This week we have some very intriguing games on tap. There are some heated divisional rivalries that will be taking place, an intra-conference match up between two heavy weights, and an interesting inter-conference match up. You can expect me to be in front of a screen somewhere watching the action as it unfolds. Last week I went a decent 8-5 with my picks which brings my season record to 63-40. I think I'm slowly getting into a decent groove with my selections. This week I'm looking to go undefeated to make up some serious ground. With that said, here are my Week 8 NFL picks.
Redskins at Bills: Bills
Coming off the bye week I expect Buffalo to be feeling refreshed and pumped up. Ralph Wilson Stadium should be rocking as they get a late afternoon kickoff for the first time in awhile. The Redskins are in shambles right now as they've lost three straight. Injuries and the quarterback issues are killing this team. I think going with John Beck was the right move because it's the only move. My theory is that with the Bills having two weeks to prepare for this game they'll be able to exploit some of Beck's weaknesses. I'm taking Buffalo in a close game.
Patriots at Steelers: Patriots
This is probably the game of the week. It's always a good game when these two AFC powerhouses meet up. You're going to see excellent quarterback play between Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger. Even though they're on the road, I'm taking New England to win this game. Until I see Dick Lebeau's zone blitz scheme stop Tom Brady I won't believe it can. Last year Brady absolutely destroyed the Steelers. I just feel that it's a bad match up for Pittsburgh. The Pats have the ability to spread you thin which forces those Steelers blitzers to cover. Look for Gronkowski and Hernandez to have big days in this one.
Cowboys at Eagles: Cowboys
This is an NFC East battle for the ages. Both these teams need wins, but it's definitely the Eagles who need it more. If Philly loses this game they can pretty much kiss any chances of making the playoffs good bye. They cannot afford to drop to 2-5. Unfortunately for them, I believe the Cowboys will walk into Lincoln Financial Field and come away with a W. I think Rob Ryan's defensive scheme will confuse Michael Vick and force him into some bad decisions. The weapons the Eagles have do scare me with this pick but I just think Dallas is flat out better than Philly. Nnamdi Asomugha and Asante Samuel will definitely be tested by Dez Bryant and Miles Austin as well. As long as Romo keeps his head on straight give me Dallas in a good game.
Chargers at Chiefs: Chiefs
On paper one would think San Diego would win this game going away. Good thing for my picks the game isn't played on paper. I think Chiefs will be able to take down the Chargers on a Halloween night game at Arrowhead Stadium. The place will be absolutely rocking! Arrowhead is traditionally a tough place to play and I don't see it will be different for the Chargers this time. I simply don't trust Norv Turner in these types of road games. For some reason his teams come out sluggish and not ready to play. With one eye open, I'm taking the Chiefs.
***Upset Special***
Lions at Broncos: Broncos
My upset special this week is the Denver Broncos over the Kansas City Chiefs. Yep, I'm going with Tebow to pull out another close 4th quarter victory. Tim Tebow will be making his first home start of the season so you can expect the crowd to be rocking all game long. The bigger story in this game is the Detroit Lions and how they've fallen from grace. After starting the season 5-0, they simply haven't looked like a good football team. The tough thing about it is those two losses they received were at home. If they want a chance to make the playoffs they have to win on Sunday. Unfortunately for Detroit I believe they've ran into a hurricane by the name of Tim. Give me Denver.
The rest of the week's picks:
Colts at Titans: Titans
Saints at Rams: Saints
Dolphins at Giants: Giants
Vikings at Panthers: Panthers
Cardinals at Ravens: Ravens
Jaguars at Texans: Texans
Browns at 49ers: 49ers
Saturday, October 29, 2011
DTTWSB Week 8 NFL Power Rankings
We are almost at the half way point in the NFL. For some reason it feels like the season goes by extremely fast. Now is the time where teams will be fighting to be in playoff contention. There aren't many surprises this week in the power rankings. The top 5 is pretty chalk. There may be some change next week as some of these teams play each other in the near future. Let's not waste anymore time. Here are my power rankings for this week in the NFL.
1. Green Bay (7-0): I'm almost at a loss for words when it comes to this team. They haven't lost in awhile! The bye week comes at the right time as they prepare to travel to San Diego for a Week 9 showdown with the Chargers.
2. New England Patriots (5-1): The Patriots got some much-needed rest during the bye week. Hopefully for them it was put to good use because they're heading to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2): It's gut check time for the Steelers. Historically they've been bad when they face Tom Brady. Last year they were chewed to pieces in Pittsburgh. We'll see if the defense makes some adjustments to slow down the New England offense.
4. New Orleans Saints (5-2): In the Superdome the Saints offense is an absolute juggernaut. Last week they put up 65 points against the lowly Colts. I felt like I was watching a high school game. The defense isn't anything special, but this offense will carry them to the divisional title.
5. Baltimore Ravens (4-2): This past Monday night was awful for the Ravens. Their offense looked like trash. I was thoroughly disappointed in the play of Joe Flacco. There seems to be a split in the locker room between the offense and defense. We'll see if they can right the ship and pull it together.
6. San Francisco 49ers (5-1): The one thing the 49ers can't do is rest on their laurels. Everyone was praising them throughout the bye week so they can't let that get to their head. With a pesky Browns team coming to town they must be ready for a physical battle.
7. New York Giants (4-2): Having a bye week was a blessing for the Giants. They're as banged up as any team in the league right now. They should be getting Justin Tuck and Brandon Jacobs back which will help big time. With the schedule they have ahead of them they must be ready to play each and every week.
8. San Diego Chargers (4-2): Last week was a disappointing game for the Chargers. They seemed to have everything in hand until the second half. For some reason Philip Rivers doesn't look like he's healthy. I'm going to make sure to keep an eye on him for the next couple weeks.
9. New York Jets (4-3): Rex Ryan and his Jets have won back-to-back home games which they absolutely needed. They now have the bye week to rest and regroup. It's absolutely vital that they find some consistency or they won't make the playoffs.
10. Chicago Bears (4-3): I'm very skeptical about this team. I like some of the pieces they have on offense and defense. Their secondary has been having trouble in coverage though. We'll see if they can string some wins together to prove to people they aren't smoke and mirrors.
1. Green Bay (7-0): I'm almost at a loss for words when it comes to this team. They haven't lost in awhile! The bye week comes at the right time as they prepare to travel to San Diego for a Week 9 showdown with the Chargers.
