Nov 08 2008
My Week 10 Picks
After a computer related hiatus, I am back with my picks for Week 10. Starting with…
Tennessee at Chicago
I’m sorry to say that I don’t believe the Titans perfect season is going to end on Sunday. The Bears can give them a run for their money if they can keep from turning over the ball. With Grossman likely starting tomorrow, that task may be more difficult than usual. However, Chicago is only surpassed by one team in the NFL for interceptions – the Tennessee Titans.
I’m taking Tennessee on this one, but I will be cheering for the Bears to prove me wrong.
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh
The last time these teams met it was one of my top five worst days of all time. It was the 2005 divisional playoffs. After a 14-2 season and a bye the first week of the playoffs for the Colts, the game came down to a 46-yd field goal attempt by, then kicker, Mike Vanderjagt, which was so far to the right it could have applied for membership to the Christian Coalition. Needless to say this game holds particular interest for me. I think my Colts are going to have their work cut out for them. The Steelers have an impressive 5-0 record in the AFC this season and currently lead the league in sacks. If Indy’s offensive line can continue to protect Peyton Manning, as they have for the past 3 games, they may be able to pull it off.
It should be no surprise that I gotta support my team on this one.
New York Giants at Philadelphia
This should be in the bag for the Giants, however the inconsistent Eagles have been pulling it together over the last few weeks. The Giants are still second in the league for sacks, but the Eagles have been doing a better job of protecting McNabb this season. He has been sacked a total of 13 times this season, compared to the 15 times in just two games against the Giants last season. If the Eagles keep up their offensive line protection they have a chance of capitalizing on their home field advantage. Also Philly is giving up only 89 yards on average per game, which may damper the Giants explosive offense. History, however, is on the side of New York winning 5 out of the last 6 match ups. And these NY Giants are road warriors, seeming to play their best games away from the Meadowlands. I’m betting on them in this one, they aren’t ready to give up that championship title yet.
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