Week 17 Predictions

The final picks of the regular season. We had a good run so let's end on a high note. Let's go...

New York Jets (6-9) vs Buffalo Bills (5-10)

Jets come in off a loss last week against the Chargers at home. QB Mark Sanchez will get the start this week after being benched for QB Greg McElroy last week. RB Shonn Greene rushed for 2 TDs last week. Jets defense has been depleted by injuries and never recovered this season. Bills come in off a loss last week against the Dolphins in Miami. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 20 of 35 for 240 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with WR Brad Smith catching the lone TD pass. RB CJ Spiller rushed for 138 yds on 22 carries. Bills have a poorly ranked defense. Prediction: Jets

Carolina Panthers (6-9) vs New Orleans Saints (7-8)

Panthers come in off a win last week against the Raiders in Carolina. QB Cam Newton completed 18 of 29 for 170 yds 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD and 1 INT with WR Steve Smith catching the lone TD pass. Panthers have a lower third defense. Saints come in off a win against the Cowboys in Dallas. QB Drew Brees completed 37 of 53 for 446 yds and 3 TDs with WR Lance Moore receiving 1 of those. RB Mark Ingram rushed for 1 additional TD. Saints have a midranked defense. Prediction: Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-9) vs Atlanta Falcons (13-2)

Bucs come in off a loss last week against the Rams at home. QB Josh Freeman 30 of 54 for 372 yds 1 TD and 4 INTs with WR Mike Williams catching the lone TD pass. RB Doug Martin was held under 65 yds and Bucs lower third defense has been a letdown this entire season. Falcons come in off a win last week against the Lions in Detroit. QB Matt Ryan completed 25 of 32 for 279 yds and 4 TDs with WR Roddy White receiving 2 of those TDs. Falcons have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Falcons

Chicago Bears (9-6) vs Detroit Lions (4-11)

Bears come in off a win against the Cardinals in Arizona. QB Jay Cutler completed 12 of 26 for 146 yds and 1 TD with WR Brandon Marshall receiving the lone TD. RB Matt Forte rushed for 1 additional TD. Bears have a midranked defense. Lions come in off a loss last week against the Falcons at home. QB Matthew Stafford threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. RB Mikel Leshoure rushed for 1 TD. Lions low ranked defense has been a major disappointment. Prediction: Bears

Philadelphia Eagles (4-11) vs New York Giants (8-7)

Eagles come in off a loss last week against the Redskins at home. QB Nick Foles is out with a broken right hand so QB Michael Vick will get the start. RB Dion Lewis rushed for 1 TD. Eagles low ranked injury plagued defense has been a 4th quarter let down. Giants come in off a loss last week against the Ravens in Baltimore. QB Eli Manning completed 14 of 28 for 150 yds and 1 TD. RB David Wilson rushed for 1 additional TD. Giants midranked defense has been hampered by key injuries. Prediction: Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-13) vs Tennessee Titans (5-10)

Jags come in off a loss last week against the Patriots at home. QB Chad Henne threw 1 TD and 3 INTs with WR Justin Blackmon receiving the lone TD. Jags have lost RB Maurice Jones Drew and have the worst defense in the league. Titans come in off a blowout loss to the Packers in Green Bay. QB Jake Locker threw 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Kenny Britt catching the lone TD. RB Chris Johnson has had a disappointing season and defense has been low ranked throughout. Prediction: Titans

Houston Texans (12-3) vs Indianapolis Colts (10-5)

Texans come in off a loss last week to the Vikings at home. Texans failed to score a single TD in the game but still have a prolific offense and a top 5 defense. Colts come in off a win against the Chiefs in Kansas City. QB Andrew Luck completed 17 of 35 for 205 yds and 1 TD with WR Reggie Wayne catching the lone TD pass. Colts running game has struggled but midranked defense has kept them in games. Prediction: Texans

Cleveland Browns (5-10) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8)

Browns come in off a loss last week against the Broncos in Denver. With QBs Brandon Weeden & Colt McCoy both out, QB Thaddeus Lewis will start. Browns low ranked defense has struggled all season. Steelers come in off a loss last week against the Bengals at home. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 14 of 28 for 220 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Antonio Brown catching the lone TD. Steelers running game and defense has struggled all season long. Prediction: Steelers

Baltimore Ravens (10-5) vs Cincinnati Bengals (9-6)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Giants at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 25 of 36 for 309 yds and 2 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. WRTorrey Smith caught 1 TD pass and RB Ray Rice rushed 107 yds on 24 carries and received the other TD pass. Ravens have a top 5 defense. Bengals come in off a win last week against the Steelers at home. Bengals did not score a single offensive touchdown last week but have been efficient all season and their defense has kept games close. Prediction: Ravens

Arizona Cardinals (5-10) vs San Francisco 49ers (10-4-1)

Cardinals come in off a loss last week against the Bears at home. Cards did not score an offensive TD. This team has lost 10 out of their last 11 games due to their lack of a scoring offense. 49ers come in off a loss last week against the Seahawks in Seattle. QB Colin Kaepernick completed 19 of 36 for 244 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. 49ers has a top 10 defense. Prediction: 49ers

Oakland Raiders (4-11) vs San Diego Chargers (6-9)

Raiders come in off a loss last week against the Panthers in Carolina. Raiders fail to score a single TD and have one of the worst defenses in the league. Chargers come in off a win last week against the Jets in New York. QB Philip Rivers completed 11 of 22 for 165  yds and 2 TDs. Chargers have a lower third defense. Prediction: Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs (2-13) vs Denver Broncos (12-3)

Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Colts at home. QB Brady Quinn threw 0 TDs and 2 INTs. RB Jamaal Charles rushed for 226 yds on 22 carries and 1 TD. Chiefs have the second to last defense in the league. Broncos come in off a win last week against the Browns at home. QB Peyton Manning completed 30 of 43 for 339 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Eric Decker catching 2 of those TD passes. RB Jacob Hester rushed for 1 additional TD. Broncos have a top 10 defense. Prediction: Broncos

Green Bay Packers (11-4) vs Minnesota Vikings (9-6)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Titans at home. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 27 of 38 for 342 yds 3 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. RB Ryan Grant rushed for 2 additional TDs. Packers have a midpack defense. Vikings come in off a win last week against the Texans in Houston. QB Christian Ponder completed 16 of 30 for 174 yds and 1 TD. RB Toby Gerhart rushed for 1 additional TD. Vikings have a midrange defense. Prediction: Packers

Miami Dolphins (7-8) vs New England Patriots (11-4)

Dolphins come in off a win last week against the Bills at home. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 13 of 25 for 130 yds and 2 TDs with RB Reggie Bush receiving both TD passes and rushing for 1 additional TD. Dolphins have a lower third defense. Patriots come in off a win last week against the Jags in Jacksonville. QB Tom Brady completed 24 of 41 for 267 yds 2 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Wes Walker receiving 1 of those TDs. Patriots have a high ranked defense. Prediction: Patriots

St. Louis Rams (7-7-1) vs Seattle Seahawks (10-5)

Rams come in off a win last week against the Bucs in Tampa Bay. QB Sam Bradford completed 13 of 27 for 196 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Steven Jackson rushed for 1 additional TD. Rams have a mediocre defense. Seahawks come in off a win last week against the 49ers at home. QB Russell Wilson completed 15 of 21 for 171 yds 4 TDs and 1 INT. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 111 yds on 26 carries 1 rushing TD and 1 receiving TD. Seahawks have a top 5 offense and a midranked defense. Prediction: Seahawaks

Dallas Cowboys (8-7) vs Washington Redskins (9-6)

Cowboys come in off a loss last week against the Saints at home. QB Tony Romo completed 26 of 43 for 416 yds and 4 TDs with WR Dez Bryant making 9 receptions for 224 yds and 2 of those TDs. Cowboys midpack defense played inconsistent all season. Redskins come in off a win last week against the Eagles in Philadelphia. QB Robert Griffin III completed 16 of 24 for 198 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 1 additional TD. Redskins have a midpack defense that has kept games close all season. Prediction: Redskins

Week 16 Predictions

Last week wasnt bad but we can do better..let's go

Atlanta Falcons (12-2) vs Detroit Lions (4-10)

Falcons come in off a shutout win against the Giants last week at home. QB Matt Ryan completed 23 of 28 for 270 yds and 3 TDs with TE Tony Gonzalez receiving 1 of those. RB Michael Turner rushed for 1 additional TD. Falcons have a top 5 defense despite key injuries. Lions come in off a loss last week against the Cardinals in Arizona. QB Matthew Stafford threw 0 TDs and 3 INTs. RB Mikel Leshoure rushed for 1 TD. Lions defense has turned into a major disappointment this season. Prediction: Falcons

Minnesota Vikings (8-6) vs Houston Texans (12-2)

Vikings come in off a win last week against the Rams in St. Louis. QB Christian Ponder rushed for 1 TD but RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 212 yds on 24 carries and 1 TD. Vikings have a midpack defense. Texans come in off a win last week against the Colts at home. QB Matt Schaub completed 23 of 31 for 261 yds and 1 TD. WR Andre Johnson had 11 receptions for 151 yds and the lone TD catch. RB Arian Foster did not rush for a TD but had 165 yds on 27 carries. Texans have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Texans

St. Louis Rams (6-7-1) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-8)

Rams come in off a loss last week against theVikings at home. QB Sam Bradford completed 35 of 55 for 377 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Danny Amendola receiving 1 of those TDs. RB Steven Jackson has only scored 3 TDs all season. The Rams have a poorly ranked defense. Bucs come in off shutout loss against the Saints in New Orleans. QB Josh Freeman threw 0 TDs and 4 INTs. RB Doug Martin was held to just 16 yds. Bucs lower third defense has been a liability. Prediction: Bucs

Washington Redskins (8-6) vs Philadelphia Eagles (4-10)

Redskins come in off a win last week against the Browns in Cleveland. QB Kirk Cousins completed 26 of 37 for 329 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Leonard Hankerson catching both TDs. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 2 additional TDs. Redskins midranked defense has played well in the last few weeks. Eagles come in off a loss last week against the Bengals at home. Both QB Michael Vick and RB LeSean McCoy will be back this week but with their poorly ranked defense they will struggle to win their last 2 games. Prediction: Redskins

New Orleans Saints (6-8) vs Dallas Cowboys (8-6)

Saints come in off a shutout win last week against the Bucs at home. QB Drew Brees completed 26 of 39 for 307 yds and 4 TDs. RB Mark Ingram rushed for 1 additional TD. Saints midranked defense has struggled this season. Cowboys come in off a win last week against the Steelers at home. QB Tony Romo completed 30 of 42 for 341 yds and 2 TDs with WR Dez Bryant receiving 1 of those. RB DeMarco Murray rushed for 1 additional TD. Cowboys midranked defense needs to win out to make the playoffs. Prediction: Cowboys

Indianapolis Colts (9-5) vs Kansas City Chiefs (2-12)

