Week 1 Preview

Aaron Rodgers begins the Packers' quest for the Superbowl at Lambeau Field. 

Patrick Willis and the 49ers, take on the Packers  in Green  Bay. 

Sunday begins the first of many, many glorious Sundays. On Sunday Peyton Manning will throw his first pass in two years. On Sunday Chris Johnson, will try to redeem himself. On Sunday, fantasy football will begin. On Sunday, it will be week 1, finally! And now, here are previews of each game.

Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears 
The era of Luck begins for the Colts. Unfortunately, they face one of the best defenses in the NFL. Matt Forte recently signed a new contract, and will be looking to exploit the Colts' defense. In addition, new acquisition Brandon Marshall is reunited with his former Broncos teammate, Jay Cutler. Expect big things to happen for the Bears, not so much for the Colts.
Bears over Colts 

Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns
Last year, great things were expected for the Eagles. They were expected to reach the Superbowl. They had an amazing team. And then, it just didn't work. This season, the Eagles should do well. Their team is solid, and if things go the right way, they could make a playoff push. For the Browns, it is much different. They are starting a 28 year old rookie, and Heisman finalist Trent Richardson. The Browns are not expected to contend, and won't have much of a factor in this game. It will be a test.
Eagles over Browns 

New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans 
The Superbowl runner-ups begin their quest to reach the big game again in Nashville. The Patriots, who have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, added another offensive weapon, receiver Brandon Lloyd. Second year back Stevan Ridley, will also look to run a couple of times. This game for the  Titans, is mainly to make sure Johnson is back like he was in 2010, and that Jake Locker can make a good impression. Expect Ryan Mallet to take a few snaps in the fourth quarter, you know when the game is already decided.
Patriots over Titans 

Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 
Jamaal Charles and Tony Moeaki are back. And boy, the Chiefs are glad. The Chiefs could have made a playoff push last year, had it not been for their injuries. Matt Ryan is ready to showcase that he is an elite quarterback. With a choice of weapons that include Julio Jones, Roddy White, and the great Tony Gonzalez, he has the chance. In a very close game, the Chiefs have the advantage, as they are playing at home. And, Charles can explode.
Chiefs over Falcons 

Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings 
MJD's back! That's great news for Jaguars fans, but unfortunately he has not had enough practice to become the primary back just yet. This job falls to Rashad Jennings. The Vikings have some running back problems of their own, as Adrian Peterson is a gametime decision. That leaves Christian Ponder and Percy Harvin. These two can connect for numerous passes, as they did last year. This will probably happen, as MJD's loss, will be too much for the Jaguars.
Vikings over Jaguars 

Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints 
RG3 vs. Drew Brees. The rookie against the seasoned veteran. The Saints now have another advantage, defensive end Will Smith is back. He won his appeal in the bounty case, and is going to play Sunday. Even worse news for the Redskins, who don't even know who their primary running back is going to be. Expect Brees to have a fantastic game, with tight end Jimmy Graham.
Saints over Redskins 

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets 
Normally, in this matchup of AFC east rivals, the Jets would have the upper hand. Not with the vastly improved Bills defense. With the additions of Mario Williams and Mark Anderson, the Bills are stacked. The Jets on the other hand, have a quarterback problem, and not a big time target. Expect Sanchez and Tebow to get sacked. A lot.
Bills over Jets 

St. Louis Rams at Detroit Lions 
A matchup of the only team to ever go 0-16, against a team that could very well do that same thing this year. The Lions have a solid team, led by Stafford and Megatron, as well as Titus Young and Nate Burleson. Their defense is also great. For the Rams, Steven Jackson is still there, but there's not much else. The Lions could roll all over the Rams.
Lions over Rams 

Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans 
Another team without a big time receiver. The Dolphins do have Davone Bess, but if your number one receiver is owned in just 16.4% of ESPN leagues, you have a problem. The Texans, however, have one of the best Quarterback, Running back, Receiver combinations in Matt Schaub, Arian Foster, and Andre Johnson. Assuming they all can stay healthy, a big assumption, they could make a run for the championship.And this game is a good start.
Texans over Dolphins 

San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers 
The 49ers look great. A fantastic defense, solid running game, and an average passing game. Many people think they could reach the Superbowl. The Packers, have one of, if not the best quarterback in football. Aaron Rodgers has many targets in which to throw. Alex Smith has new acquisition Mario Manningham, Michael Crabtree, and.... Randy Moss. In a game of complete opposites, a great offensive against great defense, offense should prevail. But it will be close.
Packers over 49ers 

