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(0-9): at Chargers
MUST WATCH GAMES
Bills at Dolphins
When
these two teams met in Buffalo in Week 2, the Bills dominated the Dolphins in a
29-10
victory. Now both teams are fighting for their chances to break their
postseason droughts. Miami last appeared in playoffs in 2008 as the AFC East
champion.
The
last time Buffalo made the playoffs…
Miami
at least won a
playoff game in this century. The last
time Buffalo won a playoff game… this guy was president.
Seahawks at Chiefs
Probably
the loudest venue the Seahawks will visit all season long. The Chiefs have the record for the world's
loudest outdoor stadium previously held by the Seahawks.
This
game has the makings of a defensive struggle. The Chiefs are second in the
league allowing points and seventh in yards allowed while the Seahawks are
tenth in points allowed and third in yards allowed.
Texans at Browns
The
Cleveland Browns are in first place in the AFC North. In their win over the
Bengals a week ago, the Browns forced 4 turnovers. The Texans lead the league
in turnovers with 21.
Bengals at Saints
Anyone
get the feeling that this game has the feeling of a playoff elimination. The
Saints could lose this game and still make the playoffs as the NFC South
champion. The Bengals started the season 3-0, but have followed it up with a
2-3-1 stretch.
Both
the Bengals and Saints share the same opponents in their respective schedules.
The Bengals play the NFC South and are 1-0-1 against this division with this
game at New Orleans and then at Tampa in Week 13. The Bengals are in an odd
stretch too playing five of their final seven games on the road. As for their
AFC North record, they are 2-1 against the division with a game at Cleveland in
Week 15 and open December hosting the Steelers and closing out the season at
Pittsburgh.
The
Saints are also 2-1 against their division, but right now 0-1 against the AFC
North. The Saints next three games are against the AFC North with back-to-back
home games followed by a road game at Pittsburgh followed three of their final
four games against the NFC South.
Eagles at Packers
Both
teams are coming off dominating victories in primetime. Green Bay led 42-0 at
the half over the Bears while the Eagles built a 31-7 halftime lead over
Carolina. Now both teams are facing competition that is more on their level.
Lions at Cardinals
Last
Sunday was the first time I saw a Cardinals game all season and I am impressed
with their defense. The Cardinals lost quarterback Carson Palmer to a knee
injury and is relying on Drew Stanton for the rest of the season. Cardinals
coach believes that Stanton will lead the team to a Super Bowl.
I
think this team with its defense alone will make the playoffs, but a Super
Bowl? I don't think this Cardinals defense is at that level yet.
Don't
discount the Lions. They too have a top ranked defense.
Patriots at Colts
Patriots-Colts
used to invoke images of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Now this game features
Tom Brady and Andrew Luck.
While
Brady has his past accomplishments of three Super Bowl rings and two Super Bowl
MVPs, Luck has some accomplishments to crow about. He leads the league in
passing yards, he is second in passing touchdowns behind Peyton Manning, and is
third in completed passes.
Since
2012, the Colts have beaten a team with a Super Bowl MVP quarterback (2012
Packers, 2013
Broncos) and this season the Colts have beaten the Ravens
and Giants.
The Colts are currently on a four game losing streak against the Patriots, all
of those previous games took place in New England.
The
last time the Colts defeated the Patriots was their last meeting in
Indianapolis.
And
now the picks.
Kickoff
times are mountain time, games airing in Denver are noted by (DEN), and picks
are in BOLD.
Me
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WEEK
10
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10-3
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10-3
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9-4
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TOTAL
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99-47-1
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93-53-1
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94-52-1
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BYE WEEK
Cowboys,
Jaguars, Jets, Ravens
THURSDAY NIGHT, NFL 6:15 PM
Bills
at Dolphins
FOX 11AM
Seahawks at Chiefs (DEN)
49ers at Giants
Falcons at Panthers
Buccaneers
at Washington
CBS 11AM
Broncos at Rams (DEN)
Bengals
at Saints
Texans
at Browns
Vikings
at Bears
FOX 2PM
Eagles
at Packers (DEN)
Lions
at Cardinals
CBS 2PM
Raiders
at Chargers
SUNDAY NIGHT, NBC 6:15 PM
Patriots at Colts
MONDAY NIGHT, ESPN 6:15 PM
Steelers at Titans
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