Week 8 Predictions

Detroit v. Atlanta: Detroit. In a ridiculous game in London.

Seattle v. Carolina: Seattle had their tail handed to them last week by the Rams (not to mention that was the 3rd game they’d lost in a row). They’ll be playing bitter on Sunday and it just might be enough to carry them past Carolina.

Baltimore v. Cincinnati: Baltimore

Miami v. Jacksonville: Miami

St. Louis v. Kansas City: Ohh, tough call. St. Louis will be riding high from beating the Super Bowl Champs. But I still like Alex Smith. I’m going with Kansas City.

Chicago v. New England: HA. New England.

Buffalo v. New York Jets: The Bills have lost their starting RB, and are still in the haze of some QB drama. So I’m going with the Jets. In any event, I’m interested to see what the Percy Harvin trade renders for the Jets. More heartache and pain? Or will Harvin have his wicked way with the Buffalo defense?

Minnesota v. Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay. Lovie used to be a defense evil genius. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s got some problems on the offensive side of the ball. If Tampa Bay wins, it will probably be by shutting down all of Minnesota’s offensive hopes and dreams.

Houston v. Tennessee: Houston.

Philadelphia v. Arizona: I think Arizona’s been underrated. And I also think that Philly’s “best offense in football” has been sleeping lately. Down there in the heat, I’m going for Arizona.

Oakland v. Cleveland: Look, don’t sleep on Cleveland. I’m just sayin’.

Indianapolis v. Pittsburgh: I heard on the pre-game show last night that this is Andrew Luck’s first time going up to Pittsburgh against Big Ben. I also heard that Polamalu just ain’t hitting folks the way he used to. With all that, I’m taking Luck to carry Indy through to the W.

Green Bay v. New Orleans: There was a time when these were the two best teams in the NFC. Certainly this will be a game with two of the best QBs. Both defenses are going to have a shootout on their hands. If you ask me, the winning team is going to have a pass rusher that lights up the QB (calling Clay Mathews and Julius Peppers) and a secondary that has a radar on the ball. In any event, I’m still taking Green Bay. Y’all already know.

Washington v. Dallas: Inter-conference game. But Washington refuses to use D. Jackson for the speed demon that he is. So I refuse to pick them to win anything. Dallas.