2. New England Patriots (5-1): The Patriots got some much-needed rest during the bye week. Hopefully for them it was put to good use because they're heading to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2): It's gut check time for the Steelers. Historically they've been bad when they face Tom Brady. Last year they were chewed to pieces in Pittsburgh. We'll see if the defense makes some adjustments to slow down the New England offense.
4. New Orleans Saints (5-2): In the Superdome the Saints offense is an absolute juggernaut. Last week they put up 65 points against the lowly Colts. I felt like I was watching a high school game. The defense isn't anything special, but this offense will carry them to the divisional title.
5. Baltimore Ravens (4-2): This past Monday night was awful for the Ravens. Their offense looked like trash. I was thoroughly disappointed in the play of Joe Flacco. There seems to be a split in the locker room between the offense and defense. We'll see if they can right the ship and pull it together.
6. San Francisco 49ers (5-1): The one thing the 49ers can't do is rest on their laurels. Everyone was praising them throughout the bye week so they can't let that get to their head. With a pesky Browns team coming to town they must be ready for a physical battle.
7. New York Giants (4-2): Having a bye week was a blessing for the Giants. They're as banged up as any team in the league right now. They should be getting Justin Tuck and Brandon Jacobs back which will help big time. With the schedule they have ahead of them they must be ready to play each and every week.
8. San Diego Chargers (4-2): Last week was a disappointing game for the Chargers. They seemed to have everything in hand until the second half. For some reason Philip Rivers doesn't look like he's healthy. I'm going to make sure to keep an eye on him for the next couple weeks.
9. New York Jets (4-3): Rex Ryan and his Jets have won back-to-back home games which they absolutely needed. They now have the bye week to rest and regroup. It's absolutely vital that they find some consistency or they won't make the playoffs.
10. Chicago Bears (4-3): I'm very skeptical about this team. I like some of the pieces they have on offense and defense. Their secondary has been having trouble in coverage though. We'll see if they can string some wins together to prove to people they aren't smoke and mirrors.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
DTTWSB Week 7 NFL Picks
For the first time this NFL season we are stuck with a somewhat poor slate of games. None of the games have two teams with a winning record playing in them. Sometimes you get this when people start going on bye weeks. Don't get me wrong though, I'm still excited to watch some football. Last week I went 9-4 with my picks which brings me to 55-35 on the season. I'm still struggling compared to the NFL experts on ESPN. I believe I may be able to make up some ground this wekk. I just have to slowly chip away at the block. With all that said, here are my picks for Week 7 in the NFL.
Falcons at Lions: Lions
I believe this is going to be one of the good games of the week. Expect a lot of points to be put up on the score board. Both offenses are pretty good, and other than the Detroit defensive line, they're pretty suspect in the back seven. It's imperative that the Falcons get back to running the football. They cannot drop Matt Ryan back 30-plus times or he might not survive the game. I'm expecting the Lions to come out and play hard and win a very close game. The connection of Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson has been golden for Detroit. Other then Johnson, the Lions have plenty of weapons outwide for Stafford to hit. I think he'll be given enough time this Sunday which should allow the Lions to come away with the victory.
Chargers at Jets: Jets
This is one of the better early games that will be on television this Sunday. After a war of words between Jets head coach Rex Ryan and Chargers head coach Norv Turner, you can expect both teams to come out fighting hard. The Jets are going to need to get constant pressure on Philip Rivers if they want to slow down the Chargers offense. Ground and pound is the philosophy that has gotten the Jets deep in the playoffs the past two seasons. They're going to need to come with a balanced attack if they want to win this game and beyond. Finding an identity has been tough for them this season. Last week they sort of found and identity so we'll see if it carries over. I just think they'll be able to pull this one off and get above .500.
Bears at Buccaneers: Buccaneers
For the past hand full of seasons the NFL has played one game in London each year. This year that game is between the Bears and the Buccaneers. These are two teams that are capable of beating anyone in the league, but also capable of laying absolute stinkers. Since I'm forced to pick one I'm going with Josh Freeman and the Bucs. Last week the Bears looked great but that's what scares me. You rarely see Jay Cutler play back-to-back great games. I wouldn't be shocked if he threw multiple interceptions and fumbled the ball this game. I like the momentum the Bucs have also. If they play their game they'll win this game.
Packers at Vikings: Packers
When it comes to the NFL season, there are usually games between teams where you know they're going to be good. Usually Packers-Vikings is one of them. This year I wouldn't be shocked if this game is a blowout. The Packers are coming in having won their first six games of the season and they'd love nothing more than embarassing the rival Vikings. The interesting storyline is this game is that Vikings rookie quarterback Christian Ponder will be making his first career start. I'm not too optimistic on how he can do because Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers uses a complex blitz scheme. All signs point toward a multiple touchdown win for Green Bay.
***Upset Special***
Broncos at Dolphins: Broncos
My upset pick of the week is the Denver Broncos traveling to Miami to beat the winless Dolphins. This is an upset because nobody expects much from the Broncos since they benched their starting quarterback Kyle Orton for Tim Tebow. Yep, that's right. It's Tebow Time in Denver. I actually think they have a better chance to win with Tebow because he has the ability to extend the play and find an open receiver. Miami is a mess right now and is heavily in the running for Stanford quarterback and future number one overall pick Andrew Luck. This game will be ugly which suits the Broncos best. Tebow plays ugly, but he also wins ugly. Advantage Denver.
The rest of the week's picks:
Seahawks at Browns: Browns
Texans at Titans: Titans
Redskins at Panthers: Panthers
Chiefs at Raiders: Raiders
Steelers at Cardinals: Steelers
Rams at Cowboys: Cowboys
Colts at Saints: Saints
Ravens at Jaguars: Ravens
Falcons at Lions: Lions
I believe this is going to be one of the good games of the week. Expect a lot of points to be put up on the score board. Both offenses are pretty good, and other than the Detroit defensive line, they're pretty suspect in the back seven. It's imperative that the Falcons get back to running the football. They cannot drop Matt Ryan back 30-plus times or he might not survive the game. I'm expecting the Lions to come out and play hard and win a very close game. The connection of Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson has been golden for Detroit. Other then Johnson, the Lions have plenty of weapons outwide for Stafford to hit. I think he'll be given enough time this Sunday which should allow the Lions to come away with the victory.
