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There are several things to keep your eye on this week.  I picked the four games that I think are the most interesting and previewed them below.

CHI @ CAR

            Surprise wins on the road by these two teams, against two AFC titans, make this an interesting match up to watch.  A combination of steady pressure from the Bears defense and nerves of steel from Kyle Orton resulted in a surprising Colts upset at home.  In San Diego, the Panthers faced the Chargers.  With 2 seconds left in the game Carolina’s Jake Delhomme connected with tight end Dante Rosario for 14 yards, and a TD, to win 26 to 24 (with the PAT). 

            My take: Chicago will edge out the Panthers by 4, with special teams’ Devin Hester playing a big role. 

IND @ MIN

            I mention this game only because of my love of Blue and I got to holla at my boys.  There is no way the Colts go 0-2 this week.  The Vikings had a good showing against the GB Packers last Monday night.  However, I believe that was fueled by the long term rivalry between those teams, and Minnesota will not stand up to what will surely be a thoroughly fired up (if beaten up) Indianapolis.

            My take: Indy by a TD.  

NYJ @ NE

            The Patriots face the NY Jets at the Meadowlands in their first game without Tom Brady.  The history between these two teams would point for a Patriot blow out (Pats have won 9 out the last 10 match ups).  The Pats have something to prove, i.e. that they are not simply Brady’s Bunch and should, most certainly, not be counted out.  Matt Cassel showed remarkable calm in the face of an unthinkable scenario for the team and their fans.  But let’s not forget that Brett Farve also has a lot on his shoulders, with his reputation and a new franchise on the line.

            My take: NE by 10.  It pains me to say that, because, God knows, I have no love for the Patriots.  However, playing at home with a huge chip on their shoulder adds up to a Pats victory in my book.

PHI @ DAL

            Looking ahead to what will likely be a high-scoring match up on Monday night; we have two teams with showings last week which fall into varying degrees of excellence.  In terms of stats, the Cowboys and the Eagles are pretty evenly matched.  During week 1 both quarterbacks were blitzed more than ten times, in the face of which, each of them connected with a receiver for more than 200 yards.  Philly outruns Dallas on TD returns and field goals, but Dallas is the winningest Monday night team of all time.  What does all of this mean?  Well, it will be an exciting game between one team that is hitting their stride and another who is fighting their way back into the game.

            My take: Dallas by a field goal.

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