The arrival of Craig seemed to have a good effect on us. The official Mac prediction only fell short on a couple of games.

Andrew managed to claw yet another game back from me this week, so I am really going to have to up my game. Andrew scored 12-4 whilst Craig and I both got 11-5 this week. I am glad things are getting closer as the season goes on!

What We Got Right (Based on official Mac predictions)

Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers
A – “I think the Panthers should have enough here. Sorry Graham”
G – ” I see Miami just taking it…..no…..really”
C – “my prediction goes to the Dolphins. Miami win”

This turned out to be a great game with Ricky Williams showing that there was little reason to be worried about the loss of Ronnie Brown.

Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens
A – “I think it’ll be a close game, but can’t look past the Colts.”
G – “The Colts just keep going and should win this one.”
C – “I see the Colts getting the win”

San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers
A – “I’ve got to fancy the Packers here.”
G – “I am going with Green Bay, but only just.”
C – “Packers also”

Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars
A – “I’ve got to trust my instincts here and back the Jaguars.”
G – “Jaguars win for me.”
C – “Jaguars all the way”

Atlanta Falcons @ New York Giants
A – “I think the Giants will take it.”
G – “Sorry about this Giants fans but I am picking them again, maybe the bye week will break the curse?”
C – “Again, i’m agreeing with the fellas”

New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A – “Saints to win.”
G – “This should be the Saints game.”
C – “Saints all the way.”

Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions
A – “Oh my. Just thinking about this game makes me tired. Lions to win.”
G – “Detroit should pick up a win here.”
C – “Browns to scrape a win.”

This was actually a great game, that had two rookie QBs showing what they could do against two Ds that… well, let’s not talk about them too much. This game went beyond the clock as a Hail Mary pass had defensive interference called on it. Matt Stafford was the epitome of toughness as he kept the play alive and got nailed on releasing it, but stepped up to make the final play. Great finish to a great game.

Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys
A – “I’m going to have to go with a Cowboys’ win here.”
G – “I am going for a Skins win”
C – “Cowboys win.”

Even though points were few and far between, this was a great game to watch and really could have gone either way. With help from a missed field goal the Cowboys finally managed to take the win.

Seattle Seahawks @ Minnesota Vikings
A – “Got to be a Vikings’ win here”
G – “I expect the Vikings to continue their impressive form and pick up another win this week.”
C – “Vikings to win. I don’t see any other outcome.”

Arizona Cardinals @ St. Louis Rams
A – “I can’t see them struggling to record a win against the Rams.”
G – “Another Cards win for me.”
C – “Warner has had an up and down season, but i see him getting the job done against the Rams. ”

New York Jets @ New England Patriots
A – “I’ve got to back the Patriots here”
G – “Pats win.”
C – “Pats win. I don’t think Sanchez will have a good game personally.”

San Diego Chargers @ Denver Broncos
A – “I’ve deliberated more on this game than any other this week, but think San Diego will take it.”
G -”The home advantage should see the Broncos making a great start.”
C – “I’m going with Chargers this week. ”

Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears
A – “I have to fancy the Eagles.”
G -”I expect the Eagles to ’soar’ in the end though….geddit?…oh never mind….”
C – “I’m going with the Bears.”

What We Got Wrong…

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Kansas City Chiefs
A – “Steelers to win big.”
G – “I think that the Steelers will be too much for the Chiefs here”
C – “I’m going with Steelers too. They’ll romp away to victory”

This is a massive win for the Chiefs, and the Steelers are getting dragged well and truly into the a Wildcard battle.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Oakland Raiders
A – “Bengals to win.”
G – “Bengals for me too.”
C – “Bengals. No question.”

The Bengals round out a miserable weekend for the AFC North, who went 0-4. They should have won this one.

Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans
A – “I think Houston will take this one to break the Titans’ run.”
G – “Houston are another team that always seem to do the opposite to what I predict. I am going with them here though.”
C – “In spite of the Titans turn around i’m going for the Texans win.”

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