Chargers at Jets: Jets
This is one of the better early games that will be on television this Sunday. After a war of words between Jets head coach Rex Ryan and Chargers head coach Norv Turner, you can expect both teams to come out fighting hard. The Jets are going to need to get constant pressure on Philip Rivers if they want to slow down the Chargers offense. Ground and pound is the philosophy that has gotten the Jets deep in the playoffs the past two seasons. They're going to need to come with a balanced attack if they want to win this game and beyond. Finding an identity has been tough for them this season. Last week they sort of found and identity so we'll see if it carries over. I just think they'll be able to pull this one off and get above .500.
Bears at Buccaneers: Buccaneers
For the past hand full of seasons the NFL has played one game in London each year. This year that game is between the Bears and the Buccaneers. These are two teams that are capable of beating anyone in the league, but also capable of laying absolute stinkers. Since I'm forced to pick one I'm going with Josh Freeman and the Bucs. Last week the Bears looked great but that's what scares me. You rarely see Jay Cutler play back-to-back great games. I wouldn't be shocked if he threw multiple interceptions and fumbled the ball this game. I like the momentum the Bucs have also. If they play their game they'll win this game.
Packers at Vikings: Packers
When it comes to the NFL season, there are usually games between teams where you know they're going to be good. Usually Packers-Vikings is one of them. This year I wouldn't be shocked if this game is a blowout. The Packers are coming in having won their first six games of the season and they'd love nothing more than embarassing the rival Vikings. The interesting storyline is this game is that Vikings rookie quarterback Christian Ponder will be making his first career start. I'm not too optimistic on how he can do because Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers uses a complex blitz scheme. All signs point toward a multiple touchdown win for Green Bay.
***Upset Special***
Broncos at Dolphins: Broncos
My upset pick of the week is the Denver Broncos traveling to Miami to beat the winless Dolphins. This is an upset because nobody expects much from the Broncos since they benched their starting quarterback Kyle Orton for Tim Tebow. Yep, that's right. It's Tebow Time in Denver. I actually think they have a better chance to win with Tebow because he has the ability to extend the play and find an open receiver. Miami is a mess right now and is heavily in the running for Stanford quarterback and future number one overall pick Andrew Luck. This game will be ugly which suits the Broncos best. Tebow plays ugly, but he also wins ugly. Advantage Denver.
The rest of the week's picks:
Seahawks at Browns: Browns
Texans at Titans: Titans
Redskins at Panthers: Panthers
Chiefs at Raiders: Raiders
Steelers at Cardinals: Steelers
Rams at Cowboys: Cowboys
Colts at Saints: Saints
Ravens at Jaguars: Ravens
DTTWSB Week 7 NFL Power Rankings
Last week was another great week in the NFL. I cannot get enough of this league! All the games are decided by just a few possessions. The parity in this league is unbelievable. Just when you think you've figured it out one week, you get a complete surprise the next week. As the weather continues to get worse it will interesting to see if these quarterbacks can keep up their production. My hypothesis is that the defenses will start to be able to slow down offenses because of the amount of tape they now have. Entering Week 7, this is how I see the top 10 teams in the league.
1. Green Bay Packers (6-0): I don't think there has been a better team than the Packers in the past three seasons. This squad is young and if they continue to get better they're poised to repeat as Super Bowl champs.
2. Baltimore Ravens (4-1): The Ravens are the most balanced team in the NFL. If you look at the tape you can see that they have very few holes on either side of the ball. The most important game for them will be when they take on the Steelers in two weeks.
3. New England Patriots (5-1): Are we really surprised that Brady always leads his team to 4th-quarter comebacks? Time and time again he comes through in the clutch for the Pats. If their defense can consistently stop teams in the red zone then they'll be tough to beat.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2): Pittsburgh is probably one of the better under-the-radar teams in the league this year. They haven't beat anyone particularly good, but they're definitely capable. They can't have a mental lapse this Sunday when they head to the desert to take on the Cardinals.
5. San Diego Chargers (4-1): This is a huge week for the Chargers. They have a big game against the Jets; if they can walk out of their with a win that will speak huge about their team. I'm a big Philip Rivers fan and I think he's one of the top quarterbacks in the league. My big question is head coach Norv Turner. Can he get out of his own way?
6. New Orleans Saints (4-2): Last week the Saints got a little exposed with their lack of defense. Their offense also looked somewhat lost once Sean Payton left the sideline after his injury. I'm sure they'll bounce back nicely since they play the Colts at home.
7. San Francisco 49ers (5-1): There is a lot to love about this 49ers team and head coach Jim Harbaugh. They're feeling confident going into their bye week. One thing they can't do is use the bye week to rest on their laurels. I'm sure Harbaugh will keep them focused and humble.
8. New York Giants (4-2): The Giants got a big win when they beat a pesky Bills team at home. Going into the bye week they need to get healthy. There are some talented players on this team and in order for the G-Men to win the NFC East they'll need all of them playing their best.
9. Oakland Raiders (4-2): One of the surprises and feel-good stories of the year is the Oakland Raiders. They're led by a good head coach in Hue Jackson. This team has been playing great all year and now they just added Carson Palmer at the trade deadline. Things are looking up in the Bay Area.
10. Detroit Lions (5-1): Detroit definitely came back down to earth this past Sunday when they were beaten at home by the 49ers. The Lions absolutely have to win this week at home against the Falcons or people will begin to think they're smoke and mirrors. Can they step up? We'll see...
1. Green Bay Packers (6-0): I don't think there has been a better team than the Packers in the past three seasons. This squad is young and if they continue to get better they're poised to repeat as Super Bowl champs.
2. Baltimore Ravens (4-1): The Ravens are the most balanced team in the NFL. If you look at the tape you can see that they have very few holes on either side of the ball. The most important game for them will be when they take on the Steelers in two weeks.
3. New England Patriots (5-1): Are we really surprised that Brady always leads his team to 4th-quarter comebacks? Time and time again he comes through in the clutch for the Pats. If their defense can consistently stop teams in the red zone then they'll be tough to beat.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2): Pittsburgh is probably one of the better under-the-radar teams in the league this year. They haven't beat anyone particularly good, but they're definitely capable. They can't have a mental lapse this Sunday when they head to the desert to take on the Cardinals.
5. San Diego Chargers (4-1): This is a huge week for the Chargers. They have a big game against the Jets; if they can walk out of their with a win that will speak huge about their team. I'm a big Philip Rivers fan and I think he's one of the top quarterbacks in the league. My big question is head coach Norv Turner. Can he get out of his own way?
6. New Orleans Saints (4-2): Last week the Saints got a little exposed with their lack of defense. Their offense also looked somewhat lost once Sean Payton left the sideline after his injury. I'm sure they'll bounce back nicely since they play the Colts at home.
