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Week #8 NFL Predictions: It's Time to Get Real!

Week #8 Predictions

Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots - Patriots win by 10 points because they are still the Champions and Tedy Bruschi is BACK!! Although he will take it very careful on his comeback, just the fact that Bruschi is in the locker room, on the practice field and suiting up for the game gives the Patriots entire team the enthusiasm to get back on track! Bill Belichick will have the Patriots in the right mind frame offensively and defensively. Brady will use Dillon more and the running attack must be better incorporated into the offensive game plan. Then, Brady needs to go more to Givens and of course All-Pro Deion Branch!! There is no set of defensive backs that can stay with Branch and Given. Watch for these guys to have a big day against the Bills secondary! As for the Patriots defense, they will definitely step up now! Richard Seymore is supposed to be back, Bruschi may see limited plays, and the secondary will step up. The Bills, however, are in capable hands with Kelly Holcomb and of course McGahee and Eric Molds. But it will be the Bills defense that will be their weak spot. Brady and the Champs will take it to the Bills in primetime! Watch for the Patriots to step it up by the end of the game -- big time!!

Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints - Saints win by 3 points because they are playing this game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and that's a big time home advantage. Headcoach Jim Haslett has had to endure some poor decision calls by referrees during the past couple of games in their losses. Then, of course with the move from city to city for a home game gets daunting to say the least! Haslett will get rewarded in this game because the Saints players will come to play throughout the entire game. With Aaron Brooks playing somewhat better and Antwoine Smith carrying the ball, the Saints are establishing more of a balance on offense. Their defense is also dramatically stepping it up!! As for the Dolphins, Headcoach Saban does not have any continuity on his offense or defense. Quarterback Gus Ferrotte has not settled down yet (making silly mistakes occasionally) and the running attack with Ricky Williams has not established itself. Thus a majority of the pressure falls on the defense and All-Pro Zach Thomas. Zach has been playing phenomenial in every game and he continues to fly around like no other linebacker in the league (Yes, that includes Ray Lewis too!). Yet in the end of the day for this game, the Saints prevail because of their new homefield advantage.



Green Bay Packers vs Cincinnati Bengals - Bengals win by 10 points because they were completely embarrassed last week by the Steelers! Marvin Lewis was surprised how the Bengals made continuous mistakes last week so that will definitely not happen this week. A majority of the mistakes will be eliminated so the Bengals will be able to outperform the Packers because they are more talented team than the Packers. Carson Palmer needs to use more of his ability and better decision making in the pocket on key downs! As for the Bengals defense, they definitely need to step up! Yet there is always Brett Favre for the Packers. Favre has put this young Packer team on his shoulders again and I will not be surprised how well they will play in this game. Unfortunately, Brett has lost his starting running back for the season -- Ahmad Green -- and one of his wide receivers will be out. Thus Brett must do it again. Yet it is more the Packers defense that plays very poorly! In the end, the Bengals take out their frustration against the Packers.

Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans - Browns win by 3 points because the Texans are still a confused team offensively. Normally, I would have picked the Texans in this game, yet they do not know what's going on offensively. David Carr looks more confused and front line is a joke. The Browns will apply additional pressure on this game to David Carr and Romeo Crennel will get just enough game from Trent Dilfer to make a difference in this game. The Texans are a team in total decline and if they do not play well in this game, it will definitely be the end for the entire coaching staff!

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers win by 14 points because the Ravens offense is horrible! Yes, Brian Billick will have his hands full and look twice as frustrated on the sidelines during this game. Now that Ray Lewis is out of this game, the Ravens defense will not be able to keep up with the Steelers running attack. Guided by Big Ben Roethleisberger (Miami Univ - Ohio!), the Steelers will continue to dominate the line of scrimmage with the running attack. Then, later they will go on top with the pass. Yes, the Steelers will even challenge my boy Deion Sanders! Yet since this game is a Monday Night Football game, watch for Deion to display his Prime Time form just one more time! In the end, Billick will look even more ridiculous and all the blame should rest on his shoulders!

Jacksonville Jaguars vs St. Louis Rams - Jaguars win by 7 points because of their very good defense. Talk about a defense with no superstars, the Jaguars defense is it! Headcoach Jack DelRio really knows how to keep this team together and focused even despite not being noticed by other teams. Somehow they know how to shut down other teams and they do it very effectively! As for the Rams, they are in complete disarray since Headcoach Mike Martz is done for the year because of a serious heart infection. Thus, Jamie Martin, the backup to the Marc Bulger, will have to struggle against the Jaguars defense. Oh yeah, Jaguars quarterback Leftwich will have a fun day!

