One Stray Pea

I’ve been challenged this week to make predictions about the actual score of the game and not just who will win. At first I was resistant to this, as it’s too much commitment for me. However, my inner Cleo took over and I’ve decided to take on the challenge.

Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

It breaks my heart to pick the Steelers two weeks in a row, but I’m going with the Steelers again, but I predict a much closer game, with the Steelers winning by less than a touch down. Please, JP Losman, prove me wrong.

Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

I predict this to be a very close game. With most of Jacksonville’s defense fighting injuries this week is probably is good chance for Joey Herrington to complete some passes. I pick the Falcons by a field goal.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans *AFC South Match-up*

According to the Titans website, they are ready for Manning. Ready to what? Watch him connect with Reggie Wayne all day? No doubt, this will be Colts all day long. Yes, I recall last year where the Titans almost beat the Colts, but that was before the Colts became the world champions. Vince Young doesn’t hold a candle to Peyton. I pick the Colts by 14.

Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants

Oh Eli, man up and get back out there. I don’t think the Packers have much of a chance if Eli plays this week. Brett is over the hill and Eli is ready to come into his own. I pick the Giants by 6 if Eli plays, 3 if he doesn’t.

Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers

While the Texans blew me away last week by not only beating, but blowing out the Chiefs, I’m still not a believer. I choose the Panthers by a touchdown.

San Francisco 49’ers vs. St. Louis Rams *NFC West Match-up*

The NFC west is a pretty weak division. Maybe that’s why I think the Seahawks look so good. Anyways, I’m choosing the team led by more experience, so Rams by 10. Sorry, I can’t be a 49’ers fan for more than a week, it leaves a rash.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns *AFC North Match-up*

If it’s brown, flush it down! With the turmoil in Cleveland at the quarterback position I predict the Bengals to win by 10, and I predict we see a little Brady Quinn in the 4^th quarter. Expect a physical game folks.

New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers *NFC South Match-up*

Sean Payton and his Saints will be marching in (and all over) Tampa Bay this week. Tampa Bay might have a good defense, but I’m not convinced that it will stand up to Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister. I pick the Saints, by 14.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins are so dismal that I can’t even muster up the hope that they will win. Let’s be honest, the Dolphins don’t stand a chance against Tony Romo and old T.O. Trent Green is probably going to eat turf as I pick Dallas by 17.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions *NFC North Match-up*

I thought Jon Kitna looked great last week, but the again he was playing the Raiders. While I am quite unfamiliar with the Vikings, Kitna has promised Detroit 10 wins this year. I’m not sure this is going to be one of them unless Detroit’s defense can step it up. While my husband thinks I’m crazy, I’m choosing Detroit by 3.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals *NFC West Match-up*

I think the Seahawks could beat the Cardinals even if Charlie Frye played half the game. That’s not a compliment to Charlie Frye, it’s an indication of how terrible I think the Cardinals are. All Heisman trophy winners are not created equal, Matt Leinart. He’s got too much baby mama drama going on anyways. Seattle by 21.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears

The Chiefs lost to the Texans, don’t expect me to pick them over the Bears. I’m tempted to pick the Bears by 21, but because Rex sucks so much, I’m only picking them for 14.  

New York Jets vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week 1 was not nice to either of these quarterbacks. Chad Pennington not only injured his ankle, he got more cheers for leaving the field than he got for playing. Meanwhile, Steve McNair appeared to be doing the pregnant waddle by the fourth quarter. Not to mention Ray Lewis and Samari Rolle (who I would fully expect to play). I choose the Ravens by 7, but only if Steve gets rid of his cramps by game time.

Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos *AFC West Match-up*

Wow, I’m really shocked that Denver was able to pull it out last week. However, the Raiders are worse than the Bills. I think Mike Shanahan can rest easy knowing that the Broncos will coast over the Raiders by 10.

San Diego Chargers vs. New England Patriots

This is going to be my game of the week, next to the Bengals/Browns match up of course. Despite the cheating allegations and my own personal dislike for Tom Brady, I think the Patriots are an obvious strong team. The Chargers are out for revenge over last year’s playoffs, and coming off of a big win over the Bears last week. While both teams have a lot to prove, I think the Patriots have more talent. Patriots by 3.

Washington Redskins vs. Philadelphia Eagles *NFC North Match-up*

Eh, it’s another Monday night football game I’m not thrilled about watching. Mr. Glass is “ready to explode�? with a good performance. Clinton Portis is listed on the Redskins’ injury report, injury is “Coach’s Decision�?. What does that even mean? I kinda hope it means he got mauled in some backwoods fun (May 24), but it probably means he’s got cramps (I’m tired of you men..PMS-ing, it’s our thing, back off! That statement was mostly directed at Kanye West). I had a hard time coming to a decision on this one, as they are definitely the weaker teams in the NFC North right now. I choose the Eagles by a field goal.

Filed under: Sports on September 15th, 2007