Denver (5-4) at Atlanta (6-3)Denver has a strong air attack. Atlanta has a strong ground attack. Neither team has a strong defense; so expect a lot of scoring. In the end the Broncos pass attack is too much for Atlanta to keep up with.
Winner: Denver Broncos
Detroit (0-9) at Carolina (7-2)
The Panthers have the second-best record in the NFC. The Lions have the worst. Daunte Culpepper is going to make the lions more competitive if he ever gets back on track, but it’s not going to be this week. Carolina’s defense is just too tough. Delhomme can’t afford to throw 4 interceptions and expect this team to keep winning, though.
Winner: Carolina Panthers
Philadelphia (5-4) at Cincinnati (1-8)
The Bengals are barely competitive with Carson Palmer behind center – they’re downright chumps with Ryan Fitzpatrick. Donovan McNabb has a solid game; Brian Westbrook finally gets back on track. The Eagles D dominates, even if Asante Samuel misses the game with a hip injury. Eagles win by a landslide, taking some heat of Andy Reid for last week’s loss to the Giants.
Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
New Orleans (4-5) at Kansas City (1-8)
The Saints have an unstoppable pass attack and is sure to put up easy points against a vulnerable Chiefs’ defense. But Tyler Thigpen has been playing excellent football these last few weeks and Larry Johnson’s return is only going to help this offense out. The Chiefs have home field advantage in this game and that puts them over the edge. I’m calling it here, Upset Special!
Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Baltimore (6-3) at New York Giants (8-1)
The New York Giants are the hottest team in the NFC, but the Baltimore Ravens are no slouches. The Ravens have the league’s best run defense, allowing a measly 65.4 yards a game. They have the personnel to slow down Jacobs, Ward and Bradshaw. Ultimately, the Giants pass rush gets to Flacco for at least three sacks is a surprisingly defensive game.
Winner: New York Giants
Minnesota (5-4) at Tampa Bay (6-3)
Tampa Bay is a tough team. They’re rolling on offense and defense and are a serious playoff threat. But Minnesota is coming into the game hot and hungry as well. Adrian Peterson is a once-in-a-generation running back, and the Vikings tough defense spoils Cadillac’s return.
Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Oakland (2-7) at Miami (5-4)
Oakland is a mess. The whole franchise is falling apart. Al Davis loves collecting “athletes” but has no interest in collecting football players. He’s rendered this team non-competitive. You’d like to think this is rock bottom, but I fear it’s going to get worse before it gets better. On the flip side, the Dolphins have turned things around quickly in Miami. Everyone’s giving credit to Parcells, Ireland and Sparano, but let’s give some credit to first year defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni. He was a great head coach at Syracuse and has helped turn this defense from chumps to champs. The defense is keeping the Fins in every game.
Winner: Miami Dolphins
Chicago (5-4) at Green Bay (4-5)
No one in Green Bay is missing Brett Favre, but the Packers run defense has to step up if they want to make a playoff push. Chicago has a rookie of the year candidate in running back Matt Forte. Forte is going to be too much for Green Bay to handle, and Aaron Rodgers is going to come up just short of leading this team to a victory.
Winner: Chicago Bears
Houston (3-6) at Indianapolis (5-4)
Andre Johnson is the best wide receiver in the NFL. Hands down. But with Matt Schaub out with a knee injury this team is going to struggle. Indianapolis isn’t used to trailing in the division, but these guys are winners. They’ll overcome a slow start and make the playoffs. The Colts are just too good to lose a division game to a Sage Rosenfels led team.
Winner: Indianapolis Colts
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