Oakland Raiders vs Tennessee Titans - Titans win by 3 points because Steve McNair is back! Yes, McNair is back after a tough week and he will take charge of this team from now on! This is a big game for the Titans so Headcoach Jeff Fisher will have the team ready for Oakland -- offensively and defensively. Titans linebacker Keith Bullock will be puttin' a hurtin' on running back LaMont Jordan and then the secondary of Pacman Jones and Andre Wollfolk will team up to contain Randy Moss! This game will be a classic matchup of AFC rivals and the best will come out of this game! This is a game to watch!

Philadelphia Eagles vs Denver Broncos - Broncos win by 7 points because of a more balanced attack offensively and defensively. Believe me, Headcoach Mike Shanahann will have his Broncos ready for this game due to the fact, he knows the Eagles weak spots. The Eagles weak spots are their running attack and their defensive secondary. That's why the Broncos and Jake Plummer will have a different game plan in this game. Plummer will move the pocket alot in this game, going left and then right. After constantly being on the move in the first half, the Eagles defense will be tired by the second half and that's where the running attack of the Broncos will do well as well as the passing! On defense, Champ Bailey will go man-up with Terrell Owens and shut down Owens completely. Yes, I take Champ Bailey over Terrell Owens any day of the week! In the end, the Broncos take it to Philly in the Mile Hile (close to it) stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers - Chargers win by 10 points because of LaDamian Thomplinson! Yes, LaDamian is eager to prove to the Chiefs that no other team can shut him down! LaDamian will come out fast and hard and completely disrupt the Chiefs defense. As for Drew Brees, he has to pick up his game and not make silly mistakes. Yes, Brees quarterbacking is much better this year, yet he needs to learn how to finish a game and continously make first downs! Talk about a fantastic matchup between coaches -- Marty Schottenheimer vs Dick Vermeil -- two classic coaches! It doesn't get any better than this!! The Chargers defense must find a way to slow down Trent Green, Preist Holmes, Larry Johnson and the X-factor. It's time to step up and the team that most likely step up -- are the Chargers!!

Washington Redskins vs New York Giants - Giants win by 10 points because of the Eli effect! Yes, the Eli effect is in full-effect! After his spectacular play last week, Eli has elevated this team to another level. The fact that Eli is maturing well, understanding the plays and the defenses more, and making the right plays, the GGGGGGGGGG-Men are benefitting from his maturity! Oh yes, the Giants defense is very good too! The GGGGGG-Men are peaking at the right time because the Redskins are on a high note themselves. Mark Brunnel has been rejuvenated and Santana Moss has brought speed to the wide receiving position. Yet the good times for the Redskins will be rapidly coming to an end!! In fact, it is going to be a disasterous day for the Redskins and a delightful day for the GGGGGGGGGGG-Men!

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys - Cowboys win by 14 points because Parcells will get this team mentally ready to make a run for the division title. The Cowboys know that they have a great chance to take control of this division so they must win the games that they are supposed to win. This is one game that they are supposed to win. Drew Bledsoe must continue to make the plays as well as Keyshawn and Terry Glenn. As for the Cardinals, watch for all-pro Boldin and Fitzgerald to go deep on several occasions!! Yet in the end, the Cowboys will apply too much pressure to their young quarterback -- McNown and he will turnover the ball.

Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions - Lions win by 7 points because of the insertion of Jeff Garcia. It's amazing that one person can make a difference, but in this case it is Jeff Garcia. Garcia has replaced Joey Harrington in which most the Lions players have been waiting for several weeks. Well, now Garcia brings experience, veteran leadership and mobility in the pocket! With such new leadership and confidence, the Lions will step up in this game offensively and defensively against the Bears. Whereas Bears quarterback, Kyle Orton will feel more pressure this week due to the fact that the Lions are taking a stance and attempting to lead this Central Division which presently does not have a clear leader. So in the end, Mariucci will squelch alot of criticism and get the Lions back on track!

Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers - Panthers win by 17 points because the Vikings are really, really bad! Oh yeah, they won last week, but they are not going to have the luck this week. The Panthers are too good of team to allow this to happen and they will simply overpower and outplay this ridiculous coached Mike Tice team and destroy them. Jake Delhomme will have a field day and enjoy the success of this day for a very long time.

Tampa Bay Bucs vs San Francisco 49ers - Bucs win by 10 points because this is Headcoach Gruden's weekend! Gruden aka "Chucky" has the team that he wanted for a couple of years after retooling and trading certain key players. Now with Cadillac Williams back, the running attack will go full steam ahead. Overall, the Bucs are a very balanced team and the 49ers are just starting to get a real direction now that they are committed to rookie quarterback Alex Smith who by the way will not start in this game!! Although the 49ers will play with much pride in this game, they will go down by the end!