Colts come in off a loss last week against the Texans in Houston. QB Andrew Luck completed 13 of 27 for 186 yds and 2 TDs. RB Vick Ballard rushed for 105 yds on 18 carries. Colts mid pack defense has kept them competitive. Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Raiders in Oakland. QB Brady Quinn threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. Chiefs have the worst ranked defense in the league. Prediction: Colts


New England Patriots (10-4) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (2-12)

Patriots come in off a loss last week against the 49ers at home. QB Tom Brady completed 36 of 65 for 443 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Stevan Ridley was held to just 23 yds. Patriots mid range defense has played solid for majority of the season. Jags come in off a loss last week against the Dolphins in Miami. QB Chad Henne did not complete a single TD. Jags have the 2nd worst defense in the league. Prediction: Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7)

Bengals come in off a win last week against the Eagles in Philadelphia. QB Andy Dalton completed 13 of 27 for 127 yds and 1 TD with WR AJ Green catching the lone TD pass. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 106 yds on 25 carries and 1 additional TD. Bengals mid ranked defense have played well the last few weeks. Steelers come in off a loss last week against the Cowboys in Dallas. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 24 of 40 for 339 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with TE Heath Miller receiving 1 of those TDs. RB Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 1 additional TD. Steelers have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Bengals

Buffalo Bills (5-9) vs Miami Dolphins (6-8)

Bills come in off a loss last week against the Seahawks at home. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 21 of 38 for 217 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Stevie Johnson catching the lone TD. RB CJ Spiller rushed for 103 yds on 17 carries and 1 additional TD. Bills have a low ranked defense. Dolphins come in off a win last week against the Jags at home. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 22 of 28 for 220 yds and 2 TDs with TE Anthony Fasano catching 1 of those. RB Reggie Bush rushed for 104 yds on 21 carries. Dolphins have a low mid defense. Prediction: Dolphins

Oakland Raiders (4-10) vs Carolina Panthers (5-9)

Raiders come in off a win last week against the Chiefs at home. Despite the win Raiders did not score a single TD and relied on their poorly ranked defense to shutout the Chiefs. Panthers come in off a win last week against the Chargers in San Diego. QB Cam Newton completed 19 of 33 for 231 yds and 2 TDs with WR Steve Smith catching 1 of the TD passes. Panthers RBs have scored a total of 4 TDs combined and defense is in the lower third. Prediction: Panthers

Tennessee Titans (5-9) vs Green Bay Packers (10-4)

Titans come in off a win last week against the Jets at home. QB Jaker Locker completed 13 of 22 for 149 yds. RB Chris Johnson rushed for 122 yds on 21 carries and 1 TD. Titans have a low ranked defense. Packers come in off a win last week against the Bears in Chicago. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 36 for 291 yds and 3 TDs. Packers have a top third defense. Prediction: Packers

San Diego Chargers (5-9) vs New York Jets (6-8)

Chargers come in off a loss last week against the Panthers at home. QB Philip Rivers completed 16 of 23 for 121 yds and 1 TD with TE Antonio Gates making the lone TD catch.  Chargers have a low ranked defense. Jets come in off a loss last week to the Titans in Tennessee. Jets have decided to switch to QB Greg McElroy this week. Jets defense is low ranked and playing poorly. Prediction: Chargers

Cleveland Browns (5-9) vs Denver Broncos (11-3)

Browns come in off a loss last week against the Redskins at home. QB Brandon Weeden completed 21 of 35 for 244 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Trent Richardson rushed for 2 TDs. Browns have a low ranked defense. Broncos come in off a win last week against the Ravens in Baltimore. QB Peyton Manning completed 17 of 28 for 204 yds and 1 TD. WR Eric Decker had 8 receptions for 133 yds and the lone TD catch and RB Knowshon Moreno rushed for 118 yds on 22 carries and 1 additional TD. Broncos have a top 10 defense. Prediction: Broncos

Chicago Bears (8-6) vs Arizona Cardinals (5-9)

Bears come in off a loss last week against the Packers at home. QB Jay Cutler completed 12 of 21 for 135 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with WR Brandon Marshall catching the lone TD. RB Matt Forte has only rushed for 3 TDs all season and Bears defense is in the middle of the pack. Cardinals come in off a win last week against the Lions at home. QB  Ryan Lindley threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. RB Beanie Wells rushed for 3 TDs. Arizona has a top half defense that plays well despite a poor offense. Prediction: Bears

New York Giants (8-6) vs Baltimore Ravens (9-5)

Giants come in off a shutout loss last week against the Falcons in Atlanta. QB Eli Manning threw 2 INTs in the game. Giant midpack defense should recover for the last 2 games of the season. Ravens come in off a loss last week against the Broncos at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 20 of 40 for 254 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Ray Rice was held under 40 yds rushing. Ravens injury plagued defense is still in the top 10 but has struggled. Prediction: Ravens

San Francisco 49ers (10-3-1) vs Seattle Seahawks (9-5)

49ers come in off a win last week against the Patriots in New England. QB Colin Kaepernick completed 14 of 25 for 216 yds 4 TDs and 1 INT. WR Michael Crabtree made 7 receptions for 107 yds and 2 TDs and RB Frank Gore recovered a Kaepernick fumble for a TD. 49ers have a top 10 defense. Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Bills in Buffalo. QB Russell Wilson completed 14 of 23 for 205 yds and 1 TD. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 113 yds on 10 carries and 1 additional TD. Seahawks have a midrange defense with a top 5 offense and are undefeated at home this season. Prediction: Seahawks

Week 15 Predictions

Had a bad week of predictions last week so let's see if we can improve it this week..

Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) vs Philadelphia Eagles (4-9)

Bengals come in off a loss against the Cowboys at home. QB Andy Dalton completed 20 of 33 for 206 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. Bengals defense is midpack but  need a push to get into the playoffs. Eagles come in off a win last week against the Bucs in Tampa Bay. QB Nick Foles completed 32 of 51 for 381 yds 2 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. RB Bryce  Brown was shut down this game. Eagles defense finally played a decent game but this team is decimated by injuries. Prediction: Bengals

Indianapolis Colts (9-4) vs Houston Texans (11-2)

Colts come in off a win against the Titans last week at home. QB Andrew Luck completed 16 of 34 for 196 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Reggie Wayne catching the lone TD. Colts running game is inefficient but their defense has played well. Texans come in off a loss last week against the Patriots in New England. QB Matt Schaub threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. QB T.J. Yates rushed for 1 TD and RB Arian Foster rushed for 1 more. Texans have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Texans

Denver Broncos (10-3) vs Baltimore Ravens (9-4)

Broncos come in off a win last week against the Raiders in Oakland. QB Peyton Manning completed 26 of 36 for 310 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Knowshon Moreno rushed 119 yds on 32 carries and 1 TD. Broncos have a top 10 defense. Ravens come in off a loss last week against the Redskins in Washington. QB Joe Flacco completed 16 of 21 for 182 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Anquan Boldin receiving 2 of those TDs. RB Ray Rice rushed for 121 yds on 20 carries and 1 additional TD. Ravens have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Ravens

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11) vs Miami Dolphins (5-8)

Jags come in off a loss last against the Jets at home.QB Chad Henne had an atrocious game with 0 TDs and 2 INTs. RB Montell Owens rushed for 1 TD. Jags have the 2nd worst defense in the league. Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the 49ers in San Francisco. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 17 of 33 for 150 yds and 1 TD. Dolphins have a low ranked defense. Prediction: Dolphins

Washington Redskins (7-6) vs Cleveland Browns (5-8)

Redskins come in off a win last week against the Ravens at home. QB RG III completed 15 of 26 for 242 yds and 1 TD and back-up QB Kirk Cousins completed 1 TD and rushed for a 2 point conversion. RB Alred Morris rushed for 126 yds on 23 carries and 1 TD. Redskins defense has stepped up in the last few weeks. Browns come in off a win last week against the Chiefs at home. While QB Brandon Weeden didnt throw a TD in the game, RB Trent Richardson rushed for 2. Browns have a low ranked but resurging defense. Prediction: Redskins

Minnesota Vikings (7-6) vs St. Louis Rams (6-6-1)

Vikings come in off a win last week against the Bears at home. QB Christian Ponder completed 0 TDs and 1 INT. RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards on 31 carries and 2 TDs. Vikings have a midpack defense. Rams come in off a win last week against the Bills in Buffalo. QB Sam Bradford completed 19 of 39 for 209 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. WR Brandon Gibson had 6 receptions for 100 yds and the lone TD catch. RB Steven Jackson rushed for 1 additional TD. Rams have a low ranked defense who have played well the last two weeks. Prediction: Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) vs New Orleans Saints (5-8)

Bucs come in off a loss last week against the Eagles at home. QB Josh Freeman completed 14 of 34 for  189 yds and 2 TDs. WR Vincent Jackson had 6 receptions for 131 yds and 1 TD. RB Doug Martin rushed for 128 yds on 28 carries and 1 TD. Bucs have a decent defense. Saints come in off a loss last week to the Giants in New York. QB Drew Brees completed 26 of 43 for 354 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Darren Sproles made the lone TD catch as well as rushing for 1 addditonal TD. Saints defense has had a terrible year. Prediction: Buccaneers

New York Giants (8-5) vs Atlanta Falcons (11-2)

Giants come in off a win last week against the Saints at home. QB Eli Manning completed 22 of 35 for 259 yds 4 TDs and 2 INTs. WR Victor Cruz had 8 receptions for 121 yds and 1 TD and RB David Wilson rushed for 100 yds on 13 carries 2 TDs and 1 kickoff return TD. Giants have a midpack defense that has had some injury issues. Falcons come in off a loss against the Panthers in Carolina. QB Matt Ryan completed 34 of 49 for 342 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. WR Roddy White had 9 receptions for 117 yds and 1 TD and RB Michael Turner rushed for 1 additional TD. Falcons have a top 4 ranked defense. Prediction: Falcons

Green Bay Packers (9-4) vs Chicago Bears (8-5)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Lions at home. QB Aaron Rodgers rushed for 1 TD. RB DuJuan Harris rushed for 1 TD too. Packers have a midpack defense. Bears come in off a loss last week against the Vikings in Minnesota. QB Jay Cutler completed 22 of 44 for 1 TD and 2 INTs. WR Brandon Marshall made 10 receptions for 160 yds and the lone TD catch. Bears have a solid defense. Prediction: Bears

Seattle Seahawks (8-5) vs Buffalo Bills (5-8)

Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Cardinals at home. QB Russell Wilson completed 7 of 13 for 148 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 128 yds on 11 carries and 3 TDs. Seahawks have a decent defense made up for by their potent offense. Bills come in off a loss last week against the Rams at home. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 25 of 33 for 247 yds 1 TD and 1 INT.  Bills have a poorly playing defense. Prediction: Seahawks

Carolina Panthers (4-9) vs San Diego Chargers (5-8)

Panthers come in off a win against the Falcons at home. QB Cam Newton completed 23 of 35 for 287 yds and 2 passing TDs, and had 9 rushes for 116 yds and 1 rushing TD. Panthers lack a running game and has a low ranked defense which has plagued them all season. Chargers come in off a win last week against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. QB Philip Rivers completed 21 of 41 for 200 yds and 3 TDs with WR Malcolm Floyd receiving 1 of them. Chargers still have no running game and poorly ranked defense. Prediction: Chargers

