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Week #12 Predictions

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Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills - Bills win by 3 points because of home advantage and the weather! Indeed, this is the time of the year when a number of teams just cannot handle the cold elements -- the Panthers are one of those teams. Last week, the Panthers lost against the Chicago Bears at Soldier's stadium and now they have to face the Bills in Buffalo!! The Panthers did not adjust to the weather last week and I do not believe that they will make the adjustment with the Bills. The Bills lost badly against the Chargers last week and will want to dramatically redeem their last outting. So with Sam Wyche as the offensive coordinator, the Bills with J.P. Losman will get back to the basics of their offense. In particular, it will be the Bills defense that will step up in this game because they know that a good defense can stop Jake Delhomme and the Panthers. That's exactly what the Bills will count on in this game and this is another upset special in the making!

Miami Dolphins vs Oakland Raiders - Raiders win by 17 points because they got the long ball connecting to Randy Moss and Norv Turner is feelin' good after the win last week against his former team -- the Washington Redskins. Wow, what a great week for Norv Turner! He goes into Redskins stadium and gets an emotional win from his former boss and owner of the Redskins -- boy owner Daniel Snyder!! It was such a great win for Norv Turner that the Raiders team gave him the game ball after the game!! As for the Redskins' owner, he got what deserves again!! Well, it looks like the Raiders will be on a little winning streak. They will have no problem with the Raiders because the Dolphins do not have a decent quarterback and their running attack is not coming together like Saban thought! Ricky Williams is not breaking the long yards and Ronnie Brown needs more carries! On defense, it looks like Zach Thomas will be out and they do not have the defensive backs to stay with Randy Moss and Jerry Porter. Kerry Collins will let loose again and nice-guy Norv Turner will look like a genius again!!

New England Patriots vs Kansas City Chiefs - Patriots win by 3 points because of a more diversified attack offensively and defensively. Talk about a critical game for both teams, particularly for the Chiefs. The Chiefs looked good against the Texans last week, but what team doesn't. Larry Johnson ran for over 200 yards and is indeed a superstar now! Yet when they come against the Patriots team, it will be a totally different situation. The Chiefs still have a difficult time in moving the ball and they are very predictable on offense. That's where Headcoach Bill Billichick will scheme well against the Chiefs offense and contain Johnson and put additional pressure on Trent Green. Once this occurs, Tom Brady and the boys will slice apart the secondary of the Chiefs (now that cornerback Surtain is out for this game) and move the ball in the most critical third down and tens! The Patriots will also control the X-factor, Dante Hall, during this game. In the end, this will be a great close game all throughout. I feel for both coaches yet the Patriots still have some life in them and just enough to eeeek out another win on the road!

New Orleans Saints vs New York Jets - Jets win by 7 points because Headcoach Herman Edwards will find a way!! These are two teams not going anywhere yet this will be another great game. Headcoach Herman Edwards is trying to figure out a direction for his offense and it is still not coming. Yet in this game, he will simplify it even more and whether Vinny or Brooks Bollinger is running it, they will move the ball much more effectively against the Saints. In particular, J-E-T-S defense will step up in this game against Aaron Brooks and the Saints offense to further frustrate Headcoach Jim Haslett to want to resign from the Saints job by the end of the year! It's that bad with the Saints organization and it is not getting better! In the end, the New York crowd will celebrate with a victory.

Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals - Bengals win by 14 points because Kyle Boller will make major mistakes again for the Ravens. Wow, another rematch for Headcoach Marvin Lewis against his former team and coach of Brian Billick. Lewis will have the Bengal back in the groove after their tough loss against the Colts last week. Carson Palmer will be back executing and taking it to the very tough defense of the Ravens secondary which still includes my boy Deion Sanders. Yes, I know -- Deion has not had a great year and yes, he gets burnt, but he still is out their competing at a high level. Yet this game is about the Bengals and the Bengals must make this a statement game and put the Ravens back into the place!! Indeed, the Bengals will so that Chad Johnson can score another touchdown and maybe proposed to another Bengals cheerleader again!!

Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings - Vikings win by 14 points because they are on a roll!! Talk about a quick turnaround, the Vikings have made it. Headcoach Mike Tice had to insert quarterback Brad Johnson in the game and he has performed like the quality veteran that he is. Brad knows how to execute a game and not make silly mistakes like alot of veteran quarterbacks. Brad is efficient and gets the ball in the playmakers. This game, he will do the same. Additionally, talk about the Vikings special teams -- the Vikings special team will score again and have the Browns even more perplexed!! Watch out Central Division, the Vikings are making a serious run for the title.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts - Colts win by 14 points because of Peyton, Peyton and more Peyton. What can you say about Peyton and the Colts. They are unbeatable and they are still on a roll. This high powered offense continues to rolll up the numbers against teams. Yet now they are going against a better than average defense with my boy Troy Polamalu, strong safety, putting on the hits and simply flying around. Yet Polamalu exploits will not be enough against Peyton, Harrison and Wayne. The Steelers defense will confuse Peyton at times and this will indeed be a classic game. Unfortunately, the Steelers will not have enough offense to counteract the Colts three-ring circus on offense. Thus by the end, the Colts will get another win and Headcoach Tony Dungy will take it with humility like he normally does!

