NFL Week 11 Preview

New York at New England

Thanks to our lovely NFL Network, we again have a great Thursday night tilt that so many of us will not see until Sportscenter that follows the game. The New York Jets take on the New England Patriots in a pivotal AFC East match up that can go a long way in determining the winner of the division. Jets come in winning their last few games and the most recent by a wide margin. Looking to continue to roll through their competition in route to a playoff berth. The Pats look to also solidify themselves as a contender in the AFC. Without much of a running game and Cassel not throwing the deep ball to Randy Moss, look for the Jets take advantage of the inexperienced Cassel and use their new additions to attack the former high school starter. The Jets look more like a contender than the Pats and the Jets win with some Favre magic. Oh and Ty Law is back and ready to play for Jets this week. Jets 24-16.

Denver at Atlanta

The surprise that is the Falcons continue to roll through their impressive season, lead by rookie of the year lock Matt Ryan. The Broncos have had several injuries this year, especially at running back and have turned to Tatum Bell to help them out. Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood look to have a big games on the ground as the Falcons come back home to the friendly confines in the Georgia Dome. Ryan hits Roddy White for a pair of TDs and win the game 34-20.

Philadelphia at Cincinnati

The win streak for the lonely Bengals looks to settle at one. Defeating the Jaguars was and probably will be the highlight of the year for Cincinnati fans. The Eagles come into town in need of a victory to stay in the hunt for a wild card spot in the tough NFC. The Eagles lost a tough one to the Giants last Sunday and need to win and stay in contention. Don't look for the Eagles to fool around in this one. Philly wins big 38-13.

Chicago at Green Bay

The frozen tundra begins to become frozen once again as it is getting to be time of year again. Playoff games and playoff spots are beginning to unfold and it looks like only one spot will come out of the NFC North this season and this game could be the difference for both of these teams. The Bears lost last week to the unbeaten Titans and the Packers with zero offense lost on a last second missed 52 yard field goal attempt by Mason Crosby. This game means so much for both teams as the Pack tries to maintain one game behind the Minnesota Vikings and the Bears look to keep base as they are looming a game against the Vikes themselves. They looks to be another hard hitting defensive battle as both teams need this win. I'll take the Pack at home in a very tight game with a lot of field goals. Green Bay 19-13 winners.

Houston at Indianapolis

The Texans look to steal a win from the Colts as Indy did the same to Houston back in week 5. In that game Houston gave the Colts the win after allowing the final 24 points in the fourth quarter to win on a couple of careless turnovers on Sage Rosenfels. The Colts will try and stay hot and get back into the wild card discussion again. They have won two straight tightly contested games against New England and Pittsburgh. They are favorites at home and rightfully so, the Colts will continue their winning streak and win this 27-17.

New Orleans at Kansas City

This is a match up of two disappointing teams. The Saints having Super Bowl goals and injuries and poor defense has had the Saints in a world of hurt. Kansas City went all or nothing against the Chargers and came up empty last week. Thigpen has played well for the Chiefs and Larry Johnson is back for KC. I like the Saints to win a road game and get back to .500. New Orleans wins 28-20.

Oakland at Miami

The Raiders head into Miami much like they head into most places, not in good shape. The Dolphins trying to get into the playoffs one year after having the worst record in the league last season. Miami 5-4 are tied with Buffalo and only one game behind the Jets and Patriots for the AFC East lead. The Wildcat offense continues to make new wrinkles and confuse opposing defensive coordinators. It does not take much to confuse the Raiders, however the Fins win at home and the Oakland leaves with their tails tucked, 24-14 Fish.

Baltimore at New York

The Ravens look to be for real and Flacco is really starting to push Ryan for Rookie of the Year. The new "Sub" package has worked for Baltimore and Ray Lewis starting to refuel his defense again. On the flip side, Big Blue return home after a game against division rivals Philadelphia, looking to continue to dump whatever is in sight. Eli and the balance running game will try and knockout the Ravens. The defense of the Giants is too good and will confuse the rookie all game and force a couple of turnovers and prove costly. Giants roll again 27-16.

Minnesota at Tampa Bay

The Vikings travel to former division rivals against Tampa where both teams, very much alive in the playoff race. The Bucs activate their Cadilac but the Vikings AP continues to run on everybody he goes up against. Almost 200 yards last week, and looks to be much of the same this week. However, the Bucs coming off a bye look to keep pace with Carolina and stay in reach of the NFC South. Tampa Bay wins a tight game against Minnesota 23-17.

Detroit at Carolina

Detroit starting Daunte Culpepper for his first start as a member of the Lions. The Lions have not done much of anything this year and does not look to start this week in Carolina. The Panther combo backfield of Williams and Stewart is showing why 2 backs are a necessity in this era of the NFL. Peppers gets to Daunte often and forces Culpepper to rethink that whole coming outa retirement. Panthers win and Delhomme plays better than last weeks dilbacko. Carolina 31-17.

St. Louis at San Fransisco

Both of these teams are done, stick a fork in them and throw them out. This game can however see how well Singletary's got the Niners ready on a short week and try to get his first win as a head coach. He had a chance to up end the Cardinals on Monday Night but on the final play of the game decided to run a fullback dive up the middle that was stuffed. The Rams with flashes of the old Rams in previous weeks were demolished last week in New York. The Rams head into the Bay area and leave defeated to Coach Singletary's first career victory as a Head Coach. Niners 20-16.

Arizona at Seattle

These two teams are total opposite directions as they were at this time last season. The Cards look to be in the drivers seat in the West and it is there division to lose. The Seahawks struggling, but likely get Hasselbeck back this week have been dissappointing. Injuries and not very physical on defense have led to a dismal season in Seattle. At home, however look for the 12th man to contribute to helping the home team steal a win against a legit Cardinal team. Seattle steals one 28-24.

Tennessee at Jacksonville

The Jaguars have had a very dissappointing season and the Titans have looked like a contender to go to the Super Bowl. They run the ball extremely well and when they don't Collins manages the game and can win it if need be as he did last week in Chi-Town. White and Johnson have a much better game than they did against the Bears defense. Titans continue to knock down their opponents 23-13.

San Diego at Pittsburgh

Argubly the game of the weekend. The Steelers seem to get all of their big games at home this year, welcome in another in the surging San Diego "Super" Chargers. San Diego needing a win to stay one game behind Denver and with help from the Atl can get a share of the lead in the division. Pittsburgh also in need of a win to maintain their lead in the North, will be without Pro Bowl running back Willie Parker. Both teams look hungry and looks to be a very physical contest. San Diego in need of this one more and LT knows it, Chargers win 27-24 thanks to a late game winning drive led by Phillip Rivers.

Dallas at Washington

Tony Romo looks to make his triumph return to save the season for the Dallas Cowboys. The season can't get much worse than it already has and Romo may be the answer the Cowboys are looking for. The Redskins have not played well lately and need to win to keep pace and stay close the Defending Champion Giants. At home and emotion running high on the opposition the Redskins may be without running back Portis. Dallas needs this one more and gets the road win 31-23.

Cleveland at Buffalo

The Brady Quinn era is in full effect as he gets the nod again for his second consecutative start for his career in Buffalo. The Bills have struggled, losing 3 straight to divisional opponents and need this win in a bad way. Already a game behind the Jets and Pats, this win would go a long way in keeping their season alive. The Browns season is over, but Crunell is coaching for his job. On prime time the Bills handle the Brownies as the world is watching 24-14.