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 
The Seahawks are a sleeper team. Russell Wilson could be the next Cam Newton or Michael Vick. And along with Marshawn Lynch, they have a great offense. The Cardinals have Larry Fitzgerald..... and John Skelton who stole the job away from millionaire Kevin Kolb. Marshawn and Russell Wilson will attempt to look their best, while Fitzgerald will catch everything that is thrown to him.
Seahawks over Cardinals 

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
An NFC South rivalry. Cam Newton vs. Josh Freeman. Everyone is wondering what Cam Newton will do. Will he have a sophomore slump, or will he have another great season. The Buccaneers are looking to rebound from a disappointing season. Freeman, who now has a great receiver in Vincent Jackson will try to throw as much as possible. Cam Newton will run, a lot, and it will be hard for the buccaneers to catch him.
Panthers over Buccaneers 

Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning's second act begins at Qwest field. For the Broncos receivers, it is a feeling of joy. Unfortunately, they will be taking on the best passing defense in the game last year. Peyton has some options and hopes to develop DeMaryius Thomas in a top threat, like Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison. Ben Roethlisberger has his two main targets, Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace. Their defense is also top notch. Though the team is getting older, they are still the Steelers.
Steelers over Broncos 

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 
A fierce AFC North rivalry begins again. The duo of A.J Green and Andy Dalton starts in year two with big expectations. The Ravens begin this season feeling a bit old, and tired. But with Ray Rice and young receiver Torrey Smith, anything can happen. Both of these teams have great defenses. This is another game that will come down to homefield advantage.
Ravens over Bengals 

San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders 
To round out Week 1 of the NFL season, are two teams in different places. One team, the Chargers finished 8-8 last season and was disappointed. The other, the Raiders, finished 8-8 and were happy. The Chargers still have Philip Rivers, but they lost their biggest threat, Vincent Jackson. The Raiders have Carson Palmer, and young star Denarius Moore. Also, they have Darren McFadden, who if healthy could be very explosive. The Chargers are also always slow starters.
Raiders over Chargers

NFL Wildcard Round Picks

Tim Tebow will have some trouble overcoming the fantastic Pittsburgh Defense.

After 17 weeks of regular season games, the NFL has finally reached the playoffs. Throughout the seasons there were countless surprises. The Philadelphia Eagles, despite all of their star power, won just  8 games. The Broncos surprised everyone and somehow won their division. Marvin Lewis led his Bengals to the playoffs, one of three AFC North teams to reach the next stage. 

2011 was the year of the passer. Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers led their team’s to the playoffs despite having some of the worst defenses in football.  Drew Brees beat Dan Marino’s record for passing yards in the season. Brady broke the record as well. 

AFC Games: 

Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans 

Andy Dalton has done what was once impossible. He has led a Bengals team, without both Chad Ochocinco and Carson Palmer to the playoffs. With the exception of Cam Newton, Dalton has been the best rookie quarterback this season. Dalton threw for 3,398 yards, and 20 touchdowns. Dalton is going into the wildcard round after a loss to division rival Baltimore. The Texans made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The team finished with a 10-6 record. Three of those wins came without all-star quarterback Matt Schaub. Unfortunately, three of those losses came without Schaub as well. With rookie T.J Yates starting, the Texans could have a problem. Fortunately, the Texans have running back Arian Foster. Foster finished with 1,224 yards on the ground, good for fifth in the league.  The Texans defense is great, they allow just 17.4 points per game. 

The Pick: Both the Texans and Bengals have overcome obstacles to reach the playoffs.  However, the Bengals failed to beat a playoff team. They went 0-7 against playoff teams , including losing both games to the Steelers and Ravens. In the Texans’ five games against playoff teams, they went 2-3. One of their two wins was against the Bengals. Texans over Bengals 

Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos 

People doubted him, but he somehow won games. In one game he passed for less yardage then the running back ran, yet he still won. Then, the Patriots came to town. The Patriots tore at Tebow, scoring 41 points against he and his Broncos. After the Patriots game, the Broncos lost their next two games, and skidded into the playoffs only after the Raiders lost. The Steelers, despite all of their injuries, had a fantastic 12-4 season. Ben Roethlisberger will most likely play in this game, but if he doesn’t, the Broncos could have a chance to win. 

