NFL Week 13 Preview, Match Ups & Predictions
Week 13 of the 2010-11 NFL season will kick off the month of December, and teams will be looking for some early yuletide cheer. My pick for Game of the Week is the New York Jets at New England Patriots on Monday Night. It should be a thriller, as Brady takes on Sanchez in this divisional clash. Here I take a look at all of this week’s matchups, giving you some early insight that will help make your 2010 NFL wagers winners.
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THU, DEC 2 TIME (ET)
Houston at Philadelphia 8:20 PM NFL – December will begin with a match up of two teams that like to air the ball out. Houston’s Bernard Pollard will have a busy day as well as the Eagles’ Asante Samuel. But with winter weather conditions likely this time of year; if the game moves to the run, the Eagles may have the advantage.
SUN, DEC 5 TIME (ET)
New Orleans at Cincinnati 1:00 PM FOX – The Bengals have the talent to match up with the reigning champs if they can avoid individual personnel meltdowns. While Cincy QB Carson Palmer does not attract the attention of the Saints’ Drew Brees, he is still potent under center. Cincinnati has the pieces in the secondary to grab this one at home.
Chicago at Detroit 1:00 PM FOX – This will be the second meeting of these two NFC North teams. At this point in the season both teams will most likely be fighting for third place in the division. Look for QB Matt Stafford to terrorize the Bear’s secondary all day long hooking up with WR Calvin Johnson for multiple TDs. This could be a big day in the Motor City.
San Francisco at Green Bay 1:00 PM FOX – After playing five tough games in a row, including Minny and Atlanta on the road, the Pack return to Lambeau to take on the Niner’s –a team that can surprise you if your not careful. However, Green Bay should win this one handily.
Jacksonville at Tennessee 1:00 PM CBS – The Jags will be playing back-to-back divisional games, and will have their hands fill with Titan’s RB Chris Johnson. Tennessee will equally have the task of containing the always-dangerous Maurice Jones-Drew. This one will be one in the trenches by the home team.
Denver at Kansas City 1:00 PM CBS – Classic AFC West battle as the Broncos visit the unfriendly confines of Arrowhead Stadium. Denver’s defense must contend with not only RB Jammal Charles, but also the speed and acrobatics of WR Dwayne Bowe and Kansas City’s 12th Man
Cleveland at Miami 1:00 PM CBS – Well Brown’s fans, at least the weather will be good. Miami’s wildcat will be too much for the Cleveland defense to handle. The Brown’s will need to run Jerome Harrison straight at the Fins if they want to make this one remotely interesting.
Buffalo at Minnesota 1:00 PM CBS – Both of these teams have some big guns in the backfield, but the Bills’ Fred Jackson won’t find any holes in the No 2 ranked Vikings run stoppers. Minnesota will offer up a whooping to their northerly neighbors at the Homerdome.
Washington at NY Giants 1:00 PM FOX – The first of two AFC East rivalry match ups as the grizzled veteran, Donovan McNabb, leads his new team against an old foe, Eli Manning at the new Meadowlands. The Giants had the Redskins’ number last season, winning both contests and I don’t see it being any different in 2010.
Atlanta at Tampa Bay 1:00 PM FOX – Atlanta will get an early Christmas gift, playing one of the AFC South’s weaker teams on the road and in what should perfect conditions in December. The game plan for the Falcons is simple–shut down RB Cadillac Williams. For the Bucs it won’t be that easy trying to contain both RB Michael Turner while protecting against the deep threat of WR Roddy White.
Oakland at San Diego 4:05 PM CBS – San Diego residents lock their doors and hide their daughters when the Raiders invade the Q in this yearly AFC West match up. The Bolt’s had Oakland’s number last season beating them twice. This will be a good opportunity for rookie RB Ryan Matthews to bolster his stats against one of the leagues worst rushing defenses.
Carolina at Seattle 4:15 PM FOX – The Panthers will play their second road game in as many weeks as they head out west. Carolina’s mix of pass and run should keep the Seattle defense on their heels as they try and contain WR Steve Smith and RB DeAngelo Williams.
St. Louis at Arizona 4:15 PM FOX – On paper this one should belong to the Cards. However, this will be the second meeting between the two division foes as they first met way back in Week 1. The Rams’ should be coming around by now and with a little extra punch from RB Stephen Jackson; they could make this one exciting. If safety Oshiomogho Atogwe can frustrate the Arizona passing game, it could work in their favor.
Dallas at Indianapolis 4:15 PM FOX – Tony Romo is no Peyton Manning. Does ageing Dallas CB Terence Newman have the wheels to keep up with fellow old-timer WR Reggie Wayne? It’s possible.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore 8:20 PM NBC – This will be the second division fracas between this two teams. At this spot in the season it could carry with it serious playoff implications. Even with Roethlisberger, the Ravens will prove they are the team to beat this season with a win in “Mob Town.”
MON, DEC 6 TIME (ET)
NY Jets at New England 8:30 PM – Another contest that could have playoff ramifications as the two teams meet for the final time in 2010, in one of four (one preseason) Monday Night Football games for the Jets. One of the league’s top passing teams will face off against the NFL’s No. 1 pass defense. This will be a battle, and most likely won on a turnover.
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