Tough week, and one where Craig led the way. HHmmm… not sure it was a good idea getting him here Graham.

What We Got Right (Based on official Mac predictions)

Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions

A – “…the Lions are back to earth with a bump.”
G – “A Green Bay win for me.”
C – “Green Bay, for all their offensive line flaws, have a good set up and will score some points.”

Oakland Raiders @ Dallas Cowboys

A – “I see a close game, but the Cowboys taking it.”
G – “The Raiders will be looking to build on their impressive win last week, but I think the Cowboys will be just a little too much for them.”
C – “Cowboys. They’re going to come out with something to prove to themselves and everyone watching.”

Washington Redskins @ Philadephia Eagles

A – “Graham accused me of ‘cursing’ my team last week by not supporting them. I won’t make that mistake again. Redskins to win.”
G – “I think this will be an Eagles win.”
C – “I think this one will be close, pretty much like last week against the ‘boys, but i’m going for the Eagles to edge the win.”

It was close indeed. Looks like the curse has set in now!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons

A – “I’ve got to back the Falcons here.”
G – “Falcons win for me this week.”
C – “This is a tough one, and i’ll probably regret sticking my neck out (like opting for the Browns last week) but i’m going for a Tampa Win.”

Almost a really good call from Craig, but they ran out of steam in the end against an injury ravaged Atlanta Offence.

Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans

A – “After getting above 500, I think they’re going to fall below that this week. Colts to win.”
G – “The Colts should keep going with a win here.”
C – “As much as i like Houston and Schaub, I’m going for the Colts win.”

An explosive start from the Texans fell apart under relentless Colts’ pressure on both sides of the ball. The Colts book a post-season spot after just 11 games.

Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals

A – “Both teams are coming off losses that must hurt, but I fancy the Bengals to be both better and mentally stronger.”
G – “Bengals are my pick.”
C – “Bengals for me too.”

The Bengals go 6-0 in the AFC North and have a two game lead as well as the edge in the tie-breaker. They can taste the post-season.

Kansas City Chiefs @ San Diego Chargers

A – “There aren’t many teams I’d pick over the Chargers. The Chiefs certainly aren’t one of them”
G – “The Chargers are looking great right now, so they are my pick.”
C – “the Chargers are really coming along nicely and i see them winning by a good margin. ”

Jacksonville Jaguars @ San Francisco 49ers

A – “The 49ers are stumbling on … I think they’ll have enough to get past the Jags.”
G – ” It feels good to be picking the 49ers again this week.”
C – “49ers. They are a hard team to beat and i just don’t see the Jags breaking them down.”

Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings

A – “Look for Jared Allen to greet his good friend Jay Cutler with a friendly sack or two.”
G – “This should be a business like win for the Vikings.”
C – “Can’t see anything but a Vikings win. Cutler to get picked at least 3 times”

2 sacks for Allen. Parrty. Cutler only picked twice though Craig.

What We Got Wrong

New York Giants @ Denver Broncos

A – “The Broncos could enter crisis mode anytime, and that’s if they’re not already there”
G – “The Giants have been good on the road though, and I can see them taking this one. Giants win”
C – “Both teams have been disappointing as of late. I’d think that the Giants have a bit more about them than the Bronco’s though”

We all thought that this one would be close… it wasn’t, and with the Cowboys and Eagles both winning, the post-season could be slipping away from the Giants.

Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills

A – “All things considered … I’m going to back the Dolphins here.”
G – “This should be the Dolphins game”
C – “. The Bills did a good job last week against the run, but i think the Wildcat will be a bit much for them.”

Oh dear. We were all way of base here.

Seattle Seahawks @ St. Louis Rams

A – “This is one that could really go either way, but I think I’m leaning towards the Rams.”
G – “Its interesting that the bookies are giving the Rams quite a chance at home this week. I can’t see it myself so I am going with Seattle.”
C – “I’m going to go with the Rams this week, even though Bulger is out (isn’t that a good thing?)”

Craig and I let the side down here. Too many injuries meant the Rams couldn’t carry on their good recent form.

Carolina Panthers @ New York Jets

A – “Panthers to win.”
G – ” I am going with the Panthers”
C – “I’m opting for the Jets win this week.”

We owe Craig an apology here. A good win for the Jets.

Arizona Cardinals @ Tennessee Titans

A – “The Cardinals have a firm grip on the NFC West, but have been erratic. Generally though, they’ve been strong and I’m picking them here.”
G – “I am going to pick the Cards here, but I wouldn’t bet on it.”
C – “I’m going with Tennessee to carry on their streak.”

And Craig gets it right again, but Graham and I don’t. This game had a stunning finish, with Vince Young taking massive strides as the leader of this team.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens

A – ” I think when push comes to shove, across the board you can count on them more than the Ravens.”
G – “My head says Ravens, but my heart says Steelers. I am going with the Steelers.”
C – “My heart says Ravens but my head says Steelers. So i’m going for the Ravens win”

Craig will be doing the predictions himself next week! Like with the Cardinals game, the Steelers were without their starting QB but it took overtime to settle this close game.

New England Patriots @ New Orleans Saints

A – “I like the Pats in this matchup. Patriots to win.”
G – “I feel the Saints might just edge it.”
C – “I want to say the Saints will continue their season as it has been thus far, but my gut tells me to go with the Patriots win.”

How good are the Saints looking now?

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