The Pick: The Steelers have the best defense in football, allowing just 14 points per game. The Broncos are allowing 24 points per game. If Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace break out, the Broncos are in for a long game. 

Steelers over Broncos

NFC Games: 

Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints 

Single season passing leader Drew Brees will try to lead his team over the Lions.

The Lions had the tools to make the playoffs. But they were also cursed. The last time the team won all four of their preseason games, they went 0-16. Matthew Stafford was determined to change that. And he did. He led the Lions to a 10-6 record. With the help of his receiver Megatron, Stafford passed for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns. Calvin Johnson had a  great season of his own. He caught 96 balls for 1,681 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Saints finished the season 13-3. They also ended the year on an eight game winning streak. Drew Brees set the record for most passing yards in a season for the Saints. Against playoff teams, the Saints were 4-1, losing only to the Packers. The Saints allow 21 points per game, compared to the Lions’ 24. Expect Brees to take advantage of the Lions' poor defense, and throw the ball constantly.

The Pick: The Saints come into this game having won their last eight games. The Lions come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 in their last five games. This will be a passing heavy matchup, but expect Brees to come with the victory. 

Saints over Lions 

New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons 

Tom Coughlin loves Dallas. With his team in the midst of a four game losing streak, Coughlin’s team traveled to Dallas. Eli Manning passed for 400 yards and led his team to a 37-34 victory, that began the Giants’ road to the playoffs. Then, with their playoff hopes on the line, the Cowboys came to Metlife Stadium and lost 31-14. Because of that win, the Giants clinched the playoffs. The Falcons arrived in the playoffs a different way. Led by quarterback Matt Ryan and receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White, the Falcons finished 10-6. The Falcons have a so-so defense, allowing 22 points per game. The Falcons have a potent offense, though not as potent as the Giants, who average 385 yards compared to the Falcons’ 376. 

The Pick: This game will come down to the running game. Which running back will show up, Michael Turner or Ahmad Bradshaw? Whichever running back runs for more yardage will most likely win the game. Eli Manning will do as much as he can, but Turner and Matt Ryan will lead the Falcons to the next round. 

Falcons over Giants

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Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills

The Bills after a promising start, can’t seem to find the win column.  The Bills have a problem. The team thought that they were playoff bound, but unfortunately, the rebuilding process will continue. The Dolphins aren’t much better. After Chad Henne was injured, the team has had some difficulty. The team has had some good victories, beating the Raiders 34-14. Add another victory for the team in this game. 

Dolphins over Bills 

Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears 

Marshawn Lynch has been on a tear lately. Against the struggling Bears, Lynch should lead his team to victory. However, the Bears’ rushing defense has been solid, which could lessen Lynch's carries.  The Bears rushing defense, allows only 101 yards per game. Caleb Hanie hasn’t exactly been a Jay Cutler, spiraling his team into a three game losing streak. Make it four games. 

Seahawks over Bears 

Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans 

The Texans, have clinched the organization’s first playoff spot ever, will most likely "take it easy" against the Panthers. This game, has virtually no meaning to the Texans. To the Panthers it does. Cam Newton and the rest of his team will battle hard. Maybe next year Cam. Maybe next year. 

Texans over Panthers 

Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts 

Chris Johnson, get prepared for your breakout game. Chris Johnson fantasy owners. Get prepared to win your league. Tennessee Titans, get ready for a win. Indianapolis Colts, have fun losing yet another game. Titans over Colts 

Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs 

The Packers will continue to try to become the first undefeated team since the Dolphins… Or since the Patriots. Depends how you look at it. Anyway, the Packers will add on another victory, and inch closer to perfection. Aaron Rodgers will demonstrate his fantastic passing skills against a team that allows 23 points per game. Have fun Aaron! Packers over Chiefs 

New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings 

AP could be back! Not that it will make much of a difference against the Saints. Drew Brees is having yet another  MVP caliber year, and against the Vikings treacherous defense, which allows 28 points per game, expect Brees to throw four TD’s. Vikings are in a five game losing streak, and are having an extremely disappointing year. It will come to an end soon. Saints over Vikings 

