Week 11 - 2008 season - Part 2

OK, Jets won big last night in a shoot out that had both teams scoring more pts than I thought they would, (see below) but it's the final score that counts and Jets came out on top...34 -31

DENVER BRONCOS @ ATLANTA FALCONS

Very well could be that Jay Cutler and Matt Ryan have a shootout with Cutler getting the edge in yards but Ryan having the edge in completion percentage. We also could see Atlanta with a big advantage in the running game with Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood because of Denver's weak defense. Don't expect Denver's running game to gain much. If the Broncos stand any chance of winning they need a huge game from Jay Cutler. Atlanta will put this one away if they put pressure on Cutler and make him throw 2 or more interceptions and keep him under 300 yards passing... My Pick - Atlanta

MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Bucs may have Cadillac Williams back but expect to see Earnest Graham and Warrick Dunn getting the carries. But both still may have a tough time against the Vikings run defense. Adrian Peterson could do much better compared to last week. If he runs for over 100 yards, Minnesota could pull off a win. Tampa Bays big edge is at QB spot with Jeff Garcia if throwing 1 or less interceptions. I'm expecting Gus Frerotte to be throwing 1+ interceptions... My Pick - Tampa Bay

TENNESSEE TITANS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
For Tennessee to continue their winning streak they have to hold Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor to just under 100 yards. The 2 key points for the Jags to upset Tenn. is for David Garrard to limit his interceptions and for this years disappointing defense to try and hold Chris Johnson to under 75 rushing yards. If Jags can do just them 2 things they will walk away winners... My Pick - Jacksonville

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Passing yards is a stat that for some unknown reason seems to always tie into winning for most quarterbacks. But actually it don't, many QBs have more passing yards in losses than in wins. Drew Brees on avg. throws for over 300 yards, but yet it doesn't turn into all wins. The problem is passing yards without rushing yards. The Saints are looking for Reggie Bush to be back but he is only averaging 3.8 yards per carry. On the other hand the Chiefs are commenting about Larry Johnson rejoining the team. Look for a Chiefs win if he has over 100 yards in his return... My Pick - Kansas City
UP-DATE: Saturday 15th - Saints RB Reggie Bush will not be playing for the 3rd straight game. Bush’s knee injury will keep him out vs. the Chiefs.

CHICAGO BEARS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS
Looks like Kyle Orton (with a ankle boo-boo) will be playing. Packers with their great secondary probably will keep Orton to 2 or less TDs. Orton has to make sure he throws no interceptions for the Bears to have a chance. For Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers, (although with a right shoulder hurt), needs to try and bounce back from a lousy last week, needing to get his passing rating in the upper 80's. I see home slab advantage and maybe a field goal win... My Pick - Green Bay

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Should Ben Roethlisberger bow out this week and rest? While Byron Leftwich does a good job filling in for an injured Roethlisberger, as witnessed 2 weeks ago, Ben is still the guy... as long as he keeps away from throwing them darn interceptions. S.D. will be chomping at bit for him to do so and that will be their chance. However, if Ben can avoid interceptions then Steelers take one home in the win column. The Steelers defense also needs to shut down LT and try to hold him to 5 yards or less per carry. If the Steelers allow Tomlinson 70+ yards and maybe a TD or 2, then Chargers could upset the Steelers... My Pick - Pittsburgh

HOUSTON TEXANS @ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Only thing that needs to be said about this game is Texans QB Sage Rosenfels threw four interceptions last week! My Pick - COLTS!!!!!


Sunday Night Game:
DALLAS COWBOYS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Clinton Portis is questionable and probably out. If by some great chance he plays don't look for much, maybe 70 yards or less in limited action. The Cowboys are betting to win this game on Tony Romo and Felix Jones returning healthy this week. Also helping will be Marion Barber. If Romo has problems with his thumb and the Cowboys turn the ball over 2 or more times Washington will walk away with the win... My Pick - Washington

Monday Night Game:
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ BUFFALO BILLS
Look for Brady Quinn to have another quality game with a passer rating over 80 and a completion percentage over 60, but I do believe Trent Edwards will bounce back from a rough few weeks with a somewhere with a 93 rating. If Edwards throws multiple interceptions, than the Browns could win in a squeaker. The key to Buffalo winning is having Marshawn Lynch finally break out with a good 100+ yard rushing game... My Pick - Cleveland