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Week 13 Preview
It's Thanksgiving on Thursday and that means NFL fans get the joy of watching the 0-11 Detroit Lions take on 10-1 Tennessee. The Lions have shown improvement over the past few weeks but have been unable to hold any sort of lead. The Titans high-powered running game of Chris Johnson and LenDale White will get back on track in a close win over Detroit.
Tennessee defeats Detroit.
In what should be another Thanksgiving classic 2-9 Seattle takes on 7-4 Dallas in what will be a closer game than many may think. The Seahawks have lost their last three games by seven points or less. Dallas will have a tough challenge with the return of former Dallas Cowboy Julius Jones to his old playing grounds. The Cowboys will win a close affair, but it will not be for the weak of heart.
Dallas defeats Seattle.
In the Thanksgiving night cap 7-4 Arizona takes on a seeming lethargic Philadelphia team. The Eagles are coming off a 36-7 loss to Baltimore in which starting quarterback Donovan McNabb was benched in the second half. Arizona is also coming off a loss to New York, but will rebound this week against a struggling Philadelphia team.
Arizona defeats Philadelphia.
Buffalo hung a season high 54 points in a blowout win over Kansas City and should not have any trouble this week against San Francisco. The Bills offense behind quarterback Trent Edwards who totaled four touchdowns against Kansas City is finally showing signs of life again and should continue to do so against a dismal San Francisco team.
Buffalo defeats Kansas City.
Baltimore’s defense decimated Philadelphia last week and will have no trouble doing the same to division rival Cincinnati Sunday. More importantly, for the Ravens is that rookie quarterback Joe Flacco is continuing to grow as a NFL quarterback. Flacco threw two touchdowns and no interceptions in the win over Philadelphia.
Baltimore defeats Philadelphia.
Red-hot Indianapolis who is on a four game win streak takes on an injury plagued Cleveland Browns team. The Colts running game may not be at its’ best this year, but the passing game led by Peyton Manning is beginning to regain form and will continue to do so against Cleveland Sunday.
Indianapolis defeats Cleveland.
Carolina coming off a tough loss to Atlanta travels to Green Bay to take on a Packers team that was ravaged by Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Monday. Falcons’ running back Michael Turner burned Carolina’s defense for four touchdowns last week leading me to believe Packers running back Ryan Grant will do similar things.
Green Bay defeats Carolina.
St. Louis is the epitome of a displaced team and that will be further shown when Miami comes to town. Miami running backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams will have big days in a most win game if the Dolphins have hopes of making the playoffs.
Miami defeats St. Louis
In a division battle between New Orleans and Tampa Bay theirs lots at stake. For Tampa Bay a chance to extend their division and lead and for New Orleans a chance to keep their post season dreams alive. Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, will further display his ballot for league MVP on Sunday in an upset over Tampa Bay.
New Orleans defeats Tampa Bay.
The New York Giants, despite missing running back Brandon Jacobs for most of last weeks game, still came away victorious in Arizona and this week take on a Washington team that barely escaped with a win over Seattle. Washington running back Clinton Portis will show a rare struggle against a decimating Giants defense, while Brandon Jacobs, Ward and Bradshaw slice Washington’s defense.
New York Giants defeat Washington.
Atlanta made what is seemingly the free agent acquisition of the year when they signed running back Michael Turner and will look to prove San Diego wrong for releasing him. Turner has helped lead the reenergized Falcons, scoring 13 touchdowns and will continue to find the end zone in his old home of San Diego.
Atlanta defeats San Diego.
Denver is on the ropes and will take the final knockout blow from Brett Favre and the Jets Sunday when they travel to New York. Last week the Jets knocked off previously undefeated Tennessee and should have no problem against the 6-5 Broncos. The sad thing about this game is even if Denver looses they are still likely going to win a weak AFC West division.
New York Jets defeat Denver.
Pittsburgh takes on New England in what is sure to be a November classic to remember. Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel is arguably the hottest quarterback in the league throwing for over 400 years in each of his past two games, but he is sure to get a test against the leagues No. 1 defense. Pittsburgh plays gritty and tough in the cold and they bring Cassel back to reality Sunday.
Pittsburgh defeats New England.
Kansas City travels to Oakland to take on the Raiders in what figures to be one of the worst games Sunday. The best thing to do in a game like this is watch for progress and try to enjoy it while in the process. Raiders rookie running back Darren McFadden had his best day as a pro rushing for 164 yards and a touchdown in week two against Kansas City, expect another bid day from McFadden in a Raiders win.
Oakland defeats Kansas City.
Chicago takes on division rival Minnesota in what is a most win for both teams. Both teams will be looking to impress on a nationally televised Sunday night football game, but ultimately only one will come away with an all-important win. Minnesota’s defense is playing at a high level and will give Bears rookie running back Matt Forte troubles in a rough outing for Chicago’s offense.
Minnesota defeats Chicago.