St. Louis Rams vs Houston Texans - Texans win by 7 point because the Texan will be fighting for pride and the Rams are in disarray!! The Texans are not going anywhere since their front offensive line cannot block anyone and quarterback David Carr has not matured much at all!! Although they have Andre Johnson back, his immaturity has cost them a game or two. Yet with such poor performance by the Texans, the Rams organization is imploding since Headcoach Mike Martz has been hospitalized and the interim Headcoach does not know how to run a team. Now with Marc Bulger out for the rest of the season, the Rams have given up!! I really feel sorry for my boy Marshall Faulk!! He has played behind Stephen Jackson all season long and last week's lost against Kurt Warner and the Cardinals was demoralizing for him and the rest of the Rams team. As for the Rams defense, it is pathetic!! The Texans will muster up enough pride and take it to this disorganized Rams team!! This is the effect also of homefield advantage!!

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Arizona Cardinals - Jaguars win by 7 points because they know how to win! The Jaguars have been a very gritty team all season long and have been winning where it is necessary. This is another road game in which they will play well just when the Cardinals are starting to get a few things together on offense. Headcoach Jack Del Rio has this young team believing in themselves and managing one win at a time. This is a team to keep an eye on. Another team to keep an eye on are the Cardinals. Wow, their win last week against the Rams was a statement game and it was retribution for Kurt Warner to be his former teammates with the Rams! Yet the Jaguars have a very good defense which slows down the game and they have a capable quarterback with Leftwich to make the clutch passes. Hey, but don't forget about Warner's superstar wide receivers -- Bolden and Fitzgerald!! These guys are the stars of today and tomorrow. Did you see Bolden last week break about 7 tackles in scoring a touchdown!! It was freaky yet superstar like! Bolden is physical and makes things happen. He will do the same in this game but the Jaguars will find a way to contain the rest of the Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers vs Tennessee Titans - Titans win by 14 points because Steve McNair can still do it well!! If it wasn't for the Titans inexperience, they could have easily won several games. Yet because of this inexperience, they are still struggling. In this game, McNair and the running attack of Chris Brown (who runs too high still) will execute Jeff Fisher's playbook and score. Indeed the 49ers will not lay down, but they are simply not capable to compete at a high level yet particularly on the road. So give this one to my boy Steve McNair and the young players of Titans. Hey, even watch Packman Jones to get an interception and score a touchdown!

Denver Broncos vs Dallas Cowboys - Broncos win by 3 points because the Broncos have stepped it up!! Talk about a classic game. This is by far one of the best games of the season! Bill Parcell's Cowboys are also on a roll and have been playing exceptionally with their running attack and my boy Drew Bledsoe. Oh yeah, don't forget about Terry Glenn (The Ohio State) and Just Throw me the D___ Ball KeyShawn Johnson!! Talk about Mr. Playmaker Roy Williams on defense, the Cowboys (How Bout Them Cowboys!!) are making a great run for the playoffs and the Superbowl! Yet this game, Headcoach Mike Shanahan has his Broncos heading in the right direction. Jake Plummer is still playing well and their running attack is running the way the Broncos used to run! Of course, my boy Rod Smith will get his catches as well as Mr. All-World Corner -- Champ Bailey (You know I had to give it up to Champ) will make an interception or just get alot of TV attention. This is a great THANKSGIVING DAY game and the Broncos will finally get their recognition in this holiday classic.

San Diego Chargers vs Washington Redskins - Chargers win by 14 points because of Marty Schotteheimer coming back to Washington! Wow, this will be another week in which a former Headcoach of the Redskins will embarrass boy owner Daniel Snyder in his own FedEx field!! Yes, the Chargers are a very talented team and the Redskins are not!!! The Redskins are looking for an identity under Headcoach Joe Gibbs whereas Marty's team, the Chargers, are making a serious run to keep up with the Broncos in the western AFC division. Although Marty comes off as cocky and diplomatic in this game, he really wants to get Snyder back because of how they let him go!! With LaDamian playing very well and Drew Brees getting back into flow, they should be successful against the tenacious Redskins defense. As for the Redskins offense, Brunnell will have some success yet by the end, his age will show again and the Chargers defense should be able to weather the storm at FedEx field!

New York Giants vs Seattle Seahawks - Seahawks win by 7 points because they are playing like a championship team and Alexander is the MVP in the league as of now!! Although the GGGGGGMen are playing hard football and got back on the winning ways, Eli and the GMen are starting to hit the toughest part of their schedule. If they play hard in this game which is on the road, it will show they are a serious contender in the NFC East. Yet they are facing one of the hottest teams and hottest players in the league -- Shaun Alexander! Alexander has been playing phenomenal football and has seriously elevated his game to another level that I didn't think was within him. Yet he has proved me wrong and now I have to say this guy is THE REAL DEAL!! Just this one player and Headcoach Holmgren better play calling, it makes them the surprise team in the NFC!

Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles - Eagles win by 7 points because they have homefield advantage. Talk about a crazy year for both teams -- the Packers did not anticipate such a bad year and of course the Eagles didn't anticipate the craziness from Terrell Owens. Yet it has happened and now both teams are trying to salvage the season. As for Brett, he has thrown way too many interceptions which continues to cost his team. Then the Packers defense is pathetic. They got beat by the Vikings last week and now they are feeling really down -- deservingly so! As for the Eagles, they don't have Donovan anymore and now they will rally around whomever is on the team. Take a bite out of your Philly Cheesesteak (hold the cheese for me) because Philly will somehow get this win!

Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Bucs - Bucs win by 3 points because of homefield advantage. Wow, talk about a classic game -- this one is it -- Headcoach Lovie Smith vs Jon "Chucky" Gruden!! DAAAABears are truly back with their defense (Urlacher is bringing it Big Time) and more than capable offense lead by Kyle Orton!! Oh yeah don't forget about my boy Mushin Muhammed! As for the Bucs, young Sims is elevating his game very fast along with the Cadillac!! It's always nice to have a Cadillac running for you and Gruden is delighted to have Cadillac Williams running so hard and tenaciously for them. This will be a classic defensive battle and because of the defensive coordinator for the Bucs -- Monte Kippen -- he will get to Kyle Orton more than the Bears get to the young Sims!! Give it up to Gruden and Bucs by the end!

Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions - Lions win by 3 points because IT IS THE THANKSGIVING TRADITION THAT THE LIONS WIN -- SIMPLE AS THAT!! The Lions always play well and extra hard on their day and this game will be no exception!! I have been to the Lions Thanksgiving day game several times and it is just one of those magical games for the Lions no matter who they play on this day. So even Michael Vick will have a difficult time in this game and somehow, someway the Lions will prevail! Hey it's tradition!

NOW ENJOY THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND!! I KNOW THAT I WILL!!

Week #11 NFL Predictions: Teams Positioning for Playoffs!

Week #11 Predictions

Buffalo Bills vs San Diego Chargers - Chargers win by 10 points because they are rested and Drew is ready! Indeed the Bills should feel good about themselves after last week's win over the Chiefs yet that win was just one win. It will not carry over to this week because the Chargers are a much better team than the Chiefs. Yes, now that J.P. Losman will get the start, he will not have the same day as he did last week. J.P. throws a great spiral and has a good arm. Yet his decision making process still has a ways to go. That's where Marty Schottenheimer will get the Chargers defense to apply big time pressure on J.P. and confuse him. As for Drew Brees, he will get back into the groove and get the ball in the hands of LaDamian and Antonio Gates. Although the secondary for the Bills is much improved with Malloy, Vincent, McGee and Clements stepping up (they will get an interception), it will not be enough against these Chargers!!

Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns - Browns win by 3 points because of homefield advantage and the cold weather in Cleveland at this time of the year. Normally, I would have selected the Dolphins but because of the elements, I am changing my selection to the Cleveland Browns. Although the Dolphins have been improving each and every week particularly Zach Thomas, they are close in every game. In fact, the Dolphins almost beat the Patriots last week. Yet because of the elements, the Browns will play more of Browns football -- smash mouth and physical!! This will wear down the Dolphins front line and then they will be susceptible for the pass! Yes, the elements make a major difference in the games at this time of the year.

New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots - Patriots win by 17 points because they are ready to explode again. It is quite obvious that the Patriots' injuries have cost them this season dearly! Yet week after week, the Patriots have attempted to fill in those gaps and play a high quality game. In most occasions in worked, in others it did not!! Last week, the Patriots played with pride and came back against those pesky Dolphins and won the game in the last few minutes. Well, this week the Patriots will come out a make a statement. That statement is -- WE ARE STILL CHAMPIONS!! Tom Brady will be throwing the ball everywhere and it looks like the Patriots discoverd a new running back. He is so new that I forgot his name! Watch for Deion Branch and with the return of Givens, the Patriots will light it up -- even in the cold elements of New England. As for the Saints and Aaron Brooks, they have called this a season. Yet watch out for their running back -- Smith -- to have a good day of running due to the fact, he was a previous Patriots player and played in the Superbowl! In any case, Bruschi and the boys will step up. As for cornerback Samuel, he still needs some serious help covering wide receivers!

New York Jets vs Denver Broncos - Broncos win by 14 points because Jake Plummer is in a groove! Yes, finally it looks like Jake Plummer has bought into Mike Shananhan's offensive game plans and is finally executing the offense. Jake is using his experience and his mobility to move the pocket right and left and then make the appropriate read to the open receiver. One of my favorite players, Rod Smith, is benefiting from Jake's adjustment as well as the running back tandem of Anderson and Bell. Additionally, the Broncos defense has stepped it up. They looked real good against the Raiders last week in which Champ Bailey (yes, he maybe a relative!!) got a nice interception Collins. As for the the Jets, Headcoach Herman Edwards is searching for a direction and unfortunately he will have a very long second half of the season. The third string quarterback does add spunk and energy to the offense yet he lacks the experience! That is the key in this game -- Experience!

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens - Steelers win by 20 points becasue the Ravens have no offense whatsoever! Whether it is Charlie Batch or Tommy Maddox, the Steelers will score points against the Ravens defense. As for the Ravens offense scoring points against the Steelers defense, that will be very hard to do due to the fact that Kyler Boller is a BUST AND HEADCOACH BRIAN BILLICK HAS RUINED THIS TEAM BY INVESTING EVERYTHING WITH THIS SUBPAR QUARTERBACK!! There will be no room for errors in this game for Kyle Boller yet he will make several!! The Steelers defense will cause Boller to be more confused and that's where it will get real ugly in this game and even those loyal fans in Ravens Stadium will boo Boller out of the stadium!!

Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals - Bengals win by 3 points because they are rested and ready to dethrown the Colts winning streak! Marvin Lewis has the Bengals in the right frame of mind for this game and they are hungry to prove to the league that they are in the upper tier of the league! This is the game that will propell them to that level!! With Carson Palmer maturing rapidly and making better reads, the Bengals offense will score enough points in the air and on the ground. Rudi Johnson must step up big time in this game with several long runs from the line of scrimmage. The offensive line must take care Dwight Freeney from the Colts and you know Chad Johnson will have alot to say before and after this game on how he beat the cornerback that guards him. As for the Colts, Peyton is still in a groove!! He is definitely going for AFC MVP honors and continues to find another wrinkle to their offense. Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne will get their catches but will pay dearly on a few. Guess what -- Tony Dungy and Marvin Harrison -- two coaches who would have never faced each other just a few years ago. Wow, times have changed!

Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans - Chiefs win by 17 points because they will make up for last week's poor performance of only 3 points! Dick Vermeill is under tremendous pressure this week and he has responded very well to the criticism. The Chiefs will go into Reliant Houston Stadium and play some serious football and get back to the basics on offense. They need to play power football and stop placing too much pressure on Trent Green to perform! He cannot do it himself and that is obvious. The Chiefs defense will need to shut down the Texans offense completely!! This will be the game the Chiefs defense will score a couple of touchdowns and intercept David Carr at least twice!! So this is a big statement game for the Chiefs and look for them to get back on track!!

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans - Jaguars win by 7 points because they are a more balanced team at this point in the season. Even though the Titans are playing at home and McNair is back in stride, it will be the Jaguars defense and quarterback Leftwich who will make the plays by the end of the game. The Jaguars are winning the games that they are supposed to win and this will be a very important win on the road. Headcoach Jack DeRio has this team stepping up and they will definitely be a major factor in the run for the playoffs!

Oakland Raiders vs Washington Redskins - Redskins win by 4 points because of their tenacious defense will put too much pressure on Kerry Collins. If this game was played in Oakland, it might have a different outcome. Yet since this is played at FedEX stadium in Washington, the Redskins will take it to the Raiders with their defense playing extra aggressive and causing confusion on the Raiders offense. As for the Redskins offense, Brunnel will be able to pick apart the below average Raiders secondary. In the end, boy-owner Daniel Snyder will have a nice treat before the holidays!

Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys - Cowboys win by 10 points because the Cowboys are starting to feel the incredible magic around them. Yes, these Cowboys are winning spectacularly and this game will be no different. Headcoach Bill Parcells is going through some tough time right now (the passing of his brother) yet he remains a dedicated coach!! That's why nothing will get in the way of this Cowboys team for the rest of the season. In fact, the Cowboys are putting things together very fast and the impact of Drew Bledsoe has catapolted them into the upper level of the NFC. Bledsoe will no doubt be All-Pro as well as Terry Glenn, Roy Williams and Just Throw me the D___ Ball Keyshawn Johnson. As for the Lions, Harrington is in a bit of groove, but in this game he will pressure much more thereby causing him to throw erractically! The Big D gets a win against the Lions by the end of the day.

Phildadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants - Giants win by 17 points because McNabb is gone and the GGGGG-Men are mad! After getting totally embarrassed by the Vikings last week, the GGGGGG-Men will come out and pound the Eagles defense! Eli Manning will get it going at the beginning of the game and not let up! Tiki, Shockey and Plexico will step up and not have an average game. As for the Eagles, they are spinning out of control with all the Owens controversy and the ruling with his pending situation. Talk about a circus atmosphere with the Eagles, it gets crazier and crazier each and every week! What will happen next, only time will tell! Give this game to the Giants handsdown!!

Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears - Bears win by 3 points because these are the new DAAAABEARS!. Indeed, I really like what Headcoach Lovie Smith is doing with the Bears by playing a very aggressive defense along with a much more open offense with Kyle Orton!! The Bears are not playing the same old Bear football! In fact, last week they featured some cool off-orange uniforms. (Can you believe that -- not wearing the tradition black uniforms but going with the off-orange! What would Dick Butkus say about that!). Yet the Panthers are playing very well because their defense is playing exceptionally well and quarterback Delhomme is not making the silly mistakes as he did last year. Along with All-world Steve Smith, the Panthers are tough. Yet THIS IS ONE OF MY UPSET PICKS FOR THE WEEKEND. Give it up to Chicago, the cold weather, Soldier stadium and DAAAAABEARS new tradition.

Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers - Packers win by 10 points because Brett has some new help at running back -- Gato! This new running back ran for over 150 yards last week against the Falcons and he looks like the real deal! This guy was preparing for a career outside of football just a couple of weeks ago and now he is the leading rusher for the Packers. Even Brett felt inspired by this young rookie!! In fact, the Packers put a great game plan together last week against Michael Vick and won that game easily!! So this week, I think they will prepared for the much improved Vikings with Brad Johnson. Wow, Brad Johnson looks very good and he will continue his outstanding performance. Yet it will not be enough against the newly inspired Packers team playing back in Lambeau field!!

Tampa Bay Bucs vs Atlanta Falcons - Falcons win by 3 points because Vick was embarrassed last week and will need to rebound. For some reason, Michael Vick is placing more pressure on himself than needed. That's what happened to him last week. Well, this week he will try to deflect much more of the media and begin to play his own game and that's it!! Yet this will be an excellent game because Headcoach Jon Gruden will have his defensive coordinator Monte Kippen to scheme an excellent defensive gameplan against Vick!! This will be a great chest match. Yet in the end, the breaks will go the Falcons way and if they don't -- watch for it to get kinda nasty in Atlanta!

