Week #17 NFL Predictions and Bringing in the New Year 2006 with Make It Funky!

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Week #17 Predictions

Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets - Bills win because of a revitalized attitude with Kelly Holcomb! Indeed the Bills are a difficult team to figure out this season and this game will be an example of their season. Last week, the Bills played the Bengals exceptionally well and simply out-played them. With Sam Wyche as the offensive coordinator, he knew exactly how to exploit the Bengals. In this game, the Bills will do the same -- they will be innovative on offense with McGahee and Eric Moulds and then with Kelly Holcomb stepping up as the true veteran, quality quarterback that they need! As for the Bills defense, they will automatically step up with Troy Vincent -- still playing solid free safety position and Lawyer Malloy bringing the physical game. As for the Jets, this is the last game for Herman Edwards as Headcoach because he is burnt out from the New York media and now he realizes the Jets have NO TALENT on their team! This will also be the last games for VINNY TESTEVERDE AND TY LAW!! Yes, it's time for the LAW TO BE RETIRED (Even though he looked good against the Patriots getting that interception from Tom Brady and running for a touchdown -- Do it Ty!).

Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots - Patriots win because they are the Patriots -- simple as that!! Indeed the Dolphins have brought back some respectability to their team and Headcoach Saban should be recognized for his coaching ability. Did you see that even Ricky Williams is running effectively now!! Yet the Dolphins now have to face a focused Patriots teams. The Patriots have their Playoff face on and particularly Headcoach Bill Belichick!! Belichick is determined to get the most out of this team and he is mentally SCHEMING for the playoffs right now!! Although it will be a great challenge, Belichick is still the man for SCHEMING AN OFFENSE AND DEFENSE against any opponent. Fortunately, for the Patriots and of course my boy Tom Brady, they are getting back in the groove just in time. As with all seasons, it is final third of the season which matters most!! All in all, the Patriots will be ready for the playoffs!

Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns - Browns win because they are playing in Cleveland simple as that! Well, the Ravens are finally putting together a few decent wins! Quarterback Kyle Boller appears to have solidified his position as starting and returning quarterback next year also!! In addition, even Headcoach Brian Billick received a renewal of his contract to return next year!! Well all of that is good and fine for NOW!! The Ravens are still a one-dimensional team as long as Boller is the quarterback as well as Billick is the headcoach!! This team is still SUBPAR AND HAVE NO IMAGINATION ON OFFENSE!! Since this is the last game of the year, the Ravens will come out very hard to impress the Cleveland fans. However, the real Browns will come to play on this last game as well!! Although the Browns rookie quarterback is no match, it will be the rest of the Browns team that will come to play for respect and give the Ravens and Brian Billick something to think about during the off-season. Oh yeah, my boy DEION SANDERS WILL PLAY HIS LAST GAME AND RETIRE AFTER THIS YEAR. PRIME TIME DEION WAS THE BEST CORNERBACK IN THE LEAGUE DURING HIS PRIME WITHOUT A DOUBT!! THANKS DEION FOR SKILLS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT!!

Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs win by 14 points because of the Vermeil factor! It looks like the heat is on Vermeil and his coaching staff by the end of the season so that's why I think the Chiefs will play very well in this game. The Chiefs have returned to their power running game with Larry Johnson and that's what they needed to do all along. Too bad, it's too late and Vermeil and the coaching staff will pay the price for it. What's going to happen in the off-season for this team is your guess too! Yet, Vermeil must take the heat for this one because this is a very talented Chiefs team and there is no reason why they should not be going to the playoffs. As for the Bengals, oh well here we go again. The Bengals have bought into the Cincinnati hype and now are not playing like they used to. This is exactly what happens to a number of Bengals teams in the past. The Bengals must come out and play well in this game because it does carry over to the playoffs. Headcoach Marvin Lewis is very worried about his team's psychic and he knows that it will hurt them in the end if they don't get all the distractions taken care of!

Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers win by 20 points because the Steel is ready for the playoffs! Talk about an easy schedule for the Steelers, this is the one!! The Steelers finished the seasons with 3 subpar teams and now have gained the momentum back into the playoffs. This is exactly what Headcoach Bill Cowher anticipated. The Steelers will rest some key players but they are definitely in the right attitude to make the run deep into the playoffs!! As for the Lions, quarterback Joey Harrington needs to show his stuff on the road and just maybe another team will be interested in him next year. The Lions will need to make major changes in the off-season and fortunately Harrington is the start. In fact, the first one who needs to leave the organization is what the fans of Detroit say -- FIRE MILLAN!!

Houston Texans vs San Francisco 49ers - 49ers win by 7 points because they playing at home and for pride. Wow, is this game for the worst record in the league or what? The Texans have been completely disappointing and Headcoach Don Capers should be fired! There are too many veterans on this team and they have had enough time!! David Carr needs to sit for a year and learn from a veteran quarterback! As for the 49ers, they are coming around and playing with an attitude! I like what I see with the 49ers and they have good young talent! Watch for them to bring in some quality veterans during the off-season in order to elevate their team faster!!

Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts - Colts win by 10 points even with their 2nd and 3rd string players. Wow, talk about a very emotional rollercoaster ride for the Colts. You gotta feel really sorry for them with the events surrounding Tony Dungy and his family. Then right before that tragic loss, they loss their chance for a perfect season. The only thing you can do in a situation like this is TO TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME!! What effect these events will have on the Colts playoff season, only time will tell! As for the Cardinals, Headcoach Dennis Green needs help on offense and defense! He has a very talented young team but they need veteran leadership! Let's hope that Green takes it easy during the offseason because he doesn't look too good these days!

Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Jaguars win by 14 points because they are headed to the playoffs. The Jaguars have been steadily elevating their game and it looks like they are putting it together. I like what I see with the Jaguars and they are constantly being underestimated. As for the Titans, this is the very last game for my boy STEVE MCNAIR in a Titan uniform. MCNAIR IS STILL THE MAN and should end up on a quality team that needs a top-notched quarterback -- like Cleveland Browns or Detroit Lions!!

Denver Broncos vs San Diego Chargers - Chargers win by 10 points because the Broncos will play their starters -- simple as that! Now that the Broncos are the divisional champion, they do not need this game. Thus, they will rest their major starters including Anderson so that he can be fresh for the playoffs. As for the Chargers, Headcoach Schotteiheimer talked too much stuff at the beginning of the season and now his talented team is sitting out of the playoffs. This is an embarrassement for this organization. All-Pro LaDanian Thomlinson doesn't deserve this but what can he do! As usual, Marty will promise alot during the off-season but will he deliver? Time will tell!!

