Indy (-10.5) over Houston
Houston got pounded by the Jets last week now they get the hottest offense in the NFL. The colts average 15 more points per game than Houston. HOWEVER the Texans play very well at home. There is a ton of pride on the line for Texans because the colts ran it up on them in their last meeting! The Texans played terribly at New York last week and look to rebound. but the colts have way too many weapons for this defense to keep in check. Not only do they lose Foreman one of their better LB's BUT FS Marcus Coleman will miss the rest of the season. This defense cannot afford to lose players like those against this type of offense. Now they have less experience in the middle of the field where Pollard and Stokley should have a big day.
Bill (-11) over Cleveland
The bills play very well at home. HOWEVER I am not happy they will be down to their 3rd option at TE. This scares me because Bledso(sp) likes to use his TE close to the goalline. Still Cleveland have given up a league leading amount of rushing TD's and McGahee should make them pay. Willis had something like 60 yards called back because of penalties against the dolphins. PLUS it looks like the Browns will go with McNown at QB. He should see a ton of pressure and will be forced into some turnovers. Hate to spot 11 but Cleveland might have hung it up. They are without their head coach, starting their 3rd string QB and defensively getting torched. Good spot for a Buffalo team that has some positives happening for them now!
Packers (-9.5) over Detroit
Detroit a dome team will not handle the Lambo conditions well. Farve and the Pack want to make up for that terrible game against the Eagles. At home they play better and should have the offense to hang a big number on the lions. Green should be getting back to speed and I don't think the WR will drop as many passes as they did last week. The whole offense looked out of sink. Also the best weapon for Detroit is Eddie Drummond returning kicks and he is out. Pack beat this team once 38-10 on the lions turf, I think they will be back to that level after the drop off last week.
Carolina (-6.5) over St. Louis
No Bulger, Chandler had problems running the offense last week. Now Carolina will turn its defense loose on him. 16-6 at home against SF is sad, they should kill that team even with Martz at QB. IMO chandler doesn't have the arm strength to make Carolina play deep. Carolina playing good offensive and defensive football at home hunting for playoff birth!
Washington (+9.5) over Philly
Washington hung with philly in the last game until the 4th quarter. Last weeks win should give them some much needed confidence heading into the match-up. No way will McNabb match the performance he had against GB. The skins defense is fast and plays a lot better than GB. That game might make the Eagles a little over confident. Looking for the Skins to come out fired up to take on the 11-1 eagles. At home they should be pretty high energy. Ramsey has started to feel more comfortable in the offense and he gives the redskins a passing threat. That means easier holes for the running game. The redskins are 4-0 when portis rushes for over 100 yards. Looking for playaction and some trickery to play a big part in this game.
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Houston got pounded by the Jets last week now they get the hottest offense in the NFL. The colts average 15 more points per game than Houston. HOWEVER the Texans play very well at home. There is a ton of pride on the line for Texans because the colts ran it up on them in their last meeting! The Texans played terribly at New York last week and look to rebound. but the colts have way too many weapons for this defense to keep in check. Not only do they lose Foreman one of their better LB's BUT FS Marcus Coleman will miss the rest of the season. This defense cannot afford to lose players like those against this type of offense. Now they have less experience in the middle of the field where Pollard and Stokley should have a big day.
Bill (-11) over Cleveland
The bills play very well at home. HOWEVER I am not happy they will be down to their 3rd option at TE. This scares me because Bledso(sp) likes to use his TE close to the goalline. Still Cleveland have given up a league leading amount of rushing TD's and McGahee should make them pay. Willis had something like 60 yards called back because of penalties against the dolphins. PLUS it looks like the Browns will go with McNown at QB. He should see a ton of pressure and will be forced into some turnovers. Hate to spot 11 but Cleveland might have hung it up. They are without their head coach, starting their 3rd string QB and defensively getting torched. Good spot for a Buffalo team that has some positives happening for them now!
Packers (-9.5) over Detroit
Detroit a dome team will not handle the Lambo conditions well. Farve and the Pack want to make up for that terrible game against the Eagles. At home they play better and should have the offense to hang a big number on the lions. Green should be getting back to speed and I don't think the WR will drop as many passes as they did last week. The whole offense looked out of sink. Also the best weapon for Detroit is Eddie Drummond returning kicks and he is out. Pack beat this team once 38-10 on the lions turf, I think they will be back to that level after the drop off last week.
Carolina (-6.5) over St. Louis
No Bulger, Chandler had problems running the offense last week. Now Carolina will turn its defense loose on him. 16-6 at home against SF is sad, they should kill that team even with Martz at QB. IMO chandler doesn't have the arm strength to make Carolina play deep. Carolina playing good offensive and defensive football at home hunting for playoff birth!
Washington (+9.5) over Philly
Washington hung with philly in the last game until the 4th quarter. Last weeks win should give them some much needed confidence heading into the match-up. No way will McNabb match the performance he had against GB. The skins defense is fast and plays a lot better than GB. That game might make the Eagles a little over confident. Looking for the Skins to come out fired up to take on the 11-1 eagles. At home they should be pretty high energy. Ramsey has started to feel more comfortable in the offense and he gives the redskins a passing threat. That means easier holes for the running game. The redskins are 4-0 when portis rushes for over 100 yards. Looking for playaction and some trickery to play a big part in this game.
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