7. San Francisco 49ers (5-1): There is a lot to love about this 49ers team and head coach Jim Harbaugh. They're feeling confident going into their bye week. One thing they can't do is use the bye week to rest on their laurels. I'm sure Harbaugh will keep them focused and humble.
8. New York Giants (4-2): The Giants got a big win when they beat a pesky Bills team at home. Going into the bye week they need to get healthy. There are some talented players on this team and in order for the G-Men to win the NFC East they'll need all of them playing their best.
9. Oakland Raiders (4-2): One of the surprises and feel-good stories of the year is the Oakland Raiders. They're led by a good head coach in Hue Jackson. This team has been playing great all year and now they just added Carson Palmer at the trade deadline. Things are looking up in the Bay Area.
10. Detroit Lions (5-1): Detroit definitely came back down to earth this past Sunday when they were beaten at home by the 49ers. The Lions absolutely have to win this week at home against the Falcons or people will begin to think they're smoke and mirrors. Can they step up? We'll see...
Saturday, October 15, 2011
DTTWSB Week 6 NFL Picks
Boy do we have a tasty slate of games this Sunday! I'm excited to just sit in front of the big screen and watch what unfolds. There is a huge interconference match up, there are also some great divisional match ups as well. I have a feeling we're going to be able to separate the pretenders from the contenders after this week. Last week I had one of my worst weeks ever picking games. I went 6-7 which brings my season total to a very poor 46-31. I've been struggling with my picks so far this season. I've gone out on a limb quite a few times, but that's the only way I can make up ground. I'm not going to get gun shy now. I'm going all in. Here are my Week 7 picks.
49ers at Lions: Lions
There's no way I thought I would have been talking about this game a month ago. These two teams have been the biggest surprises of the season so far. The atmosphere in Detroit is going to be electric for the second week in a row as the 4-1 49ers come in to town. I like the Lions to win this game but it's going to be close. One thing the 49ers do is get after the quarterback. Lions QB Matthew Stafford will be under pressure so it's important he gets the ball out quick. I think the crowd noise is going to be huge in this game. I ultimately think Niners quarterback Alex Smith will be under some pressure. It's going to be interesting to see how these teams react after big wins last Sunday. I'm taking Detroit to go to 6-0.
Bills at Giants: Bills
This is going to be a great game between two pretty good football teams. Buffalo has been playing well lately, especially against other good teams. This is their first road test of the season though and I think they'll pass it. Last week we saw the Giants come out sloppy against a bad Seahawks team. To be honest I just see this as a bad match up for the Giants. Their quarterback Eli Manning is very streaky and after his atrocious performance against Seattle I don't expect much from him this week. I think Fitzpatrick and the Bills passing attack will expose the Giants weak pass defense. The Bills defense also does a good job getting their hands on the ball which I think they'll do. Expect them to force two to three turnovers which will ultimately give them the game.
Eagles at Redskins: Redskins
Last year this game was Michael Vick's coming out party. This season I'm predicting the opposite. I believe this will be the game that barries the Eagles season. You can't expect to come back and make the playoffs after a 1-5 start. Last week I said the Eagles are a bad team cause they can't tackle or block. Nothing has changed this week. The Redskins young outside linebackers will get after Vick constantly which will force turnovers. I also don't think the Eagles defense wants any part of the Redskins rushing attack. As long as Rex Grossman stays par to the course Washington should come out on top. This game will have major impact on the Eagles team and ultimately their organization going forward. It's do or die for them.
Saints at Buccaneers: Buccaneers
When I look at this game it intrigues me a lot. I'm a true believer that divisional games are the toughest games on the schedule. These are teams that know you the best since you play at least two times a season. Even after their poor performance last week against the 49ers, I actually think the Bucs are going to win this game. It's a late afternoon start which will allow their fans to get juiced up beforehand. The reason why I like Tampa Bay to win is the running game. The Saints defense cannot stop the run at all. This should allow the Bucs to keep Drew Brees and that high-powered offense on the sideline. I think it will be a very close game that could end up being the game of the week.
***Upset Special***
Cowboys at Patriots: Cowboys
Oh do we have a game on our hands with this one. If you like points on the board you will be glued to the TV set when watching this game. In my opinion this is hands down America's Game of the Week. Most of the experts have the Patriots winning this game just like the MGM Grand. I'm going on a limb and saying Tony Romo bounces back from his disaster a couple weeks ago and leads the Cowboys to a victory. I just like the match ups too much for the Cowboys in this game. The Patriots defense will not be able to handle the combination of Witten, Austin and Bryant. Those three are juggernaut players. Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is also another reason why Dallas will shock the world. He knows how to confuse Tom Brady since he worked on the New England for four seasons. The Cowboys have to account for those two young tight ends. As long as Romo doesn't blow the game the Cowboys should win.
The rest of the week's picks:
Panthers at Falcons: Falcons
Colts at Bengals: Bengals
Rams at Packers: Packers
Jaguars at Steelers: Steelers
Browns at Raiders: Raiders
Texans at Ravens: Ravens
Vikings at Bears: Bears
Dolphins at Jets: Jets
49ers at Lions: Lions
There's no way I thought I would have been talking about this game a month ago. These two teams have been the biggest surprises of the season so far. The atmosphere in Detroit is going to be electric for the second week in a row as the 4-1 49ers come in to town. I like the Lions to win this game but it's going to be close. One thing the 49ers do is get after the quarterback. Lions QB Matthew Stafford will be under pressure so it's important he gets the ball out quick. I think the crowd noise is going to be huge in this game. I ultimately think Niners quarterback Alex Smith will be under some pressure. It's going to be interesting to see how these teams react after big wins last Sunday. I'm taking Detroit to go to 6-0.
Bills at Giants: Bills
This is going to be a great game between two pretty good football teams. Buffalo has been playing well lately, especially against other good teams. This is their first road test of the season though and I think they'll pass it. Last week we saw the Giants come out sloppy against a bad Seahawks team. To be honest I just see this as a bad match up for the Giants. Their quarterback Eli Manning is very streaky and after his atrocious performance against Seattle I don't expect much from him this week. I think Fitzpatrick and the Bills passing attack will expose the Giants weak pass defense. The Bills defense also does a good job getting their hands on the ball which I think they'll do. Expect them to force two to three turnovers which will ultimately give them the game.