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Week #7 NFL Predictions: Major Upsets Coming!

Week #7

Buffalo Bills vs Oakland Raiders - Raiders win by 3 points because of desperation time with the Oakland's coaching staff. Headcoach Norv Turner is about ready to be fired by owner Al Davis and he will do anything in this game to save his job at least for one more game. The way the Raiders were outmatched last week against the Chargers was a total embarrassment to the entire Raider organization! Now that Randy Moss is out for several weeks, it looks like the Raiders offense will have to rely more on Kerry Collins and LaMont Jordan to get things done. Although that is not the greatest situation to be in, but this is all that Norv Turner has to work with. Oh yeah, there is Jerry Porter too which is currently playing himself into an average receiver again!! Fortuantely, they are going against the Bills at this time. Indeed the Bills are much, much better with Kelly Holcomb as quarterback and Willis McGahee is stepping up every week. Yet the Bills are still not elevating their game as high as I thought they would by this time in the season. Their defense is susceptible through the air as well as a controlled running attack. Therefore, since the Bills have not elevated up to another level yet, I think the Raiders will take it to them and be even more hungrier this week because it is do or die this week for Norv Turner and entire coaching staff! Even Warren Sapp may get a sack!

Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins - Chiefs win by 7 point because they have more experience. This is a classic matchup between two AFL teams!! On paper, it may not seem like an important game but this is one for the ages!! The Chiefs are coming into this game with a good win from Washington and the Dolphins have lost another one! The Dolphins are quite capable of winning this game, it is just that they do not stick with a game plan whether running or passing. Their is no continuity on offense. Now that Ricky Williams is back, the Dolphins should stick with more of a running attack and pound Williams again and again and then mix in the passing!! Yet they will not do that! Of course, that type of strategy falls right into the hands of a Dick Vermeil team -- powerful, controlled running and controlled passing and eating up the clock. Trent Green will continue to elevate his game as well as Priest Holmes, Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and the X-factor! Too many weapons for the Dolphins to handle at this time even playing at home!

New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons - Falcons win by 14 points because it is too much Michael Vick!! The Jets are very lucky to have Vinny Testaverde at quarterback yet even the magic of Vinny is no contest against the multi-talented Falcons. With Warrick Dunn running like another All-Pro running back and Vick staying somewhat healthy, the Falcons are way too much for the Jets and Ty Law! As for the Falcons defense, they maybe still undersized, yet they fly around!! Headcoach Jim Mora Jr. will have alot to be happy about after this game and maybe he will even Jack somebody up on the sidelines!

Baltimore Ravens vs Chicago Bears - Bears win by 7 points because they are starting to realize that they can win the Central Division!! With the way that the other Central Divison teams are playing now (Packers, Vikings and Lions), the Chicago Bears are realizing that they can win this division out right!! Fortunately for them, here comes the Ravens. The Ravens have a very lack luster offense and a defense that continues to step it up!! The frustration that my boys Ray Lewis and Deion Sanders are feeling, is tearing them apart. They know that they could be a much better team if the organization invested much more money into the offense particularly the quarterback position. In any case, the Bears are putting things together offensively and defensively. Even though Kyle Orton will get a lot of pressure in this game, I think he will find just enough to make the necessary plays. Oh yeah, don't forget about Chicago's defense with Brian Urlacher and Chris Brown!! This will be a classic matchup between two outstanding linebackers -- Urlacher and Lewis!! I can feel the hits already!!

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals -- Bengals win by 4 points because they are ready to take over this AFC North Division!! Headcoach Marvin Lewis has his team playing better but not exactly how he wants them, but that's ok for now. Well, now the true test comes against the Steelers. The Bengals must play their A game now and in fact they will!! The Bengals are now in the driver's seat and the Steelers are looking up to them. The Steelers are hurting because of their last lost against the Jaguars in overtime and the fact that big Ben is coming back early from a knee injury (not good!). So the pressure is on the Steelers big-time to get a win. Yet it will not be enough and Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson will have their A game as well as the Bengals defense. Yes, it will get crazy in the JUNGLE AND THE BENGALS WILL TAKE IT TO THE STEELERS IN THIS CLASSIC GAME!!

Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns - Browns win by 7 points because of homefield advantage and the demise of the Lions organization! Apparently, word is out in the Motorcity that Headcoach Mariucci has lost control of his players and they are completely frustrated with the offense and Joey Harrington. Since Headcoach Mariucci has not taken a definitive action, the players are voicing their opinion!! This is not good at all! Players like Dre Bly and others have voiced their opinion! In any case, the Lions will suffer against a very aggressive Browns defense and Trent Dilfer will rebound this week and take it to the Lions defense. It will be the Browns defense that makes the key turnovers in this game and Dilfer settling down this week. The Browns are hungry and the Dogs in Cleveland will have something to bark about!!

Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans - Colts win by 20 points because the Texans are BAD!! This is a game that doesn't need to be played at all! Yes, I can't believe that I would say something like this but these are two mismatched teams. The Colts have won all their games and Peyton is setting all type of records whereas the Texans have lost all of their games and look hopeless!! You would think that this maybe an ideal upset situation, but hold that thought -- it is not going to happen. Colts dominate and Carr and the Texans get more frustrated!

Tennessee Titans vs Arizona Cardinals - Cardinals win by 7 points because they are playing at home and the Cardinals are very hungry for a win!! Indeed, the Titans have been playing some much improved ball and I really like what they are doing. My boy Steve McNair looks good yet they are playing on the road at Sun Devil stadium and Headcoach Dennis Green has had 2 weeks to prepare for this game. That means that the Cardinals will have extra schemes for this game and this is a winnable game for them. I think that they will take advantage of it and whichever quarterback starts (Warner or McNown), widereceivers Bolton and Fitzgerald will take it to the endzone!!

Denver Broncos vs New York Giants - Giants win by 4 points because they will eliminate alot of their mistakes in the redzone! Indeed the Broncos looked very good in their win against the Patriots last week, yet now they play on the road against the G - Men! This will be a physical game and the Giants will take it to the Broncos up the middle and pound them. Even though, I think that Jake will have a good solid game, he will still make a couple of mistakes that will cost the Broncos a critical situation. As for Eli, he is getting better each week. Believe me, Headcoach Mike Shanahan will apply alot of pressure to Eli, but somehow he will get enough time to hit Plexico Burris and Jeremy Shockey for some key drives and a touchdown!! This will be a very intriguing game yet I think it will come down to the physicallity of the Giants that will prevail.

San Diego Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles - Eagles win by 3 points because they need a big time win to get back on track!! Wow, now this is a classic game!! The physical Eagles versus the finesse of the Chargers! By far, the MVP of the AFC is LaDamian Tomlinson!! LaDamian will get his yards in this game and so will Antonio Gates! Yet Drew Brees will have to come up with some other big time plays for the Chargers to win this game. Brees is quite capable, but I think it will be the Philly defense that will rise to the occasion and of course Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens will have to say something about it on offense. Oh yeah, don't forget about Westbrook who will definitely be isolated on one of the Chargers linebacker -- mismatch and an instant score for the Eagles. By the end of this game, all the Philly fans will be delighted to have another Philly Cheesesteak (Hold the Cheese please!)

Dallas Cowboys vs Seattle Seahawks - Seahawks win by 7 point because they have been playing a very balanced game - offensively and defensively! This will be a very competitive game and the Cowboys are coming off a great win against the Giants. Drew Bledsoe continues to up his game and all the other players are elevating their game as well. Yet the Seahawks have finally made the turn to a true playoff team. Headcoach Mike Holmgren is getting a better handle on the players and Matt Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander are showing their veteran leadership. The Seahawks defense is also stepping up so I think they will clamp down the Cowboys offense by the end!

San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Redskins - Redskins win by 14 points because they are more talented overall. How lucky can you get if you are the Redskins with this matchup? Well, it is the scrappy, young 49ers coming to FedEx field in DC with their rookie quarterback!! The Redskins defense will put so much pressure on the rookie quarterback that it will be a joke! Brunnell will have a spectacular day hitting Santana Moss on at least 2 touchdowns!! Redskins roll and owner Daniel Snyder and throwback headcoach Joe Gibbs will have their LAST WEEK to cheer!

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings - Packers win by 10 points because the Vikings are total disarray and nobody cares anymore!! It is truly sad to see a professional team in complete disarray but the Vikings are! Headcoach Mike Tice knows that he is gone and doesn't want to come up with anymore excuses!! Culpepper has put too much pressure on himself and continues to make mistakes. As for the Packers, Brett is guiding them back to respectability very fast and just may have a chance to sneak into this division and win it by the end!! Although Brett usually has a difficult time with the Vikings, however, in this game Brett gets off and scores several touchdowns!!

New Orleans Saints vs St. Louis Rams - Rams win by 10 point because of homefield advantage and revenge from last week's lost against the Colts! The Rams are an embarrassed team and feels the desperate need to correct their play. Luckily the Saints have arrived and the Rams will attempt to make this a very uptempo game and simply outscore the Saints offense. Indeed they will! Steven Jackson is a big-time back, but he is not finishing games off like he should. That's why Marshall Faulk is still such a vitale back and needs more playing time in different situations. If the interim coaching staff continues to use more of Faulk watch for more big plays and touchdowns. I like the Rams to rebound in this game.

