2008 NFL Week 17Sunday – 28 December 2008Jacksonville Jaguars @ Baltimore Ravens

Eddie: (Winner – Ravens)

This is a must win for the Ravens and this game will be won on the defensive side of the ball.  Baltimore’s offense is a little banged up but it shouldn’t pose a problem against the extremely disappointing Jaguars.

Fred:

Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles

Eddie: (Winner – Cowboys)

A win and in scenario for Dallas and that should be enough to get it done in Philly.

Fred:

New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills

Eddie: (Winner – Patriots)

A win and some help will get the Patriots into the playoffs.  Expect New England to get it done and hope for the best.

Fred:

Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts

Eddie: (Winner – Titans)

Neither team’s playoff scenario will change based upon the outcome of this game.  Coin toss this one.

Fred:

Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers

Eddie: (Winner – Packers)

Packers will seal the fate of NFL history as the 08 Detroit Lions go 0-16.  In the age of all teams are created equal this is a pathetic accomplishment.  Detroit Lion fans deserve better.

Fred:

New York Giants @ Minnesota Vikings

Eddie: (Winner – Vikings)

The starters for the Giants may only play a minimal amount of this game so the Vikes at home should come out with a win.

Fred:

Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints

Eddie: (Winner – Panthers)

Several things that could happen because of this game that I don’t think will and because of that the Panthers should win.    (1) I don’t think Brees will break Marino’s single season passing record.  He may try and the focus might be on the wrong thing.    (2) If Carolina losses it opens the door for Atlanta to be the second seed.  At the beginning of the season I didn’t even think of Atlanta being in the playoffs so a second seed is a bit of a stretch.  Fate keeps the Falcons in 5^th and Carolina wins.

Fred:

Chicago Bears @ Houston Texans

Eddie: (Winner – Texans)

The Texans at home will want to finish on a positive note.  Expect the Bears defense to keep it close for awhile but the Texans offense will be too much.

Fred:

St Louis Rams @ Atlanta Falcons                         

Eddie: (Winner – Falcons)

At home the Falcons are a deadly team.  I think they win but because of Carolina’s win they will have to wait for next year to be division champs.

Fred:

Oakland Raiders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eddie: (Winner – Buccaneers)

Raiders offense just isn’t there and Bucs will need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.  I don’t expect a high scoring game but I do think Tampa will keep Raiders from scoring much.

Fred:Kansas City Chiefs @ Cincinnati Bengals

Eddie: (Winner – Chiefs)

Chiefs offense has been on point the second half of the season.  Just a day late and a dollar short.  Hopefully next year they’ll continue this offensive sprout but maybe just maybe without the Herm.

Fred:

Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Eddie: (Winner – Steelers)

The Steel Curtain will be too much for the Browns.

Fred:

Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets

Eddie: (Winner – Dolphins)

Something is definitely wrong with Favre.  I’m not sure if he’s just that love and feelin or he actually may be injured.  Nevertheless, the Jets lose.

Fred:

Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals

Eddie: (Winner – Cardinals)

Arizona should win big now that they are in the comfort of their own home.  I’ve never seen such a big security blanket as University of Phoenix stadium.  The Cardinals need momentum heading into the playoffs and a huge win is the answer.

Fred:

Washington Redskins @ San Francisco 49ers

Eddie: (Winner – 49ers)

A win over the Skins will give Singletary a huge lift for the decisions he wants to make in San Fran.  Rumor is Martz is out so expect a big ground game from San Fran this Sunday.

Fred:

Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers

Eddie: (Winner – Broncos)

The Cutler and Rivers rivalry is strong and this game should intensify it even more.  The Broncos pass offense will be too much for the Chargers even if San Diego is playing at home.  It was announced that Norv will be returning in 09.  They might have wanted to wait to make that decision once the Chargers failed to make the playoffs.

Fred: