NFL Week 10 Predictions

I write a column on a couple of forums regarding each week's NFL games. I thought I should bring this out to the blog and share it with everyone. Get you pencils and papers ready to take notes, here we go:

Buffalo @ Miami: Buffalo is playing some good football right now. Rookie RB Marshawn Lynch is showing his stuff and the Bills' defense is playing well. Miami is.......uh.......ok that just plain suck right now. First year coach Cam Cameron's NFL debut has been a bust and rumors abound about Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas leaving town in the off-season. Take Buffalo -3.

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh: First year coach Mike Timlin of the Steelers is pushing all the right buttons and endearing himself to the Pittsburgh fans. Being only the third head coach of the Steelers since 1969 is a tough job and big shoes to fill. If he wants to stay on top of the mountain, he has to beat the hated Browns. Cleveland is definitely one of the surprises in the league this year and QB Derek Anderson may keep Brady Quinn on the sideline for a while. Pittsburgh will win the game, but it will be a battle and a close one. Take Cleveland +9.

Philadelphia @ Washington: Coach Andy Reid's off-field situation and the inconsistent play of QB Donovan McNabb have Philly fans calling for both their heads. What happens in the last weeks of this season will determine, in my mind, what will happen to both Reid and McNabb in the off-season. Washington just keeps finding ways to win and you know that a big division rivalry game like this brings out Joe Gibbs' best. Take Washington -3.

Minnesota @ Green Bay: A great divisional matchup. Minnesota is coming off the trouncing of San Diego and AP is the real deal......maybe. Lambeau Field, probably cool if not cold temperatures and Brett Favre. The Packers are playing not only inspired football, but good football. Take Green Bay -5 1/2.

Dallas @ NY Giants: Best game of the weekend. Dallas' high-power offense against the Giants' unrelenting defense. I think the keys to this game though lie in Eli Manning's ability to exploit the soft spots in Dallas' secondary and utilize WR Plaxico Burress and TE Jeremy Shockey. Take the Giants +1 1/2.

Indianapolis @ San Diego: No hangover for the Colts after the tough loss against New England. The Colts are a veteran championship team and they will bounce back and unfortunately for SD, they are going to be the recepients of that payback. Take the Colts -3.

San Francisco @ Seattle: Wow, what a stinker for Monday night. The best of the worst division in football. Oh well, WWE is on. Take San Francisco +10.

Good luck and enjoy the games!!!