Washington Redskins at New York Giants 

The Redskins are the one team in the NFC East that is worse than the Eagles. And why is that? Well, when your quarterback at one point is Rex Grossman, you have a problem. Eli Manning is having a career year for the Giants, who will beat the Giants' division rival. Giants over Redskins

Cincinnati Bengals at St. Louis Rams 

The Cincinnati Bengals. One of the most surprising teams in the NFL this season. The Bengals have been struggling recently though, but are still pushing for a playoff spot in the extremely difficult AFC North. The Rams. What is there to say? The team has just won twice. It will stay that way.  
Bengals over Rams 

Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders 

The Lions, another one of the more surprising teams in the NFL this year, visit the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have been completely rebuilt under new coach Hue Jackson. Thus far, Jackson has led his team to a 7-6 record. Unfortunately, Stafford should handle the Raiders’ defense, which allows 230 passing yards per game. Stafford should be able to connect with Megatron countless times. Lions over Raiders 

Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals 

The Cardinals have been steadily improving, winning three games in a row. With Kevin Kolb starting, the Cardinals should beat the struggling Browns. The Browns have lost three in a row, and Colt McCoy, who was manhandled by James Harrison last week, is questionable. The Cardinals should continue the team’s surge. Cardinals over Browns 

New England Patriots at Denver Broncos 

One of the most exciting games this week. Tim Tebow for the first time this season, faces an elite quarterback, Tom Brady. The Broncos have lost just once when Tebow has started. The Patriots have lost just three times this year, when Tom Brady has started. Prayer might not help Tebow in this game, as Brady will be expected to throw 250+ yards. The Patriots will have to keep the Broncos from scoring in the fourth quarter, which is how most of the Broncos' victories have occurred. Sorry Tim, but skill will almost  always triumph over prayer. 

Patriots over Broncos 

New York Jets at Philadelphia Eagles 

Darrelle Revis and the Jets defense take on LeSean McCoy and the Eagles offense. The Eagles, or the so called "Dream Team" has turned into a "Nightmare Team" instead. The Eagles are three games under .500, and Andy Reid is striving to get to that prestigious mark to save his job. The Jets are in the team’s usual position, second place in the AFC East, behind the Pats. The Jets should triumph in this matchup. The Jets score 25 points to the Eagles 22. Scoring is always the difference. Jets over Eagles 

Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers 

The all-star Ravens defense visit San Diego. The Chargers, for the first time in recent seasons, started off the year solid. Currently, the team is under the.500. The Ravens, have won four games in a row, and look unstoppable. The Chargers are being led by Phil Rivers, who has been a bit disappointing this year, who is in charge of beating the Ravens defense. Not gonna happen. Ravens over Chargers 

Pittsburgh Steelers at San Francisco 49ers 

The 49ers have qualified for the playoffs for the first time in a few years. The Steelers are going to try to clinch this week. Tied with the Ravens for first in the AFC North, this game has meaning to the Steelers. The 49ers are already in the playoffs, so as a result, this game does not have as much meaning to them. The Steelers are gonna play their hearts out, which will result in victory. 

Steelers over 49ers 

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New England Patriots at Washington Redskins

The Patriots' offense have been rolling of late, though the defense has been a problem. It almost cost the Pats a victory last week. The Redskins still have quarterback troubles, that are still unsolved. The Patriots should beat the Skins in this one. Shanahan will have more work to do next year. 
Patriots over Redskins 

Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens 

The Colts almost won. Coming back from a 31-3 deficit, to lose 31-24 to the team’s big time rival, the Patriots. Unfortunately, almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Not in football. The Colts still have not won this season, though there has been close games. Sadly, the losing streak won’t end in Baltimore. Ray Rice has scored 3 touchdowns in his last three games, and against the terrible Colts rushing defense, he should add more TD’s. 

Ravens over Colts 

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 

This is the first meeting this season between these two NFC South rivals. Each of these teams have young, all-star quarterbacks. Unfortunately, for the Panthers, Cam Newton has struggled to find any receivers to compliment Steve Smith. Matt Ryan has had plenty of receivers to choose from. Michael Turner, Julio Jones, and Roddy White. The variety of receivers will be the difference in this matchup. Falcons over Panthers 

Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals 

Even with T.J. Yates playing quarterback, the Texans found out a way to beat the Falcons last week. He could have a tough time this week. The Bengals are allowing a modest 20 points per game. The team allows less passing yards per game then the Falcons did, 210 compared to 239. Andy Dalton will have an extremely difficult time against the terrific Texans defense, which is only allowing 16 points per game. If he could do it against the Falcons, then Yates should be able to upset the Bengals, and reassure his place in the NFL. Texans over Bengals 