Eagles at Redskins: Redskins
Last year this game was Michael Vick's coming out party. This season I'm predicting the opposite. I believe this will be the game that barries the Eagles season. You can't expect to come back and make the playoffs after a 1-5 start. Last week I said the Eagles are a bad team cause they can't tackle or block. Nothing has changed this week. The Redskins young outside linebackers will get after Vick constantly which will force turnovers. I also don't think the Eagles defense wants any part of the Redskins rushing attack. As long as Rex Grossman stays par to the course Washington should come out on top. This game will have major impact on the Eagles team and ultimately their organization going forward. It's do or die for them.
Saints at Buccaneers: Buccaneers
When I look at this game it intrigues me a lot. I'm a true believer that divisional games are the toughest games on the schedule. These are teams that know you the best since you play at least two times a season. Even after their poor performance last week against the 49ers, I actually think the Bucs are going to win this game. It's a late afternoon start which will allow their fans to get juiced up beforehand. The reason why I like Tampa Bay to win is the running game. The Saints defense cannot stop the run at all. This should allow the Bucs to keep Drew Brees and that high-powered offense on the sideline. I think it will be a very close game that could end up being the game of the week.
***Upset Special***
Cowboys at Patriots: Cowboys
Oh do we have a game on our hands with this one. If you like points on the board you will be glued to the TV set when watching this game. In my opinion this is hands down America's Game of the Week. Most of the experts have the Patriots winning this game just like the MGM Grand. I'm going on a limb and saying Tony Romo bounces back from his disaster a couple weeks ago and leads the Cowboys to a victory. I just like the match ups too much for the Cowboys in this game. The Patriots defense will not be able to handle the combination of Witten, Austin and Bryant. Those three are juggernaut players. Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is also another reason why Dallas will shock the world. He knows how to confuse Tom Brady since he worked on the New England for four seasons. The Cowboys have to account for those two young tight ends. As long as Romo doesn't blow the game the Cowboys should win.
The rest of the week's picks:
Panthers at Falcons: Falcons
Colts at Bengals: Bengals
Rams at Packers: Packers
Jaguars at Steelers: Steelers
Browns at Raiders: Raiders
Texans at Ravens: Ravens
Vikings at Bears: Bears
Dolphins at Jets: Jets
DTTWSB Week 6 NFL Power Rankings
Oh what a week it was last Sunday. We saw some surprising performances from a few teams. Due to those surprising performances, we have some new arrivals in the DTTWSB NFL power rankings. Will these teams last? I have no clue to be honest, but they've earned their spot so far this season. Let's not waste anymore time. Here are my power rankings going into Week 6 of the NFL season.
1. Green Bay Packers (5-0): Is there any other clear cut favorite in this league? With a decent schedule, we have to look at this team as a 14-win ball club. They have a terrible Rams team coming into town this week, we may see 50 points on the board.
2. Baltimore Ravens (3-1): It's important that Baltimore used the bye week to refresh and regroup. They're going to need a little more from quarterback Joe Flacco, but as of right now I don't see a more balanced team in the AFC.
3. New England Patriots (4-1): Last week we saw something we hadn't seen from the Patriots in awhile...a running game. If they can consistently be a balanced attack it will be virtually impossible to stop this offensive juggernaut.
4. New Orleans Saints (4-1): All they do is win win win no matter what. Even those some of these games have been close contests, Drew Brees and that offense finds a way to bail them out. I'm still skeptical of that run defense down the stretch though.
5. Detroit Lions (5-0): All is good in Detroit Rock City as the Lions keep coming up big in big spots. They haven't been 5-0 since the 1950s! It's going to be a hyped up crowd when they take on the 4-1 49ers this Sunday.
6. San Diego Chargers (4-1): Going into the bye week, the Chargers have quietly started the season 4-1. This is probably their best start in about a decade. In my opinion this is a flawed team, but if they keep winning, you'll keep finding them in the rankings.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2): Pittsburgh definitely flexed its muscles last Sunday when they destroyed a decent Titans team. The offensive line needs to continue to get better so Big Ben isn't always on the run. With two easy games coming up, they'll be in prime position when they take on the Pats on the 30th.
8. Buffalo Bills (4-1): Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills. This is the first time in DTTWSB history that they're making a power rankings appearance. Ryan Fitzpatrick has been incredible for them. He's making all the right decisions to keep this team rolling.
9. San Francisco 49ers (4-1): It's been a real long time since the Niners have been mentioned as one of the best teams in the NFC. With the way they're playing it looks like they're going to run away with the NFC West crown. I do have my eye on Alex Smith though...
10. New York Giants (3-2): Last Sunday was a terrible game for Big Blue. They could have easily gone to 4-1; instead they decided to wet the bed at home against a below average team. It's going to tough for them to bounce back as they take on the pesky Bills.
1. Green Bay Packers (5-0): Is there any other clear cut favorite in this league? With a decent schedule, we have to look at this team as a 14-win ball club. They have a terrible Rams team coming into town this week, we may see 50 points on the board.
2. Baltimore Ravens (3-1): It's important that Baltimore used the bye week to refresh and regroup. They're going to need a little more from quarterback Joe Flacco, but as of right now I don't see a more balanced team in the AFC.
3. New England Patriots (4-1): Last week we saw something we hadn't seen from the Patriots in awhile...a running game. If they can consistently be a balanced attack it will be virtually impossible to stop this offensive juggernaut.
4. New Orleans Saints (4-1): All they do is win win win no matter what. Even those some of these games have been close contests, Drew Brees and that offense finds a way to bail them out. I'm still skeptical of that run defense down the stretch though.
5. Detroit Lions (5-0): All is good in Detroit Rock City as the Lions keep coming up big in big spots. They haven't been 5-0 since the 1950s! It's going to be a hyped up crowd when they take on the 4-1 49ers this Sunday.
6. San Diego Chargers (4-1): Going into the bye week, the Chargers have quietly started the season 4-1. This is probably their best start in about a decade. In my opinion this is a flawed team, but if they keep winning, you'll keep finding them in the rankings.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2): Pittsburgh definitely flexed its muscles last Sunday when they destroyed a decent Titans team. The offensive line needs to continue to get better so Big Ben isn't always on the run. With two easy games coming up, they'll be in prime position when they take on the Pats on the 30th.
8. Buffalo Bills (4-1): Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills. This is the first time in DTTWSB history that they're making a power rankings appearance. Ryan Fitzpatrick has been incredible for them. He's making all the right decisions to keep this team rolling.
9. San Francisco 49ers (4-1): It's been a real long time since the Niners have been mentioned as one of the best teams in the NFC. With the way they're playing it looks like they're going to run away with the NFC West crown. I do have my eye on Alex Smith though...
