The Vikings are coming into this game undefeated at home, but this game can be very interesting. Vikings QB Christian Ponder has been turnover prone, throwing multiple interceptions in the past several games. The Vikings have been a surprise, however, at 5-2. They have capitalized on some easy games while winning impressively against the San Francisco 49ers and their only road win against division foe Detroit Lions. The Buccaneers aren't necessarily coming in hot, but Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman has been hot in the past two games. They'll need for him to continue that if they want to win.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 Minnesota Vikings 20
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Green Bay Packers
The Jaguars are running into a superior team at the wrong time. The Jaguars lost RB Maurice Jones-Drew and QB Blaine Gabbert due to injuries in last week's loss to the Oakland Raiders. They are not likely to have either against the Packers. QB Aaron Rodgers and company will look to roll over this Jaguars team.
Jacksonville Jaguars 10 Green Bay Packers 38
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets
There is a little bit of drama going into this game. Jets head coach Rex Ryan is demanding Dolphins RB Reggie Bush apologize for his comments on CB Darrelle Revis' injury in their first matchup. Bush refuses. Bush got hurt in that first matchup as well. Will the Jets look to hurt him again? The Dolphins are ahead of the Jets by a half game by virtue of having a bye week last week, while the Jets lost in overtime to the New England Patriots. This game is somewhat important for both teams.
Miami Dolphins 17 New York Jets 27
San Diego Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns
This could be a tricky game for the Chargers. The Browns are 1-6, but they have been fairly competitive for the most part. On the other hand, the Chargers could've been walking into this game at 5-1 and in good position in the AFC West. They held a ten point lead in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints that vanished. They followed that up by giving up a 24-0 halftime lead and losing to the division foe Denver Broncos. This game is critical for the Chargers.
San Diego Chargers 23 Cleveland Browns 20
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans
This game is a winnable game for both teams. When QB Andrew Luck looks sharp, the Colts have been tough to stop as we saw in the second half of their game against the Packers. However, the Titans have been fairly better as an offense with QB Matt Hasselbeck at the helm as opposed to QB Jake Locker. Both teams are pretty even on other fronts. Both teams have average defenses and not much of a running game. Titans RB Chris Johnson did break out last week against the Buffalo Bills. The Titans are hoping that's just the beginning of a lot of good.
Indianapolis Colts 23 Tennessee Titans 28
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| Eagles QB Michael Vick suffered a concussion last season against the Falcons. |
After firing Juan Castillo as the team's defensive coordinator, the Eagles are being watched by the entire country to see what will be different. Furthermore, most people will be wondering if QB Michael Vick's days as the quarterback will be numbered. Head coach Andy Reid looks very serious about making changes if things don't improve, obviously to save his own job. This might very well be a statement game against an undefeated Falcons team who have taken advantage of an easy schedule. Don't forget. They almost lost two home games to the Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders.
Atlanta Falcons 20 Philadelphia Eagles 24
Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears
Just when the Panthers continue to look for soft spots in their schedule, they have to travel to Soldier Field and take on a Bears team who have been somewhat dominant on defense. They've also forced a number of turnovers, and they know opportunities await them. Panthers QB Cam Newton isn't accurate, so some passes may very well end up in the arms of the defense.
Carolina Panthers 3 Chicago Bears 27
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions
This battle is now being labeled Optimus Prime vs. Megatron. Everyone knows Megatron is Lions WR Calvin Johnson. So who's Optimus Prime? That will be Seahawks CB Richard Sherman, who became a little popular after stuffing the Seahawks' win over the Patriots earlier this season in Patriots QB Tom Brady's face. Johnson will most certainly use this ploy from Sherman as motivation. He'll also use this season's statistics as motivation as well. Johnson has not put up the numbers he's accustomed to putting up. That has not been his fault. That is squarely on QB Matthew Stafford's inaccuracy and wild throwing mechanics.
Seattle Seahawks 13 Detroit Lions 14
New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams
Both teams have the same disadvantage playing in London this Sunday. The Patriots are the better team, but the Rams aren't as bad as they used to be. The Patriots are also not as dominant as they used to be. This game is on a neutral field. The better team usually wins on a neutral field. I don't expect any surprises.
New England Patriots 28 St. Louis Rams 13
Washington Redskins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
A couple of years ago, this game would've truly been a humbling game for Redskins QB Robert Griffin III. However, the Steelers defense are old and slow, and they look very vulnerable now. Not even playing in Pittsburgh will scare Griffin III. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will need to air it out and score points on this defense. Griffin III will need to stretch the field too. While he has done it from time to time, their offense is pretty conservative for the most part.
Washington Redskins 27 Pittsburgh Steelers 30
Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
What more can you say about these two teams? Who actually has an advantage? I'm not really sure. Analysis is pretty simple. I'll just give it to the home team.
Oakland Raiders 17 Kansas City Chiefs 20
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| Cowboys QB Tony Romo walks off the winner against the Giants in Week 1. |
These two teams kicked off the season, and it didn't go how the defending champions wanted it to go. Now we're in Week 8 of the season, and the Cowboys offense has struggled to score points this season. The defense has certainly improved, but they may be losing their best defensive player in LB Sean Lee. How do the Cowboys compensate for that? It remains to be seen. An interesting note in this game: the Giants have never played the Cowboys in a day game at the new Cowboys Stadium yet. This is the first time.
New York Giants 30 Dallas Cowboys 20
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| Broncos QB Peyton Manning might want revenge against the Saints for denying him a second title. |
The last time Saints QB Drew Brees and Broncos QB Peyton Manning played, it was for the Vince Lombardi trophy. Brees came out the victor. The Saints denied Manning an opportunity for a second championship. Will Manning remember that and pounce on the Saints? Maybe. The man who was responsible for putting the game away in that Super Bowl was CB Tracy Porter with his interception return for a touchdown. He's now on Manning's team.
New Orleans Saints 24 Denver Broncos 31
San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals sit at second in the division behind the 49ers, but they are currently in a free-fall. Playing the 49ers does not help. The Cardinals did beat the 49ers in Arizona last season, but the 49ers will most likely remember that. The Cardinals started off at 4-0 and are now 4-3. Expect them to be at .500 early Tuesday morning.
San Francisco 49ers 20 Arizona Cardinals 6
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