Detroit Lions (4-9) vs Arizona Cardinals (4-9)

Lions come in off a loss last week against the Packers in Green Bay. QB Matthew Stafford completed 27 of 45 for 264 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. WR Calvin Johnson had 10 receptions for 118 yds. Lions defense has been a major disappointment this season. Cardinals come in off a blowout loss against the Seahawks in Seattle. QB John Skelton threw 4 INTs in the game. Cardinals offense has been decimated with injuries and defense has played atrocious because of it. Prediction: Lions

Kansas City Chiefs (2-11) vs Oakland Raiders (3-10)

Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Browns in Cleveland. QB Brady Quinn threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. RB Jamaal Charles rushed for 165 yds on 18 carries and 1 TD. Chiefs have the worst ranked defense in the league. Raiders come in off a loss against the Broncos at home. QB Carson Palmer completed 19 of 30 for 273 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. Raiders have one of the lowest ranked defenses. Prediction: Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) vs Dallas Cowboys (7-6)

Steelers come in off a loss last week against the Chargers at home. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 22 of 42 for 285 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Mike Wallace catching 2 of those TDs. Steelers have a top 5 ranked defense. Cowboys come in off a win last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati. QB Tony Romo completed 25 of 43 for 268 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with WR Dez Bryant catching the lone TD. RB DeMarco Murray rushed for 1 additional TD. Cowboys have a mediocre defense. Prediction: Steelers

San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) vs New England Patriots (10-3)

49ers come in off a win last week against the Dolphins at home. QB Colin Kaepernick completed 18 of 23 for 185 yds and rushed for 1 TD. RBs Frank Gore & Anthony Dixon each rushed for 1 TD. 49ers have a top 10 defense. Patriots come in off a win last week against the Texans at home. QB Tom Brady completed 21 of 35 for 296 yds and 4 TDs with TE Aaron Hernandez receiving 2 of those. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 1 additional TD. Patriots have a surprisingly good defense. Prediction: Patriots

New York Jets (6-7) vs Tennessee Titans (4-9)

Jets come in off a win against the Jags in Jacksonville. RBs Bilal Powell and Shonn Greene each rushed for a TD. Jets have been plagued with poor performance and an injury plagued defense. Titans come in off a loss last week to the Colts in Indianapolis. QB Jake Locker completed 22 of 35 for 262 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. Titans running game is still struggling to score and defense is in the bottom 10 of the league. Prediction: Jets

The Sad Tale of Josh Brent

Just one week after Javon Belcher tragically shot and killed his girlfriend and then killed himself in the parking lot of Arrowhead Stadium, the NFL suffered another tragic loss.

Dallas Cowboys Nose Tackle Josh Brent was involved in a fatal drunk driving car accident that killed his best friend and former teammate former practice squad player Jerry Brown. Brent is now charged with intoxication manslaugther for the death. Brent is out on bond but was placed on reserve/non-football illness list which effectively ends his season with the Cowboys.

What makes this story all the more sad is Brent pleaded guilty to a driving under the influence charge while a player at Illinois in 2009. Brent was sentenced to 60 days in jail and two years of probation for that case.

After serving time previously for drunk driving there is a hope that Brent would have learned his lesson. That he would no longer get behind the wheel of a car and drive drunk, but sadly he once again made a poor choice and now his best friend has lost his life because of it.

To make the matter worse, the NFLPA offers players a free ride home if they become intoxicated while they are out so they do not have to drive impaired and the Cowboys organization even offers a service to pick up your vehicle and take it to your home so you do not have to leave your car behind if you do so. With all these services here to help players make the right decision, why did Brent choose to make the wrong one?

This question is one that Brent will have to ask himself everyday for the rest of his life. With his NFL career most likely over, and possibly facing time for manslaughter, the worst thing Brent will have to live with is the fact that he killed his best friend in a way that could've been prevented had he made a better smarter choice. That is the saddest part of all.

Week 14 Predictions

Finished 11-5 last week so let's get going ..

Denver Broncos (9-3) vs Oakland Raiders (3-9)

Broncos come in off a win last week against the Bucs at home. QB Peyton Manning completed 27 of 38 for 242 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with 2 of those TDs going to WR Demaryius Thomas. Without RB Willis McGahee Broncos have gone to a running back by committee system. Broncos have a top 10 defense. Raiders come in off a loss last week to the Browns at home. QB Carson Palmer completed 34 of 54 for 351 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. Raiders running game is struggling and defense is one of the worst in the league. Prediction: Broncos

Dallas Cowboys (6-6) vs  Cincinnati Bengals (7-5)

Prediction: Bengals

St. Louis Rams (5-6-1) vs Buffalo Bills (5-7)

Rams come in off a win last week against the 49ers at home. While the offense failed to score, Rams defense played tough. Bills come in off a win last week against the Jags at home. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 9 of 17 for 112 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Stevie Johnson receiving 1 of those TDs. RB CJ Spiller rushed for 1 additional TD. Bills defense played well last week though has not been consistent. Prediction: Bills

Philadelphia Eagles (3-9) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6)

Eagles come in off a loss last week against the Cowboys in Dallas. QB Nick Foles completed 22 of 34 for 251 yds and 1 TD. RB Bryce Brown rushed for 169 yds on 24 carries and 2 additional TDs. Eagles have one of the lowest ranked defenses in the league. Bucs come in off a loss last week against the Broncos in Denver. QB Josh Freeman completed 18 of 39 for242 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with TE Dallas Clark catching 1 of those TDs. Bucs defense are in need of a better secondary. Prediction: Buccaneers

Atlanta Falcons (11-1) vs Carolina Panthers (3-9)

Falcons come in off a win last week against the Saints at home. QB Matt Ryan completed 18 of 23 for 165 yds and 1 TD with TE Tony Gonzalez receiving the lone TD. RB Michael Turner rushed for 1 additional TD. Falcons have 1 of the top defenses in the league. Panthers come in off a loss last week against the Chiefs in Kansas City. QB Cam Newton completed 15 of 27 for 232 yds and 3 TDs. WR Steve Smith have 5 receptions for 120 yds and 1 of those TD passes. Panthers lack a decent running game and a reliable defense. Prediction: Falcons

Chicago Bears (8-4) vs Minnesota Vikings (6-6)

Bears come in off a loss last week to the Seahawks at home. QB Jay Cutler completed 17 of 26 for 233 yds and 2 TDs. Bears running game is still struggling to score but they still have a good defense. Vikings come in off a loss to the Packers in Green Bay. QB Christian Ponder completed 12 of 25 for 119 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 210 yds on 21 carries and 1 TD. Vikings have a midpack defense. Prediction: Bears

New York Jets (5-7) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (2-10)

Jets come in off a win last week against the Cardinals at home. QB Mark Sanchez was benched after throwing 3 INTs last week so his start this week is precarious. Jets secondary has struggled since the loss of Revis early in the season. Jags come in off a loss last week against the Bills in Buffalo. QB Chad Henne completed 18 of 41 for 208 yds 1 passing TD 1 rushing TD and 1 INT. Jags have no running game and 1 of the worst defenses. Prediction: Jets

Tennessee Titans (4-8) vs Indianapolis Colts (8-4)

Titans come in off a loss last week to the Texans at home. QB Jake Locker completed 21 of 45 for 309 yds 1 TD and 3 INT. Titans running game has been slow to score and defense is failing in the secondary. Colts come in off a win last week against the Lions in Detroit. QB Andrew Luck completed 24 of 54 for 391 yds 4 TDs and 3 INTs. RB Vick Ballard rushed for 1 additional TD. Colts have a banged up but fair midpack defense. Prediction: Colts

San Diego Chargers (4-8) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5)

Chargers come in off a loss last week against the Bengals at home. QB Philip Rivers threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. Chargers running game is nonexistent and defense is playing extremely poor. Steelers come in off a win last week against the Ravens. QB Ben Roethlisberger will be back this week. RB Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 1 TD. Steelers still have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Steelers

Kansas City Chiefs (2-10) vs Cleveland Browns (4-8)

Chiefs come in off a win last week against the Panthers at home. QB Brady Quinn completed 19 of 23 for 201 yds and 2 TDs. Chiefs running game is still failing to get in the end zone and has the worst defense in the league. Browns come in off a win last week against the Raiders in Oakland. QB Brandon Weeden completed 25 of 36 for 364 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Trent Richardson rushed for 1 additional TD. Browns have 1 of the lowest ranked defenses in the league. Prediction: Browns

Baltimore Ravens (9-3) vs Washington Redskins (6-6)

Prediction: Ravens

Miami Dolphins (5-7) vs San Francisco 49ers (8-3-1)

Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Patriots at home. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 13 of 29 for 186 yds and rushed for 1 TD. Dolphins are not getting enough points from their running game and defense is playing sloppy. 49ers come in off a loss last week to the Rams in St. Louis. QB Colin Kaepernick did not complete a TD. RB Frank Gore rushed for 1 TD. 49ers have a top 10 defense. Prediction: 49ers

Arizona Cardinals (4-8) vs Seattle Seahawks (7-5)

Cardinals come in off a loss last week against the Jets in New York. Cards did not score a single TD last week and their defense has played poor every week. Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Bears in Chicago. QB Russell Wilson completed 23 of 37 for 293 yds and 2 TDs with WR Sidney Rice catching 1 of those TDs. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 1 additional TD. Seahawks have a top 10 defense. Prediction: Seahawks

New Orleans Saints (5-7) vs New York Giants (7-5)

Saints come in off a loss last week agains the Falcolns in Atlanta. QB Drew Brees threw 0 TDs and 5 INTs. Saints running game needs to score and their defense has to step up for any chance of making the playoffs. Giants come in off a loss last week to the Redskins in Washington. QB Eli Manning completed 20 of 33 for 280 yds and 1 TD. Giants have a midpack defense. Prediction: Giants

Detroit Lions (4-8) vs Green Bay Packers (8-4)

Lions come in off a loss last week against the Colts at home. QB Matthew Stafford completed 27 of 46 for 313 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. WR Calvin Johnson had 13 receptions for 171 yds and 1 TD and RB Mikel Leshoure rushed for 1 additional TD. Lions defense has failed to live up to expectations. Packers come in off a win last week against the Vikings at home. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 27 of 35 for 286 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. Packers lack a running game but their midrange defense keeps games close. Prediction: Packers

Houston Texans (11-1) vs New England Patriots (9-3)

Texans come in off a win last week against the Titans in Tennessee. QB Matt Schaub completed 21 of 35 for 207 yds and 2 TDs. RB Arian Foster rushed for 1 additional TD. Texans have a top 5 defense. Patriots come in off a win last week against the the Dolphins in Miami. QB Tom Brady completed 24 of 40 for 238 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. WR Wes Welker had 12 receptions for 103 yds and the lone TD catch. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 1 additional TD. Patriots have a top 10 defense. Prediction: Texans

The Javon Belcher Tragedy

Saturday was a traumatic day for the Kansas City Chiefs and the football community at large. Linebacker Javon Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend. He then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and shot and killed himself in front of GM Scott Pioli and Head Coach Romeo Crennel. The Chiefs later took a vote to play Sunday's game against the Panthers which they went on to win. Despite the win, Chiefs are still reeling from the horror of Belcher's actions.

