Saturday, September 25, 2010

Week 3 Predictions

SF 24 @ KC 17
ATL 17 @ NO 24
DAL 24 @ HOU 13
DET 17 @ MIN 28
BUF 13 @ NE 27
CIN 20 @ CAR 17
CLE 17 @ BAL 24
PIT 20 @ TB 23
TEN 20 @ NYG 24
OAK 10 @ ARI 21
SD 20 @ SEA 21
WAS 20 @ STL 14
PHI 17 @ JAC 23
IND 31 @ DEN 20
NYJ 24 @ MIA 13
GB 27 @ CHI 23

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Week 2 Predictions

BUF 13 @ GB 31
CHI 17 @ DAL 24
MIA 17 @ MIN 20
ARI 24 @ ATL 20
BAL 27 @ CIN 17
KC 21 @ CLE 13
PHI 24 @ DET 17
PIT 16 @ TEN 22
TB 17 @ CAR 20
SEA 20 @ DEN 23
STL 24 @ OAK 20
HOU 21 @ WAS 17
JAC 24 @ SD 20
NE 27 @ NYJ 21
NYG 27 @ IND 31
NO 31 @ SF 21

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

2010 Week 1 Predictions

MIN 17 @ NO 31
CLE 10 @ TB 17
MIA 27 @ BUF 17
CIN 20 @ NE 24
IND 27 @ HOU 31
DEN 17 @ JAC 20
ATL 13 @ PIT 17
OAK 17 @ TEN 20
CAR 23 @ NYG 20
DET 17 @ CHI 13
ARI 28 @ STL 17
GB 24 @ PHI 13
SF 20 @ SEA 13
DAL 27 @ WAS 17
BAL 23 @ NYJ 17
SD 23 @ KC 20

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Playoffs: Super Bowl XLIV

Everyone's billing this game as an offensive showdown. Yes, there are explosive weapons on both sides - Bush, Addai, Wayne, QBs, etc.

This game will come down to defense on defense, even if it's high scoring. The Saints will score on a turnover and there will be a few of them. The team woith the lower turnovers will win. See Darren Sharper return an interception into the red zone.

The Colts have momentum and Manning. They'll be sharper earlier, since the Saints will be more nervous. But if they don't establish their run game early, the Saints will quickly come back.

The Saints have Sharper and a whole city crying out for a victory. I think New Orleans wants it more.

Saints 27, Colts 24

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Playoffs: Jets at Colts Prediction

The Jets need some sort of magical power to pull off this one. They've got Magic Sanchez. That's a start. But it'll come down to stopping Manning, which I'm not sure the Jets can do.

So, the Jets' dream season will fall one game short with this final score posted. Great season, great learning experience. Come back next year as one of the favorites and make it this far again.

The Colts will need to run the ball for Manning to do his thing, but I expect the ground game to pull its weight, and the defense will step up against the rookie QB. That's about it.

Jets 24, Colts 27

Playoffs: Vikings at Saints Prediction

So it's come down to this. The #1 and #2 seeds squaring off for a ticket to the big game.

With both teams being evenly matched, field position and lack of mistakes will rule the day. Turnovers that provide scoring opportunities must be taken advantage of. Whoever has more turnovers will lose. Period.

Some notes: Peterson must rush for 100 yards; it's been weeks since he's done this. Reggie Bush will have to score a touchdown or two for the Saints to win. Both quaretbacks will have to be at the top of their games for their teams to stay in teh hunt.

In the end, Favre's experience will win out over Brees', unless Favre makes a mistake late.

Vikings 31, Saints 30

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Playoffs: Jets at Chargers Prediction

I like the Jets offensive line. They've earned how far they've made it thus far. But I think San Diego has the advantage. The extra week off has helped the Chargers regain some starters. This will benefit them against a tired Jets team that hasn't had a week off in months.

The Jets need Mark Sanchez and Braylon Edwards to have a exceptional games. In order for this to happen, they need to run the ball for over 200 yards, which with their line is possible. I don't see this happening against the Chargers, but if they do, they'll pull off an upset.

Tomlinson, Gates, Rivers, all big offensive names. Expect them to put up decent numbers as the Chargers spread it around, keeping the Jets defense on their toes. Tomlingson will work the outside, making the Jets line run. Gates will work the middle of the field, his height allowing him to reach high throws. Rivers will sit in the pocket and deliver the ball

Cromartie and the defense is the key. If they have a decent day, the Jets will falter, as they will be under a lot of pressure to catch up with San Diego's early scores.

The x-factor in this game will be special teams, especially field position. The more Sanchez has to take his team down a long field, the more the Chargers. Look for the Jets to shoot for the end zone from midfield early in the game. If they hit a few of these, San Diego will not hold their ground.

Jets 23, Chargers 27