New York Giants vs Oakland Raiders - Giants win by 14 points because they need this win to make it to the playoffs!! This is a very big game for the GGGGGGMen who are blowing it at the end of the season. Despite all the individual accomplishments during the season, the GGGGGGMen are struggling big time. Is it Eli Manning fault? Yes, it is partially but I would have to say it is more coaching than anything!! Headcoach Tom Coughlin needs to use his talented team and stop being ultra conservative. If he plays conservative in this game, the Raiders will take it!! As for the Raiders.....ugggggggg -- lots of work in the off-season and Norv Turner will need to get rid of alot of veteran players including Kerry Collins!

St. Louis Rams vs Dallas Cowboys -- Cowboys win by 14 points and somehow but miss the playoffs!! Yes, the Cowboys looked pretty good at the beginning of the season but lost focus in the middle and at the end. Will Drew Bledsoe be back -- yes!! Will Keyshawn Johnson be back -- Yes!! Will Bill Parcells be back --- NO!! That's right -- watch for Bill Parcells to RETIRE and for Jimmy Jones to bring back HEADCOACH JIMMY JOHNSON!! THAT'S RIGHT -- YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST -- JIMMY JOHNSON IS RETURNING TO THE COWBOYS NEXT SEASON!! You know how the Texas does everything big -- well this will be a big one. Now you can say -- HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS -- WITH Headocoach Jimmy Johnson!! By the way, my boy Marshall Faulk will not retire and will show up with another team next year!! The Marshall Plan continues!

Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles -- Eagles win by 3 points because they want to be a spoiler to the Redskins!! Wow, what a critical game for the Redskins and Headcoach Joe Gibbs. Somehow, they have been fortunate that the other eastern conference teams have faultered and now they are in the driver's seat. Well, here comes the Eagles without McNabb and Owens and they will bring the PAIN!! The Redskins are playing very confident but they haven't played a mad and Eastcoast team like the PHILLY EAGLES!! YES, THE EAGLES AND PHILLY FANS WITH THEIR PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS will be ready for Joe Gibbs' over-hyped Redskins team!! The one player who will get the most revenge in this game is JEREMIAH TROTTER (former Redskins who was dumped). This will be a very physical game and now with Patrick Ramsey getting the start for the Redskins -- watch for Philly to deliver the pain via Trotter and Brian Dawkins!!

Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings - Vikings win by 3 points because they will deliver a message to these Bears!! Will the Vikings players play for Headcoach Mike Tice in perhaps his final game -- I think they will!! The Vikings surprised everyone, including me, on how they turned their season around so fast. Unfortunately, they are not going to make the playoffs and the DAAAABears will. There is enough pride still left on the Vikings team to deliver a message to the Bears and others -- the Vikings have talent and can still bring their A game. By far, the MVPs for the Vikings are Koren Robinson (WR) and my boy Brad Johnson!!

Seattle Seahawks vs Green Bay Packers - Packers win by 3 points because the Seahawks will rest most of their players and Headcoach Holmgren will tell his players to let Brett to get off!! Talk about an irony of a game, this one is it!! Ex-Packer Coach Mike Holmgren faces his former team and Brett Favre with all the controversy surrounding Brett and his new press conference regarding his future!! By the way, BRETT WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR AND DESERVES TO COMEBACK AS A STARTER TO FINISH HIS CAREER -- SIMPLE AS THAT!! Watch out for the Seahawks and Holmgren to represent the NFC in the SUPERBOWL -- They are that Good with Stephen Alexander!!

Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons - Falcons win by 14 points because they are mad and out of the playoffs!! The over-hyped Falcons and Michael Vick are out of the playoffs and feel very embarrassed (and they should!!). Headcoach Jim Mora Jr. needs to get a hold of this team but he can't. The media and the aura of Vick will not comply with his philosophy!! As for the Panthers, they need to diversify and use their talent much more if they are going to do anything in the playoffs (that's if they make it!!)

New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Bucs - Bucs win by 20 points because the Saints are imploding again and DON'T CARE! This will be an example of a team, coaches and players who do not care about this game. It's too bad what happened to New Orleans and the people of New Orleans -- simply tragic. Yet there will not be any sympathy for this team during the off-season as well as this game. The Bucs and Jon Chucky Gruden will get this win and make the playoffs!!

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Sorrow for Dungy, Week #16 NFL Predictions & Football One on One Music - Make It Funky!

Our Heartfelt Sorrow for Tony Dungy, the Dungy Family and the Colts organization for the loss of his son.

Week #16 Predictions

Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals - Bengals win by 17 points because the Bills have given up and the Bengals are preparing for the playoffs!! Yes, Marvin Lewis has his team elevating at the right time and everyone is doing their part now!! It's not just a couple of players elevating their game, it is now everyone is elevating their game. From Carson Palmer to Rudi Johnson and even to Tory James, the Bengals are in the upper-tier of the AFC. As for the Bills, their problems revolve inside the organization. In fact, they IMPLODED in the middle of the season and now it looks like MAJOR changes will happen to this team in the offseason!! Watch for Eric Moulds to leave the team as well as other named players!! In addition, the coaching will have to go through drastic changes and yes -- Sam Wyche -- Ex-Bengals coach -- will leave the organization and headed to a Headcoaching job in the NFL next year! If Sam doesn't get a Headcoaching job next year - watch for him to be take the Headcoaching job here in Buffalo!! As for this game, it's all in the Bengals Jungle!!

Tennessee Titans vs Miami Dolphins - Dolphins win by 14 points because they are believing in themselves and now have a strategy -- offensively and defensively!! Whichever quarterback starts or plays the longest (either Gus Ferrotte and Sage Rosenfeld), the Dolphins have weapons on offense that have stepped up and their defense continues to bring the pain with Zach Thomas, Jason Taylor and Keven Carter!! The Dolphins will rolll in this game. As for the Titans, these are the last few days for STEVE MCNAIR in a Titans uniform!! Believe me, Steve is ready for a move to a new team so do not be surprised to see him Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints or the St. Louis Rams!! Yes, my boy McNair will find a good young team to make his final run to the Superbowl!!

New England Patriots vs New York Jets - Patriots win by 10 points because the Jets are finishing out the season! Now that the Patriots are getting healthier and several players have returned, the Patriots look poised to make a solid run to finish out the season. This game is particularly special because it will be the last MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME ON ABC! THE 25 YEAR TRADITION IS COMING TO AN END SO WATCH FOR ALL THE BIG PUBLICITY AND THE CEREMONIAL FINALE OF MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!! Yes, Tom Brady is officially back in the groove! By the way, Brady made the AFC All-Pro team again -- need I say more!

Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens - Ravens win by 1 point because the Ravens defense will make another statement. Last Monday night, the Ravens defense shut down Brett Favre so they will most likely be feeling pretty good about themselves. Yet these are the Vikings and the Vikings are far superior than the Packers. The Vikings will be ready for this game yet it will be the Ravens defense and my boy DEION SANDERS who will continue to elevate the defense in his last 2 games before he retires! As for Brad Johnson of the Vikings, he will still execute but it will far more difficult against this Ravens' defense. Finally, there is Kyle Boller. Yes, he had a great game against the Packers but this week will be a different story! He is under the microscope so let's see how he performs!

