Once again, my twitt-pic proves right. Although it wasn't really difficult picking out which bird would come out on top. So, let's get to the rest of the week.
Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta: Atlanta.
St. Louis v. Carolina: Carolina.
Cincinnati v. Detroit: Detroit. Let's talk about a tough call. Cincinnati has been good this year, but I still think Detroit is a rising star of the NFL. Also, Detroit is at home, and I still believe that there is something to be said about home-field advantage.
San Diego v. Jacksonville: San Diego.
Buffalo v. Miami: Miami. I'm loving the Bills' storyline so far, but I think that their time (and their wins) are soon to run out. But, this game could get very interesting if the Bills defense is making plays.
New England v. New York Jets: New England. Rob Gronkowski has been cleared by all doctors, so as near as I can tell, he'll be playing. He was one of my greatest weapons on fantasy football, and a favorite target of Tom Brady in real life. Sure, the Jets will play hard, but how they're going to beat New England is beyond me.*
Dallas v. Philadelphia: Dallas. Yet another team with QB drama, Vick is "injured." The fans and the team are starting to rally behind Nick Folles. But, may I echo NFL AM when I remind you that he's won two games in the NFL, and both of them were against Tampa Bay? Meanwhile, Vick -- ahem, healthy Vick is a clutch player. No matter. In the end, Romo is known to choke when it counts, and in this rival game, he will give Philly plenty of opportunity to win. I just don't think they'll capitalize on those opportunities.
Cleveland v. Green Bay: Green Bay. Yes, the Packers are rather injured in the receiver spot. Apparently we're down to just two. But, we finally have a credible running game! And anyone who pays attention to the depth chart knows that the Packers like to keep the rookies on point and ready to rock if the person ahead of them ever goes down. Winning will just be that much sweeter, knowing we did it with one hand tied behind our back.
Chicago v. Washington: Chicago. RGIII can't carry a team by himself. And I think Chicago's defense is good enough to smack the Washington O-line around.
San Francisco v. Tennessee: San Francisco.
Houston v. Kansas City: KC, obviously. But, did you hear the one about the QB who has thrown a pick 6 in the first 5 games of the season? And then part way through game 6 he was benched, and his back up went in the game and immediately threw a pick 6? Ouch, Houston. Ouch. Evidently, Matt Schaub will not get the opportunity to throw a pick 6 in game 7, because he will be warming the bench.
Baltimore v. Pittsburgh: Baltimore. Man, you used to see this game on the schedule and think -- woo boy. Somebody will be visiting the ER today. But it would appear that both of these teams have lost their grit. So ho-hum. Looks like it's time to engage in a little rebuilding.
Denver v. Indianapolis: Denver. Local Colts fans tell me that they've got Peyton's ticket. History tells me that no one is stopping Broncomania, emotional return home or not. Pfft.
Minnesota v. New York. New York Giants. Yes. They finally get a win, even if it's only because the Vikings are playing Russian Roulette with QBs. (And we've all seen how well that's been working out for Tampa Bay.) We'll see how Josh Freeman does as the 3rd QB for the team.*
*And probably beyond Rex Ryan, too.
**Looks like Josh found a rebound, doesn't it?
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