Washington (3-2) @ Carolina (1-5)
Now that Rex Grossman has finally imploded, we get to see John Beck start for the ‘Skins. Not liking his chances against a hungry Panthers team who has been oh so close the last few weeks against teams like New Orleans and Atlanta.
Carolina 26 Washington 21
Seattle (2-3) @ Cleveland (2-3)
Cleveland has looked awful in their 3 losses and just as bad in their 2 wins. Seattle proved, amazingly, that they can win on the road after they shocked the Giants.
Seattle 20 Cleveland 19
Atlanta (3-3) @ Detroit (5-1)
The Lions run D looked terrible against Frank Gore and Michael Turner should have a similar performance. The Lions are starting to show that they are a breakable team, after their near losses to the Vikings & Cowboys, and their loss to San Fran last week. All the sudden, those people who had already pencilled Detroit in the playoffs might want to bring out the eraser. But more importantly, who will Lions coach Jim Schwartz pick a fight with after his team loses their second straight?
Atlanta 29 Detroit 23
Denver (1-4) @ Miami (0-5)
Andrew Luck will be the only one watching this one.
Miami 17 Denver 16
San Diego (4-1) @ NY Jets (3-3)
This has all the makings of a classic Jets bounce-back game against a good team. Except these aren’t the same old Jets. They looked flat in games against New England and Baltimore this year and somehow beat the Cowboys. The fact is they have yet to play good against a good team. Revis Island is still dangerous but the Chargers are relying heavily on RB Ryan Mathews to pierce the Jets run D just like everyone else has this year. How does it feel to be under .500, Rex Ryan?
San Diego 28 NY Jets 16
Chicago (3-3) @ Tampa Bay (4-2)
The annual Wembley Stadium game takes away a home game for Josh Freeman and the Bucs who, away from Tampa, are an atrocious team.
Chicago 21 Tampa Bay 20
Houston (3-3) @ Tennessee (3-2)
How pissed must Peyton Manning be right now? If he were playing, the Colts would be running away with this division. The division-leading Titans are average at best after the Steelers destroyed them and the Houston Texans are starting to look like their usual selves yet again. Let’s go with the Texans on the road here as Arian Foster has done more in three games than Chris Johnson has done all year.
Houston 30 Tennessee 20
Pittsburgh (4-2) @ Arizona (1-4)
It’s amazing that two of the last three Super Bowl matchups take place this week (this one and New Orleans/Indy) and both games are awful ones. The Steelers better be careful here but the Ben/Wallace combo should tear apart the Cards this week.
Pittsburgh 22 Arizona 14
Kansas City (2-3) @ Oakland (4-2)
So wait, Carson Palmer is starting for the Raiders even though he just joined the team 4 days prior and hasn’t played a game since December 2010? Oh sorry, they’re going to go Kyle Boller instead….. Give me the Chiefs please.
Kansas City 24 Oakland 17
St. Louis (0-5) @ Dallas (2-3)
Remember when the Rams drafted Sam Bradford first overall in 2010? Because first overall in 2012 is not out of the question. Then what do they do? Trade Bradford and draft Luck? Pass over Luck?
Dallas 36 St. Louis 17
Green Bay (6-0) @ Minnesota (1-5)
Vikes QB Christian Ponder must be on his hands and knees begging coach Leslie Frazier to give him his first career start next week.
Green Bay 31 Minnesota 13
Indianapolis (0-6) @ New Orleans (4-2)
After six straight weeks of picking the Colts, I can’t do it anymore.
New Orleans 27 Indianapolis 24
Baltimore (4-1) @ Jacksonville (1-5)
Another Monday Night fiasco.
Baltimore 22 Jacksonville 10
MVP Watch
5. Fred Jackson (NR) RB Buffalo 601 yds 6 tds
A new name in the rankings, Jackson is emerging as one of the best backs in the league this year, as he’s averaging just over 100 YDS rushing and a touchdown per week.
4. Drew Brees (4) QB New Orleans 2152 yds 13 tds 8 int
Rough week against the Bucs as he threw three picks. But he was still well over 300 yards passing, and almost led the team back from a big deficit.
3. Tom Brady (3) QB New England 2163 yds 16 TD 8 INT
The Cowboys made him look average last Sunday, but Brady still performed best when it mattered on the final drive of the game.
2. Cam Newton (2) QB Carolina 1847 yds 7 TD 6 INT 6 rushing tds
The rookie quarterback’s first really bad week against the Falcons. Yet because everyone behind him on these rankings had average weeks as well, Newton remains my #2.
1. Aaron Rodgers (1) QB Green Bay 2031 yds 17 TD 3 INT
No mistakes from this guy. His lead in the MVP race is lengthening.
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