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns - Browns win by 3 points because of their defense. Yes the Browns and not the Steelers. This is one of my UPSET SPECIALS!!. It's a classic matchup between these two teams and there is no love lost in this game. The Steelers will be physical and run the ball again and again because of the elements. The Browns will be physical and run the ball again and again because of the elements also. Yet the Steelers willl somehow get the edge with their defense causing a turnover on the young Cleveland Browns quarterback. Big Ben Roethlisberger better be careful and not injury his thumb anymore because it may get seriously damaged in this game. All in all, the Browns and the Dogpound of the Cleveland stadium will be in good form!!! Watch out for the dogs in this potential upset on lake Erie!

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans - Jaguars win by 7 points because they are more talented. The Jaguars still have a very slim chance to make the playoffs so they will play like its a major playoff game. As for the Texans, they are playing hard yet there is not much to play for! Indeed, this is probably one of least watched games on the schedule. Not much excitement here otherthan watching how Headcoach Jack DelRio will get his players jacked up for this game on the sideline and the fact that Headcoach Don Capers is looking over his shoulders at the new Headcoach for the Texans next year -- Dan Reeves -- who happens to live in Houston and now the consultant. Hummmmm..... this seems interesting for Dan Reeves!

Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks - Seahawks win by 10 points because they are more focused than the Colts. Wow, what a week for the Colts. Not only do they lose their first game last week, but now the tragedy that happened to Tony Dungy's family, definitely puts everything into perspective!! The entire league is sadden for Dungy's loss and he will not be around at all for this game. Yet the Colts will definitely be playing with alot of emotion for Tony. Yet with all the time committed to this story and the adjustments that the rest of the team will have to endure, will give the Seahawks the edge in this game. Some say this maybe the matchup for the upcoming Superbowl -- it just maybe! Again, our heartfelt sorrow goes to the Tony Dungy, the Dungy family and the entire Colts organization!!

Oakland Raiders vs Denver Broncos - Broncos win by 17 points because the Broncos are more than ready for the playoffs! Talk about two team going in the opposite direction! The Raiders are going absolutely nowhere and the team is imploding!! Headcoach Norv Turner has completely lost control of this team and now their star running back LaMont Jordan is out!! As for the Broncos, Headcoach Shanahan has this team fine tuned and are making a serious run for the AFC Championship game. Oh yeah, watch for my boy CHAMP BAILEY -- I mean -- ALL-PRO CHAMP BAILEY -- to get another interception and plenty of TV time!! Do it CHAMP!!
San Diego Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs - Chargers win by 14 points because they will make the playoffs as a wild-card team!! The Chargers need this game more than the Chiefs and they will make a statement in this game with LaDanian and Antonio Gates and the Chargers defense. As for Trent Green, Larry Johnson and Gonzalez of the Chiefs, they will definitely play their A game. Yet it will be the Chiefs defense that will disappoint them again with poor, poor tackling and execution. I hate to say this, but this looks like the end for Headcoach Dick Vermeil. His emotions are fried and I don't think he can take another season not making the playoffs!! Thanks coach Vermeil for the excitement and professional attitude as a Headcoach. You are definitely a classy coach!

Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers - Cowboys win by 3 points because of Headcoach Parcells! This is a very big game for both teams but I think it will be the Cowboys who will come out the winner. Because of the Cowboys loss last week, they are desperate to get into the playoffs and they have to face a very good Panthers team. However the Panthers still play very conservative and Jake Delhomme still hasn't proven to me that he is an elite quarterback. Watch for turnovers and execution by the special teams to win this one for the Cowboys!
New York Giants vs Washington Redskins - Giants win by 7 points because they are the better team. Yes, the Redskins are still feelin' good about their win last week against the Cowboys, but here are the GGGGGGGGG-Men! Eli, Shockey and of course -- Tiki Barber -- will be more than ready for this game and be more than prepared for the blitzing defense of the Redskins!! Oh yeah, don't forget about the tenacious defense of the Giants going against Brunnel who is somehow still getting away with poor playing. Will someone put a decent hit on this guy! Brunnel will execute for the most part yet the Giants defense will shut down Portis and cause at least two turnovers with Brunnel. In the end, the GGGGGGGG-Men will find a way to win at FedEx field in Washington!

Phildadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals - Cardinals win by 3 points because they will make a statement in this game. These are the last days for backup quarterback Jake McCowen and it looks like he will be better prepared to perform in this game. The Cardinals simply have too many weapons in this game and they have nothing to lose. This is one of my upset specials and my boy Anquain Boldin will show the Eagles defense -- why he is a Superstar in this league -- AND ALL-PRO!!

Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers - Bears win by 10 points because they are going to the playoffs!! Talk about a crazy week for the Packers and Brett Favre. Is this the end for Brett -- ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Yes Brett needs to improve his play and not throw as many interceptions, yet this is a team wide problem!! Brett will come out and play his best in this game and make this a very competitive game. Yet it will be Lovie Smith's Bear team that will simply outperform this Packer team. DDDDDDDDAAAAAA Bears are just too talented not to win this game! As for the speculation on Brett -- BRETT DESERVES TO DO WHATEVER BRETT WANTS TO DO -- HE IS STILL A CHAMPION!!

Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints - Saints win by 7 points because they are playing somewhere close to home. Talk about a lousy game -- yet both teams are going through drastic changes now and particularly doing the offseason. Headcoach Haslett will be with a new team next year -- GUARRRRANTEEEE!! He doesn't deserve this type of treatment even though I'm not the biggest fan of Haslett. Aaron Brooks will be out of here. As for the Lions -- they are a complete disappointment and McMillan will be fired as well!!

Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Bucs - Bucs win by 14 points because they are the better team. The Bucs are still playing great football and Headcoach Jon Gruden has not allowed them to think any less of themselves after the big time loss from the Patriots last week! Cadillac will run very effectively in this game and get at least 2 touchdowns!! Quarterback Sims will settle back down and execute to Joey Galloway. As for Michael Vick, teams have figured him out. He doesn't play well outside the dome (particularly in cold weather!) In this game, the Bucs defense particularly Derrick Brooks, will put a hurtin' on Vick as well as Ronde Barber (All - Pro!!) will do some damage -- another interception. In the end, Vick will faulter again and the Bucs and Chucky Gruden will have his Chucky smile on AGAIN!!

