2008 NFL Week 9

Sunday – 2 November 2008

Green Bay Packers @ Tennessee Titans

Eddie: (Winner – Packers)

I believe the Titans are a better team but as they continue to go undefeated the odds get greater they’ll lose.  Green Bay is a tough, physical and talented team.  They definitely have what it would take to defeat Tennessee.

Fred: (Winner – Packers) => UPSET PICK OF THE WEEK!

The Titans have to eventually lose at least one.  The Packers are off a bye week and they have three key defenders back in the starting lineup.  Upset pick #1! 

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals

Eddie: (Winner – Jaguars)

Just like the Titans odds it’s the other way for the Bengals.  As they continue to go winless their odds get better they win the next week.  The problem is they are playing the Jaguars.  The Jags may not be the team they were last year but they are playing in a tight division and this win would be big for them.

Fred: (Winner – Jaguars)

The Bungals have to win one eventually, but not yet.  Jags get the “W”.

Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns

Eddie: (Winner – Ravens)

I like the Ravens offense is starting to put together so if you put that with their defense and the Browns don’t stand a chance.

Fred: (Winner – Browns)

The Ravens defense is incredible and the running game, with McGahee, will get it done.  But, the Browns offense and defense is looking better and better each week.  At home, the Browns will win this close, low scoring affair.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Kansas City Chiefs

Eddie: (Winner – Buccaneers)

This weekend we’ll call Tampa Bay the Forest Gumps because they will be running and running!  Chiefs don’t have the defense to match the Bucs.

Fred: (Winner – Buccaneers)

A playoff-bound Bucs team can’t lose to the pathetic Chiefs! 

Arizona Cardinals @ St. Louis Rams

Eddie: (Winner – Rams)

I’m only picking the Rams because they are at home.  I’d also feel a lot better about this pick if I knew for sure SJax was playing.  He’s currently a game time decisions.

Fred: (Winner – Cardinals)

No S-Jax, no win for the Rams.

New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills

Eddie: (Winner – Bills)

We’ll see Favre struggle while the Bills easily take this one in Buffalo.

Fred: (Winner – Bills)

For the Bills, there should be no worries about the loss to the Dolphins last week.  The Bills are for real and will stifle Favre and the rest of the Jets offense in Buffalo.

Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings

Eddie: (Winner – Vikings)

Schaub and the Texans offense may be hot right now but you have to be careful playing a team whose backs are against the wall.  I think the Vikings will destroy Houston.

Fred: (Winner – Vikings)

This is a huge game for both teams.  They’re both 3-4 and the loser will have almost no chance of making the playoffs.  Since the Vikings are at home, and off a bye week, they should have just enough offense to outscore the Texans in this shootout.

Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears                             

Eddie: (Winner – Bears)

Watch out for these Bears.  They are flying in under the radar and if you blink too fast they’ll be in the conference championship before you know it.

Fred: (Winner – Bears)

Bears, at home off a bye week, against the Lions?  A slaughter!

Miami Dolphins @ Denver Broncos

Eddie: (Winner – Broncos)

A lot of analysts are picking the Dolphins to upset the Broncos.  I’m not so certain about that.  Denver is a tough team at Mile High.  Go with the home team. 

Fred: (Winner – Broncos)

Broncos, at home off a bye week, versus the Jekyll-and-Hyde Dolphins.  Even though the Broncos defense is atrocious, when clicking, their offense is unstoppable.  Broncos get the win.

Philadelphia Eagles @ Seattle Seahawks

Eddie: (Winner – Eagles)

Eagles are just too good for the Seahawks even if it is in Seattle.

Fred: (Winner – Eagles)

With Westbrook and McNabb, the Eagles are a top 5 NFC team.  They’ll both be playing so the Seachickens have no chance.

Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants

Eddie: (Winner – Giants)

With Brad Johnson at the wheel I don’t like the Cowboys’ chances.

Fred: (Winner – Giants)

The Cowboys were somehow able to beat the Bucs last week.  Though, it was an ugly win.  They’re coming to NY this week, and BJ is still their starting QB.  BJ blows it, and the Cowboys lose.

Atlanta Falcons @ Oakland Raiders

Eddie: (Winner – Falcons)

Turner keeps this game on the ground while Ryan throws to victory.  Fargas should have a decent game but will most likely abandon the run like always.

Fred: (Winner – Falcons)

Falcons got the taste of real competition last week against the Eagles.  This week, they get the taste of an easy victory against the offensively-anemic Raiders.

New England Patriots @ Indianapolis Colts

Eddie: (Winner – Colts)

I still believe in you Indy.

Fred: (Winner – Colts)

“Cut that meat, Cut that meat!”  Peyton and company easily take care of the RB-less Patriots.

Monday – 3 November 2008

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Washington Redskins

Eddie: (Winner – Redskins)

What a Monday night game.    Cambell should manage this game well while Portis and Moss continue their offensive onslaught.  Problem is – Pittsburgh has the pieces to stop both of them.  What a game!

Fred: (Winner – Steelers)

Since 1936, except for one time, in the last Redskins home game prior to the election, if the Redskins lose, the incumbent party has lost the White House, else they stay in power.  Not that I want Obama to win, but if you think McCain has a chance, you’re hallucinating.  Steelers win.  Upset pick #2!