Thu, Dec 13
Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) at Philadelphia Eagles (4-9) Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
This is a must win game for the Bengals if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. Andy Dalton has to have a big game and attack the Eagles defense. Dalton has to get the ball to AJ Green and get the running game going with BenJarvus Green-Ellis. The Bengals defense has to put pressure on the rookie quarterback Nick Foles and force him to beat them. The Eagles finally won a game last week snapping an 8 game losing streak after beating the Bucs. Foles is improving every game and if he can beat the Bengals he can be their future quarterback. The Eagles defense has to step up and shut down AJ Green and force Andy Dalton to throw the ball to somebody else.
Sun, Dec 16
Game of the Week
San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) at New England Patriots (10-3) Winner: San Francisco 49ers
This can be a Super Bowl preview. This is going to be Colin Kaepernick’s biggest game of his career. Kaepernick has to take care of the ball and get the ball to Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss. Frank Gore needs to have a big game and take pressure off of Kaepernick. The 49ers defense has to put pressure on Tom Brady and slow down the pace of the game. The Patriots have won 7 games in a row and are coming off a big win on Monday Night against the Texans. Brady has to have a big game and get the ball to Wes Welker, Aaron Hernandez and Brandon Lloyd. The Patriots defense has to shut down the 49ers rushing attack and force Colin Kaepernick to beat them with his arm and not his legs.
New York Giants (8-5) at Atlanta Falcons (11-2) Winner: Atlanta Falcons
This is a possible playoff preview and the Falcons has to win this game at home. The Falcons lost to the Panthers last week and are looking to bounce back with a win against defending Super Bowl champions the Giants. Matt Ryan has to have a big game and get the ball to Roddy White, Julio Jones and Tony Gonzalez. The Falcons defense has to step up and put pressure on Eli Manning and slow down their explosive offense. The Giants are also in a must win situation since the Redskins looks like they are making a run in the division. Eli Manning has to have a big game and get the ball to his playmakers Hakim Nicks and Victor Cruz. The Giants defense will have to put pressure on Ryan and find a way to slow down their explosive offense.
Green Bay Packers (9-4) at Chicago Bears (8-5) Winner: Green Bay Packers
The Packers beat the Bears in Week 2 and is looking for the sweep against their division rivals. Aaron Rodgers should have a big game and get the ball to his weapons Greg Jennings, Randall Cobb and James Jones. The Packers defense has to put pressure on Jay Cutler and shutdown Brandon Marshall. The Bears have lost 2 games in a row and are in a must win situation. Jay Cutler has to take care of the ball and attack the Packers injured defense and get the ball to Brandon Marshall. The Bears defense is starting to look worn out has to put pressure on Aaron Rodgers. If they stop Rodgers they can stop the Packers explosive offense.
Washington Redskins (7-6) at Cleveland Browns (5-8) Winner: Washington Redskins
The Redskins are on a roll and have won 4 games in a row and are looking to make the playoffs. Even though Robert Griffin is injured I expect him to try to play thru the pain and make an effort to play. RG3 has to rely on rookie running back Alfred Morris and get the ball to Pierre Garson and Santana Moss. The Redskins defense has to shut down Trent Richardson and force rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden to beat them. The Browns have been on fire and have won 3 games in a row. They are young and hungry and rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden has to take care of the ball and attack the Redskins struggling defense. Rookie running back Trent Richardson has been playing great and should have a big game and take pressure off of Weeden. The Browns defense has to shut down RG3, injured or not he is their most dangerous weapon.
Minnesota Vikings (7-6) at St. Louis Rams (6-6-1) Winner: Minnesota Vikings
This is going to be a must win for both teams. The Vikings just have to do what they been doing all season and give Adrian Peterson the ball and let him carry the team to victory. If AP has a big game, they have a better chance to win. Christian Ponder has to step up and take pressure off of AP. The Vikings defense has to shut down Stephen Jackson and put pressure on Sam Bradford. The Rams have won 3 games in a row and are looking to make a late playoff run. Sam Bradford has to take care of the ball and get the ball to his young playmaking receivers. They also have to get Stephen Jackson the ball and let him break down the Vikings defense. The Rams defense has to shut down AP and force Ponder to beat them.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11) at Miami Dolphins (5-8) Winner: Miami Dolphins
The battle of 2 Florida teams. The Dolphins are on a 2 game losing streak and are looking for rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill to have a big game and take command of this team. Tannehill has to get the ball to Brian Hartline and Reggie Bush and let them make plays against the struggling Jaguars defense. The Dolphins defense has to put pressure on former Dolphins quarterback and now Jaguars starter Chad Henne. Henne would love to get a win against his former team and he has to take care of the ball and have a big game and get the ball to Cecil Shorts and rookie Justin Blackmon. The Jaguars defense has been a mess and they have to shut down Reggie Bush and force rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill to beat them.
Tampa Bay Bucs (6-7) at New Orleans Saints (5-8) Winner: Tampa Bay Bucs
The Saints beat the Bucs in Week 7 and the Bucs are looking to even the season series against their division rivals. The Bucs has lost 3 games in a row and are in a must win situation if they want to make the playoffs. Josh Freeman has to have a big game and get the ball to Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams. Rookie running back Doug Martin should have a big game against this Saints defense who is struggling this season to stop anybody. The Saints defense has to put pressure on Drew Brees and slow down their explosive offense. The Saints have lost 3 games in a row and are playing for pride and looking for the sweep against the Bucs this season. Brees has to take care of the ball and have a big game against the struggling Bucs defense. The Saints defense has to step up and shut down Doug Martin and put pressure on Josh Freeman.