10. New York Giants (3-2): Last Sunday was a terrible game for Big Blue. They could have easily gone to 4-1; instead they decided to wet the bed at home against a below average team. It's going to tough for them to bounce back as they take on the pesky Bills.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
DTTWSB Week 5 NFL Picks
The first month of the season brought us some great surprises and some great disappointments. I don't think anyone predicted the Bills and the Lions to have a combined record of 7-1. I also don't think anyone expected the "Dream Team" Eagles to start as slow as they have. Last week I had a decent showing with my picks by going 10-6. That brings my overall season record to a lowly 40-24 compared to the ESPN experts. There's still time to make up some ground so I'm going to need my upsets to go through. Enough chatter, here are my Week 5 NFL picks.
Buccaneers at 49ers: Buccaneers
At the beginning of the season nobody would have predicted that both these teams would be 3-1. Maybe you could have made a case for the Bucs, but definitely not for the 49ers. This is the biggest game in San Francisco in awhile. It's going to be nice to see the excitement of Candlestick Park once again. Unfortunately for the Niner faithful I think the excitement witll be short lived. I like the Bucs to go into San Fran and pull out the W. The upstart Bucs are "youngry" and on a mission to make the playoffs this season. I love their quarterback Josh Freeman and their running game which is led by LeGarrette Blount. Coach Harbaugh will have his team ready, but I just don't think it's enough to beat a good Buccaneers squad.
Jets at Patriots: Jets
This is one of the games I've been anxious to see since the schedule came out. Last time these teams played it was in the AFC Divisional round where the Jets upset the Patriots in Foxboro. Currently the Jets are in a tough spot being 2-2 and having to travel to New England. I actually think they'll pull out the victory though. The Jets have struggled blocking but they get All-Pro center Nick Mangold back, and the Patriots don't creat much of a pass rush. This is the best matchup for Gang Green, they were built to beat New England. I think Brady will feel a lot of pressure from Rex Ryan's blitz schemes. The main reason why I think the Jets are going to win is because New England doesn't do the things that can exploit them. As long as Sanchez comes to play I'll take the Jets in a high scoring game.
Packers at Falcons: Packers
This game is absolutely crucial for the Falcons. It's also a payback game from last post season when the Packers thoroughly beat them up in the Georgia Dome. I think the Dirty Birds will come out with a lot of energy and intensity, but they simply do not have the personnel to matchup with the Packers. Aaron Rodgers will once again have his way with their defense. The Packers biggest weapon so far this season is tight end Jermichael Finley. Dude is a monster in the red zone and will cause problems for the Falcons secondary. I also think the Packers defense should be able to get pressure on Matt Ryan. With this game being on Sunday night I expect it to be close but I'll take the Packers to pull away late.
Bears at Lions: Lions
Are you ready for Monday night Detroit? This is the biggest game in the Lions organization in the past 10 years. Finally Monday Night Football has come back to Detroit. The atmosphere is going to be electric when the rival Bears come to town. I expect to see a well-played game. Unfortunately for Jay Cutler he may be under pressure from the first to the last whistle. The Bears offensive line will not be able to handle the Lions pass rush which is led by Suh. This game isn't just about the Lions though. Chicago will have some chances to put points on the board if they stick to the running game. They'll also be able to get some pressure on Matthew Stafford. I'm looking to see if the Lions can finally start fast in a game. I think they will which is why I'm picking them to win.
***Upset Special***
Eagles at Bills: Bills
My upset special of the week is Bills over Eagles. Last week the Bills had a let down when they went to Cincy to take on the Bengals. I expect for them to be ready to go when they're playing in front of their crowd. The main issue in this game is the Eagles. They cannot afford to fall to 1-4. After watching extensive tape, I think the Eagles are a bad football team which why they'll lose this game. The Eagles don't do two things that are essential in football. They can't block and they can't tackle. If you can't do those two things in football you're pretty much screwed. I expect the Bills to give the Philly defense a heavy dose of Fred Jackson and that running game. This will be another high scoring affair, but I think the Eagles inability to get off the field on defense will be the difference. I'm taking the Bills.
The rest of the week's picks:
Chiefs at Colts: Colts
Cardinals at Vikings: Vikings
Seahawks at Giants: Giants
Titans at Steelers: Titans
Saints at Panthers: Saints
Bengals at Jaguars: Jaguars
Raiders at Texans: Texans
Chargers at Broncos: Chargers
Buccaneers at 49ers: Buccaneers
At the beginning of the season nobody would have predicted that both these teams would be 3-1. Maybe you could have made a case for the Bucs, but definitely not for the 49ers. This is the biggest game in San Francisco in awhile. It's going to be nice to see the excitement of Candlestick Park once again. Unfortunately for the Niner faithful I think the excitement witll be short lived. I like the Bucs to go into San Fran and pull out the W. The upstart Bucs are "youngry" and on a mission to make the playoffs this season. I love their quarterback Josh Freeman and their running game which is led by LeGarrette Blount. Coach Harbaugh will have his team ready, but I just don't think it's enough to beat a good Buccaneers squad.
Jets at Patriots: Jets
This is one of the games I've been anxious to see since the schedule came out. Last time these teams played it was in the AFC Divisional round where the Jets upset the Patriots in Foxboro. Currently the Jets are in a tough spot being 2-2 and having to travel to New England. I actually think they'll pull out the victory though. The Jets have struggled blocking but they get All-Pro center Nick Mangold back, and the Patriots don't creat much of a pass rush. This is the best matchup for Gang Green, they were built to beat New England. I think Brady will feel a lot of pressure from Rex Ryan's blitz schemes. The main reason why I think the Jets are going to win is because New England doesn't do the things that can exploit them. As long as Sanchez comes to play I'll take the Jets in a high scoring game.
Packers at Falcons: Packers
This game is absolutely crucial for the Falcons. It's also a payback game from last post season when the Packers thoroughly beat them up in the Georgia Dome. I think the Dirty Birds will come out with a lot of energy and intensity, but they simply do not have the personnel to matchup with the Packers. Aaron Rodgers will once again have his way with their defense. The Packers biggest weapon so far this season is tight end Jermichael Finley. Dude is a monster in the red zone and will cause problems for the Falcons secondary. I also think the Packers defense should be able to get pressure on Matt Ryan. With this game being on Sunday night I expect it to be close but I'll take the Packers to pull away late.