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 

With AP questionable, the Vikings have to add yet another thing to a list of things to worry about. The Vikings have struggled a lot this season. The team has lost four in a row, and will most likely extend to five in a row. The Lions are also in a losing streak, but it will come to an end on Sunday. After what Tebow did to the Vikings last week, expect Stafford to throw 350 yards. Lions over Vikings 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars 

Josh Freeman is expected to play for the Bucs, who after a win over the Saints in Week 6, have failed to win a game. This is Freeman’s chance to end his team’s losing streak. LeGarrette Blount will contribute as much he can to the cause as well. The Jaguars offense is terrible, only scoring 13 points per game. Maurice Jones-Drew will try all he can. But when you score only 13 points, you can't expect to win many games. Buccaneers over Jaguars 

Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins 

The Eagles’ dreams are just about gone. Vince Young’s proclamation now looks stupid. Vick and the rest of his squad will try to beat the Dolphins. The Dolphins demolished the Raiders 34-7 last week. The Dolphins have been doing well in the past five games, losing just once. Still, LeSean McCoy could run his team to a much needed victory. Unfortunately for him, the Dolphins defense only allows 18 points. Wait ‘till next year Eagles fans. Dolphins over Eagles 

Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets 

The Chiefs have gone from an 0-3 team, to a 4-3 team, and now currently to a 5-7 record. The team lost its two main skill players, Matt Cassel and Jamaal Charles to injuries. Tyler Palko has gone 1-2 in his games this season. The Jets have won two games in a row, and are pushing for an AFC wildcard spot. The Jets defense has been solid this season, but not as good as it has been in previous years. The Jets don’t have much to worry about. The Chiefs only score 13 points per game. Jets over Chiefs

New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 

Drew Brees is on the verge of beating Dan Marino’s single season passing yard record. Brees only needs 1,053 yards to beat Marino’s record. If you checked your math right, if Brees averages 262.3 yards per game he should break that record by the end of the season. The Titans, don’t have much to show for at the “Q”. At the running back, Chris Johnson is finally starting to break out of his shell, with two straight 100+ yard games. The Saints allow 114 yards rushing per game and 22 points. Johnson could have a tough time. Saints over Titans 

San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals

For the second week in a row, the 49ers take on a pathetic division rival. The Cardinals should be even easier than the Rams were last week. Alex Smith and Frank Gore should score plenty on a team that allows 22 points each game, and 250 passing yards.  Kevin Kolb still hasn’t panned out to be the player that the Cardinals envisioned when he was signed this offseason. Maybe Beanie Wells will have some magic. 49ers over Rams 

Chicago Bears at Denver Broncos 

Forte and Cutler are out, what’s there to look forward to in this game for the Bears? The Chicago Bears get to see Tebow Tebowing! Other than that, not much else exciting is likely to happen to the Bears. Tebow continues to lead the Broncos on a winning path, extending the team’s winning streak to five games last week, and is trying to help the Broncos make a late play-off push.  Make it six games in a row after this week. Broncos over Bears 

Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers

The Raiders were demolished last week against Miami. It will be extremely hard for a team that allows 25 points per game to beat the Packers. Aaron Rodgers has a full slate of receivers to catch the ball, and looks unstoppable this year. The Packers will win this game, to be 13-0. Three games closer to perfection. Six games away from the Superbowl. Packers over Raiders 

Buffalo Bills at San Diego Chargers 

The Chargers are one of, if not the most disappointing teams this season. Phil Rivers & Co. somehow managed to get a victory last week. The Bills started out as one of the more surprising teams, but have lost five in a row recently. Both of these teams are struggling this year, and it will come down to the performance of the quarterback. In this case, Rivers should lead his team to victory.  Chargers over Bills 

St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks 

Another pathetic NFC West division game. Marshawn Lynch is carrying the ball so well, that Tarvaris Jackson shouldn’t have to pass. Against the Rams atrocious run defense, Jackson may even have a chance to run the ball. The Seahawks are allowing 20 points per game, while the Rams are allowing 24. As bad as the Seahawks have been this season, the Rams have been worse. Much worse.  The Rams for some Kurt Warner-like figure to come back and play quarterback. Not gonna happen. 
Seahawks over Rams 

Week 11 Picks

Note: Similar to last week, we will have picks, but no longer in-depth analysis for each game. The most exciting game of the week will be selected, and there will be an in-depth preview for that specific game. However there will still be analysis. And now…. Week 11 Picks!! 