Some have used this tragedy as a way to take a stance on gun control. Whether gun control would have stopped this tragedy from occurring is not the issue. Some have used this a stance against domestic violence. Reports are there is no history of domestic violence in Belcher's past so we cannot say this is the issue either. Details have emerged now that Belcher and his girlfriend were having financial issues. On the day in question an arguement ensued over a concert his girlfriend attended with the end result being the demise of both of them.

We may never know why Belcher went to such an extreme measure or what if anything could have been done to counter it. What we do know is there is an orphaned 3 month old baby girl who will never know her parents. This is the saddest and most heartbreaking part of the entire tragedy.

Week 13 Predictions

Finished 8-6 last week so let's improve that..

New Orleans Saints (5-6) vs Atlanta Falcons (10-1)

Saints come in off a loss last week against th 49ers at home. QB Drew Brees completed 26 of 41 for 267 yds 3 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Marques Colston receiving 1 of those TDs. Saints running back by committe system with Sproles, Ivory & Thomas has only scored a combined 3 TDs all season. This team's defense has been stagnant and Saints rely to heavily on their high powered offense to win games. Falcons come in off a win last week against the Bucs in Tampa Bay. QB Matt Ryan completed 26 of 32 for 353 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. WR Julio Jones made 6 receptions for 147 yds and 1 TD and RB Michael Turner rushed for 1 additional TD. Falcons have 1 of the top ranked defenses in the league. Prediction: Falcons

Houston Texans (10-1) vs Tennessee Titans (4-7)

Texans come in off a win last week against the Lions in Detroit. QB Matt Schaub completed 29 of 48 for 315 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with TE Owen Daniels catching the lone TD.  RB Arian Foster rushed for 102 yds on 20 carries and 2 TDs. Texans have a top 4 defense. Titans come in off a loss last week to the Jags in Jacksonville.  QB Jake Locker completed 23 of 40 for 261 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Kenny Britt making the lone TD reception. Titans mediocre defense cannot overcome their lack of an offense. Prediction: Texans

New England Patriots (8-3) vs Miami Dolphins (5-6)

Patriots come in off a win last week against the Jets in New York. QB Tom Brady completed 18 of 27 for 323 yds and 3 TDs with WR Wes Welker receiving 1 of those TDs. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 97 yds on 21 carries and 1 additional TD. Patriots have a mid-level defense. Dolphins come in off a win last week against the Seahawks at home. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 18 of 26 for 253 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Reggie Bush rushed for 87 yds on 14 carries and 1 additional TD. Dolphins have a low ranked defense. Prediction: Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9) vs Buffalo Bills (4-7)

Jags come in off a win last week against the Titans at home. QB Chad Henne completed 17 of 26 for 261 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Justin Blackmon receiving 1 TD. Jags defense is 1 of the worst in the league. Bills come in off a loss last week against the Colts in Indianapolis. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 17 of 33 for 180 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. Bills running game and defense is sorely lacking. Prediction: Bills

Indianapolis Colts (7-4) vs Detroit Lions (4-7)

Colts come in off a win last week against the Bills at home. QB Andrew Luck completed 20 of 37 for 240 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. Colts running game has only scored 1 TD so far this season and defense has been hampered with injuries. Lions come in off a loss last week to the Texans at home. QB Matthew Stafford completed 31 of 61 for 441 yds and 2 TDs with WR Calvin Johnson receiving 8 passes for 140 yds and 1 TD. RB Mikel Leshore rushed for 1 additional TD. Lions defense has been better on paper than they play. Prediction: Colts

Carolina Panthers (3-8) vs Kansas City Chiefs (1-10)

Panthers come in off a win last week against the Eagles in Philadelphia. QB Cam Newton completed 18 of 28 for 306 yds and 2 TDs. Panthers have no running game and a terrible defense. Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Broncos at home. This team is decimated by injuries and has the worst scoring offense and worst defense in the league. Prediction: Panthers

Arizona Cardinals (4-7) vs New York Jets (4-7)

Both teams come in off a loss last week. Both teams are struggling with poorly scoring offenses and low ranked defenses. Prediction: Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers (8-2-1) vs St. Louis Rams (4-6-1)

Both teams come in off a win last week. These 2 teams play each other very tough but 49ers should be able to get the win. Prediction: 49ers

Minnesota Vikings (6-5) vs Green Bay Packers (7-4)

Both teams come in off a loss last week. Vikings won the last battle between these 2 teams so Packers are set to get revenge. Prediction: Packers

Seattle Seahawks (6-5) vs Chicago Bears (8-3)

Seahawks come in off a loss last week while Bears come in off a win. Bears are trying to stay ahead of the NFC North division. Prediction: Bears

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) vs Denver Broncos (8-3)

Bucs come in off a loss while Broncos come in off a win. This should  be a good game. Prediction: Broncos

Cincinnati Bengals (6-5) vs San Diego Chargers (4-7)

Bengals come in off a win while Chargers come in off a loss. Chargers are a team struggling to find an identity. Prediction: Bengals

Cleveland Browns (3-8) vs Oakland Raiders (3-8)

Browns come in off a win while the Raiders come in off a loss. Neither team is very good. Prediction: Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) vs Baltimore Ravens (9-2)

Steelers come in off a loss while Ravens come in off a win. Ravens look to maintain their lead in the AFC North division. Prediction: Ravens

Philadelphia Eagles (3-8) vs Dallas Cowboys (5-6)

Both teams come in off a loss last week. Eagles are a terrible team with many key injuries. Prediction: Cowboys

New York Giants (7-4) vs Washington Redskins (5-6)

Both teams come in off a win last week. This will be a tough fought game. Prediction: Giants

Week 12 Predictions

Let's just jump right in..

Houston Texans (9-1) vs Detroit Lions (4-6)

Texans come in off a win last week against the Jags at home. QB Matt Schab completed 43 of 55 for 527 yds 5 TDs and 2 INTs. WR Andre Johnson made 19 receptions for 273 yds and 1 TD. RB Arian Foster didnt score last week and their defense played sloppy but both should be back on track this week. Lions come in off a loss last week to the Packers at home. QB Matthew Stafford completed 17 of 39 for 266 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. WR Calvin Johnson made 11 receptions for 143 yds  and 1 TD and RB Mikel Leshore rushed for 84 yds on 19 carries and 1 TD. Lions weakness is their secondary. Prediction: Texans

Washington Redskins (4-6) vs Dallas Cowboys (5-5)

Redskins come in off a win last week against the Eagles at home. QB RGIII completed 14 of 15 for 200 yds and 4 TDs with WR Santana Moss receiving 1 of those. Redskins defense has been decimated with injuries and struggled all season. Cowboys come in off a win last week against the Browns at home. QB Tony Romo completed 35 of 50 for 313 yds and 1 TD. WR Dez Bryant made 15 receptions for 145 yds and 1 TD. RB Felix Jones rushed for 1 additional TD. Cowboys have a struggling defense. Prediction: Cowboys

New England Patriots (7-3) vs New York Jets (4-6)

Patriots come in off a win last week against the Colts at home. QB Tom Brady completed 24 of 35 for 331 yds and 3 TDs. WR Rob Gronkowski made 7 receptions for 137 yds for 2 TD. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 1 additional TD. Patriots offense makes up for their failings on defense. Jets come in off a win last week against the Rams in St. Louis. QB Mark Sanchez completed 15 of 20 for 178 yds and 1 TD. RB Bilal Powell rushed for 2 additional TDs. Jets need a better secondary. Prediction: Patriots

Denver Broncos (7-3) vs Kansas City Chiefs (1-9)

Broncos come in off a win last week against the Chargers at home. QB Peyton Manning completed 25 of 42 for 270 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Eric Decker receiving 1 of those TDs. RB Willis McGahee was lost for the remainder of the season so Broncos will switch to a running back by committee style to include 3 RBs. Broncos defense has become 1 of the top 10 in the league. Chiefs come in off a loss last week to the Bengals at home. QB Brady Quinn will start this week in place of the ineffective Matt Cassel. RB Jamaal Charles has only scored 3 TDs this season.Chiefs have 1 of the worst rank defenses in the league. Prediction: Broncos

Buffalo Bills (4-6) vs Indianapolis Colts (6-4)

Bills come in off a win last week against the Dolphins at home. Despite the win Bills failed to produce an offensive TD relying on their 31st rank defense to win the game. Bills have a horrendous defense. Colts come in off a loss last week to the Patriots in New England. QB Andrew Luck completed 27 of 50 for 334 yds 2 TDs and 3 INTs. Colts defense have inconsistencies and major injuries. Prediction: Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) vs Cleveland Browns (2-8)

Steelers come in off a loss last week to the Ravens at home. QB Ben Roethlisberger and QB Byron Leftwich are both out injured so QB Charlie Batch will start this week. Steelers running game has had problems scoring and their defense has sputtered especially their secondary. Browns come in off a loss last week against the Cowboys in Dallas. QB Brandon Weeden completed 20 of 35 for 210 yds and 2 TDs with TE Ben Watson receiving 1. Browns have a horrendous defense. Prediction: Steelers

Oakland Raiders (3-7) vs Cincinnati Bengals (5-5)

Raiders come in off a loss to the Saints in Oakland. QB Carson Palmer completed 22 of 40 312 yds 2 TDs and 2 INTs with TE Brandon Myers receiving 1 TD. Raiders defense has been a major disappointment. Bengals come in off a win last week against the Chiefs in Kansas City. QB Andy Dalton completed 18 of 29 for 230 yds and 2 TDs with WR AJ Green receiving 1 of those. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 101 yds on 25 carries and 1 additional TD. Bengals have a mid ranked defense. Prediction: Bengals

Seattle Seahawks (6-4) vs Miami Dolphins (4-6)

Seahawks come in off a bye last week. QB Russell Wilson has thrown for 1827 yds 15 TDs and 8 INTs. RB Marshawn Lynch has rushed for 1005 yds and 5 TDs. Seahawks have a top 10 ranked defense. Dolphins come in off loss last week to the Bills in Buffalo. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 14 of 28 for 141 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Reggie Bush was shut down last week. Dolphins defense is in the bottom half of the league. Prediction: Seahawks

Atlanta Falcons (9-1) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4)

Falcons come in off a win last week against the Cardinals at home. QB Matt Ryan had a atrocious game throwing 0 TDs and 5 INTS. RB Michael Turner rushed for 1 TD. Falcons have 1 of the top defenses of the league. Bucs come in off a win last week against the Panthers in Carolina. QB Josh Freeman completed 25 of 46 for 248 yds 3 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Vincent Jackson receiving 1 of those TDs. Bucs defense is mid range and will have a tough time ahead. Prediction: Falcons

