
rushing to a team in their past five
matchups and the Dolphins are about as
one-dimensional as they get with Ricky
Williams.
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Dan
2009 Record: 54.8% (23-19)
2008 Record: 60.0% (30-20-1)
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Patriots (-7) at Bills
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Dolphins at Titans (-5)
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Buccaneers at Seahawks (-6.5)
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Patriots -7
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Titans -5
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Seahawks -6.5
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What a trying week it has been for the Pats
and all of this after a win. Did Randy Moss
jake it, or was it simply a great coverage
scheme by the Panthers? I would like to think
it is the latter, as Welker caught 10 balls, and
was constantly open. The Bills come in off a
win at Kansas City, and will look to topple
their divisional rivals. All this being said, this
is the type of game where the Patriots excel,
all the heat coming from commentators, and
also Asante Samuel stating that the Patriots
have to question their coach. New England
revels in these comments, and will look to
take their frustrations out on the Bills. New
England has won 12 in a row Vs Buffalo, and
the road team is 7-2 in their last 9, while the
Bills are 2-9 in their last 11 against the
number. I would look for a heavy dose of
Sammy Morris and Lawrence Maroney, as
Buffalo fields the worst rushing defense in the
league. Lay the points, as the hoodie will rally
the troops and destroy the Bills by 2 TDs.
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In another crucial matchup, both of these
teams need the victory to keep alive their
hopes for postseason play. The Titans blew
out the Rams last week, as Chris Johnson
kept his quest alive for a 2000 yard rushing
season. The Dolphins gutted out a win
against the Jaguars, and gained an
important tiebreaker. The Dolphins come
into the game 13th in the league in
rushing, and have also yielded 14
touchdowns on the ground, which bodes well
for both fantasy owners and a huge Chris
Johnson type of day. Miami has gone away
from the wildcat in the last two weeks, as
they are letting Chad Henne develop, and
the Titans are also ranked 7th against the
rush. Even with a non-practicing Vince
Young, we all know Kerry Collins has the
chops to get the job done, and it will give
Miami even more fits on whom to prepare
for. Lay the points again, as the Titans are
4-2 this year at home, call it the LP
advantage as Miami is due for a clunker of
a performance.
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So far this has been a disappointing
season for Seattle, as they came into the
year with high expectations. Everyone knew
that the Buccaneers were rebuilding, so not
much was expected of them at all. Seattle
is great at home, in what can be described
as one the best home stadiums in the
league they are 4-2 this year, and have
outscored their foes by 54 points. Tampa
Bay has had trouble getting their offense
started this year, as Cadillac Williams has
not rushed for over 100 yards, and they
have started 3 different quarterbacks this
year, guess it doesn't help to fire your
offensive coordinator the week before the
season starts. Seattle has won 3 out of the
last 4 matchups, and also have covered 3
out their last 4 at home. Also, don't forget
the Seahawks are 6-2-1 in their last 9 at
Qwest field. Look for a big day by Justin
Forsett, and I would also dust of TJ
Houshmanzadeh as well. Lay the points
again for another favorite this week, as I
don't see Tampa crossing the country and
playing well.
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Sean
2009 Record: 58.1% (25-16-1)
2008 Record: 52.9% (27-24)
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Cowboys at Saints (-7.5)
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Packers at Steelers (-2)
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Patriots (-7) at Bills
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Cowboys +7.5
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Steelers -2
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Patriots -7
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Too many points. New Orleans has hard time
putting people away. Dallas has a lot to play
for as the Giants are close behind in wildcard
chase.
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I think they come and play at home here in
a must win.
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I think big day from Brady, despite his low
fantasy projections. I also think Moss gets
in the endzone at least twice to silence
critics.
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Jamie
2009 Record: 50.0% (21-21)
2008 Record: 55.1% (27-22-2)
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Colts (-3) at Jaguars
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Patriots (-7) vs Bills
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Browns at Chiefs (-2.5)
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Colts -3
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Patriots -7
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Chiefs -2.5
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You have to like the Colts in this game laying
only 3 points granted they are on the road but
the Colts obviously are playing some of the
best ball in the NFL. Peyton Manning is the
best qb in the league. Sorry Brady lovers but
its true.
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The Pats are in a strange position under
the Belicheck era. Look for Brady and
Welker to get the job done this weekend
and win by 10+ vs the Fitzpatrick led Bills
and one of the worst run defenses in the
league.
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Quinn has been playing better but he is no
Jamal Charles. KC is a very tough place to
play and I look for Quinn to have a bad
game in this one. Chiefs will win this one by
7+ in the home environment.
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