Week 8 Predictions

Houston at Buffalo

The weather is going to be a factor, but if Matt Schaub can avoid Jarius Byrd, the Texans should be OK.
Texans 24 Bills 16

Cleveland at Chicago

Coming off an embarrassing loss against Cincinnati, the Bears get a chance to right the ship. The Browns shouldn't present much of a problem.
Bears 27 Browns 17

Seattle at Dallas
With any luck, the Cowboys understand the importance of running the ball, especially since they do it as well as anybody. But, would we be shocked if they followed Tony Romo's huge game last week against Atlanta by ignoring the run? I still think they will win.
Cowboys 30 Seahawks 24

St. Louis at Detroit

The Rams get their first win of the season...maybe? The Lions cannot stop the pass, and Mar Bulger is capable of making big plays with his arm. I guess that's all I have to go on.
Rams 20 Lions 19

Denver at Baltimore
This is a great match-up. The Ravens are desperate for a win, and both teams are coming off their byes. Even though I think the Broncos are a very solid and balanced team, I think the Ravens will find a way to win (Joe Flacco).
Ravens 27 Broncos 24

San Francisco at Indianapolis

This might have been a chance to try an upset pick. But I just don't believe that the 49ers can keep the Colts offense at bay for more than a quarter or two.
Colts 28 49ers 14

Miami at NY Jets

I'm sure the Jets will come up with a better game plan this time around, and will do a better job against the Wildcat, but Mark Sanchez will hold them back.
Dolphins 31 Jets 20

NY Giants at Philadelphia

I like the Giants to hold off the Eagles offensive attack, and pull away late.
Giants 30 Eagles 20

Jacksonville at Tennessee

This is a hard one. Vince Young is finally starting. The Jaguars are terrible. The Titans are terrible...
Titans 20 Jaguars 13

Oakland at San Diego

Big day for Phillip Rivers.
Chargers 27 Raiders 7

Carolina at Arizona

This was a huge playoff game last season, when Jake Delhomme turned the ball over 45 times and the Cardinals crushed the Panthers. Kurt Warner is playing better, and the Cardinals defense has been surprisingly stingy lately.
Cardinals 24 Panthers 14

Minnesota at Green Bay
Aaron Rodgers will put up big numbers, and Brett Favre will have to lead the Vikings to a 4th quarter comeback.
Vikings 31 Packers 30

Atlanta at New Orleans
I've decided to stubborning pick against the Saints until I am finally right.
Falcons 27 Saints 21

Week 8

There some really intriguing match-ups this week. As usual, it will come down to which inconsistent team shows up and which one lays an egg. Who knows this year?

Tampa Bay at Dallas: Brad Johnson has to start again this week. Brooks Bollinger is number two in Dallas. Please refer to this 2006 Vikings-Bears game, when BB filled in for BJ after four interceptions. Note that neither quarterback finished that game. Bucs 20-9.

Washington at Detroit: Don Banks thinks the Lions just might go winless this season. I'm not sure about that, but they will be 0-7 in a few days. Washington 31-17.

San Diego at New Orleans: could go either way, any way. Saints 41-31.

Buffalo at Miami: The Dolphins have snuck up on a few teams with the "Wildcat" offense, but Baltimore seemed to have in under control last week. Buffalo continues to win any way they have to. Bills 24-21.

St. Louis at New England: The Patriots are the most up and down team in an up and down league, so it is near impossible to guess what will happen when the Rams come in, hot off two big wins against good teams. I'll go with Bill Belichick, 27-24.

Kansas City at New York Jets: Ah, the long-awaited Chiefs-Jets match up. Uh.. Jets 34-20.

Atlanta at Philadelphia: Flip a coin. 

Oakland at Baltimore: There is no doubt that the Raiders play hard every week, but Baltimore should win this. Ravens 20-10.

Arizona at Carolina: Flip a coin.

Cleveland at Jacksonville: Jaguars 27-17. By the way, if three of your players have staph infections, and you are suspending them for talking about it, there is something terribly, terribly wrong.

Cincinnati at Houston: Probably will be one of the more exciting games this week. Texans 31-27.

New York Giants at Pittsburgh: Probably the best match-up so far of the NFL's elite. Neither team will suffer much from a loss here, but it is a chance to assert themselves. I love the Steelers balance, and I love Plaxico Burress on 3rd downs. I'll go with the home team, 27-20.

Seattle at San Francisco: Not sure I care... 49ers 31-21.

Indianapolis at Tennessee: There is no reason why the Colts can't win this game... if they actually show up this week. Tennessee is due for some humble pie, but the Colts aren't the team to serve it up. Titans 34-21.