Minnesota Vikings (6-4) vs Chicago Bears (7-3)

Vikings come in off a bye last week. QB Christian Ponder has thrown for 2027 yds 12 TDs and 8 INTs. RB Adrian Peterson has rushed for a league leading 1128 yds and 7 TDs.  Vikes have a pretty good defense. Bears come in off a loss last week against the 49ers in San Francisco. QB Jay Cutler was out last week due to a concussion but is expected back this week. Bears have a top 15 defense. Prediction: Bears

Tennessee Titans (4-6) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (1-9)

Titans come in off a bye last week. QB Jake Locker has thrown for 903 yds 6 TDs and 2 INTs. RB Chris Johnson has rushed for 862 yds and 4 TDs. Titans defense has been their achilles heel. Jags come in off a loss last week to the Texans in Houston. QB Chad Henne completed 16 of 33 for 354 yds and 4 TDs. WR Justin Blackmon made 7 receptions for 236 yds and 1 of those TDs. Jags have been without RB Maurice Jones-Drew for the last several weeks and have the next to last defense in the league. Prediction: Titans

Baltimore Ravens (8-2) vs San Diego Chargers (4-6)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Ravens offense did not score last week but their top 5 ranked defense kept them in the lead of the NFC North division. Chargers come in off a loss last week against the Broncos  in Denver. QB Philip Rivers completed 24 of 40 for 258 yds 2 TDs 2 INTs and 1 fumble lost. RB Ryan Matthews has only scored 1 TD so far this season. Chargers defense has been a letdown. Prediction: Ravens

St. Louis Rams (3-6-1) vs Arizona Cardinals (4-6)

Rams come in off a loss against the Jets at home. QB Sam Bradford completed 23 of 44 for 170 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. Rams have a terrible defense. Cardinals come in off a loss against the Falcons in Atlanta. QB Kevin Kolb completed 14 of 26 for 128 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB LaRod Stephens rushed for 127 yds on 22 carries and 1 additional TD. Cards defense started out fast but has fell apart ever since. Prediction: Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers (7-2-1) vs New Orleans Saints (5-5)

49ers come in off a win against the Bears at home. With starting QB Alex Smith out w/a concussion QB Colin Kaepernick completed 16 of 23 for 243 yds and 2 TDs with WR Michael Crabtree receiving 1 of them. 49ers have a top 6 ranked defense. Saints come in off a win last week against the Raiders in Oakland. QB Drew Brees completed 20 of 27 for 219 yds and 3 TDs with TE Jimmy Graham receiving 1 of them. Saints defense gives up massive yards to opponents. Prediction: 49ers

Green Bay Packers (7-3) vs New York Giants (6-4)

Packers come in off a win against the Lions in Detroit. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 19 of 27 for 236 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Randall Cobb receiving 1 of those TDs. Packers defense has played well the last few weeks. Giants come in off a bye last week. QB Eli Manning has passed for 2641 yds 12 TDs and 11 INTs. RB Ahmad Bradshaw has rushed for 675 yds and 4 TDs. Giants defense plays up and down from week to week. Prediction: Packers

Carolina Panthers (2-8) vs Philadelphia Eagles (3-7)

Panthers come in off a loss last week to the Bucs at home. QB Cam Newton completed 16 of 29 for 252 yds and 1 TD. Panthers running game has been non-existent and their defense plays poorly. Eagles come in off a loss against the Redskins in Washington. Both QB Michael Vick and RB LeSean McCoy are out this week with concussions. Eagles defense hemorrhage points and yards to opposing teams. Prediction: Panthers

Week 11 Predictions

Last week didnt do so well so let's try to improve...

Miami Dolphins (4-5) vs Buffalo Bills (3-6)

Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Titans at home. QB Ryan Tannehill threw 0 TDs and 3 INTs. RB Reggie Bush also fumbled the ball once. Dolphins have a semi functional defense that had an atrocious game. Bills come in off a loss last week against the Patriots in New England. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 27 of 40 for 337 yards 2 TDs and 1 INT and 1 Fumble. Bills have an injury plagued and poorly performing defense. Prediction: Bills

Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) vs Kansas City Chiefs (1-8)

Bengals come in off a win last week against the Giants at home. QB Andy Dalton completed 21 of 30 for 199 yds and 4 TDs with WR AJ Green receiving 1 TD.

Week 10 Predictions

Finished 12-2 last week. Let's get started:

Indianapolis Colts (5-3) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (1-7)

Colts come in off a win last week against the Dolphins at home. QB Andrew Luck completed 30 of 48 for 433 yds and 2 TDs with WR Reggie Wayne catching 1 of those. RB Donald Brown has only scored 1 TD so far this season and is questionable for this game. Colts are also facing several injuries on defense but they've played better the last 2 weeks. Jags come in off a loss last week against the Lions last week at home. QB Blaine Gabbert completed 27 of 38 for 220 yds 2 TDs and 2 INTs. Gabbert is injured but probable but Jags running game will still be without RB Maurice Jones-Drew who is out again this week with a foot injury. Jags have 1 of the worst defenses in the league. Prediction: Colts

Detroit Lions (4-4) vs Minnesota Vikings (5-4)

Lions come in off a win last week against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. QB Matthew Stafford completed 22 of 33 for 285 yards but 0 TDs as Lions used their run attack to score. RB Mikel Leshoure rushed for 3 TDs and back up RB Joique Bell rushed for 1 additional TD. Lions have not played up to their potential this season. Vikings come in off a loss last week against the Seahawks in Seattle. QB Christian Ponder threw 0 TDs and 1 INT for the game as Vikings led with their ground attack. RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 182 yds on 17 carries and 2 TDs. Vikings have a midpack defense. This should be a good match up. Prediction: Vikings

Atlanta Falcons (8-0) vs New Orleans Saints (3-5)

Falcons come in off a win last week against the Cowboys at home. QB Matt Ryan didnt complete a TD but passed for 342 yds. RB Michael Turner rushed for 102 yds on 20 carries and 1 TD. Falcons defense is 1 of the top rated in the league. Saints come in off a win last week against the Eagles at home. QB Drew Brees completed 21 of 27 for 239 yds and 2 TDs with WR Marques Colston catching 1 of those. The running game is still lacking but Saints defense had a great game last week to give them momentum to build upon. Prediction: Falcons

New York Giants (6-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)

Giants come in off a loss last week against the Steelers at home. QB  Eli Manning had a horrendous game throwing for 0 TDs and 1 INT. Giants running game was held in check and defense played sloppy but will recover. Bengals come in off a loss last week aginst the Broncos at home. QB Andy Dalton completed 26 of 42 for 299 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with WR AJ Green receiving the lone TD pass. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 1 additional TD. Bengals defense has played uneven each week. Prediction: Giants

Oakland Raiders (3-5) vs Baltimore Ravens (6-2)

Raiders come in off a loss last week against the Bucs at home. QB Carson Palmer completed 39 of 61 for 414 yds, 4 TDs and 3 INTs. Raiders are without RB Darren McFadden who is out with an ankle injury. Raiders are struggling on defense with injuries to key defensive players. Ravens come in off a win last week against the Browns in Cleveland.  QB Joe Flacco completed 15 of 24 for 153 yds and 1 TD. RB Ray Rice rushed for 98 yds on 25 carries and 1 additional TD. Despite injuries, Ravens defense is still 1 of the top rated in the league. Prediction: Ravens

Buffalo Bills (3-5) vs New England Patriots (5-3)

Bills come in off a loss last week against the Texans in Houston. They failed to score a single TD in the game and defense was overmatched and played atrocious. Patriots come in off a win last week against the Rams in St. Louis. QB Tom Brady completed 23 of 35 for 304 yds and 4 TDs. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 127 yds on 15 carries and 1 additional TD. Patriots defense has played well the last several weeks. Prediction: Patriots

Tennessee Titans (3-6) vs Miami Dolphins (4-4)

Titans come in off a loss last week against the Bears at home. QB Jake Locker will be returning this week after being out several weeeks with a shoulder injury. RB Chris Johnson rushed for 141  yds on 16 carries. Titans defense has not played with a reliable rhythm from week to week. Dolphins come in off a loss last week against the Colts in Indianapolis. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 22 of 38 for 290 yds and 1 TD. RB Reggie Bush rushed for 1 additional TD. Dolphins 4th quarter play is their biggest weakness. Prediction: Dolphins

San Diego Chargers (4-4) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4)

Chargers come in off a win last week against the Chiefs at home. QB Philip Rivers completed 18 of 20 for 220 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Malcom Floyd receiving 1 of those TDs. Chargers running game hasn't scored a TD in the last few weeks and their defense has not found a consistent rhythm from week to week. Bucs come in off a win against the Raiders in Oakland. QB Josh Freeman completed 18 of 30 for 247 yds and 2 TDs. RB Doug Martin had his career best game rushing for 251 yds on 25 carries and 4 TDs. Bucs defense is midpack and plays that way. Prediction: Buccaneers

Denver Broncos (5-3) vs Carolina Panthers (2-6)

Broncos come in off a win last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati. QB Peyton Manning  completed 27 of 35 for 291 yds 3 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Eric Decker receiving 2 of those TDs. Broncos defense has some issues but are decent. Panthers come in off a win against the Redskins last week in Washington. QB Cam Newton completed 13 of 23 for 201 yds and 1 TD with WR Steve Smith making the lone TD reception. Panthers running game has been nonexistent and their defense has played extremely poor. Prediction: Broncos

New York Jets (3-5) vs Seattle Seahawks (5-4)

Jets come in off a bye last week. QB Mark Sanchez has thrown for 1736 yds 10 TDs and 8 INTs for the season. RB Shonn Greene has rushed for 509 yds and 5 TDs to date. Jets are plagued with injuries which has resulted in disastrous performances. Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Vikings at home. QB Russell Wilson completed 16 of  24 for 173 yds and 3 TDs with WR Golden Tate receiving 2 of them. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 124 yds on 26 carries and 1 additional TD. Seahawks have a good defense which plays best at home. Prediction: Seahawks

St. Louis Rams (3-5) vs San Francisco 49ers (6-2)

Rams come in off a loss last week against the Patriots at home. QB Sam Bradford completed 22 of 30 for 205 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Steven Jackson has only scored 1 TD so far this season. Rams defense is one of the lowest rank in the league. 49ers come in off a bye last week. QB Alex Smith has thrown for 1659 yds 12 TDs and 5 INTs to date. RB Frank Gore has rushed for 656 yds and 4 TDs thus far. 49ers have a high ranked defense. Prediction: 49ers

Dallas Cowboys (3-5) vs Philadelphia Eagles (3-5)

Cowboys come in off a loss last week against the Falcons in Atlanta. QB Tony Romo completed 25 of 35 for 321 yds and 1 TD. RB DeMarco Murray is out with a foot injury so RB Felix Jones will start. Cowboys defense is better on paper than they play. Eagles come in off a loss against the Saints in New Orleans. QB Michael Vick completed 22 of 41 for 272 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB LeSean McCoy didnt score a TD but rushed for 119 yds on 19 carries. Eagles defense has never lived up to the potential. Prediction: Eagles

Houston Texans (7-1) vs Chicago Bears (7-1)

Texans come in off a win last week against the Bills at home. QB Matt Schaub completed 19 of 27 for 268 yds and 2 TDs. RB Arian Foster rushed for 111 yds on 24 carries and 1 additional TD. Texans have 1 of the top defenses in the league.  Bears come in off a win last week against the Titans in Tennessee. QB Jay Cutler completed 19 of 26 for 229 yds and 3 TDs. RB Matt Forte rushed for 103 yds on 12 carries and 1 additional TD. Bears have a high ranked defense. Prediction: Bears

Kansas City Chiefs (1-7) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)

Chiefs come in off a loss last week to the Chargers in San Diego in which neither the passing nor the running game scored a TD. This team has the worst defense in the league. Steelers come in off a win last week against the Giants in New York. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 21 of 30 for 216 2 TDs and 1 INT. Steelers running game is completely banged up so must rely on their high powered but injury plagued defense. Prediction: Steelers

Week 9 Predictions

Had a fall off last week so let's get started

Kansas City Chiefs (1-6) vs San Diego Chargers (3-4)

Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Raiders at home. QB Matt Cassel completed 20 of 30 for 218 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Jamaal Charles hasn't scored a TD in the last 3 weeks. This team has 1 of the worst defenses in the league. Chargers come in off a lost last week to the Browns in Cleveland. They failed to score a single TD but defense played well. Chargers should rebound this week. Prediction: Chargers

Miami Dolphins (4-3) vs Indianapolis Colts

Dolphins come in off a win last week against the Jets. QB Ryan Tannehill was injured in the game and is questionable this week. Dolphins had their break out game. Colts come in off a win last week against the Titans in Tennessee. With Dolphins QB situation up in the air the Colts should get the home win. Prediction: Colts

Buffalo Bills (3-4) vs Houston Texans (6-1)

Both teams come in off a bye. Bills defense against Texans high powered offense has no chance. Prediction: Texans

Baltimore Ravens (5-2) vs Cleveland Browns (2-6)

Ravens come in off a bye last week. Browns come in off a surprise win against the Chargers last week at home. Despite major losses on their defense, expect a win from the Ravens. Prediction: Ravens

Denver Broncos (4-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)

Broncos come in off a win last week against the Saints at home. Bengals come in off a bye. This game should be an interesting battle which could go either way. Prediction: Broncos

Chicago Bears (6-1) vs Tennessee Titans (3-5)

Bears come in off a win last week against the Panthers at home. Titans come in off a loss against the Colts. Titans have played well without QB Jake Locker but with little production out of RB Chris Johnson and a defense that struggles in the 4th quarter, this should be a win for the Bears. Prediction: Bears

Detroit Lions (3-4) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6)

Lions come in off a win against the Seahawks at home. Jaguars come in off a loss against the Packers in Green Bay. Jaguars will still be without RB Maurice Jones-Drew and their defense is one of the worst in the league. Prediction: Lions

Arizona Cardinals (4-4) vs Green Bay Packers (5-3)

Cardinals come in off a loss against the 49ers at home. Packers come in off a win against the Jaguars. Both teams play inconsistent week to week but with QB Kevin Kolb out for the Cardinals, Packers should be able to win it. Prediction: Packers

Carolina Panthers (1-6) vs Washington Redskins (3-5)

Panthers come in off a loss last week against the  Bears in Chicago. Redskins come in off a loss against the Steelers. Panthers are struggling on both sides of the ball and Redskins have major injury losses so this game will be closer than some expect. Prediction: Redskins

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4) vs Oakland Raiders (3-4)

Bucs come in off a win last week against the Vikings in Minnesota. Raiders come in off a win against the Chiefs. Neither team is highly prolific and Raiders are facing some serious injury issues. Prediction: Buccaneers

Minnesota Vikings (5-3) vs Seattle Seahawks (4-4)

Vikings come in off a loss last week against the Buccaneers at home. Seahawks come in off a loss against the Lions in Detroit. Seahawks are tough to beat at home. Prediction: Seahawks

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) vs New York Giants (6-2)

Steelers come in off a win against the Redskins at home. Giants come in off a win against the Cowboys in Dallas. This should be the match-up of the week. Prediction: Giants

Dallas Cowboys (3-4) vs Atlanta Falcons (7-0)

Cowboys come in off a loss last week to the Giants at home. Falcons come in off a win against the Eagles in Philadelphia. Falcons are nearly impossible to beat at home. Prediction: Falcons

Philadelphia Eagles (3-4) vs New Orleans Saints (2-5)

Eagles come in of a loss last week to the Falcons at home. Saints come in off a loss last week to the Broncos in Denver. Neither team is having a great year but Saints should get a win at home. Prediction: Saints

Week 8 Predictions

Finished 11-2 last week. Let's get started on this week's rundown...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-4) vs Minnesota Vikings (5-2)

Bucs come in off a loss last week to the Saints at home. QB Josh Freeman completed 24 of 42 for 420 yds and 3 TDs with WR Vincent Jackson making 7 receptions for 216 yds and 1 TD. RB Doug Martin rushed for 1 additional TD. Bucs defense is lacking fourth quarter continuity. Vikings come in off a win last week against the Cardinals at home. QB Christian Ponder had his worst game so far this season throwing 2 INTs and just 1TD with Percy Harvin making the lone TD reception. RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 153 yds on 23 carries. Vikes defense stepped up last week and hopefully can continue with that energy. Prediction: Vikings

Washington Redskins (3-4) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (3-3)

Redskins come in off a loss last week to the Giants in New York. QB Robert Griffin III completed 20 of 28 for 258 yds, 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 120 yds though did not score a TD. Redskins defense played well till the 4th quarter which has been their weakness so far. Redskins will be without TE Fred Davis who was loss for the season with a torn left achilles tendon. Steelers come in off a win last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 27 of 37 for 278 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 122 yds on 17 carries but didnt score. Steelers defense is the walking wounded and this has been a struggle for them. Prediction: Steelers

Seattle Seahawks (4-3) vs Detroit Lions (2-4)

Seahawks come in off a loss last week against the 49ers in San Francisco. QB Russell Wilson completed 0 TDs and 1 INT. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 103 yds but 0 TDs as well. Seahawks defense high ranked defense is still one of the better ones in the league. Lions come in off a loss last week against the Bears in Chicago. QB Matthew Stafford completed 28 of 46 for 263 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. WR Calvin Johnson and RB Mikel LeShoure have each only scored 1 TD so far this season. Lions defense is better on paper than what they are in reality. Prediction: Seahawks

Carolina Panthers (1-5) vs Chicago Bears (5-1)

Panthers come in off a loss last week against the Cowboys at home. QB Cam Newtom completed 31 of 37 for 233 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB DeAngelo Williams was ineffective so RB Jonathan Stewart will get the start this week. Panthers defense need the offense to score more to avoid being on the field so long. Bears come in off a win last week against the Lions at home. QB Jay Cutler completed 16 of 31 for 150 yds and 1 TD with WR Brandon Marshall receiving the lone TD. RB Matt Forte has still only rushed for 1 TD so they will need more production out of their running game. Bears still have a top ranked defense. Prediction: Bears

Atlanta Falcons (6-0) vs Philadelphia Eagles (3-3)

Falcons come in off a bye last week. QB Matt Ryan has thrown for over 1756 yds 14 TDs and 6 INTs so far this season. RB Michael Turner has just 357 yds and 3 TDs to date so they need to get their running game going. Falcons have a top 4 ranked defense which has been effective in keeping them winning. Eagles come in off a bye last week. QB Michael Vick has thrown for 1632 yds 8 TDs and 8 INTs. RB LeSean McCoy has rushed for 459 yds and just 1 TD so they are desperate need of an effective running game. Eagles defense are mired in mediocrity. Prediction: Falcons

New England Patriots (4-3) vs St. Louis Rams (3-4)

Patriots come in off a win last week against the Jets at home. QB Tom Brady completed 26 of 42 for 259 yds and 2 TDs with TE Rob Gronkowski receiving both of them. RB Stevan Ridley was held in check last week but should find the end zone today. Patriots defense has stumbled a bit lately but are still pretty good. Rams come in off a loss last week to the Packers at home. QB Sam Bradford completed 21 of 34 for 255 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Steven Jackson had his 1st rushing TD last week. Rams defense has some inconsistencies but this is partially to blame on their offense. Prediction: Patriots

Indianapolis Colts (3-3) vs Tennessee Titans (3-4)

Colts come in off a win last week against the Browns at home. QB Andrew Luck completed 16 of 29 for 186 yds and rushed for 2 TDs. RB Donald Brown has still only scored 1 TD so far this season. Colts defense is subpar which is proving very detrimental. Titans come in off a win last week against the Bills in Buffalo. QB Matt Hasselbeck completed 22 of 33 for 205 yds and 1 TD. RB Chris Johnson rushed for 195 yds on 18 carries and 2 TDs. Titans defense had a good game last week and need to continue playing that well. Prediction: Titans

San Diego Chargers (3-3) vs Cleveland Browns (1-6)

Chargers come in off a bye last week. QB Philip Rivers has passed for 1492 yds 10 TDs and 9 INTs. RB Ryan Matthews has rushed for 259 yds and just 1 TD. Chargers defense is not playing up to their full potential this season. Browns come in off a loss last week to the Colts in Indianapolis. QB Brandon Weeden completed 25 of 41 for 264 yds and 2 TDs with WR Josh Gordon receiving 1 of them. RB Trent Richardson was a nonfactor in the game so will need big numbers this week. Browns have a horrendous and badly banged up defense. Prediction: Chargers

Miami Dolphins (3-3) vs New York Jets (3-4)

Dolphins come in off a win last week against the Rams at home. RB Ryan Tannehill completed 21 of 29 for 185 yds and 2 TDs. RB Reggie Bush was not a factor and neither was the Dolphins lackluster defense. Jets come in off a loss last week against the Patriots in New England. QB Mark Sanchez completed 28 of 41 for 328 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Shonn Greene rushed for 1 additional TD. Jets have suffered some major injuries on both sides of the ball and have struggled severely since. Prediction: Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5) vs Green Bay Packers (4-3)

Jaguars come in off a loss last week against the Raiders in Oakland. QB Blaine Gabbert completed 8 of 12 for 110 yds and 1 TD with WR Cecil Shorts receiving the lone TD. RB Maurice Jones Drew was injured last week and will be out this week. Jags have a terrible defense. Packers come in off a win last week against the Rams in St. Louis. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 30 of 37 for 342 yds and 3 TDs with WR Jordy Nelson receiving 1 of them. RB Cedric Benson has still only scored 1 TD. Packers have an effective defense but struggles in their tough division. Prediction: Packers

Oakland Raiders (2-4) Kansas City Chiefs (1-5)

