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
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
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
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
Thursday, December 13, 2012
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
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.
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.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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
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.
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.
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