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Week #6 NFL Predictions - Big Time Surprise Wins Coming This Weekend!

Week #6

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills - Bills win by 7 points because of homefield advantage and new starting quarterback Kelly Holcomb. The Bills look like they have a real quarterback now and Holcomb has a calm prescence for in the pocket. This was definitely not the case with J.P. Losman! Now with Holcomb, the offense runs smoother and when it is time to check out of a play, Holcomb can do it! Oh yeah, the Jets now have Vinny Testeverde, who won last week also! Indeed the Jets are playing inspiring football, but now the Bills have the upperhand and the attitude to win this game.

Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Bucs - Bucs win by 3 points because of the return of the Cadillac. The Bucs lost a crucial game last week and so did the Dolphins. Yet, Gruden will have the Bucs to get back to Bucs football. This means to pound the ball with effective running and controlled passing. With Cadillac back, the Bucs will be capable of doing this. Yet the Dolphins will also have in their backfield -- Ricky Williams! Ricky will be fresh after his 4 game suspension and that is a major advantage for them. By the way, Zach Thomas is playing some incredible linebacking this year. He is everywhere and back to the old Zach. So is Jason Taylor!! Yet in the end, I have to pick Chucky and his Bucs!!

New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos - Patriots win by 7 points because of Belichick's offense and defense schemes. Talk about a very interesting match up -- Belichick vs Shanahan -- two guru's of the game!! The Broncos are playing much better now and Jake Plummer is not making the mistakes of last year. They are moving the ball around and have a tandem of backs -- Anderson and Tatum -- to take care of the running. Even the Broncos defense has stepped up more and more each week. Yet it will be not enough against the Champions -- with Tom Brady!! Yes, the Patriots are still the Patriots and they just find a way to win by the end of the game. Yes, they are still getting the criticism from the national sports media (hint, hint -- ESPN) yet they know how to turn the criticism around to fuel their hunger to win another game -- one game at a time. That's what Brady, Dillon and Branch will do on offense and the defense with Chad Brown stepping up at linebacker. This will be a classic matchup throughout the game and I have to admit these are my two favorite teams in the league so it's really tough! Yet, the champs and the PATRIOTS will prevail -- even at Mile High!

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens - Ravens win by 3 points becaue of the Art Modell aura!! Yes, these two teams are apart of the Art Modell ownership legacy and even though Brian Billick doesn't deserve it, the Ravens will win. Somehow, Anthony Wright will make enough plays to score the necessary touchdown in the crucial moments. Of course, the Ravens defense will keep the Browns scoring low. I have to admit even Ray Lewis looks disgusted at his team's performance at time and boy did they look bad against the Lions last week! The Ravens prevail against the resurging Browns.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers win by 3 points because of homefield advantage and the effects of Hines field and STEEL TRADITION!! The major news in Pittsburgh is the injury to big Ben Roethlishberger!! Well, it looks like he will be out for this game and Charlie Batch will take his place!! Even though Charlie is a veteran with much mileage, he is quite capable to lead this Steeler team on a successful win against the Jaguars!! Yet believe me the Jaguars will be coming with alot of heat on Batch and even the Bus!! So this game will be a very hard fought game. Fortunately for the Steelers, Hines Ward and my boy Randle El will make the big plays in the end. Oh yeah, watch out for superstar and all-pro safety Troy Polamalu! He is the real deal!!

Houston Texans vs Seattle Seahawks - Seahawks win by 17 points because the Texans are a very confused and disorganized team!! Talk about a major disappointment, the Texans have hit rock bottom!! Headcoach Tom Campers doesn't have an ideal on how to get this team to stepup any more. Their offensive philosophy is horrible and the personnel is pathetic, particularly the offensive line. Even David Carr looks like he doesn't belong in the league anymore!! As for the Seahawks, they have made the turn upwards and Matt Hasselbeck is stepping up big time!! Headcoach Mike Holmgren got this team coming together at the right time and watch for this team to EXLODE AGAINST THE TEXANS!!

St. Louis Rams vs Indianapolis Colts - Colts win by 20 points because of Peyton, Peyton, and Peyton! Another team on the ropes is the St. Louis Rams. Now that Headcoach Mike Martz is hospitalized and out indefinitely, the Rams will not have a direction on offense and particularly defense. So Marc Bulger will get more rattled than ever before!! I feel sorry for my boy Marshall Faulk because he has to come in so many times to help the running attack when it supposed to be in the hands of Steven Jackson! In any case, Peyton will light up the secondary of the Rams and scorch them big time!! Marvin Harrison will get his fair share of TDs. This make get ugly by the end of the day!!

Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans - Titans win by 3 points because of Steve McNair! Talk about a turnaround in a team, the Titans appear to be headed in the right direction. Last week, McNair and the Titans looked very good against the Texans and now here is their chance to make a statement game against the highly toughted Bengals!! Well, I think the Titans are ready! McNair has been lookin' exceptionally well and the Titans defense has truly stepped up with Keith Bulluck! As for Marvin Lewis Bengals, they have been reading too much of their press clippings about how good they are and now reality is starting to set in!! First and foremost, the Bengals need to execute and right now opponents are starting to put pressure on Carson Palmer and shutting down Rudi Johnson!! That means trouble for the Bengals. Watch for Jeff Fisher's team to go all out in this game and this will be a war!! Titans come out on top by the end!!

Washington Redskins vs Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs win by 14 points because they are desperate for a win!! The Chiefs are still feeling bad against their demise against the Eagles a couple of weeks ago. Well, along come the Redskins at the right time. The Chiefs offense will get back in a groove and their defense will put alot of heat on Brunnell. The Redskins will not be able to move at all by the end!! So watch for Tony Gonzalez, Priest Holmes and the X factor to have a BIG DAY!!

San Diego Chargers vs Oakland Raiders - Raiders win by 7 points because the Raider tradition takes over!! Yes, even though the Raiders are not as talented as the Chargers, the Raiders have had 2 weeks to prepare for this game and they are more than ready!! This is THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON FOR THE RAIDERS AND THEY WILL TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT!! As for Marty Schoteinheimer, this will be the beginning of the end!! Just when Marty started to talk about how good his team is, that's when the team will self-destruct!! When they lost against the Steelers last week at home that was demoralizing for them. Somehow they lost their edge and I think that the Raiders willl take advantage of it.

New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys - Cowboys win by 4 points because of the Drew Bledsoe effect!! Yes, I said the Cowboys because Headcoach Bill Parcells have got this team to work together in crucial situations despite the sideline arguments that Keyshawn wants to start with Bledsoe!! With Terry Glenn, KeyShawn Johnson and Patrick Clayton as wide receivers, Bledsoe has distributed the ball very well and they have made the crucial big plays. In this game, they will continue to do the same. As for the Eli Manning, he will get some additional heat in this game because Roy Williams will be coming with the delayed blitz again and again to test him. So Eli will have to check off several times in order to catch the Giants in the right matchups. On some plays, Plexico will take it to the house, but it will not be enough! This is a very tough game and even the Giants have the inside track, I have to go with the Cowboys due to the more experienced players!!

Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears - Bears win by 14 points because of the total demise of the Vikings organization. Apparently, the Vikings players off-the-field antics is catching up with them particularly for cornerback Fred Smoot!! All the controversy this past week with the Vikings will cause them to completely lose focus and Kyle Orton and the Bears will take full advantage. Watch for Mushim Muhammed to have a big day!!

Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions - Lions win by 1 point because of their homefield advantage and their refusal to give in to mediocracy. The way the Lions played against the Ravens last week was very encouraging to Steve Mariucci so it looks like they are playing for pride now!! So now here comes their biggest challenge of the season -- the Carolina Panthers!! Believe it or not, the Lions could not have asked for a better opponent. The Panthers are not exactly playing their best ball so this game is ideal for the Lions to make a serious statement. Whether Joey Harrington plays well or not, the Lions defense will step up against the Jake Delhomme and make some big plays. In the end, the Lions will get a win -- the Roar is back in the Motor City!!

Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints - Falcons win by 17 points because Michael Vick is back and the Falcons are still mad from their lost to the Patriots. Yes, the Falcons are a big time team and they have to correct this team to win on the road and this is another ideal opponent for them. The Saints have just lost Duece McAlister for the rest of the season and they do not have an answer at all. Aaron Brooks has returned to his below average performance yet the Saints defense is playing better than average. In the end, the Falcons will not let this game get away -- they have too many weapons!!

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Patriots Show They are Still Champions and Other NFL Surprise Wins!

Week #5 NFL Surprise Winners:

1. The New England Patriots win against the Falcons -- Just when all the football experts across the country, particularly the ESPN experts of Tom Jackson, Steve Young, Michael Irvin and Chris Berman thought the Patroits were finished, Tom Brady and the scrappy Patriots displayed a masterful game plan offensively and defensively to get a win against the very tough Atlanta Falcons. Even though Vick didn't play, the Falcons played an aggressive defense and made big plays offensively. Yet it was the champion-like quality of the Patriots that overcame all the week's criticism and doubters to take a stance and show that they are STILL THE CHAMPIONS. Bill Belichick went back to the basics and had Brady to call more running plays with Dillon and then pass to his tightends and wide receivers. Well, everyone stepped up BIG TIME including the veteran players on defense!! What I didn't like about the criticism against the Patriots was the nastiness coming from the National Sports media experts! Why did the Patriots receive such bad media attention when they have not done anything wrong just try to defend their Championship!! By the end of the weekend, the PATRIOTS SHOWED THAT THEY ARE STILL THE CHAMPIONS AND THEY PLAYED LIKE A CLASS ACT REGARDLESS OF THE ESPN SO-CALLED EXPERTS PREDICTIONS!!

