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Originally Posted by Crimson2005

Predictions as requested by DC. It's quite late here and it's been rushed. Some predictions are more detailed than others, wasn't able to go through all the facts and figures for some of them to be a proper informed choice, a few were instinct.

I'll go ahead and comment on your picks this weeks. How did you like the Chiefs beating the Steelers? I had a really good feeling that they were gonna upset them.

Originally Posted by Crimson2005

NYJ @ BUF
Winner: Jets
The Jets are 2nd overall for defense and I don't see the Bills breaking them down. TO will probably have another flop week as he again comes up against CB Darrelle Revis who kept him quiet the last time; Evans has been weak lately too. The Bills have the worst rushing defense in the NFL so Thomas Jones is expected to have a big game. Jets to win by a TD.

Jets won as I thought they would. Agreed.

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PHI @ ATL
Winner: Eagles
Matt Ryan will be an absentee, so will possibly Turner, that right there is a big blow to the Falcons. Celek should play for the Eagles, that is a boost somewhat. I think the Eagles will take this, too many important blows to the Falcons core in my opinion.

I'm going to take Atlanta at home here.

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TB @ CAR
Winner: Panthers
Booooring. Possible upset here but I still think the Panthers will come through. DeAngelo Williams got 150+ yards and 2 TDs last time, I think he'll have another big game against the Bucs, they're 30th against the rush. The absence of Delhomme won't hurt the Panthers too much I don't think, he's not exactly great QB.

I'll agree with the Panthers.

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STL @ CHI
Winner: Bears
Bears seem to play better at home and the Rams don't committ a lot of sacks either looking at their stats, surely this will give Cutler a bit more composure in his game come Sunday. Forte seems to get a TD versus small-time sides like Cleveland and Detroit, he could against the Rams. Bears to win.

I'm going to take the Rams as it really wouldn't be that big of an upset anyway. The Bears are playing like crap.

Originally Posted by Crimson2005

DET @ CIN
Winner: Bengals
Can't really see any other outcome. Expect a rout from the Bengals. Not much to analyse here in my opinion.

No argument there.

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TEN @ IND
Winner: Colts
The perfect Colts are up against and in-form Titans side with Chris Johnson who is having an MVP year making some of the best defense look ordinary when he hits his stride. Sadly for the Titans he on his own isn't going to be enough to stop the machine that is Indiannapolis. Tennesse are 31st against the pass and 25th against yardage. The Manning-Wayne/Clark combo should see this one through comfortably.

It's going to be a close game, and I really don't know what way I want to lean here. I'm going to choose Tennessee as my upset of the week.

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HOU @ JAC
Winners: Jaguars
I genuinely believe the Jaguars are in with a chance here, MJD and Sim-Walker who does well at home field will both have good games. Garrard passed for 214 yards and a rushing TD in the previous meeting and is another player whose best performances are saved for home games.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by Crimson2005

DEN @ KC
Winners: Broncos
Yawn.

Agreed, although I think it will be a decently close game.

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OAK @ PIT
Winners: Steelers
Rashard Mendenhall, time to shine. After taking over Willie Parker in the Pittsburgh pecking order, Mendenhall has put up some nice numbers. The Raiders defense is lacklustre against the rush being ranked 31st. Roethlisberger is set to play again and I imagine the Raiders to be the ideal team to come back from injury to play against. Steelers to win by 17?

Regardless if Dennis Dixon makes his second NFL start here or not, the Steelers are going to be unleashing hell in December, as Mike Tomlin said.

Agreed.

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NO @ WAS
Winner: Saints
Saints will go 12-0. Brees will be playing like he's in his back garden. Redskins aren't getting past that New Orleans defense any time soon.

Agreed.

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SD @ CLE
Winner: Chargers
Chargers are on fire, Cleveland are going to be cremated. Cleveland not won at home yet and San Diego look like they're scoring for fun, which they are. Chargers will win by 20+. The Chargers are a threat from all sides, passing, receiving, rushing...another blowout.

Snoozefest of a game. San Diego will own them.

Originally Posted by Crimson2005

NE @ MIA
Winners: Patriots

This game is going to be fun to watch, I think Miami is going to be busting out some new tricks as usual. I'll take Patriots but I think it's going to be close.

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DAL @ NYG
Winner: Cowboys
Dallas to win, but just. Giants' Brandon Jacobs has been underperforming as of late. Witten and Austin had sweet games last week, Romo will be looking for these two alot. Cowboys seem to have figured out a way to keep receivers at bay, this could cause a problem for Eli Manning. Cowboys to win by a couple and a bit.

Eli Manning needs to win a damn game, I'm taking the Giants here.

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SF @ SEA
Winner: 49ers
Gore and Davis. The two catalysts for a 49ers victory. Alex Smith has 11 TD passes in 6 games, Crabtree and Davis give him plenty of options. With Gore helping the niners to a 23-10 victory in the previous meeting with his two monster runs, I think he'll be up for this again. Seahawks are pretty average defending the Rush. San Francisco to win by a TD I think.

San Francisco is playing great, I don't see how the Seachickens could stop them.

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MIN @ ARI
Winner: Vikings (I hope to god I am right here, I have a lot riding on this)
Favre and the Vikes are putting up big numbers whether it be running, passing or scoring. I think Warner will play but how he will play I don't know, hopefully he's still partially sighted for me. I still think the Viking will win regardless if Warner plays or not, just by how much depends on his presence. Minnesota by 20!

It will be a close game if Warner plays, if Leinart starts they will struggle, he's afraid to throw the bombs to two of the best receivers in the league.

Minnesota wins.

Originally Posted by Crimson2005

BAL @ GB
Winners: Packers
The Rodgers habit of putting up big numbers will continue and the Packers will most likely keep Ray Rice quiet. Damn I'm tired.

The Ravens will have to come up big on D and limit Rodgers to two touchdowns if they stand a chance. Packers win.