Arizona Cardinals vs St. Louis Rams - Rams win by 7 points because they are a bit more experienced but what a classic matchup. The fact that Kurt Warner is coming back to St. Louis where he won the Superbowl with these Rams will be an excellent plot line. Warner will be playing excellently and truly challenge his former team. Fortunately for Warner, he has two spectacular wide receivers -- Bolden and Fitzgerald! This will be a high scoring game on each side! Talk about a circus environment, this one will definitely be one!! Then there are the Rams with quarterback Marc Bulger with Torry Holt and Issacc Bruuuuuuce!! Yes the tandem of wide receivers that Warner threw to when he was the Rams quarterback. In the end, everyone will feel good about this game even Kurt Warner in a loss to his former team!

Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers - Seattle wins by 17 points because they are the better team. Headcoach Mike Holmgren is using Shaun Alexander very well this year and Alexander is responding BIG TIME. Wow, this guy has completely elevated his game (of course it is a contract year) and taken over games. This game will be no different even though it is a westcoast type of game. Along with Hasselbeck and much improved Seahawk defense, the Seahawks are making the playoff run!!

NOW ENJOY THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND!! I KNOW THAT I WILL!!

Week # 10 NFL Predictions - Time for the Elite Teams to Separate From the Pack and Terrell Owens Show again!

Week #10 Predictions

Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills - Chiefs win by 3 points because of the Vermeil magic. Talk about a fantastic win last week by the Chiefs on the very last play of the game in which Larry Johnson scored and no more time left! Well the emotion from this game will transfer over to this week and the rest of the season for the Chiefs. This is the type of game that Trent really needed as well as the entire team. The Chiefs are a better team on average than a majority of the teams that they face, yet they still have a problem putting it all together. Well, last week they did it and I think this week, they will somehow do it again. Yet watch out for this well rested Buffalo team. The Bills will be very motivated to change this game in their favor and for a majority of the game, they will. McGahee will run hard and effective as well as boy Eric Moulds will be catching his physical passes. Yet in the end, it will be the Chiefs defense that will step up as well as Larry Johnson and Trent Green again!

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins - Patriots win by 10 points because the Champs are mad! Wow, what a disappointing loss that the Patriots experienced this past week on Monday Night Football against the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning. Well, the Patriots know that their backs are up against the wall now so they are coming out fighting the best way that they can. Headcoach Bill Billichick realizes that he doesn't have the quality defensive players (particularly the secondary) as backups anymore! So now he has to rely more on Tom Brady to score more touchdowns. I think now you are going to see a much more wide open offense because they simply do not have the defense anymore. As for the Dolphins, they will play very tough in this game with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams in the backfield. Of course, my boy Zach Thomas will definitely disruput several Patriots run and pass plays. Yet it will the Champs to salvage this game because now they are fighting for pride!!

New York Jets vs Carolina Panthers - Panthers win by 14 points because the Panthers are on a roll. Talk about a team that is still under the radar, it is the Panthers. Although the Panthers are not receiving alot of national publicity, they have effectively taken care of their opponents each and every week. Jake Delhomme is throwing more to Steve Smith and Smith does the rest!! Additionally, the Panthers defense is a major force and it will do the same against the Jets. Whether it's Vinny or Bollinger (who is getting better), it really will not matter against the Panthers. The Panthers will have it rolling in this game!

Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Jaguars win by 10 points because the Ravens stink and so does their Headcoach Billick! Yes, I said it and now everyone knows the end is near for Headcoach Billick. After a chance to beat the Bengals last week, the weakness of the Ravens team showed again with their backup quarterback -- Anthony Wright. Once he got hurt in last week's game, surprisingly Kordell Stewart came in for a series and moved the team very effectively. Yet that was it for Kordell and now he is no longer with the Ravens team! So which quarterback is really better on the Ravens team now -- Wright or Kyle Boller? Neither, yet Boller gets the start this week so watch for a disaster from the Ravens offense again and complete embarrassement because Jack DelRio's team will put a hurtin' on the Ravens this week!

Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers win by 14 points because they are on a roll and they are the Steelers. The Steelers are one of the better teams in the league offensively and defensively. If their offense sputters, then their defense takes it up a notch. Well, it looks like Big Ben will be back and he has to maintain his discipline in throwing to his receivers. Of course, now that Duce Staley is back the running attack gets better as well. As for the Browns, they are playing a bit better and their defense has improved. Yet it will be a bit too much for Trent Dilfer to figure out and to manage long drives. In the end, the Steel curtain takes it to the Browns.

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts - Colts win by 20 points because of Peyton, Peyton and more Peyton. It's hard to get to ready for this game for the Colts, but this will not be the case this time for the Colts. Headcoach Tony Dungy will have the Colts to play well against the Texans due to the fact that they wanted to prove so hard to beat the Patriots last week. This will be the test for the Colts to rebound and keep their game at a high level and they will. The Texans on the otherhand will be desperate to keep David Carr from not getting sacked on every play!! Dwight Freeney will have a field day and so with the rest of the defense. This is a game that should be called before they start, but the Texans still have a little pride left and may just score 3 points in this lopsided game.

Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders - Broncos win by 7 points because these Broncos have elevated their game! I think this is the year where Jake Plummer is finally adjusted to the Shanahann philosophy and Shanahann has adjusted the offense to the talents to Jake Plummer. Plummer is a mobile quarterback and they will move the pocket right and left successfully! Once Jake stays successful, the running game with Anderson and Tatum Bell will dominate the Raiders front line. Of course, the Raiders will challenge the Broncos defense, but the Broncos will be ready! Wow, what a matchup -- Champ Bailey vs Randy Moss -- Classic matchup. Champ will not get burnt in this game! In the end, the Broncos will take this game!

Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles - Eagles win by 10 points because of the Philly homefield advantage! Talk about a classic matchup -- This is the game that the Eagles desperately need due to all the hype with Terrell Owens!! Thus to prove that they can win without Terrell, Donovan McNabb will play out of this world!! Indeed the Cowboys will match the intensity and even Drew Bledsoe will hit Terry Glenn and KeyShawn (Just throw me the D___ Ball) on a couple of key plays, it will not be near enough against the very angry and determined Eagles team. This is a game for pride and the Philly pride is tested. In the end, Philly takes this game even without loud-mouth talking, big-headed Terrell Owens!

Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants - Giants win by 14 points because of Eli, Eli and more Eli! Normally, I would not say this but the Giants are putting everything together this year. Eli has matured, the running game has elevated, Shockey has calmed down and the defense has stepped up. The GGGGGG-Men will take it to this disjointed Vikings team. Yet the Vikings have somewhat stabilized themselves with veteran quarterback Brad Johnson. Brad is performing very well and he will be somewhat successful in this game. Yet the Giants will try to blitz him alot. Watch for Brad to check out and go deep on several plays. Nonetheless, the GGGGG-Men will get back to the basics and take it to this newly inspired Vikings team.

Washington Redskins vs Tampa Bay Bucs - Bucs win by 10 points because of Headcoach Jon Chucky Gruden. The Bucs have not been playing well the past 2 games and now they are going to get back on the winning ways!! Gruden will go with Tim Rattay as the starting quarterback now and this looks like the answer for the struggling offense of the Bucs. If Rattay picks up the offense, the Bucs will get their game in order. Yet the blitzing Redskins defense will be on a major attack all throughout the game. Regardless of the defensive scheme of the Redskins, the Bucs defense will shut down Brunnell's offense and actually score a couple of touchdowns themselves causing several Redskins turnovers. In the end, the Redskins will be frustrated with their poor offensive performance and the Bucs will get a buccaneer of a win!!

San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears - Bears win by 14 points because this is Soldier stadium and Bear football!! It's that time of the year and the Bear tradition is beginning to rise to the occasion!! Quarterback Kyle Orton has truly stepped up big time and will most likely get Rookie of the Year because he is the REAL DEAL!! With a steady running attack as well, the Bears look like they are in very good place to make it to the playoffs!! As for the 49ers, they are in desperation time. Watch for All-Pro Brian Urlacher to have a field day as well as Mike Brown and Jerry Azumah!! Yes, you can say it -- DA BEARS win again!!

Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions - Lions win by 7 points because of homefield advantage. Last week, the Lions were outplayed by the Vikings and Joey Harrington will definitely be traded or just let go by the end of the season. Harrington looked bad last week so that's why Garcia is the man for the Lions for next couple of years!! As for the Cardinals, Kurt Warner will start yet it will not change anything with the Cardinals. The Cardinals have been a disappointment this year because they have so much talent. Headcoach Dennis Green is not utilizing this talented young team effectively enough so he will be in the hotseat very soon if they do not get a few wins left in the seaon. Yet in this game, the Lions restore the roar in the MotorCity!

Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons - Falcons win because of Michael Vick period!! This was a game that should have featured two of the best teams in the NFC. Yet due to the fact that Packers have lost most of their talent through injury and inexperience, this will not be a good game for Brett. Brett is in a very tough position again trying to keep the Packers respectable. Talk about a professional -- Brett continues to take on all the criticism from the media and continue to give it his all! Yet this is Michael Vick time!! Vick will make the Packers look very bad in this game and Vick will use this game as a highlight film. With Warrick Dunn playing like an All-Pro, the Falcons dominate big time in Georgia Dome!

St. Louis Rams vs Seattle Seahawks - Seahawks win by 14 point because they are playing like Division Champions! It looks now that Headcoach Mike Holmgren got his veterans to elevate their game and the rest of the team has come along for the ride. Hasselbeck and Alexander are playing like All-Pro again and they are dominating. Indeed, Alexander has taken over the league with his performance and HE DOES HAVE THE SPEED!! As for the Rams, they are playing for respectability and trying to keep things together but it is way to late! Seahawks fly big time!!

BY REQUEST, HERE IS FOOTBALL ONE ON ONE PODCAST SHOW ON THE TERRELL OWENS AGAIN -- ENJOY: Football One on One Podcast Show #2

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Football One on One Podcast Show - The Terrell Owens Saga and Suspension

Breaking News - Terrell Owens has just been suspended from the Eagles team for his very recent television interview in which he criticized AGAIN the entire Eagles organization and particularly Donovan McNabb. Enough is enough and the Eagles finally took the situation in their hands and have removed Owens from the team. Football One on One taped a podcast show discussing the Terrell Owens situation a few weeks ago and we were right! Listen to the comments from the entire Football One on One family team of experts giving Terrell the dirt!

Listen to: Podcast Show #2: The Terrell Owens Saga

Week #9 NFL Predictions - Homefield Advantage Edge!!