Houston coming off a solid win over Cleveland hosts their first ever Monday night football game when the porous Jacksonville Jaguars come to town. Nothing seems to be going right for the Jaguars while the Texans who are getting healthier will pick up their second straight victory in what is sure to be in front of an amped up Houston crowd.
Houston defeats Jacksonville.
Tennessee defeats Detroit.
In what should be another Thanksgiving classic 2-9 Seattle takes on 7-4 Dallas in what will be a closer game than many may think. The Seahawks have lost their last three games by seven points or less. Dallas will have a tough challenge with the return of former Dallas Cowboy Julius Jones to his old playing grounds. The Cowboys will win a close affair, but it will not be for the weak of heart.
Dallas defeats Seattle.
In the Thanksgiving night cap 7-4 Arizona takes on a seeming lethargic Philadelphia team. The Eagles are coming off a 36-7 loss to Baltimore in which starting quarterback Donovan McNabb was benched in the second half. Arizona is also coming off a loss to New York, but will rebound this week against a struggling Philadelphia team.
Arizona defeats Philadelphia.
Buffalo hung a season high 54 points in a blowout win over Kansas City and should not have any trouble this week against San Francisco. The Bills offense behind quarterback Trent Edwards who totaled four touchdowns against Kansas City is finally showing signs of life again and should continue to do so against a dismal San Francisco team.
Buffalo defeats Kansas City.
Baltimore’s defense decimated Philadelphia last week and will have no trouble doing the same to division rival Cincinnati Sunday. More importantly, for the Ravens is that rookie quarterback Joe Flacco is continuing to grow as a NFL quarterback. Flacco threw two touchdowns and no interceptions in the win over Philadelphia.
Baltimore defeats Philadelphia.
Red-hot Indianapolis who is on a four game win streak takes on an injury plagued Cleveland Browns team. The Colts running game may not be at its’ best this year, but the passing game led by Peyton Manning is beginning to regain form and will continue to do so against Cleveland Sunday.
Indianapolis defeats Cleveland.
Carolina coming off a tough loss to Atlanta travels to Green Bay to take on a Packers team that was ravaged by Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Monday. Falcons’ running back Michael Turner burned Carolina’s defense for four touchdowns last week leading me to believe Packers running back Ryan Grant will do similar things.
Green Bay defeats Carolina.
St. Louis is the epitome of a displaced team and that will be further shown when Miami comes to town. Miami running backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams will have big days in a most win game if the Dolphins have hopes of making the playoffs.
Miami defeats St. Louis
In a division battle between New Orleans and Tampa Bay theirs lots at stake. For Tampa Bay a chance to extend their division and lead and for New Orleans a chance to keep their post season dreams alive. Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, will further display his ballot for league MVP on Sunday in an upset over Tampa Bay.
New Orleans defeats Tampa Bay.
The New York Giants, despite missing running back Brandon Jacobs for most of last weeks game, still came away victorious in Arizona and this week take on a Washington team that barely escaped with a win over Seattle. Washington running back Clinton Portis will show a rare struggle against a decimating Giants defense, while Brandon Jacobs, Ward and Bradshaw slice Washington’s defense.
New York Giants defeat Washington.
Atlanta made what is seemingly the free agent acquisition of the year when they signed running back Michael Turner and will look to prove San Diego wrong for releasing him. Turner has helped lead the reenergized Falcons, scoring 13 touchdowns and will continue to find the end zone in his old home of San Diego.
Atlanta defeats San Diego.
Denver is on the ropes and will take the final knockout blow from Brett Favre and the Jets Sunday when they travel to New York. Last week the Jets knocked off previously undefeated Tennessee and should have no problem against the 6-5 Broncos. The sad thing about this game is even if Denver looses they are still likely going to win a weak AFC West division.
New York Jets defeat Denver.
Pittsburgh takes on New England in what is sure to be a November classic to remember. Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel is arguably the hottest quarterback in the league throwing for over 400 years in each of his past two games, but he is sure to get a test against the leagues No. 1 defense. Pittsburgh plays gritty and tough in the cold and they bring Cassel back to reality Sunday.
Pittsburgh defeats New England.
Kansas City travels to Oakland to take on the Raiders in what figures to be one of the worst games Sunday. The best thing to do in a game like this is watch for progress and try to enjoy it while in the process. Raiders rookie running back Darren McFadden had his best day as a pro rushing for 164 yards and a touchdown in week two against Kansas City, expect another bid day from McFadden in a Raiders win.
Oakland defeats Kansas City.
Chicago takes on division rival Minnesota in what is a most win for both teams. Both teams will be looking to impress on a nationally televised Sunday night football game, but ultimately only one will come away with an all-important win. Minnesota’s defense is playing at a high level and will give Bears rookie running back Matt Forte troubles in a rough outing for Chicago’s offense.
Minnesota defeats Chicago.
Houston coming off a solid win over Cleveland hosts their first ever Monday night football game when the porous Jacksonville Jaguars come to town. Nothing seems to be going right for the Jaguars while the Texans who are getting healthier will pick up their second straight victory in what is sure to be in front of an amped up Houston crowd.
Houston defeats Jacksonville.