San Francisco 49ers vs St. Louis Rams - Rams win by 20 points because the 49ers stink!! These are the last days for my boy MARSHALL FAULK AND THE MARSHALL PLAN so watch for Marshall to score a couple of touchdowns and show his still loyal fans that he still has alot of ability left! Marshall is a classy guy who and outstanding running back who will be in the HALL OF FAME after five years of his retirement. Marshall brought alot of excitement to the Rams, a Championship and put the Indianapolis Colts on the map when he played for them. Yes, THE MARSHALL PLAN IS STILL IN EFFECT -- THANKS MARSHALL!!

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Week # 15: NFL Predictions and Make It Funky!

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Week #15 Predictions

Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills - Broncos win by 7 points because they are a team on a mission! The Broncos are managing wins week by week and now they are in the driver's seat. Headcoach Mike Shanahan can go to several players to step up now in the season and not just one person. This week, it will be the running attack again because of the weather conditions will prevent much passing. So Jake Plummer will not have to throw much yet just rely on the running of Mike Anderson, Tatum Bell and of course Ron Dayne!! On defense, need I say anything more on my boy CHAMP BAILEY -- HE GOT ANOTHER INTERCEPTION LAST WEEK AND HAS COMPLETELY ELEVATED HIS GAME TO A COMPLETE DIFFERENT LEVEL -- HE IS ALSO GETTING PLENTY OF JUST AIR-TIME!! As for the Bills, J.P. Losman is not the answer as well as the entire Bill organization is in disarray!! Talk about a demise -- wow!! Although the Bills will play hard in this game, the Broncos find another way to get a win!!

New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins - Dolphins win by 14 points because they are on a mini-roll and believing in themselves. Wow, what a couple of wins the past weeks for the Dolphins!! The win last week against the Chargers was phenomenial and a heart-breaker for the Chargers. Yet this Nick Saban team have skilled players who are finally playing like professionals and using their skills!! The running attack is back as well as big play wide receiver Chris Chambers!! As for the defense, Aaron Taylor and Zach Thomas are bring the pressure and pain!! You gotta like how they are putting this team chemistry together. The Jets are barely solid and they will run into a buzz saw against these very hot Dolphins!!

Tampa Bay Bucs vs New England Patriots - Patriots win by 7 points because of homefield advantage and the team is getting healthier! Talk about an emotional win last week for the Patriots and the Bucs. The Bucs get a major win against the Panthers and the Patriots pounded the Bills in Buffalo. So both teams are feeling very good about themselves. As for the Bucs, Jon Gruden planned a masterful game plan against the Panthers last week and will try to do it this week against the Patriots yet these are the Patriots and not the Panthers!! So Cadillac Williams will get the ball alot and attempt to run inside the tackles. In fact, Cadillac will get it going a bit, but the Patriots defense and of course Bruschi will put a stop on the Cadillac! The Patriots defense will also place additional pressure on Sims to cause him to throw a couple of interceptions. This is the game in which the Patriots secondary will have to make some plays and key turnovers. It is about time for them. Oh yeah, on offense, Tom Brady who looked like he had fun last week will return to business-as-usual and execute!! Corey Dillon is back as well as Faulk and Troy Brown!! Headcoach Bill Bellichick is feeling a little better about this game but he knows it will come down to which team has the best scheme and prep!! Yet this one will be determined by the elements -- it's good to play this game in New England when the weather is cold for a warm weather team like the Bucs!! Give me the Patriots in Decemeber any time!!

Green Bay Packers vs Baltimore Ravens - Packers win by 3 points because of Brett Favre! I will take Brett Favre even with the poor level of play by the rest of the Packer team over Kyle Boller any day of the week!! Indeed, Brett and the Packer team are not playing well this season and numerous changes will occur in the off-season! Yet the discovery of running back Gato brings their running attack up another level. Although the Ravens will key on Gato and shut him down for the most part, Brett will find a way to move the ball down the field in crucial situations! As for Kyle Boller, did you see his bonehead plays last week. He forced the ball into coverage so many times and one in particular right before half-time, made Headcoach Brian Billick turn sick on the sidelines! This kid and I do mean kid has not matured at all!! Yes, he may have a decent arm, but his decision making ability is below poor and should not be playing in professional football. He should be sitting the bench and after this year, he will be sitting the bench here or elsewhere!! As the Ravens defense, they are playing much better!! Have you seen my boy Deion Sanders play so much? He is even making so serious tackles also!! Well in the end, there is not much to play for in this game but pride so I have to go with Favre and the Packers!

Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions - Bengals win by 14 points because they are preparing to go deep into the playoffs! These last few games for the Bengals are crucial if they want to keep their lead in the AFC North. Last week's game against the Browns showed how a rivalry can make games close. Well, this game have a number of familiar faces playing on both sides of the ball. For instance, the Lions will have Jeff Garcia starting at quarterback -- just last year he was with the Browns and that was a natural rivalry. Garcia knows the Bengals and will attempt to capitalize on their weaknesses. Yet it will be the Bengals team that will set the tone in this game. Carson Palmer will play better as will Rudi Johnson. Of course, Chad Johnson will get his 2 touchdowns in this game so that he can do some spectacular endzone entertainment! With all the turmoil still in Detroit, watch for the organization to continue to implode!! Headcoach Dick Jauron is definitely not the answer and any coach in the right mind that will come their will need complete control of the organization - -- and we all know that doesn't happen with the Lions and the owners -- the Ford family. So the only conclusion will be to get rid of fire Matt Millan by the end!! That is a solution for the demise of the roar in Ford Field.

Cleveland Browns vs Oakland Raiders - Raiders win by 14 points because they need to save Headcoach Turner's respect and potential job!! Both of these teams are in drastic transition. As for the Browns, they know that they have a long way to go because of new Headcoach Romeo Crennel. Yet the Browns have been playing some very competitive ball with the rookie quarterback! As for the Raiders, Headcoach Norv Turner is still trying to figure out what type of team this is. It definitely will not go anywhere with Tuiosasopo! Did you see how bad he looked last week!! Wow -- that's bad!!! So hopefully, the Raiders will return with Kerry Collins (which is not saying much either) to show an impressive game. As for Randy Moss, he has been disappointed with the entire organization and coaching staff!! Don't be surprised if Randy decides to sit out a year after this fiasaco!

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings - Vikings win by 3 points because they on a serious roll and have a good chance to make the playoffs!! Talk about a match-up now!! The Steelers returned to the running game with the Jerome Bettis and pounded the Bears defense. Well, they are going to try to do the same this week, but they will not be successful!! The Vikings defense will step up and contain the running game while also challenging my boy Big Ben into some errant throws! That's how the Vikings have been winning for 8 straight games and this will be another win. The Comeback player of the year -- Brad Johnson -- is efficient and experience to overcome the Steelers blitzing defense. Oh yeah, watch for Koren Robinson to score another crucial touchdown. This is a classic game and the Vikings will take it by the end!