Week #9 Predictions

Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins - Falcons win by 3 points because it is still the Michael Vick show. Now, this is going to be a better game than alot of experts think. The Dolphins have all of a sudden found a one-two punch with their running attack with Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown. Finally, Headcoach Nick Saban is utilizing this tandem of running backs together to get the most of this Dolphins offense. Even Gus Ferrotte is settling down in his role as starting quarterback. With big play wide receiver Chris Chambers stepping up, the offense is taking it up another level. Then there is the Dolphins defense with my boy Zach Thomas getting in on practically every tackle!! Of course, defensive back Sam Madison will make a play or two in the secondary. With all of this going for Dolphins and homefield advantage, it will still not be enough against the Falcons. If Michael Vick stays healthy, the Falcons will make just enough plays to get this win! Running back Warrick Dunn is also playing at an All-Pro level again. Talk about stepping it up -- Warrick Dunn is truly a warrior. Finally, the tenacious Falcons defense with their improved secondary will bend but not break against the Dolphins wide receivers. This will be a very competitive game and it may just go down to the last few seconds of the game!!

Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots - Patriots win by 1 point because they are still the Champs!! I know what you are thinking and you are right!! The Colts have won all their games, Peyton Manning is breaking all passing records again, and the Colts defense has Dwight Freeney!! The Colt are unstoppable. Indeed, you are correct!! Yet now the Colts scoring machine comes to Gillett stadium in New England and that's where the Colts dominance takes a back seat. As for the Patriots, they are playing with alot of second team players and still have several key plays injured. Yet these are the Patriots and Tom Brady is still the best quarterback in the league!! This is a CLASSIC MATCH UP OF ALL TIME. When the big game is on line, somehow the Patriots find a way to step up. Oh yeah, there is one other thing that I need to mention. It is TEDDY BRUSCHI -- the emotional leader on defense is back and bigger than ever!! I know he can't do everything on defense, but his prescence on the field and experience is infectious and causes his teammates to elevate their game also. If the Patriots can stay in this game early and disrupt the passing attack of Manning early, the Patriots can somehow get this very emotional win by the end. However, if they do not make quick adjustments to Manning arial show, then it could be another long day for the Patriots. Somehow, I like my chances with Brady and the scrappy gang of no-name defensive players of the Patriots!

San Diego Chargers vs New York Jets - Chargers win by 10 points because they are a more talented! The Chargers are no doubt a very talented team and Drew Brees is continually benefitting from this talent. With superstar LaDamian in the backfield, he will showcase his skill big-time in this game. Look for some very long runs by LaDamian in this game!! If it is not LaDamian, then it will be Antonio Gates taking it to the endzone against one of the average defensive backs of the Jets. As for Chargers defense, they should be able to handle Vinny and the Jets in check!! Vinny will redeem himself in this game but it will not be enough. As for the Jets defense, it looks like Ty Law's days are numbered at corner! Watch for Ty to make some special plays in this game because this is the game to step up!! In the end, the Chargers are too talented. Hopefully, Headcoach Marty Schotteheimer will not blow it again!

Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens - Ravens win by 1 point because of homefield advantage. If it wasn't for homefield advantage, I would have definitely selected the Bengals in this game. The Bengals are getting back into stride yet they are still a little shaky now particularly when they should win the games that they should. Technically, the Bengals have a better offensive scheme and better offensive players than the Ravens and their defense have dramatically improved. Carson Palmer is maturing yet he is still susceptible for critical mistakes. That's where I think the Ravens defense will step up big time in this game. The Ravens have absolutely nothing to lose now and my boy Ray Lewis (if he plays) will have this Ravens defense psyched up more than you can imagine!! This is the game that the defense will take over the game! IT'S DESPERATION TIME IN BALTIMORE AND THE FRUSTRATION WILL SHOW!! Yet it will be contained a bit more so watch for more turnovers in this game which will lead to points for the Ravens. As you know, I think Headcoach Brian Billick will get fired this year and actually deserves it (Ouch -- sorry about that Brian Billick!). Yet, my boy Deion (remember Deion) watch for him to make a big play in this game -- it's about time!! Then there is my boy Ed Reed -- he plays a very serious corner and his technique is tight!! With the defense stepping up big time, the Ravens will have the Raven Stadium rockin' and rollin'!

Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns - Browns win by 1 point because of the DOGPOUND!! Although the Browns have been playing some very inconsistent ball, I still give the edge to the Browns. I'm sure Headcoach Crennel doesn't know which team will show up in this game -- the tenacious hard hitting Brown team or the very lathargic offense. Trent Dilfer is a capable quarterback and he does have some capable play makers on offense. In this game, the Brown will go to the running attack with Rueben Droughns and William Green. Wide receiver Braylon Edwards will go against PacMan Jones of the Titans -- this is a good matchup! Oh yeah, my boy Steve McNair will definitely throw at least a couple of touchdowns in this game. Yet it will be the attitude of the Browns and playing for pride which will give the Browns against the Titans younger team!

