Thursday, December 11, 2008

Week 15 in the NFL

Back again for this weeks games as I tell you who the winners and losers will be this week.

New Orleans @ Chicago
Both teams struggling for playoff berths and a lose could mean the end for that team. The Saints are very inconsistent and lack a running game. However the Bears pass defense is not that good either. So Brees will shred the Bears threw the air. Saints take this one as the Bears will be virtually out of the playoffs. Saints win 27-18.

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta
Both teams in contention for the postseason and need this win, Atlanta more so. Matt Ryan having a very good rookie season and a dynamite running game and will look to do what the Panthers did to the Bucs on Monday Night. Atlanta continues the NFC South's trend of winning at home. Winning this one 30-28.

Washington @ Cincinnati
The Redskins had a little off the field beef with head coach and star running back Clinton Portis. They should be able to put that behind them as they can cure their woes against the terrible Bengals. Portis should run wild and have well over 100 yards rushing. The Skins need to win to stay in the hunt. Washington wins 24-9.

Seattle @ St. Louis
Two very disappointing teams both playing for nothing more than respect and their pay checks. Both teams torn apart by injury and bad bounces will try and get ready for next season. Seahawks on the road head into St. Louis and take care of the Rams. Seahawks win over the Rams 23-20.

San Fransisco @ Miami
Trying to knock off their second straight AFC East contender in consecutive weeks after beating the Jets. The Dolphins can remain tied with the Jets with a win and try to set up a season finale for possibly the division title in New York in week 17. Dolphins won't drop at home to the improving 49ers, Fins 34-17.

Buffalo @ New York Jets
The Bills keep reellying after a great promise to the season starting 5-1. The Jets need to win after dropping last weeks game. Jets have to much to play for and with veteran leadership on the team. New York Bretts 18-13.

Detroit @ Indianapolis
The Lions almost had their first win against the Vikings last week but couldn't hold on. The Colts still in the mist of a wild card slot in the AFC. Manning seems to be hitting their stride at the right time of the year and will role over the winless Lions. Colts big 41-16.

San Diego @ Kansas City
With just one more loss the Chargers will be sitting at home this post season unlike last season when they were only one game away from the Super Bowl. The Chiefs looking for the future to be near will have a top 5 draft pick to continue rebuilding their franchise. LT has not had many break out games this season and this is as good of time as any and I think he has one. Chargers win this one 30-10.

Green Bay @ Jacksonville
The Pack is eliminated from the post season in Aaron Rodgers' first season under the center but not much can be blamed on him. His underachieving, injured, and inexperienced defense was the story much of the season. The Jags much of the same from them. Super Bowl expectations and injuries and bad bounces have them looking forward to the off season as well. Both teams will play hard and the Pack gets a road win 27-23.

Tennessee @ Houston
Tennessee is getting closer and closer to clinching home field through out the playoffs and they should get even closer with a road win here. The running game and play action will dominate the Texans. Titans "winner winner chicken dinner" 34-14.

Minnesota @ Arizona
The Vikings and Cardinals both looking like players in January. This should be a battle in the desert with a lot of Adrien Peterson and more Kurt Warner. The Cards defense has been much improved from previous seasons and will play well in the postseason as well as Sunday. Fitzgerald and Boldin each get TDs and win at home. Cards sink the Vikes ship, 24-21.


Denver @ Carolina
Denver can clinch a playoff berth and still lose. Carolina can win Sunday and their final two games and end up with home field through out the playoffs. The Smash and Dash running game should repeat much of same as they did against Tampa Bay. Panthers over Broncos 40-17.

Pittsburgh @ Baltimore
The hardest hitting game all year to take place in Baltimore. These hated rivals have so much to play for. Baltimore can tie the Steelers and then ultimately take over the division lead. Playoffs, seeding, and hatred leads the headlines here and should be a fun game to watch and not play. Steelers have had so many tough games thus far this season and this will be another. Their experience will give them an edge and win on the road 23-22.

New England @ Oakland
Not much to say here, the Patriots need this one and the Raiders, well have nothing to play for. Cassel wins it with 350+ yards passing and route the Raiders. Pats 38-12.

New York Giants @ Dallas
Another top notch game in the NFC East. Dallas has to win and needs it but the Giants have been struggling as well. Sunday Night in Big D with the stage set, sounds like TO is saying, "Getcha Popcorn Ready." I will have mine ready and watch as the Giants, too physical and not as much controversy on their sidelines win 27-21.

Cleveland @ Philadelphia
Monday Night Football in the city of Brotherly Love, the Browns a disappointing season and cannot wait until it is over with while the Eagles are still in contention for a January berth. Watch McNabb dominate and win over the Browns, 29-16.

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