The Hail Mary - Week 9

Happy Halloween! There are some great games this weekend in the NFL which will make Sunday a perfect day to recover from all of the Halloween partying that will be done on Friday and Saturday.

Games That I Will Be Watching

Green Bay (4-3) at Tennessee (7-0)

A lot of people are calling this a let down game for the Titans after they pumped themselves up for the Colts on Monday night. They may suffer a letdown in the beginning but the home field mixed with them just being better than the Packers will keep them unbeaten.

Prediction: Tennessee 24, Green Bay 16

Dallas (5-3) at New York Giants (6-1)

I expect this to be an absolute demolition of the Cowboys by the Giants. Brad Johnson can't move and will be at the mercy of the Giants pass rush. The Cowboys can put in backup Brooks Bollinger and he may avoid the pass rush but he is a lousy QB and will make mistakes.

Prediction: New York Giants 28, Dallas 13

New England (5-2) at Indianapolis (3-4)

This game is not nearly as big as it has been the last 5 or 6 years. The Patriots starting QB for this one is Matt Cassell and the Colts find themselves under .500. The more desperate team will win.

Prediction: Indianapolis 24, New England 17

Pittsburgh (5-2) at Washington (6-2)

It is really surprising to me that so far every pundit has predicted a Redskins victory in this one. The point I keep hearing is the Steelers poor offensive line will cost them this game. I am guessing those people haven't actually watched the Redskins play this year. If they had they would know that the Skins can't generate a pass rush to save their lives, so the Steelers biggest weakness likely won't be a factor. I think the Steelers defense dominates this one.

Prediction: Pittsburgh 21, Washington 13

The Rest of Week 9

New York Jets (4-3) at Buffalo (5-2)

Brett Favre is playing like the Favre of 06' and the Bills are virtually unbeatable at home.

Prediction: Buffalo 27, New York Jets 19

Detroit (0-7) at Chicago (4-3)

This one will likely get ugly.

Prediction: Chicago 35, Detroit 10

Jacksonville (3-4) at Cincinnati (0-8)

TJ Houshmanzadeh aimed high and predicted 2 wins for the Bengals this year. Hahahhahahahah. How does Marvin Lewis still have a job?

Prediction: Jacksonville 31, Cincinnati 14

Baltimore (4-3) at Cleveland (3-4)

The Browns were overhyped but that win in Jacksonville was impressive and their season isn't lost yet.

Prediction: Cleveland 20, Baltimore 18

Tampa Bay (5-3) at Kansas City (1-6)

Tampa Bay lost a game to the Cowboys that they should have won. Kansas City lost a game to the Jets that they should have won. Chuckie, AKA John Gruden has to win on Halloween weekend.

Prediction: Tampa Bay 28, Kansas City 12

Arizona (4-3) at St. Louis (2-5)

Rams interim coach Jim Haslett has definitely made the Rams competitive but I think the Cardinals finally win a game away from the west coast.

Prediction: Arizona 35, St. Louis 24

Houston (3-4) at Minnesota (3-4)

Three straight wins have resuscitated the Texans hopes at a successful season. The Vikings need this one and more specifically their coach Brad Childress needs this one.

Prediction: Minnesota 19, Houston 16

Miami (3-4) at Denver (4-3)

The Dolphins are the sexy pick here but I think the home field advantage will carry the Broncos.

Prediction: Denver 31, Miami 26

Atlanta (4-3) at Oakland (2-5)

I'm calling the upset here, the Black Hole will envelope Falcons QB Matt Ryan.

Prediction: Oakland 20, Atlanta 19

Philadelphia (4-3) at Seattle (2-5)

Not too long ago Seattle was an almost impossible place to win. However, this Seahawks team has been decimated by injuries and even their 12th man can't carry them.

Prediction: Philadelphia 34, Seattle 17

Last Week: 9-5
Overall: 43-26