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers - Steelers win by 3 points because the Packers have lost too many players. Normally, I would pick Brett Favre and the Packers hands-down!! Yet this year has been a very, very tough year for Brett and the Packers. Literally, Brett doesn't have practically any weapons at all so all of the responsibility falls on his shoulders!! This causes Brett to throw too many times thereby too many interceptions. The Steelers defense is just too good and balanced at this time. The blitzing defense of the Steelers with strong safety Troy Polamalu is a force (by the way, Polamalu will make the All-Pro team this year!). Even though big Ben Roethlisberger will not play in this game, veteran quarterback Charlie Batch will make just enough quality plays and control the clock to get the Steelers in the endzone enough. Even though I don't think Cowher is fair coach and easily gets rid of players before their prime, Cowher will get this win luckily again!!

Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Jaguars win by 17 points because they are simply the much better team! The Houston Texans have been a complete disappointment this year and although they beat the Browns last week, their only win of the season will just be that -- their only win! David Carr is a capable quarterback and that is it! On the otherhand, the Jaguars with Leftwich are an improving team that is capable to stop any team in the league. The Jaguars will rebound this week and make this a statement game!! Jaguars all the way!

Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs win by 10 points because of homefield advantage. It looks like the Raiders are on a bit of a roll with a couple of back to back wins yet now they are going against a very hungry and talented team in the Chiefs. Kerry Collins will have his hands full in this game as well as Randy Moss! The Chiefs defense will be max blitzing all throughout this game to disrupt the passing attack and to stop LaMont Jordan's running. Since the Chiefs defense will step up in this game, Trent Green will really challenge the Raiders secondary and go to the X-Factor for the big plays! Oh yeah, Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson rebound with an outstanding running attack and pound the Raiders into the ground! Yes, I said pound the Raiders in Arrowhead Stadium!

New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers - Giants win by 10 points because of a very balanced attack of the GGGGGGGG-Men! It appears that the Giants have truly matured very rapidly with several convincing wins lately and they are starting to separate themselves from the pack. This is a game in which the GGGGGGG-Men take it to the 49ers. Brother Eli is stepping up and making plays. Although his mechanics still need to improve (step up into the pocket and stop throwing going backwards!), Eli is making better decisions. With Tiki having a 200 yard day last week, he will continue his tenacious hard running style. Along with Shockey and Plexico, the GGGGGG-Men take it to the very scrappy 49ers team. The major problem with the 49ers is their quarterback!! Who is going to start in this game? So much for the prize number one pick rookie -- Alex Smith!

Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Redskins - Eagles win by 14 points because they are the much better team! The Eagles must get back on the winning ways and this is the game to make a statement! Although the Redskins will be coming all out against McNabb, the Eagles will be ready! They will have to get Westbrook more involved and then isolate Owens on one of the below average defensive backs of the Redskins! (most likely against Shawn Springs!). By the way, the Eagles defense with middle linebacker Trotter will get revenge against the Redskins offense. Yes, the Eagles defense will be bringing the pain against Brunnel and Clinton Portis!! By the end of the day, Headcoach Gibbs and boy owner Snyder will wonder what happen to this season so fast!! Time for reality to sink in very fast for the Redskins organization!!

Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints - Bears win by 7 points because they can sense a Central division title! Yes, the Bears are elevating their game and this is a game that they are quite capable of winning on the road. Normally, I would not say that they could do this, but Headcoach Lovie Smith got this young Bear team believing in themselves and playing BEAR football!! Quarterback Kyle Orton continues to impress everyone and most likely will get top rookie honors by the end of the season. With Muhammad making clutch catches and becoming even more of an all-pro, DA BEARS will take it to the confused Saints team. Of course on defense, the Bears have Mr. Brian Urlacher -- headed for another Pro-Ball season -- who has the defense flying around and causing multiple turnovers. I really like how they scheme their defense by rotating the safeties around and coming on the deep delayed safety blitzes!! It's unpredictable yet very effective. They will get to quarterback Aaron Brooks and cause multiple turnovers!! In the end, DA BEARS will win!!

Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings - Lions win by 3 points because Culpepper is out for the Vikings for the rest of the season!! Just when I thought the Lions were coming together, they lose a critical game last week. Well, this week they will put it together just enough to beat the Vikings. It looks like Mariucci will go to Harrington as starting quarterback -- which I do not agree with!! If Harrington blows this one, it means he will traded by the end of the season so this is make or break for Harrington!! Simple as that!!

Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Bucs -- Panthers win by 7 points because they have more offense and Steve Smith! Thus far, Smith has been the total offense for the Panthers. The only thing Jake Delhomme needs to do is to get the ball in Smith's hands! After that, Smith dominates and scores!! The Panthers defense is outstanding as well as the Bucs!! Indeed the Bucs defense will step it up BIG TIME IN THIS GAME. This will be a classic game. Yet the big uncertainty for the Bucs is the quarterback position. Will it be Sims or newly acquired Rattay? Whichever the case, it will not be enough for this very crucial game. Yet don't count out Headcoach Jon "Chucky" Gruden!! This is a game to watch!! Serious hitting in this game!!

Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals - Seahawks win by 10 points because they are the better team and they have been playing better on the road. In the past, you really couldn't say this about a Seahawk team yet now with maturity, the Seahawks are finding a way to win on the road. Quarterback Hasselbeck and Shaun Alexander are leading this team all the way to the playoffs! As for Headcoach Dennis Green, his young Cardinal team still makes too many mistakes and need some new leadership! Indeed they will play very well in this game and make it a very competitive game. Of course, I am really excited about their wide receivers -- Boldin and Fitzgerald -- but it will not be enough again!! Someone else needs to step up for the Cardinals!

NOW ENJOY THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND!! I KNOW THAT I WILL!!