Denver Broncos (10-3) at Baltimore Ravens (9-4) Winner: Denver Broncos
The Broncos are the hottest team in the league and have won 8 games in a row. Look for Peyton Manning to continue to play well and have a big game against this Ravens defense. The Broncos defense has to shut down Ray Rice and put pressure on Joe Flacco. The Ravens have lost 2 games in a row and will need Flacco to step up and have a big game. Flacco has to get the ball to Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin. Ray Rice has to have a big game and break down the Broncos defense. The Ravens defense has to shut down Peyton Manning and the Broncos explosive offense.
Indianapolis Colts (9-4) at Houston Texans (11-2) Winner: Houston Texans
Big division matchup and the 1st game between these 2 teams. The Texans got embarrassed last week on Monday Night football and are looking to take their anger out on their division rivals. Matt Schaub has to step up and have a big game and get the ball to Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels. Arian Foster should have a big game against this Colts defense. The Texans defense has to put pressure and slow down rookie quarterback Andrew Luck. The Colts are on a roll and have won 3 games in a row. Luck has been playing great and is looking to make a statement by beating their division rival. The Colts defense has to step up and slow down the Texans offense and shut down Arian Foster and Andre Johnson and force Schaub to beat them with somebody else.
Detroit Lions (4-9) at Arizona Cardinals (4-9) Winner: Detroit Lions
Both teams have been disappointing. The Lions have lost 5 games in row and have lost a lot of close games. Matthew Stafford has to have a big game against this Cardinals defense and get the ball to Calvin Johnson. The Lions defense has to shut down Larry Fitzgerald and force anybody else on that team to beat them. The Cardinals have lost 9 games in a row and got embarrassed last week against the Seahawks. Larry Fitzgerald is the only one on that team that matters and nobody on their offense has stepped up to help him out. The Cardinals defense has to step up and shut down Calvin Johnson and hope that their offense can score some points this week.
Carolina Panthers (4-9) at San Diego Chargers (5-8) Winner: San Diego Chargers
The Chargers have been up and down all season. Look for Philip Rivers to have a big game and get the ball to Antonio Gates. The Chargers defense has to step up and stop the Panthers running attack and not let Cam Newton beat them with his arm or legs. Cam Newton has to have a big game for the Panthers to win. Look for Newton to have a lot of running plays and look for him to throw the ball to Steve Smith. The Panthers defense has to put pressure on Philip Rivers.
Seattle Seahawks (8-5) at Buffalo Bills (5-8) Winner: Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks have won 2 games in a row and are looking to make it 3 and continue to make a run at the playoffs. Rookie quarterback Russell Wilson has been playing great and will need to attack the Bills defense. Marshawn Lynch should have a big game and take pressure off his rookie quarterback. The Seahawks defense has been playing great and will need to shut down CJ Spiller and put pressure on Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Bills are in a must win situation and will need to play a great game to upset the Seahawks. Fitzpatrick has to take care of the ball and get the ball to Stevie Johnson. Spiller will have to make plays and break down the Seahawks defense. The Bills defense has to step up and shut down Marshawn Lynch and force rookie quarterback Russell Wilson to beat them.
Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) at Dallas Cowboys (7-6) Winner: Dallas Cowboys
This is a must win game for both teams. The Cowboys have won 2 games in a row and are in playoff mode right now. Tony Romo has to take care of the ball and get the ball to Dez Bryant, Miles Austin and Jason Witten. The return of Demarco Murray has made the Cowboys a better team, and will need another big game from him. The Cowboys defense has to shut down Mike Wallace and put pressure on Ben Roethlisberger. Big Ben has to have a big game and take care of the ball. He has to get the ball to Mike Wallace and Heath Miller and let them make plays. The Steelers defense has to step up and put pressure on Romo.
Kanas City Chiefs (2-11) at Oakland Raiders (3-10) Winner: Oakland Raiders
The Raiders beat the Chiefs in Week 8 and is looking for the season sweep against their division rivals. This is a battle for last place in the division. The Raiders have lost 6 games in a row and are hungry for a win. Carson Palmer has to step up and have a big game against this Chiefs defense. Darren McFadden is back and he should have a big game and help the Raiders win. The Raiders defense has to shut down Jamal Charles and force Brady Quinn to beat them. The Chiefs needs to get the ball to Jamal Charles and let him break down the Raiders defense. Quinn has to take care of the ball and have a big game against the struggling Raiders defense. The Chiefs defense has to shut down McFadden and force Palmer to beat them.
Mon, Dec 17
New York Jets (6-7) at Tennessee Titans (4-9) Winner: New York Jets
The Jets are in a must win situation if they want to hang on to their playoff hopes. Mark Sanchez has to step up and have a big game against this Titans defense. The Jets defense has to win the game for them and shut down Chris Johnson and force Jake Locker to beat them. The Titans have lost 3 games in a row and are looking to play spoiler to the Jets. Locker has to step up and have a big game and show the Titans fans there is hope for next year. The Titans has to get the ball to Chris Johnson and let him break down the Jets defense. The Titans defense has to put pressure on Sanchez and create turnovers.