Bears at Lions: Lions
Are you ready for Monday night Detroit? This is the biggest game in the Lions organization in the past 10 years. Finally Monday Night Football has come back to Detroit. The atmosphere is going to be electric when the rival Bears come to town. I expect to see a well-played game. Unfortunately for Jay Cutler he may be under pressure from the first to the last whistle. The Bears offensive line will not be able to handle the Lions pass rush which is led by Suh. This game isn't just about the Lions though. Chicago will have some chances to put points on the board if they stick to the running game. They'll also be able to get some pressure on Matthew Stafford. I'm looking to see if the Lions can finally start fast in a game. I think they will which is why I'm picking them to win.
***Upset Special***
Eagles at Bills: Bills
My upset special of the week is Bills over Eagles. Last week the Bills had a let down when they went to Cincy to take on the Bengals. I expect for them to be ready to go when they're playing in front of their crowd. The main issue in this game is the Eagles. They cannot afford to fall to 1-4. After watching extensive tape, I think the Eagles are a bad football team which why they'll lose this game. The Eagles don't do two things that are essential in football. They can't block and they can't tackle. If you can't do those two things in football you're pretty much screwed. I expect the Bills to give the Philly defense a heavy dose of Fred Jackson and that running game. This will be another high scoring affair, but I think the Eagles inability to get off the field on defense will be the difference. I'm taking the Bills.
The rest of the week's picks:
Chiefs at Colts: Colts
Cardinals at Vikings: Vikings
Seahawks at Giants: Giants
Titans at Steelers: Titans
Saints at Panthers: Saints
Bengals at Jaguars: Jaguars
Raiders at Texans: Texans
Chargers at Broncos: Chargers
Thursday, October 6, 2011
DTTWSB Week 5 NFL Power Rankings
Now that the first quarter of the NFL regular season is over, teams have a good amount of tape on each other. That also means the DTTWSB has all the tape on each team in the league. My top 10 has done a good amount of changing this past week. We saw some excellent games which led to these changes. The Detroit Lions went another week impressing me by coming back down 24 points on the road against a great opponent. If they can keep this up they'll be in the post season. With that said, here are my power rankings for the 5th week of the season.
1. Green Bay Packers (4-0): The Packers need to remain focused because they're going into the Georgia Dome to face a desperate team come Sunday night. I'm ready to go all in with this team if Aaron Rodgers can keep up this freakish play. Right now they're clearly the best team in the league.
2. Baltimore Ravens (3-1): Baltimore looked great last Sunday night even when Joe Flacco played poorly. Through the first month of the season they look like the most balanced team in the AFC. We'll see if I'm singing the same tune in January though.
3. New England Patriots (3-1): Brady and co. had a nice bounce back win against the Raiders this past Sunday. Offensively the Pats can play with the best of them; it's the defense that has me hesitant to say they're a dominate team.
4. New Orleans Saints (3-1): With Brees and that Saints offense clickin on all cyllinders it's going to be very difficult to beat them. When they're on the road I worry whether their defense can stop other team's rushing attack. That will be tested this Sunday when they go to Carolina to take on the Panthers.
5. Detroit Lions (4-0): With back-to-back comeback wins on the road, the Lions have been the hottest team in the league so far this season. Now they get to reward their fans by playing a home Monday Night Football game against the rival Bears. Everything is right in Detroit...for now.
6. New York Giants (3-1): At the beginning of the season nobody could gauge how the Giants were going to do. After the first month it looks like they're going to be right in the thick of things come post season time. If they can get healthy they'll be a force to be reckoned with in the NFC.
7. San Diego Chargers (3-1): This is the best start to a Chargers season since I can remember. Now what they need to do is hold serve at home as well as beat the Raiders. If they do those two things they'll win the division for sure.
8. New York Jets (2-2): Head coach Rex Ryan said we're going to see the ground and pound philosophy this week when they take on the Patriots in Foxboro. Luckily for Gang Green they get their Pro-Bowl center back this week. This team just needs to get back to the basics and they'll be fine.
9. Houston Texans (3-1): Can you believe this?! The Texans are making an appearance on the DTTWSB power rankings this week. I'm still not a believer in them, but as of right now they're playing some pretty good football.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2): Old age may be catching up to the Steelers this season. The offensive line issues continue to hurt them and have now hurt Ben Roethlisberger. If they can control the line of scrimmage once again they'll get right on track.
1. Green Bay Packers (4-0): The Packers need to remain focused because they're going into the Georgia Dome to face a desperate team come Sunday night. I'm ready to go all in with this team if Aaron Rodgers can keep up this freakish play. Right now they're clearly the best team in the league.
2. Baltimore Ravens (3-1): Baltimore looked great last Sunday night even when Joe Flacco played poorly. Through the first month of the season they look like the most balanced team in the AFC. We'll see if I'm singing the same tune in January though.
3. New England Patriots (3-1): Brady and co. had a nice bounce back win against the Raiders this past Sunday. Offensively the Pats can play with the best of them; it's the defense that has me hesitant to say they're a dominate team.
4. New Orleans Saints (3-1): With Brees and that Saints offense clickin on all cyllinders it's going to be very difficult to beat them. When they're on the road I worry whether their defense can stop other team's rushing attack. That will be tested this Sunday when they go to Carolina to take on the Panthers.
5. Detroit Lions (4-0): With back-to-back comeback wins on the road, the Lions have been the hottest team in the league so far this season. Now they get to reward their fans by playing a home Monday Night Football game against the rival Bears. Everything is right in Detroit...for now.
6. New York Giants (3-1): At the beginning of the season nobody could gauge how the Giants were going to do. After the first month it looks like they're going to be right in the thick of things come post season time. If they can get healthy they'll be a force to be reckoned with in the NFC.
7. San Diego Chargers (3-1): This is the best start to a Chargers season since I can remember. Now what they need to do is hold serve at home as well as beat the Raiders. If they do those two things they'll win the division for sure.
8. New York Jets (2-2): Head coach Rex Ryan said we're going to see the ground and pound philosophy this week when they take on the Patriots in Foxboro. Luckily for Gang Green they get their Pro-Bowl center back this week. This team just needs to get back to the basics and they'll be fine.
