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NFC Playbook: Friday 6 p.m. ET
Packers at Redskins
Sharpe: Packers x
Theismann: Packers x
Baldinger: Redskins ✔
Benny Walkling: Packers x
even without a strong running game, the shear excellence of Aaron Rodgers coupled with Clay Matthews should be enough to get the Packers across the line - just (im predicting OT)
Rams at Lions
Sharpe: Rams x
Theismann: Rams x
Baldinger: Lions ✔
Benny Walkling: Lions ✔
Lions have been in it every week, and had their best game just losing to the Packers last week. The lions have to come up with a win soon, and despite Bradford's good start to a newly developed franchise, they are yet to prove anyone on the road.
Bears at Panthers
Sharpe: Panthers x
Theismann: Bears ✔
Baldinger: Bears ✔
Benny Walkling: Panthers x
Bears are without starting quarterback Jay Cutler, with such a poor outing against the Giants last week, it is hard to see the Bears winning. Panthers are desperate for a win, and at home they should be able to squeeze one past the Bears, of course, the Bears could come up on top if their defence plays similar to the first two weeks.
Saints at Cardinals
Sharpe: Saints x
Theismann: Saints x
Baldinger: Saints x
Benny Walkling: Saints x
Not as predictable as first appears. The Saints are without explosive Bush and powerhouse Pierre Thomas. That being said, I believe Ivory can step it up this week against a questionable defence, coupled with Brees and the great defensive mind of Greg Williams, the Saints should come on top.
Eagles at 49ers
Sharpe: Eagles ✔
Theismann: Eagles ✔
Baldinger: 49ers x
Benny Walkling: Eagles ✔
Who ever plays under centre, Vick or Kolb should feast on the 49ers based on their poor performance early in the year. That being said, the 49ers at Candlestick stadium owe their fans some good football, especially after being picked as favorites in the division before the season. Should come down to the defence of the Eagles and the ability of the 49ers to establish their running game.
Titans at Cowboys
Sharpe: Cowboys x
Theismann: Cowboys x
Baldinger: Cowboys x
Benny Walkling: Cowboys x
Cowboys at their new stadium should provide good entertainment for their fans, especially through the passing game to Miles Austin and Dez Bryant, oppossing a questionable secondary. Titans only chance is through a one man performance of Chris Johnson and the O-line getting in sync again and the continuing maturity of Vince Young.
AFC Playbook: Thursday at 6 p.m. ET
Buccaneers at Bengals
Sharpe: Bengals x
Theismann: Bengals x
Baldinger: Bengals x
Benny Walkling: Bengals x
Bengals will look to capitalize on a somewhat easy matchup, the Batman and Robin Show will play somewhat of a decoy for the fans, but the real game will be won through the ground game with Cedric Benson. Buccaneers defence will not be up to the 3dimensional offence of this hot team, coupled with the great secondary.
Giants at Texans
Sharpe: Texans x
Theismann: Texans x
Baldinger: Texans x
Benny Walkling: Giants ✔
Has the potential to be the game of the week. While Foster and Shaub will look to capitalize the offence, if the Giants can stop the strong rushing game that has been established by the Texans in early weeks, the Giants may be able to catch a great upset, despite returning Linebacker Cushing and Wideout superstar Andre Johnson recovering from his ankle troubles,
Falcons at Browns
Sharpe: Browns x
Theismann: Falcons ✔
Baldinger: Falcons ✔
Benny Walkling: Falcons ✔
Browns have been sound at their home ground thus far, particularly establishing points through their newfound rungame in Peyton Hillis, However the Falcons great success on the ground and the maturing Matt Ryan should be able to come on top.
Broncos at Ravens
Sharpe: Ravens ✔
Theismann: Ravens ✔
Baldinger: Ravens ✔
Benny Walkling: Ravens ✔
Ravens stingy defence will be too much for the in form Kyle Orton and his upcoming Wideouts. With Knowshon Moreno listed as questionable for the game, the Ravens will be able to focus more on the passing game of the Broncos offence. Look for Rice to have a big game
Chargers at Raiders
Sharpe: Raiders ✔
Theismann: Chargers x
Baldinger: Chargers x
Benny Walkling: Chargers x
Chargers are finally hitting their form again after an early couple of losses. The great form of tight end Antonio Gates, and in form quarterback Phillip Rivers should tear apart this questionable secondary, taking advantage of their diverse run game. The Raiders Only chance of winning this game was taken out of the equation when Mcfadden was ruled out of the game with an injury.
Vikings at Jets
Sharpe: Jets ✔
Theismann: Jets ✔
Baldinger: Jets ✔
Benny Walkling: Jets ✔
I hate to say it but the Vikings are looking straight down the barrel at a 1-3 start. Darnelle Revis will be back at his top form and should take care of Randy Moss after being outplayed in the game against the Pats. Rex Ryan's complex blitz schemes should be enough to penetrate the struggling offensive line of the Vikings, and take out Brett Favre's deep pass game. The game will then be put in the hands of both Adrian Peterson, who has carried this vikings team thus far, and on the other side of the ball, Improving Sanchez, and the striking force of LT and Shonne Greene.
Jaguars at Bills
Sharpe: Jaguars ✔
Theismann: Jaguars ✔
Baldinger: Jaguars ✔
Benny Walkling: Jaguars ✔
Jaguars had a spectacular win against the Colts last week and they'll look to continue with good form and momentum as they make their way to their bye week. Look for a strong game from Jones Drew- Maurice
Chiefs at Colts
Sharpe: Colts ✔
Theismann: Chiefs x
Baldinger: Colts ✔
Benny Walkling: Colts ✔
I really like the Chiefs early in the Season, however, after struggling early in the season with a 2-2 performance, the Colts will look to get back on track with their returned injured players, and should look to beat this Chiefs team through the air. Chiefs are still a chance if they continue to establish a strong rushing game with Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones, and if they can have a strong redzone defence and good Special teams plays. Should be up there with the game's of the week
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