Arizona Cardinals vs Houston Texans - Texans win by 3 points because they are playing at home. Well, they may just give this game up since they are will most likely have the chance to get Reggie Bush - recent Heisman Trophy winner!! Talk about a game that has different consequences -- they are not playing to win but to LOSE! Who cares about this game? It's a sad situation all around and the Texans coaching staff needs to be fired and retooled!

San Francisco 49ers vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Jaguars win by 24 points because the 49ers are that bad!! Yes, this will be a complete blow out because the 49ers are winding up their year in total confusion whereas the Jaguars still have a shot to make the playoffs. The Jaguars are a quality team that just need so definite leadership and playmakers on a consistent basis. This day they will crush the 49ers and Alex Smith!!

Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans - Seahawks win by 14 points because they are making a run for the top team in the NFC. Talk about a complete turnaround with the Seahawks, it is this year with Headcoach Mike Holmgren getting this team to play at another level. The Seahawks have proven that they are a championship quality team and they will prove it in this game. Shaun Alexander is deceptively fast and will have another good rushing day. Hasselbeck will have some problems in this game just because of the blitzing that occurs with the Titans team. In addition, watch out for the Titans defense to make it extra hard on Hasselbeck including PacMan Jones!! By the way, Steve McNair will be ready for this game as well. Yet in the end, the Seahawks are on a roll and will take this game.

Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Giants - Giants win by 7 points because of homefield advantage and GGGGGGMen tradition. This will be a classic game and will go down to which team wants it the most. Both teams need this win badly! The Chiefs lost last week against the Cowboys in a thriller and now they will lose this one against the Giants!! Trent Green is playing very well and Larry Johnson has completely taken over the running attack. Oh yeah, there is still Tony Gonzalez. Yet the GGGGGMen will shut down the Gonzalez and try to get Larry Johnson to run to the edges. The Giants will be successful in their defensive gameplan so it will be up to the offense and Eli to take it from there. Of course, he will make just enough plays!! The main objective for the Giants offense is to mix up the plays -- running with Tiki and throwing to Shockey !! Shockey will have a spectacular day!! So yes it will be the GGGGGMen to stop the Chiefs in the end -- even the X factor will be contained!

San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts - Colts win by 17 points because it is THEIR DESTINY!! What can you say about this game? For one, Drew Brees is coming back to the state of Indiana where he was the Purdue Boilermakers quarterback so you know there will be plenty of Drew Brees fans in the RCA dome! In addition, ALL-WORLD LaDanian Tomlinson will try to run wild on the astro turf! Unfortunately, he and Drew Brees are playing the HOTTEST TEAM in the league in the Colts. They have an answer to every team and the Chargers will be another victim. PEYTON, HARRISON, PEYTON HARRISON AND PEYTON HARRISON is enough!! That's it (with a very solid defense of course!) and chaulk this up to the masterful Headcoach Tony Dungy!! Obviously, he is the COACH OF THE YEAR -- TONY DUNGY!!
Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins - Cowboys win by 3 points because the Redskins tend to play poorly at home!! Talk about another rivalry -- this one is it and this one DETERMINES THE NFC EAST LEADERS!! Everything is on line so I have to go with the better coaching and that is Headcoach Bill Parcells and not Joe Gibbs and his staff!! Will Drew Bledsoe make enough plays -- I think so! Of course, the Redskins defense will cause alot of disruption yet I think that Parcells will have something planned for that blitzing defense!! In the end, FEDEX field will become another embarrassement for the Redskins organization. I can't believe that I'm saying this but -- HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!

Philadelphia Eagles vs St. Louis Rams - Rams win by 10 points because they are playing at home and Westbrook is gone for the season for the Eagles. With Westbrook loss, the Eagles virtually have no major offensive threat at all! Can McMahon do the job? He is capable, but he has no supporting cast. The Rams will take this one on the fast turf and watch for Issacc Bruuuuuce and Tory Holt to score several touchdowns. Oh yeah, watch for my boy Marshall Faulk to score one his last touchdowns for the Rams organization. The MARSHALL PLAN IS STILL BETTER THAN STEVEN JACKSON ANY TIME!!

Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears- Bears win by 14 points because they are playing in Soldier Field and these are DAAAAAABEARS!! The Bears are not feeling too good about themselves this past week after they got beaten by the Steelers, particularly Urlacher (Ouchh... did you see that run by Bettis over Urlacher!!) So now the Bears will take their frustration out on Michael Vick and company! Yes, Vick will have to perform in the cold weather and snow of Chicago!! Vick will NOT last in this game because he doesn't handle cold weather well and the Bears defense is MAD!!! This will be a brutal game on both sides of the scrimmage!! Kyle Orton will have to step up and I believe he will. Watch for Headcoach Lovie Smith to get back to Bear football!! That's what it's all about in December -- BEAR FOOTBALL!!

Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints - Panthers win by 14 points because the NFL league is against the Saints!! What is going on with the league and the Saints. Every week, the Saints are getting poor officiating and the league is giving Headcoach Hasslett a very tough time!! Well, when you have this type of response from the league and their ownership, the Saints will continue to struggle. As for the Panthers, they need to rebound and this is a great game for them and Jake Delhomme to get back some of his confidence!! The Panthers will step up in this game!!

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Week #14 Predictions

New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills - Patriots win by 7 points because they are still the Champions. That's right, the Patriots are still the Champions and I'm sticking with them. I know what you are saying and I agree -- they are not hardly the same team like last year's team. Yet some of the starters like Dillon and Faulk are finally getting healthier and will be getting back into the groove. With the return of key personnel and with Tom Brady settling down a bit, Headcoach Billichick is feeling much better. This game against the Bills will be a dog-fight because the Bills will be ready for the Patriots. In fact, the Bills experienced a very tough loss last week against the Dolphins and will be out for revenge. In the end, however, the Patriots will find their Championship stride once again.

Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers - Chargers win by 17 points because they are starting to elevate to the next level -- elite Playoff team! Now that Headcoach Marty Schotenheimer realizes that he has to get the ball in LaDanian hands, the Chargers are taking control of games!! LaDanian is playing in a completely different level which causes the rest of the team to elevate their game. Drew Brees is throwing more to Antonio Gates and it is paying dividends!! Additionally, the Chargers defense has stepped up! As for the Dolphins, they are playing much better and last week they played exceptionally well behind Sage Rosenfeld who orchestrated a comeback win against the Bills! The Dolphins are no longer a slouch of a team. They can be competitive and I think they will put a very good effort forward. Yet the Chargers are preparing for the next level and LaDanian is the BEST BACK IN THE LEAGUE BY FAR!! IN FACT, HE IS HALL OF FAME RIGHT NOW!!