2. The Pittsburgh Steelers win with a fieldgoal in the last few seconds against the San Diego Chargers in a Monday Night Thriller! Yes, once again, the ESPN experts (Stu, Jackson, Irvin and Jaws) were ALL WRONG IN THE PREDICTION! They predicted the Chargers to win and it was the Steelers and Ben Roethliesberger (who has a serious knee injury) and the Bus to win this game for the Steelers fans! Oh yeah, Marty Schottenheimer needs to keep his mouth shut until he wins a championship. Hey Marty, I remember your days with the Cleveland Browns and it wasn't good!

3. The Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre CRUSH THE Saints!! Just when all the so-called experts predicting the demise of Brett Favre, he comes out and scores 52 points against the Saints. Yes, this is Brett Favre who still got the zip and can make plays happen with ease. He needs a supporting cast and maybe now they will step up with him. Way to go BRETT FAVRE -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

4. The Dallas Cowboys put a hurtin' on the Eagles. The Cowboys thoroughly dominated the Eagles and Drew Bledsoe looked good in the pocket and hit Terry Glenn for a couple of touchdowns!! Hey Terrell, you didn't do a dance in the endzone this day either!

WOW, IT'S BEEN A SURPRISING NFL SEASON THUS FAR AND FOOTBALL ONE ON ONE WILL CONTINUE TO TRY TO GIVE YOU THE LATEST AND THE BEST PREDICTIONS!! See ya at www.footballoneonone.com for the latest!!

Week #5 - NFL Predictions - It's Time to Take It Up Another Level!

Week #5
Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills - Dolphins win by 7 points because of a tenacious defense lead by Zach Thomas. Normally, I would have said the Bills would win at home but because of J.P. Losman inexperience and erractic play, the Dolphins will not only stay in this game but control the tempo of this game. It is apparent that Losman has not filled in like Headcoach Mularky thought he would so the pressure is on J.P. big time! For some reason he has not been throwing to superstar wide receiver Eric Moulds so that has tremendously been hurting his performance. As for the Dolphins, Gus Ferrotte is still in a groove and the Dolphins wide receivers have really stepped up their game. In addition to the upsurging offense, the Defense led by middle linebacker Zach Thomas is back in stride. Jason Taylor and Junior Seau are simply playing their best football in years. So yes, the Dolphins go north to Buffalo and get a win for new headcoach Saban!

New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons - Patriots win by 3 points because they are still the Champions. Wow, what a disappointing game for the Patriots last week when they got beat badly by the Chargers at home! The Patriots defense and offense simply got outplayed!! This hasn't happen in a long time and most players and fans were shocked! Headcoach Bill Bellichick simply said we have to eliminate the mistakes. Quarterback Tom Brady was very disappointed in his own performance and is determined to improve. Well, now they have to go on the road and play in the Georgia Dome against Michael Vick and the Falcons. This will be a big test for the Patriots going against a faster team in the Falcons! Yet somehow, someway, the Patriots will slow the Falcons offense up just enough and the Patriots offense will get it clicking against the corners of the Falcons. So I expect a very, very good game with the Patriots trying to make a statement in this game!

Tampa Bay Bucs vs New York Jets - Bucs win by 7 points because of their continuity and experience. It is desperation time for Headcoach Herman Edwards due to the fact that he is starting Vinny Testaverde at quarterback in only his second game with the team. Yes, Vinny is getting the start and deservingly so. He is experienced and he played with the Jets a few years ago. The key question is can Vinny spark the offense? Yes, Vinny will and he will be somewhat successful, but when the game gets in the 3rd quarter, Vinny will start to melt a bit because of his lack of conditioning! The Bucs defense will come with multiple blitzes and it will get ugly. Bucs win by the end.

Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions - Lions win by 14 points because of their desperation for a win. Actually, the Lions are better than their record indicates, it is just the average to below average play by Joey Harrington that keeps the Lions from winning games. Well, with the below average performance of Raven's quarterback Anthony Wright, the Lions defense will be hyped for this game and they will prove to be the difference maker -- and not the Ravens defense with my boys Ray Lewis and Deion Sanders! Give this game up to Motown pride!

Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Bengals win by 3 points because they want to keep on winning! Headcoach Marvin Lewis has his sytem entirely in place and the Bengal players are responding. Even when they are not playing well, like they did against the Texans last week, the Bengals find a way to win! Well, in this game, Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson will have to hook up again and take it to the Jaguars secondary. That will be the key! In addition, Rudi Johnson must get going in order for the Bengals to maintain their balance of passing and running. As for the Jaguars, they are still trying to find themselves and they will show it in this game. Yet it will still be the Bengals team that will prevail.

Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns - Browns win by 7 points because they are in the dogpound of Cleveland! The Browns are playing hard and will finally get the advantage now that they are playing a home game. As for the Bears, Kyle Orton is a quality young quarterback who is making a difference with the Bears. The only problem is that the play calling has to be better for Orton so that it doesn't put him in situations for turnovers. Trent Dilfer will manage the Browns offense and get the most of his skilled players especially Braylon Edwards. In the end, Browns take this game to the dogpound!

Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Diego Chargers - Chargers win by 10 points because they are one of the hottest teams in the league right now. Because of the Chargers big win against the Patriots last week, they are feelin' very good about themselves -- rightly so! Headcoach Marty Schotteinheimer is allowing Drew Brees to get the matchups on his skilled players against the defense and they are benefitting from the new scheme! As for the Steelers, Headcoach Bill Cowher will be in for a surprise. Just when the Steelers thought they were a powerhouse, they face the Chargers! My boy Big Ben Roethlishberger (Go Miami U!) will learn another lesson in this game because the Chargers defense will be coming at him -- at all angles!! In the end, the Chargers will take it to the Steel Curtain!

Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans - Texans win by 7 points because of their homefield advantage. Talk about an ironic game -- two teams that have their origination in Houston. Although I think Steve McNair will definitely score several touchdowns in this game, it will be the Texans new offensive philosophy -- throw first, run later -- that will be the difference. The heat is definitely on Headcoach Dom Capers and if the Texans don't perform well in this game in front of his home crowd, it will get ugly soon. Yet, the Texans will pull out all stops in this game and get a convincing win.

Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers - Colts win by 17 points because of Peyton, Peyton, Peyton! Need I say more! The Colts have a very easy season schedule and looks like they are matched up against a very inexperience secondary of the 49ers! That spells trouble for the 49ers. Yet the 49ers will start their number 1 rookie -- Alex Smith -- at quarterback. Will it make a difference for the 49ers! Yes, initially! Watch out for Dwight Freeney -- he will easily get 3 sacks in this game.

Washington Redskins vs Denver Broncos -- Broncos win by 14 points because it is payback time! Payback time will be sweet for my boy Champ Bailey who plays against his former teammates of the Redskins. Bailey will have fun going against Brunnell and taking on the new wide receivers! Watch for Champ to get a couple of interceptions in this game. Yes, Jake Plummer will roll left and roll right exploiting the secondary of the Redskins! The reality of the seaon for the Redskins will come rapidly crashing down in this game. Sorry about this Clinton Portis! The Broncos take it to the Mile High stadium house!

Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys - Eagles win by 10 points because they believe that they are the best team in the league. Indeed, the Cowboys played well by the end of the game against the Raiders last week, but they still lost! Drew Bledsoe must be on his A game for this one and he most likely will be! This game will come down to the Eagles defense and Donovan McNabb takin' over again! Watch for Westbrook to go one on one with one of the linebackers and score again and again. The Eagles take it to the Cowboys!!

New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers - Packers win by 10 points and get their first win! Talk about a weird situation -- the Packers are winless! After last week's lost to the Panthers, Favre and the entire Packers team were mentally destroyed. So don't be surprised to see Brett Favre and the entire Packers team come out and put on a clinic in this game against the Saints. That's the attitude now and Headcoach Jim Haslett for the Saints arrived here in Lambeau field at the very wrong time. Packers dominate!

Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals - Panthers win by 7 points because of experience. This will be a better game than many expect. Jake Delhomme and Stephen Davis will get the Panthers offense rolling -- did you see how DeShaun Foster is running nowadays!! Awesome! Well, they will be determined despite the Cardinals new attitude with Cade McCowen. Julius Peppers will have get some big time sacks in this game and cause a crucial turnover against the Cardinals.

Seattle Seahawks vs St. Louis Rams - Rams win by 14 points because they are at home and it looks like they will be inspired by the latest information coming out of St. Louis. Apparently, Headcoach Mike Martz is not feelin' well and may have a serious infection which will return him to the hospital. Wow! Well, the Rams will respond with a phenomenial game and play well offensively and defensively. Watch for my boy Marshall Faulk to score a couple of touchdown in this game! In the end, the Rams will return to excellence and flex their muscles to overcome the pesky Seahawks!

THAT'S IT AND NOW LET'S ENJOY THE GAMES!!!
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