Ron Glover’s NFL Predictions:Week 10
For 75 years the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants have waged some of the most epic battles in the annals of NFL history. The names etched in the history of this rivarlry are as legendary as some of it’s battles: Chuck Bednarik, Frank Gifford, Herman Edwards, Lawrence Taylor, Randall Cunningham, Brian Westbrook and Plaxico Burress. The names may have changed but the hatred remains.
In Sunday night’s 152nd meeting, I’ll expect no different.
Byes this week: Cincinnati, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Washington
Seattle (2-6) at Miami (4-4) 1pm: These Dolphins have been playing like sharks lately and there’s fresh blood in the water.
The Pick: Dolphins 27 – Seattle 3
Green Bay (4-4) at Minnesota (4-4) 1pm: The key here is turnovers, both teams match up fairly well. Both teams played physical games last week also. But getting up for a division rival is never a problem.
The Pick: Vikings 27 – Packers 24
New Orleans (4-4) at Atlanta (5-3) 1pm: Drew Brees goes up against the league’s 15th ranked passing attack. A win today would go a long way in the Falcons push for the playoffs.
The Pick: Saints 30 – Falcons 24
Tennessee (8-0) at Chicago (5-3) 1pm: With Rex Grossman in the lineup expect the Titans to blitz up the middle because of his immobility and slow release. The Bears will use Devin Hester more than usual to keep the Titans guessing.
The Pick: Titans: 23 – Bears 17
Baltimore (5-3) at Houston (3-5): I wish I had a satellite hook-up for this one. The Ravens running game has been iffy at best and I think the Texans have the upper hand when it comes to receivers.
The Pick: Texans 28 – Ravens 19
St. Louis (2-6) at N.Y. Jets (5-3) 1pm: The Rams will be without Steven Jackson (thigh) but I believe they can still give the Jets a run for it.
The Pick: Jets 21 – Rams 17
Buffalo (5-3) at New England (5-3) 1pm: A month ago I would’ve given the Bills the edge in this one. Instead I see them losing their third game in a row in the division, their grip on the division and possibly the season.
The Pick: Patriots 24 – Bills 16
Jacksonville (3-5) at Detroit (0-8) 1pm: I like what I’ve seen out of the Lions this past month, they are mum on a QB Dan Orlovsky (thumb) may be out so we may see Daunte Culpepper. The Jags are a frustrated bunch.
Upset Special: Lions 28 – Jags 17
Carolina (6-2) at Oakland (2-6) 4:05pm: Will someone remind Al Davis that the Raiders have a game this week.
The Pick: Panthers 28 – Raiders 10
Indianapolis (4-4) at Pittsburgh (6-2) 4:15pm: The Colts will spend the rest of their season trying to prove that they belong, while the Steelers have been proving themselves all along.
The Pick: Steelers 24 – Colts 16
Kansas City (1-7) at San Diego (3-5) 4:15pm: Screw dat, I like the Chiefs this week.
Chiefs 27 – Chargers 19
N.Y. Giants (7-1) at Philadelphia (5-3) 8:15 pm: Both teams have to stop the run to win, so it has to come down to defense. The Giants are ranked 2nd against the pass and 7th against the run. Philly is 8th in both categories. Philly needs this one too bad to lose.
The Pick: Eagles 21 – Giants 17
San Francisco (2-6) at Arizona (6-2) 8:30: I can almost hear Mike Singletary in his pregame speech, “If anyone of you embarrasses me out there tonight, so help me!”
The Pick: Cardinals 24 – Niners 20
Thursday Night
Broncos 34 - Browns 30
Last Week 9-5, Season 65-50, Upset Specials 3-0
Donny’s just taking the long view but sometimes you have to get in bums’ faces and let them know they have to step the hell up. The media can say what it wants but McNabb is still the one who runs this team.
Maybe it’s a spiritual thing.
Seeing that Randall Cunningham photo brought me back, I don’t think people realize how nice Randall was. A very mobile QB who after years of being pounded on, was able to run explosive offenses with his arm.
#12 or #7 delivered, he is the standard for the black QB…along with Warren Moon.
-Ed.
Sh*t.
So this f*cks up the NFC playoff picture for me:
The Giants are in.
Then you have the other three division winners (Cards, and let’s say Bears and Panthers)
So that leaves two wildcard spots for the Redskins, Eagles, Boys, Bucs, Falcons, Vikings and Packers to scrape for.
Can it be? No Eagles in the postseason?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!