Raiders come in off a win last week against the Jaguars at home. QB Carson Palmer completed 26 of 46 for 298 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Darren McFadden was held under 55 yds rushing last week so needs a good game. Raiders have a terrible defense in a bad division. Chiefs come in off a bye last week. QB Matt Cassel has thrown for 1150 yds 5 TDs and 9 INTs.  RB Jamaal Charles has rushed for 591 yds and 2 TDs. Chiefs have 1 of the worst defenses in the league. Prediction: Raiders

New York Giants (5-2) vs Dallas Cowboys (3-3)

Giants come in off a win last week against the Redskins at home. QB Eli Manning completed 26 of 40 for 337 yds for 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Victor Cruz receiving the 1 TD. RB Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 1 additional TD. Giants have a solid defense. Cowboys come in off a win last week against the Panthers in Carolina. QB Tony Romo completed 24 of 34 for 227 yds and 1 TD with WR Miles Austin receiving the TD. Cowboys have suffered injuries in their running game and defense which has been a major factor in their losses. Prediction: Giants

New Orleans Saints (2-4) vs Denver Broncos (3-3)

Saints come in off a win last week against the Bucs in Tampa Bay. QB Drew Brees completed 27 of 37 for 377 yds 4 TDs and 1 INT with WR Marques Colston receiving 1 of the TDs. RB Pierre Thomas rushed for 1 additional TD. Saints have struggled badly on defense. Broncos come in off a bye last week. QB Peyton Manning has passed for 1808 yds 14 TDs and 4 INTs. RB Willis McGahee has rushed for 432 yds and 3 TDs. Broncos defense is decent but makes many mental mistakes. Prediction: Saints

San Francisco 49ers (5-2) vs Arizona Cardinals (4-3)

49ers come in off a win against the Seahawks at home. QB Alex Smith completed 14 of 23 for 140 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Frank Gore didnt score last week but has been effective in the ground game. 49ers have a high powered defense. Cardinals come in off a loss last week against the Vikings in Minnesota. QB Kevin Kolb was injured last week and will be starting QB John Skelton. Cardinals have struggled in their running game and defense. Prediction: 49ers

Injury Report and Key Losses

Players continue to play even through the most grueling of injuries. Sometimes however, players are injured for a few games or even the season. Some players roles are small enough that their impact won't effect the whole team, but some players are so key that their loss is major. Here are some of those players.

Baltimore Ravens

Player-LB Ray Lewis
Injury- torn tricep muscle
Return- N/A-season ending

While CB Lardarius Webb was also loss for the season, Lewis is the heart and soul of the Ravens organization, having been with the team since their arrival in Baltimore. His loss is felt most in the leadership and team building he brings to the Ravens. The first game after his season ending injury was a blowout loss to the Texans showing how quickly the impact of his loss was felt. Talks are that with his age, he may have to consider retirement, but this is unlikely in a player of Lewis's caliber.

New York Jets

Player- CB Darelle Revis
Injury- torn left ACL
Return- N/A-season ending

Player- WR Santonio Holmes
Injury- Left foot lisfranc injury
Return- N/A- season ending

2 days after announcing the loss of Reavis for the season, Jets loss Holmes as well. Reavis is a crucial piece to the Jets secondary, referred to as "Reavis Island" he is a threat in the backfield. Now the Jets will have to find a way to shore up the secondary on his side of the ball which will not be an easy feat. Holmes is one of the most reliable first down receivers. His loss has an immediate impact on an offense that is already struggling to score. This may be a tough season with both of these players gone.

Houston Texans

Player- LB Brian Cushing
Injury- torn left ACL
Return-N/A- season ending

The former rookie of the year has been an integral part of the Texans defense. They have still managed to play the tough hard nose football they are known for, but his loss on the interior of their line was still significant.

Indianapolis Colts

Player- WR Austin Collie
Injury- ruptured right patellar tendon
Return-N/A- season ending

Collie was to take over the #2 receiver slot with Garcon leaving in the off-season, however, the injury ended his season before it could begin. Colts are struggling this season under rookie QB Andrew Luck and the loss of Collie is definitely a contributing factor.

Kansas City Chiefs

Player- TE Kevin Boss
Injury- Concussion
Return- N/A- season ending

Chiefs have struggled for the last several years to score on offense. The additon of Boss was to help them in their passing and blocking gam but they will now have to continue to rely on TE Tony Moeaki.

Oakland Raiders

Player- WR Jacoby Ford
Injury- Foot
Return- N/A- season ending

Raiders have several decent receivers so the loss of Ford isn't devastating but has definitely made a difference in some of their deep threat plays this season.

Washington Redskins

Player- LB Brian Orakpo
Injury- torn left pectoral muscle
Return- N/A-season ending

Player- TE Fred Davis
Injury- torn left achilles tendon
Return- N/A- season ending

The defense suffered a major blow very early in the season with the loss of Orakpo who is key in the center of their line. The difference has been noticeable but they're scraping by. This may change however now with the leading receiver Davis loss for the season just last week. This may have a significant impact on their offense since Davis is Griffin's favorite and most reliable target.

Detroit Lions

Player- WR Nate Burleson
Injury- broken right leg
Return- N/A- season ending

As if things werent bad enough for the Lions they have now lost Burleson for the season. Burleson is a solid #2 receiver so his loss will definitely have an impact on this team which is struggling to find wins this season.

Green Bay Packers

Player- RB Cedric Benson
Injury- Left foot Lisfranc injury
Return- N/A- season ending

Packers is definitely a case of the walking wounded with so many players playing hurt, but their running game took a huge blow when Benson went down. They have struggled in the run game since but they have an effective passing game which does help against the loss.

Arizona Cardinals

Player- RB Beanie Wells
Injury- severe turf toe
Return- N/A- season ending

Cardinals loss Wells very early in the season and since then the running game behind RB Ryan Williams has yet to score a TD. This may be a long season for them if they can't get production in the rushing game.

Week 7 Predictions

Finished a pathetic 5-9 last week so need to improve..let's go

Seattle Seahawks (4-2) vs San Francisco 49ers (4-2)

Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Patriots at home. QB Russell Wilson completed 16 of 27 for 293 yds and 3 TDs with WR Sidney Rice catching 1. RB Marshawn Lynch was a non factor in the game but their defense is one of the top in the league. 49ers come in off a loss last week against the Giants at home. QB Alex Smith had his worst game of the season so far throwing 3 INTs. The defense struggled last week but is still one of the better ones in the league. Prediction: 49ers

Tennessee Titans (2-4) vs Buffalo Bills (3-3)

Titans come in off a win last week against the Steelers at home. QB Matt Hasselbeck completed 25 of 44 for 290 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Chris Johnson has yet to score a TD this season. Titans defense played well in the last game, but the inconsistency week to week is their biggest problem. Bills come in off a win last week against the Cardinals in Arizona. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 18 of 32 for 153 yds but 0 TDs. WR Stevie Johnson made 6 receptions for 82 yds. RB CJ Spiller rushed for 88 yds on 12 carries and 1 TD. Bills have a mediocre defense which is going to be detrimental in their division. Prediction: Bills

Cleveland Browns (1-5) vs Indianapolis Colts (2-3)

Browns come in off a win against the Bengals at home. QB Brandon Weeden completed 17 of 29 for 231 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Josh Gordon making 3 receptions for 99 yds and 1 TD. Browns defense finally stepped up last week but if they don't play better against the pass consistently this season will be a disaster. Colts come in off a loss last week against the Jets in New York. QB Andrew Luck threw 2 INTs and 0 TDs. RB Donald Brown  has only scored 1 TD so far this season. Colts needs more out of their offense to keep their defense from tiring out before the end of games. Prediction: Colts

Baltimore Ravens (5-1) vs Houston Texans (5-1)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Cowboys at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 17 of 26 for 234 yds and 1 TD. RB Ray Rice rushed for 63 yds on 16 carries and 2 TDs. Ravens have a top 5 defense, but will be w/o LB Ray Lewis for the rest of the season but will have LB Terrell Suggs back this week though he and S Ed Reed will be playing with injuries which may make a difference as time goes on. Texans come in off a loss to the Packers at home. QB Matt Schaub had his worse game of the season so far throwing 2 INTs and 0 TDs. RB Arian Foster rushed for 2 TDs. Texans defense is one of the top 5 in the league though struggled some last week. Expect a good battle in this one. Prediction: Texans

Green Bay Packers (3-3) vs St. Louis Rams (3-3)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Texans in Houston. QB Aaron Rodgers had his best game so far this season completing 24 of 37 for 338 yds and 6 TDs with WR Jordy Nelson making 6 receptions for 121 yds and 3 of those TDs. RB Alex Green will need to make more of an impact in the coming weeks with RB Cedric Benson out for the season. Packers defense is in the middle of the field in the league having suffered injuries to key players. Rams come in off a loss last week against the Dolphins in Miami. QB Sam Bradford did not throw a TD in that game but completed 26 of 39 for 315 yds. RB Steven Jackson has yet to rush for a TD this season. Rams have one of the worst ranked defenses which has been their biggest issue. Prediction: Packers
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New Orleans Saints (1-4) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3)

Saints come in off a bye last week. QB Drew Brees has thrown for 1720 yds, 14 TDs and 6 INTs so far this season making him 1 of the most prolific passers. Saints running back by committee has only scored 1 TD between the 3 RBs (Sproles, Ingram, Thomas) so far this season. Saints defense has struggled tremendously but will have LB Jonathan Vilma back this week. Buccaneers come in off a win last week against the Chiefs at home. QB Josh Freeman completed 15 of 26 for 328 yds, 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Vincent Jackson catchiing 2 of those TDs. Bucs defense ranks in the middle of the pack and has some inconsistency. Prediction: Buccaneers

Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs Carolina Panthers (1-4)

Cowboys come in off a loss last week against the Ravens in Baltimore. QB Tony Romo completed 25 of 36 for 261 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Dez Bryant catching both TDs. RB DeMarco Murray has still only rushed for 1 TD and Cowboys have had issues on defense at the end of games. Panthers come in off a bye last week. QB Cam Newton has thrown for 1154 yds 4 TDs and 5 INTs so  far this season. RB DeAngelo Williams has rushed for just 173 yds and 2 TDs so far. Panthers defense is ranked near the bottom of the league making this a long tough season. Prediction: Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals (4-2) vs Minnesota Vikings (4-2)

Cardinals come in off a loss last week against the Bills at home. QB Kevin Kolb completed 14 of 26 for 128 yds, 1 TD and 1 INT but QB John Skelton will start today. WR Larry Fitzgerald caaught the lone TD. RB Ryan Williams has yet to score a TD this season, but Cards have been effective on defense keeping games close. Vikings come in off a loss last week against the Redskins in Washington. QB Christian Ponder completed 25 of 52 for 352 yds, 2 TDs and 2 INTs. WR Percy Harvin made 11 receptions for 133 yds but still only has 1 TD so far this season and RB Adrian Peterson still only has 2. Vikings have a good defense which should help them as the season continues. Prediction: Vikings

Washington Redskins (3-3) vs New York Giants (4-2)