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns

Blaine Gabbert has been slowly developing as a quarterback, and could break out in this contest. The Jaguars also have Maurice Jones-Drew, who despite having a subpar year, is still an all-pro running back. Peyton Hillis is inactive and Colt McCoy isn’t exactly spectacular. It’s kinda obvious who’s going to win. 

Jaguars over Browns 

Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions 

An intriguing matchup. Two former SEC quarterbacks going at it against each other. Cam Newton vs. Matthew Stafford. Both of these quarterbacks are having all-star years, and Newton is a shoe-in for Offensive Rookie. The Lions have been struggling of late, but should be able to get back on track. Lions over Panthers 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers

The only undefeated team in the NFL happens to be the reigning Superbowl champs. Aaron Rodgers and his receivers are having an fun time catching the ball from Rodgers  Josh Freeman is also having a great season, unfortunately, it will be difficult for his squad to beat the champs.

 Packers over Buccaneers 

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

An AFC East rivalry. The Bills started off as one of the NFL’s best teams. They even beat the Pats! However, they’ve cooled down a bit. Still, the Dolphins aren’t exactly a challenge for these guys. Sorry Fishies, try again next year. Bills over Dolphins 

Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings 

Carson Palmer is having a ball on the field. Are his fun times going to translate to a victory? Against AP and Christian Ponder? It will be tough for the former Heisman trophy winner, as Ponder is steadily improving. I don’t think he’ll do it. 

Vikings over Raiders 

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins 

DeMarco Murray! Everyone’s most popular fantasy pickup. DeMarco Murray! The starting running back for the Cowboys, who after having a fantastic first game, has cooled down. The Cowboys probably won’t need him to do that well against the Redskins. The ‘Boys still have Romo, and the ‘Skins have lost Hightower, and (still) can’t find a quarterback. Cowboys over Redskins

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

While the baseball Cardinals won the world series… the football cardinals, after starting out 1-6... Have managed to win 2 games in a row. Pretty good, considering they’ve managed to do it under QB Johnny Skelton. Unfortunately, they’ve run into the Red Hot 49ers. The 49ers have won 8 games in a row. Frank Gore and Alex Smith unstoppable, and the rest of the spare parts on the squad will come together. 

 49ers over Cardinals 

Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams 

Another AFC West matchup. Last year’s worst division has turned into the 49ers and a bunch of bad teams who couldn’t beat LSU.  This is a matchup of Tarvaris Jackson and a struggling Sam Bradford. Marshawn Lynch vs. Steven Jackson. Interesting matchup in the running game. The better running game will get the win. Rams over Seahawks

Tennesee Titans at Atlanta Falcons 

The Falcons have managed to come back this year. Matt Ryan struggled at the beginning of the year, but has seemed to regain his footing. Chris Johnson is the most disappointing player of the year. The NFL should make an award called the Chris Johnson award. It wouldn’t be an award to brag about. Falcons over Titans 

San Diego Chargers at Chicago Bears 

Two of the NFL’s most under appreciated quarterbacks face off. Phil Rivers vs. Jay Cutler. Rivers has received some love, but there are many critics. As usual the Bears’ D, is fantastic. That will probably be the difference in this one. Also, expect Forte to run over the Chargers. Bears over Chargers 

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants 

LeSean McCoy. Possibly the best running back in football right now. Who would have known? The “Dream Team” did. The Eagles are finally putting the pieces together and have started ripping apart opponents.  The Giants are a great team, with a great quarterback. Eli Manning. With Vince Young starting, and Jeremy Maclin out, the Eagles could have trouble in the passing game. But the last time the Eagles played on Sunday Night football… Eagles over Giants 

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 

The Pats did it! The Pats finally ended their losing streak. The Chiefs did it! They ended their winning streak! Well, Jamaal Charles is out. Matt Cassel, hasn’t been good of late. How can this team win? The Chiefs are playing the worst defense. However, the Pats have the best offense, and a healthy Tom Brady. However, the last time these two teams played each other…. Brady was injured. Patriots over Chiefs