NFL Matchups and Predictions

This NFL week presents a wide variety of match ups.. this is my preview and predictions..

Green Bay @ Detroit

This match up seems like a huge mismatch and I see a closer game than many of the experts are predicting. The Lions defense is nowhere near as bad as they showed last week and I think the Lions offense will score some touchdowns on the Packer D. I see Aaron Rodgers playing a conservative game and keeping the Lions in the game.

My Prediction: 24-21 Packers
FF Stud: Calvin Johnson 9 catches, 89 yards, 1 TD
FF Dud: Ryan Grant : 22 carries 62 yards 0 TD

New Orleans @ Washington

This match up can end up with so many outcomes that I really don't know what to say. I can see Drew Brees having a huge game vs this Washington defense and expect one big run from Reggie Bush. Jason Campbell will have a comeback game but will come up short on a last second drive..

My Prediction: 28-21 New Orleans
FF Stud: Drew Brees 27-42 355 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
FF Dud: Clinton Portis 24 car 72 yards 0 TD

Oakland @ Kansas City

A game of two horrible teams which will end up being one of the most competitive games of the week. The Raider defense will have a comeback game and surprise a lot of people after last week. Expect Jamarcus Russell to have a frustrating game but will come through in the end..

My Prediction: 14-10 Raiders
FF Stud: Larry Johnson 23 carries, 120 yards 1 TD
FF Dud: Justin Fargas 18 carries, 55 yards, 0 TD

Chicago @ Carolina

Hmmm, with the Bears coming off a huge win against the Colts and the Panthers coming off a win vs the Chargers, expect a defensive struggle here. The game should be close but I see the Bears dominating with a strong defense and a surprise showing by Kyle Orton. The Defense will set up a lot of the Bears offense. The Panthers secondary is looking weak after Rivers toasted them last week..

My Prediction: 23- 6 Bears
FF Stud: Matt Forte 25 carries 115 yards, 2 TD
FF Dud: Jake Delhomme 22-41 219 yards, 0 TD, 3 INT

New York (NYG) @ St. Louis

Some people are picking upset this week but I don't see. The Rams are bad. That's all that is there.

My Prediction: 34- 14 Giants
FF Stud: Brandon Jacobs 22 carries, 120 yards, 3 TD
FF Dud: Rams Defense

Buffalo @ Jacksonville

This is a hard game to predict since the Jaguars are suppose to be Superbowl contenders and the Bills are predicted as a playoff team as well. So, I see a real close defensive battle but it will end in a two score game..

My Prediction: 20-7 Jaguars
FF Stud: Maurice Jones-Drew 19 carries, 88 yards, 2 TD
FF Dud: Marshawn Lynch 31 carries, 88 yards, 0 TD

Indianapolis @ Minnesota

I give the Colts the advantage in this game but I could see Adrian Peterson rushing for 200 yards..


My Prediction: 35-28 Colts
FF Stud: Reggie Wayne 10 carries, 120 yard, 2 TD
FF Stud: Adrian Peterson 30 carries 206 yards, 2 TD
FF Dud: Colts Defense and Vikings Defense

Tennessee @ Cincinnati

This is a real good match up. Watch out for Carson Palmer to have a huge game..

My Prediction: 21-17 Bengals
FF Stud: Carson Palmer 29-41 300 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
FF Dud: Kerry Collins 24-38 210 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay

The Falcons are coming off a huge win in their opener but they will lose big time here...

My Prediction: 31- 10 Bucs
FF Stud: Brian Griese 26-31 320 yards 3 TD, 1 INT
FF Dud: Matt Ryan 8-17 81 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT

San Francisco @ Seattle

I give Seattle the advantage here but expect San Francisco to hang tight with a weak defensive performance by Seattle..

My Prediction: 27-24 Seattle
FF Stud: Matt Hasselbeck 22-31 230 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
FF Dud: Seattle Defense

San Diego @ Denver

I expect the Chargers to fight back hard and destroy the Broncos in this game. Many experts are falling in love with Denver but I don't see it. Watch out for LT and Philip Rivers to just dominate the Broncos front 4 and secondary while the Chargers D will score some points from some Denver turnovers..

My Prediction: 38-7 Chargers
FF Stud: LT 22 carries, 160 yards, 3 TD
FF Dud: Broncos Defense

New England @ New York (NYJ)

Many people are predicting the Jets to win this game without Brady in the line-up. I see the Patriots D having a huge day and Mr. Favre crawling back to his mommy after getting smacked.

My Prediction: 31-10 Patriots
FF Stud: New England Defense
FF Dud: Thomas Jones 22 carries, 60 yards, 0 TD

Miami @ Arizona

What a boring match up. It is so boring, i just don't want to write anymore.

My Prediction: 17-9 Cardinals
FF Stud: Kurt Warner 30-44 340 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
FF Dud: Chad Pennington 17-33 196 yards, 0 TD, 3 INT

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland

What a fun match up. I just don't believe in this Cleveland team. They are just gonna get rocked so hard by the Steelers D that it will be like splitting the atom and causing a black hole..

My Prediction: 27-3 Steelers
FF Stud: Willie Parker 25 carries, 120 yards, 2 TD
FF Dud: Browns Offense

Philadelphia @ Dallas

T.0. vs the Eagles again.. I see a good game here and a lot of fireworks. Bring the popcorn :)

My Prediction: 35-31 Dallas
FF Stud: T.O. 11 catches, 140 yards, 3 TD
FF Dud: Eagles Defense