9. Houston Texans (3-1): Can you believe this?! The Texans are making an appearance on the DTTWSB power rankings this week. I'm still not a believer in them, but as of right now they're playing some pretty good football.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2): Old age may be catching up to the Steelers this season. The offensive line issues continue to hurt them and have now hurt Ben Roethlisberger. If they can control the line of scrimmage once again they'll get right on track.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
DTTWSB Week 4 NFL Picks
With only 30 minutes left until kickoff there is no better time for me to make my picks. Today I think we'll be able to seperate the contenders from the pretenders. A lot of the morning matchups have potential playoff teams going at it. Last week I went 10-6 with my picks which brings me to an overall record of 30-18. That has me near the bottom compared to the ESPN experts. I need this week to make up the ground. Let me not waste anymore time. Here are my picks!
49ers at Eagles: Eagles
It's do or die today in Philly for the hometown Eagles. If they don't win they will drop to 1-3 which is a tough hole to climb out of. All attention will be on Michael Vick as he's been banged up the past couple weeks. The Niners don't have an awesome defense so Vick should be able to get his legs back underneath him. The main reason why I don't like the 49ers in this game is because of Alex Smith. In my opinion he's a pretender so I just don't see him being able to take on an angry Eagles team. Give me Philly in this one.
Steelers at Texans: Steelers
I believe this game will tell us a lot about the AFC so far this season. The Steelers are usually a main stay, while the Texans are trying to be an upstart team. This is a huge game for the Texans organization. If they can pull out a win today it will say a lot about where they are now. I don't believe they'll be able to pull it off though. Some teams in this league just have the know how and some don't. Matt Schaub will have you thinking he's turned the corner and then all of a sudden he won't be able to make THE throw to win THE game. I Roethlisberger will make enough plays to win the game.
Patriots at Raiders: Patriots
Last week the Raiders had a huge win against the New York Jets. This week I think they will be brought back down to earth when they face an angry Patriots team. I do believe this game will be close because the Pats statistically have the worst defense in the league. The Patriots should be able to exploit the Raiders defense though. One thing that Oakland cannot do if they want to win is make stupid errors like personal foul penalties. With the emotion of last week still riding high, I think the Raiders may have a hangover game. I'm going with Brady and Belichick.
Jets at Ravens: Jets
In somewhat of an upset I'm taking the Jets over the Ravens on Sunday night. As a purist, I love seeing hard-hitting football and that's exactly what this game will provide. The Jets and Ravens don't like each other so don't be surprised if you see some scuffles tonight. I think the Jets will get back to their ground and pound strategy tonight especially with center Nick Mangold coming back from injury. The defense will also be playing angry which should help. The biggest reason I believe the Jets will win is because they cannot afford to drop to .500 if they want to keep pace with the Patriots. That alone will bring them together in a tough victory tonight.
***Upset Special***
Lions at Cowboys: Cowboys
My upset special this week is the Cowboys over the Lions. It may look like I'm not a believer in the Lions but that's far from the truth. Last week they should have lost, but they showed great resilience by coming back down 20. This week I don't think Dallas will let them off the hook. With everyone on the Lions bandwagon this week, I think Romo and the 'Boys will try to make a statement by beating this upstart team. One thing Dallas must watch out for is that Lions defensive line. Those boys are coming hard and fast. If they don't block up front they won't win. I do believe the Cowboy offensive line will have a good game and allow Romo to find his weapons out wide. Give me Dallas.
The rest of the week's picks:
Panthers at Bears: Bears
Bills at Bengals: Bills
Titans at Browns: Browns
Vikings at Chiefs: Chiefs
Redskins at Rams: Rams
Saints at Jaguars: Saints
Giants at Cardinals: Giants
Falcons at Seahawks: Falcons
Broncos at Packers: Packers
Dolphins at Chargers: Chargers
Colts at Buccaneers: Buccaneers
49ers at Eagles: Eagles
It's do or die today in Philly for the hometown Eagles. If they don't win they will drop to 1-3 which is a tough hole to climb out of. All attention will be on Michael Vick as he's been banged up the past couple weeks. The Niners don't have an awesome defense so Vick should be able to get his legs back underneath him. The main reason why I don't like the 49ers in this game is because of Alex Smith. In my opinion he's a pretender so I just don't see him being able to take on an angry Eagles team. Give me Philly in this one.
Steelers at Texans: Steelers
I believe this game will tell us a lot about the AFC so far this season. The Steelers are usually a main stay, while the Texans are trying to be an upstart team. This is a huge game for the Texans organization. If they can pull out a win today it will say a lot about where they are now. I don't believe they'll be able to pull it off though. Some teams in this league just have the know how and some don't. Matt Schaub will have you thinking he's turned the corner and then all of a sudden he won't be able to make THE throw to win THE game. I Roethlisberger will make enough plays to win the game.
Patriots at Raiders: Patriots
Last week the Raiders had a huge win against the New York Jets. This week I think they will be brought back down to earth when they face an angry Patriots team. I do believe this game will be close because the Pats statistically have the worst defense in the league. The Patriots should be able to exploit the Raiders defense though. One thing that Oakland cannot do if they want to win is make stupid errors like personal foul penalties. With the emotion of last week still riding high, I think the Raiders may have a hangover game. I'm going with Brady and Belichick.
Jets at Ravens: Jets
In somewhat of an upset I'm taking the Jets over the Ravens on Sunday night. As a purist, I love seeing hard-hitting football and that's exactly what this game will provide. The Jets and Ravens don't like each other so don't be surprised if you see some scuffles tonight. I think the Jets will get back to their ground and pound strategy tonight especially with center Nick Mangold coming back from injury. The defense will also be playing angry which should help. The biggest reason I believe the Jets will win is because they cannot afford to drop to .500 if they want to keep pace with the Patriots. That alone will bring them together in a tough victory tonight.
***Upset Special***
Lions at Cowboys: Cowboys
My upset special this week is the Cowboys over the Lions. It may look like I'm not a believer in the Lions but that's far from the truth. Last week they should have lost, but they showed great resilience by coming back down 20. This week I don't think Dallas will let them off the hook. With everyone on the Lions bandwagon this week, I think Romo and the 'Boys will try to make a statement by beating this upstart team. One thing Dallas must watch out for is that Lions defensive line. Those boys are coming hard and fast. If they don't block up front they won't win. I do believe the Cowboy offensive line will have a good game and allow Romo to find his weapons out wide. Give me Dallas.
The rest of the week's picks:
Panthers at Bears: Bears
Bills at Bengals: Bills
Titans at Browns: Browns
Vikings at Chiefs: Chiefs
Redskins at Rams: Rams
Saints at Jaguars: Saints
Giants at Cardinals: Giants
Falcons at Seahawks: Falcons
Broncos at Packers: Packers
Dolphins at Chargers: Chargers
Colts at Buccaneers: Buccaneers
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