Redskins come in off a win last week against the Vikings at home. QB Robert Griffin III completed 17 of 22 for 182 yds, 1 TD and 1 INT but also rushed for 138 yds on 13 carries and 2 additional TDs. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 1 TD too. Redskins defense runs hot and cold week to week and need to find a way to be more consistent. Giants come in off a win last week against the 49ers in San Francisco. QB Eli Manning completed 15 of 28 for 193 yds and 1 TD with WR Victor Cruz catching the lone TD. RB Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 116 yds on 27 carries and 1 TD. Giants defense is in the top half of the league despite some key injuries. Prediction: Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) vs Oakland Raiders (1-4)

Jaguars come in off a bye last week. QB Blaine Gabbert has thrown for 796 yds, 5 TDs and 3 INTs this season. RB Maurice Jones-Drew has rushed for 408 yds and 1 TD so far. Jags defense is in the lower third of the league in yards allowed which has been detrimental in all their games. Raiders come in off a loss last week against the Falcons in Atlanta. QB Carson Palmer completed 23 of 33 for 353 yds, 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Darren McFadden rushed for 1 additional TD. Raiders have a low ranked defense which is their achilles heel. Prediction: Raiders

New York Jets (3-3) vs New England Patriots (3-3)

Jets come in off a win last week against the Colts at home. QB Mark Sanchez only passed for 82 yds but did complete 2 TDs. RB Shonn Greene rushed for 161 yds on 32 carries and 3 TDs. Jets defense is struggling without Revis but need to find a way to be more effective in the secondary. Patriots come in off a loss against the Seahawks in Seattle. QB Tom Brady completed 36 of 58 for 395 yds, 2 TDs and 2 INTs. WR Wes Welker had 10 receptions for 138 yds and 1 TD. Patriots defense is ranked in the middle of the pack making for closer games than anticipated. Prediction: Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (3-3)

Steelers come in off a loss last week against the Titans in Tennessee. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 24 of 40 for 363 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. The running game has not been a factor and their defense is struggling with so many players lost or playing with injuries. Bengals come in off a loss last week against the Browns in Cleveland. QB Andy Dalton completed 31 of 46 for 381 yds 3 TDs and 3 INTs with WR AJ Green making 7 receptions for 135 yds and 2 TDs. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 1 additional TD. Bengals have a midpack defense which can make it hard on them as the season progresses. Prediction: Steelers

Detroit Lions (2-3) vs Chicago Bears (4-1)

Lions come in off a win last week against the Eagles in Philadelphia. QB Matthew Stafford completed 22 of 45 for 311 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. WR Calvin Johnson has only caught 1 TD so far this season. RB Mikel LeShoure has also only rushed for 1 TD. Lions defense has fallen to the lower third and not been as effective as predicted in preseason. Bears come in off a win last week against the Jaguars. QB Jay Cutler completed 22 of 39 for 292 yds, 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Brandon Marshall making 12 receptions for 144 yds and 1 TD. RB Matt Forte rushed for 107 yds last week but still has only scored 1 TD so far this season. Bears has a high ranked defense which should keep them competitive in their division. Prediction: Bears

Week 6 Predictions

Finished a good 10-4 last week. So let's get started:

Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) vs Tennessee Titans (1-4)

Steelers come in off a win last week against the Eagles at home. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 22 of 38 for 220 yds and 1 TD. Steelers defense and running backs have been badly banged up with several players missing games. With so many key injuries, this season is going to be a struggle for them. Titans come in off a loss last week to the Vikings in Minnesota. This team is struggling to find an indentity. QB Matt Hasselbeck completed 26 of 43 for 200 yds, 1 TD and 1 INT. RB Chris Johnson has yet to score a TD this season. Titans defense has been terrible through the first 5 games. If they don't find a way to score more and stop opponents from racking up yards, this is going to be a long season: Prediction: Steelers

Dallas Cowboys (2-2) vs Baltimore Ravens (4-1)

Cowboys come in off a loss last week to the Bears at home. QB Tony Romo had his worst game so far throwing 5 INTs to just 1 TD. Their running game has been inefficient and defense ineffective. Cowboys have got to get more consistency if they hope to be competitive this season. Ravens come in off a win against the Chiefs last week in Kansas City. QB Joe Flacco finished last week with 0 TDs and 1 INT in a FG only game. RB Ray Rice rushed for 102 yds but hasnt scored a TD in 2 weeks. Ravens have a top 5 defense which has been instrumental in keeping them winning. Prediction: Ravens

St. Louis Rams (3-2) vs Green Bay Packers (2-3)

With their pattern of lose-win-lose-win-lose..expect Packers to get the win. Prediction: Packers

Detroit Lions (1-3) vs Philadelphia Eagles (3-2)

Lions come in off a bye last week. QB Matthew Stafford has completed just 3 TDs to 4 INTs so far this season. Both WR Calvin Johnson and RB Mikel LeShoure have only scored 1 TD. This team's offense is anemic and defense has been disappointing. Eagles come in off a loss last week against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. QB Michael Vick completed 20 of 30 for 175 yds and 2 TDs. RB LeSean McCoy hasn't scored a TD since week 2. The defense started off quick, but has falterd in the last few weeks. They need a win to stay competitive in their division. Prediction: Eagles

Cincinnati Bengals (3-2) vs Cleveland Browns (0-5)

Bengals come in off a loss last week against the Dolpins at home. QB Andy Dalton struggled in this game completing 26 of 43 for 234 yds, 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR AJ Green catching the lone TD. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis has only rushed for 300 yds and 2 TDs so far this season. Bengals defense has got to find a way to keep consistently winning. Browns come in off a loss last week against the Giants in New York. QB Brandon Weeden completed 22 of 35 for 291 yds 2 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Josh Gordon catching both TDs. RB Trent Richardson rushed for 81 yds on 17 carries for an additional TD. Browns defense has been a disaster in the fourth quarter. This game could go either way. Prediction: Bengals

Indianapolis Colts (2-2) vs New York Jets (2-3)

Colts come in off a surprising win last week over the Packers at home. QB Andrew Luck completed 31 of 55 for 362 yds, 2 TDs and 1 INT. WR Reggie Wayne made 13 receptions for 212 yds and 1 of those TDs. RB Donald Brown is out this game with a knee injury. The defense will need to play like last week the rest of the season. Jets come in off a loss last week to the Texans at home. QB Mark Sanchez completed 14 of 31 for 230 yds, 1 TD and 2 INTs. The running game was shut down last week and Jets defense has looked pathetic in their losses. This should be a close game. Prediction: Jets

Kansas City Chiefs (1-4) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-3)

Chiefs come in off a last week against the Ravens at home. QB Matt Cassel threw 0 TDs and 2 INTs before being injured during the game. He will be out for this game. RB Jamaal Charles rushed for 140 yds on 31 carries. QB Brady Quinn will get the start this week so Chiefs defense will need to play a much better game. Bucs come in off a bye last week. QB Josh Freeman has passed for 790 yds, 5 TDs and 4 INTs so far this season with WR Vincent Jackson receiving 2 of them. RB Doug Martin has rushed for only 247 yds and 1 TD. Bucs defense has not lived up to the potential they possess and will be without CB Aqib Talib for 4 games. Prediction: Buccaneers

Oakland Raiders (1-3) vs Atlanta Falcons (5-0)

Raiders come in off a bye last week. QB Carson Palmer has passed for 1081 yds, 5 TDs and 2 INTs. RB Darren McFadden has rushed for just 201 yds and 1 TD. Raiders defense ranks in the bottom half of the league. Falcons come in off a win last week against the Redskins in Washington. QB Matt Ryan completed 34 of 52 for 345 yds, 2 TDs and 1 INT with TE Tony Gonzalez making 13 receptions for 123 yds and 1 of those TDs. RB Michael Turner rushed for 1 additional TD. Falcons have a top 5 rated defense. Prediction: Falcons

New England Patriots (3-2) vs Seattle Seahawks (3-2)

Patriots come in off a win last week against the Broncos at home. QB Tom Brady completed 23 of 31 for 223 yds for 1 TD with WR Wes Welker making 13 receptions for 104 yds and the lone TD. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 151 yds on 28 carries and 1 additional TD. Patriots defense has played more consistently this year. Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Panthers in Carolina. QB Russell Wilson completed 19 of 25 for 221 yds, 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Golden Tate making the lone TD reception. Seahawks defense has played inconsistent from week to week. Prediction: Patriots

Buffalo Bills (2-3) vs Arizona Cardinals (4-1)

Bills come in off a loss last week against the 49ers in San Francisco. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw 1 INT and 0 TDs. The running game was shut down completely. Bills defense is anemic. Cardinals come in off a loss last week against the Rams in St. Louis. QB Kevin Kolb threw for 289 yds but did not complete a single TD. RB Ryan Williams was held to just 33 yds. Cardinals defense struggled last week but should bounce back this week. Prediction: Cardinals

Minnesota Vikings (4-1) vs Washington Redskins (2-3)

Vikings come in off a win last week against the Titans at home. QB Christian Ponder completed 25 of 35 for 258 yds, 2 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Percy Harvin making 8 receptions for 108 yds and 1 of those TDs. Vikings defense has been solid so far. Redskins come in off a loss last week against the Falcons at home. QB Robert Griffin III was injured during the game and is questionable for this week. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 115 yds on 18 carries but 0 TDs. Redskins defense has to find a way to avoid being run on in the closing quarter. Prediction: Vikings

New York Giants (3-2) vs San Francisco 49ers (4-1)

Giants come in off a win last week against the Browns at home. QB Eli Manning completed 25 of 37 for 259 yds, 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Victor Cruz catching all 3 TDs. RB Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 200 yds on 30 carries and 1 additional TD. Giants defense got off to a slow start this season but has been impressive in the last game. 49ers come in off a win last week against the Bills at home. QB Alex Smith completed 18 of 24 for 303 yds and 3 TDs with WR Michael Crabtree making 6 receptions for 113 yds and 1 of those TDs. RB Frank Gore rushed for 106 yds on 14 carries and 1 additonal TD. 49ers have 1 of the best defenses in the league. Prediction: 49ers

Green Bay Packers (2-3) vs Houston Texans (5-0)

Packers come in off a loss last week against the Colts in Indianapolis. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 20 of 32 for 235 yds, 3 TDs and 1 INT. Their running game was shut down, but their defense has played so so from week to week. Texans come in off a win last week against the Jets in New York. QB Matt Schaub completed 14 of 28 for 209 yds, 1 TD and 1 INT with TE Owen Daniels making the lone TD catch. RB Arian Foster rushed for 152 yds on 29 carries and 1 additional TD. Texans defense is one of the best in the league. Prediction: Texans

Denver Broncos (2-3) vs San Diego Chargers (3-2)

Broncos come in off a loss last week against the Patriots in New England. QB Peyton Manning completed 31 of 44 for 337 yds and 3 TDs with WR Eric Decker catching 1 of them. Broncos defense is extremely inconsistent especially on their line. Chargers come in off a loss last week against the Saints in New Orleans. QB Philip Rivers completed 27 of 42 for 354 yds, 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Ryan Matthews rushed for 1 additional TD. Chargers defense is tough against their own division but lack overall consistency. Prediction: Chargers