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!!

ENJOY THE LAST WEEKEND OF NFL FOOTBALL AND SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR 2006 FOR THE PLAYOFFS