Oakland Raiders vs New York Jets - Jets win by 7 points because they will play with that Jet Pride and for the homefield advantage. Yes, this has not been a good year at all for either teams so this game will come down to pride. What's a stake -- absolutely nothing but pride. As for the Raiders, LaMont Jordan comes back to New York where he was the back up to Curtis Martin for several years. Now he is the featured running back with Oakland and you know he will be ready for this game!! What can I say for the rest of the Raiders team -- dull and boring!! Even Randy Moss looks like he doesn't belong in that Raider uniform!! Don't be surprised to hear that Randy (in the offseason) start to evaluate his stay with Raiders organization and think about going elsewhere!! THAT'S RIGHT -- YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!! Overall, the Jets will rise up in this game and perform for Headcoach Herman Edwards and get the needed win that they deserve!!

Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos -- Broncos win by 17 points because they are playing at home (MILE HIGH) and are mad!! The Broncos are mad because of last week's poorly officiated game against the Chiefs!! Well, this week they will not have to worry about the refs because the Broncos will simply control this game from start to finish!! The Broncos defense including Ian Gold, Jon Lynch and yes my boy CHAMP BAILEY (I know he is my relative!) who is at the TOP OF HIS GAME AND WILL ALSO GET ANOTHER INTECEPTION AND PLENTY OF TV TIME!! The Broncos defense are playing much better as well as Jake Plummer and the offense. I would like to see them use more of Ron Dayne in crucial running situations because he is still the Man with a Heisman!! Oh yeah, my boy Rod Smith will go one on one with Deion and this will be a classic matchup!! Watch for sparks to fly and even my boy Deion Sanders (who has been playing much more lately -- practically on every down) may even get an interception. In the end, however, it will be the Broncos system that will get to Kyle Boller and frustrate Head Coach Brian Billick once again!!

Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals -- Bengals win by 14 points because they have arrived to the next level of ELITE TEAMS!! Yes, Headcoach Marvin Lewis has turned this team around completely with their win last week against the Steelers!! That win has propelled the Bengals to another level in which they are more than ready for. Carson Palmer continues to impress the national media even though we knew that he was All-Pro status before last week. Now that Rudi, Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh have elevated their game and emotions, the Bengals are ready to go to AFC Championship game. Yet this Ohio rivalvry will be a good one still. Yes don't count out the Browns in not providing a hard hitting game! The Browns will still bring it with their rookie quarterback starting -- Charlie Frye. Nonetheless, the Bengals win this game hands down in the jungle!!

Chicago Bears vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Bears win by 3 points because they have the better defense - simple as that! Wow, what a turnaround for the Bears and the downward turn for the Steelers! DAAAAAA....BEARS are definitely on a roll with Kyle Orton and their fantastic defense lead by you know who --- Brian Urlacher! But it is not Urlacher who is doing the damage. It is their defensive ends Tommy Harris and Adewale Ogunleye! These two defensive ends will put a hurtin' on Big Ben Roethlisberger! Yes, sorry to say this to my boy Ben, but he will be under some serious heat particularly now that he is nursing a very, very sore thumb!! Ouch!!! I just hope he doesn't get carted out of the game!! Yet I am sure the Steelers will come out with their traditional Steel Curtain look and this will indeed be a low scoring game! Yet in the end, it will be DAAAAA...BEARS to take this in Steel country!

Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans -- Titans win by 14 points because of Steve McNair. Talk about two teams that are struggling. Fortunately for the Titans, they have Steve McNair who is still bringing his A game! Even though his team makes a ton of errors and are still very, very young, they far outmatch the happless Texans who are completely loss and will not win any more of their games -- even the last one against the 49ers!! The Texans are a complete embarrassement to the State of Texas and every coach on the team needs to go!! What can I say!

Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars - Colts win by 3 points because they are still unstoppable. HOWEVER, if there is any team that can beat them, it is the Jaguars!! The Colts are primed for an upset yet I cannot pick the Jaguars because their starting quarterback is out (Leftwich) and Gerrad is starting. Granted, Gerrad is a top quality quarterback, but I think the Colts will be coming at him with a lot of blitz packages which will confuse him. The Colts smell history before them and they are not going to lose focus. THIS MAYBE THE GAME OF THE WEEK because the Jaguars and Jack DeRio know that everything is on the line for this game.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Dallas Cowboys -- Cowboys win by 7 points because "HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!" Indeed, Headcoach Parcells is not going to let his Cowboys lose another game and somehow, someway they will win this game. The Cowboys are in a dogfight for the NFC East and every game is crucial as it is for the Chiefs! Yet the Cowboys will frustrate Trent Green and shut down Larry Johnson by playing close to the line of scrimmage and daring the wide receivers to beat their corners! It will not happen! As for the Cowboys offense, Drew Bledsoe will have to step up big time because his future is on the line now!! It's that intense in the Big D so watch out for some serious football from these Cowboys!

New York Giants vs Phildelphia Eagles -- Giants win by 14 points because they are the better team! Wow, what a difference a few weeks make for the Eagles. Not only is Terrell Owens gone, so is McNabb and their entire offense!! Can the Eagles rebound with McMahon! Absolutely NOT!! The Eagles are completely done for this year and that's what happens when you build your team around one or two superstars!! There is no balance at all!! As for the GGGGGGGGGGG--MEN, they need this win desperately! Eli Manning is trying to play at an elevated level and so is Jeremy Shockey!! As for Tiki, he is bringing his A game and the GGGGGGGGG-Men will take it to the Eagles in Philly!! Hold the Philly Cheesesteak please (with no cheese)!

Washington Redskins vs Arizona Cardinals -- Cardinals win by 3 points because this is an upset special in the making!! This game is being played in Tempe Arizona and the Cardinals are getting it together somewhat by the end of the season. Now that Kurt Warner is solidly in the saddle and my boy Antoine Boldin has completely elevated to SUPERSTAR status, the Cardinals are staying competitive in each game. That's why I think with Warner's veteran leadership and ability to handle the blitzing Redskins defense, he will check off on several situations and hit the open man!! As the Cardinals defense, cornerback Antrel Rolle is back and ready to go man-up on any top-notched wide receiver. In the end, I like this upset special!!

Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers - Packers win by 14 points because the Lions are that bad and this game is for LAMBEAU FIELD!! It's time for the Packers to restore some of its tradition and this is the game for it to happen. Brett Favre will settle down and stop throwing silly interceptions in this game and simply execute the play. That's what he needs to do and that's what he will do. Simple as that. As for the Lions, they are disaster and they will self destruct in this game. President Matt Millian will be fired by the Lions owner, the Fords, at the end of the season! They need to clean house with management. Besides, this was not Mariucci's fault!!

St. Louis Rams vs Minnesota Vikings - Vikings win by 10 points because of Brad Johnson -- simple as that!! Talk about a turnaround season, but this is exactly what is happening with the Vikings and my boy Brad Johnson. There is no doubt about it, but my boy Brad will be voted -- COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR!! SERIOUSLY!! He is executing so efficiently it is ridiculous!! Brad knows when to check down to dump off man and then go deep in the right play action play!! Watch for Brad to continue to do the same against this sorry Ram team!! Yes, Marshall Faulk is ready to leave this team and call it a career after this travesty!! In the end, the Vikings take it to the Rams.

New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons -- Falcons win by 20 points because Vick is mad and they are playing at home! Indeed, the Falcons are now the team looking in and hoping to get into the playoffs. Now that other teams are recognizing how to defense Vick, the Falcons have faultered big time and there is alot of pressure on Jim Mora Jr and Michael Vick to perform. Well, in this game, they are playing the right opponent and the Falcons will feel very good about themselves again. Well only for this week. Let's not talk about their next game!

Tampa Bay Bucs vs Carolina Panthers - Panthers win by 7 points because they have taking a bit more chances on offense!! Once John Fox realized that he needed more punch to his offense, Jake Delhomme greatly benefited with the insertion of DeShaun Foster in the backfield! Yes, I like Stephen Davis yet his running attack is too lathargic and slow. It takes Davis several carries to finally get into a groove. Well, the Panthers do not have time to waste so that's why DeShaun Foster will be the man with the Panthers. As for the Bucs, you gotta like how Sims has elevated his game and of course my boy Ronde Barber (as I predicted last week) to have the game of his career!! This will be an OUTSTANDING GAME -- OFFENSIVELY AND DEFENSIVELY!! I think Jon Gruden (a la Chucky) will have a few surprises up his sleeve! Oh yeah, watch for Joey Galloway and Steve Smith to put on a show for both teams at wide outs!!

San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks -- Seahawks win by 24 points because they are going to the NFC Title game! Talk about a team completely elevating to a new level -- it is the Seahawks! Headcoach Mike Holmgren is pushing all the right buttons and Seahawk team is responding!! Shaun Alexander is in another area code and strastisphere because he wants to get the MVP of the league -- right now!! Additionally, Hasselbeck is playing much better as well as their defense. As for the 49ers, their quarterback -- number 1 pick Alex Smith -- is a JOKE!! THE SEAHAWKS fly in this westcoast mismatch!



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Week #13 NFL Predictions: The Fight for Division Winners - Classic Games that You Must See!

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Week #13 Predictions

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins - Dolphins win because they are getting their offense together finally! Yes, can you believe it, Ricky Williams scored a touchdown last week and on defense Jason Taylor had a spectacular day against the Raiders. It looks like the Dolphins are getting it together just at the right time and they are going to make a statement on their season with these final few games of the season. Now the Headcoach Saban is getting sincere effort from his offense and the defense continues to step it up, watch for them to thoroughly confuse the Bills and J.P. Losman. Dolphins are making a difference now.

New York Jets vs New England Patriots - Patriots win because they are still the Champions and they have to fight for their pride. After last week's loss against the Chiefs in which Tom Brady had one of his worst games of the season, the Patriots will come out with a vengenance against the happless Jets. Yes, Brady is obviously trying to force more of his throws into coverage and this has caused several interceptions. I think that game against the Chiefs taught Brady a good lesson -- don't try too hard and force throws that are simply not there. The Patriots have been undermanned all season long and it has caused them dearly this season. Not only is Brady trying too hard, he doesn't have much of a running game either. Yet if they stay within themselves and diversify more of their offense and get their skilled athletes like Branch and Givens into the offense, then more of the longer plays will come available. As for the Patriots defense, they are still making plays when they need to. Although the secondary is very below, below average and all of the defensive backs look lost still, they will have to come together and play basic coverage. They are not capable to go one on one with other wide receivers so that will continue to be the Patriots weakspot. Therefore since this game is in New England and it's a rivalry, the Patriots will have their Champion's look and attitude about themselves and take it to the Jets team again.

Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens - Ravens win by 10 points because the Texans are the worst team in the league! Did you see that pathetic ending by the Texans last week when they lost against the Rams in overtime. This is a Texan team that is worst than I ever thought! They had this game won early in the game and they allowed the Rams to take this one. Well, even in this game, the Texans have nothing to play for anymore. As for the Ravens, they looked really bad last week against the Bengals until they got a few breaks toward the end of the game and my boy Deion Sanders got his interception just like I predicted. Well, in this game, Deion will get another interception from David Carr and this time he will take it to the endzone! Yes, Prime Time has been playing more and more each week because of the injuries in the secondary and now Deion will end this season and his career on a high note despite the very poor play calling and performance of the offense and Kyle Boller. Yes, Headcoach Brian Billick needs to be fired and everyone knows it. Just do it and let's move on -- that's what they did in Detroit!

Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Bengals win by 3 points because they are ready to take it up the next level. Last week, the Steelers ran into the Indianapolis Colts machine and got sliced up like all the other 11 opponents! Well, this week, the Steelers will be disappointed again. Now they run into the Carson Palmer Bengal circus which will come out of the gate with a very balanced attack. The Bengals are feeling really good and all of their key players have stepped it up big time. Carson Palmer is very efficient and as long as he maintains his composure, Palmer will execute each play to perfection. Of course, he has All-Pro and All Mr. Dramatic Chad Johnson! Yes, Chad will out shine Hines Ward at Hines field in this one!! Yet it will have to be the Bengals defense to step up in this game and contain Big Ben (Miami Univ, Ohio! - give it up). If the Bengals apply pressure on Ben up the middle and don't let the Randle El get too much space, the Bengals will surprise Headcoach Bill Cowher with another lost. Yes, I think Headcoach Marvin Lewis will be smilin' at the end of this game. Watch out Steel City!

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns - Jaguars win by 7 points because they are a better team. Even though this game is in Cleveland and the Jaguars are not used to playing in the cold, they have a better team and will need this game more than the Browns. Leftwich is out and Gerad will lead the Jaguars on offense. He is a quality quarterback and they do not lose much with him at quarterback. As for the Browns, they are getting more solid offensively and defensively, yet they lost their leader with Trent Dilfer. So in the end of this very physical, hard-hitting game, Jack Del Rio's team will take this one!

Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts - Colts win by 17 points because of Peyton, Peyton and Peyton. Now that they beat the Steelers last week, I am more than convinced that the Colts will win the Superbowl and just may win it again!!! They are that good and Headcoach Tony Dungy has instituted a fabulous system -- offensively and defensively. Peyton is truly benefitting from Dungy's strategy and now the entire team believes it!! There is nothing can stop them even Jeff Fisher's young Titans team with Steve McNair. Oh yes, Steve looks and is performing much better than I anticipated but his team is still so young and they have a ways to make the big plays. Hey, but don't count out this Titan team for not putting up a very good challenge!

Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs - Broncos win by 7 point because they are on a roll. Indeed, the Chiefs looked good last week against the Patriots and Larry Johnson is indeed the man in Kansas City! Yet, it will be Mike Shanahan's classic running attack system with Anderson, Bell and now Ron Dayne dominating the running attack. If that doesn't work, then there is Jake hitting my boy Rod Smith for a touchdown. On defense, did you see my boy CHAMP BAILEY take one to the house against the Cowboys. It was classic CHAMP BAILEY STYLE!! Overall, this will be one of the best games of the day and Broncos will have to eliminate errors because the Chiefs are starting to put it together fast. Additionally, Jon Lynch must maintain solid coverage against Tony Gonzales -- if he doesn't watch for Trent Green to hit on key situations and oh yeah, there is always the X factor of Dante Hall! I still take the Broncos!

Oakland Raiders vs San Diego Chargers - Chargers win by 17 points because of LaDanian, LaDanian, and more L.T. Did you see his FANTASTIC PHYSICAL RUN last week against the Redskins in which he scored a touchdown in overtime and actually threw down a defensive back who was trying to tackle him -- THAT WAS THE BEST PHYSICAL PLAY I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME BY A RUNNING ATTACK!! WITH THAT RUN, L.T. ELEVATED TO THE VERY ELITE STATUS OF RUNNING BACKS OF ALL TIME!! THAT WAS SWEET!! The Chargers will definitely make a serious run now whereas the Raiders blew an excellent opportunity last week. Which team will show up, Norv Turner doesn't know. Fortunately for Marty Schotteiheimer, he does!!

Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants -- Giants win by 7 points because they will rebound after a very difficult loss last week against the Seahawks! Talk about a crucial game -- this is it for both teams. The GGGGG-Men versus the Cowboys!! Of course, Headcoach Parcells will have the Cowboys ready for this one and watch out for Terry Glenn to have a spectacular game. (Need I talk about KeyShawn -- Just throw me the ___ ball!) Yet this game will belong to Eli and not Drew Bledsoe. Eli has had some difficult games and now he will get back on the winning track and so will Tiki and Jeremy Shocky. The GGGG-Men just need to stop reading and listening to the press in New York and just go out there an execute!! Hey Strahan -- just do your job!!

Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles - Seahawks win by 7 points because they are on a roll and a better team mentally! Yes, I am still counting on Shaun Alexander to further elevate his game and take his Seahawks to the NFC Championship game. This is a very important game for both teams but I think that Mike Holmgren has his team better to play on the road. As for Philly, they will be ready and backup quarterback McMahon is stepping up very well. Watch for Westbrook to have a very good game. Yet in the end, the Seahawks fly for a win over this Eagle.

Washington Redskins vs St. Louis Rams - Rams win by 7 points because of their homefield advantage and the Redskins have no direction! Wow, what a week for both teams. The Rams win in overtime against the Texans with a 3rd string backup Harvard quarterback to win the game in a dramatic fashion. Now with this young rookie along with Holt and Bruuuuuce, the Rams look like they may settle down and end the season on a respectable note. Oh yeah, there is still Marshall Faulk (The Marshall Plan is still in effect) who comes in on passing downs and it seems like they need him more and more each week. As for the Redskins, Headcoach Joe Gibbs is clueless about his offense and his defense! Gibbs is playing that old-style, predictable type of offense and opponents are taking full advantage of it. Hey, Gibbs -- do you think it is time to retire again!! There will be big time pressure from boy Snyder during the offseason if the Redskins do not turn this losing streak around fast. As for this game, give it to the Rams in the dome!

Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears -- DA BEARS win by 14 points because they are bringing back the DA BEARS Defense of Old!! Wow, Headcoach Lovie Smith has completely turned this team around and he did it with an outstanding defensive scheme and key players like Urlacher, Brown and now new comers defensive ends -- Ogunleye and Harris!! These two defensive ends are powerhouses and will disruput any offense. Along with superstar rookie Kyle Orton (Rookie of the Year - Go Purdue!) and Mushid Muhammad (Michigan Stater), the Bears look like they are headed for the NFC Championship game. As for the Packers, don't worry, Brett will be back next year. Expect them to play well in this game, yet it will be too much DA BEARS defense to control the tempo of this classic Central Division game!

Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions -- Vikings win because of the turmoil with the Lions and Motown!! Talk about an unfortunate week for the Lions and former Headcoach Mariucci! Now that Mooch (Mariucci) is gone, general manager and president Matt Millan has no one else to blame!! The problem was more than the coach -- it is the organization and the owner. We all know and all of us who have lived in the Motor city!! As for the Vikings, wow, what a few weeks has changed. Now that they have Brad Johnnson starting, he has elevated this team with his veteran leadership and efficient decision-making and throwing. Now everyone else has elevated their game and believe it or not -- the Vikings have an outside chance to make the playoffs!! Yes, it looks like Headcoach Mike Tice has saved his job!! Way to go Brad Johnson!!

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers - Panthers win by 7 points because they are the more experienced team and they will be playing outside! The Panthers have been waiting for the game for some time and now it comes down which team wants it the most. Jake Delhomme still has a chip on his shoulder and wants to prove to everyone, particularly the sports media, that he is the real deal. Watch for Jake to settle down and then execute! Of course, it is good to have Stephen Davis and Smith on your offense. As for Michael Vick, he will be at his best as well. Vick will create alot of openings as well as all-pro Warrick Dunn!! Vick will be really tested in this game and watch for the Panthers defense to try to put some serious hits on him. If they do, Vick will not last the game and if they don't Vick may be able to create some special magic by the end. Let's not go that far -- the Panthers beat the Falcons period!

Tampa Bay Bucs vs New Orleans Saints - Bucs win by 3 points because they are making the run to stay in the playoff race. The pressure is on the Bucs and I think they will produce. Quarterback Sims needs to further settle down and give the ball to Cadillac Williams and occasionally throw to Joey Galloway! Better balance is the key for the Bucs. As for the Bucs defense, linebacker Derrick Brooks will elevate his game again as well as Ronde Barber. Watch for Ronde to get an interception is this game and it maybe the key play to determine the final outcome. Way to go Bucs and way to go Jon Gruden!!

Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers - Cardinals win by 10 points because of their potent wide receivers. I still think that the Cardinals are one of the most dangerous teams in the league due to the fact that they have the two best tandem of wide receivers -- Fitzgerald and All-World Anquan Boldin!! Boldin is a powerhouse who makes things happen! He is physical and has no fear!! That's dangerous for any defense. Once Kurt Warner gets the ball in his hands more often, the Cardinals will score more often. As for the 49ers, they will be playing for pride and play well a majority of the game. Yet I have to give it up again to the very young and talented Cardinals team!



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